Ariel's POV;

"Derek, I've missed u" I said as I got closer to him. He stood from were he had been seated to give me a hug which I returned wholeheartedly, "I missed u too" he whispered into my ears. I heard a very loud growl near us, it was then I noticed Jared .

He was bearing his teeth at Derek, "" he snarled at Derek taking threatening steps toward him....what has gotten into him all of a sudden? I wondered.

I stood in front of Derek "what is it now Jared? Go back to whatever you were doing and leave us alone" I said harshly . Jared's eyes never wavered from Derek, " my mate, get your hand off from what is mine!" he yelled at Derek whose hand was on my shoulder.

I became very angry by that, his words hurt me deeply. I laughed like a maniac but it was clear that there was no humor in my laughter . "yours? Jared I very well know I am no longer yours. The only thing that's your is your baby. You made me so unhappy all I wanted was a loving, caring and gentle mate but all I got was you" I spit out in disgust... "you don't deserve me or this baby but you will have it anyway , just let me be for the rest of the 5 months....just let me find happiness" I sobbed suddenly feeling very emotional, damn pregnancy hormones.

Jared looked hurt but I didn't care ...he had hurt me so many times with his words. "Ariel I --I " I interrupted him. "save it ....I don't want to hear anything from you, please just leave me alone" I told him harshly. I turns to Derek "please lets get out of here" I pleaded, my eyes watering. He gave me a little smile and nodded. I took his hands leading him to the backyard, leaving Jared to his own thoughts.

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Jared's POV;

Mine, mine,mine!!! How dare he touch what's mine. "fast" my wolf hiss and blocked our connection. She was so sad, it nearly killed me to see her cry. I never use to stay when she cried, I knew that if I had, I would have given into the mate bond....

I know I never paid any attention to her. Yes all this is my fault and I have to fix it fast. The thought of my Ariel with another male make me growl. I will get her back no matter what it cost. She's mine, and only mine.

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