I started panicking internally when I figured Avery was with me. I wasn't excited at the slightest about meeting my mate. I didn't even consider her a mate if it's not Avery.

"Let's get out of here" I quickly said, grabbing her hand attempting to pull her out with me but she didn't move. I turned to her, she had her brows furrowed
"We just got here" she pouted

"Am I meant to be happy about this?" My wolf questioned itself

"Avery. We've gotta g-"

"MATE?!" someone screamed

Oh no

She ran to me, arms wide open for a hug

I frowned at the sight of her, struggling to hold back a growl
I knew her
Tessa

She didn't seem to notice the unwelcoming glare I sent to her.
Her smile was still glued to her face

"I should give you guys some space" I froze, hearing Avery's shakey voice. My heart heat hard against my chest

Wow...great... Meeting my mate the day I finally confess my feelings

I held her... I cant let a little mate mistake ruin what I just started building with Avery. This meant everything to me.

"I, Dylan Arthur, rejects-'' I started my sentence but couldn't end it. Avery's hand had my mouth covered within seconds. I frowned, throwing glares at Avery.

What does she think she's doing?!

"What the fuck are you doing?!" Avery whisper-yelled
"You were about to r-reject me?" I got irritated hearing Tessa's stuttering voice

I nodded, insensitively. Throwing my eyes at her
I never really liked that girl... She's trouble and I know

You show up when I find out Avery feels the same and expect me to be glad?
No
Even though it wasn't your choice
It's still a no

"Stop being so self centered Dylan. Do you know the effect of rejection?" Avery let go of my mouth

C'mon. Don't start this Avery

I groaned, knowing Avery wouldn't let me do this... Especially not to Tessa

"Let's find out" I turned to Tessa, wanting to use the chance to reject her.
"I should...go" Tessa quickly said then took steps back till she turned and ran off covering her face while crying loudly

I watched her leave

Are you serious?.. that's my mate? That?!

I watched her run off with a feeling of hatred and attraction building up in me. The mate bond was already working on me.

"You can't reject her" she said, making my eyes drift to her
"I will" I frowned
"You shouldn't"
"Why?"

I should've just let Avery cook
"Cause... I wouldn't do the same to my mate"

"Why?'' my tone completely changed. I was hurt. Wasn't actually expecting that.
"Cause it's not right"
"Who cares about what's right" I chuckled
"Me" she shrugged "You were made for Tessa... Not me"
"No"
"It's the truth"
"No"
"Dylan. I have a mate... And you have too" she said, wiping a tear that fell out of her eyes "What we did earlier... Confessing our feelings... Kissing... Was... wrong. It was-"

"Meant to happen... Paring Tessa and I... That's what's wrong!" I corrected her, almost yelling

She took a step back, trying to widen the space between us but I pulled her back to me by her shoulder. She frowned, pushing me by my chest, trying to break free from my grip.

"You don't understand" she said, struggling
"No... You don't!" I yelled back, getting pissed. My heart was aching

No. No I won't let you leave me Avery. We've gotten this far. Tessa's not a threat I promise.

"Promise not to reject her" she didn't bother arguing

I remained quiet, trying to think of ways to end this conversation but nothing popped in

"Please" she begged, removing my hand from her shoulder and holding it with both of hers.
"I can't" I didn't let any tear fall
"Please..." She whispered then held my other hand, tears streaming down her cheeks
I bit my lower lip then looked down

I looked away, I couldn't bare the sight of her crying. I agreed, knowing I'd regret

She smiled then let go of me "Thanks"
"I never said I'd accept her though" I added
"You will... eventually" she faked a smile then started walking away slowly

I won't

Why now? Damnit!

Liam's POV

I walked into the mall... Wanting to buy more sweat pants cause I keep ripping them when transforming during practice

Someone bumped into me immediately I stepped in

"Are you bli-" I shut up when I saw who was standing in front of me
"Avery?" I whispered,

She was crying.

I'm sure my shock reflected in my eyes

I've... Never seen her cry... She's one of the toughest girl I know... And that's what I admire the most about her... I hate her.. but I still find her cool

She felt embarassed... I could tell

"I'm sorry" she apologized, not even looking at me. She looked pissed and that drew my curiosity
"What..." I stopped myself from asking what happened, realizing we aren't actually friends

She left

I just stood there... Lost I guess. I felt bothered for no reason
I couldn't even shrug off the worry

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A week passed without Dylan or Avery showing their faces at school

Tessa looked more depressed than usual... Not like I care... That girl has a problem that noone's noticed yet. I could tell

She's ugly on the outside and in as well
Some people call her an angel but I see her as trouble. I know she's fake

School was boring now without Avery... That girl brings life to everything. To an extent, I missed her trouble

It took Dylan months to finally show up in school and the day he did, something interesting happened

Dylan rushed out of class and Tessa followed but couldn't keep up, so she stopped and yelled "I'm your fucking mate! Not Avery! Me! No one can ever love me more than you do... And no one can ever love you more than I do!" She yelled with tears in her eyes

Dylan looked irritated "Love?.. there's nothing love going on between us"

The whole school watched them

"I feel nothing... I mean nothing for you... You think this mate bond affects me? No" he growled at her
"You love me Dylan... You just don't know it"

Poor girl

"I don't care about you... Why don't you understand. I'm in love with someone else. Not you... Please just leave me"
"I can't"

He face palmed, he looked too irritated to bare.... At his own mate?

"I was made for you"
"I wish you weren't made then. My wolf doesn't even care about you. What can't you understand? This mate thing is a clear mistake!'' he yelled

"Dylan" Avery said out of nowhere

Everywhere went dead silent

When did she show up?

I turned to look at her
We made eye contact in a second
Then a wonderful smell hit me

I froze... And she did too

"I've had a mate before"
"She's our second chance mate" my wolf smiled

"Mate?" We both said

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