+25 BONUS Amelia's pov " Where were you ? " I asked Foster as I settle beside Pickett in the backseat . She wanted me there with her , scared of being alone . I held her tight as she trembles and sniffles . " Those bastards locked me in the bathroom when I saw Pickett . " He ground out , the tension in his voice telling me that he was very upset . " I told you to call me right away if you found her Foster . " I sighed , rubbing my hand down Pickett's arm to warm her up . " I couldn't , they took my phone and didn't give it back . " He slammed his hand on his horn and it blared , making a very wild Pickett jump . I grab her , reminding her that she was out of the water and was okay . " I'll get the phone back tomorrow , let's get Pickett home . " I whispered . Foster nodded and started the car and Pickett clung to me like I was her lifeline . I couldn't help but be filled with rage as I remember what happened . Dayna was a bitch but I hadn't thought she'd go this low . Something could have gone terribly wrong tonight . And Raiden …. I gulped , looking out the window sadly . I can't help but think of how stupid I was to think he was any different than any other guy . With a sigh , I rest my cheek on Pickett's wet head and wish I could finally just hop into my bed and call it a night . " Someone's up early , " Dad said in the kitchen as he whips up something . Scratch that , tried to whip up something . By the stench that staled the air , the pancakes , deformed pancakes * were now burnt . I winced , making a bee line for the refrigerator and pulled out some orange juice and some fresh grapes . I popped one in the mouth , turning to face dad . " Yeah . What you doing over there ? Trying to make a fire ? " Dad eyes narrowed . " Ha ha . Funny . But if you must know I'm trying to make some strawberry pancakes . It taste good despite the appearance " " I doubt it , " I whispered under my breath . " What did you say young lady ? " His brow lift and I smiled sheepishly as I filled my mouth with grapes . " Not a thing . " I uttered with a mouth full . He shakes his head , gesturing me to sit down at the table . " How did the thing for school go last night ? " My brows furrowed , raking my brain for whatever he was on about . " Huh ? " That arch brow is now almost to his hairline . " That thing for school you were in a hurry to go do last night ? Left the dining table in quite a hurry " He reminded . " Oh , " I coughed , opening the orange juice and drinking right from the bottle . I know it was very unlady like but I really don't care I looked away from him " Right Yeah we got to finish it pretty late . Not sure if you heard when I came in Hope Emily and Bryson were not too upset ? " Dad shook his head " Nah they're very understanding What I don't understand is why you came home drenched from head to toe " He puts off the burner and turn to look at me with a worried pinch between his brows " Is there something you're not telling me Amelia ? " I swallowed the grape and looked at him . " I- I swallowed once more nervously " Kind of fell into the pool at Foster's home " 172 +25 BONUS Instead of the worry lines smooth out , they deepen into his skin . " I don't believe that one bit . Who did this to you ? " I looked away . Why did he know me so well after so little days ? I sighed , looking back at him when he calls out my name . " I- I lied . I went to Dayna's party and stumbled into the pool , " when he doesn't look convinced I blurted out . " It was a pool party . " He stared at me for a few before letting out a breath . " You didn't have to lie and say you needed to do something for school Amelia . I know teenagers , I was once one . If you needed to go to a party all you had to do was ask . " I smiled , grateful that he wasn't chewing my ears off . " I'll make sure to remember that next time . " He nods , reaching for a plate . " I'm guessing you and Raiden are getting along now ? " Surprised by his question , my eyes widen . It's annoying that my stomach did a flip when his name brushed my ears . I frowned , my lips lined into a tight scowl . " I don't like that guy . " I admitted . " And feeling seem mutual . " Dad looks up at me quickly , his eyes searching mine . " Had he said anything last night after he got out of the house ? " I shrugged . " What did he not say . " I grumble sarcastically , recalling how much of a jerk he had been last night . " Anything that- " I saw a wolf last night . " I cut in , my eyebrows furrowing when I saw how caught off guard dad is by my words . " You lied to me about there not being wolves . And what do they feed those things anyway ? Why do they seem bigger than normal ? " He looked away , his back now turned to face me . By the stiffening of his body I knew that he hadn't expected to be put on the spot like that . " I only said that to not have you worry , " was his faint reply before he turns around with the frying pan in his hand and a smile that didn't reach his eyes . " They're not harmful I promise . " I scoffed . " Should tell that to the huge grey one last night . That thing looked like it was ready to chew me up . " He looks visibly surprised . " Grey wolf ? " I nod . " Yes . If Foster hadn't showed up , I'd be wolf food . " Dad brows furrowed more and I sighed , looking away . " Raiden and I had a little quarrel , in the car and I told him to stop and let ine off , " my lips pursed as I looked away , frowning . " That jerk actually left me . " " Raiden left you alone at night ! " Dad bellowed , surprising me . I looked at him with wide eyes , " It's not a big deal . " I whispered , and he shook his head , letting down the pan hard on the countertop " It is a big deal Amelia , you could , no you were in danger last night and as a soon to be alph- Dad stopped and tore his eyes away . " I'll talk to his parents and try to set a time and date for you two to talk it out . " My lips part in surprise . " What ?! " He nods , still not looking at me . " It will be beneficial for you two to be on the same page My eyes narrowed as I become irritated . " Beneficial for me or for you ? " I hissed " Already using your daughter as a way to look perfect for your boss ? " I got off the stool and marched upstairs , ignoring his calls for me to return The last thing I want is to talk to Raiden We both said what we thought last night . There's no going back after that