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"Have you lost your fucking mind?" Austin spat harshly the second I made my way to our usual picnic table. Gripping my wrist he yanked me to a sitting position on the wooden bench next to him. His dilated brown orbs held mine as they swirled with millions of emotions. "First you allow Carter to kiss you which by the way was fucking stupid-"

"It was only on the cheek" I defended biting my lip insecurely as he cocked his head to the side, his anger only growing after hearing my pathetic attempt at an excuse.

"Do you think Nate will care? Your boyfriend is insane, Jamie. I just watched him dominate Carter yesterday, and he probably will again" he tagged on making me gulp. "Besides Lynn told me what you said. You can't claim Carter as your own when he isn't. Seriously are you stupid or just completely clueless?" He rambled on twiddling his thumbs as he stared at my profile though I didn't dare look at him. Austin was always a carefree, laid back guy and it was a very rare occasion to see him worked out about something. However, knowing he was mad me all the more nervous to tell Nate what really happened.

"I don't know why I did that. I mean I don't want to be with Carter" I vowed craning my neck in order to look at him directly so he knew I wasn't lying. "I want him to move on- or so I thought I did..."

"I don't think Lynn should go after him either Jamie but it's not your call to forbid her."

"You don't get it!" I hissed standing up on the bench before jumping off to the ground. "If she gets with him it will only hurt him more when she finds her mate, he can't take any more heartbreak."

Shaking his head to argue with me I began to walk away needing some space to think for myself. Though I was stopped when he gripped my forearm. I could have yanked from his hold, I was stronger than him but, I knew he was just trying to help. "You can't do this to him, you're only going to give him false hope and you being indecisive is going to break Nate's heart" he whispered lowly causing my wolf to whimper miserably."But most importantly" he spun me back as he spoke taking a hold of my chin and forced me to look at him "don't do this to yourself. Let him go."

Nodding my head lightly I knew he was right. There wasn't a single part of me that wanted to carry on a relationship with Carter yet the thought of him mating with another wolf made my skin crawl. 'I'm sorry' my wolf apologized. She, too, confused by her possessiveness of the mate she was so eager to leave behind. Scooting my body closer he pulled me to where my knees were planted on the bench and my head rested on his shoulder. In an attempt to comfort me he laced his arms around my back holding me securely and rocking our bodies together slowly.

"Is this weird?" I asked causing him to pull back and me to wipe my fallen tears off on the back of my hand. Lifting his eyebrows he stared on confused as to what I was actually asking him. "Talking about Nate and Carter with you" I whispered focusing my gaze on his Adam's apple that bobbed slowly up and down his throat.

Letting out a light chuckle he released my body and leaned back against the table using his palms to support his body. "No, we are friends, are we not?" He proposed as I took the seat next to him once again. "We slept together so what, it's not like we actually have feelings for one another other" he reasoned with a shrug.

"I guess you're right" I murmured lowly and uneasily.

"Just because I'm a human doesn't mean I have these uncontrollable urges and I'm destined to fall in love with you. What we had... It was temporary and honestly, it just worked out that I understand your kind. You don't have to worry about me" Austin assured me as he turned to his left but instead of looking at me watching on intently past me. "You see Sara?" He asked causing me to look at the sporty red-headed human and nod lightly. "She saw you with Nate the other morning and came to inform me you were cheating on me" he laughed causing my lips to stretch upward. "After explaining we broke up and were better off as friends she proceeded to ask for my number" he grinned sheepishly a slight pink tint to grow on his cheek as I shoved his shoulder playfully.

"You sly dog!" I exclaimed feeling an overwhelming joy for him. Even though Austin was never a guy that I loved he was one of my closest friends and his happiness was important to me.

"Your infidelity is helping my game" he added with a teasing wink and he worked his jaw from side to side. After a moment once our giggling had ceased he turned back to me. The previous sign of happiness long gone as his lips formed a straight emotionless line and his stony brown pools held worry. "Jamie?"

"Yeah" I whispered back fearing what he was about to say as he wiped his sweaty palms against his denim pant legs.

"Do you not want Carter with Lynn specifically or with anyone?" He pried bringing back up the subject I thought we had forgotten. Shifting his body he pulled his one leg up on the table while the other remained on the bench balancing him.

"Why are you asking me that?" I pushed sounding defensive and feeling slightly annoyed that we were back on the Carter train. "I already told you I don't know why I became possessive of him. I guess it was Lynn but I don't know..." Nervously his eyebrows pulled together forming a unibrow as he bit his bottom lip. "What is it?" I whimpered knowing whatever he was going to say I wasn't going to like.

"Heather wants him" Austin informed me without delay. Each word he said burning in my brain and taunting my wolf. Without hesitation she stirred around, irritation and hate filling her and slowly consuming me.

"No!" I hissed my hands wounding into tight fists as the white fur of my wolf began to poke through my porcelain skin. "She is the reason all of this happened, he hates her!" I bellowed angrily feeling toes begin to curl as my claws broke the skin preparing for the full shift.

"Relax" Austin instructed dominantly gripping my leg directly above my knee and forcing me to reality. "You can't shift here" he added using his free hand to grab my other thigh and turn my body to where I was facing him fully. His handsome face held signs of regret for telling me. "Listen to me" he instructed rubbing the sides of my leg to soothe me, and it was working. "If they mate together" my wolf let out a deep dangerous howl causing him to freeze for a second before continuing. "Then he can be happy and move on and Heather will no longer long for Nate" Austin explained. His theory made sense yet the idea wasn't one I was too fond of.

"Carter would never mate with her, he blames her for this" I cried out desperately through gritted teeth. Guilt filled me as I came to the realization that I left Carter with no other choice but to settle for someone he didn't want.

Slumping his shoulders he attempted to reason with me. "It's his choice. I'm just telling you what she told me, I don't want you to be blindsided. But, you have to stop this, I know you're hurting. I understand, he is your chosen mate but you getting jealous like this will only cause a wedge between you and Nate. You love him, right?" To this, I nodded eagerly. That was about the only thing I was sure of at the moment.

"Very much."

"And you want to have babies with him?" He continued to remind me of the future that I truly wanted not the one I was destined to have with Carter. Nodding once more he grabbed a hold of my shoulders and giving them a light squeeze. "So stop" he demanded once and for all.

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Surprisingly Carter's attitude had changed drastically from when he had gotten back until now, my guess is hearing Jamie still cared for him brought his mood up. Instead of being hostile, Carter almost seemed carefree though he was very aware of his surroundings which made him cautious. But, us sitting in the same room without arguing was a start. Maybe Chloe and Brett really could have their wish come true. "Brett and Chloe are almost here" I informed everyone. As promised I was buying the Watson's a new door since I did, in fact, kick theirs down for no reason.

"Fantastic" Carter muttered under his breath being sarcastic as always. I could imagine after hearing Brett agreed to take over his position he wasn't pleased. Hell, he directly told me he would have aided in killing me if he was my Beta still. What a nice guy that Carter is.

"Remember when you use to be nice?" I pushed rhetorically causing him to scoff and turn his narrow nearly charcoal eyes on me. Shrugging I flashed him a friendly smirk which he didn't appreciate. However, I didn't live to please Carter. In fact, I enjoyed messing with him every now and again.

"Remember when you weren't a spiteful dick? Oh, wait you've always been that way" he corrected himself though all I could do was chuckle at his accurate come back. I couldn't even be offended, it was true. Though never before have I went to the extreme like I had with Carter but a few times I came very close.

"Oh this isn't the first anger fueled altercation you've had?" Trent pried sarcasm dripping in his voice as he crossed his arms over his chest. "You seem like such a pleasant guy I can't imagine you having any enemies" he added snickering as him and Carter locked eyes. Clearly, the two have bonded during Carter's stay at La Meute de La Bleue. Too bad that would be short-lived. The last thing I needed was him sitting here and feeding them lies- or even truthful stories about my life.

His statement caught the ear of Jamie's parents who had just walked back through from the dining room. "A couple of years ago when my mom left, I was angry" I began sighing slightly not wanting Jamie's family to know all about my past and to confirm their thoughts that I'm a loose canon yet wanting to be open with them. I knew if I didn't explain myself now Carter would later on tell them a far more vivid version. "One day she came back, to plead her case to Chloe and I but, I didn't want to hear it. She actually asked if she and her new boyfriend could come and live with us" I let out a wince thinking of the betrayal my mom committed.

"And what did you do?" Carter taunted leaning over the kitchen counter, happy that I would admit my flaws myself.

"I kicked her out" I admitted watching George go bug-eyed and hearing Mary gasp just at the thought. "Then I tracked her scent down so I could find her replacement mate" I continued as they both stared on at me nervously. "I attacked him."

"A nearly defenseless Omega" Carter sneered shaking his head from side to side in a disapproving manner. "The poor guy barely stood a chance."

Glaring at him I finished the story "I nearly killed him... I wanted to-"

"But you didn't" Chloe's gentle voice hit my ears causing me to spin around quickly to see her looking at me with sad blue eyes and Brett behind her looking toward his own brother. Walking forward she made her way to me. "You didn't kill him Nate and you had the opportunity to, that says something." How could Carter even hint that Chloe wasn't good? Or that her being a highbred caused problems like it did with me. Chloe had a heart of gold and her constant love and support proved that. Though thinking about Carter's harsh words made me wonder... What would Brett say if he heard his own brother wished he wasn't mated to my sister?

"He only stopped because you asked him too" Carter interjected earning himself a silencing shove from Brett's shoulder. "You ignored the pleas from your own mother and if Chloe didn't show up, you would have crushed his windpipe."

"You are right Carter, I would have continued pressing my foot into his throat until he was no longer breathing so go ahead call me a monster, call me deranged but" I paused trying to keep my wolf at ease and my anger under control. "I did listen to my sister. So maybe I don't always see things in black and white but I'm trying" I added as Chloe rubbed my upper arm lightly almost in a way telling me she was proud of my growth.

"It's understandable" George spoke up. "I couldn't imagine the things that you have gone through Nate, you too Chloe" he now glanced down to my sister and gave her a small smile. "The most important thing to do is to support one another and you've done that" he complimented wrapping his arm around his own mate signifying their devotion and love for one another.

"George, Mary, I know how you both and everyone else for that matter see me. I know I appear to be a man completely filled with spite and rage and I was" I admitted sheepishly, not proud of my recent actions especially pertaining to Jamie. Pointing out my wrongdoings was never something I wanted to do but if being honest with them would help them to grow to trust me I would do it. "But your daughter" I whispered ignoring the pain filled growl from Carter "she is an angel. Since I met her-"

"You mean stole her" Trent interjected correcting me and making sure everyone didn't forget what I had done.

Chomping on the inside of my cheek I pushed his statement from my mind. "Since then I've noticed a change. I see everything different" I told them honestly watching Mary's thin pink lips lift up in the corners to form a small delighted smile of approval.

"That's what your mate is supposed to do" she spoke softly peering up at George before looking back at me. "Your mate is supposed to make you stronger not just psychically but emotionally. They complete you" she promised almost making me feel like we are bonding. This was the first time I had spoke to George and Mary without an argument arising about my previous actions and I couldn't wait for them to come to my pack house tonight and see for themselves that I really do treat Jamie well.

"Jamie will never complete you though, Nate. She isn't meant to" Carter indicated bravely. Though his tone had changed from just a moment ago. He didn't say this as a jab instead it was more of a casual fact. Like he was reminding me that no matter how hard I tried to make her my mate and regardless of how willing she may be, we would never be satisfied.

As if on cue light footstep were heard from the entryway. Trent being closest to the hallway turned to look at his eyebrows quirked upward "Lynn" he muttered cluelessly.

"Where is Carter?" The voice spoke before Lynn came into view, looking stressed and drained. Immediately her eyes landed on me they narrowed dramatically making the reddish tint to them become more vivid. Realizing who was here Carter quickly and eagerly rounded the counter wanting to stop her from fully entering the kitchen.

The two locked eyes as he tried to block her from view through his actions just left me confused. "Oh my God" Chloe whispered causing me to look down at the short blonde at my side whose mouth was now hanging open.

"What?" I pried as she stared at Lynn who was now looking back at her. "Chloe, what is it?" Panic filled my voice as the scene between the two woman almost seemed familiar. It was like history was repeating itself for the first time Jamie and Heather saw each other, they knew one another and I had no doubt that Chloe and Lynn knew each other as well.

"Chloe" Carter called out beggingly as she broke eye contact with Lynn and looked up at him with disbelief. Her knees began to tremble as though a wave of reality just smacked her. "Please" he added. What is he hiding? Looking back to Lynn I saw the same terror dominate her features.

'Do you know her?' My wolf spoke to my sisters who didn't actually speak back instead she just bobbed her head once in response.

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Oh well, would you look at that?

*How do you think Chloe and Lynn know each other?

*Why do you think Carter and Lynn both seem scared by Chloe's realization?

*Also, Heather wants Carter. How do we feel about that?

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