Remember Me

Chapter Six

Girl’s Best Friend

Chase’s POV

I slept the best sleep I’ve had in weeks. I felt so relaxed. I heard someone faintly, call my name and ask me to let go. That didn’t sound like Izzy. I opened my eyes and saw Dia, looking at me, her eyes big.

I snatched my arm away from her and I saw the look of hurt on her face before she scurried to the bathroom. Images of last night came into my head and I felt my self-hardened and I was disgusted. I had cheated on Izzy with Dia.

No, we had s*x with our mate. That Izzy girl is no one. Our mate needed us she was in heat. Blaze expresses to me while attempting to contain his anger.

Shut UP, BLAZE! This is your fault. I shout.

I quickly dress and sit back on the bed. I don’t know why but I couldn’t leave until Dia came back into the room.

It’s because she is out mate and we don’t want to leave her.

She can’t be our mate. We are with Izzy. We can’t have Dia. She is Mason’s sister. She isn’t strong enough to be Luna.

Even as the words came out, I knew it was a lie. Dia is so strong, she is strong, sexy and perfect. Definitely perfect, especially the way her body responded to mine last night. Again, I could feel myself hardened just thinking about last night. She was amazing, so ready and willing. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect first time, but I can’t have Dia.

I would hurt her. She deserves someone better, someone who could love her completely and my heart already belonged to Izzy. Despite the mate bond, I doubt I could love any as much as I love Izzy. Plus, I couldn’t hurt Izzy, she was sweet, and I knew she would understand but she would still be heartbroken.

When she finds her mate, she will leave you stupid. Blaze is eager to remind me.

That may be true, but I can’t do that to her.

So, instead, you’re gonna hurt our fücking mate! How does that make sense?

It makes sense because I can’t protect her. It’s better if she isn’t with me. I am no strong enough to protect her and if something happens to her I won’t be able to live. I scream at him.

He doesn’t have time to respond because I hear Dia’s voice.

“Um… morning,” she says.

Faster than I would like to admit I am up and looking at her. She is still naked, and it is taking everything in to not take her again. Her hair is a curly mess on her head and her brown skin is littered with red hickies. Finally, I make it to her neck and see my mark.

My heart swells with pride I have never known, and I have to stop myself. Then, I say the one thing I never thought I would say.

“I, Chase Alfa Jr. Alpha of the Luna Blanca Pack, reject you Diosa King, daughter of Beta King as my mate.”

And before I can change my mind, I am out the door. I know the rejection won’t stick because she didn’t accept it and I don’t want her too. I couldn’t handle it if she accepted it.

If she had accepted it, the pain I feel in my chest would be tripled.

What the hell is wrong with you! Why would you reject her! Are you out of your mind! You want her! I want her! She wants her! She is perfect for us! We would have made beautiful pups! Go back to mate and apologize NOW!!! I can feel him clawing for control.

No! I have to do this! You know I do! It’s for her! Plus, I have Izzy. Maybe she will find someone too! It won’t be her mate but maybe she can fall in love with someone else and be happy. All I want is her happy and safe and she can’t be happy and safe with me. I am not being selfish! You don’t think I want her. Just the thought of her gets me hard. I have always wanted her. You know that. She was my first choice of mate. I guess I could always feel the mate pull but now things are different. So, leave it, Blaze, please. I beg him.

No, I won’t leave it. I don’t want to sleep with Izzy when our mate is near. I want mate. I don’t want her to be happy and in love with someone else while I watch on the sidelines. You know you don’t, but I know you wanna protect her so, for now, I’m quiet. Fix this Chase. We need her and you know it. He says and then sits quietly in my mind.

Thank God.

I look up and realize I am back at the pack house. I make me way into my room for a shower. I contemplate not showering, I want to smell Dia on me for as long as possible. Especially this is the last time her scent will be on me like this. But I decided against it. I don’t anyone else smelling her on me and then it hits me.

Her scent will change, people will know. They’ll see her mark and they will know. Oh, no.

She’s smart she’ll figure it out. And if people do, I’m sure she’ll lie for you stupid ass. Blaze explains to me clearly amused.

I shut off the link and head for the shower. I need to get ready for the day and prepare myself for seeing my mate every day and not be able to touch her. Or seeing the pain on her face as she sees me with Izzy. I don’t know If I can do that. Can I? I have too, I have to protect her at all cost. I hope she can forgive me; I know I’ll never forgive myself. But I rather her live hating me then not living at all.

Dia’s POV

I sat on the floor for I don’t know how long but at some point, I managed to get myself up. I turned on my phone and walk to the bathroom for a shower. Before I get in, I look at myself in the mirror and the first thing I notice is my mark.

Instead of two teeth marks, there is a tattoo of Chase’s wolf form howling at the moon. Under the wolf image, it says Chase (Blaze) Alfa Jr, Alpha, Luna Blanca Pack. It is gorgeous and I break down again.

I put on my iPod on hoping that the music would clear my mind, but it doesn’t.

The first song that comes on is Forever and Always by Taylor Swift and it’s like she is singing my life story.

“Was I out of line?

Did I say something way too honest, made you run and hide?

Like a scared little boy

I looked into your eyes

Thought I knew you for a minute, now I'm not so sure

So, here's to everything coming down to nothing

Here's to silence that cuts me to the core

Where is this going?

Thought I knew for a minute, but I don't anymore”

I can’t help it. Soon, I am singing along with tears streaming down my face. I quickly hop out the shower to put the song on. I know it’s not smart to listen to a sad song with you are sad but it’s one of my toxic traits. I like to wallow in my sadness, to feel it. It helps me write most of my poems.

In no time, my timer is going off telling me to get out. I rinse my face off once more and get out.

When I walk in my room, I nearly have a heart attack.

“Did I scare you?” The intruder asks.

“Of fücking course, you did. What were you thinking? Why are you here?” I ask Summer. As I walk into my closet to get dressed. She follows laughing.

“You didn’t answer your phone, so I thought you were sick or something. I haven’t talked to you all weekend. I missed my bestie.” She tells me so sincerely and I instantly start crying. “Oh, god what did I say?” She asks before grabbing me. She looks at me and I know the minute her eyes find the mark. “Oh my god! Chase is your mate and he marked you!!” She stops talking to smell the air. When she’s done, there is a twinkle in her eye. “And you mated! You naughty girl, is that why you came out here? Cause you were in heat! Dia, I’m so happy for you. But wait where is Chase? Why are you crying?” She asks and finally stops talking singling that she wants answers.

“He rejected me Sum (my nickname for her). I found out on Friday night after my run and Saturday morning I woke up in heat. I didn’t have time to really process I was Chase’s freaking Alfa’s mate and boom my body was ready for him to s*x us. So, I came out here to go through my heat. I was almost through it and then last night he came to me. Blaze and Jaz took and mated. It was amazing, Summer, my body felt lite up like a Christmas tree! But then this morning when we woke up, he rejected me and left.” I cried to her! I sounded pathetic and I knew that, but I couldn’t help it.

A mate is the other half to your soul so when they reject you it hurts worse than anything in the world. I hadn’t accepted the rejection and I doubt I ever would. I loved Chase. I have always loved him.

“Oh, Dia! My sister, I am so sorry. That asshole! I don’t know why he would reject you, but we will make him pay. What are you gonna do about the mark and the scent?” She asks me.

“I’m gonna cover up both of them. Use some makeup for my neck and lots of Bath and Body Works to mask my scent.” I divulge to her my plan.

“I love that idea. When he sees your mark covered his wolf will go crazy! As he should! Don’t worry I’m here for you. Now, you ready! “She asks as she jumps up pulling me with her.

“For school? Not really.” I confess to her honestly as I put my shoes on.

“No, silly! It’s senior ditch day! We’re gonna have a girl’s day. Go buy some clothes to make that pathetic Alpha regret ever regretting you.” She says her eyes glistening with mischief.

“I forgot. Let’s go!” I actually am excited to spend the day with my best friend and forget all about Chase. I want to feel happy.

“Sum, promise me something?” I ask her as we walk to her Range Rover.

“Anything, my twin.” She tells me excitedly.

“If Chase hasn’t accepted me by graduation night then I’m gonna leave. I don’t think I can hang around here and see him with Izzy. Promise me that when I leave you won’t tell anyone why I left.” I anxiously proclaim.

“Oh, that’s easy! Cause if you leave, I’m living too. You are my sister from another mister. If you go I! We are in this together” She reminds me as she hugs me! How did I get so lucky to get a best friend as amazing as her?

We jump in her car and we are off to get breakfast. I take out my phone and text my parents.

D: Hey, parents of mine. I am good! Hanging out with Summer today. It’s senior ditch day and I am gonna take full advantage. Maybe get some parents of mine an anniversary gift. *kisses*

I knew my parents wouldn’t care if I did senior ditch day. My parents are super chill as long as I don’t lie to them, so I don’t. So, I hope they don’t ask me about my mate because I don’t wanna lie to them. I don’t think I can.

Mom: Glad, you’re okay daughter of mine. And remember diamonds are a girl’s best friend *winkie face*

Dad: Thanks for telling us. Be safe and have fun.

I love my parents. They are amazing!

Summer turns on the radio and Beyoncé comes booming through the speakers. Ugh! I love Beyoncé! I can’t help but started singing the words to Formation at the top of my lungs. As I do, I feel my worries slid away. Maybe I will be okay… I have to be okay.

Summer’s POV

As I drive, I sneak looks at my best friend. She looks so happy singing along to Beyoncé. But I know the truth. We have been best friends and have been through some s**t together, so our wolves are connected in a weird way. That’s why I really came to her this morning. I could feel her wolf in pain. I never would have imagined that was the reason.

How could Chase reject this amazing girl! I know she has wanted Chase to her mate since we found out about mates when we were in pup school.

We had a dream that Chase would be her mate and Mason would be mine. At least she got Chase, even if he rejected her.

I meant it when I told her I would go with her if she left. She is my sister and no way I could be here with her.

Knowing she was out there, in pain because her mate rejected her. Lots of rejected mates commit suicide. I had to watch over make sure she didn’t fall down that rabbit hole. We were in this together plus, my mate isn’t here so maybe if I can find in a new place. We were planning on going on a trip this summer anyway. Maybe, we’ll find him in another pack and can settle there.

Soon, we are at IHOP! IHOP was Dia and I’s favorite breakfast place. In no time we are inside and ordering. As we wait for our food, she is quiet, and I don’t push her!

When our food gets to the table, we eat in comfortable silence.

In record time, we have eaten and paid and are back in the car.

Dia plus her phone in and the first song that comes is Crew Love by Drake and The Weekend. I look at her and she looks at me and we start singing.

“Take your nose off my keyboard

What you bothering me for?

There's a room full of dudes

What you following me for?

This ain't no f*****g sing-along

So, girl, what you singing for?

It's cause we blowing like a C4”

When the song is over, we are both start laughing.

“If I don’t tell you later, thank you for today. I already feel better. You are the best sister anyone can ask for.” She reveals while hugging me. Her words bring tears to my eyes for two reasons. The first reason is that I love her soo much! And the second reason is that her scent doesn’t just reveal that she had s*x but also more. Something so much more and I wasn’t ready to tell her that. I was a bad sister keeping something so important from her. But she would learn soon enough and when she did, I would be right there with. Holding her hand. We were in this together. Wiping my eyes. I hop out of the car and she does the same. I grab her hand and walk into the mall together. Time to show Alpha Chase Jr. he rejected the wrong Luna.