Alpha Gaston

VII.

Amalia

I spent the whole day in our territory woods because I just did not want to go back home. I felt I was being selfish but I also knew that everything would be okay. I knew once I got back home my father would chew me out for not telling him where I was. Once I made it through the clearing of the woods I felt a strange sensation come over me. I felt this pull that I had to follow and so I did. I made my way back into the infirmary where Gaston was resting after his near death experience...and mine. When I turned the handle to the door, I saw nothing but eyes fall onto me but not for long. Everyone was watching Gaston who happened to be completely fine after what seemed like he was not going to make it. He was sitting on the bed tearing through a piece of rare steak. The pulling force was gone once I made eye contact with Gaston and he stopped eating the steak. He jumped from off the bed and that had the guards in attack mode.

"He's not going to do anything. But how did you get this way! Gaston what happened to you? Can you explain what just went down?" I am so concerned about him, more than I was before. I wanted answers but he wasn't saying anything just walking up to me. When he reached me he embraced me in a tight warm hug. His body temperature felt similar to mine. I felt his heart beating out of his chest. He just kept hugging me.

"Thank you Amalia for saving my life. I am forever in your debt."

"I don't understand. I didn't really have a choice and you nearly killed me, do you not remember what you did to become this way?" I asked searching his eyes, which seemed too nonchalant for my liking.

"I can't remember the details. I remember being in so much pain and not knowing what to do. I was just a human teen for crying out loud. I didn't even know what to expect. I also can only think of you being there for me. I never saw your father, a guard, a nurse or anything. You saved me."

"Gaston...you drank my blood. Like a vampire. That's not normal, are you sure you're okay?"

"I'm better now that you're here." Gaston continued to hold me as if he felt he would lose me. I felt his heart rate slowing down and the rhythm of ours were now in sync. I was still so confused as to how he was okay after what had happened. I just knew for a fact that he would not survive. Yet here he stands in front of me. HOLDING ME. I finally let out the breath I was holding for what seemed like forever and wrapped my arms around him. I felt so calm and at home there.

"Alright that's enough, and Amalia, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!?" I let out a sigh as the guards and nurses pried Gaston off of me. He didn't seem to want to let go that's for sure. I let my head fall to the floor and started walking up to my father. Somehow I was able to not be detected and he couldn't even find me through the link. Very strange. "I have no idea what to say to you Amalia. First you nearly get killed by this monster, then you're missing the next, and now you're hugging him as though he didn't just sink his teeth into you!"

"Father, I can explain-."

"I don't want an explanation. I want you to go to your room and get ready for bed. I will be in there to speak to you shortly." I didn't say another word as I knew that meant I would be in even more trouble. I left the infirmary and with shame walked to my room. As I entered there were guards there posted outside the door. I didn't ask because I already knew. They stepped to the side, took a bow and then unlocked the doors. After I entered they locked the door behind me. I looked and my windows were barred and boarded up so tightly even I couldn't squeeze through. I went to the bathroom and ran my bath for the night. If that's all that I can do to get some relaxation then its what I will do. I went ahead and bathed myself of the dirt and mud under my nails. As for my hair, I would have one of the maids do it. I can't stand how long it takes me so I am glad for that help that I am forced to have. As the maid braids my hair down to dry overnight I have a strange feeling in my gut. Like someone is watching or listening to me. But I quietly brush the feeling away and thank the maid as she leaves. She bows and knocks to be released from my little prison cell. She trades places with my father. I can tell he is furious. But he does something so out of the blue. He hugs me. I feel slightly repulsed since I am not used to his affection. He is always so dictatorial so this seems weird of him. He doesn't say anything to me, he simply lets me go, kisses my forehead and then exits the room.

Now I am really confused.

*****HEY EVERYONE. I KNOW ITS BEEN SUCH A LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE BEEN HERE AND HAVE WRITTEN ANYTHING AT ALL. LIFE IS HAPPENING AGAIN BUT I AM TRYING MY BEST TO GET THROUGH EACH STORM I GO THROUGH. I STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AND OFTEN FIND IT EASY TO GIVE UP WHEN SMALL PROBLEMS ARISE IN MY LIFE. I HOPE YOU ALL CAN FORGIVE MY LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND ENJOY THE REST OF THIS STORY. IT WILL BE SHORT AND I WILL BE TRYING TO WRITE MORE OFTEN AND MAKE AN EFFORT TO INTERACT WITH EVERYONE. THANKS AGAIN. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND*****