I felt the surge of energy engulfing my body, it was like fire in my veins at this point and there was no stopping it. I pressed my foot down on the accelerator, taking a sharp turn down a dirt road as I drive further out of Wrickenbridge. I could hear voices of the Benedict family trying to reach out to me but I pushed them away, I had to focus. I had to hold it together just for a little longer. I couldn't risk any distractions.

As I continued to drive, the inside of the vehicle was melting away more and more, even the glass was heating to the point it had started to warp. My clothes burning away like ash in the wind as my now barefoot pressed harder on the accelerator, my boots a puddle at my feet as the car engine started to smoke. The lake was a familiar spot to me, I'd come here a lot as a kid but it had been closed for a while due to some ridiculous reason the town major wouldn't disclose. I could see it glistening in the moonlight, the sun had gone to bed but unfortunately that doesn't account for me. I was like the sun, walking the earth right now.

The car starts to vibrate and I knew that meant I was out of time. The pain in my head is unbearable as blood pours from my nose. If I didn't release this energy I could die and I wasn't quite ready to join the rest of my family just yet.

Honk, honk!

I turned my head, seeing multiple headlights in the distance. The Benedict's, no doubt. I let out a scream of pain, my hands melting through the rest of the steering wheel as I floor it. Driving through the barrier and off the embankment. For a few moments I felt weightless, my body floating into the air as the car fell toward the freezing cold water, my eyes closing as I heard Victors voice in my head.

"Amy stop! You're going to get yourself killed!!"

I smiled, time moving in slow motion as my energy started to release in an explosion of visible orange light. I took a moment to respond to him, I didn't see why not. As much as he got under my skin, I did enjoy annoying him - but this time my response wouldn't be sarcastic. I wouldn't mind saying my last words to him. Don't get me wrong, I have survived these outbursts before but this felt different this time. I didn't know why.

"Better me than you."

I closed off my mind, the sound of metal being ripped apart filling the air before the engine detonates just before I hit the water, the cold water dousing the flames but the destruction still raged on around me. The icy cold liquid erupting high into the air like a mushroom cloud as I sink further into the frigid lake, my body spinning around like a ragdoll in a wave.

I felt the rest of my power disperse as my eyes close, the water felt like a welcome respite from the overwhelming heat that was consuming me like an uncontrollable wild fire in a drought. I wasn't entirely sure if this was the right decision but it was the only one I could think of, my mother told me that if I ever felt like I was going to lose control - to find somewhere safe to release it and this was the only place I could think of and I was right. It was strange though, this feeling of relief that has quickly replaced my feeling of fear of losing control. It's funny how things can change so quickly.

I felt free even though my mind and body was sluggish - the water numbing the pain as I sink deeper into the lake. Pieces of my father's Jeep floating beside and above me as my red hair moves gracefully around me. I wanted to swim to the surface but my legs refused to listen, I guess this would be it after all. I expected to survive the explosion but I guess I neglected to consider the state of my body afterward. How stupid. I bet Victor is yelling I told you so right now.

"Amy!! Hold on!!"

My mind suddenly lit up like Princes St at Christmas. A warmth building in my chest as my a pleasant shock rippled through me. I'd never experienced anything like it but somehow, it was such a pleasant feeling. I basked in it for a few moments until I suddenly realized. Wait a damn minute. No way. This wasn't happening. He isn't…

"You're damn right I am."

I would've choked if I wasn't already drowning, I was going to die just when I discovered my soul finder. What a shitty stroke of luck. I guess I deserve it, after finding out what my father was planning. Better dying like this than in agony like him. I spluttered, my lungs crying out for oxygen as my mind started to darken. A shadow blocks out the light of the moon that was penetrating the waters surface from above as my eyes finally flutter shut. My mind fading to black like some old movie.

"Xav please! You have to save her!"

I heard Victors voice as began to come around from almost drowning. My body was still numb from the icy waters and as I continued to wake up more, I felt my body being forced to turn on its side as I coughed and gasped as I tried to take in a fresh breath of air.

"Easy Amy, you're going to be alright."

That was Xavier again, my body remaining on its side as I tried to compose myself. My eyes struggling to open as I suddenly felt arms around me, pulling me close against them as my body started to shiver.

"Deep breaths. Can you open your eyes for me?"

Victor spoke in a tone I'd never heard before as I continued to take in shaky breaths. My eyes slowly peeling open to see him soaking wet beside me, his hair loose from the ponytail as it clings to his cheeks and scalp. If I wasn't having a near death experience, I would've swooned at how good he looked right now.

"There you go."

He gives me a smile and I just look at him in shock, I was right. He really did look even more handsome when he smiled.

"You dove in after me?"

He nodded before I came to a sudden realization that my clothes had been burned off in the explosion, his hand moving to cup my cheek as he forced me to focus his attention on him.

"My mom wrapped you up in a blanket before anyone saw."

He was in my head, I couldn't keep him out. That feeling… My soulfinder…

"Victor…"

"Don't say another word, we're going to get you to the hospital alright?"

He said softly as he shifted his arms beneath my knees and back, picking me up in one fell swoop before walking toward his car. His brother Xav right behind him while his other brothers and their soulfinders made a path for us.

"No hospitals. Just let Xav heal me."

"Amy…"

There was that firm tone again. I shivered against Victors chest as I listened to his heart beat. My eyes fluttering shut as I let out a wheezy breath.

"Please…"

I whispered, I could feel myself losing consciousness again. The previous events still taking a heavy toll on me as Xav said something to Victor. I couldn't make it out, the sounds around me were distorting as I felt strangely safe in his strong embrace. As if our arguing before was just a misunderstanding of how we truly felt. I let out a deep breath as I my mind drifted away again, my body finally giving out as I slipped back into unconsciousness. Knowing I was secure, protected and no longer on the brink of destroying everything close to me.