The Last Chapter: A Memory Never Forgotten

Caleb squint has the sun streaming through the window hurt his eyes. He tried to get up but stopped when he felt an unusual weight on his chest. Caleb looked down at Ashlyn sleeping peacefully with her head resting on his chest.

Caleb didn't notice her open her eyes until the dark haired beauty softly whispered, "Hi there."

"Hi, how are you feeling," he asked.

"I still have a massive headache," Ashlyn groaned. Caleb leaned down and kissed her forehead.

"I know baby but at least you have your memory back," he smiled.

"I'm so sorry," she frown. "I can't believe I forgot you."

"Hey, it's not like you could have done anything while under Chase's spell," he assured her, "but I have to ask. Do you remember what went on when you didn't remember anything or when we were trying to remind you who we were?"

"Yeah I do. It's a little fuzzy but it's there." Again Ashlyn frowned and looked at Caleb apologetically. "I'm sorry. I didn't hurt you when I threw that book, did I?"

"No, I ducked in time," Caleb told her. Just then Caleb's phone rang. Glancing at the called id, Caleb answered. "Hey baby boy. She's awake."

Ashlyn heard the muffled sound of her brother's voice but couldn't figure out what he was saying. He was obviously shouting though, giving her the impression he was being scolded for something. "Well she just woke up two seconds ago," Caleb snapped before telling the boy he'd see him later and cutting the call.

"Was that Tyler," Ashlyn asked.

"Yeah, it was and he was pissed at me for not calling the second you woke up," he said, rolling his eyes.

"Well, I guess we better find the boys then," she sighed.

Caleb sent the boys a text telling them to come to the house while Ashlyn showered and got dressed. By the time Caleb was ready the boys had come over.

The first thing Tyler did when he saw his twin was hug her. "Missed you sis," he smiled.

"Hey, missed you too."

"Hey, don't I get love," Reid pouted. Ashlyn chuckled as she walked over to the blond and gave him a hug. Then before Pogue could complain, she hugged him as well.

The gang went into the kitchen in search of food while Caleb explained how Ashlyn retrieved her memories. "So all you had to do was kiss her," Reid asked astonished.

"I guess," Caleb shrugged.

"Damn, if that's all it took I would have offered if I knew," Reid exclaimed. The eldest son just glared at the blonde.

"Guys," Ashlyn interrupted, "As much as I hate to bring it up but we still have to deal with Chase."

"We don't have to deal with anything. The boys and I will take care of Chase," Caleb said sternly.

"Caleb, that's not fair. I'm just as much involved in this as you are," Ashlyn growled.

"We are not discussing this, Ash," Caleb said sternly.

"The hell we aren't," Ashlyn yelled.

"Guys, can I talk to Ash for a minuet," he asked, rubbing his temples. One by one the boys filed out of the room.

"Caleb," she began. "I know you think," but Caleb cut her off. He pushed her back up against the wall and placed his hands next to her head.

"No, no you don't know," he growled. "You don't know what I went through when Chase put that spell on you and you passed out. I thought you were dead. I thought I'd never be able to hold you in my arms or kiss you ever again. Part of me would have died, Ashlyn, if something had happened to you."

"Caleb," she looked into his eyes lovingly. She held his hands and lightly lifted it to her lips. "I'll never leave you, you know that."

"Doesn't me the thought of it doesn't scare me," he muttered, looking down at the ground.

"Hey, look at me," she asked. Caleb looked into the eyes of his girlfriend as she said, " I promise you Caleb, even if by some chance I leave I will always, always come back to you. You know why?"

"Why," he asked, now smiling slightly.

"Because I can't live without my heart and it's with you, always has been," she smiled.

"If you really love me that much then please stay here while the boys and I take care of this. Please, Ash," he begged.

"Fine," she relented. "But Caleb Danvers if you don't come back so help me you..."

"You won't have to worry about that," he cut her off, "because I promise to always come back to you."

"Using my own line is cheating," she mumbled.

"But it works," he said giving her a smirk.

* * *

Ashlyn was wearing down a whole in the carpet of her dorm as she waited. The boys had left to find Chase and end this once and for all. It had been three hours. Suddenly her phone went off. Looking at the screen, she was relieved to see it was Caleb.

"Caleb," She cried out in worry. "What's going on? Are you okay? How are the boys? Is anyone hurt?"

"Whoa, slow down Ash," she let out a sigh at hearing her loves voice, "everybody's fine. A few cuts and bruises, which is why we took so long but we're pulling into the dorms now."

That was all she needed to hear. Ashlyn dropped her phone there and ran out barefoot into school parking lot. She stood motionless as she spotted the hummer. She watched it come to a stop and then one at a time the boys filed out. Caleb looked tired but other than that he was fine. As soon as their eyes made contact, Ashlyn sprinted to her fiancé and jumped into his arms. Luckily, Caleb had enough strength to hold her up as she wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Damn, the lucky bastard," Reid swore. The boys laughed as the watched the couple in their own little world.

Three Weeks Later:

"Do you, Ashlyn Elizabeth Simms, take this man to be you lawfully wedded husband," the minister asked.

"I do," she smiled at the boy in front of her.

"And do you, Caleb William Danvers, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do," Caleb smiled and kissed his wife.

"I now present Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Danvers."

Well there you guys go. Long Since Forgotten is done and over but have now free. Today is my eighteenth birthday so as I treat I'm announcing that I will be doing a sequel later on and that I am posting a new Covent story today. I have the first three chapters done but I'm afraid you'll only be getting one today. Hope you all enjoy it and continue to support me with The Words Not Writtenas you have with Long Since Forgotten.

xoxo

Kris Knight