Carlisle and Sheridan Campbell

"Diego and some of the other boys jumped Quin...it was bad they...hung from a tree and beat him. Of course his family and friends showed up looking for him." I said, hating to reveal that Aurora was the actual one who had killed him "We weren't there when it happened but...they said Aurora is the one who took his life."

I couldn't speak for a few minutes, felt like I was choking and like I was going to throw up all at the same time. "This never would've happened if he hadn't beat the shit out of Diego to begin with. This... this is not over," I said, slowly standing up, holding Sherri to me. "Will you... please bring him inside?"

"Of course. Help her inside." Darnell and I went to Diego and lifted his stretcher, bringing him in their house.

I laid Sherri carefully on the couch and sat down beside her, putting my head in my hands. "Who else was involved in this?"

I looked over at Darnell and then gave Carlisle their names "They think we should meet and talk about what's happened."

"What is there to talk about. They killed my son."

"I understand but we have people here who associate with them often. Family members and such. Even Sherri has here sister Faye at the other camp."

"I really don't care right now Cruz. No one, and I mean no one, crosses camps until I figure out what to do about this."



"Carlisle... we already promised Bella she could come see the baby whenever she wanted."



"I said no one. I need time to think about things, and figure all this out. I don't want anyone in danger."



"I'm not going back on my promise Carlisle. Bella didn't have anything to do with this."

"He's right. This...this was between Quin and Diego..."

"Yeah well it's a lot more widespread than just Quin and Diego. My son is... is dead and... and..." I ran my hands through my hair and broke down right there.

"I'm so sorry Carlisle, I know you're hurt and angry but I don't feel like going after them is the right call to make."

"They killed my son! How is it not right?"

"Because we'll just lose more people if that happens, and we've lost enough. A fight over a girl should not have escalated like this, it was done."

I ran my hands roughly through my hair and shook my head. "I need some time alone with my wife and son," I said quietly.

"Of course." I said as Darnell and I left the cabin.

I pulled Sherri back into my arms and just held her.



We closed the door behind us and started walking. "Man this is gonna turn ugly if we don't get a handle on it. And soon."

"We should meet with them regardless if he will or not. Diego and those boys had no right...let's not forget that he also snagged Allegra and Lea when they first arrived." I sighed.

"I know. He's always been a hothead. And this... was over something so stupid. Quin had a right to be angry with him. He slept with his fiance."

"I would have kicked someone's ass too for something like that. I'm sure killing him was the last thing Aurora wanted to do." I sighed and shook my head "What the hell are we going to do now?"

I shook my head. "No idea. We need to do something though, and soon. Before all hell breaks loose."

"He won't meet with them, maybe we should go over there ourselves."

"That might be a good idea. You have time now?"

"Yeah, I have the time. Let's go."

We headed off into the woods and in the direction of the other camp.

After what seemed like a lifetime I pulled gently out of Carlisle's arms and went to heat up some water on the stove. "He...he needs to be cleaned up." I whispered.