My Second Chance

Sapphire's P.O.V

"Hey." I smiled warmly at the awaking red headed. I was currently holding the ice pack Ryder gave me against my bruised cheek. I had a few plasters on my arms. Other than that, all is well.

"Umm. Hi?" She said shyly, wincing as she tried to get up.

"Don't get up yet. Jennifer gave you quite a big blow. I saw the fight." I said, hurriedly stopping her. "Yeah... It hurts." She grumbled. "So... You got some kick ass skills there." I grinned. "Kinda. Not as good as Jennifer though, although I wish." She shrugged. "You could've beaten her." I frowned. "No. Have you seen her fight? I didn't stand a chance." The pretty red head snorted in disbelief. "No. I beaten her. So... She isn't exactly undefeatable is she?" I joked. Her warm friendly brown eyes widened at my reply.

"Umm... What?" I asked, self conscious. "Did I just hear it right? Jennifer got beaten by a new pack member." She asked, disbelief etching across her face. "Yeah... Guess so." I chuckled at her reaction. "Dude, you have to teach me how to fight like that." She looked at me with awe. "You aren't bad yourself. You just need to practice at predicting your opponent's attack and you'll be fine." I winked. "Sure." She nodded eagerly. I smiled at her.

what are you doing here?" She

small smile. "Umm... If you, you know, want to make friends, I suggest you keep your distance from me." She mumbled, lowering her head. "Why would I do that?" I furrowed my eyebrows. "I'm kinda a loner. Since I'm a late shifter and all." She muttered embarassly. "I don't get it. Why should I stay away just because of that?" I frowned. "I'm being shunned. Bullied. I'm the weak one in this pack." She hid her face in her palms. "Weak? Never underestimate yourself. You are stronger than you think. People don't shun you. People stay away because you have a strong aura." I growled. She was

late shifter and all. Her body needed more time to prepare itself. I can sense her white wolf aura, Drew mused. A grin etched across my

are you grinning?" She raised an eyebrow at me. "Nothing. By the way, I'm Sapphire, Sapphire Jackson." I smiled, sticking out my hand. "Umm. I'm Clover, Clover Dexter." She smiled shyly. "Clover. Nice name." I smiled. Her eyes brightened but then dimmed. "Are you sure you want to be friends with me. You look like someone who could gain a reputation in this pack. I don't want to ruin that." She mumbled. "I don't care about those. And if you stick by me, the bullying will stop." I smirked. "Not even your fighting skills can stop them Sapphire. They are heartless and would do anything to bully me." Clover shook her head sadly. "How about the title the Alpha's Mate's Best Friend? I think that should stop them." I smirked. I felt a little pride in saying this. It actually means that I'm

we start the training?" She asked eagerly. "In the mornings? Would Cole mind?" I asked. "Not at all. He's my childhood friend you know. We just don't hang out as much as before

and stuff? I mean-" I cut her off before she could finish, "Yes. I'm damn sure."

helped her up and we walked slowly to her