Another Chance

Chapter 26

JARED'S POV:

"So what are we going to be doing about Amelia? We need to track her," I told Dylan, and he nodded, scratching at his stubble.

"I know," he sighed, looking on edge. "But she'll be long gone by now. I can get the fighters to try and follow her scent and see where it ends though."

"Okay," I said, tilting my head back and gazing up at the ceiling, gulping.

"Where's Anna?" Dylan questioned me, and I pulled my phone out of my pocket, checking to see if there were anymore updates from Gia.

Gia has taken her to her house to calm down. "I really don't know what to do Dyl," I huffed, shaking my head. "I fucked up by not telling her about Amelia."

Dylan moved to sit on the couch, resting his elbows on his knees and offering me a sad smile. "You haven't fucked anything up. You're mates and she'll forgive you. It was just a hell of a shock for her. She's human and this isn't easy for her to deal with."

Seeing Anna leave the house looking so upset and shocked really hurt me. I knew that it was because of me, but I understood that she needed that time to herself. She always recoiled when she was hurt, and I couldn't blame her. It was her coping method. It gave her time to collect her thoughts.

I knew she was safe though being in the pack. She hadn't gone far, and Gia had gone out to see her. I gathered she didn't want to see me in that moment.

"I just really want to talk with her," I spoke, running my tongue along the front of my teeth. I wanted to make my way over to Gia's house and ask to speak with her, but I didn't know if that was the right thing to do. Anna would return when she was ready. She was probably enjoying the distraction Gia was giving her.

"Then speak with her," I heard from behind us, and I turned to see Dean smirking at us with his arms crossed, leaning up against the wall.

"Do you have to eavesdrop?" Dylan asked, rolling his eyes, but Dean ignored him, making his way over to the couch. He plopped down, turning to me and cocking his head.

"If you want her, then go and get her Jared. Show her how much you want her. Show her how much you want to explain things and help her understand," he told me, raising his brows. "Effort is attractive to women."

I took a few seconds to think, but eventually, I nodded. I wasn't going to allow this relationship to slip between my fingers. I had to take my fate into my own hands and show Anna how much she meant to me.

"Thanks Dean," I said, gripping the wheels of my chair and turning, heading for the door. I heard Dylan laughing as I left, and I made my way across the grass, swerving around the few potholes that still weren't fixed.

Gia's house wasn't far from mine, and my heart was racing inside of my chest. I didn't know what exactly I was going to say to Anna, but I wanted to answer any questions that she had. I wanted to prove to her how much she meant to me and how I would do anything for her.

I was slightly out of breath by the time I reached Gia's house, and I could hear them chattering inside, the TV blaring in the background. Gia had her own house now, having moved out of her parents' home. Her house was small and cosy, but was decorated with many flashy objects and fabrics, suiting Gia perfectly.

I knocked, taking a deep breath as Gia swung open the door, flashing a smile at me.

"Jared," she said loud enough for Anna to hear, and I heard her breath catch in her throat. I didn't want to overwhelm Anna, and if she wanted me to go home and give her a bit more time than I was willing to do that. I just wanted to show her that I was willing to fight for this. She was everything to me.