My Second Chance

Chapter 31: #31 The Starting Of Life In A City

Ryder's P.O.V

"I love you Ryder... Don't forget that, okay? I love you..." I stared at Sapphire who was looking at me with sadness and longing in her blue gorgeous eyes. I didn't know what to say. She was the one who rejected me in the first place. What the fuck is she saying now. But the sadness in her eyes were really weighing my heart down. I clenched my jaw tightly.

"I wasn't the one to reject a mate." I snapped. She flinched at the hurt in my voice. "I know. And a million apologies won't help. This is the last time you'll see me. I just wanted to say goodbye." She smiled sadly. "I haven't even marked you yet, you don't have the power to enter my dreams Sapphire. This dream," I gestured to my surroundings, "is fake. Why am I even dreaming about you?!" "I wouldn't take back anything if I could. I would've done the same thing." Her voice breaking on the last sentence. I felt a sharp stab of pain in my heart. What did she mean that she would've done the same thing over again?! Doesn't she know that I'm hurting inside really much?! I wanted to call her a heartless bitch so much... but I couldn't. As much as I hated her, a small part of my heart would remind me that I still loved her. And I still did. That's how pathetic I was. "I don't care about you anymore." I said coldly and hurt flashed in her eyes. It took everything to stop myself from apologizing for the harsh words. "I know." She whispered and took a step towards me. I instinctively took a step back to maintain the distance between us. Not because I couldn't bear being near her...but because I'm scared I'll lose the tiny self control I had left and crash our lips together. "Please. Don't step away from me. This is the last chance I get to see you." She pleaded with tear filled eyes. Her crying shouldn't have affected me... but it did, more than it should. "It shouldn't really effect you like that, should it? Isn't that the reason you never let me finish the mating process? Cause you never even loved me." I scoffed. Disbelief shone brightly in her eyes. "No... no... never assume that. I love you, really. All the things I said earlier was just to cut off the feelings we had." The beautiful angel in front of me whispered. I shook my head at her words, "and did that help?" I couldn't help bit question bitterly. "No." She said it so softly that I almost missed it.

She took a step forwards and I stood my ground. Fine, she doesn't want me to move away, I won't. It's just a fucking dream. What harm could it bring?

She took small timid steps towards me until there was only three centimetres between us. She stood on her tippy toes and pressed her lips to mine. I stood my ground, not returning the kiss. I knew I would lose control if I did. "I'll miss your kisses." She whispered.

"Well, I won't." I gritted out. That's a total lie. I would miss her kisses. I would miss her hugs. Her body heat even. Because I know that I won't be able to touch her now that she rejected me. "I know. I did something unforgivable." She murmured. I didn't make a move to acknowledge her words and stared ahead. She trailed a hand down my chest and grabbed her hand, not letting it to continue explore the grounds it intended to. She looked up at me. I was taken aback by her eyes. They looked so... real. Not at all like I was dreaming.

"I don't mind if you find another Luna. No, you must find another Luna. Someone capable and stronger. Someone who wouldn't hurt you." She whispered softly. "Like you?" I couldn't help but ask harshly. "Like me." She looked down guiltily. "If you meant what you said earlier. About you loving me, why would you break off with me?" I gripped her hand tighter. I couldn't help but think, this dream feels so real...

"I have my reasons. But it's to protect you from me." Her voice firmer. "I don't need protecting. I am an Alpha." I growled. "Sometimes Alphas need help too." She mumbled. "I don't care what you have to say. I'm waking up. This dream isn't worth my time. You aren't worth my time." I muttered. "Okay. I'll leave. But Ryder, I did it to protect you. Please, keep yourself safe. Find a new Luna quickly so she can help you with the pack. I've failed the task obviously. Just.. take care." She chocked back a sob. "I love you." She added silently but I heard anyway.

"Why are you doing this?" I asked bitterly. She turned and faced me, giving me a small sad smile, "if you love something, let it go." "What do I need to be protected from? You're not making sense." I glared at her. She obviously got hurt by my actions.

"Me. Everything happened because you met me." She said, regret evident in her sweet melodic voice. "I'm a monster." She added bitterly before leaving.

That's when I looked around at my surroundings. It was the spot I took her to. The forest where we laid in the cold night. Where we fed off each other's body heat.

The one where I found the R loves S and thought it was a hint. Well, today proved that it wasn't at all real. That I hadn't found a perfect mate.

Soon, I drifted out of the dream and into sleep.

Sapphire's P.O.V

Ryder slept on peacefully. Tears started to fall down my cheeks. He slept on his office couch just to avoid me. I couldn't deny the

my demon powers to bring him into a dream where I could freely tell him how I felt. He's going to think it's just a dream, Gwen said bitterly.

on his forehead. I looked at his lips. They looked so inviting but I forced myself to look away from them. If I kissed his lips, he would wake up and I would

a deep breath, calming

exited his office and

you want to come? You won't miss anything?" She made no moves to acknowledge my words. "Clover, life gets harder as soon as we step out of the borderline." I mumbled. "I'm leaving with the only person who have cared about me. Is that hard to believe? And I'm not the one to chicken out of anything." I

my hand and we sneaked

as soon as we exited the house. "Who's there?" I heard a voice growl. I froze. Shit, we were out in the open. I spotted a bush nearby us. I tugged Clover as we hid behind it. The guy on patrol didn't spot us and assumed he was hallucinating. "Geez, he

piped up. Flashlights steed flashing around. "Our soon to be Luna would keep him in control. She has a good kind of affect on him." The first guy said. "I heard they got into a fight today. Don't know if they made up or anything." The third guy muttered. "Make up sex always makes everything better." The second guy laughed. I nearly leaped out from the bush to pound his head in. A headless werewolf, I would've died to see it. "Not all guys are sex addicts like you." The first guy grumbled. "There's nothing here. Come on, enough gossiping like girls and continue patrolling. It

I'll never forget

whined and attempting to make me smile. We've been walking nonstop

water down. "I wonder how hectic it is at the pack house." Clover wondered aloud, sitting beside me under the shade of a large tree. "It won't be. He probably doesn't even misses me." I frowned. "Are you crazy? Of course he does. People don't fall out of love that fast." Clover shook her head. "They probably don't even know we're gone." I mumbled. "Sure they do." Clover snorted. I pulled out a granola bar out of my bag and handed it to her. "Thanks. When did you get this?" Her eyes lit up as she tore the wrapper away. "While we ere sneaking past

puss won't help anything." She jutted out a hip. "I'm not a sour puss." I protested. Sure you aren't, Drew tsked. I mentally gave her my death glare. Clover snorted

I knew that she was

strange stares from passerbys. "Clover. Don't draw attention."I

at once a flyer flew in the air and landed on the ground near us. I made no move to acknowledge it but the big letters in neon pink caught my attention. I picked the flyer up excitedly. It's like fate was on our side today. "Look Clover, a small apartment for rent." I grinned. "Great luck is bestowed upon us. Thank you Lord." She yelled. "Kids just get weirder and weirder each day." An old woman passing us muttered. Unfortunately, my sharp hearing caught it. "Stop it Clover, stop being so excited." I groaned. "I can't help it. I've always wanted to come." She bounced in excitement. "I wish I could say

Sure. Thanks." I smiled and hung up. "Did we get it?" Clover asked with a hopeful expression. "Yes. We just need to sign an agreement at a cafe called JustCoffee after seeing the apartment, come on then." I smiled as Clover beamed at the good

corner. I couldn't help but think that something was wrong. First the flyer, then the quick agreement and the close cafe. It was like it was planned our perfectly. It's just a coincidence, I told myself forcefully. I entered the cafe and my eyes shot to a man with a brown file on the table. He

excitedly. Too excited for normal. I pushed the suspicion to the back of my head. "Yes. That's me. I'm Sapphire Jackson. This is my friend." I smile and gestured to

smiled widely. I sat down and Clover sat beside me. "These are the papers to the apartment. I'll bring you to see it later, yes?" He grinned. "Yeah. That would be nice."

about the rent and how the money would be delivered and stuff. We soon sorted

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