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Chapter theme song: The Words by Christina Perri

"Guys!" Someone whispered from behind a bush.

"Who?" Sam said putting on his best tough voice. The person stepped out. It was Ruby- no. It was my mom. "How did you get here?" Sam softened his voice.

"I followed the yellow path!" She laughed. "No. Jake contacted me. He said to find you guys and take you back."

"Jake? Don't trust him." My voice cracked. "He's a traitor. He was a spy."

"Why would Jake be a spy?"Ruby asked. "He's been with us for a long time. We trust him."

"Mom." I said. Her eyes widened. "Trust me. I've learned a lot over the past few days. I've also learned that Jacob Prior married a 16-year old."

"That old man always disgusted me." Ruby sighed. "Well, come with me, I guess. I have the truck parked near here. On the way, I'll tell you about your dad. It's no secret anymore."

"What if Jake/Titan has a tracking device on the truck?" Carly pointed out.

"Then we'll kill him. Factionless aren't always peaceful." She smiled.

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"Tell me about Dad." I said.

"I met him outside. I was sent outside for quite a while. We fell in love, got married and I got pregnant. A day after I told him, he disappeared. I then decided to return to the city, heartbroken. I send Cate every now and then to look for him but I know deep down, it's worthless." She sighed.

"Men always break hearts." I said.

"NO!" Sam yelled. "I mean not always." He said a little quieter. We walked in silence.

"Ruby, we have some deaths to announce." Mikayla cleared her throat.

"Quite a few." George agreed. They were planning something...

"Yes. And it would be best to talk to you alone. Just Mikayla, George and I." Carly said.

"Okay... You know you can tell me when we get to the truck." Ruby said.

"No. Now is better." Mikayla said pulling Ruby and the others to the side.

"Free?" Sam said.

"Yeah?"

"Jake- or Titan- whatever you want to call him, he might've broken your heart but I wouldn't."

"Um... okay?"

"I've loved you for a long time."

And now, I don't know what to say. "Me too. I don't even know why I accepted Jake. I was always leaning towards you. But Sam, I'm not ready."

"I know. But promise me when you're ready to let me know."

"I will."