Episode 4

I ended up getting a few nice shirts, soome black jeans, three leather jackets, a couple of dresses, and new boots.

My mom, Charlotte, and I walked in the house. Asher and Dad were still talking. How much did they have to discuss? We've been gone for hours.

"They are just finalizing the details for the trip," Mom reassured me.

I nodded and went to my bedroom. I packed my new clothes mixed with some of my favorite outfits. I put all my necessities into a separate bag and set the bags by my bed.

Knock. Knock. Knock. "Come in," I called, lying on my bed.

I heard the the door creek open. "Ari?" Aaron walked in.

I sat up and leaned against the headboard. Aaron climbed onto my bed and rested his head on my lap.

"How was your nap?" I asked while running my hand through his blonde locks.

"I'm still sleepy," he mumbled. I chuckled and kissed the the top of his head.

"Ari?" I hummed in response.

"Mommy said that you're leaving," I felt something wet on my legs.

I stopped playing with his hair, and I pulled him off my legs. Aaron had tears streaming down his cheeks. I pulled him onto my lap and wiped his face. I kissed his forehead.

"Just for a little while." I gave him a small smile.

"To find my mate," I told him. Aaron frowned.

"But Daddy said that outside isn't safe," he sniffled.

"My mate will protect me. And Asher is coming with me," I assured him.

"But what about Aunty Charlotte? Isn't she going to miss him?" he questioned. I nodded.

"So you'll have to keep her company. You have to keep Mommy company too."

"Yeah. Cause her and Daddy will miss you." He started playing with the hem of my shirt.

"I'm going to miss you too." Aaron sniffled and started crying again. I shushed him and rocked him in my lap.

"I'll be back very soon. I promise." Aaron nodded, and he fell back asleep in my arms.

Not long after, I found myself drifting asleep. This is the last night in my bed for at least a month. The last night in my room.

The last night with Aaron. Then everything will change. I will be Queen. I will have a mate. With those thoughts, I drifted off to sleep.

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"Ari." Someone lightly shook me.

"Time to get up." I slowly opened my eyes and saw my mom standing over my bed.

"Asher's here. He's waiting for you," she informed me.

I nodded and she walked out. I carefully got out of bed, making sure that I didn't wake up Aaron.

He stirred, but didn't awaken. I watched him for a moment. Despite our 12-year age difference, Aaron was still my best friend. He can get annoying-like any other six-year-old.

But I know Aaron loves me and looks up to me. I sighed and got dressed for the day. I walked to the kitchen in light gray sweats, a white crop-top, and my white converse.

Asher was sitting at the the table with my parents. All three heads snapped up to me when I walked inside the room. I dragged my bags to the wall and sat at the table.

"Are you ready?" Mom asked. I have no idea.

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