The Alpha's Broken Mate (REWRITTEN AND UPDATED)

Chapter 6

Tyler and I walked in silence.

I'm not going to lie to you, it was a bit awkward but I have no idea what to say or do..so it's not my fault. I don't think I've ever been in such close proximity to a boy before.

I'm a bit nervous due to the fact that he's right beside me as we're walking. He turns his head to glance at me sometimes.

The feeling of being looked at by him is similar to being observed under a microscope. I feel as if he's watching my ever move.

He has his hands in his pockets. I wish he would hold my hand. I need some sort of comfort from him. Maybe I should make the first move. After all, he's been making the moves all this while. Perhaps, it's my turn?

What is he says no?

No, I can't get too close to him.

What happens when I fall for him completely and he rejects me? I would be devastated. I have to deal with him at arm's length. I need to be ready for anything. Anything can happen.

What if he doesn't end up liking me? I would be heartbroken but I have to deal with it. I don't expect a boy like him to fall for me. He's way out of my league.

"Penny for your thoughts?" he spoke.

His words sent shivers down my spine. I could listen to him talk all day. If I had a phone, I could use his voice as my ringtone.

"No one says that anymore. You're so corny"

"Am I corny or are you just too serious?"

I smirked "Touche"

"Seriously. You need to lighten up. Life isn't that serious"

Life isn't a joke. When bad things happen, shit gets real.

"Maybe it is that serious"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean it's easy for you to say. You probably have a family who loves you. You're the Alpha. You're respected by everyone in your pack. Everyone loves you. To you, life might not be serious but to an underdog like me, it is"

"Don't call yourself that"

"Whatever"

Tyler let out a deep breath. I can tell he's getting frustrated.

I feel bad. He's just trying to help yet here I am, pushing him away all because I'm scared to let him in.

Tyler led me into the forest.

"If this is the part where you kill me" I said "I need you to know I can fight"

He laughed. I couldn't help but laugh too. His laughter is contagious.

He looked at me and smiled.

"What?" I questioned.

"You have the most beautiful smile I've ever seen. You should smile more often"

I blushed.

As we walked, Tyler held my hand. I felt the sparks as our skin made contact. Our hands fit perfectly with each other. His big palm covered my small one. It felt warm. It felt right.

Soon enough, we got into a small clearing of the forest. There was a lake in front of it.

I was in awe. The place looked beautiful.

There was a bench in front of the lake.

We sat on the bench. Tyler didn't let go of my hand. We just sat there for a while, taking in the scenery.

The sun was setting, casting a warm glow across the lake. The water shimmered like diamonds. The air was filled with a sense of peace and serenity.

As we sat there, a gentle breeze swept through. The colours of the sunset made everywhere even more alluring.

I watched as the rays of sunlight dipped below the horizon.

"How did you find this place?" I asked him.

"I come here to run sometimes in my wolf form. It's a nice place to sit and think"

"It's beautiful"

Tyler brought my hand to his lips and kissed it softly.

We sat there in a comfortable silence for a while. As I looked at the water, I couldn't help but remember my mom.

"What's on your mind?" Tyler asked me.

"My mom would love it here. She loved water"

"Loved? She doesn't love it anymore?"

"My mom is dead"

I could see the look of sympathy on his face.

"I'm so sorry"

"It's okay" I smiled at him "I'm coming to terms with it. It's hard because she died about a week ago. I have to be strong for my little brother. It's what she would have wanted"

"I know she's proud of you wherever she is"

Tears welled in my eyes "Thanks"

"My mom is dead too. I miss her everyday"

My heart ached for him. He's going through the same thing I'm going through. It's hard to lose a loved one.

I squeezed his hand "I'm sorry about that"

"It's okay. Everything happens for a reason. Some things are meant to be"

"Like us"

I had no idea when I blurted that out.

Surprisingly, I didn't regret it. Looking at the happy expression on his face, I'm glad that I said it.

He smiled at me "Yeah, like us"

We grinned at each other.

I leaned my head on his shoulder while he wrapped my arms around me.

I sighed in content.

Everything is perfect.

*

At around 11pm, I sneaked into my house. Tyler and I were at the lake for hours. We totally lost track of time.

Everyone must be sleeping now so I sneaked in through the living room window. It was pretty easy to unlock it. I did it all the time as a kid.

I closed the window silently behind me. As I made my way to the stairs, I heard a voice.

"I never took you for the sneaky type"

I turned. It was Jack.

Everywhere was a bit dark but I could tell he was shirtless.

He walked closer to me. I don't know why but something didn't sit well with me about this guy. He's a few years older than me and he gives me the creeps.

I just don't feel comfortable around him. That's why we barely talk.

"Your mom sent me out" I said "I had to sneak back in"

"Touche"

He walked closer to me. His eyes roamed all over my body till they got to my boobs.

"You know it'll be a shame for my mom and your dad to know you sneaked in" he said.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean I can keep quiet if you do something for me"

He reached out and drew me closer to him. He bent down and bit my earlobe.

I felt irritated, like bugs were crawling on my skin.

I pushed him away from him and ran upstairs till I got to my room.

By the time I locked my door, I was breathing heavily.

What the hell just happened?