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The past few weeks with Carter have been magical almost like living in a fairytale. Replacing the evil stepmother and poison apples with a spiteful Alpha and a werewolf fight, of course. Waking up next to him every morning was priceless really, it was something simple yet something I never thought I'd be able to do with him. Being able to learn about his favorite foods, bands, and hobbies was something that was usually discussed when you first meet your mate but it wasn't that easy for us. Though now that we were constantly together we took advantage of the opportunity and we actually had a lot in common.

Being where I grew up instead of where Carter had left us with no fighting, no lying, no more secrets just fun... and love. Right now as our wolves trotted about in the fields it felt as though something was missing- or someone rather. Even though this time was blissful for me- my wolf didn't agree. She longed for Nate. I knew she was trying to come to terms with the fact that he isn't who she thought but it just wasn't that simple.

Do to Carter still being a member of Paquete de Luna de Sangre we were unable to communicate through our mind link though with one look into his light brown eyes I knew he was questioning where my head was at right now. I nudged his head playfully as if telling him everything was okay and thankfully he didn't push for more. Instead, he just turned his snout forward, looking out into the distance.

As Carter peered away I could feel his sadness growing as if he knew his Alpha was on my mind and as much as I wanted to assure him that wasn't that case- it was. My wolf smiled briefly confirming my plan as I jumped on Carter allowing our four-legged animals to roll around together. It didn't take long for him to shake me off and cock his head sideways in a playful yet taunting manner.

A slight squeal escaped the lips of my wolf as she took off running knowing he was chasing us ready to get me back for hopping on him. The heartache he had recently felt was long gone as his strong grey wolf played with mine. Nothing but love radiated from him pure, honest, love.

However, I still couldn't shake the fact that Carter had lied to me about Heather. Even though I knew he cared for me, after all, he was my mate, it was his duty but, the thought of Heather still floated around in my brain. What was so special about her that he felt the need to hide it?

As bad as Nate may seem- scratch that as bad as he is he told me the truth, and I valued that.

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"Is something wrong?" Carter questioned stepping up behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist while burying his face in my still-damp hair. "I could tell when we were running that you weren't really there" he added quietly against my skin, an uneasy feeling dominating his body.

I spun in his arms looking up at him avoiding eye contact with my brother and Wyatt who had walked into the kitchen instantly taking in our current position. "It's nothing" I assured him with a fake smile hoping he would drop it though I wasn't so lucky.

"Is it Nate?" He murmured as if he already knew it was. His tone was no longer soft and curious instead it was more annoyed as he took on a standoff-ish persona.

I gulped nervously not wanting to bring Nate up- ever again though he was unavoidable. "It's about Heather," I told him as he sighed at the realization. He didn't seem at ease like I would have expected him to be. Instead, he seemed more on edge then when he thought the topic was Nate.

"When I met you, Jamie, you were grinding into another guy and I'm not holding it against you so why are you holding her against me?" Carter proposed matter of factly as water droplets fell down his forehead from his soaking wet hair. I couldn't deny that he had a point he never questioned my actions nor intentions at the club. But somehow this felt different. Him being with Heather was the reason we are where we are today. I can guarantee those guys at the club didn't even remember me.

"That's different" I replied my voice squeaking involuntarily as he held my eyes sternly making me almost forget the men behind him. I could tell the wheels were turning in his brain as he tried to figure out what I was really getting at and why this was so important to me.

"Is it?" He spat cockily, his head tilting to the side. "Okay then, you won't mind if I ask you how many people you've slept with" He continued raising his eyebrows to form high peaks "since you want to talk about our sex lives and all" he shrugged casually though his voice was harsh and no longer loving. Regretfully my eyes dropped to his chest for a second just wanting to avoid eye contact before returning back to his.

That was not what I meant, not even close. "Carter" I sighed overly dramatic though be didn't budge on his stance. "I don't care how many people you've slept with" though in fact I was now rather curious "I just can't figure out why you lied to me about her. Did you not think Nate would tell me?" I asked sounding confident up until I said Nate out loud. It was as if his name was now echoing about in my head tormenting my wolf over and over making both of our hearts ache uncontrollably.

"I didn't lie exactly" he began with an excuse "it's true that it was too soon for him I just left out some parts" he could not be serious right now. Leaving out a minor detail is one thing but sleeping with Heather was the entire point of the story.

"You left out the fact that he met his mate sneaking out of your bedroom!" I hissed almost feeling angry that Nate was hurt in all of this. I knew it was weird that I wanted to defend him and to fight with Carter of all people but I couldn't control the urge to do so.

"Well, that explains it" Trent chuckled harshly sounding almost as if a dozen sharp nails were in his throat blocking him from laughing properly.

Carter's head whipped back quickly as he finally realized my brother and future Alpha were behind him eavesdropping on our conversation. In reality, I should not have continued the conversation knowing they were in the room after all they don't need to know all of our business but I was too eager to know the answer that I didn't care. "I didn't know they were mates" Carter stated defensively as he tried to assure them he wasn't some heartless monster.

Wyatt shook his head allowing his messy blonde hair to shake about. "That's why we set a rule around here" he began pausing to select the perfect apple from the bowl on the counter. Once he was satisfied with one he began again "one night stands are only for humans... Most of the time" he added and took a bite of the crisp red fruit.

"Hypocrite" Trent sang out causing Wyatt to smack the back of his head.

"What do you mean most of the time?" Carter pried catching onto the secret they were trying to conceal yet failing miserably at.

"Some things are better left unsaid" Wyatt smirked back smugly having a cocky aura around him. "Not that it's my place to say anything but Jamie is a good girl" he now looked at me "you've only been with what one guy in your short life?" He questioned as a deep blush instantly grew on my face from the embarrassment he had purposely caused.

"That's right" I spoke with fake arrogance as I tried to keep the redness on my cheeks to a minimum. Wyatt grinned happily as if he was proud of knowing and exposing that minor detail to Carter.

"Oh" Carter chirped unknowingly as he glanced at Wyatt as if trying to figure out how and why he would know such personal details about my life.

Trent flashed Wyatt a stern look as he pushed his shoulder forcing them both out of the room and allowing Carter and I to finish our previous conversation. Way to stir the pot and then run guys. Thanks a lot.

"Why does he know that?" Carter questioned the second we were alone again. He kept peeking back down the hallway to make sure that no one else was coming before focusing on me. I could tell the fact that Wyatt knew that bothered him. Not to mention, the whole bite about 'mostly sleeping with only humans' didn't help. It almost made it look as if Wyatt and I had some hidden past.

"He's my brother's best friend" I explained eagerly "and when Trent found out I lost my virginity they went human hunting" I laughed thinking back to my brothers' erratic behavior.

He nodded understandingly and even flashed me a smile in the process letting me know he was pleased to hear that I only slept with a human. Slowly he tugged my body closer to his which caused his heart rate to increase slightly. "Was there something going on with you and Wyatt?" Carter murmured so lowly as though he wanted to ask the question but didn't want the answer.

"God no" I assured him as I shuttered at the disgusting thought "I mean he was my date to my eighth-grade dance where he was my first kiss but that was only because Trent wouldn't allow to me go with anyone else" I explained the situation as he nodded his head yet again before letting out a crooked grin.

"Okay," he whispered kissing the top of my head sweetly without arguing or pushing to know more.

That was one of my favorite things about him, he was understanding, and compassionate, sensitive, and caring. Though even as much as I loved those qualities I began to hate those traits just as much. Carter was complex. He wouldn't push me when it came to something that was relevant like Nate yet he was concerned about things in the past like whom I slept with. He was, in fact, the complete opposite of his Alpha.

I wanted to smack myself in the face for my thoughts once again bringing me back to Nate. Here I was being held in the arms of my pretty much perfect and sexy mate yet all I could worry about was the monster who stole my innocence in a sense.

Wanting to rid my brain of him I leaned up and kissed Carter sensually as he returned the kiss with a longing soft one.

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"Is it so much to ask to have some peace and quiet?!" I snapped at Brett who was shuffling through papers though he really wasn't being loud, in fact, he was just trying to help me.

He peered up at me through his longer than average brown hair, his eyes were smoldering dangerously as if he wanted to argue with me yet knew he couldn't.

The longer I glared at him the more he began to resemble his brother and the more I wanted to punch him. Though that would be as Jamie called it- irrational.

Jamie. I scoffed out loud as I glanced back down at the not so nice letter I had received from my friends at La Meute de La Lune Bleue. Who sends a letter anymore anyway? Talk about old school...

None of this would be happening if it wasn't for her. Who did she think she was messing with my emotions? She made me feel an extreme high only to drop me quicker than I could snap my fingers. Sure I knew marking her would have some effect on me but I thought my feelings could be easily controlled.

I assumed she would fall for me quickly as girls always did and forget about Carter. We would rule my pack and be the best-looking duo to ever be coupled. The possibilities for our future were endless. That is until she refused to cooperate. Now, I'm sitting here reading a formal letter about relieving my Beta of his duties. The thought of him giving up his family throne flabbergasted me, for a chick really Carter? I thought you were better than that.

He was being selfish really, the fate of his entire family was being held in my hands and if I wanted to further my revenge I could ban them all. Though as much of a facade as I put up even Carter knew I would never hurt his father- after all he was the man who literally saved me after my dad died. Also, Brett was pretty much a shoo-in to stay because of Chloe, all in all, the Stone family lucked out.

Yet I was still here slumping in my overly priced leather chair taking my anger out on someone who didn't deserve it. "I'm sorry" I murmured to Brett causing even him to raise his eyebrows skeptically unsure of how to respond to me.

"What has you so mad?" He questioned looking honestly concerned and also slightly curious. My apology gave him the courage to ask and as much as I didn't know if I could trust the brother of my worst living enemy, I needed a second opinion.

I sighed as I debated whether or not to inform him of the current situation concerning his brother. "Carter wants to leave the pack" I informed him lifting up the thick piece of paper with the carefully typed bold letters. "He wants to be with Jamie and I guess she wants him" I added the end and instantly wishing to take it back as my demeanor changed from angry to upset.

Of course, she would want him. He's gentle and caring and most importantly her true mate. I growled under my breath at the thought. Jamie should have been mine from the beginning. The fire she held inside of her mirrored my anger perfectly. Her beauty overcame everyone else's just as my looks were superior to many- I'm not being cocky I'm just saying.

Even though we were so opposite we could have made it, we should have made it. If I didn't lose my temper over the smallest things she'd still be here. If I would have taken the time to listen to her, to respect her, to understand her, to make her love me. Instead, I did the opposite of what I wanted I made her hate me. "So are you going to let him?" Brett questioned eagerly yet calmly pulling me from my mental worshiping. He gazed around the room with a worried expression decorating his face looking at anything but me.

"I don't really have a choice if I say no then he will just leave anyway he's just trying to do it this way so there are no hard feelings" I explained matter of factly as he extended his hand and I gave him the letter to read. After all with Carter gone, he just became my second in command.

After a moment of silence he folded the paper and placed it back on the desk "Honestly Nate," he sighed afraid of what he may say could set me off "what did you really think would happen? There is nothing in the world that could keep one from their true soul mate."

"Except when they fuck your Beta" I growled dominantly causing his entire being to stiffen.

"You should try to work things out with Heather" he suggested confidently causing my breathing to instantly become heavy. Sure I've thought about talking to Heather and hearing her out but I never could. The one time I tried to talk to her all I wanted to do was scream, cry, and punch. Brett nodded his head as though he understood but he couldn't possibly understand. He's known my sister was his mate since he was thirteen he lucked out with Chloe, she would never hurt him. "You can't just sit here and be miserable forever" he pointed it truthfully.

I nodded my head and let out a small sigh. I knew Brett was right. Jamie was gone and clearly, she wasn't coming back so I needed to move on and if that meant going back to plan A which was Heather then I'd have to at least give it a try.

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