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Jamie's slender body laid next to mine on the bed as she had been for many nights, but something felt different. Even the simple way she lay looked tense and tortured. Her eyelids were pulled tightly shut causing slight wrinkles to decorate them. Her limbs weren't loose and relaxed like they always were. Instead her muscles appeared taut and rock hard as though she had been flexing.

I continued to stroke my fingers along her exposed hip bone hoping that any second she would loosen up and feel at peace with my touch. That moment never came. Her chin began to quiver once more as if she was reliving those horrendous feelings again in her unconscious. "Carter" she mumbled out desperately, her voice calling out for him. She needed comfort in this time. Yet, as her newly proclaimed mate I couldn't help her. She needed Carter.

I know it's hypocritical to even be upset with him over this but I couldn't help it. I hated him for hurting her even though deep down I knew this was all because of my actions. Honestly, I thought once Jamie and I consummated our relationship that would be the end of their connection. I was stunned to see my prediction was wrong. Perhaps that's why Carter continued to feel so connected to Jamie, his wolf never moved on like hers had. One questioned remained in my mind and I knew Jamie was thinking the same thing. Who did Carer sleep with?

I didn't even realize these thoughts were angering me until Jamie let out a small delicate wince. That's when I saw my hand tightly clutching her hip, squeezing desperately as if it was Carter's neck. It was a surprise that she even continued to sleep through that. But, I know her wolf was in shambles as she experienced her chosen mates...excitement and she needed the rest.

Peeking back up to her face I spotted the familiar tattered expression etched across her features. It held the same intensity as her face had the night that I claimed her as mine. Sighing at the realization I leaned down and pecked her shaky lips only to have her slight trembling cease. I guess there was hope for us after all. I unhooked my arm from her stomach as I slowly pushed my body up from the bed, being careful not to disturb her much needed slumber. I took a hold of the edge of the comforter that hung over my side of the bed. Then, I draped it over her bare petite frame shielding her from the harsh world of reality.

Turning back I grasped my boxers and jeans and tugged them on my body concealing my manhood before I descended down the steps. I knew Trent was still here, waiting to make sure his sister was okay. But, that was news I couldn't give him. As I reached the bottom stair, it creaked causing all the pack members around to glance back in my direction. Nearly the entire community was present near the living room as they awaited my words.

Upon spotting me Annabelle tore from her mothers arms and ran as fast as she could across the entry way. As a child she didn't fear me like most did. My size and loud voice didn't affect her. When she made it to where I stood she peered up at me with soft sad eyes. "Where is Jamie?" She asked causing me to gulp and turn to Trent who was pushing his way threw the gathering crowd.

"She's sleeping" I told her as I moved down the last step.

"I heard her crying" Annabelle whispered dropping her gaze to the ground. Living two floors down from where Jamie's heart break occurred I didn't expect her to hear. Though her whines weren't quiet I didn't think they were that loud. My heart began to ache as I thought back to what took place only an hour or so ago. I tried desperately to soothe her aching wolf. Every kiss, every grope, every movement I made wasn't enough. She would be distracted for only a moment before his actions flooded her brain. "Is she hurt?" She pushed innocently. I couldn't explain the situation to her, she wouldn't be able to understand. I'm twenty two years old and I can barely wrap my head around what I had done.

"She will be okay" I promised with a forced smile and a small head nod. She seemed pleased with my answer as she gave me a toothy grin of her own and stepped to the side so Trent could have his moment.

His features mirrored those of his sisters so much it was scary. His thick dark eyebrows were pulled down harshly leaving no space between them and his bright eyes. His chin was pulled out tightly making it obvious that the rows of teeth in his mouth were smashed together. He remained silent for a moment as he stared at me. I was prepared for him to yell and curse, blame me for what had happened to her like he had done in the past. "Did it work?" He instead questioned as I licked my lips.

"I was only able to help her so much" I mumbled dropping my body to the step behind me. I felt pathetic as I laid my head in my hands and fought back the anger fueled tears that threatened to escape my eyes. I was aware that everyone was watching me. As their Alpha I was suppose to be strong and in control but in this moment I wanted to crumble. Today proved one thing to me, no mattered how much I tried, Jamie and I would never be true mates. When it really counted I couldn't save her.

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Lynn and I had been hiding in the woods for at least a few hours. Though our disappearance wasn't on purpose it felt nice. It was an escape for both of us. These past few hours proved my initial thoughts, Lynn wasn't so bad.

Despite her lack of loyalty with helping me keep Jamie, everything else she had done was with my best interest at heart. When I kept quiet about knowing her, she went along with it to appease me. As I wailed about losing my mate, she held me. When Nate attacked me, she bandaged me up. When I needed someone, she was always there. Lynn might no be the best person in the world but she was around for me a lot more than my real mate was.

As the clearing of the Forrest came into view she took a hold of my hand, and tugged my body to a stop. Turning around I took in her slightly disheveled yet stunning self. Still clutching my hand she took a step closer and perched herself on her tippy toes. I remained calm as she placed her dry lips against mine, engulfing me in her warm breathe. Deepening the peck I gripped her ass cheeks tightly and hiked her body upward. On instinct she laced her narrow arms around my neck and smashed our bodies together.

Our deep kiss only lasted for a moment before I let her body fall back to its original standing position. "Until we meet again" she whispered breathlessly as I cracked a wide grin. God, it feels good to be happy again. We continued the last twenty steps in silence. The trees began to become scarce as the houses grew clearer.

Gulping I prepared to face Jamie's family. I was pretty sure Mary and George would kick me out, I expected it. Though, Wyatt would probably let me stay at his house. If not, at least I had Lynn. As we departed the woods fully a group of angry elders were awaiting us. "Shit" I murmured when I realized the speculation about Lynn and I would start. It wasn't that I wanted to keep everyone in the dark. We all know where lying get us, just look at my life. But, I wasn't going to announce our hook up right off the bat.

My eyes scanned the small crowd from left to right. First was the Alpha, then Wyatt, George who was clutching his wives hand fiercely, and then walking up from the distance was Trent. I was surprised to see that he looked the most ticked off out of everyone. "I guess the cats out of the bag" Lynn whispered and turned her walking direction to the group instead of following our original plan and separating at the clearing.

Everyone remained silent as we walked up to the Watson's front yard. The only sound that greeted my ears was a slight wooshing sound from the breezy air and the rustling of leaves in the distance. Sighing the Alpha caught my attention. "Carter when I allowed you to stay here I assumed you would be respectful as you healed from the damage Nate and Jamie caused you" he started. Damage? What they did was more like destruction. Damage could easily be fixed where as destruction takes time, work, effort.

"Have I not been?" I retorted running my tongue along the grooves of my teeth in order to distract my nerves from becoming enraged by their questioning glances. I know keeping Lynn a secret from Jamie was a poor decision and I'm already going to have to face the ultimate consequences but, their judgment wasn't necessary.

"If you call lying and deceiving us respectful" George muttered harshly as I turned in his direction. His bushy eyebrows were raised up highly as he awaited my explanation.

"Forget about lying before" Trent interjected the veins in his forehead popping out as he glared at me. "I'm more worried about what you just did to my sister" he growled out causing everyone to glance at his irrational being. Did he know? About Lynn and I? There is no way he could. "Don't play stupid" he ordered.

As I kept my mouth shut he grew more irritated. The seconds ticked by before he reacted. Instead of another grouchy reply he shoved my chest with all this might causing me to stumble backward. "What the fuck is your problem?!" I yelled planting my feet firmly on the ground in case he decided to strike again.

"You!" He hollered, his voice nearly deafening as he stepped closer. "Can you keep it in your pants for five fucking minutes?" He shrieked as everyone turned to look at Lynn and connected the dots.

"Why does it even matter?" I spat argumentatively. Jamie is out their banging the devil himself yet I'm being crucified for hooking up with a past fling. We've already been together so I don't see the harm. If I hooked up with some random human I bet they would be just as pissed.

Trent let out a low howl as his wide light colored eyes turned into small slits of black. "Because, my sister had to feel everything" he hissed. Mary gasped to my left as my wolf let out a small whimper of his own, instantly regretting my recent decisions. My mouth kept opening and shutting as I tried to think of a proper response. Part of me wanted to say good, she deserved to know the feeling of being betrayed by your soul mate. However, the other half of me felt for her, I would never want her to every feel that torturous feeling of someone else greedily holding what belonged to you. That part of me wanted to run to Paquete de Lune de Sangre, march straight up to her, kiss her and apologize.

"If I would have known she could feel it..." I began only to trail off awkwardly without a proper ending.

"You wouldn't have fucked her best friend?" Trent screamed now standing directly in my face. His father stepped up behind him and grabbed his shoulder as if trying to tell him to back down and leave it alone. One look into his piercing eyes and I knew that wasn't an option. They held the same determined look he once had when we spoke of Nate.

There was nothing I could say. I had absolutely no excuse or reasoning as to why I did half of the things I did. Even though Jamie completely deserted me when she chose Nate I didn't want her feeling distraught like I knew she would now. Regardless of the fact that she was as loyal as can be to a monster like Nate I still loved her. As good as it felt to let go of the constant nagging feeling of one sided love, I now felt worse.

I wouldn't say Lynn was a mistake. Neither time being with her was, but the timing was impeccable. Note the sarcasm. Behind me I heard a clearing throat, the voice obviously belonging to a female. I expected it to be Lynn prepared to save my ass once more but as I turned around I caught her profile as she peered behind her. Stretching out my neck I looked past her instantly spotted dark brown hair and wide chocolate colored eyes. "Is this a bad time?" Heather questioned almost sounding innocent though that's the farthest thing from what she was.

"Nate's not here" I stated matter of a factlylas she rolled her dark orbs.

"I'm not looking for Nate. I know where to find him" she reminded me as I nodded. Indeed she does. "Actually," she sighed glancing around at the angry crowd that surrounded me. "I wanted to talk to you."

"Oh God" Wyatt spat causing both of us to look at him as his pools took her in from toe to head. From her sparkling pink high heels that were beginning to sink into the dirt up to her denim skirt then to her overly tight pink shirt. "Sorry" he muttered when his dad flashed him a stern sideways glance for being rude. Surprisingly, they pitied Heather for what Nate had put her through. Apparently I was the only one who had to deal with my actions.

"Why?" I retorted stubbornly as I crossed my arms over my chest. I half expected to be socked in the back of my head as pay back for what I did to Jamie and for attacking Nate in the same manor. I guess Trent really was a better guy than I was because he remained silent and kept his hands to himself.

She let out a quite breath as she fiddled her manicured fingers through her lengthy dark hair. "In case you haven't realized Carter, our mates seem to be off doing their own thing and I think it's time we do too" she confessed her gaze darting around my face as if looking for clues as to what I was thinking.

"What does that..." I trailed cocking my head to the side as she bit down on her bottom lip nervously. "Oh" I chirped quickly straightening my back as I stood up straight. Everything became clear as I realized she meant doing our own thing implied doing it together. I let out a big breath as I scratched the back of my neck. Heather Clark as my mate?

"You better go and talk Carter otherwise Trent is going to make the next hour of your life a living hell" Wyatt interjected which was almost comical. As if there was anything Trent could do to make my life any worse then it already was. Next, my eyes locked with Lynn's, and she wasn't happy. Everyone else probably assumed she felt used since we just hooked up and now I was about to go talk to Heather about us becoming an item. However, I knew the sadness in her eyes was because she also had thoughts of us becoming one.

I mouthed an "I'm sorry" as she quickly diverted her gaze elsewhere. Without a verbal agreement to Heather I began walking past her to where her car sat. I could hear the tapping of her heels as she hit the concrete behind me.

"Get in" she ordered though it was a polite order. Obdiently I opened the door to her bright red convertible Lexus, she is such a chick. "Okay" she sighed as we both sat in the car. Slowly she turned the key in her iginition, the engine purring to life as I cut her off.

"I can't mark you, I still love Jamie" I blurted as I stared out of the windshield at the Watson's garage door that was becoming further away by the seconds. Unexpectedly Heather let out a loud joyful laugh causing my neck to snap in her direction. "What's so funny?" I pushed only making her cackle louder.

"Oh my God!" She screeched as she forced her laughter to finally die down after a good thirty seconds. "I don't want you to mark me, that's gross" she added. Ouch. Talk about a confidence killer. Did I read that situation completely wrong? "I know I made it sound like that but it was just for appearances" she assured me. Appearances? What is she talking about?

"Why would you want Jamie's family to think I'm going to become your...partner?" I pried feeling myself grow more annoyed by the seconds as she wized her small car in and out of traffic recklessly. Turning to look at her I realized she had some evil plan brewing in her brain. My eyes slowly drifted from her concentrated facial expressions down to her bare tan legs. Isn't it dangerous to drive in heels?

"You're such a dimwit" Heather insulted yanking me from my thoughts. "We want them to think that because then they will tell Jamie" she said her name with such hate "and she'll tell Nate and then he'll realize he made a mistake and-"

"And I'm the dimwit?" I cut her off rudely. "That's the dumbest shit I've ever heard" I stated. As much as I hated to say it, Nate wanted to be with Jamie, he loved her.

"Is it?" She replied sharply the second I stopped speaking. "It seemed a lot easier before I over heard you slept with Lynn which by the way is even more disturbing than you marking me" she seethed scrunching up her face in disgust. "I mean do you seriously have to sleep with every attractive female you see?" Oh come on. I'm not that bad. Everyone is acting as if I'm Hugh Hefer over here.

"I don't sleep with every attractive female" I murmured with an eye roll. "I never slept with Jamie" I added, an uncomfortable wilting feeling overwhelming my stomach. After all, Jamie was and always will be the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. No other female could ever compare to her. They didn't have that perfectly crooked smile of hers, or her emotional eyes, and let's not forget her flawless round ass. Alright, now I'm getting sidetracked.

"You're more love sick then Austin said" she mumbled under her breath but I heard her without problem. What does Austin have to do with any of this? "Listen Carter, the only angle we have here is jealousy. Did you see how freaked Nate got when I stood by you? Even after Jamie had just chosen to leave with him, it still bothered him" she rambled carelessly, completely oblivious to my mental state faltering in front of her. "Nate is our target, he's the one that's going to crack" she hypothesized and I couldn't agree more.

Jamie was blindly loyal to him for some unknown reason. But, if we could make him turn on her, I'll have exactly what I want again. "I'm in" I stated confidently as her lips stretched up into a wide bright grin.

"In order to make them really believe that we are going through with this, you need to come and live with me" she added in a sneaky way. "It doesn't seem like you're welcome there anyway" she shrugged turning her car back around and heading back to La Meute de La Lune Bleue.

I couldn't argue. Heather had a point. Not only did the Watson's plus the Alpha's seem fed up with me but, if we were going to go through with this plan

we needed it to be perfect. "I have to tell Lynn the truth" I declared that being my own condition as she instantly shook her head from side to side.

"If she knows the truth she will do everything in her power to destroy it. Obviously if she just slept with you she is into you" Heather justified. Once again, she was right. Even without knowing about the conversation Lynn and I had earlier she was able to draw that conclusion. I hated to admit it but Lynn probably would sabotage the potential reunion I could have with Jamie. If not out of jealousy then out of spite. "We started this mess together, we are going to finish it together" she concluded craning her neck to look at me for approval. In perfect unison we nodded our heads. Here goes nothing.

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