Chapter 7

You know all I’ve ever really wanted was to make a name for myself. Getting recruited into the pack was never apart of my goals, it just felt nice to know the potential was there.

I’m not sure working with the most dangerous ruthless pack was ever in the cards for me, but I pictured it for a moment. Only a moment was all I was allotted for though.

My phones back at it again, so I’ve turned it on vibrate, but the pounding on the front door tells me he’s done waiting for me to answer.

I stare at the ceiling of my bedroom, not making any moves to get up and answer.

I’ve always known that he had a mate out there, always had a sneaking suspicion that it wasn’t me, no matter how good he treated me.

Had I known that mate was my best friend or my greatest enemy, I would have stepped aside and let them have him. I think he’s always known that too. It’s why I’m assuming I was never made aware of the situation.

I’ve never questioned how much he loved me. I’ve only ever questioned how much I loved him. You fight for the ones you love, right? I should want to fight for him, claim him, but I’ve never really wanted that. I want him to be happy, and I don’t think I’ve ever truly believed that it would end up being me that made him that way.

The door to my bedroom slams open, my head turns towards him, his face a mixture of fury and sadness. I slowly sit up and he falls to his knees in front of me, grabbing my hands and gently kissing up my wrist. “I’m sorry. I’m so so sorry. I should have told you. I swear, Baby Girl. Sex with her means nothing to me. Please, forgive me.”

I grab his chin and move his head to look at me, I pull my lips between my teeth, then start, “You belong with Kiera. She’s your mate and you’re only torturing both of you by not accepting that. What we had was amazing, but I think we both knew it would have to end eventually.” I tell him calmly, but his head instantly starts shaking. “I don’t want her.” He repeats, but I smile again. “She’s your soulmate. Give her a chance.” I chuckle, soft and sad, “She’s literally one of the best people I’ve met in this pack, and I think you’re lucky that she’s the mate the Goddess chose for you.”

His jaw tightens and his eyes close, “The Goddess chose wrong.”

I shake my head, “Please, Sam. You’re making this harder than it needs to be. I just want you to be happy, and at the moment, I want that to happen away from me.”

I move to stand and he follows me, I place my hand gently on his jaw and look into his eyes, “I won’t stand in your way. You belong with Kiera.” I whisper. He lays his forehead down on mine, “All doing this will tell me is how much I belong with you. Will you wait for me?” My nose scrunches and I pull away. He shakes his head, “After I do what you’re begging me to do. You’ll be here waiting, right? At least until I mark her.” He asks and my mouth falls open.

“You want me to wait for you?” I ask again, needing to be sure I heard him right. He nods, “You want this, Thea. Not me. I’m only willing to do this if I know you’ll wait for me when it doesn’t work.”

I shake my head, “You cheated on me.” I rasp. “No. No… No. I didn’t cheat. I was only sating my wolf.”

A dark laugh leaves me, “Your dick went inside of another girl, that’s cheating no matter how you justify it.”

A low growl leaves him, “You wouldn’t understand. You’re wolf-less.” He snaps, and I scoff. “Get out.” I growl; his eyes widen. “I’m sorry.” He rushes, but I’m already shaking my head. “Get out, Sam! I don’t want you here, I’m not waiting for you while you go fuck my best friend, I don’t love you anymore!” I shout, my emotions finally getting the best of me.

He takes a step towards me. “Get out.” My dad snarls from the threshold, and Sam turns to look at him. “Sir…” My dad’s head shakes, “She said get out.” He snarls, his body shaking as he tries to control his anger.

My face flushes, how much of that did he hear?

Sam storms past my dad, and we both stand in silence as we wait for the door to slam shut. Once it does, he looks back at me. “We’re going to figure out a way to get you to Shadow pack.”