Omg! It's Chapter 60, let me tell you I didn't not think the story would be this long. I knew I wanted it to be over 30 chapters but this long? I'm not even sure when it's going to be done. There is still so much I have planned...if you can believe that. Lol Thanks to all of you who are dedicated to reading the story even with the heavy subject of it, sadly these types of hardships are a reality to some. So just remember never, ever judge someone for their actions, sometimes the perpetrator or person who is doing wrongful things can be a victim too.

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Felicity's POV.

It seems after the initiation of touching my mate things have become easier. I am able to touch others now, I just have to focus on staying calm and not freaking out. It took some time to start but now I can touch Warren and Dan. The smile they both gave me when I did was incredible, it made me feel like things were finally changing for the better. To tell the truth I did it when both of them weren't looking. I was downstairs in the kitchen with everyone I call friends, and while standing in between Warren and Dan I lifted my arms and placed my hands on their shoulders. Both of them froze in their places, and I didn't look up right away. When I felt their heads turn towards me and their eyes on me I lifted my gaze to theirs. I'm pretty sure I saw tears in both their eyes, I tear slipped from my eyes and I smiled at them, "I finally did it." You could say that night was one of the best nights of my life. I was getting better and as I already hit rock bottom I had nowhere else to go but up.

From that moment on I have slowly been trying to touch people more and more, no one has made a move to touch me yet but I can tell they really want to return the gesture. I know they haven't because they don't want to push me and I've really appreciated it. I'm pretty sure I will be able to handle that next step soon but not yet.

I'm lying in my bed contemplating all of this until I'm reminded I still need to go to school, I can't just forget about it. All of my marks are resting on my performance at the concert. I know they all know that schools almost over and I'm pretty sure no one has said anything, because they unsure if they should tell me. I've started getting frustrated lying at the pack house doing nothing, I need to get this hay bail rolling and nothing is going to happen if I just sit around doing nothing. I get up and walk out of my room, it's Saturday so everyone is here. I'm already dressed, I was just too lazy to get up off my bed right away.

I strut downstairs, everyone is already here sitting around the kitchen, I pull my shoulders back and take a deep breath. "I am tired of sitting around doing nothing, it is time for me to go back to school. The concert is next week and I need to be there. I have to play the piano, I have to, and none of you are going to stop me." I stay silent after that, making eye contact with each of them making sure they know nothing they say will sway my thoughts. My mind is set and there is no changing it.

Kendrick smiles at me, "we were actually just talking about whether or not you going to school was I good idea. I could see you getting restless, Warren actually called the school, all your teachers and spoke to them. We told them you were in a traumatic incident that made you unable to come and that we were hoping there would be no penalties when you returned and they all said it was fine! We were just figuring out how to tell you about it but you beat us to the punch. I'm glad you feel ready, we didn't want to put too much pressure on you, all things considering. You've been doing so well so I thought this might be the best thing for you."

I smiled hugely and lifted my arms up in achievement, "finally I get out of this place!" Then I realize what I've said and a blush heats my face, "sorry Warren I didn't mean for it to come out that way, you know what I mean." He laughs at me, "Yeah you're lucky I do. Whenever you're excited about something you never really knew how to filter your words." I gapped at him like a fish, "I do too!" That's when Dan laughed so hard that he fell off his chair, I glared at him and turned to everyone else like nothing happened.  "Anyway I'm starving, let's eat!"

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I was so nervous I didn't know what to do, thank goodness when they called the university they informed them that due to my trauma I would have Kendrick with me as it gave me comfort and he would know what to do if something happened. The university gave their full support without question and it made me feel a lot better. Today will be my first day back, we were just on our way there, and I had the full left side of my body pressed against Kendrick. I was shaking out of nervousness, although I know the university said they would be sensitive to my situation I was still worried about all of the students. Although I was in the pack house Warren kept them away from me so I wasn't uncomfortable. This will be my first time back in a crowd and I wasn't sure how I was going to handle it.

I feel warmth brush along my palm and fingers hold my hand. I look down to see Kendrick holding my hand and feel the comfort he is giving me. I flinched at the contact but do not pull away, instead I grip his hand in both of mine and held on tightly. I looked up at him, he was already looking at me with a warm smile on his face. He looks deeply into my eyes, checking for any signs of me wanting to stop but I just take a deep breath and give him a soft smile. I can do this, with Kendrick near me I will be safe, no one can hurt me. "I will never let anyone hurt you ever again," I look up at him in shock. Did he read my mind? "I heard you whisper to yourself, I didn't have to answer but I wanted to reassure you as well."

I hold on tighter to his hand, this is the first time I have accepted a touch from someone else first and instead of being scared I am comforted. Without thinking I rest my head on his shoulder. This man, how can I live without him beside me? A lesser man would have run away without looking back. Instead Kendrick continuously lends me his strength and stays by my side, I couldn't have asked for a better mate. Finally after what feels like the longest car ride of my life we arrive at the school. Sitting in the back with Kendrick sitting by the door on my left side and Dan sitting on my right, I wait for one of them to move but once the way is free I'm stuck feeling immobile and unable to move.

I feel a small tug on my hand but I can't get my body to move an inch, I feel my face being grabbed softly and I turn my head to him. My eyes connect with Kendrick's, "you can do this, my love. You are strong and confident. You have nothing to be afraid of, I will be with you every step of the way." It's like his words put breath back in me, I inhale deeply and take my first step out of the car.