Page 130 of Tainted Romance

'Why? You date. Maybe I should try it.'

'Allie. Don't tempt me.'

'Leave me alone.'

'Tell me you will say no.'

Alpha Harris closed the meeting, and everyone got up and started to move to the dining hall. Mom was up and whacking me to move. I rolled my eyes. God forbid someone else talk to Alpha Harris before mom.

I dragged my feet walking to the hall. I was nearly there when someone stopped me.

"Hey."

So, this was Cam.

"Hey." I didn't need to see Zane. I knew he was watching.

"So, you got your memories back." He stuffed his hands in his jeans and rocked on his feet, with a smile on his face.

"Yeah and somehow I don't remember you." I wasn't being rude, but this was the first time I had seen this guy or meet him.

"Yeah, I've always been meaning to say hi to you."

"Well, you have now." I smiled and started walking. Not surprised whatsoever, he walked next to me.

"So, what school do you go to?"

"The one everyone goes to." I frowned at him. "In fact, why haven't I seen you there?"

"Well I was new, you had just lost your memories, and I couldn't introduce myself."

"Right."

We walked into the dining hall. The table was covered in food. So, these things hadn't changed a bit.

"So, I was wondering. Well, I was hoping that if you weren't too busy, we could…"

"Allie, can I talk to you." Zane was at my side, and then rudely grabbed my arm and dragged me away.

"Hey, I was just about to get something to eat!" I half yelled at him.

"You were going to say yes." He let go of me, now we were in the corner, and he had lowered his voice.

"So."

"So, you are…

"I am your what, Zane? Go on, finish that sentence." I wanted to hear it out loud. I wanted him to admit it. This bond we had should be bringing us closer together. Instead, he was fighting it. "I told you I wasn't fighting this anymore, so do you really think I was going to make you jealous?" I crossed my arms. "In fact, Zane, you are the one fighting us so when you wake up and have made up your mind, let me know."

I shouldered past him and walked back to the hall. He could think on that for a while.

Chapter Fifty-five

I didn't get upset often. In fact, I never got upset. I couldn't remember the last time I cried, but I was crying. Right now. I wiped a tear from my cheek. Another fight with mom. She was wearing me down. I wanted nothing more than to just run away and leave all my problems behind.

Zane.

Mom.