The Alpha's Broken Mate

Chapter 7

*Marissa*

    I dreaded the moment that I knew would come. I turned off the water and stepped out of the stall, walking to my locker to dry myself off and get changed. As I sat there running the towel around my hair, I heard Lucy's shower head turn off and looked up to see her walking towards me with her clothes in her hand. I tried to smile at her but she wouldn't return the look. As I continued getting dressed, I thought about the different ways I could approach the situation. Once I was done, I looked over at Lucy and saw she was putting her shoes on. I couldn't put off talking to her any longer.

    "Can you come sit with me, Lucy?" I asked her.

    She nodded and walked over to me, sitting down on the bench. We sat there for a few minutes while I struggled to think of what to say. Before I could form words in my mouth, Lucy broke the silence.

    "Why don't you start from the beginning." she stated in which I nodded.

    "You know my father died when I was young."

    "Yes." she said nodding for me to continue.

    "After that, my mom met my step-father. At first he was really nice. He would sneak my treats and tickled me, but a few days later things changed. He would tickle me, but it no longer felt funny. I started feeling uncomfortable. Since then, my step-father began to inappropriately touch me whenever my mom wasn't looking. He couldn't do more than that since I was too young. He would tell me that if I told anyone, he would hurt my mother. So I endured it. I kept my mouth shut and let him do what he wanted to me. After all, it was only touching so I didn't think to much into it. I never would've thought that he would try to do more than that. As the years progressed, he started making me suck him until he finished. He told me that I needed to learn how to please a man so when I met my mate, I would be able to please him. I wanted to tell someone, but I knew that I couldn't. When I threatened to tell someone, he told me he would kill my mother and find a way to put the blame on me. I told him that no one would believe him, but he told me that he had more pull on others than I do." 

    As I told my story, I could see the tears forming and falling from Lucy's eyes as each word hit hard. She was learning the truth about my lifestyle, and now knew why I didn't do anything about it.

    "After a few more years, I remember coming home one day. My mom wasn't there and I thought I was alone. I went to my room and changed into shorts and a loose tank top. My step-father entered my room and started inappropriately touching me. Then he started to take off my clothes and his. I knew where it was going so I fought back. That only earned me a beating. It was the first time he hit me. After minutes of me fighting back, he bruised me enough that it hurt to move. He then proceeded to r**e me. I tried to tell him to stop, but it only made him angrier which earned me a slap. I kept quiet as he finished pulling out so he didn't get me pregnant. After that, I would have to go to him every night so he wouldn't hit me. He has been raping me since under my mom's nose." 

    "I am so sorry, Marissa." cried Lucy. "We have to tell someone. You know Alpha Jonathan treats you like a daughter since your father died. Maybe if we told him, he could..."

    "NO!" I yelled. "We can't tell anyone. He will hurt my mother if we do." I told her.

    "Okay, but I can't let you go home." said Lucy.

    "You have to. You have to pretend like nothing has changed."

    "But..."

    "No, Lucy. You have to do this for me." I told her.

    "Okay. I just want to let you know that if you ever need anything or need to get away, I am always here for you. You are welcome to come over anytime you want. You know my parents love you." said Lucy as she tried to smile.

    "Thanks, Lucy."

    "What are best friends for." she said as she grabbed my hand and we stood up to hug. "Now let's go eat. I'm starving."

    I laughed as I grabbed my stuff and we both walked out of the locker room to head to the cafeteria to eat. The rest of the day was great, but annoying. Lucy now stood by my side every step of the way. By the time the day ended and we were walking to the car, I knew she didn't want me to leave. After reassuring her for the thousandth time that day that I would be okay, we hugged goodbye and I pulled out of the parking lot heading home. 

    Once I pulled into the driveway, I saw my mom's 2020 Honda CR-V Touring parked in the driveway and knew I would be okay. I walked through the door and straight to my room. As soon as I sat down, my mom walked into the room with my laundry basket in hand.

    "Mom, I always do my own laundry." I told her.

    "I know sweet pea, but I thought I would do it today since it's a special day."

    "What's so special about today?" I asked her.

    "Today is your birthday, sweet pea."

    During everything that happened today, I completely forgot that it was my birthday. Sadness washed over me as soon as I made that realization. I went to school today and nothing happened. I didn't meet my mate. That only meant that my mate wasn't here in the pack. I was stuck in this hell hole for the rest of my life. We didn't really leave the pack grounds so I knew meeting my mate was now at a all time low.    

    "I totally forgot mom."

    "Well we didn't. We called your school today and you will not be going to school tomorrow so you can get ready for the party. We are going dress shopping in a few minutes and then your step-father and I are going to take you to your favorite restaurant, Olive Garden." my mom told me.

    "Are you going to be here too tomorrow?" I asked her with hope. If she was here, my step-father wouldn't try anything.

    "Of course, sweet pea." my mom exclaimed. "Who else is going to make you look absolutely stunning."

    "Okay mom." I laughed.

    "Now grab your stuff and let's go. Your step-father is already waiting downstairs."

    I got up and grabbed my stuff before we both walked downstairs.

    "Look at my beautiful girls." my step-father stated.

    "You're such a flatterer." my mother told him before walking over and placing a kiss on his cheek.

    "Are you both ready?" my father asked.

    "Let me go grab my purse from the kitchen." my mom told him before walking towards the kitchen.

    "Are you going to the restaurant dressed like that?" my step-father asked me.

    "Yes." I told him.

    "Don't you think you should change into something nicer." he pressed.

    "No. I'm perfectly comfortable." I replied. "Tell mom, that I will be waiting in the car." With that, I turned and walked out the front door towards the car before climbing into the backseat. 

    A few minutes later, my mother walked out with my step-father. They climbed into the car and we started to pull out of the driveway. They started to chat away about work and the events to come tomorrow. I put in my ear pods and scrolled through my phone looking for a song. I finally decided on Blueberry Faygo by Lil Mosey. I looked out the window and thought about where my mate could be and if he will ever find me. I sighed as we began the journey to the mall to find me a dress. I decided to text Lucy to let her know where I was going. She quickly responded to my text telling me to be safe. I replied that I would text her when I'm home and put my phone down.It was going to be a long few hours.