Claimed By My Three Alphas
Chapter 151

AMERY

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One week. That's how long it has been ever since the incident that took place in camp. I was still trying my best to recover even though I found it incredibly hard to do so. Something had changed. I could feel it. I couldn't quite place my finger on it but I can tell that a lot of things aren't the same anymore.

First off, I couldn't connect with my wolf anymore. Anytime I got closer to Asher or Quincy, I didn't feel anything for them. Usually, I'd be trying to refrain myself from being all over them but that was not the case anymore. It was like whatever fueled the connection we shared wasn't there anymore. I don't know if it had something to do with the substance that Madeline bathed me in but whatever it was, it had ruined that part of me.

Asher had visited me a couple of times and had tried his very best to console me. He had also promised that it would wear off with time but I don't know if he was saying the truth or only saying that to make me feel better. These days, I find it hard and difficult to trust anyone anymore. Not especially after what Levi had done to me so I just left it at that.

"Amery, are you ready?" My father called from across the hallway. These days, he was trying his best to be a better father and to make up for everything that he had done to me in the past. Not that I was complaining though but we're still trying to find a common ground to walk on and I don't want to rush it.

Today would be my first time attending school after the incident because I was too tired to sit at home despite the protest from my parents.

"On it." I pushed the covers off my body and stood up to my feet. At that exact moment, I felt a huge wave of nausea wash over me followed by a heavy migraine and that's when I saw flashes of that same woman again. It happened for a split second and before I knew it, I lost my footing and fell back to the bed. My hand held onto my throbbing forehead as I breathed heavily.

I don't know why but these days, the flashes only seem to be getting worse. The potion must've triggered it and now, it doesn't stop. It keeps on coming like a broken record. I felt the sweat pore break out of my skin followed by goosebumps as I convulsed slightly. Is this the after-effect of the potion or am I going to be like this for the rest of my life?

Asher had mentioned before that the amount of liquid I was bathed in, was strong enough to kill me. He told me that no other wolf would've survived it and that it was a miracle that I was still alive and breathing despite everything. I want to believe that my not dying had something to do with my background, my originality, who I was and where I came from. It had something to do with my mother and why she was running away with me from that fire and those armed men that day.

It had something to do with these flashes. If my mother was so powerful then it only meant that I might be something different as well. I don't want to overthink it but the possibility was glaring at my face and I couldn't ignore it which was the more reason why I had to find my mother. Gaia had said something similar to that as well. I need to see her so that she can explain all these things to me. I feel like an empty shell and it's infuriating.

"Amery?" I heard the familiar voice of my father followed by the twisting of the door knob. "Are you alright Kiddo? You're not ready yet and you're gonna be late for school."

I nodded my head at his words. "I'm sorry, I'm just flustered at the moment. I'll get ready now."

"Hurry up so that you can have breakfast before you leave." He said before shutting the door behind him.

As soon as he left, I took to the bathroom and had my bath hurriedly. I towelled myself and put on my clothes before heading down for breakfast.

"Do you want me to drive you?" Dad offered but I turned him down.

"No. I'll just take the bus." I answered and dug into my meal.

"I know that today might be overwhelming for you considering what has already happened but we want you to know that we'll be here if you need us, okay?" Mom smiled at me affectionately and placed her hands on mine in comfort. I smiled back at her. "Of course."

After what happened to me, I heard that the school trip was cancelled. I wanted to say that it was my fault but deep down, I knew that it wasn't. I won't take the blame for this one. It was all Levi. My parents had tried all the best they could to make sure that I was well taken care of. I couldn't bring myself to tell them what had happened back there, so I stuck with the news of getting lost in the forest. It was better and much safer for everyone involved if they knew less of what had happened.

I finished my meal and after kissing them goodbye, I left the house for the bus station to wait for the school bus and that's when a car pulled up in front of me. The driver winded down and I came face to face with Asher.

"How'd you know that I'd be here?" I asked when he stepped out and started his way towards me with a huge grin on his face. He was the last person that I wanted to see today.

"I guessed it." He answered nonchalantly but I knew better. He followed me here. He must have been waiting for me to get to the bus station so that he would pretend that it was all a coincidence.

"Okay, I kinda waited for you. It's your first day at school and I wanted to drive you there myself as a way of saying welcome back." He chimed with a small smile on his face. "So, shall we?"

I shook my head negatively. "You can go ahead without me. I'm fine waiting for the bus."

His face fell at that statement. "What's wrong with riding with me? I mean, we're going the same way are we not?"

"I don't feel comfortable going anywhere with you. I'm sorry." I turned him down and went to take my seat to resume my waiting process. Usually, when I tried to avoid them, something stirred inside me. I would feel bad for doing so but now, I don't. "Please, Amery." He pleaded. His eyes glistened sincerely. "I just want to make sure that you're safe and nothing else." He opened the door to the back seat as he waited patiently for me to get in. Left with no other option, I caved. I wasn't that I did but I felt bad somehow. Asher was the one who took care of me. He was the one who visited the most and tried to cheer me up so it didn't feel right.

He got in after me and we drove to school. He tried to make conversations here and there but I wasn't in the mood at all until he brought up my mother. He promised me then and there that after I got better, we would go to find her. A promise that I hoped he intended to keep.

We arrived at school and I made my way towards the entrance with Asher trailing behind me. That's when I came face to face with Levi for the first time after what had happened to me. I halted in my steps when our eyes met. Seeing him again, brought back memories, pain and hurt that I was trying my very best to suppress. The mere sight of him infuriated me and I hated myself more for falling for his little gimmicks and lies.

The more I stared at him, the more I was reminded that this man tried to kill me. He plotted to end my life and I just couldn't bear the pain that came with that realization. He took a step towards me and I took two steps backwards. He stopped abruptly when he got the message I was trying to send across.

"I need to talk to you, please." He proclaimed, eyes mirroring me from a distance.

"She doesn't want to talk to you so-" Asher made to tell him off but I stopped him. This wasn't his fight. It's mine. It's my call to make.

"It's okay. I can handle it." I said with a placating smile and after looking back at the two of us, he walked away.

"Amery, I'm sorry for what happened." He started. "I swear that I never meant to hurt you, please-"

"Whatever you want to say, it's stupid and I don't want to hear it. Not now, not ever." I cut him short. My face was devoid of any emotions whatsoever. "It's not going to change the fact that you used me and tried to kill me, Levi."

I bridged the gap between us. "You know, I used to think that you were misunderstood by everyone and that you could change to be better but you've laid an attempt on my life thrice Levi and that was after you swore to my face that you would never do anything to harm me."

I laughed. Laughter, a barrel of emptiness. "Promises don't mean anything to you so do me a favor Levi. Just stop." I blurted out coldly. "Stop trying to be good because we all know that you're bad. Keep being bad because I don't care anymore and from today, you've lost me because I'm done trying to help you." I patted his shoulders.

"I'm done trying to be that Amery who tries her best to understand you no matter what. I'm done staring at your face because they only remind me of my misery and stupidity."

"And please stay away from me while you're at it. I believe it'll be in our best interest if you do. I'm no longer in your way so stay away from mine." I told him off and before he could say anything else, I walked out of his sight and made my way inside. The tears stung my eyes but I blinked them away. I won't cry because I know that he was never worth it from the very beginning.