Chapter 5: Changing Rooms

Amelia’s POV

It took everything in me not to look back at him.

I need to keep my head on straight and focus on my goal which is to NOW reject him and piss him off so much that he will reject me from his pack. I semi-listen as Olivia introduces me to everyone in the group.

But my mind is still reeling from what just happened.

I don’t think Noah knows what he will get with having me as a mate. He deserves someone with less drama and someone who is not already broken. I don’t need a mate anyways. I saw what happens with a mate bond first hand and it’s beautiful. Seeing the love my parents had for each other as well as me, it was perfect. Then the accident happened and I was the one who was left all alone. I was a shadow and barely making it through the day, even today I still feel like a shell of my old self. I never want to feel that way again, so I promised myself that day that I would not take a mate. I wouldn’t be able to survive a heartbreak that big again if something happened. With my luck I am better off alone anyways.

He deserves to be with someone like that red head.

Willow growls at my thoughts. Reminding me of the pain he just caused us. But Willow stills wants him. She is sure he wants us too.

I don’t agree with her, it doesn’t look like he wanted this by the way that red head kissed him. I should take it as a blessing. Maybe this could be the way I could back out.

I have all but convinced myself that Noah is not interested and would be okay with rejecting the bond.

I quickly find out how wrong I am when my old friend, Owen, picks me up and swings me around. I catch Noah’s deadly stare before I am dropped almost on my ass. Owen backs up with his hands raised and I glance at Noah who is now smirking.

Oh, he is going to regret making him do that!

Noah and the girl who can’t stop staring at his crotch join the group around the fire. Noah makes his way over to…I want to say his name is Miles or Milo. Anyway the one who can’t keep his hands off of his mate.

They are whispering but looking at me. Goddess please let’s just reject each other and end this misery.

I have a life I want to live outside this pack and I am sure the red head won’t mind keeping his bed warm.

‘Over my dead body’ Willow snarls in my head.

Olivia brings me out of my thoughts. “Amelia do you remember Ember?” I squint at the crotch starring red head. This can’t be the same Ember who used to be my friend before the accident.

It can’t be, she had brunette hair back then. Looking at the eyes, there is no doubt. This is her. Live in the flesh. The person who acts like a friend until you have no more worth to her.

“Hey Ember. Long time, no see. How’s your little brother doing?” I try making small talk with the evil word that rhymes with witch.

She just looks at her nails and sighs like she gives two shits about talking to me. “He’s okay. He’s training to be a warrior or something.” Then she brings a smile to her face turning towards Noah “Hey boo bear, do you mind if someone brings my stuff up to your room?” She starts sliding up beside him and messing with the buttons on his shirt.

Willows hide is up and she is ready to shank a bitch.

“I want to get my clothes put away before they get all wrinkled. Especially the clothes I plan on wearing to bed tonight.” She says with a wink towards Noah.

Noah looks at me dumbfounded.

‘Thats fucking it, this bitch is going down’ Willow declares in my head getting ready to take over.

Noah must see Willow in my eyes and clears his throat to announce something.

“Actually I am about to go over room assignments.

Ryder you already know where your room is.” He nods to the guys who looks similar to him. Wait isn’t that his cousin! I knew I saw his face before. I have only seen him once or twice around the pack lands but never met him.

I don’t have long to think it over before it is confirmed by Ryder himself.

“What my cuz forgot to mention was that it is in the basement. That way you know where to find me Ames.” He winks at me as he takes his beer to go.

Ryder using my nickname makes me want to gag but Noah seems like his head is about to pop off so of course I have to add a little fuel to the fire.

“I’ll keep it in mind” I wink back to Ryder.

Noah is giving me a glare that has me looking away but I know his gaze is still on me.

“Okay next first floor will be Owen, Ember, Blake, and Olivia.” Ember looks crushed that she won’t be sharing a room with Noah and starts whimpering next to him. He just puts his hand up like there is no argument for what he already stated.

Willow is leaping in my mind knowing our mate put her in her place.

“On the second floor” Noah pauses before his eyes connect with mine “will be Amelia and myself. The guest house to the right will be Milo and Naomi.” Noah smirks at me me like he outsmarted my move.

There is no flipping way I am sharing a floor with Noah. I would rather be in the basement with his ‘cuz’.

“Alright everyone go put your stuff into your room and we will meet back down here for an after dark swim to kick everything off.” I gulp at the thought of swimming but i am sure Olivia will help me get out of jumping in with everyone.

Noah looks me up and down like he can’t wait to see me in my bikini. Shit I forgot to pack a bikini. I will not ever go for a swim in the lake but that doesn’t mean I want to stand out and be the only one not wearing one. I’ll just have to borrow one from Olivia.

I take my bag while everyone starts towards the cabin and I bump into the mated girl, Naomi. She is pretty and almost looks like a clone of Priyanka Chopra in a way.

I introduce myself since Noah is busy arguing with Olivia over room assignments.

“Hey, it’s Naomi, right? We didn’t get a chance to talk earlier.” I blush knowing the reason is because she barely got air in let alone a word out.

“Oh, hey. I’m Milo’s mate. You must be Olivia’s friend Amelia! It’s nice to meet you!”

She seems super friendly. I hope I get time to actually get to know her this week.

“Yeah, I am. I actually wanted to ask you a favor. Is there anyway I can stay with you in the guest house? I don’t feel comfortable staying in a home with a lot of guys.” Being semi-truthful. There is only one guy I’m not comfortable around.

Her voice drops to a whisper “Is this because you are Noah’s mate? You have nothing to worry about.”

My eyes are saucers at her response.

“Ho-how did you find out?” I stutter out

“Milo silly.” She explains as she playfully hits my arm. “Noah changed the room assignments to put you close to him. Wait, Are you worried about him not being gentleman? I can always have Milo rough him up.” She puts up her dukes and starts boxing the air in front of her for effect.

As if that will answer my problems.

“No, it’s not that. I am just not sure about him as a mate. He seems nice but the way the Ember was all over him I don’t think he wants it.” I truthfully relay to. I just withheld the part of me not wanting it.

“Oh, Ember! That girl is drama! That’s why Noah ended it with her months ago.”

“It didn’t look like it is over.” My wolf whimpers out. “ I don’t want worry about the bond right now though. I just want to relax this week and not think about it.”

Naomi rolls her eyes like she is telling me ‘yeah, right’.

“Well there is only one bedroom in the guest house but we will gladly switch with you if that’s what you want Luna.” She bares her neck to me and my eyes are saucers again. Looking around us to make sure no one is over hearing.

“Please don’t do that. I am not your Luna and I don’t want anyone to find out.”

“Fine I won’t call you Luna, but just so you know I am your ‘Beta Female’” she says with air quotations “my job is to protect you. If you don’t feel comfortable, I will switch with you.”

“Thank you!” Throwing my arms around her for a hug.

I grab my bag to head towards the guest house when my wolf picks up her last whisper.

“Just give our Alpha a chance to show you.”