The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

CAMILLA'S POV

As soon as Ryker and Juan were gone, I went in search of Christine. It wasn’t hard to find her, she was in the dining room snacking on some fruits. As soon as she saw me, she must have realized that something was terribly wrong because she immediately rushed over to my side.

“Tell me,” she said and I explained how weird Ryker had been acting and how he had gone out with Juan and it seemed suspicious. When I was done, she sighed. “Juan told me that they were going back to where Reina died but he wouldn't say more than that”

“That was exactly what Ryker told me but I have a feeling there is more. Why would he just go back there unprovoked. Most people would try to stay as far away from the witch that tried to kill them, don’t you think?”

She couldn't help but nod. I ran my hands through my hair and bit down on the inside of my cheeks. I didn't know much but all I knew was that something serious was going on and Ryker wasn't telling me about it. He was always telling me to be open and trust him but it seemed like he was having a hard time trusting me. I understood, honestly I knew how hard it was but it couldn't be that serious that he couldn't just talk to me about it. We had already been through so much together- what was one more?

Christine and I shared a few ideas of what we thought could be happening but neither of them seemed plausible. The most popular idea was that Reina didn't die but I had seen her die, I saw her body burn and I saw it getting buried, she was dead, there was no denying that. Perhaps she did something before she died that I didn’t know of and that was what Ryker was trying to hide. Whatever it was, I was determined to find out.

I thanked Christine and the both of us exited the dining room only to see Riley making her way down the halls. She seemed annoyed and her eyes were red rimmed while her nose had a light sheen to it as if she had been sniffling. I cast a wary glance at Christine before going after her. Christine was close behind me but made sure to keep her distance.

“Are you alright?” I asked Riley when I caught up to her and she stilled. She didn’t look happy to see me in the slightest. Instead, she wrapped her arms tighter around herself and put on the most indifferent mask I had ever seen. “If something is wrong then you can talk to-"

“Nothing is wrong,” she cut me off in a slightly harsh tone. “I was just walking, now if I might continue to do that without any further interruptions, I would be more than grateful”

She tried to walk past me but I grabbed her upper arm and kept her in place. “What the hell is this about? You have never acted like this before so why are you doing it right now? We are adults, Riley, if something is wrong then you open your mouth and communicate.”

“How self-righteous of you,” she spat. “I could have told you the same when you were off tossing me to the side like some attraction or old trinket.” I was so confused as to what she was saying but she clearly wasn’t done. “It doesn’t matter either way, we will be leaving within the week. It is what you want, is it not?”

“What are you even talking about? You aren't making any sense, Riley.”

everything!” she exclaimed and I was taken aback by the sheer emotion in her tone. Her eyes burned and her face turned crimson with each passing second. Her brows were furrowed in anger anc her fists were clenched by her

so comical to even imagine that my first reaction was to laugh but I had to bite down on the inside of my cheek because I knew it would only cause more trouble in the end because it would seem like I was trying to

and I have no idea what you are talking about,”

always happen to you? He left today and wouldn't even glance at me and I know he was running an errand for you. I wanted to apologize

don't even know why Ryker left today,” I admitted and her brows furrowed in confusion. “All he said was that he had

getting more annoyed by

and I am truly not in the mood to argue

slapped her hands over her mouth as if she shouldnt

do you mean

just do,” she crossed her arms over her chest in an attempt to look brave but my patience was at an all-time low and I wasn't going to play any games. I

for all of this. If after all these years, you have not realized that I am not your enem then I don’t know what else

quiet for two minutes and to be honest, I thought she wasn’t going to speak. I was prepared to turn on my heels and walk out

how to explain it but I knew and the more I watched

“The very same witch that tried to kill Ryker and I, the very same witch that killed Aurora. You were

She frowned. “She said-"

I had to pinch the bridge of my nose so as not to scream.

this point, she was stuttering and stammering over her words. “I didn't- she said- I just- I don’t

“I can’t do this today. If you want to listen to a witch then go right ahead but don't you ever try to disrespect me in my home again.

another word. I was furious and disappointed to say the least. I expected more from Riley of all people but at the same time, I couldn't blame her. She didn’t have the same experience that we had with Reina, she didn’t know how dangerous she was. Riley was naive and Reina must