Chapter Two- His Regret

Lucas Walters (POV)

Shit. I stood there while Jane’s scent swirled all around me, making my wolf go wild. When I heard Diane saying, “Who the hell are you?” she demanded.

“My mate.” was all I could say.

I saw tears in Jane’s eyes, and she turned around to leave, murmuring, “Not anymore.”

“Jane, wait,” I said, but she ignored me and continued to walk away with the door open. “Leave Diane,” I ordered.

“What? We didn’t finish and you didn’t make me cum.” She whined.

“I said… Get. Out!” I demanded.

She jumped off the bed, grabbed her clothes, and ran out without putting them on.

I grabbed my hair, “Damnit.” I shouted to myself.

When I heard the floorboard creaking, I looked over when it hit me. Her scent of fresh strawberries and cream. When our eyes met and the mate bond connected, she grabbed her chest and doubled over in pain. I knew it was the betrayal pains that I was causing her. I immediately pulled out of Diane and jumped off the bed. It hurt knowing I had put that pain on my mate.

I quickly got dressed and went to try and find Jane. I can’t let her reject me. I waited so long for her. I was stupid, I know. I have to somehow make this right. I am downstairs and I am looking all over the place. It was full of guests for Jane’s birthday party. And to be honest, a year ago I was beginning to believe that we were not mates. It felt more like an infatuation. Boy, was I wrong? How do I make this up to her?

I see Drake heading my way and he does not look too happy. “What the hell, Dude?” He says the moment he sees me.

“Have you seen Jane?” I asked, ignoring his question.

“Yes, I have. She is with her sister crying her eyes out and speaking some gibberish about finding you screwing a woman and causing her pain.”

I sighed and grabbed my hair in my hand, “I screwed up.” Then I looked at Drake, “Jane is my mate. And yes, she caught me with another woman…Diane. It wasn’t until our eyes connected that is when she felt the pain because of the bond connecting.”

“Diane. The pack slut?” Drake asked.

“The one and only. I have done what you said and kept it casual. I figured Diane would be great for relief without the messy commitment. I guess in our passion to get to my room we forgot to close the door.”

Drake shook his head, “You forgot to close your door. And many teens in the house, including your mate.”

“I said I was stupid. Hey, man, you gotta help me.” I said desperately.

He scoffed at me, “Oh man. This is your problem. All I know is that she is upstairs with my mate crying her eyes out.”

“Shit…” I said, grabbing my hair again in frustration, “I can’t believe I was so careless. I have waited so long for my mate. After a while, I stopped believing it was Jane. I should have known better because of the pull I felt towards her.”

Drake patted my shoulder, “Well, now it is up to you to try and fix things. But I will warn you not only will Lari be angry at you, but so will her mother and maybe even my mom.” He shook his head, “I would hate to be in your shoes right now.”

With that, he left me to stew in my misery. And misery it was. “Damnit,”

‘Don’t forget her father won’t be happy about this either,’ my wolf reminded me.

‘So now what do I do? I made a huge mistake.’

‘I tried to warn you to stop sticking your dick where it doesn’t belong.’ Smart-mouthed wolf.

‘I need to talk to our mate.’ I said, turning to head upstairs.

‘Good luck with that. You hurt mate badly. If she had a wolf I would try and communicate with her and explain it, were you, that I had no part in this.’

‘Gee, thanks.’ I said sarcastically.

‘No, problem,’ he says before heading to the back of my mind and blocking me.

Before I got to the stairs, I saw Jane and Lari walking back down. It was then I noticed what my mate was wearing. She looked so beautiful and grown-up and also sexy. Now I am really kicking myself in the ass. How could I hurt someone so perfect for me? I had a good thing going with her in the beginning. Then I go and screw it all up.

She must have touched up her make-up as her eyes only showed a little puffiness as evidence of her tears. That broke my heart. Before they could walk past me, I tried to stop Jane, “Jane, may I speak with you for a minute please?”

She and Lari just ignored me and kept walking on to where her friends were gathered. I felt hurt but I know I deserved that. I stood and watched her hug her friends and smile at them. At least she had not stopped to say the dreaded words of rejection. At least that gives me a little hope. Now that there is a mate bond between us, I vow not to sleep with another woman and to win the heart of my mate. I will not cause her any more pain.

The rest of the day was the same. I stayed at a distance, keeping watch over my mate. I watched her laugh and enjoyed being with her friends. I had not realized how many she had. Maybe it was because she is the sister of the Luna that helped. I am just happy to know that the cancer is in remission, and she has finally gotten to enjoy a normal teenage life. Due to the chemo and cancer, she missed out on so much.

Then, stupid jackass, me had to go and hurt her. Watching her, the bond is only getting stronger. I want to go and grab her, mate, and mark her so bad. But I won’t. Not until I can win her heart back and she comes to me.

Goddess, I want her. I need her.

As the evening grew darker, the music got louder and couples began to dance on the makeshift dance floor. Food was served buffet style and lines were forming to get their food. I saw Jane at a table with her food and a few friends, including her best friend I met once, named Glory. I heard some loud voices heading out from inside as a few latecomers arrived. Jane jumped up and ran over to a young man and gave him a hug and kiss on the cheek. I couldn’t help the growl that came out of me.

She must have heard it because she glanced my way and scowled at me before hugging the young man tighter. When she pulled away, she took his hand and guided him to the dance floor where, of all things, a slow song was playing. I watched as he took her in his arms and began to dance with her. I could feel the heat of anger building up inside. I want so badly to go over there and rip him to pieces. I could see her speaking with him and then laughing at something he said. It was when she lay her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes, enjoying the moment, that a loud growl escaped me and as I began to stand from the chair I was sitting in, I felt a hand on my shoulder.

“I wouldn’t do anything stupid if I were you.” I heard Drake saying beside me.