Liz's POV:
When Tristan finally approved of my dress choice we got in the car. This is not what I signed up for. I had always dreamed of having a mate who cared for me, who loved me, who craved me. Not this mess that I got mixed up in.
"Tristan why are we going?" I asked again even more agitated.
"I already told you where we are going," he said avoiding my question.
"That is not what I asked." I said through clenched teeth. "Is she going to be there?"
Tristan said nothing but his jaw tightened confirming my suspicion. I sighed as my tears began to show themselves. He shattered all of my dreams of a mate. Someone who is loyal to only their mate. The feelings I was having only assured my conviction that rejection can kill. So I started to cry.
"Liz?" He inquired. I began crying harder then since that was the first time he had ever addressed me by my name.
"Why do you hate me so much?" I cried. "Why?"
"I don't hate you," he had simply stated.
"Why do you keep lying to me?" I cried. "You hate me. I know you hate me because you are chasing someone who isn't me, your mate!"
"How do I know your actually my mate?" His doubt evident.
"Why do you insist she is?" I asked back.
"Because we love each other," he said through clenched teeth.
"Love? Or you want to hit it then quit it?" I asked sick of his fairy tale dreams.
"Its better than being with you," he answered as my heart broke into a million pieces.
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Tristan's POV:
She was trying to cry silently but I still heard every whimper that escaped those lips. Each one made me feel more of a monster every time. Her cries and her hatred toward Alaska are evident yet I just can't will myself to believe that Alaska isn't my mate.
"You want to kill me," she had whispered.
"What?" I asked surprised.
"You want me dead," she repeated.
"No I don't," I said squeezing the steering wheel. "I just want to be with Alaska."
"The other woman," she sneered. "Don't you dare say her name in front of me."
"Why not?" I snapped. "She is an amazing woman who-"
"Wants to steal my mate at all costs," she deadpanned. "Well guess what?"
"What?"
"Reject me then," she smiled. "If you want her so bad reject me. Then neither of us get what we want."
"Why don't you reject me?"
"Because unlike you," she spoke softly moving forward. "I actually am attracted to you. As much as I hate you, I can't stand to think of you chasing some girl."
My whole demeanor changed as her hand rubbed my arm. It made me realize the only reason she was so mad at me was because I only wanted Alaska.
"Now either reject me or love me now." She said close enough to feel her breath on my neck. "I am not willing to share you with her."
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Alaska's POV:
This party isn't so bad. This guy claims he's to be the future Alpha of Greenwood. His name is Andre and he is quite handsome. His dark skin, his grayish blue eyes, his muscular build. My heart would beat faster as he looked my way.
"Hey," he smiled as he walked closer to me. "You're Alaska right? Alpha Riverwalk's daughter?"
"Yeah," I smiled and very giddy since he knew who I am. "We decided to come crash your party."
"I'm glad because if you didn't I wouldn't have been able to meet such a beauty."
I blushed at his words. His words and his touch made my knees weak. He would growl in a low tone whenever another pack member tried to speak to me which flattered me. He finally asked me to dance.
"I just will apologize for stepping on your toes in advance," I laughed nervously.
"As long as you don't hurt my heart, we'll be fine." He smiled as he pulled me close.
I smiled as he moved his hands slowly down to the small of my back and his eyes never leaving mine. The way his eyes were displaying different emotions had me in a trance. His eyes would be burning with desire then become cool with love in a split second and then displaying signs of fear and trust at the same time.
"Alaska," hi sighed and then he chuckled. "I may be crazy.. But..'
"Yes?" I asked entranced in his ways. He could ask anything and I would accept.
"I believe you are my mate."
Say what?!?
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Tristan's POV:
When Liz and I finally came to an agreement we were in the parking lot. All Alaska and I would do was talk. Then Liz and I would plan our... Wedding. We had a plan.
What I hadn't planned was seeing Alaska dancing with another guy.
An Alpha at that.
"Alaska," I growled, loud enough to be heard by everyone there, catching Alaska and her Alpha by surprise. "What are you doing with my mate?!?"
Alaska's eyes watered as she pulled away from the mans arms. She ran into my arms and I kissed her long and deep. Her hands ran over my skin and I held her tightly in my arms.
"I know I love you and I will always love you." I sighed as we caught or breath.
"I love you Tristan." Then, she had a surprised look on her face and stepped back. "This was wrong Tristan. Your mate is right there."
I turned to find Liz crying as she held herself as if trying not to fall apart. Suddenly aware of what happened I held her and cooed sweet words in her ears. She finally was able to breath normally again and this time she held my hand as we talked to Alaska and... Andre.
"I'm so sorry about that Liz," Alaska apologized. "That was just-"
"Please," she smiled weakly in pain. "Just drop it."
"Ok," she whispered. Andre put his arm around Alaska and stared at me with deadly intentions for me.
"You need to stay away from Alaska man." He pretty much growled.
"Why?" I asked upset. "She is my best friend and shes-"
"My mate," he said through clenched teeth.
"Mate?" I asked, my heart tearing. "Alaska?"
"Well," she smiled pathetically. "We just met so-"
"Well we did have our moments right?" Andre asked elbowing her in the side as she forced a smile.
"Sure," she smiled looking away. Andre had look of annoyance that quickly vanished as he laughed.
"Such a jokester." He wrapped her in his arms and kissed her which took all the strength I had not to murder him.
"Liz, I'd like to talk to Alaska. Privately and I swear I won't do anything to hurt you."
"Ok," she smiled and left.
"Touch her and I will murder you," Andre said as he left.
Now it was just her, I and the elephant in the room.
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Alaska's POV:
"So," I started.
"Alaska I don't care what goes on with you and him or her and I but know I will always love you."
"Tristan we can't keep playing these games," I sighed my hands on my hips. "But I do love you. So much."
"That's why its hard for me to believe Liz," he admitted. "I don't know what's going on but well find out."
"What do we do until then?" I asked sitting down.
"Pretend we just go along with it," he said staring at my legs.
"Tristan," I sighed as I pulled him towards me. "I want you. I need you."
"Are you sure Alaska?" He asked restraining himself from ravaging me.
"Yes," I moaned. "Love me Tristan."
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Liz's POV:
"Father," Andre spoke. "Tristan and Alaska are still chasing after each other. Liz and Tristan are not moving along and I was rejected by Alaska."
"Well that is unfortunate. They could have been apart our new pack." Father spoke as he rubbed his temple. "Tristan has still not claimed you has he?"
"No," I sighed. "And I'm running out of the perfume the witch made."
"Well if you wouldn't drown yourself in it maybe you'd still have some," Andre had stated rolling his eyes.
"Well we shall visit her soon." He smiled as he stood by the window that showed the Riverwalk's territory. "We shall soon have all this land. You, Andre, will be Alpha. And Liz we will find some place to put you."
I sighed as I knew he would never give me a more important role than breeding. I never wanted to overtake the neighbors territory but my mates life is at stake.
So Tristan and Alaska will need help bringing my father down.