by Seether.

Enjoy!

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As I walked down the stairs to where I knew Nate was waiting, I kept debating what to say to my pack- well my old pack, I guess. I knew if I told them about Nate wrongfully marking me that my brother would probably try to kill him. Scratch probably he would try to kill him. Though, I did not want to lie to them because the truth is Nate is not my actual mate, yet he felt like my mate. If they knew the truth, then there was no way they would let me leave and I would never see Carter again.

Carter. I could smell his strong scent instantly as I descended the stairs pulling me from my racing mind. His dark eyes quickly met mine as a small smile stretched his perfect lips. Without thought I leaped into his arms and took in his woodsy smell, never wanting to let go. As I pulled from the hug I leaned on my tippy toes and kissed his lips briefly. I did not care who was in the room or what they thought. Carter was mine and I was going to show it.

'Stop it' my wolf fought me pleadingly. I know she wanted Nate as her mate, but I could not ignore how I felt about Carter, it was inevitable.

'I missed you' Carter spoke huskily through our mind link and making me blush externally and my wolf to grunt with disapproval.

"That's enough" Nate interjected sternly as he stepped around Carter only to glare into his profile, a look of betrayal dominating his features.

"You look beautiful" Carter complimented me ignoring his Alpha's command. My blush deepened as he stroked his fingers against my forearms delicately and examined my face as if wanting to memorize my features.

"Thank you" I whispered peering into his soft gaze that I quickly grew to adore.

'Stop flirting with him' Nate demanded as my gaze flickered to him. His square jaw was rammed shut as he took me in slowly, his stare raking me from bottom to top.

"Well, he is my mate" I stated out loud wanting Carter to know what Nate was secretly saying.

"No, he's not" he growled argumentatively, gripping my wrist, and tugging me away from Carter, past the entryway, and near the door. I know I should not provoke him, but I was not going to deny the facts. Even though I could now feel Nate's emotions due to his claim on me, Carter's feelings were just as strong inside of me. Tossing his hands about Nate urged for my attention. "This is Brett he's my third in command, Chloe's mate and Carter's brother" Nate rambled as he introduced me to a spitting image of Carter minus the fact that he had a bit fairer complexion. The two brothers looked nearly identical though Brett was not as broad nor as tall their features were like a mirror image.

"It's nice to meet you," I told him as he smiled in a friendly manner looking at his brother before setting his sights on me once more. You could tell he was unsure about this entire ordeal like he was not comfortable with what took place yet not knowing what to do about it.

Chuckling he spoke, "You too Jamie" he and Chloe both staring between my two mates. As weird as it is to call them both that, it is exactly what they are.

"Alright, you guys can follow us" Nate instructed as he grasped my hand in his large one, his fingers overlapping as he clutched me and pulled me roughly.

"You're coming?" I asked Carter as I turned my head to gawk at him though he was fixated on my hand in his Alpha's.

Hearing a scoff, I knew Nate did not like my eagerness to be around Carter. "Well, he is my Beta" he purred matter of factly not allowing Carter to speak for himself.

"Well, why not take one car then? You know to use less gas, save the environment" I joked though I was being serious. Turning back forward my eyes instantly met Nate's as he glared at me, his eyebrows furrowing with frustration. His hold on my hand tightened slightly, nudging me closer to him and farther from Carter.

'Not unless you want your sweet ex-mate to die for looking at you' I gulped slightly upon hearing his words and followed closely behind him.

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* Nathaniel Ryder *

I pulled up to Jamie's pack land instantly recognizing the name "La Meute de La Lune Bleue" which of course translates to the blue moon pack. They were a large pack and well known in the state, but I wasn't worried. I was Nathaniel Ryder nothing scared me. Snickering at my reflection in the rearview mirror I knew I had this in the bag.

I followed Jamie's directions as I wized my Charger across the smoothly paved roads taking in my surroundings as I did so. Carter's Challenger glided behind mine easily and I could see people focused on us as we passed no doubt trying to figure out who we were and why we were here.

"Why are you nervous?" I asked her when I could feel both her and her wolf were on edge. I glanced to my right as she wiped her sweaty palms on her purple dress which showed off her gorgeous toned legs.

"What am I going to tell them?" She questioned quietly and not sarcastic and feisty like she always was. Her top teeth raked over as they bit her bottom lip worriedly, though it was sexy in its own innocent way.

I shrugged. That was easy. "That you found your mate and you are going to be the Luna of Paquete de Luna de Sangre" I smirked happily as she shot me a glare. I loved the sound of having a Luna. I had waited far too long to feel full and now that the opportunity is here, I will not let it slip through my fingers.

"I'm not lying to my family" Jamie hissed ever so stubbornly crushing my plans yet again. Do not get me wrong I love her feisty streak and that she does not let me win easily. However, it would make life much simpler if she could be passive every now and then.

"It's not lying. I am your mate and I've marked you so you shall be my Luna" I explained once again. Why did she have to be so difficult? Regardless of what happened in the past, she needs to face the facts already. There was no dodging this. She cannot be unmarked, and Carter can't re-mark her as he is proven so why not just accept it? I mean come on it is not like she forced to be bound to an Omega for eternity. She has a good life set out in front of her, she needs to embrace it. That is why I brought Carter along, though he is a total twit he can come in handy. If Jamie wishes to tell the truth about what went down, she will lose him too.

Jamie pointed to a large house in the community as I pulled up to it. Their land was set up differently than mine though it still seemed to be tidy and have its own order. Instead of having one mansion-sized house, everyone shared as I had, they had a bunch of regular houses on a large property, so everyone was separate.

As soon as my car came to a stop, two guys walked from the house, both looked slightly relieved as they spotted the brunette in my passenger seat. Without waiting for my permission Jamie jumped from my car as she ran into one guy's arms. Why was she so eager to escape me? I know she feels the pull. I could not even be jealous when I saw him, it was obvious they were related. His hair was the same brown shade as hers and the intense bright blue of his eyes matched hers perfectly, her brother I am assuming.

'Introduce us' I urged as she hugged on to the second guy, who was clearly not a family member. I watched closely as his hand laced around the small of her back a little too friendly if you ask me. But before Jamie could oblige with my command an older woman darted from the house and she squealed "Jamie!" This must be her mother, time to turn on the charm.

"Come in dears your father is waiting," she told Jamie as she ushered us all in, but my eyes could not stay anywhere but on Mr. all too friendly and his stupid overgrown bleached hair.

"Hi dad" Jamie greeted her father as we walked into the house. My new mates' scent was draped in every inch of the home as I took in the comforting feel of the room we were led to. The house was typical of human standards. Nothing appeared to be too expensive or unrealistic. In fact, it had more of a hand me down feel to it.

"It would be nice of you to call next time you plan on staying out all night" he reprimanded as he stood up from his chair and took a whiff into the air. Instantly his eyes darted to me then to the brothers behind me before resting back on me again. "Who are they?" He questioned, nodding his head in our direction.

"Guys this is Nathaniel Ryder my umm" she paused to look at me, her throat bobbed as she gulped deeply "my mate." Now I smirked as I extended my hand first to her father, the mother, brother, and the dude who would not stop looking at Jamie.

As I looked at Carter, I could instantly tell he was in a panic as he tried to figure out why Jamie called me her mate instead of him. 'Leave her be' I ordered him as he exhaled dramatically officially ending him from using his wolf to communicate with her.

"His Beta Carter, and his third in command Brett. Guys this is my dad George, my mother Mary, my brother Trent, and our future Alpha Wyatt" everyone shook hands as Jamie sat on the couch nervously. Wyatt huh? He is a guy I will be watching very closely. Patting the cushion next to her she hinted for me to join her, which I happily obliged.

"You've already marked my sister I see" Trent began as he sniffed the air and I knew my scent was pouring from her open wound. "Wouldn't you say it's a bit soon considering Lynn said you two only met last night?" First off, who the fuck is Lynn? Second, why was this any of his business?

"When you hit it off as well as we did, you can't wait to become one" I explained with a forced smile, my reply seeming almost political. I heard a slight snicker from my right, and I knew Jamie was trying her very best to keep her snarky comments to a minimum.

"I would have appreciated meeting you first" her dad spoke up, making me want to roll my eyes. Sorry I did not ask for your permission old man. I also did not ask her true mate for his blessing either.

"My apologies sir. I meant no disrespect" I continued to charm them with bright smiles and perfect eye contact. These people are way too easy. I could feel some discomfort rolling through Jamie's body. She did not like deceiving them and she did not like how smoothly I could lie.

"You seem too young to be an Alpha" Wyatt proposed almost cockily as his eyes burned into mine in a challenging way. "What happened to your parents?"

It took every fiber of my being not to shift and rip him limb from limb but that would not look too great in front of the future in-laws. "My father past five years ago and my mother left the pack shortly after. Also, I am not that young, I'm twenty-two" I spoke calmly making sure to keep my voice steady and under control. Nosey little prick.

"What are your plans for school Jamie?" Her mother asked softly. School? What is she in college or something? She can just give that up right now, no Luna of mine needs to be running off to have some career. The pack needed to be her life, that was what a good Luna does.

'What school?' I questioned Jamie through our mind link as she shifted her head in my direction. Quickly her face paled as her eyebrows pulled downward and shielded her anxious lids.

'I'm in high school' she informed me as I tried my best not to yell at her. How could she not tell me she was in high school?! Did she not think that was an important piece of information!

'How are you in high school when you were in a club?' I shrieked angrily feeling my entire body tense up and my muscles to ripple against my back.

'I used a fake ID' good going Jamie way to be honest.

"I'll drop out" she spoke up and now I did turn to look at her again. Her brown hair falling perfectly around her shoulders as I took in the beauty of her face. What is wrong with me? Mate or not, I will not fall for her.

"You're not dropping out" I stated firmly as her dad nodded his head agreeing with me. 'How old are you?' I whispered even though it was clear no one else could hear.

'Eighteen' at least she is legal. Though, by-laws of wolves what I had done to her was probably illegal regardless of age.

"It may be none of my business but I don't feel comfortable letting my sister go with you when your Beta looks like he's infatuated with her" Trent spoke up causing me to turn and glare at Carter.

'Stop blowing it' I ordered sternly. Was he completely stupid? Did he not realize that if they found out and kept Jamie from me, he would also lose out on her? Granted when she comes back, I am not allowing much interaction between them, but he does not know that.

"I'm not infatuated with her; I'm looking at her like that because I am the one who is her mate." He spoke up bravely causing everyone to turn to me with wide confused eyes.

I am going to kill him.