I was in the library reading. I got in here at seven in the night after dinner and I have no idea what time it was now. I've been distracting myself so I don't feel the ache in my chest. A knock on the door pulls me out of the book and I look up to see Kira and Brandon. I swear those two are inseparable.

By the way they looked at me, I knew something was on their minds. "How are my favorite Golden Cove people?" I grinned at them. Of course, the smile was fake. I was getting used to it. "We have something to tell you," Kira hesitated. I sighed and closed my book, already realizing this was serious.

"Have a seat," I point towards the free chairs in front of me. They both took the offer and slid into the chairs. "We're the ones that found you in your bathroom," Brandon ripped the bandaid right off. I don't want to admit it but I've been panicking about who found me. Nobody mentioned it and I didn't want to think about it much. "Thank you," I smiled.

"Why were you like that?" Kira hesitated. My eyes narrowed on her as I thought if to answer her or not. They already know everything else. "Your Alpha rejected me, I'm assuming you're supposed to know," I replied finally and their eyes softened. So they did know. Not surprised. "You know you're a good person right? Don't think he did it because you aren't good enough or something," Brandon finally replied. I nod once, understanding where he was coming from. I can't deny that it hasn't crossed my mind before. "But he's a dick at the same time so don't hesitate to find someone else alright?" Kira added with a fake smile on her face. I pinch my nose, leaning into the chair further.

If only it was so easy, Kira.

"I am," I lied.

I can't do this. "Good talk but I need to meet a friend," I said, pushing away the books around me and making my way to the door. "It's ten PM!" Brandon objected but obviously, I ignored him. Running to my room, I changed into my favorite pair of lingerie which was a red lace. I don't know why but I always liked myself in red. Hiding my body with a hoodie and short pants my feet took me to the garage with my car keys in my hand.

_♤_

I waited for him. I didn't even know who he was but I waited and saved something I considered precious for him. And I had no idea who he was but I was told that I was supposed to, it would be worth it.

Mikey waited for me. Mikey was like my guy best friend. I knew him and he wanted me. I wanted him also but I thought waiting for another was the better choice. That I would be a good mate and other nonsense.

That's what it was.

Nonsense.

Taking a deep breath, I knocked on his apartment door. Mikey opened the door, his eyes widened but my eyes were glued on his toned and muscular chest. "Rie, what are you doing here?" He asked pushing the door further for me to enter.

His apartment was like it was two months ago.

"I was thinking a lot since we last saw each other and the stupid mistake I made last two months because I wasn't ready. But I'm ready now and I don't want to rush anything even though I know we both want it," I said my eyes glued on his dark ones.

"Are you saying what I think you're saying?" He asked and I nodded, there was no other option.

"You're going to end me," he mumbled before his lips crashed down on mine and my back hit the door. I moaned as I kissed him back, giving him the perfect entrance to slide his tongue past my lips.

_♤_

I wanted to scream for my reckless decision last night. But did I regret it? Absolutely not. Mikey made me forget and he made me feel good. I've never felt like that in a long while. His arms are draped over my body as we cuddled.

His hands roamed my body as he held me tightly to him as if he would forget all of his life if he let me go.

A soft laugh escaped my lips when I saw my hoodie hooked on the edge of the mirror where Mikey had recklessly thrown it.

His soft curls were being tangled by my hands and neither of us seems to regret the decision.

"Good morning," the rough voice said as his nose brushed my bareback. I turn around, tangling myself further in the blanket so we could be face to face.

His lips kissed down my neck, his teeth brushing my skin causing me to bend my neck for better access.

"Good morning," I replied, ignoring how hot my cheeks felt. "I'm surprised we even got any sleep," he grinned, brushing my cheek with this thumb. I groaned and hid my face in the crook of his neck.

"Wow, it's eleven," he said shockingly and I pull away with a fresh horrid look on my face. Shit. I bolt off the bed and tried to find my shorts which were in front of his bedroom door. "I'm so sorry Mikey, I'm supposed to be training with the others in an hour," I explained as I pulled my hoodie over my chest. I hated that I seemed like a runaway after a one night stand but I have duties that I had to obey. "Yeah I know, pack duties just call me alright?" He winks and we said our goodbyes before I was racing down the road, passing the speed limit by a bit.

I hurriedly ran to my room, not expecting anyone to be in my way but of course, the moon goddess hated me recently. "Where the hell were you? You missed breakfast!" Renee pointed out the second I began to climb up the staircase. "I'll tell you later, I'm going to be late for training," I brushed her off before running in the direction of my bedroom quarters only to run into a wall. "Bloody hell," I cursed and looked up the broad chest to see a blank Evander staring back at me.

Shit.

"What the bloody hell is on your neck?" He mocked me. I rolled my eyes and walked around him before storming into my room that no longer had a hole in its door.