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?"

all; I almost felt jealous. I noticed that she

they

humans

gushed as

there. I suddenly felt like I was intruding, so I quickly

and talking. They noticed my presence and I was immediately met with smiles and a ton of 'hey', 'you're back' and 'you have to help me get

like deer in a headlight. I just stood there waiting for

I can't believe this.

asked,

how did you-" Ty stopped mid sentence when Caleb and Ashley entered the kitchen. They all growled at her, and I saw her shrink back

a deadly look in his eyes. Ashley looked as if she was about to run.

This came from Emma as she got

Caleb and I

I gave him a nod to go ahead to tell them. He didn't

met her at the diner and hey kinda hit it off, so we'd appreciate

saw them back down. Emma looked slightly guilty and Ty's normal demeanor returned. Lincoln and Luka have yet to

but I'm sure you understand. Of course, you'll have to go through the induction process, but we'll discuss the date a little

it because of

it would've been more. Each

ensure we can truly trust you. But for now, welcome to Brightwater Pack!" He finished while shaking her hand. Well I guess I'm all

and whatever that meant. She looked at ease and I felt kinda jealous that they actually warmed up to her in one day, while for me it took a week. Nonetheless, I was more than happy for her. This is

I was being sold to another pack's Alpha to be mated with, and I ran before they could get

to convince me into being okay with it all. All for some stupid alliance." She ended with a sigh as we all looked at

though. I guess this mating thing ran deeper than

I found somewhere, it was either a pack territory or invaded by rogues, and you all know I can't live in the city" They nodded in understanding, and I suddenly felt out of place. "I just got here a day ago. I was hungry and I found this diner in

as bright. It was then that everybody remembered my existence, as they stared at me

I didn't know if she would chase after me and kill me, so I took the risk of talking to her, and I'm glad I did" She smiled wider and I almost 'awed' for the second

you guys, but she didn't know anything about us, so I was about to leave again but she insisted I told her what I was insinuating. So I told her about us" She whispered, shrinking back a

I didn't 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 was about to try

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

before someone caught you. Besides, Victoria was

This morning I was worrying

his eyes

my scent was

would mess up and almost

I always heard growing up. They weren't just average wolves, they

me here at first. They didn't want to risk their secret getting out. I would never tell anyone about them, but am I even comfortable enough

Victoria, we couldn't

upset because 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 friends, why

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