Mathew cocked his head to the side as he stared at Careta.I have smelt you before.He muttered.

Carets stood there simply in shock. Fenris growled quitely. "You knew but you didn't tell me?" He asked her sharply. She could only stare at him in surprise.

Ana quickly cut in.I didn't want her to. She probably didn't want to betray my trust.She said, trying to get Careta out of trouble.

Fenris growled at Careta, but didn't say anything more. Careta looked at Ana in surprise. "How?" She asked simply.

Ana shrugged.To be honest I really don't want to know.

Careta couldn't shake the cold tingling that had crawled up her spine. "He was dead!" She exclaimed. "This isn't possible!"

Ashton wavered slightly against his friend. Ana frowned at Careta .He's obviously here now so there has to be some sort of explanation.

"Then perhaps you need to ask his father." Careta told her. She felt Ashton waver against her. "You need to go back to your bed." She told him gently.

Ana shook her head.I'm never going back there again. For all we know, this could be a plan to get me to go over there.She said. Ashton murmered an agreement to Careta .

"Then I'll go if it needs to be done. Obviously if it's a trap then you or Fenris can't go. You both have an entire pack following you. The largest one in this part of the world. Just tell me your decision once you make it." She told Ana. "Can you make it up the stairs in your own?" She asked Ashton.

Ana stepped toward Careta .You're not serious. He destroys anything he touches. You won't stand a chance.She said before walking away. Ashton managed a faint grin.I wouldn't mind a little help.He said.

"I'm completely serious! Don't underestimate me. I'm the only chance you've got of finding out the truth about your son!" She shouted after Ana. She turned to Ashton and gently laid one of his arms over her delicate looking shoulders. "Come on. You shouldn't have come this far on you own anyways." She scolded him halfheartedly.

Ashton sighed.Yes mother.He muttered in mock exasperation, though his eyelids drooped with fatigue. Ana ignored Caretas shouted statement. As much she wanted to know who and what her son was, at the same time, she didn't. She flopped down on the chair and finally let the tears spill over her cheeks, facing the window to avoid anyone seeing.

Careta couldn't help but smile softly at Ashton at his comment. She shook her head and helped him up the stairs.

Fenris watched Ana closely as she sat down in the chair. A smell hit his nose, a frown quickly spreading on his lips. He walked over to Ana and knelt down beside her. He reached up and grabbed both of her hands in his. "I wish I could make it all better..." He whispered.

Ana took one of her hands from his and wiped her eyes.I'm fine. Don't worry about me.She whispered. She reached out her hand and buried it in his hair, closing her eyes. It had been so long since she did that.

Fenris frowned and pulled her hand away gently. He leaned forward and kissed her tears away. He kissed her cheek once before sitting back. When he felt her hand in his hair he leaned against the touch, his blue eyes watching her sadly.

Ana closed her yes and sighed with contentment at the soft kisses. She pushed her hair back and bit her lip, wondering if she should say the next thing.Who is Bella?She asked him.

Fenris'eyes widened in surprise at the question. He was quiet for a long time before he spoke. "Why do you ask?" He said quietly.

She shivered.Ashton mumbles it sometimes in his sleep. And so do you.She said.

Fenris looked up at Ana before hanging his head. "She's gone. She's been gone for a long time." He told her.

Ana looked down at him.Was she a lover?

Fenris couldn't help the short broken laugh that burst from his throat. "You could say that." He sighed.

Ana looked at him.You still have feelings for her.

"I did." He admitted softly. "But I love you." He told her firmly with a small smile.

She stared at him for a short while. Her eyes searched his.