"I'm in, for real this time" I told Aiden as soon as I entered his room. He smiled widely at me.

"I knew you would come around sis. But how do you plan to keep ‘you know who’ at bay?" He asked.

I pondered my thoughts for a while. I was sure that I could manage to stay away IF I just kept myself occupied, but I wasn't entirely sure how long I could keep him away.

"I'll just have to make him hate me" I stated nonchalantly, as if it was the simplest thing in the world, when in reality, that was nearly impossible. Hating your mate is like teaching pigs to fly.

My wolf, as expected, wasn't too fond of that idea. I knew it would be hard keeping her at bay, good thing I'm more in control.

Why am I doing this?

I couldn't bare seeing the look on everyone that I love faces if I should choose my own pleasure over what I vowed. It tears me up to be giving up Ace, but my subconscious was right, I can always find a new mate. The moon will grant me this one wish.

"How do you plan on doing that? From what I can see, he's already whipped." I mustered the most confident look I could make before answering.

"Aiden you know me, once I set my mind to do something, I will" I said with a pat on his shoulders. He gave me an unsure look, and I knew exactly what that look meant.

"That's what you said two days ago, then I found you almost kissing the guy" He pointed out.

"Look I know I messed up, it was hard. But now I'm not doubting what I want anymore, that's the difference"

He didn't look too convinced, but I could see that he had a little faith in my word. That's all I wanted.

"Good. We start 'training' tomorrow" He informed, using air quotes. "You'll only join us once a week for the physical stuff as you wished, but you have to tone it down Rox" He warned as I rolled my eyes.

"I can act Aiden. But Ace already knows that I passed basics so I can't act like I'm that horrible at fighting" I smirked as he gave me an annoyed look.

"You just had to show off your skills didn't you? I don't know what I'm gonna do with you" He chuckled, pulling me into a hug.

This is what's right. Being with family, making them proud. Do I even need a mate when you have family?

I can do this. I know I can.

***

"Roxy, wake up!"

I groaned as the pounding on my door continued, Aiden calling me to get up. This almost felt like back home when we had training and he would wake me up every morning at five.

"I'm up!" I shouted as I dragged myself from the bed. I freshened up quickly, pulling my hair into a high ponytail before putting some training gear on.

The good thing about this mission was that even though we were already fully trained, we get to adapt some of their fighting skills and techniques, which we could use against them in the future also.

I went to the kitchen to get an apple before I headed out to the training grounds. I stopped dead in my tracks when the wonderful scent of my mate filled my nostrils. My body immediately went weak, but I quickly recovered, using all the strength I had to put on a show. Acting skills, don't fail me now.

I waltzed into the kitchen as if I didn't know he was there. I quickly grabbed the apple, trying to get away before he could say anything. 

"Morning" He beamed. 

Shit.

uninterested, heading

as I grabbed a

floor, so I knew he was getting up. I tried to make a run for the exit but he caught my hand before I could

around so that I was facing him, and I tried my best not to look into his eyes. I couldn't stop the tingling that

quietly, concern laced in

then made my way to

onto my hand again. This time,

I added, heading to the door without looking back.

For Aiden, dad, Phillip and all those people depending

house, silently thanking him for not following me. I was

a sweet smile on his

replied simply. I still had to make them trust me. Even if Mr. Alpha was a

he asked us, before leading us to

expected. Wolves fought in their various circles, and I could see the various levels of skills

there were women too, something my pack didn't do. I had to admire the fact that they allowed their women to fight, demonstrating equality. I should really run the idea by

trainer for the next four months" He announced excitedly, and I didn't miss the scoff that came from

on. By the end, you should be leaving here as an expert" He said directly to Aiden. "And you'll probably hit intermediate" He then turned to me, and I narrowed my eyes on him. If only he

wolf?" He asked

need to be taunting her"

one on one with her yesterday, and I assure you that they are past

mumbled before taking his position. I

here?" I asked without

my mate's first training session" He said teasingly, and I finally faced him with a pointed

need supervision. I can

but I want

have work to go do Alpha?" I asked unimpressed. This was the second

it can wait" He casually

be worried about who fights me." I knew that

leave, but he didn't answer either.

the next hour re-learning things we already knew. Ace watched the whole time, keeping his eyes trained on me with an impressed look on his face. ‘Shit am

Zack announced, heading

not in the least tired. They gave me

curiously, while I increased my panting a bit to give the impression that I was

just thought you guys were tougher than that. That's all"

yelp in surprise. "You can fool them but I know you aren't

blood. You of all people should know what that means. Now can you please leave" I snapped, even though that was

too, and you seem to be holding up way better

I don't know okay? But you need to leave, you're distracting me from my mission" I

make you nervous ma

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