Poor Kate.
Asher’s pov “So we’re keeping you here a day longer, just until Easton has talked to everyone.” Dad said. “Really? You’re getting Easton involved?” Dad growled, “If it looks like I’m taking this seriously, I can probably get away with some minor punishment. Can't look like I’m playing favorites.” I winked at dad, “but you are, right?” Dad sighed, “goddess. You’re too much. But yes, I want you to still be able to become Alpha and that isn’t possible if I have to keep you locked up forever. So just stay here and I’ll fix this. But Ash?” “Yeah dad?” “You can’t do that again. You almost killed him. What happened? You’ve never gone this far.” I looked down, “Logan took over. He’s very protective of Leia. I wanted to teach Mark a lesson, but I lost control. She had bruises on her wrist and her head was hurt. You should have seen the way he talks to her, in front of people. Can you imagine how bad it gets when they’re alone? You should talk to Kate, see what she knows.” Dad raised an
Sierra’s pov I got a text message from Kate. I was so relieved she was still talking to me. I think I handled the whole thing wrong. “Asher would like to get your notes from school.” That didn’t sound that friendly, but at least she was still talking to me. Mom had always joked that Kate had a crush on me. I just thought she looked up to me. Like a big sister or something. I was so surprised when she kissed me, I couldn’t even move. Not that it wasn’t nice, but I didn’t like girls. I didn’t like Kate. Right? I had no idea what I liked or who. I was always too busy with training and school. And boys weren’t that interested in me, they all thought I’d be mated to Asher anyway. But in my future I had always pictured myself mated to a man. I wanted to be friends with Kate and now I think I ruined it. While Asher was in a coma I realized that our friends, were really his friends. And they weren’t as interesting as I thought. But Kate was so smart and when she let go of her anxiety she
Kate’s pov “I’m sorry Leia. I’m here for you, whatever you need. Sorry if you felt like I was siding with Asher. I was just worried. Love you.” I had written ten different texts before sending this one. I hoped it was enough for her to see I was there for her. But Asher was my brother and I couldn’t join her in hating him. I knew Leia didn’t really hate Asher either, but he was someone she could blame for everything. She probably felt guilty for telling Asher about Mark. She probably felt conflicted about Mark, but that made her feel guilty again. I don’t know. My head was too busy right now to come up with a thousand explanations for her behavior. I was mostly thinking about Sierra. I kept replaying that kiss over and over in my mind. What should have been the best moment of my life, felt like the worst. Because I ruined it. I ruined any chance with her as my friend. How could I look at her now? I am in love with her. And I was so good at pretending I wasn’t. But now everything is
Leia’s pov Mark’s out of the hospital and staying with his mom. She’s really overprotective and clingy, but he needs extra care right now. I can only do so much. I haven’t talked to Kate yet, I needed some time. I know it’s hard for her being stuck between me and Asher. I have been so angry. But mostly I’ve been feeling guilty. If I had just kept everything to myself, none of this would have happened. It wasn’t like Mark hurt me on purpose. Yes, he did pull on my arm. But no way he let go on purpose, making me fall. That would be crazy right? Mark loves me. I have been visiting Mark every afternoon after school. I didn’t see Kate at school all week and Sierra was asking about her too. But like I said, I needed some time. Mark has been home for a few days now and I was hoping to spend the whole day with him, since it’s Saturday. But he told me he’s feeling too tired and weak. So I decided to help out dad. At least it gives me something to do. Cleaning often clears my mind and I love
Kate’s pov “Is it my fault? Is everything my fucking fault?” “Leia?” Leia had called me and she was barely audible, crying and talking very softly. “I am sorry, Kate. I’m so fucking sorry for everything.” “It’s okay. It’s not all your fault. You can’t control other people’s behavior. While I might not hate Asher, I don’t think he did the right thing.” I said. “I know. It wasn’t fair of me to put you in the middle. I just feel so damn guilty about everything. I’m so fucking mad at Asher, but also at myself.” “And at Mark?” I asked. “Sometimes,” she said so soft I could barely hear her. “He is being really sweet. Well, except for today. But he is in a lot of fucking pain, so I can guess why he gets upset sometimes.” “I’ve missed you.” I said, not wanting to ruin this by talking about Mark more. “Me too, Kat. My fucking kitty Kat.” She joked. “I’m not your kitty Kat, weirdo.” “Kat? Asher said you were skipping school and have been looking fucking miserable. His words not mine.
Asher’s pov After my first day at the farm, I ran into Leia on my way out. She looked really upset. I tried to talk to her, but I knew she didn’t want to have anything to do with me. “Are you okay, Leia?” “Don’t fucking talk to me.” “Call Kate. You’re not okay and she misses you. She is miserable and skipping school. Just call Kate. It’s not her fault, she’s just stuck in the middle.” Leia walked by me and gave me the middle finger. But I found out later that night that she did call Kate and that they made up. I wasn’t sure what was going on with Kate, there was probably more that she wasn’t telling me. But them not speaking to each other for a week, was something that wasn’t right. Kate and Leia had been best friends since they were born. Just like Sierra and me. Speaking of Sierra. She was the only one who visited me and I was pissed at my so called friends. I guess those shitheads only hung around because I was the next Alpha. But now that I was in trouble, they just left. W
Leia’s pov Why? Why the fuck did I let him kiss me. Things were going so well with me and Mark. He was talking about me being his mate. So why the fuck did I just kiss Asher back? I fucking cheated on Mark. Should I tell him? I got suddenly very scared. Yeah, it would be a good fucking idea at all, telling Mark, I had kissed the guy that almost beat him to death. One week before his fucking birthday. Fuck I was stupid. But you know who’s stupid too? Asher. Fucking Asher and his arrogant ass that just kisses people without warning. Well, he did warn me. Calling me princess and making my fucking knees weak. How is it, that one kiss from Asher makes me feel so much more than anything I’ve done with Mark?! Fuck, I shouldn’t think that. Shit. Mark is great. He is a great kisser. We don’t have sex, but we’ve done other stuff and he tries really hard. Does he try though? Or am I the only one giving and he is the fucker who receives everything? Because as many hand and blow jobs I have gi
Kate’s pov I’ve been seeing Leia a lot more. She used to go straight to Mark’s after school, but she seems to be avoiding him a bit. He’s is back at work too, so maybe that’s why? Or maybe it’s because he now has his wolf and things have changed. I wish Leia would tell me more, but she’s hesitant to talk to me about Mark and I feel like she’s hiding something. Of course my mind goes to dark places and thinking he’s hurting her again, but she isn’t showing any signs of it. Asher is being weird too, asking about Leia a lot. And he’s watching movies. He never watches movies, but suddenly he’s watching Star Wars and a bunch of other movies Leia usually talks about. It’s like he’s getting to know Leia better in his own weird way, but she hates him. So I don’t see the point. He doesn’t like her, does he? Maybe he's trying to find a way to make it up to her. “Kat? Are you lost in your fucking thoughts again?” Leia asked me. I laughed awkwardly, “I was actually thinking about you. You ha