Not Your Mate Anymore

Chapter 26 A Brand New Me

Xander and I had fast became friends. Yes, we both have feelings for each other. Him more than me if I had to compare but I won't rush in to anything.

At the moment, I was no good for Xander if we were to get in to it.

He hasn't been in a relationship since his mate died and that's understandable. No other girl can replace his mate, not even me.

I also took the time to get to know the pack. After my fight with Jade and Myrtle, people feared me and I had to put their worries at ease. Having the alpha helped too.

I went from being popular at school after people heard I was Xander's new girl, to unpopular thanks to Jade and then popular again thanks to my power. I was known.

I was the girl with super alpha strength. There was even talk of the rise of female alphas. I had zero intentions on being an alpha but I was happy women were finding courage after feeling what I can do.

It's strange how men think they are in control when all this time, it has been the moon goddess, a female god that gives us life.

"What are you thinking about?" Xander asked walking in to my apartment.

"Oh just old memories. What's up?" I asked him. He sat next to me on the couch but looked uncomfortable.

"I need to tell you something. You're not going to like it." Xander says.

"Tell me.." I say.

"Max's application to change pack laws has been approved. The other day when I left to go to a council meeting, it was about that." Xander said.

I just looked at Xander. What was he telling me?

My son is not to be alpha anymore? It is his right!

"The council called us in to sign the new decree. I was hoping you'd come with me to the meeting." Xander said and I chuckled.

"What business do I have there? Other than wanting to kill Max for betraying his son, I have no reason to go." I say to him.

"Actually, you do. I said if Max's new law is passed, then I'd like to take you in my pack and raise your son to be the next in line." Xander said.

"What?" I asked him. Not in a rude way but more confused than anything.

"Look Sabrina, I want you in my life. You, as my Luna. You come with a son and if you choose to be, I will raise him as my own." Xander says to me. His eyes holding so much adoration and love.

"You don't have to do that. I will challenge Max for the alpha position. I didn't want to at first but now that he's hit an all new low, he leaves me no choice. Green Forrest Pack belongs to my son and he will have it." I say with determination.

I never wanted to humiliate Max in front of his pack by challenging him. He was the alpha and I was his Luna. His support.

I was never going to challenge him. He was the one who would make all the decisions and I would've stood by him. If he was ever challenged, I'd let him fight his battles as a man. I would've been the dutiful wife.

I loved him!

I gave that man everything and he's taking more. That greedy fucker!

"Yeah you can still do that but will you both be safe there? Here you are safe with me. Whether you're a normal pack member or my chosen mate. Nobody would dare kill you here." Xander says. I shake my head.

"When I found our Percy was my mate, we fell in love or so I thought. Next thing, he wants to kill me. Same thing with Max. All of my mates wanted nothing to do with me in the end. How can I trust that you won't be any different? Maybe there's something wrong with me. What did I do so bad that two of my mates wanted me dead?" I say.

"No no don't think that way. You were making progress. Please don't think like that." Xander said moving closer to me and gently grabbing my hand and placing it in his big ones.

"You're right. I'm better than this." I say.

"Good. Now, I'll need you to get dressed and ready. I will come back to get you in 30 minutes." Xander said and he quickly ran out.

He wasn't leaving any room for discussion. I sighed and went into the nursery to check on Adrastos. I was leaving him behind on my trip since Max was going to be there. I didn't want to worry about his safety.

Granted, I'm stronger than Max but I don't want to risk it. After Jade's sneak attack, I can't take any chances.

Dorothy walks in and I hand my son over to her. I walk in to my room to get dressed.

I wear a red knee length tight dress and pair it up with matching red strap heels. It was a council meeting after all.

Xander popped in right on time in his black collar shirt and matching black dress pants.

The look aged him, but not in a bad way. He looked all sorts of yummy still.

"Ready to go?" He asked me and I picked up my Hermes Himalayan crocodile handbag, walked back in the nursery to say bye to Dorothy and my son. Then walked out with Max right behind me.

It took about 2 hours to arrive at our destination but it wasn't a dreadful drive. Xander kept me out of my head with jokes and silly banter. I tried not to think about seeing Max again but I couldn't dwell on it.

As soon as we parked I spotted the lycan twins, also known as my sister's twin mates.

I ran up to them and pulled them in for hugs.

"How is Josey?" I ask but they seem taken back by my appearance.

"Aren't you supposed to be in hiding?" Chase asked me.

"I was and then I remembered how strong I was and climbed out of my hole." I say and Clayton smiled.

"And she's here with me. Told you I'd find her and take her in." Xander chimed in. The twins looked at me and then back at Xander.

"Are you two a thing?" Clayton asked.

Xander let out a loud sigh.

"I wish but I'm a patient man." Xander says and that makes me smile. He is patient and kind.

"Alphas, it is time." One old man said who's probably one of the councilmen.

We all made our way inside, with me sitting next to Xander.

I couldn't have missed Max even if I tried. I knew his scent. It enveloped me in a tight embrace, I forgot to breathe for a second. I didn't long for him and I'm still blaming the imprinting for that one but his scent will forever be in my memories.

We locked eyes for a second before he looked away. He didn't think I'd be here and that threw him off I'm sure.

I'll have to commend Xander on this move. He is one smart alpha.

I could contest this law today. I had the right.

Adrastos had the right and since he is still a child, that responsibility fell on me.

"Alphas, we are all here to sign the new law that is to passed on to your packs. It has been decided but we will give you the floor to raise your concerns." The old man said.

"I have one concern. Why must we change the law that has worked for centuries? This is why mates are important. The moon goddess makes no mistakes!" Chase says.

"Well she made a mistake this time." Max retorts.

I laugh. I laugh hard.

"Well I don't think so and I know the moon goddess thinks you're a mistake." I say looking Max. He scoffs and stands up,

"What is she doing here? She's not an alpha!" Max shouts out.

The councilmen all turn to look at me.

"I was Max's chosen mate. We share a son together, he doesn't want anything to do with my son and I. I registered him before the law was passed so I believe this should be null and void." I say.

"Unfortunately, it won't work that way this time. Max is allowed to choose the next in line." The old man responds.

"I figured you'd say that. However, the law stipulates that it is in place effective today, so my son remains the sole heir." I say.

The council men try to say something but I hold my hand up.

"It's fine. He doesn't need to be alpha of Green Forrest Pack, he will be raised to run Red Creek." I say and all the men turn to look at Xander.

He shrugs and Max growls.

"I said it at the first meeting. I want Sabrina and her son. I got them, now I will raise Adrastos as my own so he will be ready to take over when he's 18." Xander says.

"That is up to Sabrina here." The one old man says.

"Like I said, my son will be raised to run Red Creek. We live there now and that's the way it's going to be." I say and they all nod.

I wanted to challenge Max but Xander was right, I wouldn't be safe. I'd have to look over my shoulder and sleep with one eye open.

We all walked out and Max tried to grab Xander by the neck but I caught on and pushed him away. He stumbled but composed himself quickly.

"Finally have some fight in you I see.." Max says.

"I've always had it. Don't think because I was never violent that I was weak. You are the weak one here." I say and he cackles.

"I'm the weak one? Are you sure about that?" Max asks and I nod, folding my arms for the extra added effect.

"You're the runner. Ran from two mates but I see you have no trouble getting another alpha." Max says and Xander gives him a warning growl.

"You're the pathetic one here. Letting a pregnant woman starve. You're the weak one! Allowing some bozo to manipulate you with mind control. You're the weak one for abandoning your ONLY son!" I say. The anger was coming in like a flood.

"Are you sure he's my only?" Max asks with a smirk. I smile back at him.

"Oh he will be the only child you will ever have. Come rain or no rain, you won't make any more children because of your selfish evil ways. You will have to choose someone that isn't your blood as the new alpha." I say this and he just laughs.

"You don't know that." Max says.

"Oh but I do! Direct descendant and all. You don't have to believe me but as time passes, you'll soon realize that I was right." I say with a smug look on my face.

I walk up to him, looking him dead in the eyes,

"I was your ride or die. I let you be the strong one. I dimmed down my light so you could shine as alpha. My love for you was immeasurable. I would've killed the world for you." I say as sadness floods around me.

"I didn't ask you to do any of those. You chose to hide your power." Max says.

"You're right. It's all on me. For thinking a man that grew up not knowing what love is, would actually know what it is and keep it. You didn't have any good examples. It's all on me, for hiding myself but not anymore." I say to him.

I grab his neck and pull him down to my level.

"It's all on you for failing to be a mate. For failing to be a father. It's all on you that I am gone and I can promise you, you will come back begging. Ask Percy." I say and push him away from me.

Max turns to look at Xander.

"You're just going to stand there? I could've retaliated and hurt her!" Max says and Xander cackles.

"You know that's not true. Sabrina could kill us all before I say the word button." Xander says.

"She is not immortal. She can die like the rest of us. You're a weak alpha for not coming to her aid." Max says and I roll my eyes.

"No. You're the weak one. The man that takes another woman while his mate is pregnant is a different kind of evil man." Xander chimes in.

"You were supposed to be mine." I say and Max chuckles.

"You were supposed to be my rock! My comfort and heart. You made a vow to me! I guess you are no different than your actual mate." I say and I walk away.

Max hurt me.

He broke my heart and walked away from me. He promised to never hurt me and yet here we are.

I walked back to Xander's car as Xander followed. I didn't want to stay there and end up killing Max on sacred land. I was done with that man.

I was a new woman. A woman that saw things in a different light. I was brand new.