Fated to my Frenemy.

An unexpected dilemma.

I awake in Ryder's bed , my head ached like crazy. I raised my head slightly and saw Doc and Alpha mark sitting close by.

I roll over on my back to see Ryder fast asleep.

"You both have been passed out for 8 hours", Doc says as she got up and walked towards me,"Glad to see one of you are finally awake".

"Why are we in here?, And how come we aren't taped up together like last time?", I ask as questions start running through my mind. I look down and realise I am clothed in Ryder's clothes. "Who clothed me?, And why would you put dirty clothes on me that is so disgusting. These freaking wreak of Ryder's scent".

"Clara, First of all I clothed you, And they are clean, Lucy had literally just took them straight out of the dryer when I put them on you", Doc explains as she walks up to me and sniffs the hodie I was wearing. "All I smell is fabric softener".

"Well it stinks to me and can someone for the love of God take Ryder's shoes out of this room", I blurt out as I suddenly begin to gag. "oh god how can you not smell that", I gag again.

Lucy comes to the doorway, "Sorry to interrupt, But Clara Ryder's shoes are outside".

I let out a gag once again and Ryder suddenly awakens. "What's wrong", He questioned as he sat up in the bed.

"I ..(gag)...can't...(gag)...stand the...(gag)...the smell off....(gag)...your shoes", I say as I fight to not vomit.

Alpha got up from his then walked towards the bed and crossed his arms as he looked us both. "Seems Clara you have extremely heightened sense of smell".

"well I don't like it".

"What else can you smell Clara?", Alpha asks as he looks at me curiously. "Concentrate other things around you, Close your eyes if that helps".

I close my eyes and take a big whiff in and gag loudly. "Ryder's Shoes", I respond as that seemed to be all I could smell.

"Try concentrating very hard and smell past Ryder's shoes", Alpha Mark says as he guides me to expand my sense of smell.

Suddenly made her presence I had not seen or felt her since the fields and seeing her gave me a great deal of happiness.

"Hello Clara!".

"Hello Shimmer", I speak to her in my mind as she lowers her head in acknowledgement.

She seemed more majestic then normal, Much more stunning and I could feel her strength within me building.

"Clara, You can do this", She says to me softly. "Just concentrate, Free your mind, Draw power from Ryder if you need to".

"What?", I question her suddenly taken back by what she said.

"Touch him Clara, You will see, You both heighten each others powers". She says softly.

I put my hand on Ryder's shoulder and try to concentrate once again, I try to smell past the smell that were strong. Immediately I could see what I could smell. "Mrs gardon is drinking a coffee in her back yard, It's black very strong", I sniff the air once again with my eyes closed tight. "There is a squirrel sitting eating nuts in the shrubs near the exercise hall". I suddenly open my eyes and let go of Ryder's shoulder and put my hands to my mouth amazed and shocked in one.

"wow, That was something else", I utter as I turn to Ryder and look at him. "I could see what I smelt".

Ryder Lifts his brow at me, "You know you sound like a lunatic right", He responds as I hit on the chest.

"Shut up I can't help what I saw, Numbnuts".

"I think its safe to say they are kinda back to their old selves", Doc says to Alpha Mark.

"It does appear so", He replies as he looks at his watch. "Now you two, Stay in this room for now, and stay close. Let's not have a repeat of last time, We need to get some sleep too".

"okay Alpha", I reply as I give him an embarrassed smile.

"One thing before we go though, we need to try and some more research on what the legend foretold, I think it would be best if we keep this between our pack for now, Lycan royals will be back in 2 weeks. They have always been very keen to get their hands on you two, I need to know if I need to protect you both or not".

"Do you think they might be up to something?", Ryder asks as he sits up fully in his bed.

"Honestly, I don't know, I would not be surprised however, They seem to not like anything that has more power over them".

Alpha looks at Doc with worry, I could see it in his eyes. Without a Luna, Alpha Mark seemed to heavily rely on Doc for guidance.

ALPHA MARK'S POV.

"Alpha, Everything will be ok", Doc says to me but it doesn't really ease any doubts in my mind.

"I hope your right Doc", I whisper lowly so Ryder and Clara don't hear. "Alright let's go, Let these two rest before the sun rises in a few hours".

I guide Doc out of Ryder's bedroom and close the door behind me. We begin to walk down the hallway just as Lucy comes around the corner.

"Alpha, Thank you so much for looking after our Son, Do they know the whole truth yet?". Lucy asked me with worry in her eyes. She looked like she had not slept at all in the last 2 nights.

"No Lucy, I don't think it would be wise yet for them to know everything just yet, Their safety after all is my highest priority right now", I place a comforting hand upon her shoulder, "Lucy, You need rest, Leave the worry to me".

"I am trying, But it has not been easy. I fear Ryder will hate me once he learns the whole truth". Lucy responds as she places her hand over mine.

"Ryder is a good Son, I am sure he will understand why you had to keep this secret".

"Lucy", Doc interrupted as she looked her with understanding, "No one really understands that day at the River, And no one knows why they are the only 2 people that can go near it, Even though they don't know it yet let's hope maybe we all might get some more answers".

"I hope so Doc", Lucy say's as I feel my heart pain for her. Keeping this Secret from her Son could not of been easy.