Orphaned from Love

Chapter 10

"The more often we see the things around us - even the beautiful and wonderful things - the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds - even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less." - Joseph B. Wirthlin

It's currently 3am and I'm back in the bedroom. Ryker had to say goodbye to all the Alphas and Lunas.

I took off the dress and dressed in a ruby red nightgown. Leila had dropped it off saying that she would take me shopping tomorrow.

Despite wanting to take a shower, Selene kept arguing with me that if I do, then I would be a fish out of water.

This whole time, Fiadh was quiet. Usually she is bounces of the walls with how sexy our mate is. Now that she has had the time to connect to Ehan, she is content.

I close my eyes as I lay in the silky sheets of Ryker's bedroom. I hear the door creak open and soft footsteps creep to the bathroom where it is quietly closed.

I smile at him trying to be quiet.

After a few minutes, they door creaks back up and there are shuffling footsteps.

I was too tired to realize what Selene was doing.

"Ryker?" Selene sleepily call out. Sounds of items being dropped and opening of the door fill my ears.

"Yes honeysuckle?" He asks. I slit my eyes open to see a half dressed Ryker in front of me. He has on a plaid, black and red pants and not shirt. Selene tries not to stare at his perfectly chiseled abs.

"Could you sleep with me tonight?"

"Yes, once I find out which personality has white eyes." He chuckles.

"I'm Selene, Elva's mermaid." She says cutely.

'Damn. We might have two kissing sessions in one night.' Sybil says.

I internally roll my eyes. I have to figure out a way to gain control again.

"Well, it's nice to meet you Selene." Ryker says.

"Could you stay? I don't want to be alone tonight." Selene says.

"Is it alright with Elva?" He asks. Damn, he really does care about me.

"Yeah." She says, yawning.

'I'm not alright with this!' I below.

'It's too late now.' Sybil grins. If I could, I would slap this bat.

I feel a dip in the bed and strong arms embracing me. One of his arms is around my waist, pulling me closer to the wall of warmth. The other is placed on top of my thigh.

Selene slowly recedes which lets me back in control. There is this fluttering feeling in my stomach and heat all over my cheeks.

"You're cute when you blush, Elva." Ryker whispers.

We lay there is silence before he speaks again. "Your mermaid was pretty." He says.

"Thank you." I say sleepily before letting slumber claim me. 

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Sorry for the chapter being late and short. It's really just a transition chapter.

Today has not been my day. I flopped a test. Yeah so like, I might be doomed.

Anywho, hope your days were a lot better than mine!!