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Chapter 13

Ash's POV

It was just the way that Quinn smirked at me that made me feel uncomfortable being there right now. I opened my mouth to talk to him but I never had the chance. Out of nowhere someone slammed into my side at full force.

I lost balance over Quinn and ended up falling to the side with the other person lying right beside me. Glancing over I saw James lying beside me trying to catch his own breath. I was just glad that it was him and not anyone else.

"Feeling better now?" James talked between pants of air. I couldn't help but laugh slightly at that.

"Slightly, yeah." Before he could say anything else I jumped up and placed my foot on his chest. I looked over to Quinn to see that he was gone. "Where did-"

Before I could finish something or someone flung into my side making me fall to the ground. This time though I didn't stop when I hit the ground, the moment that I realized that it was Quinn I started to attack him. We rolled over the grass several times before James pulled us apart.

"At least you haven't lost all of your old ways." Quinn pulled James hand off of his arm as he spoke to me. "I was beginning that you've became full-out soft."

"I'm not soft. I just don't fool around." The words came out of me as a snarl. No one was going to call me soft. The only reason that he still stood at the moment was because James was standing in the middle of us making sure that we wouldn't attack each other again.

"You two seem to be reconnecting with the old times now, but how about we finish what we came out here to do. I want to get back to Vegas as soon as possible." James didn't say it out loud but I knew what he wanted to say. He wanted to get back to his soulmate, so did I. The only difference was that he could go back to her while I got to go back to my empty room until the day came where I could go back to her.

We ended up racing back to the car. James and I tied while Quinn was several feet behind us. They had filled the car up with gas before they went looking for me. Glancing at my phone I saw that we took over twenty minutes in the forest. Surprised that the car is still here.

"We locked the doors before we left and paid the employee to watch it for us." James slapped me on the back before he noticed that I was looking at my phone. "I still say that you should call her. You can let her know what you're doing. It might make it easier for both of you if you call her."

"What if it only makes it worse? I desperately want to hear her voice every second, what if I want to see her next." I ran my fingers through my hair. "I don't think that I have that much control to stay away if I hear her voice. Or what if she gets mad at me for calling her-"

"She would never be mad at you if you called her. If anything she would be upset that you're still alive." Quinn turned around and faced us. A smile pulled on his lips as he watched us.

"Shut up Quinn." James walked closer to Quinn. It was clear that if he said anything else like that James was going to hit him. "Just imagined if it was you who was separated from your soulmate just after you meet each other."

I miss you. The words vibrated through me. They were faint but I knew what they were. At the same time that I heard the words I could feel the silver cord tighten slightly for a brief moment. Mare. I closed my eyes and just focused on the silver cord. I wanted to know where she was and I was getting better at locating her. This time though she wasn't where I thought she would be. I had the weird feeling that she wasn't anywhere near Blair Creek at the moment. When I opened my eyes I saw both of the guys look at me.

"Just call her." James let out a deep sigh when I made no move to make the call. Before I could fully react the phone left my hand and James held it in his going through my contacts. A couple of days before I had to leave Mare had given me her number.

I was about to tell James that she was probably busy right now when I had a sudden moment of uneasiness. My breath came slightly quicker, and I had the feeling that I was in the wrong place right now. My heart squeezed for the moment and it killed me. Mare. I knew that something was wrong with her, but I didn't know what.

Without saying anything I quickly took the phone from James. In the moment that I took the phone I hit the call button and listened to the rings. I moved away from the guys and found myself starting to quickly pace in place. Ever time that I heard the ring my heart grew tighter.

"Hey, you reached Mary-Lynette Carter. I can't answer my phone right now but leave me a message and I'll call you back." Her voice sounded perky as it reached my ear, yet hearing her voice didn't help me.

"Didn't answer?" James stared at me a couple of feet away. From the corner of my eye saw Quinn buying drinks and food inside. I just closed my phone and quickly walked the door. "What's going on Ash?" James was quickly in front of the door. I would have thrown him out of my way but another vehicle pulled up to the place.

"She didn't. Now get out of my way so I can find her." The last part started to sound like a snarl. My breathing quickened and I was getting ready to get him out of the way when he stepped forward.

"You have to finish this before you can go to her. If you don't than it's just going to be worse. Think about it Ash, you need to get your father informed that your sisters are staying out here and that you're going to watch them. He knows that you won't let anything happen to them." James lightly placed his hand on my shoulder keeping me still.

"If you don't report back to him soon he's going to send people after you. I've distracted him from that for as long as I could. If he sends people after you they're going to find your sisters and your soulmate." Quinn walked over to us talking between mouthfuls of chips.

"Get in the car." The words were out of me in a growl. I knew that they were right but it didn't mean that I liked it. In fact I hated it. Something was wrong with her yet I couldn't get to her to comfort her and help her. "No more stops and we're not staying overnight."

"Great. Now we have to deal with a rushed Ash." Quinn rolled his eyes and made his way to the backseat. "Trust me James, there are certain things that you don't want to see Ash and this is one of them. We're not going to get any sleep until he gets what he wants."

It took us two hours before we made it to the island. As we drove down the streets I replayed my plan in my mind. I would quickly go into my father's place and inform him that my sisters will be under my care. Sure he might have some questions but I could easily tell him anything without risking Mare. Than I would grab these two guys and get out of here as fast as possible.

It took us another fifteen minutes before we actually got to my parents place. My mom would probably try to convince me to stay for a while. She always was so caring about everyone. How in the world did she end up with my dad? I guess it could be the same as how does Mare see any potential in me? Mare. I could feel my eyes start to tear up just by thinking her name.

I couldn't believe that instead of rushing to her I was putting more distance between us. I gently tugged on the cord to see if she was okay now. She was. Could have just been a girl thing. Buy how I hoped that it was just that and that she wasn't in any danger. I will be with her as soon as this is over. Screw the promise.

Inside everyone was busy. I didn't think that I saw one person just standing around or even talk to anyone else. I was debating to stop someone and ask them what was going on but a voice filled the room making me turn my attention to them.

"I want you three to head on over there. We need more people searching." I could only see the back of the person talking but I knew who it was by the sound of the voice. I made my way closer to her before she could get away from me.

"Hey mom, what's going on?" I tried to sound like my usual old self, but I could hear the difference in my voice. I just hoped that she couldn't hear it.

"Ash! When did you get back? We haven't heard from you since you went looking for your sisters. How are they and where are they?" She led me into an empty room. The other guys went off and I knew that when I was planning on leaving they were going to meet me at the car.

"I just got back and I'm sorry for not calling or anything. The girls are completely fine though mom. They want to stay on the outside." She stopped walking and turned to me. I knew what she was going to say next so I explained. "I'll make sure that they'll behave and everything, don't worry. You know that I won't let anything happen to them and I'll make sure that the rules are followed." The entire time that I talked to her I made sure that Mare was alright without alarming her that I was checking on her.

"I know all of that Ash but I don't want any of you away from here. Things have started that we can't change and I need to know that all of you are safe. I'll send for your sisters in the morning but you can't leave now." She glanced out of the window and I thought that I saw moister appear in her eyes. "James and Quinn are more than welcome to stay here as well. It might be better if they're here."

"Why?" I was really starting to worry. If she wanted you somewhere, than you end up there. She might not look that tough, but she did have a lot of authority and power. "I can take care of anything that happens. It's not like it will be life or death out there." I knew that this was actually true with the apocalypse coming closer every second, but I needed to leave here and soon. "Besides, dad taught me how to survive out there.

"Ash, there's something that you need to know about your father . . ." She motioned me to sit in the chair and I knew that something was wrong and that it was going to be harder for me to leave. I'll be there as soon as I can Mare, trust me.

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