A Great Mate

Still Mercedes' POV

When John left, I took a roadmap out of my bag and put the piece of paper with the location he gave me on it. I map out the route I have to take. Actually, I would be there faster by plane, but my Bugatti is a fast one and if I look at the route like that, I can arrive at my destination within three days.

I'm totally focused on my plan that I don't notice anyone bending over me. “Are you going outside the pack, Mercedes?” it sounds suddenly behind me. Startled, I look around and see no one but Clarita. Her face is pale as if she has cried for a long time and her eyes are dull. “Clarita,” I exclaim. I jump up and hug her. "How do you feel? I know it was tough to lose your second chance mate. Why did you reject John first?” I ask her without batting an eyelid.

Clarita is clearly startled. “Did he tell you about that? That fool! Instead of being ashamed, he is trumpeting that his mate dished him,” she sounds annoyed. She sits down next to me and looks at the roadmap.