I couldn’t go see Amy tonight, I couldn’t sit in a room with her. Not being able to hold her, kiss her, all while acting like I’m fine with her leaving. I knew I’d lose it, and I don’t want her to hate me even more for not making it easier for her to leave. Dallas was pissed and said it upset her by not seeing me, but I feel I would have upset her more by being there.I look over at the clock it’s two in the morning, just four more hours til Amy leaves. Fuck. What am I supposed to do, I can’t force her to stay. She isn’t even talking to me right now. Dallas is passed out on the couch in my room, he said he wanted to sleep over here since he has to be up early. I’m still undecided if I want to say goodbye, I don’t know if I won’t throw her over my shoulder and bring her back to my house.I hear the door to my house shut loudly, and someone yelling my name. I jump out of bed and race for the stairs turning on the lights. “Amy? What are...” I can’t finish as I see her covered in blood. W
During the next night, Amy got pulled back into surgery two more times. I can see the hope slowly draining from everyone’s eyes, even Dallas’s. Every time they come and update us, his eyes dim a shade. He’s been trying so hard to keep it together for everybody, but he’s slipping. “Why don’t you boys go home and get some rest. We will call you the minute they update us.” My mom says sweetly. None of us are able to sleep right now, but she wants us to try. I shake my head, no. I’m not going anywhere until I can see her. My mom sighs, knowing she’s not going to win if she tries to push this.My dad steps up, “Go home, shower and rest. We will call you if anything happens.” He uses his Alpha command. Everybody stands up, except for me. He looks at me confused, “I’m not leaving, not until I can see her!” I shout and sit back in my chair glaring at my father. I see a faint smile on my mom’s lips, apparently proud that I’m able to standup to his Alpha command, or proud because I did it for A
Liam keeps watching me like I’m going to die any second, and a part of me wishes I had. The memories of that night, the pain... My mom. My mom is dead. Waking up and not seeing her, confirmed it. She would have been here if she had been able to. She died, because of what? Because my father is crazy? He said my mom hid me for eighteen years, but why? Did she know he was crazy? What else was my mom hiding from me? Was all of this my fault?I’m torn from my thoughts with Liam looking at me like he asked me a question. He realizes I wasn’t paying attention and asks again, “Are you hungry? The doctor said you could eat, if you’re feeling up to it.” I nod my head, and he kisses my forehead and leaves to get me food. I’m not sure why I said yes, I’m not hungry at all. He left Dallas and Mia to watch over me. Dallas walks over to the seat that Liam’s been occupying, sits down and grabs my hand. “Aims, I know I can’t understand what you went through, but can you at least talk to us?” He pleads
We see the therapist come into the waiting room, and she signals for us to follow her into a small room. I mind-link Dallas to go stay with Amy and he instantly heads that direction. She’s already been alone longer than I would like right now.My mom, dad and I walk into the room, and she motions for all of us to sit down. We all sit and wait patiently for her to tell us what she wants to say. She sighs and looks at my dad. “She said it was her father.” My parents' eyes go wide and then they glance at me trying to control their faces. Her dad? For as long as I’ve known her she hasn’t had a dad. Before I can ask about it, Dr. Kennedy continues, “I didn’t get a ton out of her, but she did tell me she blames herself. She knows her mom has passed, she said she saw her. She says she took off a necklace that she believes was keeping her hidden from her father, saying if she hadn’t, he wouldn’t have found them. I’m having her put on some anxiety and depression medication, hopefully that can
It’s the day of the funeral, and I get dressed in a nice black dress and black heels. I stare at myself in the mirror, looking to see if I look different. I know I feel different, I feel empty. My friends have tried like hell to help me, but how are they supposed to replace a missing part of me. I lost my mother, and on top of that it’s my fault. How does someone heal that?Liam walks up behind me, and I watch him in the mirror, he’s dressed in a nice black suit with a red tie and black dress shoes. I’ve never seen Liam dressed so formally, even at prom. I’d like to say I like it but the reason for it makes me want to puke. He doesn’t say anything he just studies my face in the mirror. His mom yells up for us that it’s time to go. Liam grabs my hand and kisses it slowly, still watching me, and leads me to the front door. I know he’s worried about me, and worried that I’m not talking, but nothing I have to say will put their hearts at ease. They don’t want to know what I’m thinking.I
Dallas and I wait outside the bathroom, for Amy to finish her shower. She finally slept, but you can read it all over her face that it wasn’t peaceful. “She talked.” Dallas says softly, I nod. “Progress, slow, but it’s happening.” I say, a little excited that she’s finally talking, but trying not to get my hopes up to high in case she regresses. He smiles and looks at the ground, seemingly thinking the same thing I am.Amy walks out in black leggings and a blue t-shirt and looks at both of us. She sighs and comes over sitting between the two of us. She grabs one of each of our hands and lays her head down on my shoulder. “I want to get out today. Maybe a walk?” She asks taking her head off my shoulder and looking at me then at Dallas. We both smile, “Of course, Aims.” Dallas answers, putting his head on her shoulder. We both couldn’t be happier, the most she’s gotten out is walking to a car. This could be good for her.It’s only a little after six, so we head down to make something to
I’ve been planning this party all week; I already have the horse and bounce house. I don’t know if Cole was serious or not, but figure it’ll be funny either way. Liam’s yard is going to be a carnival. Like, literally. I’ve hired a carnival to come out. Should be fun. Luna Julia gave me her card and said have fun, so I did. I know it was probably just to take my mind off things, and it has helped. Everybody will have fun, even adults, so I figure it’s a win win.I haven’t had a nightmare again. Since Liam’s been sleeping with me, my sleep has been peaceful, which is nice. I’m out in Liam’s backyard, directing people where to go. I can feel eyes on me, I always have eyes on me. They’re always watching me, waiting for me to snap. But I honestly feel okay. There’s still a sadness I don’t think will ever go away, but keeping my mind off of it really seems to be helping. I just refuse to look across the street, I don’t want to think about all the memories in that house. I’m trying to keep e
Look, I know its only mid-May, but it was a highly requested. The line starts with Cole, Dallas, me, Liam, Mia and ends with Walker. We make it through the first half with minimal scares. Though, Cole keeps pretending that everything scares him, making the haunted house more funny then scary.Liam’s leaving a little space between us, letting me try and be a little more scared and have a little fun. I walk around a corner, not too far behind Dallas. When something grabs my arm, there’s instant pain a little above my wrist with how hard they’re holding. I look over and see bright red eyes and creepy ass smile, in the black lights overhead. It’s him! I scream and throw myself at Liam. “Hey, it’s okay. It’s all fake.” He tells me, I slowly pull my head out of his chest and look at the spot. There’s nothing there. I shake my head, “No, he was there!” I yell and grab onto Liam tighter. He looks and starts to push at the wall, and it opens up. He looks back at me worriedly. Dallas immediatel
My eyes open and I can see the sun shining through the curtains. I wonder how long I was out this time.Everything looks brighter, clearer, that scent. Goddess that scent! I throw my body up into sitting and look around. I’m in Liam’s room, I can smell it here, but my body starts moving before I can even give it commands.I look down, I’m wearing one of Liam’s t-shirts and it looks like some of my shorts. My legs take me to the hallway, down the stairs, through the living room and into the kitchen.My body freezes, ‘Mate!’ My wolf exclaims, just as Liam turns from putting a plate in the sink. My brain doesn’t process anything as my feet carry me to Liam and I jump into his waiting arms.Our lips clash in the next second, and it feels like I’ve come up for air. Like my bodies been held under water my entire life and I can finally breathe.I hear cheers go up around us, but I can’t focus on anything except my body pressed against Liam’s, my mate! Goddess, I never thought I’d say those w
This can’t be happening. Not again. She was left alone for five seconds! No!I watch as Dallas paces back and forth along the street, looking for her. Her scent disappears after we leave the porch. The only other scent is ours!Did her father find her?Everybody is looking, but we won’t find her. Not by scent, and she’s been gone too long that we’d see her.My mind races, as I try to figure out anything. Try to think of any plan. “Do you think maybe she ran again?” Cole asks softly behind me. A low growl leaves my throat.“How do you suppose she did that, Cole? She could barely walk! You think she just took off?” I scream at him. He puts his hands up, “Hey, I’m just pointing out all the possibilities! It wouldn’t be the first time!” He screams back at me.Already everybody is on edge. Fuck! I scoff, my hand running down my face. Then turn away from him. We’re just going to keep butting heads if I stay and argue.Hours we search for her. Hours! I can’t believe she’s gone again. The tho
Breathing heavily, trying to stay conscience, I look up at Andy. Who has taken a break from destroying me. “Why?” I ask, because he was never nice to me, but to team up with Clara… For this…He turns glaring at me, then shrugs. “Guess you won’t be leaving this room anyway. She’s, my mate.” I feel all the blood in my body freeze. What?!I’ve always been told mates mean everything to people that get them. Yet, he’s watching his mate try to get with someone else?“She’s going to become Luna, then kill Liam. Then I’ll be Alpha when she marries me.” He says with all the confidence in the world. I just shake my head at him, “She’s using you.” I tell him.He snarls at me, “You don’t know what you’re talking about.” He growls and I grimace. Not wanting him to continue beating me.“I know she’s loved Liam for as long as I can remember. I know she’s done everything to get rid of me to get to him.” I try to make him see. He just snarls again, “It’s all apart of the plan!” He shouts, coming to st
After throwing up black liquid for what feels like forever, I finally brush my teeth and walk out to the living room.Liam hasn’t left my side since I entered the bathroom, but Dallas grabs my hand as soon as I exit. Pulling me and Liam next to him, so he can be close to me.I lean my head on his shoulder and sigh. The pain in my stomach still there, but less. They walk me over to the couch, and I look for Hazel.I see her standing over the desk, holding all of her books and ingredients as she searches for something.She senses me looking at her and sighs heavily, then looks over at me. “I’m so sorry, Amy.” She whispers, and Dallas and Liam both tense next to me. I look at her confused, “For what?”She closes her eyes, taking a deep breath. “It didn’t work.” She says, then turns back to her things.It didn’t work.It didn’t work! All of that! And it didn’t work? I go to stand but can’t find the strength to fully pick myself up.“Damn it!!” Liam yells, standing next to me and helping m
We all stand in the field, waving good-bye to the helicopter until it was completely out of view, per Heather’s request. Granted I don’t think I could have stopped anyway, I feel like two pieces of my heart just flew away.I stand there clutching my heart, as Liam pulls me into his chest, kissing the top of my head. “They’ll be safe, and we’ll see them soon, Angel.” I nod, hoping like hell he’s right.Hoping everybody here is still standing when all of this is over. I look over at Hazel, who has tears in her eyes, and she smiles knowingly at me. “They’ll be okay.” She whispers and I nod.At least they won’t be in danger here.“Okay, let’s get this connection broken. The sooner we get things done, the sooner this can all finally be over.” Hazel says and everybody nods.We all stand in the living room of Liam’s house, while Hazel starts setting up around me.Candles at each point of a star she has placed on the ground, ingredients set up around me, that I’m not even sure I want to know
We stay up for hours, coming up with a plan. A plan to get the kids out and a plan for taking down my father. I’m trying so hard to stay awake, but I’m failing miserably. Liam keeps begging me to go to sleep, but I need to be apart of the plan. I can’t go into it half assed because I needed to sleep. The kids went to sleep a few hours ago so John and Julia are down here with us. “I don’t like this plan; I need to be here with the pack when this takes place.” John says, talking to Liam. “Dad, I get it, but you and mom are the only ones we trust to keep them safe.” Liam explains to him. Our group already got in a fight about this. I obviously can’t leave, which means Liam and Dallas won’t leave. Which means as Liam’s Beta Walker and Dallas’s mate Nick, they won’t leave. Which means Mia won’t leave. Hazel can’t leave, being our only witch which means Cole won’t leave as her mate. None of them are willing to sit aside while everyone else is in danger. So, in comes John and
Cole comes in carrying a small box of I don’t know what, but looking down at it. “Why was I sent on a mission to retrieve a bunch of random crap?” Cole says grinning looking up at Liam. Liam shrugs, “I don’t know, Hazel said she needed it.” Liam explains motioning to Hazel, Cole’s eyes follow his hand until they land on Hazel. The box of random crap falls to the ground, “Mate.” Cole nearly whispers, my eyes go wide as I stare between the two. “Hi Cole.” Hazel says casually. Cole walks over to her and kneels down next to her. “I asked for these things, specifically from you, because we needed to have a conversation before this…” She gestures between her and Cole, “was reveled.” I just gap at them, so happy that they found each other. Cole looks at the group frowning, “What conversation?” He asks, clearly not happy that he wasn’t included. I smile down at my hands shaking my head. She clearly wanted to have this serious talk, before her and Cole had their moment. Which t
I guess it makes sense that it’s my stress levels, every time the spells happen there’s some major thing happening. Granted, I’m not sure when my stress levels were ever at a normal degree lately. Liam goes on, “Okay, Hazel. Explain.” I know he wants to get this out of the way. See what explanation she has for why she did what she did to me. The plan will probably take up much more of our time than this. Hazel takes a deep breath, “Amy, you know I get feelings and can sense things that most people can’t.” She pauses and I nod. “Well, the night Nick and I got into a fight, not long after I joined you guys on the road. I had finally gotten the sense that you weren’t aware of Nick being a wolf. You were passed out in the hotel room so Nick and I went outside to talk about it. I told him I was going to tell you. I honestly didn’t really think about your father being the problem at the time, I just thought you deserved to know.” She pauses and looks at Nick sadly and he nods,
My cheeks are bright red as I sit up and face Heather. “You guys were kissing! Are you getting back together?” Heather exclaims loudly, I glance up at Liam and turn back to our daughter. “No sweetie, we got caught up in a moment, but your daddy and I have a lot to talk about. Let’s go downstairs and get something to eat.” I don’t look back at Liam, not wanting to know how he feels about what I said. I’m not sure it’s even true, I just don’t want to get my baby’s hopes up. They’ve been through enough with more to come, without adding this to the mix. I grab onto Heather’s hand and start leading her down the stairs, with Liam close behind. When we get downstairs Heather lets go of my hand and starts racing to the kitchen. “Griff! Griff! Mommy and Daddy were kissing!” She shouts to him and the entire room goes quiet staring between me and Liam. I can feel the heat rising in my cheeks. Goddess, if it wasn’t bad enough to have Heather see us kissing now everybody knows.