Liam
It's terrible.
I've been miserable since last Monday. I cried about it to my mom, rage against the Moon Goddess for pairing us together and pushed away any attempt of contact from him.
In fact, I haven't exchanged more than two sentences with George - except for Saturday when I picked up his brother and at the party.
I'm not happy shutting down my own mate.
This is not the fantasy I had in my mind going in, especially after that wonderful "date" we had the other Friday.
We had a bumpy start, sure. But I remedied that. I did my part and atoned. And it's not like I can't understand his predicament.
I get why it's difficult to break up an old fling (just) because you're mated. Even though it wasn't my reality, I can relate to it on account of me and Emm's situation. I still think about them.
And yes, I realize it's a different scenario as they "cheated" on purpose. Not like George. And both parts knew he's mated. Unlike me, who didn't.
Still, it's not even about the kiss for me.
It never was, really. Not that I don't care about that, I do. But like I said, I'm not unsympathetic to their plight.
But what really bugs me is the lying.
This I cannot get passed. I wish that I could.
Anyway, after that uncomfortable scene where Stockwell's mate ran away from him, the party fizzled out.
There were so many people talking about the scandal that his parents decided to shut it down. Plus, Jeff didn't show his face anymore at the ballroom.
Since we're all going home, I took my ride back with the Stoneholds. George dropped off Annie, then me and turned back to his house.
We live in the same compound, but it's a good walking distance between our houses. Though I'd be fine walking home from his, but he insisted. I was silent the whole way back.
My Sunday was mostly quiet, talking to mom in her room or playing games at the play room. I do love me some video games.
On Monday, I was curious to see how the events from the party would play out. For once, I'm glad people have something else to talk about other than my mating.
With this scandal, the students barely noticed me and it's just the way I prefer it.
I perked up my ear to hear Miriam's friends talking to her about it. I'm dying to listen to what she's gonna say, I'm not gonna lie.
Though he's not my cup of tea, Stockwell is not strictly speaking hideous. But I don't think that rejection had anything to do with his appearance.
"I just freaked out, guys. How can I be mated to Jeff? Freaking Jefferson Stockwell! Why?" - She ranted, very pissed off apparently.
Her friends console her the best way they can, giving her a pep talk saying whatever decision she makes it'll be what's best for her.
The bell rings and we walk towards the classroom. However, since I have the first few periods free, I go to the library instead. Though not before noticing how uncomfortable Jeff looked when he saw his mate walking inside.
Junior, on the other end of the spectrum, is radiantly happy next to his mate now that they've completed the bond. At least now she won't need any more heat medicine. Good for them.
I went to class for the third period and as soon as I sat down, I heard it loud on the speaker system:
"Attention students, it's important to respect people's decision in regards to their mating. No one has the right to interject themselves in a werewolf's right to accept or not their mate. It has to be 100% their decision."
"For the same reason, it's important to be respectful of your colleagues and let them decide whenever they want to complete the bond. No one can pressure you into anything you're not ready for. And if necessary, the school nurse has heat and rut medicines for those who need it. Good day." - Principal Burke announced it, as the mating debacle is on everybody's minds.
All the students stare at Jeff and Miriam. Then at me and George. Just when I was getting used to flying under the radar, more uncomfortable gazes.
The teacher entered and started the class.
"It's completely normal to be nervous about accepting your mate. When I was in high school, all my friends got mated before me. Even the one whose birthday is in June. Mine is in April." - The teacher told us, as if sensing the awkwardness in the room.
"But then my birthday came and nothing. Not a single student was my mate, not even the juniors. I cried my eyes out. Weeks passed, still nothing." - She continued, making us gasp as she narrated.
"I really thought I was going to graduate unmated and it crushed me. Especially after seeing all my friends so happily mated." - She said, feeling nostalgic.
"What happened, Mrs. Stewart?" - Trisha asked her, curiously.
"Well, my friend Jack arranged this dinner party for me and our friends to go at the pack house. We're celebrating our upcoming graduation when some of our young warriors came into the dining room. See, Jack had invited me under false pretenses. He needed me to be in the same room that these warriors. And then, BOOM! I got mated." - She said, feeling static as she relived it in her mind.
She sighed in contentment.
"But my point is: my mate was older than me and unknown till the day we got paired. I was as excited as I was nervous about it. But I took my time getting to know him and now we're happier than ever." - She concluded with a radiant smile.
The students applaud her.
"When you say your friend Jack, do you mean..."
"Yes, Liam. I mean Alpha Stonehold. I'll forever be in his debt for introducing me to my mate." - She replied, glancing over at George, who blushed.
"How did he know your mate would be at the pack house?" - Junior asked her, intrigued.
"He didn't. But he figured if he wasn't here..." - She trailed off.
"That's genius!" - Junior admired.
"Some people are born to be Alpha!" - She commented, looking over at George.
"Yeah... Charlie!" - Jeff interjected, causing a deranged looking George to growl at him, eyes glowing with anger.
"Really, dude? Didn't you just get rejected? Who are you to judge me?" - He shot back, causing a grimace to take over Jeff's face. Miriam also looked uncomfortable, though she avoided looking at her mate like the plague.
"That's enough! Didn't you just listen to what Principal Burke said? I don't want to hear any commentary on anybody's mating! Turn your books to page 73 now!" - The teacher snapped, angrily.
We proceeded to do as told, silently. Both boys looked peeved. And here I thought my life would be less awkward.
Yeah... not really.
A WEEK LATER.
With time, things started to fall into a nice rhythm. I take my classes, ignore my mate and watch as the other mated seniors try to ignore each other's awkward gaze they steal when they think people are not watching.
I can relate, Miriam. It's increasingly more difficult to stay mad at my mate. My anger has dissipated almost entirely. I miss him and I'm lonely.
I mean, I did make a friend here at school. And he's nice, I love talking to him. It's just... There're certain things I need a mate to do with. It gets lonely at the pack house some times, even though I'm surrounded by people.
But they're not in my room. No one can be there, except for...
"And this folks, it's what makes our specie so especial. Besides our superior capabilities than humans, werewolves are uniquely linked to their mates, bonded forever sharing emotions, experiences and most importantly feelings." - The teacher lectures.
We're inside the classroom during the third period. One of the few classes I share with my mate.
"It also explains why unlike humans, mated couples last for life. Because our mate bond connection never ceases. For example, my mate is a warrior, as I've told you guys and whenever he encounters a foreign scent on his patrol, I can feel his fear of the unknown. He never knows if that's just a rogue to scare off our border or something else entirely. And I feel what he feels when it happens." - She explained with a concerned tone.
The class gets wide-eyed at this.
"What do you mean something else? Do you mean another attack?" - Junior asked her, intrigued.
"Yes, Jason. That's exactly what I mean." - She replied in a serious tone.
"Mrs. S, no one would dare to attach us." - He dismissed, scoffing at the notion.
"That's what we thought the first time when they took out almost the entire Stonehold family." - She argued, making the entire classroom instantly look at George.
"And eight years later, my uncle was on patrol with his colleagues. They caught a strange scent and went after the supposed rogues. He and his entire team were massacred by the Blood Moon pack. All 10 warriors died." - She continued, glancing over at me.
With that, the entire class stares at me too.
"Of course, Liam I don't blame any of this on you. You weren't even born yet. I'm just making a point. We can never feel too safe." - She tried to put me at ease.
"Anyway, our biology is also different than humans. That's why sometimes when a mated person doesn't complete the bond, she goes into heat. Or he goes into rut, which is the male equivalent." - She explained.
"When I was in high school, a friend of mine went into rut and almost attacked Junior's dad." - She told us, to his horror.
"What?!" - Junior gasped, wide-eyed in shock.
"Calm down! Nothing happened to your dad. Fortunately, Jack caught him on time before the boy could hurt Jason. But there's medicine for that, don't be alarmed. It's totally normal." - She elaborated in a dismissive tone.
"And what happens if you don't complete the bond, Mrs. Stewart?" - I interjected, causing my mate to glance at me.
"What do you mean, Liam?" - She asked me quizzically.
"I mean, what if you don't wanna complete the bond with your mate?" - I asked her, causing George to scowl.
"You have to complete the bond eventually. Our biology compels you. You can get medicine to manage the symptoms. But..." - She trailed off, pensive.
"But what?" - George asked her, intrigued.
"Well, eventually your wolf will take over and complete it for you." - She replied, much to our shocked faces.
I gasped at this. I knew something would happen, just not this.
"And what if you got rejected by your mate?" - Jeff asked, grabbing Miriam's attention.
"Did she tell you she rejected you to your face?" - She asked him with a poignant look.
"No." - He replied, somewhat confused at the thought.
"It doesn't count, Jefferson. She has to deny your bond in front of you and her wolf." - She explained, much to his relief.
The bell rings. Miriam gasped, though that is pretty much common knowledge.
"And what if he rejected you, then took back the rejection and now you don't know anymore?" - George asked her. Of course he did.
The teacher glanced over at me, then back at him.
"Good question, George. I'm guessing because you're the son of an Alpha you have less than 2 weeks before rut. I just don't know who's gonna stop you when it does strike." - She told him, who's gobsmacked at this.
What an informative class. I'm legitimately gagging.
The boys go to wrestling practice and I go to the library. Later, lunch with my new friend. Misfits have a way of finding each other.
ONE WEEK LATER.
"Guys, this going to be in the test next week. Don't forget --" - The teacher is explaining something when suddenly her face turned white. She gasped and excused herself for a moment. Five minutes later, she returned to the classroom refreshed.
"I'm sorry, folks. I've told you I can sense when my mate has a fright. Whoever said being a warrior's mate is easy? Even of the most feared pack of the country. Just saying: be prepared, girls." - She said to people's freaked out stares.
"Hey Justin, can you ask your dad to turn Jeff down, please? I don't wanna live in fear." - Miriam said to his absolute horror. Even Justin got wide-eyed at her.
"The fuck! You didn't even accept the bond yet! Do you want me to be disowned by my dad? You know there's been a Stockwell warrior in this pack for the last century, right?" - He told her, utterly distraught.
"Of course I know, Jeff. I'm kidding! I could never do that a mate. Derail his career. I'm just teasing you." - She replied in a playful tone, smirking.
"Stockwell, detention. I won't tolerate this kind of language in class!" - The teacher reprimanded him, who grimaced.
"I'm so glad my mate is going to be Beta, at least he doesn't have to go on patrols." - Trisha said to a female colleague, sounding relieved.
"Your mate can't be Beta if cheater can't be Alpha." - Jeff interjected, irritating at least five different people.
"Stop calling George a cheater! Stop saying my mate won't ascend as Alpha! Unless you're Alpha Stonehold or part of the Elder Council, you don't know what you're talking about! So shut the fuck up, Stockwell!" - I shouted, glowing my eyes in rage.
This startled everyone in class, especially George.
"Forsythe, detention." - Mrs. Stewart reprimanded me too. Then stared everyone down.
I don't know what came over me. But there's only so much I can take.
I walk out of the class quietly, rushing to avoid any inquiry about that outburst.
THE DAY AFTER.
"I'm sorry, can I ask you a favor?" - I approached my mate in the morning before class. He's at the hall with his friends, who I greet first.
"Sure, Liam. What can I do for you?" - He replied promptly.
"Just stay still for a minute." - I asked, then lunge myself at him, kissing his mouth, then neck for a moment, back to his luscious lips. My wolf is howling at the skin contact.
His friends stared at us shocked, but silently.
I parted lips and thanked him, saying I needed this to calm my wolf. That's partially true.
But wolves calm with your mate's scent, not lips.😅
This mate bond is making me its bitch.
I can't think of anything else but him. And the more I deny it, the more intense the feeling gets. It's really annoying!
"And so this concludes our section on the mate bond. Does anyone have any doubt?" - The teacher asked us, inside the classroom.
"Mrs. S, when you said we can feel our mate's feelings, does this mean other kind of feelings?" - I asked her, blushing already.
"What kind of feelings are you talking about, Liam?" - She asked me, puzzled.
"I'm sorry, ma'am. Forget I said anything." - I said, sheepishly. She smirked at me.
"If you mean sexual feelings, yes. That too. That's why the completion of the bond is so mind-blowing good." - She informed me, holding back a giggle.
"But what if your mate is completing the bond with himself?" - I asked instead, causing the entire class to break down in laughter.
George gets laughed at by the entire class. He looks absolutely mortified.
"Depends on the proximity. If you're close enough to your mate, you can sense that too. Does anybody have anything else to ask?" - She replied, not bothered by it.
At the end of the class, I apologized to him for my question. But he brushed it off. He even apologized to me if he disturbed my peace.
Oh he disturbed it alright!😳
I'm already horny thinking of him all the time, when suddenly I'm hit by this inexplicable wave of pleasure.
It happened when I was in my room at night more than once, actually.
You know what they say: if you can't beat them, join in. And I certainly did.😏
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