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"Y'all can visit anytime you'd like. You're welcome on my territory." Clayton continued with a soft smile. Everyone was quiet.

"What? You're her parents and her friend... There's no point in not letting y'all visit because if I did that she'd probably try to run away." Clayton said casually and went toward the stairs, "I'll get your stuff." He growled and disappeared up the stairs.

Everyone looked at each other in shock.

"I thought he'd forbid us or something." Dalton grunted from the couch. My parents sighed and I jumped on the couch beside him. He chuckled and shook his head.

"You better get away from me sweetheart before your crazy wolf boy comes down and flips on me again." Dalton laughed and I gave him a quick hug before getting up.

As I walked to my parents Clayton came down with my things and set them by the door.

"Hey Kate can I borrow your phone real quick?" Clayton said and I shrugged and gave him my phone. He muttered something like a thanks and started to type in a number. He brought my phone up to his ear and spoke with authority after a pause.

"Hey Lexi it's Clayton... Yeah... We need a ride... I said a ride... Yeah... Just hurry up. Love you too... See you soon." Clayton finished and hung up the phone. I felt a spark in my chest and I glared at Clayton.

"Who's Lexi?" I said trying to keep my voice steady.

Clayton looked at me and smirked, "Oh... you'll find out." He chuckled and winked before handing me back my phone.

"Ugh enough with this." Dalton groaned from the couch, "Dude quit playing, Kate might not look it, but she's a jealous person and what you're doing right now ain't helping your sorry case." I shot Dalton a look and earned a chuckle and smirk from Clayton.

"Aww I love the jealous type. It shows you care... Katy really don't worry about it." Clayton said giving a genuine smile. His smile made my heart race.

"What are you? Bipolar? Switched personalities?" I asked getting annoyed and Clayton scoffed. He shook his head but that's it.

I rolled my eyes and started talking to my parents, "So... I'm going to miss y'all." I said softly and Clayton cleared his throat.

"I'll be outside." My mate said and left the house in a rush. Dalton chuckled and got off the couch as the door shut.

"Looks like Pretty Boy doesn't like the mushy stuff." My friend said with a smirk. I shrugged and I was engulfed in a hug from my mom and soon Dad and Dalton joined in. My parents and I were crying and Dalton was giving my a soft smile but I could see his eyes glossing up.

"I'm gonna miss you Katy." Dalton said and I smiled quickly. I punched him lightly in his shoulder and smirked, "Hey you'll come visit. I'll send y'all the address or whatever. This isn't goodbye." I said as I pulled away.

Outside I heard a honk and everyone glanced at each other before going to the door. I opened the door and saw a brown haired model like girl talking to Clayton. As I watched she squealed and threw herself at him wrapping him in a hug and then started jumping up and down while yelling happily.

"Lexi stop fucking screaming!" Clayton ordered placing his hands over his ears. She stopped and he lowered his hands with a glare at her. So that's Lexi. 

Clayton sighed and looked at her with a soft smile, "I swear you act like a child." He stated with a shake of his head. The girl beamed at him.

"But you love me anyways." She said with a flip of her hair and Clayton's smile widened a little and he chuckled.

"Yeah, I do." My mate sighed and the girl jumped up and down with a giggle. Clayton chuckled and rolled his eyes. Hurt ran through me and I looked at my hands.

Dalton rested his hand on my shoulder and said something I didn't catch over the pounding of my heartbeat in my ears.

He loves her... Then what the hell does he want me for? I thought and retreated back inside. Someone was calling my name but I ignored it and walked into the kitchen and out through the back door. I started walking faster toward the woods and then I was running. I pelted through the trees and undergrowth until I made it to that stream Alpha and I had stopped at. I grunted and crossed it getting a little wet in the process but when I was over it I ran again.

I ran and ran and finally stopped at a grassy meadow. The grass was tall and I collapsed on the ground and it covered me well. Only then did I realize I was crying. Hot tears ran down my face and I hated it. I shouldn't be crying, not over him... But I was.

"I can't do this." I cried and buried my face in my hands.

"Stupid mate feelings." I groaned wiping my eyes. They had to be responsible for this. Heaven knows I wouldn't be crying any other day. My heart felt like it was breaking and it didn't make any sense. I didn't even really like Clayton... I don't think.

"Katlyn! Kate?!" I heard a voice in the distance and I tensed. No, I don't want him to find me.

I balled myself up and quieted my breathing. I felt my heart ache again and I stifled a cry.

"Kate? Answer me! Where are you?!" Clayton's voice shouted sounding closer. I gulped and sobs escaped me.