Annabelle

The grin that I had on my face seemed to be plastered there. Me and my newly discovered family have been talking for the past couple of hours, it was now around midnight. My shoulders felt a little lighter as I made my way to my room. Mom, Dad and Bryce were going to stay here for a couple days. I haven't decided if I want to go to the palace with them or not, so Mom said I had a couple days to decide. I felt my eyes drooping and decided to sleep, I stripped down to my underwear and got into an over sized t-shirt. The moment my head hit the pillow my eyes shut.

*Dream*

I recognised the meadow I was now in. It was during the day, butterflies were fluttering around the yellow and white daises scattered in the meadow, and birds chirped from the trees. I appeared to be sitting on the grass with my legs crossed. I saw the 'Moon Goddess' walking over to me with a smile on her face.

"Please call me, Eyra, it's one of my many names."

"Okay, Eyra, why did you call me through this dream." I asked her.

"I wanted to say, thank you. Colton is happy and it's because you were able to let him go."

She was looking off in the direction behind me, I turned. The sight before me made me smile. Two wolves were chasing each other happily in wolf form. I recognised Colton's white wolf with his hazel eyes shining with happiness. He was chasing after a deep chocolate brown wolf, she had stunning aquamarine eyes that seemed to pop in her wolf form. She was beautiful, I knew this was his mate, and it made me happy that he was ok. The two wolves stopped playing and Colton looked over at me in wolf form. Colton appeared in front of me in human form, he smiled.

"Hi, Annabelle." I smiled.

I stood up and Colton quickly pulled me into a hug. Their was a girl with short brown hair that waved past her face to her shoulders, she had the same blue eyes as the wolf earlier. This was Colton's mate.

"She's beautiful." Colton smiled at my words.

"I know, you two would have been great friends." I smiled at the girl over Colton's shoulder and she returned the gesture.

"Annabelle, I've been watching over you. You have to understand that i'm happy. Let me go. It wasn't your fault."

"Colton i'm sorry." My eyes began to tear up. He shook his head.

"You have nothing to be sorry for, it was my time. Remember your promise Annabelle. You can be happy again." Colton kissed me lightly on my forehead before walking away hand in hand with his mate.

Eyra walked in my line of sight and smiled softly.

"Goodbye child, I see great things in your future."

Pictures flashed before my eyes. Logan holding my hand at a beautiful beach. Me rubbing my swollen belly with a smiling Logan lingering. Bryce meeting his mate and me being able to witness my brother's happiness. A beautiful diamond crown being placed on my head. The last picture. A small little girl and boy playing in a garden full of multi-colored roses with a fountain nearby. The images washed away.

*end*

My eyes flew open. Pants were coming in and out of my mouth. My heartbeat was erratic. Was that all real? Could my life really be like that? The two children lingered in my mind. I looked out to the french doors that lead to my balcony.It was now early morning and the sun was beginning to rise. Climbing out of my sheets, I opened the doors and let the crisp air of the morning bite at my skin. I leaned my elbows on the railings and closed my eyes. I inhaled deeply. Is that what I wanted? A happy life with Logan? The more important question though. Was would I give him a second chance? The answer almost threw me off my calm. It popped into my head without thought.

Yes. To get the life i've always wanted. Yes, I would. I would be scared to let him into my heart after what he did but everyone deserves a second chance. If i was able to give Amber a second chance I could give my mate a second chance but he damn well better earn my trust again and he's gonna have to really porve himself.

All of the feelings I had for Logan before I left came rushing back. Love, confusion, anger, love. it really did feel like I never stopped loving him. It was like my body was being relieved of an invisible force, the numbness I felt toward him, and the emptiness was gone. Could I have been numb this whole time? I remembered what happened the night I left and immediately I felt the anger I was supposed to feel. Why did he do that?!? I remembered the night we went on a date and he kissed me. The sparks re-ignited and a shiver ran down my spine. I touched my lips softly like I could still feel it. I remembered when I first saw him, the blue eyes he had seemed to lure me in, and I felt embraced with love and want. I finally opened my eyes and saw the sun rising over the trees of the forest leaving an orange and pink hue to the sky. With a determined mind-set I headed back into my room and opened my bedroom door. I would give him the second chance he's been wanting, but it was time to set some boundaries, if he ever broke my heart like he did. I was going to kill him. Yes, I still loved him like crazy, and now I was going to see how much he loved me.

Logan

I was abruptly woken up with my door being slammed open. Great. What now? Opening my eyes I was shocked to see Annabelle standing in my door way. She cringed when she heard the door slam against the wall. She walked in and closed the door softly behind her.

"Uhm Annabelle?" Startled she looked at me while clutching her chest.

"Ah. Don't do that." She grumbled. I chuckled she was still the same old Annabelle.

"Well, this is my room. That you are in. Early in the morning. When people should be sleepi-"

"Okay, I get it. I came to talk to you." Annabelle said.

I made a gesture with my hand for her to take a seat on my bed. I moved to sitting up against the headboard. Annabelle hesitantly took a seat next to me.

''Logan, I need to ask you something." I nodded for her to continue.

"D-Do you still lo-love m-me?" Was she crazy? There wasn't a force on this godly planet that could make me stop loving her.

"Yes, off course I do. Why?" She fumbled with her fingers nervously.

"I was wondering if, well maybe-" She let out a puff of air.

"Iwaswonderingifmaybeyouwantedtostartover?" She said quickly then let out a relieved breath.

"Like a couple?" I was ecstatic inside, but just teasing her.

"Yeah, I-I mean un-unless you don't want to. I-" She paused when she saw me smirking.

"You jerk!" I started laughing.

"I'm your jerk."

"But first you need to gain my trust. I fell in love with Colton and he changed me. I'm not the same nice girl anymore and if you want a shot at really being my mate again you need to prove that you won't ever hurt me again." She was confident in her words.

It stung to hear her admit that she had fallen in love with someone other than me, but I brought it upon myself and right now I was just happy to be given another chance.

"Okay, I understand. And I know I made some really bad choices that caused you pain and that's what hurts the most. I don't think i'd ever be able to stand to see you in pain ever again. I will gain your trust again Annabelle and even if it's the last thing I do. Because I love you. I never stopped loving you."

I picked her up and gave her a bear hug. She started giggling but eventually gave in and hugged me back. I was so happy. She was actually giving me a second chance.

"Thanks Anna, I won't let you down." She smiled.

"Good. Because if you do i'll kill you." She had a serious face on, so I nodded.

"I promise. Oh and Anna?" She mumbled a 'mhm'

"Be ready at 5 later, i'm taking you out."

"M'kay."

Annabelle was laying on my pillow next to me. She had one arm draped over my stomach while I cradled her around her waist. Her eyes were slowly closing and she drifted off to sleep. It was 6:30 a.m. according to my alarm. Feeling sleepy I pulled Annabelle closer against my chest. I was satisfied when she rested her head against my chest, slowly my eyes closed. And I fell asleep.

Annabelle

My eyelids fluttered open and I smelled the familiar musky scent of my mate. I looked around and saw the sheets empty, the surroundings were unfamiliar. Logan came in with a smile on his face. He was carrying a tray. I smiled.

"Good. Your awake. I made you brunch." He sat the tray on my lap.

"Thanks. Wait. Did you eat."

"Yup, I kept eating out of the pan." He said sheepishly. I laughed.

There was bacon, sausage, eggs and two slices of toast with jam on top. I smiled up at Logan who was watching me.

"You cooked this?" I asked taking a bite of some bacon.

"No, my mom did. I ate out of the pan while she made it for you."He smirked, while I laughed.

I ate the about half of the food, when I started feeling full. Logan was preoccupied playing angry birds on his phone. I almost laughed at how his face looked. His eyebrows were scrunched together and his lips were pressed in a tight line. I suddenly wondered if that's what it looked like when he was constipated. At the thought I started laughing. He looked at me with confusion that quickly turned into amusement.

"Y-you-r f-face haha wh-hen you we-were pl-ay-aying." I clutched my stomach.

Logan smiled at me before chuckling. My laughter died down. I layed on my belly in front of him and was peeking up at him through my eyelashes. My head was resting on my folded arms and I was meeting his gaze. He stared at me with adoration and I couldn't help but blush. A smirk slowly appeared on his face. I noticed the tray of food on the floor an looked back up at him.

"Thanks again for the breakfast."

"No problem." He stood up and got the tray.

I followed him downstairs and saw my parents and Bryce sitting at the dining room table. I went and sat next to Bryce who was eyeing Logan.

"Who's that? And did you sleep with him?" Bryce mind linked me. I coughed on the orange juice I was drinking and glared at Bryce.

"Don't get mad. And NO I DID NOT sleep with him. In that sense." I added as an after thought

"Who. Is. He?" Bryce was starting to get protective of me already and I could tell he had a hunch.

"Logan."

"WHAT!" I grimaced when he shouted inside my head.

I placed a hand on his shoulder when he started glaring daggers at Logan. Logan hadn'y noticed yet, but I did not want them hating each other.

"Please calm down. I'm giving him a second chance." Bryce looked at me with shock written all over his face.

"Even after what he did to you?!?" Bryce asked me.

"Yes, we all deserve second chances. He made a mistake and i'm giving him a chance to fix it." Bryce looked at me with slight awe in his eyes.

"Your going to make a great queen someday." I smiled.

"Thanks."

"But if he ever hurts you again i'll kill him." Bryce said with complete seriousness. I nodded.

Logan walked out of the kitchen and smiled at me. My mom and dad looked between us in question. Bryce told them through mind link and I saw my dad noticeably stiffen before shooting daggers at Logan. I gave my dad a warning look.

"Be nice dad, i'm giving him a second chance." I spoke softly to my dad. He looked reluctant before giving a slight nod. My mom already catching on smiled and winked. Logan looked between the three of us with confusion.

"Logan, these are my parents, and this is my older brother Bryce." Logan's eyes widened slightly when he realised the King and Queen were my parents, but otherwise remained calm.

"Nice to meet you." My mom smiled warmly. Bryce nodded. And my dad shook his hand.

The hand shake wasn't nice either. I saw Logan wince, when my dad applied a little to much pressure than necessary. Me and mom shot him an identical harsh glare and he sat back down and sulked. I went upstairs after giving Logan a small peck on the cheek. When I walked into my room I decided to take a quick shower. I walked into the bathroom and turned on the water. Stripping out of my clothes I quickly went into the warm water. The warm water felt nice on my skin, I quickly scrubbed my body. Using strawberry shampoo, I scrubbed my hair and then rinsed it out. I applied conditioner and began shaving my legs. After I was done, I rinsed and got out. Wrapping myself in a towel, I stepped into my room and went straight to my closet. I pulled out a dark green sundress with some white flip flops. I walked over to my dresser and pulled out a bra with matching underwear. Putting on my outfit, I glanced at my reflection in the mirror. My hair was already drying and falling loosely in its natural curls. The dark green sundress made my eyes pop and the sandals made it look casual. I checked the time it was already about 1:30 in the afternoon. I haven't seen Ellie lately, maybe I can see were she is.

Ellie was playing with Adam and his sister Caitlyn, under the watchful eyes of Lawrence, her eldest brother, and Avalon. They were mates. Her other brother was Grant who was Kristy's mate. When they found them captive at the wear house they also found Ellie's father, but he ran off in his wolf form. No one was upset about it Grant said he had become the shell of a man once their mom was killed. I was currently sitting next to Logan on a bench, who came and found me out here watching them play tag with Avalon and Lawrence. We were just watching them quietly while Lawrence and Avalon talked. Lawrence was the complete opposite of Avalon, he was out going and loud with a carefree and honest spirit, while Avalon was shy and calm and always straight to the point. It was cute how they attracted to each other. Kristy and Grant were always walking around holding hands and laughing and talking. They were the perfect couple too. Watching everyone, it seemed a though if I left everyone would be okay. They'd still be perfectly happy. Syphone, Kate, Brandon, and Kent, have been in their own world since after the attack. I know they missed Colton, but they all dealt with it in their own way. I knew I needed to tell Logan that I was going to be going away to the kingdom with my parents, so I planned on telling him over our date later. I was just silently hoping he would come with me.

It was 4:25 and almost time for my date with Logan. The only problem. I didn't have anything to wear.

''Argh!" I was laying on my back on all the clothes scattered on the floor with my hands on my face.

"Need help?" I peeked through my hands to see my Mom leaning in the doorway.

"Please." I dropped my hands to my side and got in a sitting position.

"Hmm."

I watched as she looked through clothes. She walked to my closet and came out with a triumphant smile on her face. She brought out some black skinny jeans with a ruffled pink top. I remember Ellie has one similar but hot pink. This one was a light pink. Walking into my closet I had the perfect shoes to go with this outfit. I spotted the pink converse wedge heels that I love, that Kate got me awhile ago. When I walked back out mom was holding a box.

"Me and you father got you this as a late birthday present."

She handed me the box while taking the shoes and putting them on the bed. I opened the box to reveal a necklace. It looked like white gold and it was a heart with diamonds covering it from top to bottom. It had the clasp at the front.

"Aww. Thanks so much, I can't wait to wear it."

"I'm glad you like it."

She helped me get ready and did my hair and makeup. As the final touch she put on the necklace she gave me. When I was finished it was nearing 5 o'clock. I hurried down the stairs and saw Logan talking to my dad, they actually seemed to be getting along. When they saw me their mouths went agape. I giggled. Logan grabbed my hand. I gave my dad a side hug on the way out. I wondered were Bryce had went.

"You look beautiful."

"Thanks. Don't look to bad yourself."

"Why thank you, madaam' He said while pretending to tip a hat.

Logan was leading us to the forest. At first I was confused but once we got to the edge you could see sparkling lights hanging from some of the tree branches. I gasped. Their was a table with a single red rose in a vase and silverware and plates set up. Everything looked perfect. I saw a cart that had two silver platters on top. When we got to the table Logan pulled out my chair for me and the went and sat down across from me. About two minutes after we sat down Bryce came out dressed in a tux. I had to stifle a laugh.

"Here is you meal." Bryce said winking at me.

Bryce put down some fancy platters, one in front of me and the other in front of Logan. After Bryce poured our drinks he left. Me and Logan ate and kept up a steady conversation during the meal. When it was starting to get dark out we decided to leave and head back. Logan pulled out my chair for me and I stood up. We both froze when we heard a menacing growl. Logan pulled me out of the way and stood in front of me. How was he going to protect me if he couldn't shift?!? I recognized the wolf as Ellie's father, but he looked completely rogue, he lunged at me. I waited for the impact but it never came. I heard instead the cracking and shifting of bones then a menacing growl that sent deep shivers throughout my spine and down to my toes. I looked over and in front of me saw a large silver wolf in Logan's place standing over a dead rogue. This wasn't how I remembered his wolf, he looked amazing, he had a light grey almost silver coat and a white stripe down his back. Logan's wolf form looked at me he went behind a tree where there were some spare clothes and put on some jeans and a shirt. He came back out but all I saw were that his blue eyes changed a dark charcoal black. His wolf was in complete control.

"Logan?"

"Mate." I knew his wolf recognised me as his mate, I just didn't understand why he didn't seem to remember me. Did he get a different wolf or something? I felt Isabelle stir a silver hue covered my eyesight then vanish. My eyes were most likely now silver. Isabelle took control over my voice.

"Luka." What who's Luka?

"Isabelle." Oh. So Logan did get a new wolf.

"Luka, give Logan back control." I touched Logan's arm and Luka relinquished control. Isabelle slipped away and the silver tint disappeared.

"Logan?" He looked over at me with a smile on his face.

"I shifted." I smiled.

"Yeah you saved me, thank you."

"Your welcome. I have a new wolf now, his name's Luka."

"I know he told me." Logan nodded.

"What happened to Marcus?" I asked.

Logan's face saddened and then he looked down at his feet, ashamed.

"After I did what I did to you, Marcus wasn't able to deal with the reprucutions of my mistake and he died. It was horrible not being able to shift, but I knew I deserved it and I wasn't expecting you to come back, ever. So when you did I felt a tiny sliver of hope and I knew I had to try to win you back, but when I saw that you where happy with Colton I was content with letting you be with him. Because I love you enough that I was prepared to let you go."