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Amaras POV:

I hid in my room the rest of the morning and evening, my stomach begged me to go get something to eat but my mind refused to go. I laid in bed, sighing when I heard someone knock. I debated with myself first if I should answer it, but my wolf abilities picked up that one; the person had food, and two; it was neither Thomas nor Brian.

I got up and walked to the door, unlocking it. Then peeked out, seeing and older woman. She smiled sweetly at me and I opened the door further to allow her access.

She came in and set the tray down, "come dear you must be starving."

I hesitated for a moment then went to sit back on the bed, the food smelt delicious and my mouth watered.

I looked up at her, wondering if she meant to stay and watch. She laughed.

"Forgive me, I'm Edna. I'm the healer in this pack. I heard what happened today." She said with concern.

I blushed and fidgeted in embarrassment, "I uh."

She smiled sadly "I'm not judging you dear. But I must tell you. Thomas would never hurt you, I don't know what you've been through but do not fear him." She patted my arm "I'll tell you a secret" she whispered "he made your food, sent me up her to bring it and wanted me to make sure you we're okay."

I looked at her shocked, he was worried? I would have never thought that. "Its...complicated but I will try not to. Habit" I shrugged.

She smiled again "I am always around it you wish to talk. I will always listen." And with that she turned and left the room.

I looked down at the food, and caught the corners of my lips trying to smile. He had made me dinner... maybe it was a form of an apology?

I ate the first bite and couldn't surpress the moan, the food was mouth watering. It was amazing. I continued eating finishing it all withing a few minutes. After I set the plate aside, and laid back in bed.

The room was dark, other than the moonlight shining through. Thoughts swirled in my head, can I trust Thomas or anyone for that matter? I can trust Akira and if she left Thomas as my 'babysitter' I can trust him... I hope.

With all of the days events still in the front of my mind I fell asleep.

I was walking the hallways at home, when a hand grabbed my arm, and another covered my mouth. Effectively cutting off the scream that was stuck in my throat.

I couldn't see, it was too dark and I couldn't distinguish the smell of who it was because my nostils were filled with alcohol. I tried squirming, kicking, scratching but it only earned me a push to the wall, where the man had yet again covered my mouth.

"Ama...ra" he slurred, I could feel his breath on my neck and I shivered in disgust.

I knew that voice and my heart sped up in panic... Marcus. Oh God, oh god, oh god. I chanted. He's going to... I felt bile rise in my throat as his hands moved everywhere. He ripped open the front of my shirt, and my jeans button.

"Your mine. And it's....time you acce..pt that" he bit out. "Ill never let you go."

I couldn't allow this I couldn't. So I opened my mouth wide and bit down onto his hand, Instantly tasting his blood. He roared in pain and stumbled when I pushed my body back against him. I ran forward, just wanting to make it to my room. But ran into my mother, we almost fell to the floor but we both caught ourselves.

She took in my disheveled appearance, and then looked back up at me. "What did you do?" She bit out.

I stared in shock, what did I do?? "I- I didn't do anything.... I was....was attacked by" I turned to point at Marcus but he was gone, "he was just there!" I cried.

I looked back at my mother and was taken back by the look of disgust on her face, "you attention seeking who're! You want me to believe you was attacked when you was simply having a tumble with a random man." She slapped me hard, I could feel the warmth in my mouth, my tongue moved against the cut "your a who're, a tramp... you'll never find anyone who wants you now!" And with that she left me standing there alone, crying and broken..

I was slightly aware of someone saying my name over and over, a warm hand has on my arm and I jolted up believing I was back in London and Marcus had yet again snuck into my room.

I screamed and scrambled off the bed, falling but even the pain didn't knock me out of my dream, I coward in the furthest corner I could. Whimpering.

The drak figure continued to say my name and I whimpered again in fear, I can't stop him, I can't.... he moved closer and crouched in front of me, I squeezed my eyes closed as fresh tears spilled out..

"Shh Amara, it me Thomas. You were having a nightmare.." he said softly "your safe now, I'm here."

I didn't realize I was breathing hard, I peeked up at the man who claimed to be Thomas.

I could make out his size first, he was bigger than Marcus, then when I blinked a few times I could see his face thanks to the moons light.

A sob tore through my throat "Th..Thomas!" I launched myself into his arms, I know...that he didn't acknowledge me as his mate but I knew he was the only one who could comfort me. When I first wrapped my arms around him, I felt his warmth radiating off him to me. Then came his scent assaulting my nose, then the electricity of our skin touching it was then I realized he was shirtless.

He didn't hesitate to wrap his arms around me, he whispered in my ear how I was safe.. I cried until I eventually passed out..

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Thomas POV:

I laid in bed, wondering what had caused Amara to act that way. If I had a guess, I'd say someone had hurt her... just the thought of someone touching her had a growl bubbling in my chest.

I didn't want her afraid of me, but it went back to the fact I didn't have time for a mate in my life. But the thought of her being hurt especially by me had my chest constricting painfully. I will make a place for her in my life, and I will find out who hurt her...

I was torn from my thoughts by a agonizing scream, I shot out of bed instantly recognizing the source. I ran out of my room to Amaras, when I got to her door I heard sad whimpering.

I pushed the door open and walked in, seeing her small body thrashing on the bed, it pained me alone to see that but when I moved closer and seen the tears that soaked her face my heart almost stopped.

"Amara, Amara" I began "wake up baby" I grabbed her arm and shook gently but firmly.

I continued to say her name, when finally her thrashing stopped. I watched her jolt upward and scream then her moving backwards. When she hit the floor with a thud I moved, intending to see if she was hurt but she moved to the far corner and whimpered.

I moved closer and heard her whimper again, but the fear I heard in it let alone smell it rolling off her in waves mad me stop where I was. I crouched down, still keeping my distance.

"Shh Amara, it's me. Thomas. You were having a nightmare." I said softly "your safe now, I'm here."

I waited, and watched her look at me. I was prepared if she tried to attack me.

"Th...Thomas!" She launched herself into my arms and I held her tightly against me. I felt like all my senses were hit by a truck, her body was molded to mine, her scent filled my nose, and the way my skin tingled and warmed. All due to her being my mate, I knew right then I couldn't ignore her or reject her. She needed me and I needed her.

"Shhh baby, your safe with me... I'll protect you, always.." I told her this until I felt her go limp in my arms, hearing her screams, and sobs tore at my hear strings. But hearing how broken she sounded almost killed me.

She shouldn't have been hurt this badly, and whoever was responsible would pay.

I picked her up, cradling her to my chest. I walked out of her room and into mine, kicking the door closed. I laid her in bed gently, then climbed in beside her. I was about to reach over and pull her to me but when I was settled she automatically turned and buried herself against me. I couldn't stop the satisfied smile that appeared. I wrapped my arm around her waist and nuzzles into her beautiful, silky hair. Effectively falling asleep.

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