One mate and a Rejection

Chapter 21

PART 1 Chapter 21 — 02

“I lied, do have one.” “You don't have to make it up,Emerald.

It's okay to be alone—"

“I'm not alone! I have a mate!"

“Then who is it?"

his eyes bore into mine,almost challenging me.

"I don't know; (bit out every word.

He shook his head,’ It's okay,Emerald...

You still have me.” “Except for I don't.” “I heard about you attacking Amanda.

I know you're angry,but you shouldn't take it out on people.” “Who told you?” "Look,we are just trying to

protect you.

You shouldn't be so reckless.

I also heard about your almost car crash,” he traced the outline of my scar.

I grabbed his hand and shoved it away,’ Who told you this!” “I don't think she'll like it if I told—"

"It's only fair that you tell me,” I retorted, my voice breaking.

He sighs, Amanda.

I know you hate her but she was just worried—"

“How did she find out about the car crash?” “Lisa told Jason,and I'm guessing he told her.” My blood

was boiling by this point.

Any inch of guilt that once slithered through my veins was wiped away and I wanted nothing more but

to scrape my nails across the clear creamy white skin of her face.

Revenge pumped in my system.

Anger is an understatement.

I was beyond furious and it must have shown on my face because Jared grabbed my shoulders and

muttered,’ Calm down,’ into my ears.

But I didn't register his words.

My mind was too busy plotting out Amanda's death.

There was a ringing in my ear.

Like an alarm or a warning bell.

“Emerald,Emmy what's wrong?” Jared was asking.

I whipped my head to look at him, Nothing.

I've just been annoyed lately.

Go back to class.” “I don't believe you.

Is everything okay?” “As okay as it can get.” With that,l strut away from him,leaving him confused and

staring at me.

I turned a few corners before deciding it was safe.

I leaned against the walls and shut my eyes.

Years of hiding in the toilet stalls passed right before my eyes.

I hated Amanda with all I had and Jared was the one person I could go to make my day better.

Now,I lost him and bully Amanda might be back.

A sudden noise sent my ears ringing again.

I heard people,boys to be specific talking.

Two or three boys.

I walked towards the nearest corner and spotted Ben,talking with a member of Blade's pack.

I couldn't hear what they were saying,but I caught bits and pieces that led to nowhere.

"Meet...Alpha...plan...” I wondered what Ben was doing,talking with an enemy.

They seemed intimate and serious,like they were discussing something troubling.

I knew I shouldn't be so quick to judge though because out of all our pack,'d probably be the most

unfaithful.

Not only have I thrown myself at the enemy alpha and cried like a weakling,but I'm also developing

strange stirrings for him.

So I decided to ask Ben about it later and walked away,back to class.

At home,! was both relieved and disappointed at the absence of Amanda.

I wanted both to apologize to Jason and claw at her face some more.

I sat at the dining table,unsure of the silent person that had possessed the woman in front of me was

still my mother.

l attempted to make a conversation,to take her mind off the pain that was surely taking over.

“Where are Amanda and Jason?” She barely looked up at me,” Settling in.

They're done here.” I nodded,” How was the pack meeting?” “As good as it can get.” “What are they

doing to Blade— er,the enemy pack?"

I stumbled on my words.

Her eyes whipped past the ground to meet my own.

I was taken off guard with how angry they looked.

“They are our new look outs.

They need to inform us of every single secret rouge pack and be our protectors.

If not,they will be driven out of the territory.” I nodded,nervous all of the sudden, that seems fair.” "I

don't think so.” She stood up,leaving her untouched plate of pasta and left.

I sighed and began to clean the table.

After a long shower and two homework sheets in science, stood up and headed downstairs.

I heard my mother’s voice,talking to somebody,but I didn't hear a reply.

As I got closer, saw that she was on the phone.

“I'm sorry; she swallowed,” I didn't mean to be so angry.

Come home,plea—"”