Chapter 67: Chapter 67

Chapter 65

"I'm your... husband," he says.

At the same moment that memories were flooding my head, I felt a heaviness in my chest as I stared at Alpha Greyson, who was now standing in front of me. I followed him down the street to find out the truth, but I didn't expect it to be this terrible. I forgot everything, and those two years of life without my memories were confusing and painful for me.

As tears impaired my vision, I took a step back. I could see the fright in his eyes. He must have known I remembered everything now. As the pain gnawed at the heart of my being, my entire body trembled.

"W-Why? What took you so long?" I sobbed. Two years have passed! For nearly two years, I was immersed in a world I was unfamiliar with. I worked hard so that one day I will feel like I belong here as well! However, I did not! I always feel like I'm waiting for someone! I'm yearning for someone! So now... I remember everything... My heart feels like it's in flames.

"I'm sorry... it took me two years to find you..." he whispered painfully. I shut my eyes tightly. With the number of memories that have come to me, I feel as if my sentiments are becoming heavier. I'm sinking more and deeper into the sea of anguish and darkness. I can't even put a stop to the pain. When I felt a pain in my head, I grabbed his arm. He immediately held me. I suddenly missed his touch.

"A-Are you okay?" he asked, concerned. I didn't say anything and tried to relax, but my headache was too much for me. It was only a few moments until my surroundings went dark. Alpha Greyson's arms embraced me just before I passed unconscious.

So many things happened. When I didn't have any memories, I felt like a blank piece of paper, a girl with no direction, a girl who didn't know who she was. But now that I remember, I feel sadness and pain. Because I realized that my past was so painful, I lost so many people. My child died. And I feel sorry because I forgot about my child for two years! For two years, I had completely forgotten about Alpha Greyson! Damn! I'm a lot worse than I expected!

I awoke to a bright light shining on me. As I felt something taped on my palm, I heard a mechanical machine beside me. Auntie Susan was seated near my bed when I gently opened my eyes. When she noticed that I was awake, her eyes widened.

"Thank God! Amara is awake, Peter!" she exclaimed. Uncle Peter rushed into my vision, and the first thing I noticed was his troubled face; they both seemed anxious. I tried to move, but Auntie Susan dashed over me.

"Don't move around too much, Amara!" she said as I looked around the hospital room, looking for someone I desperately wanted to meet. Auntie Susan saw it and squeezed my hand, so I looked at her.

"He's going to get us some coffee, and he'll be there any minute now," Auntie Susan replied. I didn't say anything. So... he didn't leave this time. He stayed. I'm not sure why, but I feel so much better.

"I'll just call a doctor," Uncle Peter indicated as he exited the room. Auntie Susan wrapped her arms around me tightly. I also attempted a tight hug. "You've made me so worried!" she said. As I felt the shame wash over me, I bit my bottom lip. I'm always causing them problems. I've felt like a burden in their life since I entered their lives.

"I-I'm sorry..." I apologized truly. She hugged me even more tightly. The doctor arrived a little while later to check on me. He checked my vitals as well as my overall health. He inquired about my amnesia and stated that I was recovering, especially after discovering that I could remember everything now. When I told Auntie Susan and Uncle Peter that I could remember, I could see how surprised they were. It's only that I can't tell them everything because they'll flip out.

Alpha Greyson stepped in just as the doctor was leaving, carrying a paper bag that most likely contained coffee. We both exchanged glances. I could see his surprise when he realized I was awake.

"You're here! Amara is awake," Auntie Susan announces. Alpha Greyson approached me. I swallowed hard. My pulse was pounding so fast. Even though two years had passed and I had forgotten about him, my feelings for him haven't changed. I am still that same girl who loved him so much.

"How are you?" he inquired after a brief quiet. I averted my gaze. "Fine..." I replied. I noticed him nod. He turned to look at Auntie Susan and Uncle Peter, who appeared to be following our every move. I nearly forgot to introduce Alpha Greyson to the two of them! Wait... I should not have addressed Alpha Greyson as Alpha in front of them!

"Here's your coffee," Alpha Greyson said, handing the two adults the paper bag.

"Thank you, Greyson..." murmured Auntie Susan. That took me by surprise. They know him now?! Alpha Greyson must have noticed my surprise. "I already introduced myself to them when you were asleep," Alpha Greyson explained. Uncle Peter and Auntie Susan agreed with a nod.

"I'm glad you found your husband now, Amara; he told us everything about you two," Auntie Susan added.

I cast a peek at Alpha Greyson. Has he said everything? I was thinking about something else when he shook his head. "I didn't tell them about the wolf thing," he said quietly enough for me to understand. I was relieved. Auntie Susan soon left us in the hospital room. I couldn't take my eyes off Alpha Greyson. I'm curious what happened in the last two years. I'm curious about everything. What became of Beta Miguel? What about Dylan?

After a long quiet, I inquired softly, "How's the palace?" He fixed his gaze on me.

"It's a little bit... in chaos," he said. The palace is in chaos? I became tense. Is it because... he's not in the palace?

“W-Why?” I'm afraid to ask. He inhaled deeply. "I... ran away from the palace," he admitted. My eyes widened as he spoke. What? The North Snow Kingdom's Alpha King just fled the palace?! What the hell is going on?

"What? Why did you do that?!" I said, shocked and puzzled as he sighed loudly and clasped my hands.

"After the accident... two years ago, everyone thought you were already dead. I couldn't accept it, so I searched for you. I couldn't stop even though the councilors and the Elders told me that it was hopeless. But I didn't believe them. I will know if you're gone. We're mates, I would feel it if you're gone... but no... I didn't feel it. I could feel that you were still alive. I was persuaded to remarry by the Elders. They even invite a slew of women to dupe me. They desire an heir. I'm afraid I can't offer it to them. Amara, I only want you to be the mother of my heir. Until... Miguel... discovered information about an elderly couple who adopted a woman they discovered unconscious in a river. It gave me hope. So... I tracked them down and discovered that they had relocated to Tyreese. I fled the palace to look for you and came here to Tyreese. After that... I discovered you, but it took me months to become close to you... especially since I discovered you don't remember anything. But... I tried my luck..." he explained.

My heart broke because of his story. How could he still believe in me if he knew it was hopeless? I can't help but reach for him and wrap my arms around him. Because of what I did, he came to a halt. I'm completely overwhelmed. I feel so... hurt and happy at the same time. I'm not sure, but being with him could cause my heart to bleed in both sorrow and happiness.

"Let's go back..." I whispered painfully. "I want to go home, Alpha Greyson," I said softly.