Chapter 32
Packer POV
I was coming from talking with a few friends when I headed home. Upon getting inside, I realized he wasn't there. He was still fixated on that girl. It's been three months, and he is still fixated on her. I noticed that when we saw her, she walked the other way or tried to avoid us. She didn’t have to avoid us; I knew she was over him and wanted to move on. But it seems he wasn’t over her. I wasn't mad at her. She knew we were together. But this guy, da*n, I think I've had enough. Not to mention, every time we see her, his eyes scan her until she is out of sight. I knew where he was. I knew he was worried about her. But enough is enough. I started walking toward her house, determined to get this over with. If he wants her, then so be it. I was heading to her house when one of the she-wolves stopped me. I think her name was Amanda. She was a sweet girl, but don't piss her off. She has a mouth on her that makes you want to run from her. We talked for a few minutes. She calmed me down, making me realize that he would come around. If Rachel wasn't giving him hope, I shouldn't worry. After our talk, she walked off to a meeting with the alpha. I bet it was about the battle arena.
I was almost at her house when he came jogging over to me. He was sweating like he was nervous. He didn't give me time to say anything. He picked me up over his shoulders and started running. I was yelling at him to put me down, slapping his back. He was laughing as he ran toward our house. Once at home, he put me down on my feet. I was about to say something, but he grabbed me, kissing me. What in the world is going on here? When he stopped the kiss, he pulled me to him.
"Look, I'm sorry. I went to see her to check if she was okay. I know it's been three whole months, but I just needed to know. I had to know that she’s okay. But we—I want us to be amazing. I'm sorry I didn't tell you where I was going, but I needed to do this on my own to have closure. And I had it?" He was speaking too quickly, and it was hard to keep up with him. I knew he could read thoughts, so he knew what I was thinking before I even got close to the house. That a-hole knew I was already upset with him, and now he's trying to make it up to me. The shithead. I swear, every time I thought I could stay mad at him, I just couldn't. I knew they had a thing. I knew they were chosen mates. I had no right to be upset about this. But if he can't let go, then where does that lead me?
I can let go. She is the one who told me to leave. She didn't want you to cause a scene on her front porch. I should never have been there in the first place. She made it clear that it was over between us. Whatever happened was the only time, and that was it. I knew something had happened between them when he went to get his things. It took a long time for him to come back, and even though I smelled soap on him, I could still smell her scent. I just knew. But I also knew that was the only time they had done something. He was waiting for me to talk, so I told him...
I know she made it clear that it's been over between the two of you, so make it that way. Leave it be. If you want to be with me, then you're going to need to prove it to me, okay? I'm done being worried about you wanting her. She doesn't want you, Cord, but I do. I didn't get a chance to say anything else when he pulled me tighter to him and laid one h*ll of a kiss on me that made me weak in the knees. Damn him. How could I resist him? He is my mate. I wasn't about to let him go without a fight. He's mine, and I am his.