Chapter 8

"Dude, what's up?" Cole asked as we made our way over to our usual table in the middle of the cafeteria. When I take the role of Alpha in two years, as soon as I turn eighteen, Cole will become my Beta. I knew, even before I stepped through the doors, that she was in there. Hell, I even knew where she was sitting. It felt as if her scent was imprinted on my mind and no matter how hard I fought to push it away or to forget it, I couldn't. "Nothing." I grunted as I jerked the chair back and slumped in it. It had been twenty four hours since I found out that my mate was her and I still couldn't get her stupid face out of my head. My wolf growled deep inside me. Do not call her that! I scoffed at his order. Since yesterday my wolf and I had been on two completely different pages. He wanted me to follow her and beg for her forgiveness until she told me she would give me another chance. I wanted nothing to do with her. I cursed the Ancestors for leaving me with that as a mate. If only the damn pull in my chest would stop. My eyes landed on her as she sat talking with her friends. I had no idea who any of them were except for Jaxson, but I didn't care anyway, they weren't in my pack. Whilst it was rare for two packs to be in one town, it wasn't impossible. Our pack, The Harbour Pack, was larger and although the other pack, The Shadow Pack wasn't weak, the size of theirs put them in greater danger from Rogues and other attackers. My father, Peter the current Alpha of our pack, made an agreement that they could share our land. Her hand lifted a stray lock of hair and pushed it behind her ear leaving me to see that her face was lit up with happiness. Why is she so happy? I could feel a growl threatening to leave my lips. My eyes darted around the guys at her table, praying for their sake's that it wasn't one of them to put that smile of my beautiful girl's face. Whoa, what the hell made me say that?! It was that kind of crap that had to stop. Her friend leaned across the table whispering something to her and before I could look away her eyes locked onto mine. If you asked me to describe what she looked like at this very minute I wouldn't be able to tell you. What I could do, is describe every inch of those amazing eyes that held me captive. Two sparkling, dark gold pools with hidden emerald specks that only intensified the longer I held her gaze. My heart thumped wildly against my chest and I could feel my wolf purring at the sight of his mate. I had to stop looking at her. I didn't want to notice the emerald specks in her eyes or the hint of red in her hair when the sun settles on it. For God's sake this was Carlie Berry, I didn't want anything to do with her and my wolf was just going to have to get used to that. To my relief I was given the perfect opportunity to break eye contact with her when Anna's slender arms wormed around my neck. And let me tell you I was pissed that I shivered at her touch, and not in the good way that I was used to. That stupid girl was getting to me too much and she could go to hell if she thought she could ruin anything for me. I didn't want a mate and I sure as hell didn't want it to be her. Anna's lips brushed against my skin leaving a trail of warm breath that would have no doubt excited me if I could have gotten her eyes from my mind. All I could think about was how Anna's once soft lips now felt sticky and her tickling breath felt more like damp fog on my skin. All I could think about was pushing her off and telling her to stay the hell away from me. "Wanna have some fun?" She whispered in my ear, trying to sound seductive, but ended up sounding desperate. Did you actually find this attractive? He barked a chuckle. I watched Carlie as she shook her head, obviously trying to get out of the same daze I had just found myself in. I needed her out of my head, I wanted those feelings to go away and I knew the one thing that could make that happen. "Let's go." I all but growled at Anna, who immediately followed behind me. Damn mate! Normally I would have found an empty class or a quiet corner, but I didn't have time, I needed this and I needed it now. Pushing Anna against the lockers, my lips went straight for her neck as I trailed my tongue down to her collar bone. My wolf growled as the over powering, sickly smell of her perfume settled on my tongue. He hated it; it was the one thing we could agree on. "Do you want me to stay over tonight?" Anna asked as her arms worked their way up mine. I pulled my head back and looked into her dull blue eyes. She's got nothing on our girl has she. My stupid love struck wolf stated. Anna's seductive smile slipped from her lips and it took me a second to understand why. "It's rude to stare, you know." She smirked. My hands clenched, forming fists as I grabbed hold of Anna's flimsy shirt. The fact that I was more angry with the way she spoke to my mate, rather than Carlie actually standing behind me riled me up. "Um... can I talk to you?" The sound of her voice had my heart beating fast. It was small and timid, but soft and angelic. I knew her question was directed at me and I couldn't help but chuckle silently at the expression on Anna's face.