#Chapter18"Amaris, the doctor is here to see you." Tristan gently shook me, waking me up. I groaned and opened my eyes. The doctor was stood at the foot of the bed, reading my medical chart. He looked up from the chart and beamed at me. "It's been a while since I last saw you... Alpha." He smiled brightly at me. I frowned at him, I don't recognise him. "I see you don't remember me, I was the one that treated you after Al-" He was cut off by Tristan snarling at him, "Not now, Doc. Amaris needs to rest and bringing that up will only set her back." Tristan warned. The doctor shook his head and apologised before coming round the side of the bed to me. "I'm Doctor Reeves." He greeted. "So, Alpha how are you feeling?" He questioned, staring down at me. I rolled my eyes and snorted, "I'd be much better if you didn't call me Alpha." I groaned. He glanced between me and Tristan awkwardly. "But... You're my Alpha." He stammered. I rolled my eyes again at him and huffed dramatically. "I'm f
#Chapter19"Get some rest, I'll be back to check on you soon." Tristan gently kissed my forehead before leaving my room. After I broke down to Tristan, he ushered me out of the hospital and straight to the house. I avoided eye contact with Rhydian as much as I could. He huffed and stormed away. I was kinda disappointed when he didn't follow and demand to talk to me. This mate bond is fucking stupid. I pulled the blanket up and buried my head under. 'You should at least talk to him.' Aurora whined. 'I can't...' I whispered.'Well, you should definitely tell him about our past.' She advised. I huffed, blocking her out and closed my eyes, hoping sleep takes over soon. We pulled up outside of a huge mansion, it was beautiful. There were cars lined up, waiting for all the wolves to exit their vehicles. It came to our turn and we were introduced. "Welcome to the mating ceremony. Amaris Thorne and Lucas Thorne from The Dark Wolf Pack." A guard announced, opening our door. I stepped
#Chapter20"What do you mean?" He asked, his voice full of curiosity. "Just trust me." I croaked, the pain was increasing again and I knew something wasn't right. "Why should I trust you? When you don't trust me?" He said, his voice full of pain. I glanced at him, "I want to tell you, but I'm-" I screwed my eyes shut and whimpered. "Amaris?" He panicked. He jumped up from the floor and carefully sat next to be on the bed, placing his hand just above where my bandage was. The pain eased slightly and I opened my eyes gradually, keeping my eyes fixated on him. "You're my mate, aren't you?" He whispered, gazing down at me. "RHYDIAN!" Ezra bellowed from downstairs. Rhydian looked towards the door and then back at me, "I'll go get the doctor." He smiled as he stood up. He walked to the door, glanced back at me then ran out of the room. "No, don't get a shower on your own. Aunt Georgie will be there soon." Tristan finally mind linked back."The pack doctor is here. There's something
#Chapter21Well, that was the most painful thing I have ever had to endure. But the effects from the antidote worked quickly. I wasn't in that much pain anymore.Doctor Reeves apologised profusely for not picking up on the Hemlock. Although he couldn't help it, Hemlock isn't detected until a few hours.1I managed to keep complete control too; well, with a little help from Rhydian.'A lot of help.' Aurora chuffed.I rolled my eyes and snuggled further into my cover. Everyone left so I could get some rest. Well, everyone but Rhydian, he's downstairs in case I need him. Much to my reluctance, he wouldn't take no for an answer.But I secretly like that he's still here... I think. Either that or Aurora is projecting her feelings onto me. We may be one soul but we definitely have two minds. I'm still not sure if I completely trust him whereas Aurora wants to roll over and let him have his way.'Damn right I do. I want to meet my other half. I want his wolf.' Aurora quipped.I blocked
#Chapter22"Thank you for dinner, it was lovely." I thanked Rhydian as we headed towards the clearing for my fathers funeral."It was nothing." He shrugged. "Do you want to lead the funeral?" He asked, glancing at me.I shook my head and sighed. "No, you're the Alpha." I smiled, looking at him. He stopped and stood in front of me. "I may be an Alpha but I'm not their Alpha." He smiled, "You're our Alpha."1He just doesn't give up about me being Alpha. I rolled my eyes and pushed him slightly to continue walking. "You lead." I monotoned, walking towards the clearing.As we neared the clearing, I noticed the whole pack was here already. I stopped dead in my tracks and scanned the area. There was some in wolf form and some in human form.Everyone turned to face me when they sensed me. Some bowed in respect, which I recognised but others observed me. Trying to figure out who I was. As I looked closer, I noticed that she-wolf, Selena was stood with a few other wolves.I growled lowly
#Chapter23"I had a whole speech planned out, I was going to talk about how amazing my dad was..." I started. "But, you all know that.""You all know the type of man he was." I said."So, I'm going to tell him how much he meant to me..." I hesitated, "One last time." I turned around, facing Tristan he nodded and moved to the side.I slowly stepped up to his coffin and layed my hand gently on top. I can't believe the last time I saw him was 3 years ago... I'm so selfish. I should have come back, I had the protection of my necklace."You were my hero." I said, looking at the photo of him on top of the coffin. "You gave me everything I could have ever wished for." I sniffled, tracing the lines along the coffin."You was... you... " I stuttered, trying to catch my breath. I hung my head, letting the tears fall freely.I felt two warm arms wrap around my waist, sending shock waves and tingles throughout my entire body. I leaned my head against Rhydian's chest, inhaling deeply taking
#Chapter24I don't know how long we have been laying beside the lake. Aurora is laid with her head against her paws with Ryder resting his head on top of hers."Ryder wants to meet you," Rhydian commented through our link.He wants to meet me? Why would he want to meet me?'We're his mate. He's met me, now he wants to meet you.' Aurora whined.'Suppose so...' I groaned as Aurora moved her head slightly making Ryder grunt."Make sure he stays where he is," I warned Rhydian through our link.Ryder sat on the ground, keeping his eyes glued on us. Aurora crouched low and we began the shift. The sounds of bones cracking and snapping filled the air. My bones snapped back into my human form as the fur disappeared.I kneeled in front of him, waiting for him to come to me. He stood up and wandered over to cautiously. He stopped maybe a foot in front of me, sat down and just watched me.When neither of us attempted to move, Ryder laid in front of me, resting his head on his paws. I gigg
#Chapter25I tossed and turned trying to fall asleep, but I'm too agitated, it just isn't happening. I have every possible scenario running through my head at how tomorrow will play out. My conversation with Rhydian on the walk home has made everything ten times worse.Every time I close my eyes I see the pained look of guilt and regret spiralling around Rhydian's eyes. This must have something to do with the conversation I heard between him and Lucas. I'm kicking myself for spending time with him...I growled, flailing myself around on my bed like I'm possessed. I'm so fucking angry at myself. Why did I let him get this close?! It's almost like he's in my head. I know the mate band works in mysterious ways but how can you be so drawn to someone you don't want?'But we do want him.' Aurora whined.'No. I don't want anything to do with the mate bond. We still don't know if this is real.' I groaned.I don't trust him but hell, if I don't want him here right now. I pulled the pillow