A Wolf From The Other Side

Chapter 12 - Amara

Life had continued despite the pain I was battling. It had been little more than a week since the incident with Wyatt, and he had done all that he could to avoid me, only confirming within my mind that I had made the right decision. He was not the man he once was. And he did not respect me the way that I deserved. But I did not let it bother me. I worked upon my training, growing stronger by the day, and did all I could to not let it all affect me.

An early morning training session had pushed me to my limits. Every part of my body ached, but I knew I had to do this and more to get me to where I wanted to be. I planned to head back to the showers, change and return home for a short time before coming to attend a later training session. I did not intend to miss any chance I had to train. By the time this opportunity was to start I would have my wolf; and I wanted to be in the best form I could be, so that I was the only obvious choice.

Walking behind the only other warriors that had bothered to attend the early training, I dropped back from the small group of warriors I had been working with as we headed back toward the gym. Seth, Rhys and Austin did not treat me quite so badly as the older warriors. Perhaps it was with them being closer to my own age. But, regardless of us getting along, not one of them had looked in my direction since training had ended, as they became engrossed in their own conversation. Talking among themselves as they walked ahead of me. But I was glad of the peace.

“You heard of his newest side-piece?” Seth said with a chuckle.

I caught part of their conversation, but it did not interest me, despite not actually knowing who they were talking about. It could be one of many of them. The single warriors were popular among the she-wolves, and hearing them talk this way was of no surprise. The eagerness upon their faces was almost disgusting.

“Perhaps this one is the fated?” Austin offered, "Because surely he can't keep trying them out until he finds the one who is." He added, only making the other two men laugh.

“She could be. But that would make her the new Luna, no?” Rhys said, and those words instantly had my attention. The only person whose new partner would ever be our new Luna would be Wyatt. My insides tightened. The men were talking about Wyatt, and by all accounts it would appear that he had found himself a new girl. Nothing like not wasting time.

“From the things I heard about her, I highly doubt she is his fated.” Seth said with a smirk, and my insides churned even further. “The things being said are pretty detailed. Not to mention that she is known to be easy. I think she has been with half the younger men in pack.”

I was sickened by the way they were talking about a she-wolf. But at the same time, it made me feel sick to know that Wyatt would choose a she-wolf like that . . . my mind was a mess with the confusion. He had replaced me with the pack's easiest girl of our age, all because I refused him?

“She is hot though, right?” Rhys said with a grin, and with those words I opted to run past the men and make my way toward the gym quicker than before. I could not bear to hear any more details about the new girl in Wyatt’s life. If that was what he wanted, then he was welcome to it. Or, more to the point, she was welcome to him. Perhaps they deserved one another.

Tears stung at my eyes as I rushed toward the building at the base of the hill. But, frustratingly for me, the moment I approached the gym block, designated specifically for the warrior training, I noticed Asher and Wyatt leaning against the building. The two seemed to be deep in conversation, both with a smile upon their faces.

I tried to make a diversion to use the side entrance to the gym, but my brother noticed me first. “Trying to run Mara?”

Dammit. Nothing was going my way. I could see Wyatt watching me, a smirk upon his face. Of course, he would love the idea of me running at the sight of him . . . “No. My running is done for the day.” I told him with a dry smile, quickly choosing to avoid any glance in Wyatt’s direction. I could sense his gaze upon me, as I so often did, but I did not want to return his glances. I was done with him.

Asher nodded. “Think Dad is planning an additional session for the CPE training if you are still planning on being part of it. Surprised you are not tired out from it yet.”

I found myself frowning. Nothing like being patronizing. The training had only started officially a few days ago, and my brother assumed I would already be tired? Nice to know he had faith in his sister. Asher had caught the tail end of a private conversation between my father and I where we had discussed the Cross Pack Elite Training. My father, as always, was supportive of my decisions. He had been encouraging in allowing me to begin my journey to become one of the pack’s senior warriors, despite the conflict it seemed to raise. And, he had been just as encouraging in my suggestion that I might like to work toward the placement on this specialized training course.

Wyatt cleared his throat, drawing my attention to him, whether I wanted it to or not. His brows were furrowed and there was an unreadable expression upon his face. “You plan to try out for the CPE opportunities?” He asked, sounding incredulous. “Don’t make me laugh, Mara.”

I gave him a look of disgust, and to be honest, even the look Wyatt received from my brother was one of disdain, and Asher was not really in full agreement with she-wolves being in the warrior team. He was very much on the fence. Torn between tradition and making a pack more modern. I think more than anything, my brother was scared to upset the high majority of pack members.

“I am not trying anything that I don't want, as you well know.” I said bluntly. A statement with hidden meaning just for Wyatt.

“Want or not, I certainly would not bother with that.” Wyatt said with a smirk. ‘And you will forever regret not trying things with me if that was what you were attempting to discreetly reference, baby girl. But, you know where to find me when you change your mind.’ He added through the mindlink, so my brother would not hear him. Anger flared within my veins. Both at his dismissal at my abilities, and at the way he implied I would come running to him. Time for me to prove the asshole wrong on both counts.