Chapter 179

Ryker

I had to figure things out quickly. But I needed to buy some time. Time to be able to talk to both of them. Time to talk to Drake as well. I wasn’t sure if he was around but I would guess he would be. After draining Zayne multiple times, I finally started to get a grip on reality again. I released him, healed him and then turned to look at Ariya and Ivan.

“What am I going to do with you 2?” I growled.

Ariya got in front of Ivan and growled at me, letting her fangs show.

Ryker! She doesn’t remember! Zayne shouted in my head.

I couldn’t help but smirk at Ariya. She was trying to scare me, but I didn’t scare easily. Not even when I didn’t have full access to my memories. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath in. As I exhaled I opened my eyes, letting them change and my fangs came out. I snarled back at Ariya, baring my fangs.

“Ari! Stop! It’s ok!” Ivan shouted, wrapping his arms around her.

Ariya’s eyes were glowing the same color as Ivan’s. They had to have completed the mate bond. Bold considering where they were.

Ryker! Zayne shouted.

Relax, Zayne. I’m in control. You should be able to tell. Seems we have a lot of catching up to do. I told him.

The air in the room was so filled with tension. I imagined for Zayne and Ivan they were stressed beyond their limits. Ariya didn’t back down after I showed her my fangs. I smirked again. Boss was right, I was definitely intrigued.

“It’s been a while, Ari.” I said.

Ariya growled at me again, “You don’t get to call me that.”

“Oh? Is that so? Pretty sure I get to call you whatever I want.” I taunted her.

What are you doing? Are you trying to piss her off? Zayne asked me.

Yup. I laughed.

“Ari, hear him out. He’s on our side.” Ivan pleaded with her.

Ariya paused at that point and I frowned.

“Now why do you have to go and ruin my fun, Ivan?” I asked him.

Ivan growled at me this time, “This isn’t fun at all, Ryker. You’re freaking her out. She doesn’t know what’s going on.”

I looked at Ariya, “She doesn’t look scared to me.”

“Ryker!” Zayne growled at me.

I rolled my eyes, “Ari, I want you to show me just how strong you are. After you remember, it’s unlikely that you’ll want to, but promise me you will.”

“Promise to pummel your face? Absolutely. You hurt Ivan and exposed him.” Ariya growled.

I held my hands up laughing, “I didn’t hurt him. I meant to, yes. But I didn't hurt him. I came across a memory I locked on him and in doing so it unlocked both my memories and Ivan’s. When that happens, it takes a lot out of a person. It felt like he was slipping away, right?”

Ariya looked at me confused. She had to know I was a Navi and that Zayne was a wolf by now. She nodded but didn’t say anything so I continued.

“He was out of stamina, that’s all that means. Basically the feeling of him slipping away only means that he’s going to pass out. He’s not falling into a dream. He’s falling asleep. It starts out as darkness. That’s what you’re feeling. That’s what you’re seeing. Zayne already made sure that no one was nearby. He’s constantly checking since most of us got our memories. There’s no need to worry.”

I walked closer to Ariya, keeping my hands up. Ariya shifted uncomfortably but I could tell that Ivan was talking to her in her head finally. Her mind must have calmed down enough for them to have a conversation. I was glad she was timid of me though. It meant she was playing things safe.

“Will you let me unlock yours, little one?” I asked her before moving to touch her head.

Ariya hesitated but eventually nodded her head.

“You and Ivan have to sever the mind link before I do it or he’s going to feel it again. Because you just fed it shouldn’t knock you out. You can share the memory as soon as you have it. Ivan has his own to share with you too.” I informed her.

Ivan hugged Ariya tightly and rested his head on her shoulder. Ariya nodded at me to let me know that they had severed the mind link. I took her head gently in both hands and closed my eyes, searching for the memories that I’d locked. As soon as I found the memory it began unlocking itself. Just like with Ivan, as soon as I found the memory I gasped and removed my hands from Ariya. The pain was over in an instant this time.