The Beta’s daughter

Chapter 7 - Trying to relax.

I messaged Jake and let him know I was leaving fifteen minutes early to get home without interruption. I made it home and heard Amy and Parker talking. They hushed when I came into the door.

“Kelsi, come.” Amy said and I slowly walked into the living room.

“Sit.” Parker motioned to the couch and I walked over. I looked at them both before I sat down. They looked at each other and then Amy looked at me.

“How was your day?” Amy smiled.

“What… oh uh… good?” I said looking at her confused.

“Darling, Alpha Caleb wants you to come have dinner tonight or tomorrow.” Parker said and I stood.

“No, no thank you.” I went to walk past and Amy blocked me.

“This is a big deal.” Amy said.

“Please don’t make me go eat with him and his family.” I pleaded.

“It seems Blake has made it clear he won’t reject you or accept your rejection.” Parker said.

“So I have to submit to that life!? I just have to be ok with it and change all my plans to fit what he wants?” I could feel my eyes welling with tears.

“This is most she wolf’s dreams, to be bonded to an alpha.” Amy said trying to rub my arm.

“Well thanks hun.” Parker said.

“I didn’t say it was my dream. I got the cream of the crop when I bonded to your father.” She smiled at him and he shook his head.

“Caleb is partly curious to see your interactions. He’s heard you don’t have the same feelings. It’s not, what’s the word I’m looking for hun?” He turned to Amy.

“It’s not common or really heard of at all when wolves feel that bond to still have hate or anger towards each other. Once that bond is struck, it’s like being hit by a cupid's arrow.” Amy said and I sighed.

“Do you think if he sees my refusal of Blake’s affection, that I can get a rejection from him?” I asked and Amy shrugged.

“He can ask Blake or demand Blake reject you, but Blake is the one that has to decide that.” Parker said.

“Fine, set it up tomorrow. It doesn’t matter how I feel. I can’t disrespect the alpha.” I grumbled as I walked back outside. I needed my space, I needed to go to my space. I walked out to my thinking spot where Jake always caught me sleeping. The forest called to me sometimes. I felt the most comfortable under the canopy of leaves. I usually came out to read or just hide for awhile.

“If you’re going to follow me, at least tell me.” I turned.

“Kelsi! I didn’t want you to think I was weird. I was going to pretend I just happened upon wherever you were going.” Jessica walked up.

“Why are you following me?” I asked.

“I was on my way over when you left looking rather angry. Jake is still at school with Blake. Blake won’t answer any of my questions.” Jessica pouted and I scoffed. That d**k would kiss me in front of an audience, but then refuse to tell anyone why.

“Then ask Jake!” I said turning and walking again.

“I did and he said it was between you both. So is the rumor true? I heard you and Blake were making out infront of the science class.” Jessica followed me.

“We weren’t making out! He’s just weird.” I said as I walked further.

“You know I had a feeling this would happen. The past month he was always watching you or trying to get your attention.” Jessica said as she followed deeper into the forest.

“When was that? When he slapped my lunch tray out of my hand?” I said and she giggled.

“I think that’s how he shows affection.” Jessica said.

“Oh goddess, that doesn’t justify my entire life.” I stopped by my favorite tree and sat down.

“Do you really hate him that much?” Jessica sat next to me.

“Ever since we were five and he threw that rock at my head. Then he got in my face and told me I was a pathetic rogue. Probably since then.” I said and she stared at me.

“You seriously are holding on to something that happened when you were five?” Jessica stared at me.

“People don’t forget.” I said, closing my eyes.

“You don’t want to be Luna?” Jessica asked.

“It was never a part of my plan.” I opened my eyes and looked at her. “If it was literally anyone else. Maybe I would think about being Luna.” I said and I laid my head back.

“That’s insane that you could hate him that much! I thought the mate bond changes that.” Jessica said and I stared up at the trees. The spring air filled my lungs.

“There was a change when he kissed me. It’s like my whole body just relaxes. As soon as it’s over, I just hate him all over again.” I watched the leaves sway in the wind.

“You kissed him! What did it feel like?” Jessica lit up.

“I don’t know!” I leaned away from her. “I came out here to relax.”

“We’re having a relaxing chat!” Jessica said and I stared at her. “Ok, I’ll go.” Jessica jumped up and brushed off her jeans.

“You don’t have to go.” I sighed.

“No, I can see how you’re conflicted and I don’t want to overwhelm you.” Jessica started off and I laid against the tree and looked up. Why was I immune to the mate bond?