Hearts On Fire
Chapter 22:

In Amaya’s head: After a few hours of passionate kissing, Azar and I fell asleep. Both of us were too overwhelmed with everything that was going on these past few days but for some reason, in the middle of the night I woke up having unsettling feelings inside of me. I couldn't calm myself down. The anxiety was building up and becoming stronger and stronger. I sneaked out of bed not wanting to wake him up. He looked like he didn't sleep for days which probably is true knowing how he was since the day in the hospital and me not remembering him. I thought he would feel me leaving but he didn't. It was really shocking as his senses were always so heightened especially when it comes to me but it was only proof of how exhausted he really was. I couldn't put a finger on what exactly was wrong with me at this moment. I should be happy. We're together. We spent amazing time together but there was this fear…like a dark cloud. I could feel something coming. I don't know what or how but I could just feel it. I didn't know what to do so I just stayed there in the room. Standing there, lost in thought. I think I saw someone walk outside. Like a dark shadow. One second and it disappeared. Is someone out there? I'm imagining things. There's no one out there. As soon as I turned my back to the window, it was like I could feel someone's eyes on me. I couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched. Should I wake up Azar? That's probably the best idea. I wanted to go back to bed and have his strong arms wrapped around me but for some reason I still wasn't moving. It was like my feet were glued to the floor. But why? Then it hit me…this feeling was familiar to me. My body started to shiver at the thought and I started becoming sick. Is it him? He's the only one that could make my skin crawl like this. What if he's here? He would wanna hurt Azar!! This is my mess. If it really is him, I'm not bringing Azar into this. So like always, I did the stupidest thing I could think of. Without giving a second thought, I put on some sort of jacket, knowing it was cold outside. I didn't have time to think about shoes. Now all I need to do is sneak out of the room. Azar looked like he's still in a deep sleep. Hopefully he won't hear me and wake up soon. I'm sorry but I can't allow anyone to cause him any harm. I need to check if there's someone really outside or if I'm being paranoid. I know it's stupid, I know I should wake him up and tell him to call all the pack warriors but I'm scared that he'll get hurt. He would protect me with his own life and if they're here, I can't let that happen. 

Amaya: “I'm sorry, wolfie. I can't let you risk your life because of me. If I don't come back…know that I love you more than my own life.”

In Amaya’s head: Saying those words in the lowest whisper possible, I walked out of the room ready to face my worst fears. (outside near the gazebo). Still no trace of anyone. I wish to be a wolf in moments like this. To be able to hear everything so much better. To catch a scent…but nothing. There's no one here. I should go back to the house. I'm being paranoid. But something was keeping me here. Pulling me towards it. Like some invisible force. I couldn't explain it but I knew that I won't be able to relax until I was sure and something inside of me was telling me that I wouldn't be able to resist the urge even if I wanted to. I was scared to death but I still needed to know. I need to know if they found me. I'm not crazy!! There's someone behind the trees. And in that moment, rage consumed me so I just decided to run towards the moving shadow.

Amaya: “I know someone's there. get out of the shadows, show yourself!!”

Nash: “Looking for me, sugar?”

Amaya: “You bastard!! What are you doing here?!”

Nash: “Aww, miss me that much?”

Amaya: “You lunatic. What are you doing here?!”

Nash: “I see someone has courage. I must say, I'm impressed.”

Amaya: “Leave me the fuck alone.”

Nash: “You came to me, you felt my presence and you couldn't resist seeing me.”

Amaya: “You were always crazy but this is a whole new level.”

Nash: “Still so defiant. Did you forget how you should greet me every time you see me?! Bow down before me. Bow down before your alpha.”

Amaya: “You're not my alpha and I'll never obey you ever again.”

Nash: “We’ll see about that.”

In Amaya’s head: There it was, his psychotic laugh. The sound that I dreaded so much but not this time. I made my blood boil.

Amaya: “I'm not scared of you anymore. If you wanna kill me, just do it already.”

Nash: “I'm not gonna kill you, I just came to check up on you. I missed you. You know how much I love you.”

Amaya: “I have a mate, leave me alone!!”

Nash: “Impossible.”

Amaya: “Don't touch me!!”

Nash: “Oh, I missed this. You know you deserve a punishment now but I'm not gonna do it. You're so beautiful even more than before but I don't like your scent. You reek of him. What? Surprised? Of course I know you found your mate but I see that you didn't complete the bond. Did you have your heat? I think you did and he couldn't resist you. If I was there, I most certainly wouldn't. Such a shame. Why are you even trying to fight it? You know you can't stand a chance against me and I really don't wanna hurt your pretty face. Tell me one thing…does he treat you nicely?”

Amaya: “You will stay away from me and my mate.”

Nash: “You really are a silly girl. You're lucky you're my favorite. I've longing for the day when you become mine.”

Amaya: “What are you talking about?! I'll never be yours!!”

Nash: “You will…and soon. Trust me and do you know what the best part is? You'll come to me…willingly and you’ll kneel in front of me.”

Amaya: “Never!!”

Nash: “You see…you don't have a choice, sugar. That's your destiny and it’ll soon be fulfilled and then you'll be mine.”

Amaya: “I'll die before I let that happen.”

Nash: “Shh…no need to be scared.”

Amaya: “I'm not scared, you're the one who should be scared.”

Nash: “Why? Because of your mate? Where is he now?”

Amaya: “I'm not gonna drag him into this. You’ll stay away from him.”

Nash: “Ah, I see. How adorable, you're in love with him.”

Amaya: “Yes, I love him and I'll do anything to protect him from you sick bastards.”

Nash: “All at the right time, love. Is your mate jealous? Will he come after me when he smells me on you?”

Amaya: “Fuck you!! Go and crawl to the hole you came from. You really think this is funny to you? I'll kill all of you!!”

Nash: “Looks like you're stronger than I expected. Your mother and brother are sending their regards. Until the time comes, sugar. I can't wait. (Azar’s bedroom)”

In Azar’s head: Doll!! (Azar runs - in the woods)

Azar: “Amaya?”

Amaya: “Stay away from me!!”

Azar: “It’s me, calm down!!”

Amaya: “Azar?”

Azar: “Yes, it’s me. What are you doing here? I heard your scream. What happened?!”

Amaya: “Someone was here.”

Azar: “Who? Tell me now!! I can feel your rage and your eyes have changed again. You weren’t yourself when I found you.”

In Azar’s head: I was so focused on Amaya that I didn't notice anything else until now. she smelled of another male. I didn't recognize it but it's for sure a male wolf. The scent was so strong. They must’ve been really close. He must have touched her or kissed her.

Azar: “SPEAK!! WHO IS HE?! I can smell him on you!! (Thorne and Miranda run out)”

Thorne: “Mir, what is it? What's happening?”

Azar: “Someone was here. Stop crying, tell me who he is?”

Amaya: “I can't.”

Azar: “Stay right here, I'm gonna follow him.”

Amaya: “No!! It can be a trap. That's exactly what he wants. You can't go after him.”

Azar: “Then tell me what happened.”

Miranda: “Stop yelling at her. Bub, was it him?”

Thorne: “Who?”

Amaya: “They know where we are, it was Nash. The alpha of my pack, he found me.”

Azar: “Did he hurt you?”

Amaya: “No.”

Azar: “Go inside the house with Miranda. Stay there until Thorne and I come back. I'm gonna rip his head off.”

Amaya: “Azar, no, I beg you.”

Azar: “Are you trying to protect him, the man who tortured you?! What are you hiding?!”

Amaya: “I'm sorry. Don't hate me. It's time to tell you everything and for you to know who I really am. Just hear me out first. After that you can decide if you wanna kill me.”