Author's Note

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"Nick," Cassie mumbled as she began to wake up.

"I'm here Cassie," Nick said as he squeezed Cassie's hand.

"What happened," Cassie said as she tried to sit up on the hospital bed.

"You hit your head and you were bleeding out, you've been out for a day or so," Nick said, it was clear in his face that he was happy to have Cassie back.

"Oh right, last thing I remember was seeing you get in your car at the hotel," Cassie said as she grabbed Nick's hand.

"It's good to have you back Cassie, I was scared you'd never wake up," Nick said as he kissed Cassie's forehead.

"I'm glad you came for me, I was getting scared that Adam's binding spell would work and I wouldn't see you again," Cassie said.

"I'll always be here for you Cassie," Nick said.

"I love you Nick," Cassie said quietly.

"I love you too Cassie," Nick said as he gently kissed her.

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"I'm happy to be going home," Cassie said to Nick.

"It'll be nice to not to be in a hospital anymore," Nick said with a smile as he packed all of Cassie's things.

"Where is the rest of the circle," Cassie said, "You haven't mentioned it since I woke up. You haven't mentioned what happened to Adam either, did he get away?"

"The circle is back at home, Adam is with them, they can't perform the spell without us, so they have him locked up at Chris and Doug's house." Nick said.

"Oh okay, when we are doing the spell," Cassie said as she finished dressing and walked out of the bathroom.

"Whenever you choose," Nick said grabbing Cassie's hand and walking out of the hospital room.

"Can we do it today; I want things to go back to normal." Cassie said.

"Are you sure Cassie, we can always do it tomorrow, or next week. I don't want you to wear yourself out," Nick said as he let go of Cassie's hand and wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"Yes, I want to go back to the way things used to be," Cassie said with a sigh as they walked to Nick's car.

"Okay, we'll tell the circle when we get home, your mom is out of town by the way," Nick said as he opened the passenger door of his car for Cassie. Cassie nodded and got into his car with ease, she loved Nick's car.

"How long is the drive back?" Cassie asked as Nick got into the car.

"About Half an Hour, but we aren't going straight back," Nick said as he started the car.

"We aren't, where are we going then?" Cassie asked curiously.

"Nope, we are going to go eat somewhere," Nick said with a smile.

"Where are we going to go eat then?" Cassie asked liking the idea of spending time with Nick.

"Where ever you want to go," Nick said as he pulled out of the hospital parking lot.

"I want pancakes," Cassie said with a grin.

"Alright, I know just the place," Nick said.

The two headed off to a local diner nearby. Cassie ordered the pancake special and Nick ordered a sandwich. They finally had what seemed like a normal morning together.

"Thank you," Cassie said as she sat close to Nick in his car.

"For what?" Nick said.

"For coming after me, for staying with me in the hospital, for spending time with me," Cassie said as she rested her head on Nick's shoulder.

"Cassie, I'd do anything for you," Nick said as he kissed Cassie's cheek. Cassie smiled and kissed her boyfriend.

The two arrived back to Cassie's home. "Nick, before we go see the rest of the circle, Ijust wanted to tell you that I love you," Cassie said as she gave Nick a tight hug.

"I love you too Cassie," Nick said as he held Cassie tightly to him. Cassie kissed Nick passionately.

Cassie broke the kiss gasping for a bit of air, "We should get going, I want this over with. I want to have a somewhat normal life again."

Nick smiled, "Alright, let's go and meet them. I think they are all at Diana's house."

"Alright let's go," Cassie said as she held Nick's hand and headed out to his car.

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Cassie and Nick stepped into Diana's house, everyone seemed to be waiting for them in the living room.

"Cassie!" Diana said as she ran and gave Cassie a tight hug, "We've been worried about you, I'm so happy you're okay. I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too!" Cassie said with a grin.

"Come one you two, everyone is here. We've been waiting for you two to return for a while. We've set everything up. Just a warning Adam is here, and he's been going real crazy since Chris let it slip that you were coming. If we don't do this now it might not work later. His emotions for you are growing, and I don't know if they're the same anymore. He seems to be angrier than before." Diana said.

"Alright let's go, we should do this now, so things can get back to normal," Nick said as he gently squeezed Cassie's hand. The three headed into the living room to find the entire circle were standing around a binded Adam. Everyone looked at the couple who walked in. Adam had his head tilted downwards. His face shot up when he caught Cassie's familiar scent.

"Cassie," Adam whispered as he caught Cassie's eye.

Cassie looked away and went to stand in the gap in the circle. Nick stood beside her and held her hand to support her.

"Is everyone ready?" Cassie asked as she looked around the circle.

Everyone agreed not saying a word as Diana lighted the candles one by one reciting a small chant no one can hear.

"Cassie we need something of yours, something that has meaning you," Lauren said as held a small bowl in her hands.

Cassie nodded not questioning what it was needed for. Cassie removed a small ring her mother had given her a few years ago. Cassie placed the ring in the bowl and placed her hand back in Nick's hand. This is where it all ended.