“Don’t be frightened.” Avery said as she lowered her arms and turned towards her. Tears  streamed down her cheeks. She fell to her knees. 

“If I would have known I’d have never given up looking for you. I promise.” Bette said

“If you had you would have never been there for Tina, Alistair and Addy. They needed you more than I did.” Avery said. 

“They need you too.” Bette said. 

“Yes but they needed you more. You are a family now. That would have not happened had I been there. If I had not left Addy and Alistiar would have never bonded with you and Tina. They deserved to have moms and just a sister.” Avery walked towards her. Bette looked up at her. 

“What have you done to yourself?” She asked. 

“You are seeing me as my true self for the first time in 15 years. I have gone through the  last transformation. I will only age for a couple years and then never again.” Avery offered Bette her hand. 

“Are you the White Knight?” Shane asked. 

“Of course.” Avery smiled. 

“Why?” Bette asked. 

“Aunt Kit’s idea actually.” Avery pulled Bette to her feet. 

“She knew?” Bette said. 

“Yes, we’ve been corresponding since I left.” Avery said. 

“Why the White Knight then why not just raise taxes or something?” Bette asked. 

“It had to come from the people or it would have been rejected. Now they are taking up arms to take care of each other and protect each other from me. It’s ironic really.” Avery said. 

“You would find the humor in it wouldn’t you.” Bette said. 

“I am your child.” Avery smiled. “Which is why you have to take me in.” 

“We are not going to arrest you.” Shane said. 

“You have to.” Avery said. 

“The people are calling for you to be tried and sentenced as a criminal. Avery they want you. . .” Shane said. 

“Banished and so it will be for a while anyway until they need a warrior. It’s the way it’s supposed to be.” Avery said. 

“I won’t. You’ll have to find someone else.” Shane said. 

“There is no one else. I won’t be harmed. I promise.” Avery said. 

“Shane just do it.” Bette said. Shane nodded and placed the cold steel cuffs around Avery’s wrists. 

“Mom?” 

“Yes.” Bette sniffed. 

“I need you to take Dixie, Tina, Alistair and Addy back to LA. Dixie’s grandmother lives there. I need you to stay there.” Avery said. 

“No, I’m not ever letting you out of my sight again.” Bette said. 

“I promise when it’s all over I come home to you. I’ll have no where else to go. Shane can stay with me.” Avery said. 

“I don’t understand.” Bette said. 

“You never do.” Avery said. 

“I know, but I trust you and I’ll do as you ask.” Bette said. 

“We must go. The horses are waiting.” Dixie said from behind them. 

“You knew we were coming?” Bette said. 

“Of course.” Avery smiled.