7 Treasure of his life

"The best dreams happen when you are awake ."

■ELENA■

All I saw was white and I felt weightless. Like I was in the no gravity zone and my consciousness seemed to be floating like a drunken kite , if that's even possible.

I willed myself to open my eyes but that went in vain. Trying harder I opened my eyes but soon regreted due to bright light attacking me like laser beam. Naturally I started blinking like a mad woman and finally my vision and me found a coordination. I drank in my surrounding to figure out that I was back in my room at Ryder's house. I tried remember the past events , despite the migraine clouding my mind.

Rogues, that fighting, then we met Ryder and ..

Oh my God !

I fainted in Alpha Ashton's arms . Great!

Now he must be thinking that I did it on

purpose. This ain't no teen drama but my life.

Fate , Can you be more cruel to me?

I checked my arm and smiled to find it almost healed.

How long was I out?.

Just then Ryder entered the room and engulfed me in a warm hug , a tight one may I add.

"Thank God,you are awake cupcake. You were out for a whole day. Don't you dare to do that again."Ryder said suffocating me in his embrace.

"can...can`t..breath"I wheezed out.

" Sorry !sorry ! Did I hurt you?"Ryder asked with concern.

" Ryder , I am alrighy. How is Lucy?"I asked him.

An unknown emotion passed through his eyes , that I figured out was sadness yet relief.

"She is fine , all thanks to you. She told us about what happened in the forest. I am grateful to you for saving her. I don't know what I would have done if

anything happened to her. But that does not mean I am okay with you getting hurt." He said with a slight frown on his face.

"No need to be grateful Ryder . What I did was my job as a warrior. I would have done it for anyone. Besides I see her as my friend and... One

way or other she is important for the people I love."I whispered the last part to myself hoping Ryder didn't catch it.

"You know Ely , you are so kind and I can't see why my dumb cousin is not accepting you when he also wants the same thing. " As soon as Ryder

said that my eyes became wide. Then I narrowed my eyes at him knowing he was just saying that for making me feel good.

Then he continued , "Trust me Ely ! I can see that he cares for you a lot.When you fainted in his arm with blood all over your arms I saw his face

and I have never seen him that panicked even for Lucy. You may say it was his wolf but I can bet he was as worried as his wolf. Now again

that fool went back to his cold self.." All the while I was listening , I felt somewhat happy that he cares for me but deep down I know that does not

mean I can get a place in his life. Then again I don't want anything.

I am happy with my one-sided feelings.

I am crazy but my feelings are my world my only reason to live. It does not matter if they bring pain for me cause that pain somehow makes me alive.

I don't think Ryder would understand that so I did not explain anything.

I always try to find the positivity of the situation and thats what I am doing.

It is really not a pleasure in anyway to watch your mate loving another girl

but I am somehow relieved that he is not cheating on me behind my back. Atleast he was honest to me and that makes me fall for him more.

Ryder was staring at me with a questioning look as if asking what was I thinking. I shook my head and tried to change the subject .

"What about you and Lucy ? She came running into your arm like some movie scene.." I said with a teasing grin , that made Ryder blush.

Aww so cute.

" I was also confused when she hugged me neverthless I consoled her thinking her wolf needs my comfort but I saw a glimpses of happiness on her face and it was not her wolf. I guess we have to make them realise what they really want." Ryder said smiling at me.

I just nodded not knowing what to say.

The next morning when I went to school I had to face giant hugs of my friends and the one Jess gave me nearly chocked me to the death.

I really thank God for giving me such caring friends.

It was 3rd period and I was taking my math book from my locker.

Suddenly the familiar scent of my mate surrounded me and I inhaled as much as I could , feeling greedy.

Tingles erupted through my body when a warm hand was placed on my shoulder and turned me around. I came face to face with the mesmerising dark

chocolate orbs.

I feel like a giddy teenager staring at her crush.

'Because that's what you are ! ' A voice said in my head and I mentally facepalmed myself.

A throat clearing brought me back to reality and I blushed thinking I Was staring at him for so long.

"Are you feeling alright ?" My mate asked me and Faith was jumping in my head saying how our mate cared for us. I just nodded my head not looking

in his eyes .

"I just wanted to thank you for saving the treasure of my life." He said and that was enough to shut up Faith. I felt sadness creeping into my heart like a giant crawling spider but covering it

I looked in to his eyes .

I found him staring at me intently like those words reffering to me not Lucy.

That was a fantasy that would never come true. I shook the thought out of my head.

"No problem Alpha . Its my job. " I said and he left giving me a curt nod.

Clearing my head I headed towards math class where boring integration formulae

were waiting for me.

Soon the lunch time arrived. Ryder went ahead of me saying he was very hungry .

I mentally rolled my eyes . When was he not hungry?the answer is never.

I saw David laughing with someone and when I approached them that someone was none other than Lia. My eyes pop out of socket and noticing my

presence David turned to me. Lia left us to talk.

I looked at David who was smiling sheepishly.

"Care to share what happened?"I asked him with an amused expression.

"Well..kinda..that.. Oh my god ! why is it so hard to explain?"David muttered frustated.

"Oh common. Tell me"I nagged like an annoying sibling but I just could not stop my curious soul.

"The day you were attacked Lia called me and asked me to meet her. I thought she would reject me but she said she was waiting for her mate and she could not do that to me. So we are taking things slowly starting from our friendship . I know me being gay is not one easy thing to manage but I don't want to give up without trying. I wonder how did she get my number though ?"David asked rhetorically and I smiled sheepishly.

Guess that move went wrong because he caught me instantly.

"Ely. You are the one." He said or more like stated. I nodded feeling guilty that I gave it without his permission.

"Now you are feeling guilty because I remember you were excited to play cupid." Faith said in my mind which I obviously ignored.

"Thanks Ely. I am glad you did it and it is all sorted." David said hugging me.

I feel like a weight was lifted off my shoulder. We both headed towards

lunch table.

We started eating our lunch and Ryder stole my fries. I tried to get them back but he already put it in his mouth. So I stole his sandwich and stuck my

tongue to him. Then he pinched my cheeks and I narrowed my eyes at him.

I felt multiple pairs of eyes on us and looked up to see our mates are looking at us , more like glaring a black hole in our skulls.

Jess noticed that and tried to change the topic.

"What have you planned Lucy , for your birthday tomorrow?" Jess asked. Her excitement was fake or not , I could not tell because it also meant beta Chris would turn eighteen as well . Lucy shrugged her shoulders.

"We are having a little party at the pack house in the evening and all of you have to come." Beta Chris answered.

After a little bit of talking the lunch ended , so did the school in a jiffy. Ryder went to buy a gift for Lucy and I did not go with him knowing I would only make myself tired with his shopping records.

So I went directly to my bed and as soon as I hit the pillow the slumber welcomed me whole heartedly.