Chapter 29 part 2

Zane’s POV

Everything was slowly starting to sink in. After the first day of seeing Marissa laying there, unmoving and un responsive. I realised I lost, I lost whatever game fate was playing with me. On the second day I realised that she was so much more than just my ‘mate’. She was that one person who could truly read me and draw emotions out of me. She was that one thing that I couldn’t see. On the third day i thought about everything and why I rejected her in the first place.

I thought she wasn’t good enough for me, but was I good enough for her? on the fourth day Alex had shown up, after Alex texted Marissa for days without response Derek got a hold of her phone and told him. much to my dread he waited in here as much as I did. I sat in here every day with my head in my hands, taking one of her hands in mine and praying to god she would wake up for me. I know I haven't always been there for her but I want to be, I want to be everything she ever wanted me too. She was the one saying that she would be everything I ever needed and that she knew we could work out.

But it was really me that needed her, she was strong by herself and proved to everyone she could handle the pain. And here I was, facing it for the first time and ready to crumble. Just when I was ready to admit to myself and her that I was truly and hopelessly in love with her.

“Zane you need to get out a little, maybe go across the street and get something to eat with Alex” Marissa’s mom gently suggested. I looked up at her and I know the concern I saw in her eyes were true. She knew about me and Marissa but she hadn’t changed the way she acted towards me. In return I told her everything, I told her how I really felt now and how much I loved her daughter. I knew I looked like hell, I still hadn’t changed from that night because as soon as she got to the hospital I never left her side.

I rarely slept and I only ate when I had too. I sighed and shrugged my shoulders. I wanted to stay here with her, she had to wake up. Then maybe we could continue what we had started. “Zane I know how hard this is on you, but you need to loosen up. I'm not asking you anymore I'm telling you, get your butt out of that seat and go get some lunch with Alex” she sternly told me. I nodded and walked out of the room without sparing her another glance.

Alex was waiting outside the hall, he leaned against the wall as if he was waiting for me. Ever since he started dating Marissa we haven't been that close of friends. “Alex I need to tell you that I really love Marissa, I know your dating her and all but I'm going to do everything I can to get her back. I told her how much I loved her and it was the truth” I admitted as we walked out of the hospital. He was still my friend after all, and he deserved to know the truth.

“I'm not going to let her go just like that Zane, you had your chance and she truly is amazing” he replied. I expected nothing less though; I knew how special she was and how great the two of them got along. He was on his way to falling in love with her too.

“I just want my mate back. I really regret everything” I admitted to him. My mind flashed back to when me and Marissa went out for lunch and she tried again, she tried to tell me that we could work out together that we were meant to be together. Then I flat out told her that I didn’t love her. She gave me her heart again, she put it out there again even after I rejected it the first time. I was stupid, I was foolish and I guess I was getting what I deserved.

None of the doctors knew why she had passed out and they were still running tests. The only good thing that has come out of this was that it bought her more time until she had to go to the academy. My dad had postponed the arrival for another two weeks. I still hadn’t told him though, I never told him that Marissa was my mate yet.

“Well Zane I hope you can understand that I'm not backing down, I want her just as much as you do. and I intend on keeping her” I quickly grew mad at ale as we stepped in the restaurant. “She’s not a damn object, she is a person and she has her own opinion and mind. You can’t just say she’s mine and I'm keeping her. She will be choosing for herself” I declared.

We took a seat across from each other in the small café. If it was up to me I would still be back at the hospital waiting for her to wake up, but no I just had to come out with stupid Alex.

“Zane don’t take it personally. I never found a girl like her and I'm not just going to give her to you freely because you want her now. We’re still friends, and technically I had her first’ the last part of what he said rung in my ears clear as day.

“Yu had her first? No I don’t think so. She was my mate first, she wanted me first, and she was my friend first” I argued. Right now I was looking at him more as the guy who is dating my mate rather than my friend. "Well that may be true but I did date her first, I kissed her first and I will be her first for many more things. You haven't even kissed her yet” he added. It made me mad to hear that he had taken her first kiss and peak of as if he will be her first. Well I will be the one mating her, marking her and loving her. I don’t care what it takes.

“I-

“No we’re both wrong here. Marissa is lying in that hospital bed and here we are fighting about which one gets her. we’re only thinking about ourselves while we should be thinking of her. let’s forget about this for now and for the sake of her try to be civil?” I realised that Alex was right. This wasn’t the time to fight with him, this was a time when we were supposed to be thinking of Marissa.

“Let’s just get our food and then we can get back to the hospital” I mumbled, but agreed with him.

Marissa’s POV

Everything was so dark, I was in a world of black and I could faintly feel that I wasn’t in my right mind of body. I could somewhat feel my body though, it was heavy and I felt like I was a weight. I couldn’t open my eyes though. It was too hard. What happened to me?

How long have I been out for? I willed myself to go back to my body, I needed to be strong and bring myself back. There was too many things that were left un answered. There were so many things i had to take care of; there were also so many decisions I had to make. I felt myself slowly fading away again. I was only here for a couple of minutes and I was already fading. I was fading away, back into nothing.

Derek’s POV

I was sitting at home with Claire on my right and another girl across from me. Since the alpha was busy with a travelling meeting and Zane was to stressed out with Marissa and my mom was also there for Marissa I was forced to be here and deal with this new girl who wanted to join our pack. I was the next beat in line – there were three other people that could be here dealing with this right now but apparently their business is more important than dealing with this.

“So where did you come from?” I asked. The girl was pale with light blonde hair and deep blue eyes. her name was Laura, she was so small and fragile that you could see she was shy and afraid. She was definitely no threat. “I came from two towns over. I was living with my mom but she had just passed away so I decided to come and find a pack to join” she answered quietly. Even through my stress I felt sympathy for the girl, I knew what it was like to lose a parent.

“I'm sorry about your loss, but why did you choose to join a pack now and are there any other family you have?” I asked. I felt sorry for the girl, it was obvious she was being put in a tight position here. “I always lived with my mom my whole life, my dad left me when I was three and yes he’s still alive but I don’t have contact with him. I need some support and I think it would be great for me to be around my own kind and hopefully make some friends. I want a family again and I know I can only have that with a pack” she answered.

“Well Laura I don’t see you as a possible threat and I apologize for all the difficulty here so far. My sister is in the hospital right now, her mother is the beta and her mate in the next in line alpha. So I'm the next bet here. Things are a little hectic right now but I hope you can find yourself at home here” I explained and tried to smile at her.

“Thank you” she bowed her head in respect. “You should be able to meet most of the pack tomorrow” I got up and shook her hand. She smiled for the first time, she was really beautiful. I could see that she was a broken soul though, the girl had been through a lot and I hope she would be able to find happiness here.

“I am going to go and see my sister in the hospital, just give me a call if you need anything” I said as I lead her out of the office. “oh my she’s your sister too?” she asked surprised. “yes sadly she is, she mattered to some people a lot. She was going through a difficult time and this was very sudden” I said.

“Well I would go with you to see her but I have to get my stuff un packed. I will make sure to go and visit tomorrow” she said politely. “You don’t have too, your new here and we don’t expect you to flow right into things. Just take your time and adjust” I advised her. in a way she kind of reminded me or Marissa. So quiet, but been through a lot.

“Oh and this is my girlfriend Claire, I'm sorry that I forgot to introduce you two” I motioned towards Claire who was smiling politely. “it’s nice too meet you but I don’t want to hold you here, why don’t you go and see your sister now” Laura said. I smiled and thanked her, then I dashed off towards the door with Claire right beside me.

As soon as we were out the door I turned to Claire. “How are you taking the werewolf world in?” I asked. Claire was human but for some reason I really liked her. I haven't found my mate yet and I was perfectly happy with that for the time being. “I feel like something good is going to happen with her. for some reason can just feel it.” Claire noted. I laughed a little and grabbed her hand. I felt a little bit of sparks there and continued walking towards the truck.

Part of me really wished Claire was my mate, she had really turned out to be a good girl. She wasn’t eighteen yet but like Marissa she had a late birthday which was at the end of December. Fate had a funny way of working things into our lives, and it had a funny way of twisting things around. But in the end some of it works out for the better. I just hope this was one of those cases.

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Sorry it's a day late but it's up! Thanks to everyone for giving their support on this i really appreciate it, and please vote and comment since it's in the Watty awards! What do yo guys think is going to happen with Laura? and who do you think Amrissa is going to choose? anyway thi dedication goes to mgwescoat again for commenting and voting, she alwyas comments and it's really helpful. thank you!