#Chapter47We spent the rest of breakfast chatting with everyone. The things I have been feeling were creeping up on me but before they started to get worse, I focused on anything else. I found there were 25 apples in the basket on the table and I lost count on how many members were in here. After we had finished eating, a man entered the hall. He was scanning his eyes around the hall, he stopped when his eyes landed on Cory who was sat playing with Rhydian. His eyes lit up and he smiled at us. As he got closer to us, I recognised him. He stopped walking and stared at me. "Amaris?" He questioned, shocked. I nodded and chuckled. "I didn't know you were back." He gasped. I stood up and went over to him, "How did you not know?" I laughed, "I've been back for a while now. I came back for the funeral." I muttered. He smiled sadly at me. "It's good to see you. You look really good." He announced. "You too, Drake." I smiled. Drake was in our friend group in school, we were all close. H
#Chapter48*SEXUAL ABUSE WARNING.*This is a warning for sexual abuse, it's not descriptive but it could be a trigger. If you aren't comfortable reading this kind of thing, please don't read this Chapter. There will be slight hints in the next Chapter as to what happened to Amaris.Rhydian's POV. I sat staring at the envelope. I shakily picked it up, holding it tightly. I don't know if I can open this, what if she's leaving? What if she doesn't want me? My reaction to her being called Luna wasn't exactly my best moment. But, if she had given me a second to explain myself, she would have known why I reacted like that. It wasn't because she was referred to as my Luna, it was because someone else knew we were mates. I was surprised she had told someone.All I want to do is howl it from the highest point in the forest, claim her as my mate and let the world know. But, I know it's hard for her and I'm willing to go at any pace she needs, as long as the outcome is her by my side. 'Ju
#Chapter49It's been 3 hours since I put my heart on the line. 3 hours since I heard Rhydian's pain-filled growl echo throughout the forest. I've looked everywhere for him but it's like he's vanished. I know I said I'd wait for him to decide but there's nothing I hate more than the unknown. I want to know how he's feeling, what he wants to do. I just want to see him. I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. "Don't worry, Amaris. He'll come back with his tail between his legs." Ezra chuckled. I ignored him and stared forward. "What happened? Did you argue?" Lucas questioned, staring at the broken desk. I felt bad, he'd destroyed his office because of me. "He knows about Noah." I deadpanned, not taking my eyes off the wall in front of me. Lucas gasped and rushed over to me. He sat next to me and grabbed my face, forcing me to look at him. "How did he take it?" He asked, nervously. I glared at him, "Well, he's not here if he?" I questioned, well more like stated. "He's probably
#Chapter50"Amaris, you can't walk around with red eyes!" Lucas shrieked as I left the office. I rolled my eyes and carried on walking with Lucas hot on my tail."Why not? They're a part of me." I shrugged.I reached the top of the stairs and turned to face Lucas. "People will be afraid. You've only just told them about your wolf and going around with red eyes is going to cause unnecessary problems." He muttered. I glared at him and he shrunk back. "I'll go lock myself in my room then or maybe I'll go back to Canada." I snapped.I don't see his problem. I'm a Dark Wolf and it's time I start embracing it. "You can't go... go back to Canada." Lucas stammered. "Nobody accepts me here." I deadpanned before walking down the stairs. "Amaris." I heard Tristan behind me as I stepped off the stairs. I turned my head slightly and Tristan was stood by the kitchen door with his arms crossed."Of course you told your dad." I snickered, glancing at Lucas. "Amaris, you need to shift back," Tristan
#Chapter51"I'm going to kiss you. So, if you don't want me to, say something now." He replied breathily.I blinked a few times. Did I hear right? His face was moving closer to me in slow motion, he was giving me time to back out. I couldn't stop the bubbly feeling in my stomach at what was about to happen.Sure I've kissed before but it was only ever him. It was never a full-blown makeout session though. What if I'm no good? I don't even know how to do it properly. This is too embarrassing.'Let him take the lead. Follow him.'I held my breath as he tenderly pressed his lips to mine. My eyes went wide as tingles exploded throughout my body. I fluttered my eyes closed and let out the breath I was holding. He kissed me gently, his lips were so soft and inviting. I had no idea what I was doing, maybe if I just follow his movements, it'll work!He snaked his hand around to the back of my neck, he tilted my head slightly and deepened the kiss. A breathy moan escaped passed my lips ca
#Chapter52Rhydian's posture changed, he stood straighter. He was going into Alpha mode. "Where?" He ordered. Ezra stood straight and bowed his head slightly. "South." He answered before hurrying out of the room. Watching their interaction between Alpha and pack member was quite something. Rhydian being all dominant was doing things to me. I took a deep breath, there's a time and place for that.Rhydian turned his head to me with a smirk on his face. "Later, baby." He winked. I rolled my eyes, I've learned that when I get these kinds of feelings he can sense my arousal, as Aurora said. "Stay here and don't leave." He demanded using his Alpha voice, I raised my brow at him. Really? Using his Alpha voice on me, he really thought that was going to work. I shook my head, "Come on, we need to see what's going on." I said pushing him out of the room.He dug his heels into the floor, "No, I'm being serious. Stay here." He deadpanned. "You can either spend all day trying to get me to submit
#Chapter53Rhydian's POV.I carried my mate's limp body in my arms, fighting the urge to fucking cry. I have absolutely no idea what happened. One minute she was fine then she had some sort of breakdown. I don't know who this wolf is but Amaris seems to. "Lucas, I need you at the pack hospital. I'm on my way there with Amaris." I linked Lucas. "What happened?" His panicked voice filled my mind. "No time to explain. Just meet me there." I snapped. I arrived at the pack hospital just as Ezra arrived with the wolf. He nodded at me, his eyes full of worry when he spotted Amaris. I quickly made my way into the hospital, as soon as the nurses noticed me they all came running, fussy over Amaris. They were all talking over each other and I couldn't get a word in. I growled asserting my dominance, they instantly paled and quietened down. "Let me through." Doctor Reeves ordered as he waded through the nurses. "Alpha." He greeted. "Come on." He gestured his head towards the long corri
#Chapter54Rhydian's POV"Rhydian, you need to go home and get some rest." Tristan sighed. It's been 4 days and Amaris is showing no signs of waking up. I need her to wake up, I need her to come back. I miss her so much. I groaned and shook my head at Tristan. "I'm not leaving her." I deadpanned. I haven't left the hospital since I brought her here. I have been showering in the small shower cubicle in the bathroom. We really need to invest in some bigger showers. I have been holding meetings sat by Amaris's bedside. The Moon Lake Pack's Alpha has reported sightings of a rogue group that have taken residence in the north of our territory. It definitely can't be a coincidence. We spoke to the wolf council about how to proceed, I don't trust them... Not after what both packs have been through. "Have you heard from Alpha Jacob?" Tristan questioned, taking a seat opposite me. He's been here every day along with Lucas and Elijah. Ezra pops in a few times but he's focusing on guarding