THEM

CHAPTER 20

CHAPTER 20

ELLA'S POV

Me and Miles were sitting in a field of tall grass. It was beautiful, all the nature and the wild animals that chirped and growled around the trees. It was like freedom.

I turned to see Miles staring at me with, admiration? He soon came back to reality and he's cheeks turned red when he saw me catch him staring at me. I laughed at he's shyness and turned my gaze back to the woods that surrounded the fields. We were no longer on pack grounds, but instead a place Miles said he came to think. It was a secret place, that's why it was so vacant and peaceful. It was he's special place, and I felt lucky to see it.

"So, I've been thinking about us 2 going on a trip."

I looked over at Miles and tilted my head curious of why he wanted to leave.

"With everything going on, I hardly get to be with you." I laughed at he's reason which made him give me a stern look.

"Hardly? We are shoulder to shoulder all the time." I giggled out as I put my hand on top of he's big one.

"That's not true, after all the attacks we had, I hardly got time with you." He's face soon morphed into panic, as if he slipped out something he wasn't suppose to.

"Attacks? Since when was there ever a attack?" I smirked at him.

He's probably too shy to admit he wants to spend time with me, that's why he's making up an excuse for us to be together. It was cute, and very sweet.

I then leaned towards him and kissed he's cheek.

"You know, if you want to be with me longer you don't have to make up a lie." I then entwined our fingers together as my hand was still holding he's. "No matter the reason I will always agree to be with you, Miles."

He gave me a smile, but for some reason he's eyes didn't seem to hold the same as he's lips. They seem, sad? Or was it guilty?

"We better be heading back before Elliot scolds me about not being at the pack." Miles chuckled.

"Elliot? Who's that?" I asked as I started to help Miles with the blanket we sat on, while he grabbed the basket filled with our food. yeah, Miles took me on a picnic date. And I loved it, besides the fact he kept saying weird things. I wonder if he's mind is playing tricks on him?

Miles snapped he's head to me once I asked that question. He dropped the things he was holding as he looked me dead in the lie.

"Ella, don't you remember Elliot?" I shook my head 'no' as he stared at me with such a strong glare.

"What about Lola, do you remember her?" He questions sent a shiver of panic down my spine as I took a step back.

"Who are these people you're talking about?" My voice was laced with fright as I watched Miles ask me so many weird questions.

"Miles are you okay? Are you sure you didn't hit your head or something?" Although my question sounded like an insult, I was worried Miles was loosing he's mind.

I mean who the hell was Lola or Elliot?

That's when I cold sweat went down my forehead as realisation hit me.

Was Miles being haunted by supernatural beings? Oh, no. What if Miles was being tormented by ghosts!?

He looked at me with sadness as he walked pass the things he dropped and grabbed me forcefully as he put me over he's shoulder.

Oh, no. Was he taking me to these ghosts?!

I struggled in he's hold as I kicked hard, trying to be let down so I can run. But he grunted as he held tighter on my legs.

"Stop struggling, Ella!" He scolded, which made me feel embarrassed.

MILE'S POV

I can't believe Ella forgot about Lola, how could she forget the one person who loved her like a sister for years!

The thought of Lola loosing importance to Ella made me frightful. If Lola couldn't even stay in her memory how the f**k will I?

Minutes past and we were now at the pack house again. I dropped her off at the front door as I turned and shifted in mid air. Trying to see f I can I find my brother. Lately he's been going on runs around the pack grounds to cool himself off. I can tell he needed it after everything he's been going through with Lola.

I was soon faced to face with my Alpha.

I bowed my head as I started the mind-link.

'I need help, brother.' I said through the mind-link as my voice was laced with hurt.

'What's wrong?'

'It's Ella, she doesn't remember you...She doesn't even remember Lola.'

He looked shocked at my news but the explained that we should head to he's office to discuss it thoroughly. I nodded in agreement, not wanting to discuss my pain out in the open.

ELLIOT'S POV

"What happened?" I asked once again, hoping he won't repeat he's answer. Hoping he won't tell me he's mate forgot about my love. Yeah that's right, I've come to realise I love Lola, but that's what hurts more about her death. I realised I love her when the chance is to late. That's regret I would have to live with myself for the rest of my life.

"She doesn't remember you, nor Lola." While the small pain strikes a bit of my heart hearing those words again, more clearly.

I then went into thought.

How can Ella forget me and still remember Miles? Me and Miles met her the same day, so how can that day erase me and not him? And Lola has been here the longest but her memories died so quickly?

"You really think that?" Miles asked, only then did I realise my mind-link was up. I soon shut it down, hoping no one would hear my private thoughts any longer.

I nodded my head at he's questions as I rubbed my face frustrated at the situation.

"We need to speak to the pack doctor, see if he's found a cure yet." Miles said with determination.

"Yes, but what if there isn't one?"

"I don't know. I don't know what I'll do if she didn't remember me, but I can't think that way right now. Not when my mate is counting on me." He soon got up and walked out. He had hope and determination written all over him, I was proud to see my younger brother fight for what he wanted, even if it meant loosing.

I then sighed and and groaned as I rubbed my hand over my face.

"What will Lola do if she was here?" I muttered to myself as I leaned back in my chair.

"See this obstacle as an adventure, mutt. Look at it as if it is something you'll do on purpose, so it won't hurt you as much when it takes you by surprise. Bluff this shitty situation so it won't see you crumble in defeat!"

I chuckled lightly at the thought of Lola saying that. It felt so real, as if it were her actual words. But I knew it was just my mournful mind playing tricks on me.

"Thank you for the advice, my love." I whispered to the cold air that surround my office as I closed my eyes and pictured her face.