Too close to lose you

Chapter 9.

Maxwell Pov.

A month later…

It’s the first day of my school year, and before the bell rung, I’m already beginning to understand why Ryan loves going to school. Right in front of me is Amelia, so beautiful, her short brunette hair in soft curls that kisses her cheeks as she walks.

My attention is easily brought to her lips. I miss her soft lips that are now smiling at Vivian as they walk down the hallway.

I’d hoped by now that she would be more accepting of me now that she is a little older. But I was mistaken. I know I am a wolf and that night wasn’t a very good impression of our kind but I did it to protect her. I’d hoped she’d realize that by now. I really needed her.

An alpha is nothing without his Luna. And I would also love to have my best friend back.

But for some reason I’ve been cursed to be hunted by someone since I can remember.

Now, they are trying to kill my mate to weaken me. But if I could turn her before then, we would both be strong enough to fight them.

I thought it would be better than simply rejecting her because she was human.

I thought this would be a solution, but she disagreed.

Unfortunately, when I left, so did all the bad people. Of course, they would assume that my mate would follow me.

Mates can’t stay away from each other.

Wolves are more than in love. We are made for our partner, our soulmate, so we literally have to stay by each other, or we can die.

I wish I had the chance to explain that to my mate.

But Amelia only knows that they left when I did, and that makes me the problem she needs to stay away from.

Which I have, despite the pain it caused me, to the point of being too weak to shift.

I have stayed away from her because I love her and will do anything to make her happy. I only came back because I was on my deathbed this past month from the separation. And I don’t have much time left. I came to this school to say goodbye. Being able to see how happy she is without my world darkening hers doesn’t go unnoticed. And I know for sure now that I am willing to die to give her what she wishes.

she will never know how much I love her or how important she is to me and my pack. but if she can live with that beautiful smile as big as it now. I’ll go quietly.

I tried to watch her from afar.

the effort went to waste as she looked around, her bond feeling my closeness.

Exposed I decide to make a move towards her, stopping in front of her locker as he pulls out folders for her next class. I know that she will ignore me if I give her the chance, so I quickly find my voice.

“can we make a deal?”

She continued to grab her books but nodded, letting me continue.

“I’m not here to make be something you don’t want to be. Yes, I need a partner, but I can find one. We can just be friends.”

That simple sentence got her full attention. she turns to me with a raised eyebrow and skeptical look, “I’m listening.” She said.

I lower my voice before continuing.

“Just go on a date with me, one last night together and I will find another person. wolves can choose our special person. And I will, ok?” I was lying.

The chances of anybody accepting me are slim. And let’s just say if in the snowballs chance in hell that I actually find a mate. Since chosen mates don’t get strength from their mate, like a turned mate would. Even if I find another mate, we would just be enough to be a decoy to lead the people hunting me away from Amelia. We will be killed, but I can’t say that.

If you love her, set her free, max. spare the details

She hesitates before a small smile comes over her face

“Of course, I’ll go on a date with you. Friends?” She says, opening her arms to me, I hug her tightly breathing in her scent. I'm trying my hardest not to break down and pin her against this locker.

How is her heart not breaking like mine? I love her, does she not love me?

I want to mark her so badly that I don’t want to let her go. But as she pulls away, I can see she doesn’t feel the same way.

“UUm …Wwell see you around, max.” She stutters cheeks turning a brilliant red before she turns, and her eyes turn into a glare at Vivian, who was not hiding her amusement at the sight of our hug. beside Vivian was Brielle, who looked like she was blushed for her red-faced friend.

“So she finally gave in?” Brielle said after Amelia stormed off.

“Yeah, but I won’t lie and say I didn’t wish it was for more.” She held out her arm, and I welcomed her hug, but when our arms touched, I heard a voice.

“Your wish has been heard alpha, but what is given and not earned must be returned.” She said without speaking it’s as if I could just feel that those were the words she was going to say.

Brielle pulled away just as fast as she came close, looking as if nothing had just happened.

“I’m sure, it’ll all work out.” She said before turning on her heels to leave.

Since when was Brielle a witch? I’ve always smelled the human in her.

Before I could think about it for long. At the side of my eye, I catch Vivian and Ryan damn near stripping each other as their goodbye kiss deepens.

I sigh deeply and walk away.

I couldn’t help but be jealous. They looked like a couple in a street fashion magazine. Vivian was a beautiful girl with long leg model legs, making her almost as tall as my cousin. She was curvy, Her modest way of dressing didn't hide that fact. You can tell she’s a feisty girl, but she has my respect for the way she carries herself.

strong, graceful, and mature.

The lucky bastard gripping the back of her neck, thankfully knew how rare his girlfriend was.

Beautiful, smart, and loyal.

Many would believe the dark and mysterious goof would never settle for one girl, but the way he looks at her reminds me of the way I look at my Amelia. So I know better than anyone that there is no one else in his world but her.