Isabella I went to bed that night pondering on everything Lauren had said to me. Before now I was doing just fine, but now that she told me this, I feel this striking guilt in my heart. Why does it hurt so much? I thought, pressing my pillow hard against my chest. I have the power to help Travis and perhaps save Rita but I feel like saying yes to mate Travis will only put me in another prison. It could destroy my chance of starting over with my son far away from this city. I don't want to take that risk. Benjamin has suffered enough. He deserves to grow up further away from this city. He deserves to live a simple and happy life. Tears rolled down my eyes and I turned towards the other end of the wall. I am so close to getting my son from Alpha Klaus and yet it feels like I am about to

