"Come on. Your parents are worried about you." She commented as she led me towards my house.
"Why are you with Mateo?" I whispered, knowing full well he could hear me.
She stiffened and shook her head. "It doesn't matter, babe." She answered.
"What is it?" I questioned, digging my heels into the ground. She turned to me and sighed, "I wasn't going to say anything yet, but he's my mate." She replied, rubbing the back of her neck awkwardly.
"Oh Goddess, I'm so sorry that I thought he was my mate," I exclaimed. She chuckled and shook her head, "don't be." she added. "Owen told me what happened, then Mateo filled me in on the rest." She explained.
I took a deep breath and nodded. "I can get home from here if you both want to get off." I offered.
"Nonsense." She scoffed, "you're my best f
