Chapter 49

(Amelia POV)

“I have a black americano and a muffin for Tim!” My first official day of work had been going smoothly so far.

So far everything had happened as I saw in my vision. The only thing difference I saw was because for some reason I though wearing a different outfit today. I don’t know why I thought such a small thing would actually change anything but seeing the same clothes I wore in the vision made me feel sick suddenly.
“You are doing so well Amelia, are you sure you don’t have any previous experience?” Harper asked coming to stand beside me.

In this version of time I suppose I didn’t, but I had been here before and I remember everything perfectly. Every moment of this day was still fresh in my mind, and it was terrifying. I knew where each moment would lead me. In my vison I died, and I wasn’t shown how many others were hurt because my powers over took me. I had to remind myself that it hadn’t happened, that I had been shown what could happen if I did not change things. It didn’t help my heart from racing every time I heard the little bell on the café front door ding.

Owen.

He was part of my future and he was there that day. Was he also killed because of me? Wouldn’t it be better if he never meets me? Even if we are mates, would that be fair to him? To be tied to someone who would put him in so much danger? Was it because of her that so many bad things happen to him?

The fates and Elena may think she will be stronger with an alpha as her mate, but they didn’t seem to worry about what hurt Owen or his family or the pack would go through. Saving my kind is the most important mission to them, the big picture stuff. I was not ready to be willing to sacrifice or put others in danger because of what COULD happen. Like they said the future is always changing. Maybe if I just happen not be here when Owen comes in would be enough. Maybe I could avoid him as long as possible!

‘It isn’t that simple Amelia. He would be able to pick up your scent even if you are not in the room. Your scent is everywhere here, and he would know. He would keep coming back until he found you.’ Anaya reminded me.

‘If my future is death, wouldn’t it just be better to never meet him? What if I follow the vision exactly but never find out who changed everything? My fate would be the same and Owen would be the one who suffers.’ I try my best to make my case to simply run away right now.

‘He is a good man Amelia, and he wants to know his mate. Everyone feels that pull to find their mate, and it is frustrating when that pull never leads to the one their heart is yearning for. Do you really want to keep him searching for you when you are so close? His heart will always want you.’ Anaya said with an almost pleading voice.

‘When did you become so sentimental? You have always been so sharped tongued and rude.’ I tease her lightly.

‘I saw the vision too, and I saw how badly I hurt you. I don’t want to ever hurt you that way. Seeing myself in that way, I felt awful. None of the things that happened in the past was your fault. You were just trying to survive and get through the best you could. I want things to be different, better.’ Anaya had changed.

‘Thank you. It means a lot to me that we can be a team and not go through that terrible struggle. But I am also sorry I hurt you. I was so scared for so long. Liam was always the brave one, I just wanted to keep everyone happy.’ I hated that I had been afraid my whole life.

So many things were so hard for me simply because I let my fear and self-doubt hold me back. Running away or hiding always seemed the easiest way to avoid causing trouble but it was holding me back.

‘I have to change. I can’t keep letting fear hold me back. Fear of my mother held me back from being what I was. Knowing the future is making me fear every choice I make. I can’t keep doing this! Enough is enough. I am the white wolf!’ As soon as the words went through my mind I felt a surge rush through me.

I let out a shaky breath at the feeling.

“Are you ok Amelia?” Harper asks seeing my strange behavior and rapped breathing.
“Uh, yes I think so.” I tell her gripping my hands around the edge of the counter to keep my balance.
“Do you need to take a break?” She asks but her words sounded far away.

I feel like I can’t focus on her words as my head begins to ache. Something was happening to me.

“Amelia? Hon you look pale. Are you sick?” Harper asks resting her hand on my shoulder. “Ouch!”

I turned to her and see her pull her hand from me suddenly in shock. Did I hurt her? I turn to her with guilt in my eyes and look at her hand to see how bad her injuries are.

“No m fine! You chocked me that’s all. It was a bit surprising but I’m fine!” Harper says with a small laugh.
‘Anaya what’s happening?’ I growl to her in anger.
‘I-I don’t know!’ Anaya yells in return.

Another wave rushes over me and I hunch over when a surge of nausea follows the electric pulse I feel.

“Amelia, please go rest ok? I have things handled right now and you don’t look well.” Harper says rubbing circles on my back gently.
“I-I think I just need some air, I’ll be right back.” I tell her removing my apron and stumbling toward the hallway and the back exit.

I can feel the urge to vomit building and I rush out the back door as fast as I can. As soon as I step out of the door I hunch over and let my stomach contract and release all its content on the gravel by my feet. I let out a shaky breath and keep my hands resting on my knees.

What was happening?

'Amelia, it’s the emergence. The others are fighting to get out!’ Anaya says quickly but with astrain in her voice.
‘What do you mean? You are my wolf why are the others trying to emerge?’ I ask frantically.
‘I…ahhh…I don’t know! Something is fighting against me!’ Anaya says with a pained groan.

I can feel a strong surge again and it drops me to my knees, and it feel like the wind has been knocked out of me. I try to steady my breathing, but the sensations are overwhelming me.

‘This is not how it happened in the vision! If I am emerging, this is not what was supposed to happen!’ I can not sense Anaya as I try to focus on her response.

This was wrong, this was not how it happened before. I did not feel like this! It’s too soon!

I tried to stand and when a flash of something catches my eye. A figure is hidden in the trees not far from me. A large dark silhouette is standing watching me. I straighten out and squint trying to make out the details of the person’s face, but my head is still throbbing. I step toward the figure and it retreats deeper into the shadows.

“Hello?” I call out to it.

I take another weak step forward.

“Hello? Who are you?” I call out to it.

As my vison begins to clear and I focus more, my blood runs cold when I see what is looking back at me.

Two blood red eyes are fixed on me.

I am frozen in that moment, because this was the thing that I was meant to watch for. The thing that changed my fate and eventually would cause my death. Had they come to me so soon? Was this the moment my future would be sealed?

The figure must have sensed my fear beause it moved closer. I wanted to run, but my body was not listening to what my brainn was screaming. The figure moved close enough to the tree that streams of sunlight flashed across it's skin. Soemthing about it was hypnoitzing, and the longer I watched the eyes i felt drawn to them. I felt a tingling sensation come over me and I wanted to move closer to it.


'Amelia STOP!' Anaya yells at me, but my legs had begun to move before I even realized.

'No Amelia! Run!' Anaya's voice was loud enough now for me to hear and I stopped once again.

"Amelia...." The figures voice was a slight whisper but I heard it as clear as day.

I stood again just watching the figure, not able to break from its trance on me. It wanted me, and it was about to get what it wanted.

"Hey!" Another voice came from behind me.

The figure in the shadow seemed to vanish into thin air. Once second he was there and when I blinked he was gone, and so was the pull I felt moments ago.

I turn my head to the person who had chased the shadow man away. A man came running toward me. I blinked several times and felt my body get weak.

As I was about to fall to the ground I felt two arms wrap around me.

Safe and warm arms.

"It's going to be ok." The man whispered to me as I surrendered to sleep.

Everything was differnt. Wrong some how. My vision was wrong....