Her Son Kaden

27| Toughen Up

Amelia's POV

I marched down the hallway before pausing. My mind was made up. I was leaving, but I had to at least say goodbye to Ryan and Nancy.

I went to the beta's room and knocked. I didn't get an answer and after a few moments I opened the door.

I peered inside, but Ryan wasn't in the room. I looked at his empty bed and frowned.

I shrugged and went to Nancy's room.

I paused when I saw the door was cracked open, I could've sworn I'd shut it. My hand reached out and gripped the handle and I crept inside.

I looked at the bed and I frowned slightly in bewilderment.

Nancy wasn't in her room either.

Well they were watching Cinderella earlier? My wolf said questioningly and I nodded and started toward the living room.

My wolf seemed anxious about something and I hurried my pace. The living room was dark, the television was off. I looked at the couch and chuckled.

Nancy was asleep in Ryan's arms and her hands were hugging her little toy.

"Hey Ryan?" I asked. He remained asleep and I sighed.

"Ryan." I said louder and the beta started awake and clutched Nancy closer to him, a low, possessive growl rumbling from him. He looked around obviously not seeing me.

I blinked in shock.

"Ryan it's me." I hissed and he whipped his head toward me and relaxed. I raised an eyebrow and I could see him loosen his hold on Nancy who was still fast asleep.

"What the hell was all that about?" I asked and the beta looked down at Nancy. He pressed his lips into a thin line.

"What?" He asked looking up at me. Nancy squirmed a little in his arms and he moved her a bit before she sighed in content and snuggled closer to him. The beta looked down at her and I saw emotions flash in his eyes.

"Ryan." I said and the beta gave a defeated sigh. His mouth smiled a little before frowning.

"She's my second chance... My mate." He said and I felt my mouth fall open. He looked up and caught me eye and glowered at me anger sparking in his usually peaceful eyes.

"See that's how everyone's going to react. I'm mates with a child." Ryan growled and pointed to me before slamming his fist against the couch cushion.

"I'll seem like a pervert... I can't do this. I can't be with her." Ryan said and a whimper came from Nancy. Ryan and I looked at her in shock as she wriggled out of the beta's arms. I guess she wasn't asleep after all.

"N-Nancy--" Ryan stumbled over her name.

"I'm happy I don't feel the sparks. Don't ever talk to me again. I hate you!" Nancy yelled and threw the plushy at Ryan. The beta groaned as it hit his chest and he stood from the couch.

"Princess please--" Ryan tried, but Nancy growled. Her blue eyes glittered with anger and hurt.

"I know that you're my mate. But you don't want me. I'm okay with that it will only make me tougher." Nancy said and ran from the room.

Ryan whined and watched her go before yelling, "Nancy come back!" But she ignored him and he sat on the couch with a sour look.

"Well..." I said not able to really process what I'd just witnessed.

"I can't do this Amelia. My wolf wants her too much. She's only nine. Besides I'll have to wait at least eight or nine more years for her... that's a long time Lia." Ryan sighed and ran his hands through his hair. He bent and picked up the little wolf toy.