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Jake watched heartbroken as Amby was taken away.

He was caught between choosing love or duty.

He ignored the Elders' talk and went to Amby's room.

He stared at their pictures.

He felt alone, with her laughter encoring through every corner of the room.

"Stop!" He screamed and covered his both ears with his hands.

The image of smiling Amby appeared right in front of him.

"My love, do you know why you are hurting? Is because I didn't do it." Amby's image exclaimed.

Jake slowly uncovered his ears and was stunned as he blankly stared at her.

"Amby..." He tried touching her but she disappeared.

Then appeared behind him.

"Why would you do that to me? You promised to be my protector! Jake! They took me away! They insulted me! Why didn't you stop them? Why!" Amby's voice yelled.

"Stop, please!" Jake burst into tears and fell to his knees crying.

"Please stop Amby!" He cried.

He felt like a tab on his shoulder and this time, Amby's image had tears in her eyes.

"You are a just Alpha, not for the