I didn't really know how to feel. Everything just stopped and this overwhelming sensation of joy came over me. His lips felt like heaven, they were mine and I finally knew that. I wasn't thinking about the bet, or the terror that went on outside. All I could think about was Blake and this moment.

His lips came off so fast that I nearly whimpered. He pressed his forehead against mine and rambled, "I should have done that sooner, I just hope you pick me."

I smiled at him gingerly, he hasn't even realized that unconsciously I think I already have. I can't imagine a life without that, without lips that were made for mine. He wrapped his arms around me and just held me for a minute.

"Shouldn't you go see your dad? I'll go with you if you want," I say cautiously. "I think my mom can take care of him like she always does," Blake whispers bitterly. "What are you going to do about the war Blake? I mean that's crazy and I don't want you to get hurt. We just met I don't want to lose you," I whimper tears rolling down my cheeks. "Hey, look at me. I'm not going anywhere. We'll figure out something okay. I'll always be here for you shh." He whispers kissing the top of my head.

Blake grabbed my hand and slowly pulled me out of the closet and into the hallway. My eyes scanned over where the blood was before now to be no longer seen. "I had it cleaned up don't worry," Blake says gripping my hand tighter.

I'm surprised because light is shining through the window even though when I got here it was night. "How long were we in there?" I question. "It's 7 in the morning, I think you fell asleep at some point." Blake answers. This night has been so crazy, I just want to go home but I also want to stay with Blake and never leave.

We walked down towards the kitchen to see all of our friends gather around the table. I ran up to Esmay and Megan and pulled them both into a tight hug, "Oh thank god you're both okay!" I squeezed them both slowly letting go.

Esmay grabbed my hand, "Trust me, I was way more worried about you, you're only human and they're a pretty vicious pack." I nodded remembering my near death experience. We stayed in the kitchen discussing tactics for revenge and restitution, but most of it didn't make sense to me since I was still new to this werewolf thing.

I was utterly exhausted after last night, but there was no way that I could sleep with those horrible images and sounds running through my mind. So I just sat there, close to Blake's warmth, staring out into the abyss of my mind.

I felt a soft tap on my shoulder while everyone else was deep in conversation, and turned around to see the most adorable little girl staring up at me with big brown eyes. "Ex-excuse me," she asked quietly, "are you my brothers mate?" I stared quizzically at the girl... I didn't know Blake had another sister.

"Who's your brother, sweetie?" I asked the precious child in front of me. She smiled showing off her missing front tooth, "the big, silly one next to you!" She just called Blake silly, I internally laughed like a maniac. That's a side I haven't seen of him yet.

"Yes the big, silly one is my mate," I whispered back to her, enjoying hearing her childish giggle. I always wanted a little sister that didn't hate me, and Blake's seemed like the most adorable innocent girl, I just wanted her to be my own.

I pulled her up on to my lap as their conversation carried on. I braided her hair into two pigtails, which looked absolutely precious on her, and bounced her on my leg to make her giggle. Soon Blake looked over and smiled at me playing with his sister.

"Two of my favorite girls right there," Blake said softly to us. "Sarah, this is my little sissy Isabelle, and Isabelle this is Sarah." Isabelle looked up at me, her eyes twinkling, "she's pretty," Isabelle giggled as I smiled sweetly at her. "I know, she's the most beautiful girl in the world," Blake said staring right into my eyes. I blushed deeply placing Isabelle off me. I needed coffee ASAP.

After getting my choice of drug, caffeine, I couldn't help but notice how much I stunk. Probably from all the sweating I did while pondering how not to die. I seriously needed a shower.

I roamed up the long hallways that I was slowly getting used to, to Blake's room. I wasn't surprised that he wasn't in here, I'm sure he had a lot to take care of. The shower felt like it was washing away my memories of last night, and that was all I wanted. Besides when Blake kissed me, I wanted to remember that.

How does one leave their soulmate for an education? Idk if I can do that to him. He's honestly been a pretty good mate so far, and hasn't done anything to make me want to leave. Now that I have the choice, can I really take it?

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