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"You're such a hypocrite!" I screamed loudly in order to gain Nate's attention as he marched on towards his car preparing to leave me behind. On cue he spun back around nearly falling over from how quickly he turned to face me. His cheeks were bright red with anger as he glared at me with disbelief.

"Jamie" my father called out as I heard his footsteps gaining on me from behind but I couldn't break the eye lock Nate and I had. "Let it go, it's not worth it" he whispered sounding utterly terrified for my safety. I know what he thought, I know what everyone thought. Nate was a loose canon and saying the wrong thing could set him off and perhaps he would attack me again. But, I didn't hold that same fear. I knew him differently.

"What did you say?" Nate growled officially ignoring my father in the process as he stared on blankly at me, a shielded rage hidden in his eyes. His large hands were clenching into tight fists at his side as he awaited my answer.

Taking a deep breath I spat back "I said you're a hypocrite" to this he marched forward. His sneakers smacking against the concrete burning my ears with each step that he took. When he finally stopped he was only a foot or so away from me, his head was pushed down so his chin was nearly brushing against his chest just so he could get a good look at me. I could hear my fathers deep breathing from behind me as he found himself in an internal battle. Does he let me handle this myself or does he intervene before things get out of hand. Though I knew he was contemplating the decision he didn't move instead we waited for Nate's rebuttal.

He gulped hardly, loud enough for me to actually hear him swallow and I knew he was trying to keep his anger down. "Care to enlighten me?" He quirked sarcastically as he turned his head slightly to the side in a cocky fashion.

Ignoring my family's quiet pleas from behind me, I continued to push Nate's buttons. I don't care how big or how strong Nate is, I love him enough to tell him when he's wrong. "When your best friend slept with your mate you devise a year long plan to make them pay" I began as his jaw shifted from side to side, cracking in the process. "Yet when my best friend does the same thing I'm wrong for confronting her?" I challenged with as light head nod.

As my words hit his ears, his bushy eyebrows shot upward with shock. "Oh Carter is your mate now? Funny how five minutes ago I was" he hissed harshly as his chest rippled out showing off his muscles. I knew I was pushing Nate, and I knew that wasn't the best idea but I needed him to see where I was coming from. How am he find his actions acceptable yet me yelling and hitting Lynn was somehow wrong?

"Jamie!" Wyatt called using his authoritative tone, hoping that old habits would be hard to break and I wold listen to him before I paid the price.

"You're so stubborn!" I yelled giving his chest a rough shove just like I had done to him all those weeks ago, and like I had done to Lynn moments ago. "You're not listening to me! I'm not mad at you for loving Heather so why-"

"I don't love her" he interjected rudely, his eyes flashing even darker as her name was brought up. His actions when we talk about her prove my statement. She hurt him and he can't get over that because he cares for her.

"Yes you do" I argued dolefully "look how you just acted when you heard they were together again!" I continued to assault his ears with my banter. Seeing his walls come down and his pain filled eyes, I took a new approach and softened my voice. "But you can't sit here and make me the bad guy for feeling betrayed when in the same situation you acted much worse" I now spoke calmly, my tone soft. His bushy eyebrows knitted downward as he took in what I said. No longer did he deny his feelings for Heather nor declare that I was wrong for my emotions.

"You're right" he whispered so low I barely heard him. "You're right" he stated again, louder this time so everyone around could hear him admit his fault. "I understand exactly why you did it... I'm sorry" he apologized as he lifted his arms and entangled them around my back. Placing his head on top of mine he relaxed as I wrapped my arms around his strong torso. It was as if he saw exactly why I did what I did and understood one hundred percent. Yes, Carter was a factor he always would be just like Heather would always be a thought in his mind but our hurt doesn't mean we want them more then each other.

"Who knew the big bad Alpha could apologize?" Trent sneered from the front porch, not thinking that he could be heard. I felt Nate shift as his chin now rested on my hair and I knew he was glaring at my brother, who I imagine was as white as a ghost by now. "What? I'm just saying..." He trailed awkwardly in an attempt to save his butt but quickly let his explanation die down in the hopes that his statement would disappear entirely.

"I'm sorry," Nate whispered once more ignoring Trent which secretly made me thankful. "Do you still want to stay and have lunch?" He asked against my pin straight locks. I nodded as he shifted his hand to my chin and pushed it upward in order to look at me fully. Once our eyes connected his lips twitched up into a beautifully perfect smile that had my heart swelling.

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Standing at Heather's bedroom door I turned to my left to catch a glimpse of her and her nervous demeanor. Her overly confident, high matinence aura diminished for a moment as my eyes scanned down her body from her tight pink vest to her denim shirt and finishing with her gold heels that made her nearly as tall as me. "Are you done checking me out?" She questioned abruptly quickly turning back to her cocky self. Her question caused my head to snap up and focus on her smug smile.

Scoffing I perked up my eyebrows. "I wasn't checking you out" I assured as she twisted her head sideways doubtfully. "I was just thinking how good that top would look on Jamie" I added crushing her spirit instantly. Though the thought did cross my mind about Jamie in such a revealing outfit I knew it was a low blow.

"Whatever" she snorted bitchly. "Make this convincing" she ordered using her authoritative Alpha tone. God, her and Nate are definitely perfect for one another. No doubt in my mind. Heather yanked open the door roughly causing the brass handle to hit awfully close to my groin. "Oops sorry" she squealed fakely as she covered her mouth with her small perfectly manicured hand.

Stepping out into the hall she extended her hand backward to me signaling for me to take ahold of her overly sweaty paw. Reluctantly I latched onto her and we began our walk down the hall making sure everyone saw us. According to Heather the best way to get the news of "us" out wasn't by saying it but instead we had to act in love and that would irritate Jamie and Nate more. I guess we'll see if she's right.

"Ah it's nice to see you guys up bright and early" Heather's father stated with a sarcastic tone as we entered the kitchen. Placing his coffee mug down he glanced back to the clock which read 10:45.

Grinning from ear to ear Heather dropped my hand and manuvered to the cabinet. After pulling out two glasses she reached into the fridge and took out a carton of orange juice. "Sorry daddy," she began as she quickly filled the cups and made her way back to me only to hand off the drink. "We had a late night" she added slyly so everyone around could hear. Immediately the small talk that filled the room ceased as everyone focused on our conversation and Heather's false recap of last nights activities.

The sound of silverware falling against a plate met my ears and was almost ear piercing in the still room. A small blush crept onto Heather's tanned cheeks as she rested her head against mine. She shot me daggers as if warning me to sell our relationship. Catching the hint I laced my free arm around her waist making sure to keep it loose so I wasn't truly coping a feel. "So this is serious?" A male voice asked from behind us.

Spinning on her heels Heather looked back to the person speaking. Craining my neck I did the same taking in the all too familiar voice... Austin. "Yes," she sighed quietly as a sympathetic look crossed her features. "I know you had your fling with Carter's mate in the past but I hope you can respect and support us" she preached as if this was something she had practiced and I'm sure she did. Placing her glass on the counter she wrapped her petite cold hands around my forearm as though trying to assure everyone that we were the real deal even when we weren't. I have to admit she was quite the actress.

"I'll respect your decisions Heather but I will not support it" Austin retorted sternly before disappearing through the halls.

"We should talk with him" Heather whispered as her lips turned downward into a sulky frown. Without waiting for a reply her fingers slid down my skin until they were entwined with mine. Slowly she tugged me along behind Austin as I flashed awkward smiles to all the curious eyes about. Every time I would go to ask Heather why she was airing this all out someone would pop out from a corner and I would have to keep my mouth shut. Besides, I thought Heather and Austin talked enough that he would already know of her sneaky plan. Or perhaps she didn't tell him and he would be the one to break the news to Jamie.

Before I knew it we were back to Heather's bedroom where she opened the door revealing Austin who was leaning against the princess like bed sporting a cheeky grin. "How was it?" He asked causing my eyebrows to furrow. I can't say that I don't like Austin because truthfully I don't know him. But, I'm going to contradict my last statement and say I don't like him anyway. I knew who he was to Jamie and that was enough for me to dislike him.

"Fabulous!" Heather chirped as she closed the door. "You really sold the whole 'depressed ex boyfriend who is now caught in the middle' act" she praised as his smile only grew until his eye met mine that is. I could feel my nose scrunch up as I tried to make sense of what just happened. What Austin did was all an act? So he did know?

"You never told him huh?" He pushed as he used his top teeth to chomp on his lower lip. As Heather shook her head he let out a small sigh. "I know about your plan, and I told Heather I would help you and her. Ever since Jamie told me she was with Nate I didn't like the idea" he informed me as my chest grew tighter. "Not only because of Heather but because if any guy is willing to steal a girl as his mate he doesn't deserve her." I may not like the guy but at least he has a brain unlike most of the people I've encountered lately.

"So what you're lying to Jamie?" I questioned feeling my jaw tighten as my teeth mashed together. Isn't it weird how no matter how much crap we put each other through I still want to defend her? Funny huh?

Austin shook his head from side to side causing his brown hair to flop about. "I'm not lying to her I'm just trying to convince her that you are her mate...and Nate is Heather's mate" he gestured his head to his cousin who looked pleased with her plan unfolding in front of me. I remained silent for a moment as I tried to piece together this twisted puzzle that was my life. It was obvious that Jamie respected Austin's opinion and friendship but why was he going out of his way to help me? Why help Jamie for that matter? She left him too yet he's acting as if their relationship wasn't even a factor.

"Why though?" I pried. I know the obvious reason was Heather, that was a given. "Why would you risk your friendship with Jamie?" I restated hoping to clarify my previous question. On instinct my arms crossed over my pecs taking on a defensive stand as I tried to figure out the inner workings of his head. Nobody just does things to benefit others, their must be something that he is trying to gain from "turning" on her. I didn't want to lie to Jamie, I've done that enough but, the only chance I had at getting her back was to lie. Austin on the other hand didn't have to do this. He was deliberately going out of his way to lie to her, and if she ever found out she would never forgive him.

"Sometimes it's worth risking your ass for something you believe in" he replied quickly with a shrug as the two of us stared each other down. It was as if we were both trying to read into each other's motives with Jamie. "Though my job would be a lot easier if you would stop sleeping with Lynn" he pointed out smugly causing my eyes to roll with annoyance.

"I didn't know she could feel it" I grunted lowly only for him to scuff to himself. As he did this Heather pushed his shoulder as though telling him to give me a break. "You should know better then anyone what it's like to be stranded by a girl you care about" I noted as he stiffened immediately. Bingo. He's not over her, but what will he get from helping me? "It leaves you feeling desperate" I growled out, my wolf hating the fact that he was with my mate and I wasn't. According to her they were an on again off again type of relationship that wasn't serious. But, it was serious enough for them to be 'dating' for time on end and to me that was a threat.

I could see I struck a nerve when he stood up straight. His chest, which was much smaller than mine by comparison pushed out as his breathing increased. "She was right" he began speaking slowly which only perked my curiosity. "You really are a dick" he murmured barely loud enough for me to hear. Did Jamie really say that? Or think that? Sauntering the door he stopped only a foot or so to my left. His body was tense ass he froze, planting his feet firmly to the ground as though locking himself there. I could tell he was nervous when he avoided eye contact but that was to be expected when a human was up against a wolf. "Just remember Carter, you need me. I'm your only hope at getting Jamie back."

Without hesitation he disappeared from the room leaving only Heather and I to sort out the mess we were involved in. "He's right you know" she mumbled as she straightened the comforter on her bed though it was pretty pristine to begin with.

"Yeah" I cleared my throat to buy myself some time before admitting that Austin was in fact right about my mate, I hated that. Could I really believe that he was just in this out of the kindness of his heart? Or should I try to discover his true motives. Something about Austin doesn't sit right with me. Him being involved in all of this just makes our tangled web even messier. "I know he is."

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