Alexis' P.O.V.
" why don't you come up here dear," the teacher smiled warmly after class had began.
I got up from my desk and strutted to the front.
" tell us something about yourself and then your name," the teacher suggested.
I shrugged and turned to the rest of the class.
" something about myself? Hurt my friend gabby over there, even a little, and I hurt you," I threatened.
" ha, I'd like to see you try and hurt me babe. Advantage of alpha blood. I can take anyone anytime," Tyler smirked and I glared at him.
" and your name sweetheart," she encouraged.
Wasn't she gonna say something to him.
It occurred to me that he was her alpha, so probably not.
" Alexis," I answered.
" and your last name?" she asked.
I let out a sigh.
I could lie and get no respect, or I could tell the truth and possibly found.
" Silaret," I responded.
A collective gasp went through the classroom.
Even the teacher seemed surprised.
I let out a chuckle at their surprise.
Tyler was the first to reign his surprise in.
" if you're Alexis, what are you doing here?" he asked smugly.
" change of scenery," I shrugged.
" that doesn't even make sense," he argued.
" it would if you had more than five iq points," I smiled sweetly.
He let out a growl from low in his throat.
A clear threat.
" careful, you are playing with fire," he warned.
" I can't get any hotter than I am now," I shrugged, giving him a wink.
He looked taken aback by my response.
Gabby giggled beside me.
He sent her a glare and she became quiet.
" dude, back off," I muttered.
He sent me a look.
" I mean, seriously, what's your problem?" I asked.
Everything in the class was dead silent as I sent him a challenging stare.
" dumb ass people, that's my problem," he sneered.
" so you have a problem with yourself?" I asked.
" no," he replied.
" Ohhhhh, denial, the first stage," I sighed, shaking my head.
I knew I was swimming in dangerous waters but I didn't care, this guy pissed me off.
" hallway, now," he commanded, already standing.
" no," I replied as though it was obvious, which it was.
" one more time before I start playing dirty," he threatened.
" oh baby, please do," I purred, giving him a wink.
I almost let out a laugh at his next expression: pure shock.
Well, I actually did.
My laughter rang throughout the classroom and his face darkened.
" fine, have it your way," he spat.
He began away from the door and towards me.
I just kept smiling until I realized that he wasn't coming towards me, but gabby.
Her eyes were fixated on me and she didn't seem to notice him.
" Gabby! Watch out!" I yelled but it was too late.
He grabbed her by the throat and she let out a strangled cry of surprise.
Beginning to drag her towards the hallway, he turned back to me.
" HALLWAY! NOW!" he commanded.
I didn't need to be told twice.
He was just into the hall when I let out a snarl and torpedoed my way into him.
He flew back, Gabby coming free from his grip.
She scrambled back, gasping for breath.
Or at least that's what I had been expecting.
Only when Tyler and I had slammed to the floor did I realize that I didn't hear her.
I spun aroun.
She lay unconscious on the floor.
I ran back to her.
" Look what you did!" I screamed at him.
He rolled over, groaning.
Standing up, he brushed himself off.
" aw, shame. She's still breathing," he frowned.
My jaw dropped.
I was seeing red at this point.
I was about ready to tear him to shreds when Gabby groaned softly.
" ow," she whispered, touching her neck.
Looking down, I grit my teeth.
Bruises were already forming in the shape of hands.
" wow, your so weak that you can't even take on a fighter. You're such a great alpha," I applauded him sarcastically.
Picking her up, I began to carry Gabby to the door.
I ended up carrying her the entire way back to the hotel.
She protested at first but about halfway through, she fell asleep.
I walked her through the doors of the hotel.
Carol looked up in surprise when she smelled me but then she saw us and her eyes widened.
" my baby," she choked out.
" don't worry, she's alive. She just fell asleep," I explained.
" then why," she began but then she noticed the marks on Gabby's neck.
" who?" she asked.
" your poor excuse of an alpha," I spat in response.
" Alpha Tyler? What did he do now?" Harry asked, basically coming out of no where.
" this," I motioned towards his daughter.
He let out a low growl.
" don't worry, I'll take care of him later," I assured them.
" oh right, I forgot, the bonfire is tonight," Carol said.
" What? Oh, well that makes my revenge a LOT easier," I muttered.
" why don't you take her up to her room? You both must be exhausted," Harry suggested.
" sounds about right," I smiled weakly.
I carried her all the way upstairs then essentially collapsed on her bed after I had put her down.
" holy crap, I'm tired," I yawned and then I was out.
I blinked my eyes open expected it to be light but I was wrong.
It was almost completely dark.
" Hey," Gabby greeted me.
I jumped.
"oh hey," I replied, rubbing my eyes.
She was getting changed.
" oh right, the bonfire," I mused.
" yeah, I wanna look good. Another pack is going to be there tonight and it's, kinda, sorta, my 18th birthday," she mumbled the last part but I understood her.
I shot out of the bed, wide awake.
" awesome, let's go," I cheered, pulling her towards the hall.
" um, Alexis?" she smiled.
"yeah?" I replied.
" you still have to get ready," she pointed out.
" huuuuuu, fiiiiine," I whined.
Twenty minutes later and we were both ready by the door.
" good?" I asked Carol and Harry and they nodded.
" okay then, we're off," Gabby chirped and, with that, we left.
It took a good half hour to get there but we didn't really mind.
We spent most of the time just talking about random things, getting to know each other better.
" favorite color?" I asked.
" blue, you?" she replied.
"pink, or really any neon color," I smiled.
" favorite food," she asked.
" hmmm, tomatoes, you?" I replied.
" oh thats easy, cheesecake," she grinned.
" oh yummy," I sighed.
" favorite sport?" I tried.
" swimming, you?" she replied.
" soccer," I added.
"favorite musical?" she asked.
"I'm absolutely addicted to Les Miserables," I sighed.
" no way, that's my second favorite," she laughed.
" and your first?" I pressed.
" Wicked," she responded.
We continued with a bunch of other questions.
Losing track of time, I didn't notice we had arrived until Gabby said something.
" We're here," she gulped.
"hahaha, I take it you're nervous?" I laughed.
" Duh, I might meet my mate," she smiled dreamily.
" when's your exact birthday?" I asked as we made our way towards the fire.
She looked down at her watch.
" 6 minutesish," she frowned.
" too long?" I asked.
" too long, too short, heck I have no idea," she shrugged and I laughed.
" true that," I agreed.
The fire was warm and felt really good on my skin.
" let's grab some drinks then we can sit," I suggested.
"sounds good," she nodded.
We grabbed two bottle on the other side of the yard then returned, sitting on the logs.
She looked down at her watch and shivered.
" how long?" I asked.
" a few seconds according to this watch," she let out.
I watched her face.
" anything?" I asked but she just stared ahead with a blank look on her face.
I grinned.
I looked around for whoever else had the look on his face.
It took a while but then I found the only other guy there with the same blank look on his face.
My.jaw.dropped.
It was Tyler.
" you have got to be kidding," I muttered.
I let out a shrill whistle.
They both shook their heads, dazed.
I grabbed Gabby's arm and began dragging her around the fire.
Tyler looked like he wanted to run but I knew that his wolf wouldn't let him.
" gonna be honest, this is so cliche it hurts," I complained as I gave her a slight push into him.
He reacted almost instantly, which I had expected.
" hey, now that she actually means something to you, take a look her throat," I told him.
He went to look but Gabby tried to hide it.
" no," she whispered weakly.
He said nothing as he gently pried her hands away.
He inhaled sharply.
" gabby," he breathed out, the pain clear in his voice," I'm so sorry,"
" it's okay," she responded quietly.
" no, it's not. I will make it up to you," he promised.
" oh my dear God. Kiss her already," I exclaimed.
He didn't have to be asked twice.
They made out until he pulled away gently.
Gabby made a small sound of protest and he smiled smugly.
" the other pack is here," he explained and, sure enough, many new scents filled my nose.
One in particular caught my attention.
" Nooooo," I whispered in disbelief.
I stumbled back and Tyler and Gabby steadied me.
" Alexis, what is is?" Gabby asked worriedly.
" it's him," I whispered.
" who?" Tyler asked.
" Carter," I replied.
" oh no," Gabby gasped.
" what, Carter? As in the alpha?" he asked and I nodded absently.
" her mate who she's running from," Gabby added softly.
Tyler stiffened.
A moment later, his arm wrapped around my waist as well as Gabby's.
I looked at him.
" what?" I asked him, confused.
" You're my mate's best friend, you get hurts while I'm around and I'll never feel good again," he shrugged.
I gave him a weak smile.
" thanks but if he sees your arm around me you won't live to see tomorrow," I explained, pulling away.
" then what should we do?" Gabby asked.
"I'm going to take a back way out and go back to the hotel to get my things. After that, I disappear," I shrugged.
She broke free from Tyler and threw her arms around me.
" I'm gonna miss you Alexis," she sighed.
" I'll miss you too Gabby," I replied.
I pulled away and took off running.
I slowed down about halfway through, just walking.
It took me a little longer to reach the hotel but I didn't care, Carter wasn't going to catch me.
Explaining everything to Carol and Harry, I rushed upstairs.
They let me borrow two backpacks and I shoved as much stuff in them as I could.
I got down on the floor and reached under her bed.
She had left a box there with some cash in it.
Pulling it out, I stood.
" fancy seeing you here," a voice said.
" no," I gasped as I looked up.
It was Carter.
Carter's P.O.V.
Why the hell was I here?
I should be trying to find my mate, not go to another pack's bonfire.
Riley had stayed with me 24/7 since Alexis had left.
She had convinced me to come and ask if they knew anything.
" I take it you're not happy?" riley asked.
" gee what gave that away?" I replied sarcastically.
" come on, at least put on a fake smile. They are leading us to the alpha," Riley begged.
" no," I snapped.
She sighed.
" look, if we are going to find Alexis, we have to work together. Can you handle that?" she asked.
" fine," I growled.
Then it hit me.
Alexis.
I was off running.
" Carter, where are?" Riley began but then she smelled it too.
" Alexis," she gasped and then she was right behind me.
I let out a low growl when I saw that Tyler was with some girl, directly in the path of Alexis' scent.
He looked up at me and wrapped his arm around the girl.
" Where is she?" I growled.
" who?" he asked.
" don't play stupid, I know she was here," I snapped.
" and again I ask, who?" he repeated.
" Alexis, my mate," I snapped.
" nope, haven't seen her," he shrugged.
" well maybe this will jog your memory," I spat.
" what?" he asked.
Before he could react, my arm snapped out and grabbed his mate by her neck.
She helped in pain.
He snarled.
" Where. Is. She?" I grit out through my teeth
" no, tyler," the girl gasped and he looked torn.
" CARTER STOP!" Riley shrieked.
" no," spat.
" what is wrong with you dumb ass? She smells really strongly of Alexis which means Alexis gave her a hug recently. You wanna kill this girl and you'll never see Alexis again," she threatened.
I instantly let the girl go.
Stumbling over to Tyler, she gasped for breath.
" what is with you alphas, would it kill you to grab my arms?" she whined.
" um, hi, I'm Riley," Riley introduced.
" Gabby," the girl said.
" screw names, where is my mate?" I roared and Gabby jumped.
Gabby whispered something that, even with wolf hearing, I couldn't see.
" she doesn't want to see you," Gabby repeated a little louder.
" your just saying that," I growled.
" no she's not Carter, God, how can you be so blind?" Riley cried.
I turned to her.
She had tears in her eyes.
" she wants to get away from you, you lost the small chance you had with her," she muttered.
" no, I refuse to accept that," I rushed, turning to Gabby and Tyler.
" Please, where is she?" I asked.
" but she," Gabby began.
" please," I begged.
"the hotel," Tyler muttered.
" TYLER!" Gabby protested.
He turned to her.
" I'm sorry gabby but I've only known you as my mate for a few minutes and I can't even stand the thought of being without you," he explained.
He turned back to me.
" she's at the hotel it's about a 30 minute walk from here. You'll have to hurry though, she has about a 15 minute head start on you," he rushed.
I rushed a quick thanks before I was off.
" Riley, stay here!" I called back.
She protested a little but ultimately listened.
I ran full speed the entire way.
I was sure I was at the right hotel because I could smell that she had walked it in here recently.
About to follow her scent upstairs, I was stopped by someone clearing their throat.
I turned to see an old man.
" can I help you with something son?" he asked me.
" no sir, my mate is upstairs and I'm going to get her," I answered politely.
His eyes narrowed.
" your name Carter?" he asked.
I nodded.
" well then you aren't welcome here," he stated.
I looked at him in disbelief.
" my mate, is upstairs, I want to get her," I stated the facts.
" I don't care, you broke that girls heart," he replied.
" please sir," I begged," what would you do if you were me and that was you mate?"
He looked at me for a moment.
" fine, go up there but I never saw you," he reasoned.
" I don't even know you," I agreed.
With that, I turned and ran quietly up the stairs.
Stopping outside the room that smelled strongest of her, I silently opened the door.
I couldn't see her.
A moment later, she popped up but her back was turned to me.
" fancy seeing you here," I said.
" no," she gasped as she looked up.
Her eyes widened when she saw me.
Not even seconds later, she became emotionless.
" Carter," she greeted.
I smirked.
I walked around to her dresser.
" You know after you ran, it occurred to me that I should try to follow you with the gps on your phone. Well that didn't work. We found it in a tree branch. Sure enough, when I looked on your notes, I saw what you had left me," I began and I noticed her inching to the window," don't even think about going out that window,"
She sneered.
" I did it before and it worked quite well," she pointed out.
" yes but now I'm sitting here watching you. You leave, I follow and that's a promise," I replied.
" whatever," she muttered.
" anyway then after that Riley and I went back to search for you at you dad's. Obviously, you weren't there. Do you know how much trouble you've caused babe?" I asked her.
" apparently not enough," she scoffed.
I was about to continue when she bolted.
It had been pure luck that I had guessed she was going to do that.
I took one leap then reached out.
She hit my arm before she could stop and I pulled her to me.
" what are you doing here?" she growled when she realized that she couldn't escape.
" I'm here to get back my favorite girl in the world," I stated.
" oh I'm sorry, I don't think Allie is here," she apologized.
I bit my tongue to keep from snarling.
" Just forget about that," I commanded.
" forget about what? The fact that you cheated on me when I was one room away?" she asked.
" ugh, stop," I groaned.
" I'm just stating the truth," she shrugged.
" now do to want me to state the truth?" I asked.
" oh please do," she replied, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
" I love you," I said.
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yaaaaaaay! I got it done, hope you liked it