Chapter 33

Lauren's POV Ashton had just left, and I already missed him. I understood why he brought me here. He wanted me to feel more secure by staying with my sisters. Still, a part of me wished I had gone to the gate and told those three assholes exactly what I thought of them now that I was finally safe. It warmed my heart to see how good Maya looked this morning. She actually seemed happy, something I had not seen in her in over five years. Not since she turned eighteen and didn’t phase. She had been so crushed, and Dad had written her off immediately. To him, she wasn’t valuable anymore because she wasn’t a wolf. He cast her aside for not being what he expected, and his rejection shattered her. It hurt both Meliza and me to watch it happen. I love Maya, and I’m truly glad she’s finally had a chance to find love. I couldn’t help but wonder if that handsome vampire had something to do with the smile on her face. From the way he came straight toward her the moment we arrived, I could tell he g