I was getting so sick and tired of Elliot's shit so I shoved him as hard as I could and growled.

"Why won't you leave me alone? I haven't even been inducted into the pack yet. I haven't even been able to start school yet and you're already hell-bent on making my life miserable!" I snarled.

"You're my mate. And I haven't been trying to do anything except talk to you," Elliot responded.

"Whatever," I muttered and turned to walk away.

"Why does it feel like you're more powerful than me? Like you're an Alpha or the Moon Goddess?" He asked as I turned away.

"Because I am."

I moved to where Jackson had finished changing. And I pulled on his arm.

Can we go? Please?

Jackson nodded and draped an arm around my shoulders protectively and Ana purred.

Hey, Ana?

Yeah, Stella?

How come you always purr when Jackson touches us? He's not our mate.

I don't know. It just feels right with him. Not as right as our mate would be but second best. Maybe I love him. Maybe you love him, Stells.

I thought about what Ana said, and I realized she may be right. It took someone else to point it out, but I realized I have very strong feelings for Jackson.

Nothing could ever happen with us, though. We aren't mates and he thinks of me as a sister.

Are you sure? I can sense how his wolf feels. He does not think of you as a sister.

Yeah yeah. Bye.

I could feel Elliot burning holes into my back with his eyes but neither Ana or I cared at the moment. I just wanted to get through the day.

Jackson and I walked through the front doors and went towards the office. There were a couple of girls walking around and they gave me dirty looks at Jackson's arm being around me. I rang the bell to summon the secretary and she appeared soon after. After looking at me, her eyes widened and she bowed respectfully.

"What can I do for you, Alpha?" She asked.

"Huh? I'm new. I just needed to get my stuff for school. And I have no idea what I'm gonna need," I trailed off. "And why did you call me 'Alpha'?"

"Because you are one. Aren't you?" She responded.

"My father was but he died long ago," I murmured.

"Were you the only child?" I nodded. "That's why. His powers were passed onto you. Everyone will be able to sense your Alpha abilities," she finished.

Great, I thought as I rolled my eyes.

I collected my schedule and hall passes for me and Jackson. I tugged on Jackson's arm and lead him into the hallway.

"What do you have first?" Jackson asked peeking at my schedule.

"I have English with Mr. Porter, then chemistry with Ms. Bailey, algebra with Mrs. O'Donnell, government with Mr. Norman, study hall with Mr. Doyle, and choir with Mr. Harmon," I rattled off the list of names and classes.

"That's some bullshit!" Jackson exclaimed angrily.

"What? What is?!?" I was kid a freaking out. I didn't know what set him off.

"We only have two classes together and it's with shitty teachers that will accept nothing but complete silence," he sighed loudly.

"We'll just pass notes," I joked. "Which classes, anyway?"

"Chemistry and algebra," Jackson said glumly before peeking up a little. "Hey do we have any classes together? Cuz I coulda sworn we had chemistry?" He snapped his fingers at me and pointed.

"You need to work on your pickup lines. You're never gonna get a girl like that!" I laughed loudly and fully as I doubled over trying to catch my breath.

After both of us laughing like we were on drugs, I asked Jackson another question.

"What period is it right now?"

Jackson a clock in the hallway.

"Halfway through third period."

"Well, let's get goin!" I chirped as I linked my elbow with his and started skipping down the hallway.

"Yes... Alpha," Jackson replied smugly.

"Oh, hell nah. I know you did not just call me Alpha!" I growled playfully.

"And what if I did?" Jackson crossed his arms and humphed.

"Oh, you're so in for it!" I battled cried and tackled him to the ground.