Chapter 105 – Final Chapter

"Last of all, I'd like to thank you. And as a little parting gift, head to the south for a little while and you'll find him. I know you'll be looking." 

Her body starts to rise as well, and I subconsciously reach out only to find that only seconds later she is far beyond my reach. 

After a single blink it seems like she faded into the clouds, only a particle of mist in the endless, blue sky.

The whispers are gone. I feel slightly lonely, but at the same time liberated by the possibilities that this change offers. There is no one to pave the way for me anymore, and I can go in any direction that I choose. 

Even if Faye was only a figment of my imagination and I'm actually going insane, I can't bring myself to care. 

Instantly I turn and start running to what I know to be the south. Call it intuition, or for all I know it could just be a silly guess. 

But as I run over the peak of the hill and then tumble down the slope, I can make out a figure running my way in the broad clearing. And I would know him from a mile away. 

And suddenly, nothing seems to matter anymore. All my questions, doubts, and suspicions instantly disappear as a pure ecstasy consumes my heart. 

And even if I don't have powers anymore, my legs still seem to run a mile a minute as I know that he is on the other side waiting for me. This was never goodbye. 

And we're finally here, in a rather large forest, not knowing quite where we are or where we are going, much less where we are even going to start.

Yet nothing else has ever felt so right, not in my entire life, with all the shards coming together to form a beautiful picture of a perfect world. 

I choose you.

Immediately we reach for each other, searching for the warmth that only the other person provides. 

"It's good to see you again," I say laughingly into his ear, stroking his arm. He doesn't answer immediately, crushing my body in a tight embrace with his lips dancing down my neck.

He finally lifts his head, his eyes sparkling with mirth. "I don't really understand anything, but one minute I'm about to get killed by this one lame Shifter and the next I'm sitting in a green field with a strange urge to go north. But the best part is, I don't even care about how strange this may be because somehow I still have you."

"I don't understand much either," I say softly, "But let's try to understand together. Here's what I know so far: We are somewhere on Earth, we are free of the prophecy, and our friends are alive as well. We only have to find them."

"Even George?" He asks a hint of nervousness in his voice. My breath catches for a moment, and then I try to keep calm as I form an answer. He seems to guess what I'm about to say from my hesitation, and shakes his head slowly.

"George… is in heaven, staring at us from above. He's having the time of his life right now, I just know it." I smile into the clouds, knowing that this has to be true. 

George is priceless to us, even with the web of lies he spun, and he will be within our hearts forever. Blake looks at me for a minute, and then bows his head, closing his eyes. 

"So, where are the others?" Blake asks quietly. He rubs my back in slow, circular motions as we briefly dwell in our remembrance of George. 

We stand there for a few minutes, absorbing the fact that George is happy and that he wants us to find our own happiness as well.

"I don't know. But that is what we need to do first. Let's find them, and then we can create our new future," I finally say determinedly, "let's not lose anyone else." Both of our expressions brighten, and I grab his hand and squeeze it tightly. 

Our friends could be anywhere, but with our combined, probably obnoxious willpower I know we will reunite with them quickly.

"We will find them," Blake agrees, "We can't and won't lose anyone else." But then his expression brightens and he smiles devilishly. "But this comes first."

He tackles me, pushing me to the ground while his arms snake around to protect my back from the impact. I can't contain an annoying, rather girly yelp as he moves to trap me in the thick grass, his hands on either side of my head and his torso draped over my own.

"I'm so thankful for you that I just want to show a bit of my appreciation," he says sweetly, "so let me begin with a few bites of my one and only lady." 

Leaning down, he captures my bottom lip in his teeth, coaxing my mouth open. I shiver in anticipation as he nibbles at my lip before moving in for a tender kiss.

"Blake, someone will -"

"No one will see us," he slightly growls, "and if they do, let them watch. I've been waiting patiently for you and for this."

He reaches for my shoulder and his fingers dance around my shirt sleeves as he kisses me again. Overwhelming euphoria mounts as the simple kiss grows in breathless intensity. 

Gently sliding my neckline to stretch over my shoulder, his hand moves to my collarbone, and then trails down teasingly to my waist. 

I helplessly moan in frenzied protest and he stops suddenly, staring at me. 

"Are you saying you don't want this?" He asks the hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth. 

"I just…" Having lost the words, I just stare back at him, desire gnawing at my reservations. What was I trying to say? I don't even remember anymore.

"I'm going to wait until you say it," Blake shrugs, slowly twisting his body to the side, away from me. At the movement, the sudden loss of warmth jerks me into action and I grab his arm nervously.

"I do…" I manage to choke out, immediately looking to the side so he doesn't see my embarrassment. As soon as I move my head his hand snakes out to the side of my face, forcing me to meet his gaze.

"What do you want, Elena?" he asks softly, teasingly. His other hand slides up my waist to my shoulders, slyly tugging at the thin fabric. This is just too much. I've just about had enough of this.

"Come here," I mumble, jerking his head downwards in a sudden movement and forcing him to meet my lips. 

No more games, because this is real. And he knows it too, moving furiously, both of us wishing to stop time as we drown in each other's passion.

Yet time does pass, the sun falling on our first day of a new life that shines with the brightness of a happy future. And even though this time around we have no assurances or guarantees, it still feels better this way. 

Because regardless of where we are or what happens to us, we are home and will always belong to each other. 

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A few months later Blake and Elena were married. Elena is very beautiful in a simple white gown and Blake is very handsome in a white suit.

Their friends and family are all present in this simple, but memorable event. The happiness in their eyes was so meaningful, as they exchanged their vows.

Even if their relationship with Blake is ups and downs or looks like a rollercoaster, Elena is very happy because she will finally be able to be with Blake forever.

She chose to marry Blake, more than anyone else. Even though many were upset and those who hindered their romance, the fate for her was still unstoppable.

She knew, she and Blake had suffered for a long time and she also knew that there were times when she hurt his feelings. But all of that they went through; there was only one in her heart, none other than... Blake!

Blake and her happily married and lived a peaceful and happy life. They also moved away from their fellow werewolves, and chose to be just normal people.

They decided to live in the city and away from the forest, where they had previously lived. Today they have built a new life and a new tomorrow...

"I really don't expect this to happen to us. In all our trials and struggles that we encountered. I never expected that you and I would be together. I thought, you already love someone else."

Blake said while holding my hands and looking at my teary eyes.

"No Blake, you never leave in my heart and in my mind."

"It's nice to hear that Elena, I can finally be with you, I love you so much!"

Blake said softly as he hugged Elena, while standing on the terrace of their new house.

"I love you too Blake! From then on, until now you are the only one here in my heart."

Smiling, I said to Blake.

"Really?" Blake assured as he touched my chin.

"Yes!"

I answered and then he bowed and he softly kissed my lips and I hugged him so tight.

The moon was so bright that night and we fell in love all over again. He never let go of my hand and I'll hold his hand forever. 

"So this is what you mean... love?"

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