AMELIA’S P.O.V

I waited the entire day for Kaden to return from whatever it is that dragged him away. I tried not to worry much about him because I knew that he could handle himself. As I thought about him, i couldn’t help but think back on the kiss he had given me in the car. My cheeks heated up each time and I crossed my legs but the ache between them never lessened. I was swamped in so much work that I barely had the time to think about it until evening when Caleb came to take me home.


“Where did he go?” I had asked and he shrugged. “I’m surprised that he didn’t tell you either.”

“Kaden doesn’t always tell me about what he does, he’s a very busy man.”

“When do you think he will be back?”


“Honestly, I don’t know but one thing I do know is that he can’t stay away from you. Whether that is a good or a bad thing is yet to be determined. He will be back soon, don’t worry. You won’t be alone in that large house for long.”

For some reason, I believed him. I didn’t know whether it was because he had smiled while saying it or because it was him but I didn’t think much of it. I got freshened up and sat in the living room waiting for Kaden. I glanced at the clock with each minute that went by watching and waiting for him to appear but he didn’t. I got tired but was determined to wait up for him so I curled up on my side on the couch and stayed there staring at the door.


I didn’t know what happened after that but the next thing I remembered was hearing a soft curse as hands found their way around my body. It took me a second to realize that I was being moved and I blinked open slowly to see Kaden carrying me in his arms bridal style up the stairs.

“You’re late,” I whispered and he glanced down at me with soft but tired eyes.

“I know, baby, I’m sorry.”

I took a good look at him and realized that he looked a lot worse than he did when he left the house. His hair was a mess as if he had run his hands through it a few times and there was an exhaustion to his eyes that wasn’t there earlier. I wanted to ask what happened but it was almost as if he had read my thoughts. His eyes met mine and there was something almost vulnerable and pleading inside of them. It was almost as if he was begging me not to pry. I wanted to so badly but I knew that I had to respect his choices so I stayed quiet.

It wasn’t until he gently lay me on the bed that I spoke. “Will you at least tell me about it someday?”

“Someday, I promise.”

He leaned down to press a kiss to my forehead and I inhaled his scent. He was so close and yet so far. I wanted to reach out to him and remind myself that he was real and not a figment of my imagination that was slipping through my fingers. I watched him strip out of his clothes and settle under the covers behind me. He wrapped his arms around me and that was all the consolation that I needed, I exhaled deeply.

“I love you,” I whispered into the darkness, not expecting him to say it back but then I felt him squeezing me tighter.

“I love you, baby.”

My night was very uneasy and by the time I finally rose from bed the next morning, Kaden wasn’t in bed next to me. His spot was warm leading me to believe that he had only been up for a few minutes. I freshened up quickly and grabbed my bag. I had classes today but they ended before two and I planned to spend the rest of the day in the office with Kaden.

I was greeted downstairs by the smell of coffee and bacon and as soon as Kaden saw me, he handed me a mug. I thanked him and sipped it slowly. I smiled when I realized that he had made it just as I liked it. I kissed him on the cheek to thank him and I couldn’t help but realize that he looked well rested, he was much better than he was last night.

“You don’t have to come into the office today,” Kaden began as he slid a plate of toast and bacon towards me and I looked up at him in confusion. Did he not want me there? He must have sense my confusion because he continued. “I probably won’t be in today and I think it would be better if you just came home straight.”

I put down my fork slowly. “Is everything okay?”

“Of course, why wouldn’t it be?” he asked but he wouldn’t meet my eyes. I sat up slower and my eyes narrowed at him in concern.

“Kaden, what is this about?” I asked but he said nothing. “You know that you can tell me if something is wrong, right? We are a team, aren’t we? We are supposed to help each other.”

“Nothing is wrong, Amelia, I just have a lot of work today that requires me to move around.”

I didn’t know how, but I knew that he was lying. There was something deep in my gut that told me that he wasn’t being honest with me and it hurt because I had always thought I was very trustworthy. It rubbed me the wrong way that Kaden felt like he had to hide the truth from me.

“Kaden,” I began slowly but he turned on me and cut me off.

“I don’t want to talk about this again,” I had never heard him so curt with me before. He sounded almost exasperated. “Please, there is nothing to talk about. It is pack work, Amelia, and I don’t find it interesting enough to be a breakfast conversation.”

“You’re right, I’m sorry.”

I stayed silent for the rest of breakfast. I could tell that he felt bad about it but he didn’t say a word. He tried to get me talking after but I quickly and quietly slinked out the front door. As much as I was pissed that he lied, I couldn’t help but feel like I also had some part to play in it. Maybe I shouldn’t have pushed him so hard but I couldn’t help that I wanted to be involved in whatever was going on with him.

I got to school in a daze. The stares and the whispers hadn’t stopped or reduced any bit. I was no longer the invisible Amelia that I wanted to be. I was now the Alpha’s mate, his girlfriend and everywhere I went, I had eyes on me tracking my every move. It was almost like I was a prized horse on display and I hated it. I felt like they were all looking into my soul and glaring at me to find out what secrets they could use to exploit me.

I was so lost in thought that I didn’t look where I was going and bumped into a girl. Her books spilled on the ground and she looked like she was about to start yelling but she realized who I was and began to profusely apologize. My cheeks heated because I knew I was in the wrong and yet she was apologizing. I went on my knees immediately and began to help her gather her things. Once I handed them to her, she gave me a sheepish smile.

“I’m really sorry,” I whispered but she waved me off.

“It’s okay, but if you wanted to make it up to me then maybe you could ask the Alpha to consider me as an intern in his office. I applied for a job there yesterday.”

I zoned off after that and thankfully, Serena came to rescue me from the awkward situation. She just grabbed a hold of my hand and began to drag me in the opposite direction. I was relieved because I wasn’t sure how much more of that conversation I could handle. I was used to people only coming up to me because they thought that I could help with Kaden but it didn’t make it any less annoying.

“Are you okay?” Serena asked once we were a few feet away and I nodded. “You looked like you needed a bit of rescuing. Are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

“I’m fine,” I lied but her eyes narrowed at me.

“Friends don’t lie to each other, you know. I am your friend, Amelia and you can talk to me.”

That was all I needed before tears gathered in my eyes. She panicked and I saw her looking around in worry before pulling me into an empty storage closet. She stood in front of me awkwardly as if she weren’t sure whether she should hug me or hit me and I couldn’t help but chuckle because that was typical Serena behavior.

“I am not equipped to deal with crying women,” she whispered to herself and I laughed. “What’s wrong, Amelia?”

“I don’t know. I don’t even know where to start. I think I ruined everything.”

“Start from the beginning and we can go from there. I can’t help you if I don’t know what’s wrong and fuck,” hse paused before containing. “You definitely look like you need some help.”

I couldn’t stop myself from laughing as I explained everything. All the words came pouring out and there was nothing I could do to stop it. It was as if the dam had broken and I couldn’t have stopped myself if I wanted. By the time I was done, she just stared at me unblinking.

“I think I messed up.”

“I don’t think so,” I opened my mouth to speak but she held up a hand to stop me. “Listen, you may have over pushed and you definitely have to apologize for it but I don’t think it is a make or break situation. He will forgive you the same way you will forgive him for not telling you.”

“Are you sure?” I asked and she nodded.

“He is an Alpha, it is in his nature to be secretive. He is probably just trying to protect you. Don’t worry about it too much. If he says he isn’t a big deal then it isn’t.”

“You’re right,” I wiped at my tears. I had just been overreacting. “Thank you.”

“Don’t worry about it sweetheart,” she winked at me. “But if you ever go crying on me again I will hightail it, do you understand me?”

“No crying, I got it.”

“Good,” she sighed in relief. “Now, let’s hope that your position as the Alpha’s girlfriend gets us a little edge with the teachers because we are late.”