NATALIE

Britney stumbles away from us. Tears roll down her cheeks in waves. Just by seeing the shocked look over her face, I know she will have a hard time accepting this truth.

I don’t know why but I feel like stepping away from Ryke. I don’t want to make this situation worse. I don’t want a part in this pit of ruthless guilt.

“ How...How is that possible? ” She lets out ghost of a whisper.

Swallowing the lump in my throat, I slip my wrist out of Ryker’s hand and step forth.

“ I know this is...this is a lot to take in. Believe me. He struggled to get over you. He really did but just like all of us, he had to accept the will of Moon Goddess. ” I speak, somehow, trying to make her snap out of this state of disbelief.

“ I-I don’t know... ” She pants.

Unconsciously, I take another step toward her. Before I can grab her, she is already falling down on the floor, her head hitting it hard.

A gasp leaves my lips as shock overcomes my senses.

Zio is by her side instantly. Ryker, too, doesn’