I stood there dumbfound. Did she just say that? This red head is Will’s mate. I don’t know what to think about it. Should I feel happy or sad? I mean this is the same girl who was disgusted by me and now she is sucking faces with Will who I like, not the gross way. But she is his mate not mine. I have no right to judge at this situation.

I smiled because I’m happy Will found his mate. Turning to Kyle, he had a faint frown on his face. I could almost hear what was going inside his mind.

“Will found his mate. She will keep him happy.” I said to Kyle who looked down at me.

“I know. But will she be enough good to be in our pack. I don’t want someone like Shea in my pack.” He told me. “I’m happy for Will and I know he will be happy too. But I’m thinking about my mate. Who will I get?”

“Don’t worry. You will have a nice mate.” I smiled at him.

He lowered his gaze to ground, his frown disappearing. He then looked into my eyes with so much intensity, I couldn’t look away.

“I hope I get someone like you.” He said with sincerity.

My mouth parted while I thought what I was going to say but nothing came out of my mouth. Those words were more shocking. The look he was giving me had me fixed at my place. He kept on staring into my eyes and then they lowered to my lips. It was then I realized how close we were standing. I could feel his breath on my face as he started leaning in.

I could have closed my eyes if I wanted it, if I was so confused. But I knew I didn’t want this. I knew I couldn’t lead him on. I knew there was someone waiting for him. I don’t want his mate to save same fate as mine.

It was a moment I felt vulnerable in. All memories came flooding back to me. Daniel was in love with Shea while I was his mate. It hurt me so much when he refused to believe me. It hurt so much when he replaced me with her.

I don’t want to be another Shea. Not for Kyle, not for anyone. I am not Shea.

I turned my head away and my eyes fell on Daniel. He was staring at me with an unreadable emotion in his eyes. I could have peeped inside his mind to find out what he was thinking but I didn’t want to. I was so full of my own thoughts that I didn’t want to hear his.

My gaze lowered to floor as images of Dave came into my mind. There’s only one person I love most. I will do anything for him.

And Daniel

I will do anything for him too, for his life. But that will be more because he is my mate and not because I want to. It will be because I’m obliged to. I blinked my eyes several times to clear my head. Kyle’s breath hit side of my head and I knew he was staring at me.

He was thinking, trying to figure me out. But I can’t let him.

Finally lifting my gaze from floor to his eyes, I smiled faintly. It came as a sad smile.

“There’s your mate waiting for you Kyle. You will find her one day. And make her happy when you do. Don’t ever replace her for anyone because she will be the most special person in your life.” I told him softly.

He kept staring at me for few seconds and then a smile grazed on his lips.

“I will,” he said and I grinned at him which he matched with one of his own.

Involuntarily, my eyes returned to Daniel. He was no longer looking at us but I knew he heard every word I said from his powerful werewolf hearing. Regret was clear on his face.

“I’m hungry. Let’s get something to eat.” I cheerfully threw my arms in front of me trying to crack the tension in air.

He chuckled and nodded. We exited from shoes corner. My stomach started to rumble which made Kyle laugh. Once we were sitting on our chairs, devouring pizza, we got company.

“Hey Kyle. I wanted to ask you how are the training going on.” Daniel asked taking a seat at my side while Shea very elegantly sat on Kyle’s said. Will and red head must be busy with their own business.

“Fine. They are improving every day. Doing great.” Kyle said in his calm voice. It was no longer the playful tone he used with me. He sounded like a hot businessman with golden skin and brown eyes which change colors.

A faint blush crept on my face remembering something I shouldn’t.

Shea swooned at Kyle’s side hearing his sexy voice. Kyle smirked at me. I immediately narrowed my eyes at him. Daniel turned into statue at my side. I could feel heat radiating from his body.

“You’re from this pack Sera, right?” Kyle asked me.

I didn’t know how to answer that. I still smell like this pack so I settled with, “Well sort of.”

“Then why don’t you come for training?” He asked leaning forward.

“I don’t have my wolf,” I shrugged as if it was nothing. But really, loss of my wolf still pains me.

He frowned. He was surprised to hear that but didn’t ask any further questions. I appreciated his ignorance.

“You don’t have to be werewolf. We do training in human form also.”

“I don’t need training.” I was careless while saying this.

I really didn’t need any training. But he didn’t believe me. It was clearly written on his face. I don’t blame him though. No one would. After all I’m a girl with 120 pounds weight who lost her wolf. I’m not strong in their eyes.

Daniel and Kyle were staring at me with disapproving looks. I just rolled my eyes.

“Fine, I will come. Just for once.” I made my point clear with those words but he didn’t seem to be impressed by that.

“You need training Sera. It’s for your own safety.” Daniel told me with concern in his voice.

I wanted to scoff but restrained myself. It was genuine concern but I was not exactly fazed by it. The images of him kissing Shea were smeared in my brain. And now he sounds concerned.

“I know how to keep myself safe. I have known since past twelve months.” I challenged him.

Confusion spread on his face. He frowned. He was thinking how I survived last year. How hard would it would have been for me without any mate or without anyone to protect me. Well buddy, I’ve learnt to protect myself.

“I have an offer.” Kyle interjected and I raised my eyebrows at him. He seemed concerned about my safety too. I mentally groaned. “You will fight with me tomorrow. If I win, you will train everyday and if I lose, you can do whatever you want.”

Well that sounds interesting.

“Are you crazy? You are one of the strongest Alphas. She has no chance.” Shea said in disbelief. Too concerned about me or about me-spending-time-with-Kyle?

“Rogues outside there don’t see if you stand a chance against them or not. They take you as their enemy and attack without thinking anything.” Kyle’s words made Shea shut her mouth while I just raised my eyebrows at him. He was a fighter.

“Fine then,” I nodded resuming chewing on my pizza.

“I think we should do inspection tomorrow. What do you think Daniel? We must see how training going is on.” Shea batted her eyes at Daniel who smiled at her.

“Yeah, we should go there tomorrow.” He nodded looking at me sideways.

They don’t want to see training. Shea wants to see me get beaten up by Kyle and Daniel wants to make sure Kyle doesn’t kill me.

Seriously, who does he think he is? He was responsible for my almost death on my previous birthday. Now he is concerned about me.

Let’s give them a show tomorrow.

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