Chapter 207: Chapter 198: Semester break has started!
It has been a day since Eren and Remi had returned to Burkendall town. They arrived late in the evening and the two women in the house had been waiting in the living room for their arrival. When Eren and Remi had finally arrived, both Syden and Amber were shocked to see Remi looking healthier than ever.
It was as if he had never been sick before!
Syden immediately burst into tears when both father and son walked into the living room. The former immediately got up from the sofa and ran to her son. Tears filled with relief and gratitude fell from her eyes as she shakily hugged her son, shoulders trembled greatly.
Both Eren and Amber stood behind them as they watched the scene in front of them. Eren knew how much guilt and remorse Syden had kept all these years, thinking it was her fault that Remi was sick. Back then, thoughts of 'what if' had plagued her mind until she became sick.
Now that Remi has finally healed, the Keene family can finally rest.
Hours later when the family of four decided to call it a night and went to their rooms, Eren decided to stay behind.
Not wanting to pry, Syden left him alone in the kitchen, not forgetting to tell him to go to sleep early.
Once the others were finally inside their room, Eren got up from the kitchen table and began to make himself some coffee. Ever since they had left Cairin Oaks, Isaiah's words had been playing non-stop in his mind.
'And your daughter is the mate of the future Alpha, Erick,' Isaiah's words came swimming in his head.
Eren rubbed the temples of his head, feeling tired all of the sudden. He did not expect that there was a reason why that boy, Erick, was attracted to his daughter. Although she was not a great beauty, she was still pretty. Yet there were more pretty girls in that school, other than his daughter. He used to wonder why. Perhaps her personality? Apparently, it was this.
He was not sure how mates work in the shifter community but it seems quite baffling. Probably because he does not know much about the shifters. He only knows their existence and how they probably look.
As he continued to sit down at the table, engrossed in his own thoughts, Amber had just entered the kitchen, about to get a glass of water.
She looked surprised when she saw her father still sitting at the table. Looking over, she noticed that his cup of coffee had gone cold too. She walked to his side, tilted her head in question and asked, "Dad? What are you doing still up?"
Eren jumped, startled. He looked up and saw his daughter looking at him curiously. "Nothing, nothing," he answered, shaking his head as he looked down again.
Amber frowned as she continued on to grab her glass of water.
Once she was done, she walked over to her father's side once more and asked, "Why are you still awake, daddy? Is there something in your mind?"
Eren was quiet for a while before looking up at Amber. He then asked, "Amber, is Erick all right with you? He never hurt you before?"
Amber frowned, confused as to why her father was asking her such questions. "He never hurt me before, daddy… other than…" she trailed off.
"Other than what…?" Eren's eyes widened as he got up from his seat, his hands slamming on the table. He never thought that Erick would harm his daughter.
"Other than stealing my fries," Amber pouted, looking away.
Eren sighed in relief as he sat back down. "I thought it was something serious."
Amber narrowed her eyes at him. "That was serious, though."
She then looked up at the wall clock and back again at her father. "Daddy, I'm not sure what's going on in your mind and what's eating you up. But I hope that everything will be fine," she said. "I'll be going to bed now. And you should too, daddy."
Eren nodded.
Just before Amber left the kitchen, Eren called out her name.
She paused at the doorway, her head turning to her father. Eren was still sitting at the table but turning in his seat to look at her. "Did you know Erick was your mate?"
Amber's eyes widened in surprise. She never thought the word, 'mate' would come out from her father's lips.
She slowly nodded.
"Do you know what a mate is?" he asked again.
Amber bit her lips as she thought. "I'm not quite sure but all I know is that it's one for life," she said.
"One for life?" Eren repeated, looking confused.
Amber nodded again. "We're fated to be together forever. Might sound crazy but I believe it."
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Erick was leaning against his car, playing with his phone as he waited for Amber to come out of the school, after submitting her final report. It had been a long few weeks where they had struggled to finish their assignments and burning the midnight oil as they crammed for their exams. And since exams were over, they have a long period of months to enjoy their free time before moving on to the next school year.
A few minutes later, he looked up and saw Amber walking towards him with a huge smile on her face.
She jumped onto him with a huge hug. "It's finally over!" she squealed happily.
Erick pulled back and dropped a kiss on her forehead. He grinned and said, "Congratulations!" He then opened the passenger door to his car and helped her in.
Once he was at the driver's seat, Amber turned to him, still smiling widely. "So, where shall we go to celebrate our last day of school?" she asked excitedly.
Erick smiled back, influenced by her happiness. "Where do you want to go?" he asked back.
"I want to eat hotpot… No, I want to eat sushi… Wait, sloppy burgers?" she said as she thought of the foods that she wanted to eat.
Erick laughed. "Not what to eat but where?" he asked again, teasingly.
Amber shrugged. "I'm good anywhere."
Soon after, they finally decided to stop by at one of the shopping malls. The reason as to why they have chosen this was because they wanted to eat at the foodcourt. Since there were so many things that Amber wanted to eat, it would be more convenient if they eat at a food court. At least, she can have a choice of her own.
They were inside the food court where the both of them were walking and looking around at the menu being posted at each small counter.
Erick was about to walk a bit closer to one of the counters, curious about the menu when his nose twitched at a familiar scent.
He frowned and whirled around, startling Amber.
"You!"
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