Chapter 24 - Runaway

I came into my bedroom crying after that. I flopped into the armchair and let my mind wander.

This couldn't be happening. It isn't possible, but yet it happened to Bella. But we had protection. I know their feelings towards me conceiving this child and the only ones supporting me are Felix and Aro, but I knew Aro wanted to know what great power the child would have. Even Heidi wants me to get rid of my child. Alec's child, and he doesn't want it. He doesn't want a part of us, he says he doesn't want something that will put my life at risk. I am not ready to be a mother but I won't kill the child even if it was unplanned. I can't let them kill her. I can see it a little girl, her eyes a soft blue like mines and her hair dark like Alec's. I can see her porcelain skin and the rosy cheeks. I will not give up this child. I know they will use force if I don't comply. I don't know how I'll get around it.

"Hello, mio angelo" Alec admired me from the door breaking my train of thought.

"Hi" I said in a small voice unable to meet his gaze.

He frowned and his eyes were sad. He walked over and kneeled in front of the armchair.

"It will be ok, we'll rid the foetus"

I turned my head away from him, trying to hold in the tears and not succeeding well. He doesn't want what is part of us.

"Why don't you want her, Alec?"

"her?"

"Answer!" I shouted and he didn't put me in my place he just lowered his gaze.

"I c-can't lose you" he sighed.

I broke into sobs, oh I hate hormones. He looked up and lifted me from the seat.

He sat down and pulled me onto his lap, cradling me. He kissed my head and whispered sweet nothings in my ear. I knew what I had to do, I have to run away. How? I do not know, when? I do not know either. I just know that I have to save my child. I won't be the death of my child and I won't let them either.

I sat with Alec for a few hours before Jane came in.

Jane turned her nose in distaste, she hated 'that thing that is growing in Ashley' as she put it. She rolled her eyes at our intimateness.

"Heidi went fishing, Alec. You need to feed"

I stiffened and Alec felt it. I looked at his eyes which were now almost black with thirst. I wouldn't starve him as much as I hated what they ate.

Alec sighed and looked at his sister "I'm not hungry, Jane"

"Bull" Jane hissed.

I intervened before WWIII started "Alec, you can't starve yourself, go"

He looked at me with unsure eyes and Jane looked disbelieving to the point she started laughing. I rolled my eyes at her earning a glare. She wouldn't attack me because we both knew is she tried my child would reverse her pain that is if she got through Alec first.

Alec kissed me briefly. "Love you, mio angelo" he whispered.

"Love you too, Alec." I smiled as he left with Jane.

I let myself break into sobs. I could leave. Now, I could run. This would be my only chance, but without goodbyes.

They would be busy 'feeding' soon.

I devised a plan in my head and waited by my door until I heard the click of the steel doors ahead.

I grabbed my white cloak and threw it on my body. Tears brimmed as I looked down at the ruby necklace on my neck. The one Alec gave me.

I breathed in sharply, picking up Heidemix.

This would be it leaving my family behind. Leaving Kitty, Demitri, Heidi, Chelsea, Sulpicia, Athendora, Aro, Cauis, Marcus, Renata, Corin, Santiago, Afton and the list does on but most importantly I'd be leaving the love of my life.

I walked until I reached reception, Gianna noticed me and watched wide eyed.

I smiled but the tears clocked the happiness.

"Ashley?" Gianna croaked.

I said a goodbye before running down the hall. I would have to be quick now. Gianna would have to wait until the feed to warn them and within seconds they could be here.

I ran down the marble hallway, my dress fanning out behind me. I found the door, I hadn't seen since my first night here.

I pulled it open forcefully and ran out. I ran till I was just past the alleyway. I stood in the light, squinting.

I tuned when I heard the slam of the door.

I turned around and stepped back, more into the light.

There stood Alec, his face in pain, his eyes sad and he looked as if his heart was breaking into a million pieces.

"Ashley?" His voice cracked.

Tears fled down my cheeks as I sobbed. People started to watch with interest from the street making it impossible for Alec to cross into the light to get me.

His hand moved forward uncertain, it was still under the shade and I stood there sobbing.

"I'm sorry" I whispered, taking a few steps back.

"No. Please don't leave me" he whispered, his voice filled with pain.

I shook my head vigorously "I have to"

"Ashley. Please. Mio angelo, don't leave me. I love you"

The tears seemed to multiply at his words. I took another few steps back.

"I love you too, Alec." I said before turning.

"Wait!" he called, I turned back around to meet his eyes. He looked as if he could be in tears. He stayed hidden in the shadows, his usual confidence gone. "If you have this child, I'll never see you again. You'll die."

I nodded. "I know. I guess this is goodbye, Alec. I love you. Tell Demitri there is no point in trying, our child will reflect his power."

He shook his head. "Ashley! No, please! Ashley!" he shouted after me as I walked down the street.

I whispered my next words knowing he could still hear me. "I love you my darling, forever. My heart is yours.

"Primavera canta po 'di sole.

Summer unisce tutti in uno.

L'autunno pieno di fuoco come le foglie.

Inverno a sinistra con gli alberi spogli .

Il mio angelo attraverso tutte le stagioni

Miei cari attraverso tutti gli anni

Il mio bambino per sempre

Sarai sempre il mio

Come ho la tua"

I sang the words he sang to me many a nights.

"I love you, Alec." I whispered, walking off my heart shredding in two.

Alec. P.O.V

I just dropped to the ground, I love her, with all my heart.

She walked away singing my mother's song. And I knew since I saw her in the alleyway that If I was human, the tears would be streaming.

I would never see her again, the love of my life is gone.

I wouldn't be able to catch her in time by night fall, maybe if she walked but I know she isn't stupid enough.

I pulled the engagement ring from my pocket and dry sobbed.

If I had a heart before, I defiantly didn't now, she ripped it from my chest.

I played with the ring, her face burned my mind.

My everything had left me, my life had been pulled from out under me.

Ashley was gone.

Okay, so I'm emotional right now so that made me cry, call me a pansy. It was sad =( To write anyway.

Review please! Since, I will be ending it after next chapter, don't worry there shall be a SEQUEL! =D