My Second Chance

Sapphire's P.O.V

I sat up, alert when I heard footsteps. I... I sense Graysen's presence, Gwen panicked. It's not him although I smell his scent, Drew frowned. I relaxed as soon as I smelt my mate's delicious and calming scent.

"Maybe it's just a scent close to Graysen's." I mummered. Oh, Gwen muttered. No, it's his scent, Drew insisted.

The door cracked open and a figure slipped in. "Ryder?" I called. The figure stood there silently. Why isn't Ryler's scent getting stronger? I don't smell him here, Gwen asked confused. Sapph! That's not Ryder! Drew yelled. He was a little shorter than Ryder and way more bulky. He also didnt have the scent that i could drown into. And most importantly, he held Graysen's faint scent. I jumped out of bed, my feet landing gracefully on the ground. "Who are you?" I growled calmly. The figure said nothing and slipped back out the door. Isn't that weird? I sniffed, how can Graysen's scent remain here when nobody's here?

"Sapph? What are you doing awake? It's 12.30, I told you not to wait." My mate's gentle voice startled me. "Huh?" I whipped my head to my mate's presence. "Are you- Hey, who's paper is this?" Ryder asked, bending down to pick something up from the ground.

I ran in front of him, using my supernatural speed and plucked the paper out if his hand. My face paled as I recognized the scrawny writing inside.

But as you know, I always get what I want.And I want you. I'll see you soon

dearest Alpha.

Gwen growled. I'll kill him, Drew snarled in anger. "What's that?" Ryder asked concernly, wrapping his arms around me. I sighed in content at the reassurance his arms provided. I internally

I... I can't stay." I swallowed, forcing the tears to go back in. I won't cry. I won't let him see him weak. His arms immediately tightened around me. "Why? Did... did I did something?" He said in panic. I swallowed as I felt guilty for making him sad and scared. "No." I whispered, the tears threatening to slip. "Sapph..." He started. I couldn't take it, I couldn't take the pain under his words. I buried my face into his chest and my tears rolled down, free from the wall I build to keep it in. "Sapphire... please tell me. I need to know." He whispered into

shirt. "It's about Graysen, isn't it?" He growled and I just continued sobbing. I never want to leave his warm embrace. But I can't. I won't be selfish and bring danger to a pack who never did anything but provided care for me. Except Jennifer. She's an

plucked the note that was crumpled in my palm before I could stop him. His eyes scanned the note and I felt his body tense against mine. A low

to endanger another pack because of me." My voice got louder and louder. "And I won't let him take you. You're my mate Sapphire. You belong here." He said, his voice also raising. My heart fluttered at his words. I forced the flutters down. Stupid hormones, I cursed mentally. "But, I'll bring danger. Is that worth it?

me and as Luna. No one can replace

his lips and hugged me.

Sucking and nipping occasionally. I whimpered at the pleasure. "Ryder." I moaned as his lips found my delicate and sweet spot. I felt his lips form a smile against my skin. He continue to kiss my neck. I'm sure a hickey