Chapter 14
Amara’s POV
I woke up early, still feeling the coolness of the lake from last night’s unexpected encounter with Zachary. Despite the tension, it was a relief to shift and run after a long time.
As I got ready for the day, I couldn’t shake off the lingering thoughts of our conversation and the revelation about Michelle.
I thought Zachary might already be mated to her. 4 years is a long time not to mate with the one you choose over fate. Is it not? Why does he want me now?
Why in the world did he humiliate me and reject me 4 years back?
He said I was not good enough to be his mate. He said I was weak and ugly. Then why ask for a second chance now. Is he toying with my feelings? Is it because he found out that, I’m an Alpha’s daughter?
“I think he wants us Amara. I can feel it in his eyes” Eva tells with excitement. She seems hopeful.
“You know what happened the last time we trusted mate bond?
I don’t want to risk it. I can’t put myself through the same situation again. I don’t trust him at all” I tried to explain Eva.
“But you love him too. We always loved him. Please trust moon goddess, she might have good reason to pair us with Zachary. In any case I will trust your decision” she says, then goes back to her resting position.
I should stop thinking about these unnecessary feelings. I don’t want him. I don’t want to feel stupid again.
I had work to do and I couldn’t afford to be distracted.I had light breakfast at home and left for hospital. As usual it was a pretty busy day. I went to check in on the injured worriers first, they are still unconscious, but are recovering fast.
After some regular rounds, I went to check on Dr.Smith. His vitals are showing great progress, there’s nothing wrong with his body now. It’s just moon goddess’s wish when he wakes up now. We can just pray and wait.
Around evening, nurse Jenna said, one of the injured warrier, Nico has woken up. I rushed to check on him. I called Mason to inform. Within half an hour time Mason was here, at the hospital.
He greeted me with a smile.
I was about to explain him about Nico’s current situation and recovery, I get a whiff of woody cologne, Eva perks up. I instantly know who is here. Then my eyes met his, my so called mate.
Zachary’s eyes are hopeful. I could tell he was expecting a warmer reception after our talk by the lake, but I wasn’t ready to let my guard down yet.
Everyone bowed before him. I explained them, Nico is doing great.
“Hi Nico, how are you feeling now?” Zachary asks him.
“Hello Alpha, I still have pain but it’s manageable. I’m sorry about what happened. I should have been more careful” Nico’s voice soft and sad.
“Hey, no need to apologise. You guys stood your ground and fought. I’m very proud to have you all in my pack. Don’t take stress. Just relax and take rest. I will take care of the rest” Zachary says, a sense of pride and warmth radiating from him.
“Our mate is a great leader right? He is so calm, warm and kind towards his pack members. He is looking exceptionally hot today” Eva, cooed in my thoughts.
“Shut up. Don’t distract me with useless stuff” I shut her out. I tried to focus on the question that came out of Mason’s mouth.“Amara how’s doctor Smith doing?”
“Umm, he is doing great compared to past few days. He responded well to the new medications. His leg and brain injury is completely healed. But we just don’t know when he will wake up. It can happen sooner or later” I say with uncertainty.
“That’s wonderful news. You are a miracle worker. We are lucky to have to you here with us” Mason says with a happy tone.
“You don’t have to thank me for everything. It’s my duty to heal people” I say.
Zachary’s eyes are glued to me the whole time. Somehow it makes me nervous. Later I went to emergency ward to check on a new patient.
I was checking a pup, who fell while playing with his friends. Due to the fall he got his right arm fractured. His mom was so worried.
“Take rest for a week. The arm will heal itself. Do not worry much. If he gets more pain, you can give these tablets to him” I told his mom.
“Thank you doctor” she smiled at me and then took her kid home. I saw texts from Ethan. I replied him back saying I was free now and he can call me.
I heard a knock on my office door. “Come in” I said.
Zachary came in, looking hot as usual. He is wearing white casual T-shirt and blue denim. His black wavy hair was disheveled, I guess he came to hospital in a hurry after hearing Nico is conscious.
He has this 6′5" feet tall and masculine body with well defined abs, I just want to jump into his arms sometimes.
Even if I hate him, from my core I always feel this attraction and pull towards him.
I never get this feeling around any other male.
Why do you hate me so much Moon goddess? Why did you make him so beautiful?
I need to speak with someone regarding rejection process, even if he rejected me long back why’s there still this much pull between us? It’s little strange. I will speak with soemone from this pack, since I can’t anyone from mine. They will be suspicious.
“Hi, Amara” he greeted, his tone soft.
I shook my head to clear my thoughts. “Good evening, Alpha Gray. I thought you and Mason left already” I replied, keeping my tone formal and face stoic.
He sighed, clearly disappointed by my coldness. “I think, we need to talk about last night”
“Umm.. There’s nothing to talk about” I said, turning away to focus on some random patient file. “We had a conversation. That’s it. I forgot to thank you for accompanying me till home last night”
I could see anger and frustration build in his eyes. Before he could respond, my phone rang. It was Ethan. I answered quickly, eager for an excuse to end the awkward talk. But, how can anything be easy in my life? Rather than leaving Zachary chose to stay in my office.
“Hey Amara! Joni went into labor last night. So we had to per form surgery. Luckily everything went well, she and all her pups are doing great”
“That’s wonderful Ethan!! I’m so glad they’re all okay. I wish I was there to help you with everything. I bet it was crucial, considering her blood pressure issue”
“Yeah, it was a close call. All is well if the end is well”
“True. So you can come to Night Blood pack now?”
“Yes, Your dad’s worried about the rogue attack and all. Even I’m worried. I want to make sure you are safe. I don’t trust the brooding Alpha to protect you anyway” I smile at my best friend’s rambling.
I know Zachary can hear our conversation, thanks to werewolf super hearing power.
“It’s good that you’re coming. I miss you so much” I say, still on the call. I know it’s a low blow, but I can’t help it. I want Zachary to stay away from me at any cost. Even if I have to pretend.
He is looking outside the window. I can’t read his expression clearly, but I can see slight clench in his jawline and his shoulder muscles are twitching time to time.
“Awe, is it now? I’ll visit the pack house first, as is customary to greet the Alpha first. Can you be there to receive me? You know I’m not good at talking to strangers. I don’t want to make a fool of myself. So be a doll and be there at the pack house for breakfast” he says nonchalantly.
“Of course, I’ll be there. See you soon. Bye” I replied laughing.
I hung up and turned to find Zachary watching me, a mix of coldness and something else in his eyes. “Ethan will be here tomorrow morning. He’ll visit the pack house first and he asked me to be there to accompany him” I know that he heard everything, but I convey anyway.
His expression darkened. “Why does he need you there? Can’t he handle talking for a brief time? He’s a grown up anyway”
“He gets awkward being around strangers. He doesn’t want to feel awkward” I say, defending my dearest friend.
“I see” His voice was tight, jealousy evident. “I guess we will have to postpone our talk. I’ll see you tomorrow then” his eyes flickering black.
Without another word, he left my office, his mood visibly sour.
I watched him go, a mix of emotions swirling inside me. The tension between us was growing and I couldn’t help but feel bothered, alone and frustrated.
After sometime I left for home. The 2 guards are on their duty as usual. I cooked some spaghetti pasta with boiled vegetables for dinner and ate in the silence of my own thoughts. After doing the dishes I went to bed and slept like a baby.