Second Chances: Lucas

Our Walks

Lucas Pov

Elena came home around seven. She took a shower and got dressed then went outside to look for me. I wish she could see how much that made me smile.

One week went by and she had not once forgotten to come to look for me.

After a month, our walks had become routine. She was so sweet and I guess a bit naive but I wouldn't have it any other way. She would tell me about her life, her gran, and her job. She would bring up her parents but never talks about how they passed away. She gets sad when she brings them up but I can't stop her or interrupt her. I didn't know how long this was going to go on for but I wouldn't end it myself. I wish she wouldn't either but maybe one day she would get tired of talking to some wolf. I'm glad no one ever saw us. They would think she is crazy and I would have to stay away from her for some time.

One day, we walked and walked for hours. It led us to an abandoned farm near a lake. Most of the trees were bright orange and the road we were on was covered with orange and yellow leaves that had fallen already. We sat on the green grass and as I cuddled beside her she would look around and take everything in. I wish I could bring her here in my human form and have a picnic with her. There are so many things I wish I could do for her and with her but I can't. I don't know what form of torture this is but it was cruel and unusual. I thought I would be able to change back. I used to be able to but then again I died didn't I? I remember that day. It haunts me when I close my eyes. I was trying to do the right thing. I was trying to protect the two people who meant more to me than my own life. I didn't care about the consequences but now, now I wish I hadn't. This was all a big mess. How can I meet my mate when I have no way of truly being with her? Maybe I really did f**k up in my past life. I fell in love with my Alpha's girl and got punished in this life and the next.

Elena Pov

The past month has been amazing. I was fitting in well at work and it was making me happy. It was a nice way to move on and start over. Gran and I just got closer. She was teaching me her baking secrets and sharing her recipes. I knew she wanted me to take over her bakery when she retired or-. I couldn't even think about anything happening to her. I wanted to learn from her but it made me sad to think it may be meant something else. She seemed healthy enough.

My wolf and I also had a better relationship. We went on walks every day. He made me really happy. It was nice having someone to talk to. Someone who just listens and doesn't say the wrong thing. I'm tired of people telling me how sorry they are for my loss. I don't like to be pitied. He was soft and fuzzy. He liked to cuddle and howl. I was beginning to get very attached to this little guy. I hoped nothing ever happened to him. I wondered once if he had a family. If he missed being with his own kind. I knew if he ever did have to leave, it would break my heart.

"Hey Elena," Carmen said as I entered The Pug Mug.

"Hey," I grabbed a pug and walked over to the counter.

"Your early," she said.

"Yeah, I was done with everything so I decided to just come into work already," I told her. "So, where are Ken and Rachel?"

"Shopping," she said excitedly.

"It's Ken's birthday this Saturday and we are having a party on Sunday," she told me. "You're invited of course."

"Oh, cool,"

"It will be. He doesn't like surprises so he plans all the details himself," she said. "It drives Rachel crazy." I laughed and went to go get my apron since my shift was starting in two minutes.

"Hey Elena," I heard a familiar voice say.

"Hey Calvin," I replied. "Usual?"

"Yes please," he smiled. "So I have been coming here for a month and you still haven't decided when I can take you out for dinner." I laughed and began to pour his coffee.

"Well, I have been busy," I told him.

"Well so have I but I can make time," he winked.

"You wouldn't happen to be going to Ken's birthday party, would you?" I asked him.

"I might be," he answered coyly.

"Well, how about we hang out and talk," he laughed at my words but then gave me a genuine smile.

"I would like that," he said. I brought over his coffee and his bagel. When he was done eating he gave me his number and told me to give him mine. I did hesitate but I still gave it to him. Calvin was sweet but I didn't know what to make of it. I haven't dated anyone in a couple of years. I told gran about him and she told me to go for it. I knew she only wanted me to be happy and meet people, friends, or more. She just didn't want me to be lonely. I told my wolf friend about Calvin and he just growled at me for a few minutes. I wondered if he was angry or even jealous but it's not like he could understand me.

I decided to go shopping with Carmen for Ken's birthday party. She had suggested so many extreme and revealing dresses. I didn't even know what I was looking for. I'm not going to lie when I went to parties, birthday or not I did dress in the tightest and shortest but this vibe didn't fit in this town. Especially, anything flashy or shiny. So I just chose a simple pink dress. It was cute but it was still short and showed off the girl which made Carmen happy. I was ready for this party and to spend time with Calvin. It was going to be interesting or at least I hoped so.