Claimed By My Three Alphas
Chapter 127

AMERY

I stared at my reflection in the mirror and I couldn't help but notice the dark circles underneath them. I had lost a lot of weight in the last twenty four hours and to make matters worse, it felt as if I would pass out anytime soon. I pushed my hair back and let out a deep breath as I looked at the broken part of me that I had become.

These last few hours has been nothing but hell. My heart was heavy, I couldn't focus on school and to make matters worse, it felt as if the whole world was against me. What on earth did I do to deserve this? How on earth did I get here? Where did that Amery who was so bubbly and full of life disappear to and why did it feel so sad being me right now?

If I could do anything, if I could change anything, I would probably go back to the time where I had it all. The time before the whole werewolf saga. Nothing felt as it was anymore. Everything felt like it had gone haywire and I couldn't bring myself to focus. I had lost so much and I had let myself go as well.

Letting the towel fall loose to the ground, I made my way into the bathroom and got under the shower. For minutes, I just stood there, like a statue as the water cascaded down my naked body. If only it could drown me and all of my problems then I would take that shot but it couldn't and I was being delusional about it.

My mind drifted back to what had happened in school today. I couldn't forget even if I wanted to. It felt as if all my memories were haunting me. I couldn't take the picture of how Asher looked at me with contempt out of my mind. The way he defended Natasha and the way he purposely ignored me. Once upon a time, that boy saved me from crocodiles that wanted to attack me in a lake. He put himself on the line to rescue me when his psycho maid had tried to kill me. He fought with his brothers to protect me so how did he change so suddenly?

How did he go from being sweet and kind to someone that I could barely recognize? What changed? Asher was willing and ready to fight the world for me. He stood by me and would not let a single scratch imprint on my skin so when did he become this different man that I could barely recognize. If Levi behaved like this with me, I probably wouldn't think too much about it because it's Levi but Asher- that's an entirely different story altogether.

Facing the shower directly, I let it fall to my face freely and after minutes of meditation, I turned it off and stepped out of the bathroom. I wiped my body dry and proceeded to pick out a more comfortable outfit before taking a seat on my bed and staring outside the window.

The same window that Asher had sneaked in to see me the other time. I couldn't help but smile as my brain kept on reliving those moments. It made me feel warm even though I was shattered beyond repair.

"Amery darling?" I heard mom's voice call from outside my room but I pretended not to. Maybe if I ignore long enough, she would walk away and leave me alone.

"Amery?" She called again. This time, with a loud knock on the door. I had no choice but to answer.

I walked up to the door and pulled it open after I had successfully unbolted it. "Hello mom."

"You've been cooped up in your bedroom ever since you came back." She complained. "Come down and spend some time with us. I'll make you your favorite to cheer you up."

I smiled at her thoughtfulness. "I really appreciate mom but I'm not hungry but I'll let you know if I am." She didn't look convinced by my answer but she didn't force it either.

"Alright." She muttered slowly. "I'll be downstairs if you need me.

I nodded slowly and shut the door, leaning against it as I thought about my sad miserable life. I had been so trapped in my s**t that I was slowly passing the negative energy on to my parents and everything around me.

I remained in that position, not moving an inch as time slowly flew by. Just then, I heard another knock on the door.

"Amery-"

I forcefully pulled it open. "I already told you that I don't want to have-" The rest of my words are caught up in my throat when I saw the person standing there, staring at me. It was Quincy. When and how...why did he come here? I swallowed, my fears clearly visible as to what was In front of me. Was he here to fight me? To insult me or make me feel worse than I already am?

"Sorry to bother you but your friend came visiting and requested to see you." Mom informed me. "I hope it's okay that I brought him here because I figured that you wouldn't want to come down if I had called you to."

"Hey." He waved at me and I am at a loss of words. Do I wave back or do I pretend that I am suddenly blind? Quincy was the last person that I expected to show up In my house so it's only normal that I'm going through an episode at the moment.

"Mom this is Quincy... he's a um.. he's a..." I stared at him, not knowing if I could address him as my friend. Last time we spoke, he told me off, called off our friendship and told me to disappear from his life forever.

"A friend." He added. "It's so nice to meet you Mrs. Hunter. Amery has nothing but nice things to say about you."

"Oh.." Mom touched her chest in delight. "He's a charmer isn't he? I never knew that Amery has such handsome friends. It's good to see one in person."

I chuckled. A half baked one. "Mom, not now please."

"Got it!" She winked at me. "I'll give you two some privacy." She made to leave after that.

"Mrs. Hunter?" Quincy called after her and she halted in her steps. "Is it okay if I steal Amery for a few hours? I'd like to have a word with her."

"Of course. She has been cooped up in the house all day anyway." And with that, mom disappeared into the hallway that led downstairs to the living room.

"You heard the woman. Go grab your jacket." He said to me and without uttering a single word, I took one of my jacket and we both exited the house together. Quincy had come with his car and after making me get comfortable, he got in next to me and the driver started the engines. "Where are we going?" I asked because I had the slightest clue as to where we were headed.

"A safe place." He answered almost immediately. "You'll see." And with that, we zoomed off. I rubbed my hands nervously as both of us remained quiet, not starting a conversation with each other. I threw my face outside the window as the cold wind caressed my face. Hours later, he pulled up by the side of the road.

Quincy thanked the driver and helped me out of the car. I was surprised to see that he had brought me to the beach in the middle of nowhere. Was he planning to kill me or worse?

He offered me his hands. "Come on, take off your shoes and let's go for a walk."

I stared at his outstretched hands, not knowing if I should take them or not. After contemplating for minutes, I decided to do the former so I held onto it lightly after taking off my shoes which I held on the other hand. He did the same as well. "Why did you bring me here?" "No reason." He breathed out. "Do I need a reason to take you somewhere?" He asked but I didn't know how to respond to that question. He held my hands till we got to the forefront of the beach, our legs gliding through the water as we walked hand in hand. The change of scenery was refreshing and I basked in how beautiful the sea looked by this hour of the day.

"Quincy." I stopped walking. Forcing him to stop too. "Why are we here? The last time we spoke to each other, it ended badly and I don't feel comfortable taking walks with you when I know that something is wrong between us."

"Why do you think I brought you here Amery?" He questioned. "I also feel bad for how things ended between us. I feel bad for how I spoke to you the other day and to be honest, I haven't been myself ever since you left Amery." He confessed and I felt the waterworks slowly making an entrance.

I hiccupped. "I thought that you...I thought that you hated me and that you didn't want to talk to me anymore Quincy." I sniffed but continued. "I was so scared that I had lost you and-" Hiccups. "I thought that you would never speak to me again." I broke down into a massive floodgate of tears. My emotions got the better of me and I couldn't stop myself from feeling this way.

"Come here." He opened his arms and I walked right in, letting him hug me tightly. "I am so sorry Amery. I am so sorry that I made you feel worse. I can only imagine what you were going through at that time and I was only adding to it. I was supposed to be your friend and be your confidant but I became the enemy."

I lost it when he said that. My voice echoing but I only gripped on tighter. I didn't know the extent of how my emotions ran deep until he said those words to me.

"You are free to hate me for as long as you want okay." He said but I shook my head negatively amidst tears. "This whole mating and trying to keep us together has taken its toll on you and I won't bear to see you in pain any longer. You're free to choose or be with whomever you want to be with. I forgot that you were the one carrying the bigger burden from the three of us. I should have been more nicer, more understanding and for that, I'm truly sorry."

I shook my head in disagreement. "I know that it probably sounds crazy but I don't want to choose between the three of you. Isn't it possible to be with all three and not pick either one of you?"

He paused and smiled at me painfully. "No it's not. Whatever happens, you'll have to choose because that's how it has always been."

"But why?" I questioned. "Why can't it be all of you? Why do I have to choose? Why is that even important?"

"Because it is!" He snapped. "It just is okay. I don't care if you don't pick me Amery but I want you to be happy and as long as you are then I will be too. I care about you a lot and I know that it's going to hurt but I'm willing to let you go Amery."

"No!" I stated adamantly. "I might not understand all of this or what's happening right now but I do know that I'm not prepared to lose either one of you Quincy." I proclaimed. "Crazy as it sounds, you three complete me and I will find a way to fix this. I will find a way to fix our relationship and myself because I am not giving up on any of you."

"Amery-"

Before he could say anything more, I crashed my lips on his In a fervent kiss. I don't know if it's an impulse but I don't regret it.

"Let me fight for all of you Quincy." I pleaded when we pulled away. "Please just let me." I whispered as he looked at me with nothing but intent.