The Chosen Mate

CHAPTER 2 |

Today passed by fast, all I could think about was my birthday. I don't want it to be a big thing, just something simple with my family, but Dad says I can’t because the pack is also family, but he promised me a weekend with just the three of us to celebrate it the way I want it. Oh, and with Henry and his parents of course. I get my best friend, he gets his. He wouldn't want to "babysit" a whole weekend alone.

I am supposed to celebrate my birthday in two days, shift that same night, and “hopefully” have my mate.

That last part should be everyone’s dream as a werewolf but not mine, I am already in love with someone, I think I am in love at least?

I already have somebody to think about the whole day, someone to imagine a happy life with and all, but no.

The person I am in love with is Cole.

Cole Walker.

He is in my class, he’s just a few months older than me.

He has black hair, hypnotizing blue eyes, prominent cheekbones, and full lips. He has freckles all across his face. I sometimes wish I’d be close enough one day to just count them and touch them all one by one. But I can’t now and I will never.

He celebrated his birthday three months, and he already found his mate. She’s his girlfriend, they say they will complete the mating process once she turns eighteen in a year.

She is a year younger than us, but she has her way to make everybody’s will fall for her pretty eyes.

I can’t really recall what happened that day, I was too shocked and sad. I don’t even know why I was so shocked, I mean they were already together and kissing each other every second they got but I don’t know. I guess hearing that the Moon Goddess granted him someone else did hurt a lot.

With that, I don’t really feel like I can face my mate in two days when we’ll meet “officially”. I can’t face what is supposed to be the love of my life, no, the person that brings sense to my life, when I have someone else in my mind and in my heart.

That’s also one of the reasons why I wanted to spend this birthday with just family and Henry.

But yeah, what can I do about it, right? I try to forget him but I just can’t. It’s hard. Even though seeing him would mean seeing his girlfriend almost licking his face. That stings, it stings a lot.

I better forget about him and fast. I should try to be happy and presentable for my mate. I just hope he won’t be disappointed when he sees me.

I hear the bell ring and try to get out as quickly as possible, I feel like the air is not making it into my lungs, a certain pair of eyes are making it difficult to breathe. I suddenly feel Henry behind me and his hand on my head, as always.

“What’s up Mavis? What’s going on in this pretty head of yours ?” he asked mockingly.

“Nothing, just tired. I want to go out for now. Where do you want to go today ?”

“Nowhere in particular. Just want my milkshake you know the drill. Chocolate flavored with…”

“...with strawberries on the side and a cookie.” I finish his sentence, almost annoyed.

“Yeah, I know, you’ve been talking about that since this morning. And yesterday. And the day before yesterday and bla-bla. Thank the lady who always gives me a discount or else you’d be drinking some good ol’ plain water.”

“What’s that place? ' Feel like I wanna try one.” I recognized the voice immediately. He sounded kind of annoyed. My heart is beating so fast and he didn’t even speak to me.

“Hey hum it’s the dinner in front of the old movie theater, near the lake. You can’t miss it it’s the only one there.”

“Okay, do you mind if we come, with Bella? Babe? Want some milkshake ?”

I felt a small c***k in my heart. He called her babe. I still have my head faced down, I don’t want to look at him. I don’t want to hear another word from his mouth. I can feel Serena whimper in the back of my head. She knows he’s not our mate but she still had hope. She felt all the love and affection I had for him.

It hurts her as much as it hurts me.

I look up and see Henry’s eyes fixed on me. I see something in his eyes but it quickly disappears. He smiles and I feel relieved, but I can’t face the two lovebirds, the c***k is getting deeper and I can’t bear the pain.

“Hey hum Henry, do you mind if I buy it for you another time? I have a sudden headache, I feel kinda sick, I don’t know…” I whisper with a small smile on my face, trying not to show any emotions. I can feel Cole’s look on me. s**t. s**t. He’ll think I’m weak…

“Whatever, he doesn’t care so we shouldn’t.” Serena barks at me, obviously in pain and jealous. It pains me to admit it but it’s the truth. I hold a little tear I feel forming in the corner of my eye.

“No dumb-dumb we’ll just go another time. Let’s go I’ll drive you home. I’ll find Ethan first okay? Sorry, Cole, just have a date with Bella. 'kay Mavis let’s go.” He says as he puts his arm on my shoulders. I look straight ahead and don’t try to look at Cole and Bella. 

I just hear a “Babe let’s not go. They say that place is crappy and not worth it. Let’s just go to Starbucks if you want a milkshake ‘right babe ?”

I hate it. She just called that place crappy. I hate it. It’s itching deep in my bones and I don’t f*****g know why. It’s just a stupid dinner. With some stupid milkshakes. I just f*****g hate it.