Chapter 17
I broke
away from Xander’s eyes and looked around the parking lot. Every single person from my pack was staring at me expectantly and every person from Xander’s pack was staring at him. I looked at Lela who was standing right next to me and she gave me a large smile. I smiled back and felt my heart flutter at the thought of my mate. I had decided the moment that I realized that it was him that I didn’t care about anything that had happened in the past, that I was willing to put everything behind me.
Well that is until I looked back towards my mate and saw what he was doing. Xander’s lips were firmly planted on some blonde bimbos and his hands were groping her butt. I felt a painful throbbing in my heart and I felt tears come to my eyes. Almost as if he could feel my pain Xander broke away from the girl and looked at me. I saw a flash of pain in his eyes but it was gone and quickly replaced with a cruel glare. He then smirked at me and attached his lips back onto the girls‘.
I swiftly turned away from Xander and rushed into the school with who knows how many people following me.
“Celeste wait up!” I heard Lela yell from behind me but I didn’t listen I kept on going heading straight towards the bathroom. I threw the bathroom door open but before I could close and lock it Lela slipped in.
“What’s wrong.” She asked as she locked the door. I felt my bottom lip quiver and before I knew what was happening I burst into tears. I sobbed heavily as I slid down to the ground and brought my knees up to my chest. Violent sobs were shaking my body and I was positive that once I got done I would look like a raccoon.
I felt Lela slide down next to me and she put a hand gently on my shoulder.
“What’s wrong Pais, your scaring me.” She said quietly. I lifted my head up from my knees and looked at my best friend. She had sad eyes and she looked beyond worried.
“M–my m–mate.” I stuttered out. Lela nodded her head and motioned for me to continue. I took deep calming breaths and managed to get the sobbing under control.
“Xander’s my mate.” I said. She gasped and put a hand to her mouth. I could see pity in her eyes and that only made me want to cry more.
“We locked eyes in the parking lot and I looked away for a moment and then when I looked back he was making out with some girl and he smirked at me when he saw I was looking, I’m afraid he’s going to reject me!” I rushed out and then started sobbing again. Lela pulled me into her chest and I clung to her, crying on her shoulder.
“He isn’t going to reject you Celeste, he’s just not ready to give up his player ways. Remember that’s exactly how Seth was at first.” She told me reassuringly. When her and Seth first figured out they were mates Seth was a major player and it took him about a month to give up his ways before he got with Lela.
“Your right.” I said quietly as I wiped my tears and stood up. I walked over to the mirror and laughed at my reflection. I had mascara running down my face and my eyes were red and puffy. I wetted a paper towel and wiped off the ruined makeup and then applied some more. You could still tell that I had been crying but I looked way better.
I turned back towards Lela and she smiled reassuringly at me. We linked arms and walked out of the bathroom. There was a large crowd of people waiting outside and Lela and I had to push past them to get by. Seth was waiting for us on the other side of the crowd and as soon as he saw us he rushed up to us.
“Are you okay Celeste?” He asked worriedly as he engulfed me in a hug. I hugged my favorite cousin back and then pulled away from him.
“I’m fine.” I said back. He looked me in the eyes and I could tell he didn’t believe me.
“Who is he?” He asked with an edge to his voice. I hesitated but nodded my head in the direction of where Xander
group were standing by lockers. I watched as Seth’s eyes scanned the area/until they landed on Xander. His eyes widened and he turned back to me.
“Xander?!” He hissed. I nodded my head sadly and looked back over to my mate. I quickly looked away when I saw him lip locked with another girl. Seth saw my hurt look and looked to Xander. His eyes darkened and his fists clenched.
“I’m going to kick his ass.” He said threw clenched teeth. I latched my hand onto his arm and pulled him back.
“Please dont.” I begged. He looked down on me with angry eyes but they softened when he saw my face.
“Ok Pais.” He said. I gave him a thankful smile. The bell rang indicating that we needed to get to class.
Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she’s not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.