All Chapters of Mine: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

It had been exactly one week since Riley was freed from the basement. After her rescue, she was taken to the infirmary by Ethan and her dad, where she spent two days recovering. IVs hooked up to her, machines tracking her heartbeat and blood pressure. Though, once she was out, she felt fantastic again. It took her some getting used to the brightness of the sun and all the lights. However, with Ava at full strength again, she quickly adjusted. The first thing she did when she was released was shift and go for a run with Ava. She asked her father and Ethan to let her go alone as she needed freedom. They weren't far from her, though. She could pick up their scents from further away, always watching. She then had the rest of the week off, Lily had come over to bring all her school notes and any missed homework or assignments. Lily stayed as long as she could to help with any questions and just keep an eye on Riley. No one wanted to leave her alone. The overwhelming food and flowers lef

Riley and Eli lay on their backs side by side. They had just finished another round of making love. Her and Ava felt in total bliss until she heard a phone vibrating. Shit! She was supposed to be at her meeting. "What time is it?" she said as she quickly sat up and searched the surrounding bed and clothing, trying to find her phone. Eli rolled over and picked up his phone from the side table, "It's 6. We probably should get something to eat after all that." "What are you talking about! I was supposed to meet your father at 5 for our meeting to go over recent events," she said in a panic, getting out of bed and gathering her clothing to head down. "It's okay, Riley. I will just message him that you're running late." "How are you going to explain to him that you know where I am instead of my own boyfriend? Especially when I haven't messaged Ethan or your father back after all the missed calls and messages from them. This is such a mess," Riley said, pushing her hair back.

Riley stretched as she opened her eyes after having one of the best sleeps of her life. She felt an arm under her head that wasn't hers, and she rolled over to stare at Eli. He was still fast asleep and looked like a God. The goddess had blessed her well. She softly kissed his lips, which stirred him awake and had him kissing her back. "Good morning, beautiful. I could definitely get used to this." Eli grabbed her and brought her in for a bear hug. Riley giggled, and they both laughed. "I should get up and get ready before I'm late for school." "Or you could ditch and spend the day in bed with me." "I think you can survive a day without me. I'm sure things will be different once we're marked." Riley stood up to head to the washroom to tidy herself up when Eli hugged her from behind. "I never want to be apart from you ever again," he growled in her ear. She playfully swatted him away and headed for the shower. Eli smacked her ass as she went. He had put on his boxer brief

It was 6 PM, and there was a knock at Rileys door. It had to be Lily. She rushed over as there was so much she needed to unload. She was holding onto too much and was finally ready to share some of the details with someone other than the Alpha or Eli. The shock of yesterday's news was unnerving, and she hadn't even spoken to Eli as he walked her home. She left him standing in the hallway as she entered her room last night. She sensed him out there for hours until she fell asleep when he must have gone home. Now, now she could share with Lily the important things. "Lily! I'm so glad you're here." "Good thing I am because if you were thinking of going in that outfit, girl, you need all the help you could use." "Lily!" "I'm just kidding. Anyway, I brought pizza and predrinks. Hope you're ready to party!" "Before we get started, I was hoping we could talk a little first." "Sure, what about. You know you can always talk to me." "I know, this has just been really difficult to come to

"Ollie, what's happened to you?" "This is what happens when a man loses his wolf." "There's plenty of people without wolves, and they make out just fine." "You mean humans? Ha, that's pathetic. I'm supposed to just go live amongst them when all my life, all I've known, is a pack?" "Why not? It could be a fresh start." "Riley, why are you here?" "Can't a friend come visit you?" "I thought we weren't friends for a while now." "Only because of the way you had changed." "You have to know that wasn't me. I swear it. I was under some kind of mind control. Riley, I'm sorry!" "Who had you under control?" "It was the Rogue King and his witches. They focused more on masking where we were, but every so often, when I didn't do what they asked, they messed with my mind. The Rogue King has no power." "How do you know he has no powers?" "He would have you. He's got nothing. Unless you are a part of his pack, then he can mindlink and use his Alpha control. Otherwise, there's