#Chapter7'We'll be meeting Rhydian and Lucas soon. Make sure you keep calm.' I reminded Aurora. 'I will be. He still could be our true mate.' She claimed. 'You keep calm.' She retorted.'No, I'm not doing this.' I argued. 'If he wasn't our true mate. He would know about the potion and he would be showing signs that he's our mate.' She stressed. I know this is hard for her too. I had to watch my wolf slowly deteriorate when we were tricked. It took her months to get back to normal. This time we need to be extra careful. I headed into the bedroom after my shower, looking for my suitcase. I hope Uncle Tristan left it here. I glanced around the messy room and saw my suitcase in shreds... Along with all my clothes. I sighed and threw my hands up, what am I supposed to do now? I headed downstairs in search of my phone. I know it wasn't in the kitchen, I would have noticed it. Maybe the living room? I went into the living room, I glanced around the room and saw my phone and bag o
#Chapter8Ria backed away, shaking her head. "No, he wouldn't do that." She grumbled. I sighed and ran my fingers threw my hair. "I refuse to believe I've found my mate." I denied. She shrugged but kept quiet. "My dad was murdered by rogues, it was obvious I would turn up and instantly, I've found my mate again." I shrieked. "It's too much of a coincidence." I protested.That is the first time I have said out loud what happened to my dad. I have to admit it feels like a weight has been lifted. "When you put it like that, it does sound a little suspicious" She admitted. I sighed heavily and dragged my hands down my face. "I don't know what I'm going to do," I mumbled against my hands.She pulled my hands away and held them, "What you are not going to do is let it get to you. If it is from the potion again, we just have to careful what you take from people." She declared. I nodded and smiled at her. "Don't let him know, you know." She attested. "That way we could find out one
#Chapter9Rhydian draped his arm over my shoulder and my body ignited. Sparks were flying everywhere, my whole body tingled. Every sense was filled by him. I panicked and tried stepping away, he tightened his arm around me. He didn't seem to be affected or he wasn't paying attention to it.This was the proof I needed. This is the potion. 'No, maybe he doesn't feel it because he hasn't sensed us as his mate.' Aurora said quietly. 'I don't trust him, Rory. I don't trust anyone.'She was pulling at strings now, I know all she wants is her mate. That's all any wolf wants. Especially mine. Selena gaped at us, her eyes danced between black and green, she was fighting her wolf for control. She obviously feels she has some kind of claim on him. Maybe she's his true mate and she doesn't like what he's doing. Well, news flash little wolf, neither do I!Rhydian cleared his throat. I glanced up at him, in shock. "Selena, this is Amaris." He grinned, she looked at him puzzled before sayin
#Chapter10"When will she wake up?" I heard Rhydian whisper. I blinked my eyes a few times then glanced around the room. I was in an office, laid on a sofa."I don't know." Lucas whispered, sighing. I pulled myself up, slowly. I looked down at my clothes, my blood splattered clothes. I gasped and stood up.Rhydian and Lucas spun around to face me as I pulled off the hoodie. "Goddess Amaris!" Lucas shrieked. I pulled my sweatpants down and stepped out of them.I glanced up at them. Rhydian's eyes were wide, his tongue practically hanging out. Lucas had his hands covering his eyes. "I had to get out of those clothes." I said, shivering in disgust."Rhydian, give her your shirt or something, man." Lucas whined. I shook my head at Rhydian, "I don't want your shirt." He pulled his shirt over his head, "Well, you need to wear something." He rolled his eyes, throwing his shirt at me.I caught his shirt then pulled it over my head. It fell midway on my thighs.I had to fight against the
#Chapter11"Yo... you." I spluttered, again."Well, if this isn't a nice surprise... sis." He smirked."You're a wolf?" I gaped.Out of everyone I expected to walk out from the trees... Ezra wasn't one of them."And you are one too." He rolled his eyes, "I didn't sense your wolf. I still don't." He added."I didn't sense yours either." I countered. He chuckled, "Touche."He leaned against a tree and folded his arms. "So, you said you knew me because of my last name? Why did you look so shocked to see me in wolf form?" I asked, puzzled.He chuckled again, "We went to the same school." He looked down, "I haven't been around much. I've come back for the funeral." He said, slowly.I took a deep breath, " The funeral... it's my fathers." I whispered."You're that Amaris." He stated. "I'm so sorry about you-" I cut him off... "Please don't say you're sorry about my loss. That's all I've heard." I rolled my eyes."Ok, I won't." He quickly said, holding his hands up in defence. "So,
#Chapter12I spent the evening yesterday with Lucas and Elijah and it was the best couple of hours I have had in a while. Elijah and Lucas are total opposites, Lucas is always on edge and wants things done here and now unlike Elijah, he's so laid back and has a wicked sense of humour. Their wedding photos were absolutely stunning, Lucas looked so happy. I'm gutted I missed it. I stretched out in bed and groaned. Tristan and Georgie did an amazing job of my bedroom, they replaced pretty much everything. I rolled over and grabbed my phone from the side table. I unlocked it then promptly screwed my eyes shut as the light blinded me. I let my eyes adjust before I looked properly at it. There was a text from Ria and Lucas. I opened Ria's first...Ria Roo xo - Do you want to have a pamper day ready for tomorrow? xxMe - Um, yeah that'll be... nice. XxRia Roo xo - Well get ready. I'll be at yours soon or we can meet at the packhouse xxMe - Packhouse, 1 hour. See you soon
#Chapter13"Why can I bring you back from whatever happens to you?" He questioned.My eyes went wide and I froze. Does he not know what a mate bond does?! I'm so confused. Maybe I should reveal myself, just take my necklace off and let him sense me. 'Not yet. Find out what he was talking to Lucas about.' Aurora suggested. That is a good idea, not one I was expecting, especially from my wolf who was ready to give Rhydian the benefit of the doubt. "I don't know what you mean," I replied nonchalantly, with my eyes fixed on the wall opposite us. "No one else could get through to you." He exclaimed. "What happens to you? Why do you go all... dark?" He faltered. I sighed and reluctantly rested my head against his chest. I felt him stiffen but quickly relax. "Didn't my dad tell you?" I whispered. I thought he would have done, especially when he gave the Alpha position to him. "No. All your dad said was you were different." He explained, "But that could have meant anything." "I d
#Chapter14I paused in front of the hospital and took a deep breath. I really need to go in there and find out how Elijah is and apologise for hurting him. I hung my head down and let a stray tear fall. I don't know how I'm going to do this without losing it. Keeping calm helps keep everything at bay, but I'm not going to be able to stay calm with this guilt eating at me. 'Use Rhydian as an anchor.' Aurora whispered. 'An anchor?' I puzzled. 'Use the mate bond to your advantage. Fake or not.' She stated. I sighed, knowing she was right. I glanced up and Rhydian, who was stood beside me, eyeing me intensely. His lips turned up into a small smile. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Come on, Amaris. This is the only way you're going to be able to go in there. I opened my eyes, slowly. He was watching me, staring. "I need you to do me a favour." I groaned. He raised one brow at me, waiting for me to continue. "Look, I'm not sure why you calm me but I need you to do it no
#Chapter303WHEREVER YOU GO, I GO“So, we’re going to live in the palace forever?” Callie asked.Brody glanced at me with his brow raised. We haven’t discussed what’s going to happen. I still want to be part of the royal guard, but now I have someone else to think about.What does Brody want to do with his life? Would he be happy staying in the palace? There are all these little things we’re going to have to deal with.Until the threat to my life, well all our lives are dealt with, the best place for us is the palace. But after that, I need to think about Brody and Callie, not just myself.“I don’t know about the future, but yes, for now, we’re staying at the palace.” I answered. “Is that okay with you both?”“I like the palace. I like my bedroom. I like your family. I want to stay.” Callie answered.I smiled at her and nodded. “I’m glad you like it here.”I glanced to Brody, he seemed deep in thought. He smiled sweetly at me and took hold of my hand and Callie’s.“Wherev
#Chapter302LITTLE DETAILSI have no idea how I’m feeling right now, there are so many thoughts running through my mind.I’m confused why I’ve got a mate and a beloved. I know we have a family history of having two... Nanna Ayla had two mates, but they think that was because of the prophecy, and Grandad Leon was always supposed to be her true mate, but never in my wildest dreams would I have expected me to have a mate and a beloved.I’m happy, elated, absolutely over the moon at the fact Brody is my beloved. He’s everything I wanted in a beloved. He’s thoughtful, caring, and a decent being. I’m certainly lucky to have been blessed to spend my life with him.But I’m also worried. No, I’m absolutely petrified. When Luca finds out I’m also destined for someone else, I don’t even want to think about what he’d do. He’s going to be angry and jealous, and that’s a dangerous combination. Jealousy can make even the nicest people do wrong things. Luca is deranged and definitely wo
#Chapter301HIS SCENT“So, you and Brody?” Olivia smirked as she placed some pieces of fruit in five bowls.“I know that face, Liv. There is nothing going on.” I groaned, “we’re just friends.”“Friends definitely don’t look at each other the way you two do.” She snickered.Olivia placed the knife onto the kitchen island and looked at me with a serious expression. She leaned against the kitchen island, resting her chin on the palm of her hand.“In all seriousness, how are you doing now you’re back?” She asked.I took a deep breath, then smiled at Olivia.“I’m glad to be back.” I sighed, “really glad to be back”.”“We’re glad to have you back,” she smiled sweetly. “Are you going with Brody when he gets his scent back?”I nodded and pushed away from the kitchen island. “He’s nervous about it, so I want to be there for him.”"You just want to know what he smells like." Allie quipped.She’s not wrong. I am intrigued to know what his scent is like. When I
#Chapter300WISHFUL THINKINGI halted in the doorway and frowned. My eyes darted around my dad’s office. My dad was sitting behind his desk with his arms crossed over his chest, with Mum perched on a chair beside him holding his arm. Coby and Ryder were standing by Uncle Elias and Uncle Levi in deep conversation. Grandad Leon and Nanna Ayla were behind Mum and each had their hands on her shoulder."No matter what they have to tell us, I’m here, we go through this together." Allie promised. ”We’re stronger than the rogues."They all looked to me with hints of anger and worry all over their faces.“So, what’s wrong?” I questioned as I moved further into the office, and Brody closed the door behind us.“You might want to sit down, sweetheart.” Dad instructed, pointing to the sofas on the other side of the room.I led Brody towards the sofas and made sure he was sat next to me. I’m going to need him close if I’m going to get through this. Mum and Dad joined us, sitting
#Chapter299THE PLACE IS A MAZE“Lila, sweetheart, wake up.”My eyes shot open, and I stared blankly ahead at Brody’s chest; we must have fallen asleep. It took me a few seconds to register, it was my mum’s voice. I peered over my shoulder. My mum was standing beside my bed, awkwardly shuffling side to side on her feet.I sat slowly to try and not wake Brody, and turned completely to Mum.“Everything okay?” I asked.“I’m sorry, Lo.” She sighed, “I didn’t want to enter your room without your permission, but it’s important, baby.”“Sure. What’s wrong?” I asked.She shook her head and took a deep breath.“Dad is waiting for us in his office.”I raised my brow, then nodded.“Okay, give me a minute,” I sighed.I leaned forward and grabbed the comforter from the bottom of the bed and pulled it over Brody.“Brody should probably hear this as well.” She mumbled.“Meet you at Dad’s office then?” I suggested.Mum nodded her head and took a deep breath
#Chapter298A LITTLE NEEDYCallie was over the moon with her bedroom, the smile never left her face. When I showed Brody his room, she didn’t want to come, she wanted to stay in her bedroom and play with her new toys. I didn’t blame her though, she had plenty to choose from, my parents definitely spoiled her.I left Brody to settle in his room, get a shower or whatever he wanted to do. I showed him which room mine was, and that if he or Callie needed me, they could come to my room.I stood in the middle of my room and dragged in a shaky breath. The last time I was in here, I was with Olivia when we were getting ready for my birthday party. I was starting to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Being alone in the room gave me a weird feeling. I need to not think about before and anything that happened. If I think too much, I may just be heading for a mental breakdown."Can we talk?" Brody’s voice filled my mind, and the little anxiety I was beginning to feel about being alone sl
#Chapter297STUPID SOUNDPROOF ROOMSI introduced Callie to the boys after getting the sweetest hello from them. They definitely missed me as much as I missed them. All four of them clung to me for ages. But the meeting between Callie and the boys was cute and warmed my heart. They were certainly excited to meet her. They got on really well, and I knew they would do.We spent time playing in the playroom while Brody was with my dad. I was glad I was with them, because it took my mind off my dad and Brody; it kept me occupied enough that my mind wasn’t constantly thinking about what is being said. I know Brody won’t tell them anything about what happened to me, but part of me wishes he did, because then I wouldn’t have to. Although Brody doesn’t know everything, I mean, he gets the gist of it, but he wasn’t always there."I’ll be there when you tell them. I’ve got your back." Allie cooed."I’m so lucky to have you."When Brody came to the playroom, I heard him and Corbo
#Chapter296FIERY SPIRITBrody’s POV.His eyes went wide, then he cleared his throat and straightened himself out. “You know about our history?” He questioned, raising his brow and leaning forward.I nodded. “Yeah, my mother um, told me after I met Alora.”“And you still saved my daughter?” He questioned.“I’m not my mother. Alora is special, nothing like what they said hybrids were. I had to get her out of there.” I answered.A broad smile appeared on King Alarix’s face as he nodded and sat back with his arms folded.“The guy that pulled her away, who is he?” Corbon asked.I furrowed my brows. “I wasn’t there, so I don’t know what happened, but I assume you’re talking about Luca.” I replied.“And who is this Luca?" Corbon growled.“He’s a wolf, but I don’t know much about him. I can’t tell you anything else though, it’s not my place to say.” I sighed.“The hell you can’t.” Corbon growled. “Tell me about him.”“That’s enough, Corbon.” King Alarix
#Chapter295WHAT EXACTLY ARE YOUBrody’s POV.I followed King Alarix through the palace. It was huge, I don’t think I have ever seen something so grand. When I think of palaces, I imagine old fashion colour schemes, but this isn’t anything like it. The palace is modern and open planned, lots of space.“Just around this corner.” King Alarix mentioned over his shoulder.I nodded and smiled at him. My mind kept going back to the reunion between Alora and her family. Everything we went through getting out of that place, seeing them all together, was so worth it. I don’t think I have ever seen a mum and dad fawn so much over their children. It was heartwarming to witness.My dad died when I was young, so I don’t remember anything about him. Callie’s dad tried, but my mother wasn’t very maternal, so she complained whenever he showed Callie an ounce of love and affection.Our children need to grow up to be leaders, do not make them weak.Showing love and affection does