Defeated

XIV- Secrets

"It's when Cassie died," Indianna murmured.

"What was that?" Stacy wondered.

"Nothing," Indianna said quickly. "I'm sure it will be great. I'll try and make it." Indianna couldn't think of anything worse.

"No, you've got to come!" Stacy gasped. "I've already told you we're running the kissing booth again, last year it was such a success!"

Indianna swallowed. "In that case... I'm sure I can swing by-"

"Fantastic!" Stacy grinned.

"Yeah," Indianna said. "Fantastic."

"It's going to be so great, but I've got to run!" Stacy air kissed Indianna and hurried off down the corridor.

"Gosh, she makes me want to claw my eyes out."

Indianna looked round and saw Tai who had emerged from round the corner. "She's not that bad-"

"She is," Tai said.

"How's Ace?" Indianna asked.

"He'll be fine," Tai nodded. "I wanted to ask you a question, Indianna."

"Of course."

"Ace told me to read about something in the book you gave me, but honestly I've never been much of a reader," Tai shrugged.

"What did he ask you to read about?" Indianna asked.

Tai frowned. "Something about mates?"

Indianna sucked in a breath. "Mates? He said that?"

Tai nodded. "What does that mean? He said something before about soulmates... but I don't understand."

Indianna ran her fingers through her hair. "You really know nothing about us? Do you?"

"I know nothing," Tai said. "And I would really appreciate it if you could tell me something."

Indianna sighed and leaned back against the lockers. "You've heard of Greyson- my boyfriend?"

Tai's eyes flicked to Indianna's stomach. "Yeah," she said slowly. "I have."

"He was my mate."

"Ace said that. What does that really mean?" Tai asked.

"Werewolves have another half. Their mate. Their soulmate. Your mate is someone that completes you. They're the other half to your heart. Someone to love unconditionally and forever. Werewolves only get one chance at love."

Tai paused, her eyes narrowing slightly. "So... Ace... no, that's ridiculous! How can you only have one person you're meant to be with! How do you even know that you're mates-"

"What do you feel when you touch him?" Indianna asked softly. Her hand went to her mark that was on her collarbone. It was faded.

"Sparks," Tai whispered. "But-"

"You feel different around him? You can't explain it."