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Sam spoke softly, "And a friend of ours
Ben."

Hanna nodded, "The funeral for Ben is
tomorrow."

Roland sighed, "A lot of lives lost."

Hanna felt dizzy, "All in one day."

"Roland I will be staying if it's alright with
you?"

Roland looked at Sam, "You will let me know if
you need anything? From the guest bedroom?"

Sam laughed and nodded, "Fair enough."

Hanna frowned watching Roland turn and walk
away, she dreaded the story she would have to tell him.

Epilogue

The cool wind blew making the trees sway,
knocking pine needles down upon the grave. The fresh dirt pile was
laced with exotic flowers. Aimee had gone with Ari to different
counties to find them.

The small pile looked even smaller next to the
huge trees surrounding it. Bright green ferns and huge brown tree
trucks and black dirt covered in vivid colors.

The funeral was heart wrenching, a man named
Brandon Green who was Fae like Lucas and Ben gave the service.

He was handsome, as they all were, and
soft-spoken. His eyes darted to the grave as he spoke. Tears softly
flowed from the cheeks of every person sitting, all but Lucas. His
stoic face, made Hanna concerned for him. He wasn’t allowing
himself to think of anything beyond revenge. She was certain of
that.

Sam held her hand, heat emanated from his palm
into hers. She was grateful for him but also the fact he had been
fine with her asking for some time. She wasn’t ready to be in a
relationship. She needed to figure out everything else. Her heart
knew him as her true love, that wouldn’t change.

Lydia wiped her tears.

Hanna did nothing but stare at the brightly
glowing bracelet on her wrist. She was grateful Lydia had been able
to give her another. She didn’t give off the same energy as she did
before but super naturals could still sense her. The bracelet
safeguarded against hormone imbalances.

She imagined Roland was glad she got a new
bracelet as well, although somehow he was able to feel something
even when she wore it.

The funeral ended as it had begun, in tears and
kind words.

Hanna didn’t know what to say. Everything was
her fault.

****

Later in the week Hanna watched as Aimee went
through the land acquisitions made for the Roses. No land had been
bought in Alaska but Lorri had told her that. She was sure Daniel
had bought the land on his own.

Hanna felt helpless and distant from everyone.
She hadn’t fit in on a good day and Aleks had been the main reason
she was ever even accepted.

Giselle paced the room, "Alise said Alaska. Why
Alaska? Why would anyone want to go to Alaska?"

"No day light, maybe it’s a vampire colony."
Hanna thought aloud.

Lorri pointed to her, "I know the place. There
was a bitch named Marcella who tried to hook up with Daniel. She
owned some Vampire Resort. It’s a remote lodge, really gorgeous but
middle of nowhere. They will know we're coming from miles away."
She smiled at Hanna, "Nice kid."

Aimee pulled out a map and looked at Lorri,
"Where?"

Lorri looked for a second and pointed, "There.
On that inlet. No one lives any where near them."

Aimee looked at Hanna, "Want to take a road
trip?"

Hanna nodded, "I do."

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The End

Witch, Book Four of the Devil's Roses

Available in June 2012