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Spending the entire day with Jamie's family wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Sure after our argument it was slightly awkward but no one actually voiced their opinion on that matter. In fact they acted as if the entire ordeal didn't even happen. Except for Trent that is, he's not very good at keeping his emotions in check. Even though he tried to be as respectful as possible the longing look in his blue eyes gave away what he really felt. As much as he tried to assure everyone and himself I knew he wasn't my biggest fan. He almost seemed bipolar... One minute he was fine with me as if we were two long term friends and then just a moment later he saw me as the anti Christ. He seriously needs to figure out his stance on me.

"Are you alright?" Jamie chuckled cutely pulling me from my mental analysis of her brother. Glancing to my right I caught her gawking secretly up at me. Nodding my head I jerked my arm back toward me knowing that she wouldn't drop my hand and I would have her closer. Her free hand stroked against my knuckles as her other clasped my fingers tightly mashing our flesh together. "What are you thinking about?" She questioned as we continued our walk up the stone path to our home.

"Your family..." I trailed lowly causing her fingers to stop tickling my skin for a moment before starting up again. "Mostly Trent, I'm trying to figure out if he actually likes me or not" I informed her honestly hoping maybe she could give me some insight into his twisted brain. "He keeps giving me mixed signals" I began to explain though I was cut off by her cheeky laughter.

"I'm sorry" she grinned her cheeks so high I imagined her face would hurt when she stopped. "It's just you sound like a girl... All of these mixed signals" she quoting sighing loudly in the process for dramatic effect as she teased me carelessly. It only took a second for my wolf to perk up enjoying the happiness that flooded from her.

Freezing on the steps she continued to walk but only went up one more stair before realizing I wasn't moving. Spinning back her features turned quickly into a scared expression as though she thought I took her playfulness to heart and was offended. Though as she caught on to my small but genuine smile she relaxed and let her shoulders slump back to their natural form. "Do you like teasing me, Jamie?" I purred tugging her to the end of the concrete step above me to where the toes of her shoes were hanging over the edge. Gulping lightly she nodded taking in the huskiness of my voice. My hand, having a mind of its own scooted up her side engulfing every bit of her body until it reached its destination, her neck.

Slowly I brushed her dark hair back revealing the tender skin underneath and my wolves mark which was continuing to heal nicely. I allowed my thumb to stroke over the soft flesh causing her body to shudder the second I made contact. "Nate" she moaned lightly, letting her eyelids flutter briefly as her knees buckled under her.

Hearing her call out my name in ecstasy was an immediate high for me. Being able to have much an effect on her made my entire being pulse as if being shocked back to life. At the same time my head felt empty as a dizziness took over. Even though Jamie was standing above me I was still a bit taller then her so when I leaned in to her I had to lower my head to reach her neck. "You're not the only one who can tease" I whispered softly as my lips greeted her marking, sliding slowly against the damage skin. Granted we were talking about two types of teasing but she got the point.

"Nate" Brody called out the second he opened the front door hoping to stop whatever Jamie and I were about to do before we did it. Huffing I pulled my face from its comfy nook known as my mates neck. He stood leaning against the door frame watching the two of us intently, I could practically see the wheels turning in his head as we had an intense stare down. Brody remained silent waiting for me to speak first but I had nothing to say to him. My grip tightened on Jamie's hand as I scowled at Brody silently warning him to keep his mouth shut. Without another word I began my walk up he steps having Jamie directly behind me. Brody stepped to the side allowing us inside the house making me think I was off the hook. "Nate" he grunted once more when I was moving up the stairs. Knowing everyone was near and could probably hear our exchange I tried to keep it polite.

Pursing my lips up I turned back to him trying my absolute best not to crush Jamie's small hand that was still in mine. "What's up?" I quirked nonchalantly as I bowed my head slightly to the right.

As if seeing my guarded demeanor his lips twitched up slightly in the corners. "I need to talk to you about some...stuff" he stated peering around the room to see all of our pack mates looking on curiously. Though Brody and I kept a semi friendly interaction in front of them it wasn't hard to see that they were waiting for one of us to explode. After all they were all aware of what I did with Jamie and that I had kicked Carter from Paquete de Lune de Sangre.

"I don't think we do" I replied quickly pushing down any hopes he had of us having a discussion. I knew what he was up to, he was after redemption for Carter and I wasn't about to sit by and let him worm his way into my thoughts just to cause a wedge between Jamie and I. Brody knew things about me, things no one else knew. But, he wouldn't cross that line at least I hoped he wouldn't.

'Just go and talk to him, he's just trying to be a good dad' Jamie purred softly to my wolf in an attempt to be the voice of reason. Little did she know he wasn't trying to get Carter to come back but he was in fact trying to steer her right back into his son's grimy arms. Though I doubted Carter had a chance now after he slept with Lynn, it was a chance I didn't want to take. I know the logical thing would be for me to out my secrets myself before Brody had the chance to, and in my head that sounded like a good plan. However, whenever I actually went to open up to Jamie I couldn't force my mouth to speak. I wouldn't just be coming out to her which was hard enough but I would have to admit things that I buried deep inside of me which could ultimately hurt the people I cared about and change my life forever. These were things I never wanted to think about...ever.

Brody adjusted his stance as he bounced from foot to foot and cocked out his hip as though he knew Jamie was pushing me to speak with him. There was no way I could tell her I didn't want to talk with him unless I told her what I was afraid of. Nodding my head I stared Brody down giving him one last chance to change his mind before he got on my bad side. His dark brown eyes locked on mine challenging me as they grew an even deeper chocolate shade. Hoping to intimidate him I slid my tongue against my teeth focusing on my sharp canines though he didn't budge or back down. Two can play at this game.

Spinning back quickly I grasped Jamie's neck roughly in my hand, letting my fingers cinch around her warm flesh. She gasped surprised by my sudden actions though her slight terror vanished almost immediately as a known lust set in her sapphire eyes. Knowing Brody was watching I slammed my lips into hers roughly wanting him to get the clear picture that she was mind. Within a millisecond she was kissing me back forcefully, attempting to gain control of my lips but I wouldn't let her take the lead as I glided my slippery tongue into her mouth devouring her tangy taste. It was as if we were lost in our own world as we grabbed ahold of one another in a greedy fashion neither wanting to pause to breathe. 'You've made your point, Nate' Brody spoke sarcastically threw our mind link but I wasn't finished with my mate yet. I needed to show him just were her loyalties lied and prove to him that his idiotic plan wouldn't work no matter how much dirt he had on me.

Pulling back I smirked down at Jamie. Her eyes were shut tightly causing wrinkles to decorate her eyelids as she enjoyed the deep passion of our kiss. "I love you" she declared loudly not worried about who could hear. Grinning I pecked her swollen pink lips once more showing her that I appreciated her dedication to me and our relationship.

"I love you more" I argued playfully as I reached around and gave her firm ass cheeks a tight teasing squeeze which only seemed to annoy Brody more as he sighed dramatically from behind me. "Let's talk" I offered peeling myself from Jamie just as Chloe descended down the steps and greeted her. My sister had a worried expression on her face as she watched the two of us walking away. Unlike Jamie, Chloe could instantly tell something was off with Brody and I, something different then the obvious. I marched into the office having him silently close the door behind us in an attempt to keep our conversation a secret. I guess outing my past wasn't in the cards for him any time soon.

I waited until I was at the far end of the room before I turned back to face him hoping that the distance would keep me from attacking him. "I guess you heard about Carter" he started off making sure to keep his voice strong and confident even when my orbs snapped to his and causing his body to tense up immediately. "Being with Heather and all-"

"What's your fucking point, Brody?" I growled cutting him off rudely but I didn't care. The last thing I wanted to hear about was Heather's plan to move on and make a family with Carter.

He tossed his hands up in a surrendering motion enjoying taunting me. "It seems you aren't pleased" he noted barely above a whisper as he leaned down on the leather chair in front of him. "I for one would be happy for my son, moving on from the disaster you made for him-"

"I didn't start this" I declared loudly feeling my wolf become increasingly more annoyed at Brody and his nonchalant tone and the blame he was shifting on me. "Your son brought this on himself all I did was finish it" I added stubbornly as I crossed my arms over my chest disguising my tightly wound fists under my armpits. "Wait what do you mean you would be happy for him?" I pried as his cheeks sucked inward as though he was biting on them to conceal what he really wanted to say.

"It means exactly how it sounds," he shrugged carelessly "I would be happy for my son if this was what he wanted to do but now I know him and Heather are going to force love just like you and Jamie did. In reality it doesn't work like that. As a wolf you can't pick your mate, it's impossible, I presume that's why you two fight so much..."

"We don't" I corrected him sternly though he looked unfazed by my heightening rage. "And we do love each other very much" I stammered angrily as my claws began to poke through my feet and stab into the rubber sole of my sneakers.

Smiling he twisted his body so he was peering out of the door at Brett who was skeptically watching us waiting near by in case we were to go to blows. "No Nate, it's not real. Deep down you know that... That's why you keep trying to prove to everyone else you are satisfied" he concluded his speech, perfectly getting under my skin in the process.

"You don't know what you are talking about" I shouted unable to control my temper or my wolf's need to protect not only me but Jamie. Hearing my yell Brett maneuvered toward the door but stopped when Brody tossed up his hand telling his son he had it handled.

"I know that you aren't who everyone thinks you are" Brody seethed casually. "If you don't watch your back Nate it will all come out and then everyone will know exactly who you are" he threatened mashing his thin lips together tightly.

"You are lucky I don't toss you from the pack right now" I spat harshly my chest rising and falling at a quickened pace as I tried my best to control my urge to strike. "You are a traitor. If it wasn't for Brett being Chloe's mate the entire Stone family would be rogues" I groaned speaking without thinking fully. Even though at times I wished we didn't have any deeper ties with the deceitful Stone's, I couldn't imagine my sister with any other man except Brett. He was absolutely nothing like his brother and for that I'm grateful.

"I'm sure your sister wouldn't like hearing you throwing around casual threats like that" he hypothized slyly officially pushing me to the edge. Who did Brody think he was?! All that he ever will be is a previous Beta, nothing more yet he feels as if he can dictate situations and run this pack. "All I'm saying Nate is you better tell everyone the truth before they hear it from someone else" he advised though it was obvious that someone else was him. Funny last time I checked I was in charge.

"She's not going to hear it" I declared strongly. "You're just as guilty in this as I am" I tossed my hands about in a spaz like motion referring to the bigger picture and our secret. "If I go down you're coming with me."

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I couldn't stop my trembly knees and my shaky hands as I waited for Nate to come back out of his office. At first I thought him talking to Brody would be a good thing, I thought maybe he could make Brody understand our situation and look at it differently. If he knew Nate and I were really in love perhaps he wouldn't worry so much about Carter. I didn't doubt that Nate would let him know about Carter being with Heather that is if he didn't know already. Maybe that fact would give him so peace of mind, Carter found happiness too.

My naive thoughts vanished almost as quickly as I got them. Once I heard Nate's increasingly loud tone I knew Brody was pushing more then just for justice for Carter. What else could he want? Me with Carter? That would never happen. I'm with Nate and Carter has moved on with Heather. Once he marks her it will be as if she were never mates to begin with. Honestly, that's a day I can't wait for.

I can only imagine what it feel like to hear his name and not shutter. How great it will be when someone mentions Heather and Nate doesn't even flinch. I want that day to come.

"Why is he so angry?" Chloe pried pulling me from my thoughts of planning a Heather and Carter-less life. Leaning around the door frame she looked toward the office and to Brett who was inching closer to the door. His movements only made me more nervous since he could see what was happening inside and it was clearly not pleasant.

"He was fine earlier. I mean after he found out about Carter and Heather he was upset but he was fine when we got here" I explained as she turned back looking over me slowly from my feet to the tippy top of my head.

"Fuck" she muttered under her breath not intending for me to hear. "She will be the death of him" she whispered shortly after. Did Heather really have that much of an effect on Nate, my Nate?

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