Victoria's pov

We were on our way back and I haven't uttered a word. After Caleb portrayed his possessiveness towards Ashley, I got out of his way and he 'accepted' her. However, he didn't say anything else. He just walked to the car and we followed in suit.

Ashley looked nervous and confused, and if I was being truthful, so was I. I'm nervous for her, because even though I don't know anything about this mate thing, I would've expected a little more reaction from him.

Also, I just found out that these people are werewolves! I've been living with wolves. What a story.

Caleb doesn't know that I know, because I want to confront all of them about it. He did seem confused as to why I hadn't questioned him about Ashley though, but he seemed too deep in thought to question me.

This is gonna be a long drive.

"What's your name?" He finally asked her, looking at her through the rear view mirror.

"A-ash-ley" She stuttered out quietly and it seemed as though he didn't hear.

"Her name is Ashley.” I spoke for the first time since I saw him today. "And don't be scared Ashley, I won't let them hurt you"

"I would never hurt her" Caleb gritted out, and he actually caught me off guard. All this time that I've known Caleb, I've never seen him so irritated.

"Well you're scaring her so loosen up" I said, matching his tone.

"Goddammit Victoria you don't understand what's happening right now so just let it be okay". So no more Tori? Okay.

"Yea, sure I don't know" I mumbled out and he gave me a confused look, but he didn't say anything. I took a peep at Ashley again, and she looked even more tense and nervous.

I felt bad for making her tell me everything. I could tell she was afraid of what they'll do when they find out she's the one who told me.

After a very long and tense drive, we finally arrived at the mansion and Ashley was practically hyperventilating. I held her hand reassuringly as we strolled behind Caleb towards the door.

He stopped suddenly and we almost bumped into his back. He spun around with a shy smile on his face, the smile that I'm use to seeing. He scratched the back of his neck nervously, and I saw his cheeks getting red.

"I'm Caleb by the way, and I'm sorry I've avoided you for the past two hours. I just never thought that-"

"That your mate would be a rogue" She finished, looking down sadly.

His eyes shot out of his head as he looked to me and I almost laughed at his reaction. I shook my head telling him it's okay. Sighing, he continued.

"Ashley, look. I've grown up my whole life being told that rogues are bad. When I saw you, I was so conflicted. A part of me wanted to claim you right there, but another part of me was confused and...angry" He took a step towards her and took her hand.

"But then I realized that Tori here seemed to like you, and she doesn't just like anybody" He glanced at me and I laughed a little. "And even when I saw you, I could see that your not a bad wol- I mean person"

"Don't worry about everyone else. I would never let them hurt you" He whispered and I resisted the urge to 'awe'. "But I would really want this to work, so what I'm saying is, do you accept me?"

was looking vulnerable and sweet with his puppy eyes and all; I almost felt jealous. I noticed that she too looked a

She exclaimed as they looked at each

only humans

I gushed as

their heads towards me as if they forgot I was there. I suddenly felt like I was intruding, so I quickly made my way inside to talk to the

and a ton of

chase. They all stared at me like deer in a headlight. I just

I can't believe this.

I asked, getting

Ty stopped mid sentence when Caleb and Ashley entered the kitchen. They all growled at her, and I saw her shrink back into Caleb as he

his way over to her with a deadly look in his eyes. Ashley looked as if she was about to run. She wasn't lying when she said they'll kill first

Aren't you?" This came from Emma as she got up also, looking

Caleb and

a nod to go ahead to tell them. He didn't seem surprised, so I

she's my mate. Victoria met her at the diner and hey kinda hit it off, so

aback by this, but I saw them back down. Emma looked slightly guilty and Ty's normal demeanor returned. Lincoln and Luka have yet to say anything, but I

the induction process, but we'll discuss the date a little later" Ty said in a very professional tone and my mouth was hung so wide I could catch a whole swarm

easy? Is it because of the mate bond

been more. Each of them

you will be under inspection for a couple weeks, to ensure we can truly trust you. But for now, welcome to Brightwater Pack!" He finished while shaking her hand. Well I

and I felt kinda jealous that they actually warmed up to her in one day, while for me it

Alpha to be mated with, and I ran before they could get me, just as I turned 18" She added

he wasn't okay with it but he was so loyal to his Alpha that he tried to convince me into being okay with it all. All for some stupid alliance."

me though. I guess this mating thing ran

the city" They nodded in understanding, and I suddenly felt out

just as bright. It was then that everybody remembered my existence, as they stared at me with a horrified look on their faces. Luckily,

chase after me and kill me, so I took the risk of talking to her, and I'm glad I did" She

insisted I told her what I was insinuating. So I told her about

know I was creating any damage. But I wanted to leave, and she wouldn't let me until I told her, so I did and she put two and two together with you guys. Just as

I am. I'll tell you more about myself later"

you don't have to feel bad. We understand that you were just trying to get away from our land before someone caught you. Besides, Victoria was bound to find out sooner or later, and we all knew

I don't even know how to react to this new information. This morning I was worrying about having a

eyes changed

said my scent

they would mess up and

growing up. They weren't just average

here at first. They didn't want to risk their secret getting out. I would never tell anyone about them,

couldn't tell you. It's

I understood. But I need some time to think. "I understand and respect your decision of not telling me. I understand everything now--why you said we couldn't be

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