#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 on the table. At least I didn't break any of these. I sighed and picked my phone up.
I scrolled through my contacts until I reached Ria's number and pressed the call button. I sat on the sofa while I waited for Ria to answer.
/"Oh my god, Amaris! Are you ok? I heard about yesterday when you got here? I've been trying to see you but Lucas said you needed space. Have you sorted things with Lucas?/" She ranted on the other side.
/"Woah, chill./" I laughed. /"First thing, I need your help. I don't have any clothes./" I admitted.
She chuckled, /"Ok, I'll sort something for you. Where are you?/"
/"Um, actually I have no idea./" I bleated.
/"I'll ask Lucas, don't worry./" She uttered.
/"Thank you, I'll see you soon./" I hung up the phone and dropped it next to me on the sofa. I flopped backwards and glanced around the room. On the wall above a stone fireplace hung a photo of me and my dad when I was younger. I stood up and went towards the photo and stared at it. My 16th birthday party, we had that photo taken. It was just before I met my so-called mate. But that's a story for another time.
The doorbell rang and I hurriedly made my way to the door. I stopped dead in my tracks as I reached the door, the scent hit me like a ton of bricks. It wasn't Ria stood outside, it was Rhydian. I quickly held my hand up, feeling for my necklace. I breathed out a sigh of relief and opened the door.
/"Hi, ar-/" He stopped as he eyed me up and down. I suddenly remembered I was wearing nothing but a towel. I was overwhelmed by the close proximity of us. I was frozen to the spot and he was still eying me up and down. /"Um, eyes... eyes up... here./" I spluttered. He jumped slightly and coughed. /"Sorry./" He murmured.
He looked up and his eyes locked with mine. We stood there, staring into each other's eyes. It was like I was locked in a trance, I couldn't look away. Even though these are signs of finding your mate, I've been through this before. It's also an effect from the potion. I admit, it feels pretty damn good. But I'm not falling for it... Not again.
I growled and stepped away. Rhydian shook his head and looked confused. Which confused me even more. /"Why are you here?/" I asked, crossing my arms over my chest.
/"Um, I can't remember./" He replied, honestly. I rolled my eyes at him, he just stayed put. Didn't speak or move.
/"Are you coming or going?/" I questioned, sarcastically.
/"Coming?/" He squeaked. 1
I rolled my eyes and shut the door on him. I fell back against the door and closed my eyes, taking a deep breath. I flinched as the door vibrated against my back as someone knocked. I groaned and swung the door open, /"What?/" I snapped.
Ria backed away a little and held her hands up defensively, /"Don't eat me./" She mocked. I rolled my eyes and giggled. Behind her in the distance, I could see Rhydian stood next to a tree watching us. I rolled my eyes again and dragged Ria inside.
'He's not acting like the others acted, Amaris.' Aurora protested.
'No, I know. But they probably learned their mistakes and find a new way to fool us.' I chided. She growled at me then went further back into my mind.
I led Ria upstairs and into my bedroom. /"Oh my god, Amaris. Your bedroom is disgusting./" She said, repulsively.
I shrugged my shoulders and took the bag from her. /"You wolfed out?/" She asked, picking up a broken stool. I laughed and glanced over my shoulder, /"Wolfed out? Well, that's a new one./" I giggled. I pulled on the sweatpants and hoodie she brought me.
I turned to her, /"To answer your question, yes./" I sighed. She nodded her head and came over to me, /"I missed you so much./" She blubbered, slinging her arms around me. I squished her against me, /"I missed you too. We have so much to catch up one./" I murmured.
She pulled away and looked at me sadly. /"I am so sorry about your dad./" She said cautiously. I nodded my head slowly and leaned against the door. /"So, how are you and Drew? I asked, winking. She blushed and giggled. /"Oh my god, is Ria Heyes blushing?/" I smirked. She shook her head and laughed.
/"He's amazing, Amaris./" She cooed.
I took a deep breath and calmed myself. I needed someone to talk to before I exploded.
/"I need to tell you something but you need to promise not to say anything./" I fretted. She nodded her head, /"Of course, you can trust me./"
I took a few deep breaths, my hands began shaking and I was struggling to say the words. Ria grabbed my hands gently, /"Hey, calm down. You can tell me anything./" She said softly.
/"Ria, it's happening again,/" I whispered. She looked at me confused, not understanding me. /"Rhydian is.../" I started then took a deep breath.
/"Rhydian is what, Amaris?/" She questioned.
/"My mate./" I seethed.