Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Ana

The car journey home is hazy. My heart hurts, and my mind is wandering. I'm despondent, lonely, and empty. I believed I had discovered my soul mate. Prior to the age of 21, we cannot smell our mate, but that our wolf loves someone is a powerful sign that we might be compatible. Since Alex is a human, it would be more difficult if people knew he was my partner. But it doesn't matter anymore. We're done now.

Courtney and Dylan, both give me sidelong glances, but neither of them says anything. Most likely, it's for the best. I have consented to return home and begin the voyage to become a pack leader, as evidenced because we are traveling back to our pack in Miami. I know I must inform my father about Alex and my perception that he is my soul partner. But before I do that, I must tell him about his treachery. That will place Alex's life in danger, but despite my broken heart, I don't want Alex to suffer.

Alex

Despite bombarding Anas's phone and social media, I have received no answer. She appears to have disappeared. I inquire around, but nobody has any information. My 'friends' played a role in my fight with Ana, and I'm seething. I don't recall ever sleeping with Shauna. Someone probably drugged me. I must track down Ana and inform her of the truth. I must tell her she is the only person I adore.

Fuck.

I decide to visit her home, but as soon as I get there, my heart breaks. Someone placed a for sale sign on the front yard and her vehicle was gone. She's gone. She left me, and I do not know where she might be. I lost her. The love of my life left me.

I choose to approach Brad about what happened at the party the following day. He cannot look me in the eye, and I feel like crap.

"Just explain to me why you would treat me in such a terrible way. Man, I figured I could rely on you. What the hell."

He says nothing for a while and instead keeps staring at the floor. He keeps stroking his hair, making him look lost in thought before he finally answers.

“Your dad told us about Ana's hidden agenda, that she’s a gold digger and only wants to be with you for money.”

“That's not true, and you know it, man. Why the hell would you listen to anything he says about my relationship?”

“Look, Alex, he only wants the best for you. He needs you to focus on your future and not some girl.”

“I love her, man. I fucking love her.”

 I can tell my words confuse Brad, and I realize he did not know how serious I was about her.

“I’m sorry, Alex. I didn’t realize it was so serious between you.”

“It is. I mean, I guess it was.” I sigh and cover my face with my hands and feel tears running down my cheeks. I think nothing can make me happy ever again. Only Ana. The love of my life.

I will do anything to find her again, even if it means giving up my career.

“Pack your stuff Alex. We're going to find her. To help us out, I will phone my mother's uncle, who works in the police force. I'm so sorry. I will fix this,” he tells me and pats my back.