9 Chapter Ten

****Kenzies POV****

We drove along a dirt road in the middle of the woods, to say I was nervous was an understatement. I was terrified; here we were just starting to get along and now we are on a dirt road in the middle of no where; something straight out of a horror film if you ask me.

Much to my surprise, it was actually quit stunning. There was a clearing in the woods with a single tree in the middle and in that tree was a tree house. The tree house was well lite with lanterns everywhere.

"What is this place?"

"My grandfather and I built it when I was little, shortly afterwards he passed away. I haven't been here until earlier while you were getting ready." There was so much emotion in his voice as he said this.

This place was amazing, he had candles lite everywhere. There were roses everywhere and anywhere you could think of. As I was admiring the effort he put into the decorations I felt two strong hands wrap around my waist and I could tell they were Corey's.

He leaned in and whispered "Do you like it? I know it's not what you're used to back home in Texas but it's the best I could do on short notice."

"Corey, this is better than anything back in Texas. The thing is, Texas is no longer my home." I took a deep breath because I knew I was about to tell all my secrets and it is going to kill me but it's gotta come out at some point. I had to take a few deep breaths as I felt the tears forming. " Texas hasn't been home since the accident."

Corey turned me around as the tears began to roll down my face. He wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. "Kai, what ever it is, you can tell me. I'll be here for you no matter what. We are mates and that's what we do, we are there for each other and protect each other. Just know that I am always going to be here for you. And I know it's really soon and all but I love you already and the whole time that you were passed out all I could think about was that I love you and I regret what happened to you. Just know that what we have will only grow and it all starts right here and right now."

Honestly all I heard was "I love you" and that no matter what he'll be there for me. Do I love him? No I can't, everyone I love has ended up leaving me besides Aunt Callie and Kat. Otherwise everyone I have ever loved has either died or just left me, I can't take the risk of another person leaving me. So I did yet again the only thing I am good at, and that's run like crazy.