Stella: I was in my room, pacing, when I smelled him. Forest! I ran down to see him, but everything was wrong. He was covered in blood, he could barely walk, dad and Brooks had to help him to the floor. I fell to my knees, too weak. I cradled his head in my hands, searching his emerald eyes for answers. “What happened?" I asked, trembling as I noticed every wound coverinf his body. Forest mustered enough strength to smile up at me,. “I’m okay… I just… had to make sure everyone was safe.” No! He is so damn selfless, but what about me! I couldn't stand the sign of him all mangled and broken! “You i***t… you could’ve—” “I love you,” he said, bearly above a whisper, my heart broke. “I love you, Stella.” I had so many things to say, to tell him, but before I could Forest’s eyes closed,

