This is really it! I swear this is the last one!

Beta-ed: By ItaSaku1 (if there are any mistakes that I have missed I apologize profusely.)

The personal vows weren't very long. Neither of them were slathered in sappy promises or anything that would make someone roll their eyes in disgust. There were no promises that would not be kept.

It reminded Ava of when her and Bucky said their vows, how they were full of 'I will never fight with you' and 'I promise to listen'. Those were broke the next day when she found him trying to smoke in their new house, after he said he wouldn't. Even the Five didn't cross her path that day.

When it came time to exchange the rings, Ulf appeared from behind Bucky and held them both out. Ava was not surprised to see that Gabriel's ring was made from a dark tungsten and it was large in comparison to the other. Vivian's ring though, was very pretty. A round diamond was set in platinum and was flanked by two triangular blue diamonds, which resembled Gabriel's eyes. It was an excellent pick for her.

Both parties took the rings they got for each other and held them as Orlando Griffin said something in French. It was an old loup garou mate pact and traditionally it was said in French or German. Ava did her's in Russian since that was where her mother came from. It was very sacred among their kind and was held higher than any vow they could write for each other.

Ava recognized one part: 'Aussi longtemps que la lune brillera, pour vous, je vais hurler pour votre amour et mon coeur appartient à vous et aux vôtres pour moi.' As long as the moon shall shine, for you, I will howl for your love and my heart will belong to you and yours to me. She looked over to see Bucky with his eyes narrowed at the ground in front of his feet. Was he wondering why that pact failed them? She looked away as he looked up at her and she tried to concentrate on her cousin and her groom.

When they slipped on their rings Orlando Griffin spoke once more. "The moon has given us this blessing as we celebrate our alphas making the sacred pact of marriage. Brothers and sisters, I give you Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Dirigeant, your alpha pair!" And with that he tilted back his head and raised a howl at the moon as it began to rise over them. Others followed with cheers and howls and Gabriel triumphantly held up Vivian's hand as they turned to face their pack. Vivian's smile was radiant and Ava could tell her cousin was beginning to cry with joy. She did it. She was married.

The lights around the inn and the set up with twisted lights in shapes of flowers illuminated the place as the pack wondered around, talking amongst themselves or to their newly wedded alpha's, who were getting ready to cut their cake. Esme was standing with Rudy and Tomas, dabbing her eyes as she watched her daughter start a new life.

The pack was starting to gather around the table where the cake stood with cupcakes. People whispered praise over how beautiful the cake was and Ava kept quiet. She would bask in it silently. The two alphas where caught up in each other and making jokes and exchanging loving kisses.

Ava felt something touch her arm and she looked to see Bucky standing next to her, hands in his pockets and looking at the table. "That is a pretty cake you made kiddo."

She smiled and whispered thanks. She didn't want to argue right now and especially with so many nearby. She stood silently, hoping that he would go away and they could talk later. It didn't seem the case. "Ava Lene, can I ask you one favor and if you say no you might kill the heart that keeps me alive."

"No pressure." She shook her head. How melodramatic.

He stood closer to her, but he was more behind her than anything. She could feel the heat of his body searing her back and neck and she contained a shiver as his breath fluttered against her neck. "Can we pretend, for one more night, that things never changed? Can we be in love for one more night? That is all I am asking."

The both remained quiet as people cheered on the couple at the table as they cut the cake together. When they finally had their respectable pieces, the Five began to urge Vivian to smash the cake in Gabriel's face.

Gabriel gave Vivian a warning look and she responded with: "Get it on my dress and tonight there will be no 'after wedding bliss'." He only laughed as her and picked up the piece to put it in her mouth. Vivian copied his moves and slowly urged the cake toward his mouth. They almost made it...until Vivian smashed a cupcake into the side of Gabriel's face. Others laughed and Vivian laughed with a mouth full of cake as Gabriel smeared some frosting on her cheek, only to lick it off.

How happy they were. She was like that. Why not have one more night of what used to be? It wouldn't be hard; she's just having to leave tomorrow. And leave him behind. She bitterly chastised herself for being so outrageously fearful.

"Ok." She whispered and she felt Bucky move behind her.

"What did you say?" He was surprised, by the sound of his voice and Ava didn't blame him. After this morning's argument, it didn't seem very likely for her to agree to anything.

She turned and looked up into his eyes. They weren't the blue that Gabriel had, which were dark ocean pools. They were of ice and winter and they bore into her face with want and desire. "I said I will do it. But you have to remember I leave tomorrow."

He smiled sadly and nodded. He brought his hand up and rested it on her neck. "I know baby, I know."

She returned his smile and felt her heart pound in her chest as he bent down and pressed his lips against her's. He cupped her face and she felt herself relax and smile against him. She didn't need to pretend. She could give him real love tonight.

"Hey! You two are gross! Quit it!"

The stopped and pulled away from each other and looked to see Gabriel standing only a few feet from them, grin wide and Vivian next to him giving Ava and knowing look.

Bucky hugged Ava by the shoulders and laughed at his friend. "Welcome to the 'boring married people club', you can be president."

Gabriel patted Bucky's back and it shook Ava as well. She placed a hand on Bucky's chest to keep her steady. Vivian stood in front of her cousin and smiled. "So you were right after all."

Ava gave her cousin a cocky glare and pursed her lips a bit. "Duh, I am the older one and by far the most talented."

"Whatever!" Vivian rolled her eyes and pushed Ava playfully. "But being serious, thanks for your help. I really needed it and I don't think my mom could have handled anymore." Vivian looked behind her to the said woman, who was dancing with Tomas and laughing at something Renetta had come over to say to the couple.

Gabriel stood by his new wife and wrapped his arm around her. "Ava, I know you hate us and all, but if you ever come home, you can stay here and work here and moon, you can even beat up the Five. But," His face grew serious and Ava knew that she was in for some older brother love. That was what Gabriel always did to her. Joke and then chew her out. "If you go, you will break a lot of people's hearts. You are family and don't ever think you never were." He patted her shoulder and then turned with Vivian to go to the dance floor that had been set up outside.

"Good ol' Gabe, he knows how to throw verbal punches." Ava shook her head and sighed. Bucky kissed her temple and led her over to the dance floor. The song was an old country song that uncle Ivan used to sing around the inn and occasionally she remembered Bucky whistling it in the morning before he left to give touring hikes. It went along the lines of loving your woman and being a good man. It made Ava remember the best and she fell easily into a slowly sway with Bucky, since he didn't really dance.

She kept her distance, as much as he would allow and tried to ignore the loving gaze he was giving her. She was going to blush if he didn't quit it. But then again why was that a bad thing? I am rusty at this. I wonder if he is too. Doubt it.

"You know, I always liked it when you wore your hair down but my favorite was when you made that massive nest on top and called it a bun." He touched a strand of hair and chuckled lightly.

She shrugged and looked down at her tresses. "You try having this much hair and it being so hot. Maybe I should cut it off." She mumbled the last few words.

Bucky's face grew an expression that was both fear and amusement. Ava almost laughed at him. "Please don't. You would look like a guy and I really don't like guys."

"I have boobs." This joking around was making her happy and fluttery. Inside her wolf wanted to run with glee and suddenly she felt her fur grow lightly on her arms.

"And they are beautiful but please, I've always loved your hair." He laid a sweet kiss on her nose and she scrunched her face with the act. When he pulled back she put her nose on his jacket and rubbed, causing protests from him. "You brat, knock it off."

But she kept her face in his chest and inhaled deeply, taking in the smell of his sweat, cologne, and the smell of cigarettes. Usually, bar soap or car grease replaced the cologne, but he still had that special smell to him.

Bucky stopped dancing when there was a tap on his shoulder and they both looked to see Rudy standing there with a wide smile on his face. "That is an very pretty girl you got there Dideron."

Bucky smiled down at Ava and held her tight to him. "I think so too."

Ava blushed and looked away, as if she wasn't involved with this conversation. Rudy chuckled and nodded toward his daughter. "May I steal her for a few moments? I know you need nicotine as much as the next chain smoker."

Bucky frowned in thought and looked at Ava. She shrugged and looked at Rudy. "I forgot about having one actually." Bucky admitted and let her go, his arms replaced with her father's. She hadn't been this close and it not be awkward forever. It was nice though, to have a few moments with him.

Bucky wondered off and Rudy, who had more experience with dance, lead Ava around in a slow waltz. She looked around to see most of the usual couples dancing and enjoying themselves. Gabriel and Vivian were in the center of course and the Five danced with family members or younger pack mates.

"Last time I danced with you it was at your wedding and you were shaking so bad because you were scared to be on your own." Rudy said from above her head and she turned back to see him looking at her in thought. "I was very reluctant to let my baby girl go."

She patted his arm and gave him a reassuring smile. "I know you were daddy." She was reluctant to go like she did, but her mother insisted that she would be fine.

He sighed and nodded, letting a deep sound come from the back of his throat in agreement. "I still am reluctant. I know you are tired of hearing this and everyone keeps saying it but, you need to come home and I'm about ready to pull my fatherly authority over you and demand it. Not just for them but for you." His words were pleading and she felt knots well up in her gut and throat.

"Maybe someday, but not now." She couldn't look him in the eye when he did this; he would win if she did.

He didn't say anything and just continued to lead her around in their aimless dance. Ava wanted to hide. Come home, they all said, we miss you. Some she knew it was because they were close to Bucky, others were friends and family. She had a life here.

Why?

She shook her head and looked down, biting her lip to keep from asking out loud. Rudy hugged her close as the song ended and just in time for Bucky to come sauntering back, a seductive look on his face. "That moon is so full, I'm afraid it will burst."

Ava could tell too, because her bones ached for the change and her teeth poked the inside of her mouth. She wanted to run after the moon, beside her family tonight.

Others around them nodded and the two alphas were already beginning to shed their clothes. It was time to run. No more human bodies. Skin would be replaced with fur, nails with claws, and words for howls. Ava's eyes glowed a bright blue, staring at the moon like a moth did to a light.

Gabriel and Vivian bolted past the others, naked as they were born, their howls echoing around the trees as they entered them. The Five followed and soon after the rest of the pack finished shedding their clothes and running toward the trees like something was chasing them. Gabriel's sisters yipped and stumbled over each other.

Bucky took off his shirt and slid off his shoes, looking at Ava with blue eyes and a pointy grin. "You still think you are faster than me?"

She shivered and her spin cracked with sweet pain. She returned his grin and shook her dress off her body. "Thinking and knowing are totally different things." She let the sentence end with a groan as her arms elongated. Before he could respond she fell on all fours and took off in a sprint, leaving him struggling with his pants and calling protests.

She could smell the damp earth and all the creatures that scurried away from the approaching predators. Her small, lithe body flashed in between trees and left ghostly impressions in the ground. She was nothing but a blur in the trees and she turned sharply. He enjoyed a challenge.

After several minutes at full speed, she stopped and trotted to a small stream, her thirst driving her toward the water. She only had a few laps of water before something nipped at her tail. She yipped in surprise and turned to come face to face with a grinning Bucky. She huffed and laid her ears flat. What a pest he could be. She pounced on him and caught an ear between her teeth.

It must have shocked him because he partially changed back and she followed suit, giggling as she straddled him. He didn't look very amused though and he held her at arm's length. She noticed a slight tremor in his arms and hands.

She frowned and laid her hands on his chest, trying to get closer. "What's wrong?"

He was taking deep breaths and he swallowed thickly. "I can't be rough. I can't trust myself." His words were forced and his grip only loosened slightly. She slipped off him and let him sit up, a regretful look on his face.

She reached over and touched the scars on his neck; he tensed but did not shove her away. "Is it because of these?" She asked quietly. Since she had seen them, her curiosity had been spiked, but scars were not uncommon with her people.

He looked away sadly and closed his eyes, taking her hand gently and removing it from his neck. "I would defiantly lose you if I told you."

Ava shook her head. "I doubt it. You have done a lot of stupid things and I didn't leave." She nuzzled his shoulder. "You can tell me. Remember, we are supposed to act like nothing ever happened." She took his head and rested it on her lap, stroking his hair lightly. "Right?"

"I killed Jean."

Her hands froze and her mouth fell open. It would explain why Bucky's usual side kick wasn't around but she assumed he stayed back in Maryland with her father. But why? Why would a man kill his friend? "How?"

He kept his eyes closed and with self-hate he explained the Ordeal and how he and Jean were part of the final four. "I gutted him like a pig. My best friend since I started with this pack became a corpse in the ground, because of me. The other guy grabbed me and shook me a good one and that is how these scars came to be. I won't forgive myself. It was harder without you because I was so alone."

She didn't know how to respond. When someone spoke of the dead and it being their fault, there was truly nothing one could say to make the other feel better. "I am here now."

"But you are gone tomorrow and I will be without you once again. I keep thinking that maybe you will come back. Stupid, isn't it?" He stared up at her with sad eyes and she blinked back the tears.

She shook her head and her hair fell like a curtain around them. "No. I can't explain it...it's like it isn't the right time and...I want it to be right next time I get married. I want to do it because I want to and not because someone told me too."

"You should have done that in the first place." He sounded bitter and it was like he was spitting the words at her.

She lifted her head and looked around at the trees. She knew he was right. "I would have anyway. But not at 16. I always believed, since we began this relationship, that you were the one. I wish it was different. I wouldn't be so hurt about leaving you and so afraid of staying."

"You are afraid of your mother." He sat up and faced her. "But you are not her."

She smiled sadly. "That is why I am leaving. I won't put you through what she did to dad. I'll come back. Please, I don't want to end the night like this."

He kept his eyes on her and watched her through thick lashes. Besides Gabriel, he had some of the bluest eyes Ava had ever seen. They scared her and comforted her. "How do you want it to end then?"

How did she want it to end...she said she would pretend like nothing changed, like they were in love again. They were still in love, but there was one thing she wanted the most and she knew he craved it too. She leaned towards him and her eyes glazed over. Her body produced a suggestive tang and his nostrils flares and his own musk became heavy. "Like this..." She kissed him and he quickly took over, pushing her mouth closer with a hand in her hair. Soon they were in the leaves, tangled in each other's limbs, whispers turning into something more intimate and deep. Skin that was rough had turned to silk and kisses were more than lips meeting.

She had missed this. Being a lone for so long and longing for the touch that made a side of her she kept away only for him, it was like enjoying the kill after the chase. She wanted to tear his flesh from him with her teeth and claws and often she found herself howling at the moon with joy and pleasure and she smiled at the thought of the moon goddess blessing them. Lovers together at last.

Nothing on the earth was like making love to the one who truly owned your heart.

"Ava! Ava! Come on!"

Her eyes snapped open and she found herself squinting from the light that peered through the canopy of the trees, which sway slightly to the breeze.

"Ava!" She sat up and looked around. The voice was far away but she knew who it was. It was more than a voice and she wondered what time it was. Her eyes widened and she shot up on to her feet. Her plane!

She looked to see Bucky waking up from the sounds of the voices. He groaned and looked up at her with tired eyes. "What time is it?"

She shook her head and bit her lip. He smelt so good at the moment. She had to hold herself back from repeating last night's activities. He stood up and stretched, a few bones cracking back into place. She looked away. How tempting. "We have to go back."

He slouched slightly and his face remained blank. He was trying to show his disappointment. "Yes, I know."

They stood there for only a few more seconds until Bucky closed the gap between them and took her head in between his hands, pressing his mouth to her's. When he pulled back and stared into her eyes, as if it was truly the last time he would see her. "You will always be my wife. If I have to wait 1 million years to have you back, I will wait that long because you are worth it. I love you Ava. You never forget that."

She placed her hands on top of his and nodded as much as his grip would allow. When he let go she felt like something tore out of her and she wanted to reach out to him and touch him. She balled her fists so she wouldn't.

She followed him back to voices and found it was Vivian, Gabriel, and Rudy calling for her. Esme was probably still lying in bed with a headache. Bucky stopped and picked up what she identified was her underwear. She didn't remember being so close to the tree line when she undressed. He must have guessed her thoughts because he explained. "I moved them closer after you took off. Habit." He shrugged. She didn't complain. The Five liked to tease her about her nakedness, even thought it was not an uncommon thing to her people.

When she had herself mostly covered she ran to the porch where the newly wedded couple stood and her father looking behind her with disapproval. He still wasn't used to it after years.

"You have one hour to get cleaned up, get packed and then get in my car, because your flight leaves in two hours. What the heck where you doing out there?" Rudy crossed his arms and Ava felt like she was sixteen all over again. A child in trouble.

She didn't have time to answer because Bucky walked past her and onto the porch, talking for her. "It was because we ran and I left my watch in my pants. She can be ready in an hour." The two men exchanged saddened expressions, understanding what the other was feeling.

Vivian stared at her cousin with a blank expression while her husband sighed and nodded toward the door. "You better go get ready." Maybe they were hoping that Bucky kept her too late and she would have missed her flight after all.

Vivian's mouth tightened and she moved from his side. "I'll help her."

Ava and Vivian made their way through the inn and up the stairs silently, but Ava knew that her cousin had something to say, but she hoped that it wasn't a beggar's plea.

Vivian pulled Ava's clothes from drawers and the wardrobe, piling them on the bed while Ava scrubbed herself free of dirt and the night's previous activities. She found herself feeling heavy hearted and Bucky's words ran through her head a million times. You will always be my wife. If I have to wait 1 million years to have you back, I will wait that long because you are worth it. She stopped the trembling in her hands by gripping the soap and scrubbing harder.

When she emerged from the bathroom she saw Vivian sitting on the bed next to the pile of clothes and belongings, the box of pictures in her hands. "Uncle Rudy didn't bring these. I did."

Ava nodded and went to the pile, keeping her eyes away from the girl. Vivian continued. "I thought if you saw how much you were in love and how lucky you were, you'd come back and stay with your family. I don't know if I was to hopeful or stupid." She spoke with an angry mouth. "Rudy let you go and you are an adult he understood, but Bucky didn't. You don't know what it is like when you are not around."

Ava frowned and puffed up slightly. She had enough of people telling what she needed to do with her life. She wasn't going for it any more. "You've hated me for years Vivian, you even let people push me around when we went to school when I stood up for you and you blamed me for all the stupid thing Axel did. You didn't even recognize me as your cousin till now. Now it is like I was your favorite family member? Where the hell do you come off saying something like that?"

"Because I am the only one who hasn't said anything yet!" Vivian stood up and held up the picture of Ava and Bucky. "I never liked you and I really appreciate the help you did with the wedding but you have hurt everyone around you trying to not be your mother. You are being like her right now and if you leave, I swear to the moon, you'll kill him this time. Don't tell me that last night you were all innocent. You love him."

Ava scoffed and crossed her arms. "So now that you are married you think you can give advice?"

Vivian set the picture down and took a deep breath, steadying herself. "I am just stating what you already know and what will happen when you leave. You have no idea how much he needed you when Jean died and how lonely he has been. You didn't see what happened, I did. You want to know how long he looked for you? How long he kept his ring on his finger until he realized you were never coming back? I don't understand why he didn't go through with the divorce; you don't deserve him or this pack if you leave again."

"Vivian you have no idea what you are talking about." Ava was getting more than angry. She was a cornered animal. "My mom needed me. I left for her and she killed herself anyway. I didn't want to leave him, but I had to. You don't know what it is like to see your parents not be in love or to watch your mother wither away and die before her body does. I can't come home yet because I can't do that to him. I want to do it right when I come back."

Vivian looked very much like Esme at the moment, with her calm face, but the fury in her eyes. "I don't think you need to leave to help yourself. I think if you left it would make it worse. Your mom did some awful things to you and your dad, but please, don't do it to him, mom, or Uncle Rudy any more. If you have to go, let him go to and this time, all the way." She walked past Ava and flew out the door. Ava felt as if she had been torn a new one.

The car rumbled softly as Rudy continued to push his and Ava's bags into the trunk. Bucky, Esme, Tomas, the Five, and the newlyweds watched from the line of the parking lot with blank stares and solemn faces. Bucky stood there, as if nothing was happening and that his worst nightmare wasn't coming true.

Esme was the first to hug Ava good bye and wish her luck. The Five gave halfhearted hugs and good byes while Gabriel repeated that she was welcome back any time for any reason. Vivian only nodded, despite Esme's frown. Ava stood there, in front of the inn, wondering why this felt so wrong. If she chose to stay it would be wrong too.

Bucky reached into his pocket and clutched something in his hand, coming closer to her and taking her hand. He dropped something in her palm. "I can't keep this laying around. You take it and don't forget what I said."

She looked down to her palm to see her wedding ring staring up at her, cleaned and ready. The small white gold band was cold against her hot palm and the diamonds set in the star/ flower shaped setting shone brightly. She felt her throat close up and she looked back up at Bucky with teary eyes. "I can't take this."

He nodded and took her face between his large hands and kissed her softly. "Maybe I'll come see you."

She shook her head and tucked her hair behind her ear. "No, not until I get this right."

He let her go and she felt that pain again of losing a part of her. He stepped back and let her get in the car, Rudy silently waiting for his daughter. She looked back down at her hand and sighed when she saw the ring again. Out of curiosity she slipped it on and it was like itching a scratch that she couldn't reach. It still fit.

"You ready baby?" Rudy asked from the driver's side and Ava snapped out of her daze.

She stared at him, looking at the lines of his face that were not familiar to her any more. He was aging and she could see the bitterness in his eyes at having to take her to the airport. She felt her breathing increase and she dug her nails into her palms. "Daddy, even after all the things she did...after taking me with her and leaving you twice...if mom came back, would you forgive her?"

Rudy seemed stunned by her question and it took him several minutes to answer her. "Yes I would."

Ava gaped and shook her head. "But she was awful to you."

Rudy smiled sadly and took her hand between his. "Yes, but I loved her very much. I let her go because she wasn't happy. I am letting you go for the same reason."

"But I am not happy." She was shocked by her statement. She wasn't happy. She didn't want to go back, she didn't want to leave. She wanted to stay. If she left, she would turn into her mother after all, as Vivian told her. She was right. She began to shake and turned quickly and opened the door, ignoring Rudy's questions. She stumbled out and it caught the attention of Gabriel and Bucky, who stood together a few feet away from the car.

Bucky frowned and turned back toward her. "You forget something?" His frowned deepened when he saw the ring on her finger.

She shook her head and wiped her sweaty palms on her shorts. Her heart beat quickened. "That tile in the bathroom is ugly. I hate it." She said quickly and Gabriel seemed confused. Bucky understood.

"Ok." He said unsure of why she said that but he crossed his arms and waited for her to continue. Rudy got out of the car and looked over at his daughter. Esme touched Tomas's arm, as if something awful was happening.

"And the bedroom needs brighter colors and that spare room needs to be cleaned out. So daddy has his own room when he stays." She felt the tears well up again and she tried to hide them. "But that tile has to go."

Bucky stood there confused. His lips hardened and his eyes blinked in thought. "Why are you telling me this?"

She finally let the tears begin to roll and Bucky's face softened. She wiped the treacherous tears away and cleared her throat. "Because I don't want to have to look at it all the time. I don't want to wake up in the morning and walk into the bathroom and see it. Would ruin my whole day."

Bucky's arms dropped and the Five perked up. Gabriel went to Vivian's side, seeing that it was not his place to share this moment. Rudy sighed in relief and Esme hugged Tomas and whispered thanks to the goddess. But Bucky stood there. Would he forgive her, like her father would have to her mother? "And...I want to marry you again...and this time I am picking out my damn dress."

She wasn't able to say anymore because he moved towards her so quickly it took her a moment to figure out if she was engulfed in his arms. She clung to him. This was what she wanted. Him. Her husband. Her family and her home. It was what she needed. She let her tears roll and he would never tell her or any one, but she knew he was crying too. Suddenly he let her go and stepped back, taking even breaths. "Say it."

She looked at him confused. He nodded. "Say what you mean."

She smiled and shrugged, holding her arms away from her body slightly. "I'm not going back." After she said those words the Five raced towards them and produced a wave of hugs and hollers. Finn handed Gregory a wad of money and rolled his eyes. She would get angry with them later, but she just wanted to enjoy them right now.

Esme saved her from the boys and hugged her once more. Vivian even came and gave her the hug, before saying: "I was going to pull you out of the car. Good thing I didn't have to."

Even Gabriel gave her a large hug and patted her back. He was too big for her and she almost fell when he tapped her. When all of them had voiced their happiness of their return, Bucky grabbed her again and took her hand with the ring. He slid it off and she blinked in confusion and opened her mouth to protest until he dropped to one knee. She froze and she heard Esme clap her hands.

"Ava Lene Revoux-Dideron, I want to marry you again too, but you have to promise me that once this ring is on your hand, you will never take it off again." He held up the ring and looked up at her with questioning eyes.

She stared at it like it was the most difficult question of her life. She didn't remember what is was like being a wife or part of a pack. But wouldn't be hard to learn again would it?

She nodded and looked at him with a large smile. "I suppose I can do that for you."

DONE! Man that took a long time and peeps...the ending was hard to write because I had no idea how to end it in the first place. But I am excited to announce that there will be a prequel! Yay! So far it will be called What the Fire Took from Us. This is a year before the fire took place, if not two and will be much, much longer.

Thank you for all who read and reviewed!

-Jane