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"You are being irrational!" I yelled loudly as Nate's grip tightened on the steering wheel. His jaw tensed as he knuckles turned white which was an indicator that his anger was rising though I ignored the warning. "Carter is the one who is my mate, not you!" I fought him again wanting him to know that I didn't appreciate him telling me what to do and forcing me to leave my pack after only a short time. I knew part of my anger wasn't directed at him I was mad at myself. I should have said something before, I had my family and Carter there, they would have backed me up. I know they would have. But I clammed up, I followed Nate's command like an obedient dog officially screwing myself over.

"Enough! Just shut up!" He ordered as his speed increased dramatically causing me to gulp as he weaved in and out of traffic dangerously.

I did what he said once more and kept my mouth shut as he finished driving 'home' at an intense speed may I add. Though as soon as he pulled into his pack land I started in again. "You can't keep bossing me around, I'm not a little puppet" I hissed as he glanced at me quickly, his light eyes penetrating into my profile which would usually make me cower in fear yet I wasn't backing down, not this time. Wyatt was right I had to take control of the situation and if Nate got me back up to his room there was no leaving.

"I never said you were" he spoke calmly as he jumped from his car. "Get out" he demanded as he slammed the door. I knew he just wanted me into the house and locked back in his room before Carter got back and I wasn't going to make it that easy for him.

Instead of obliging with his request, I crossed my arms stubbornly over my chest as I remained seated in the car. His eyebrows rose as he walked around the front of the car glaring at me through the windshield the entire time. The icy stare of his blue eyes was honestly terrifying though I tried to remain confident at least I hoped I appeared that way. 'I said get out' his wolf spoke to mine harshly from outside the car.

'Listen to him' my wolf demanded though I ignored her as well, she was a traitor. I don't care who marked us, that doesn't change the fact of who the Moon Goddess chose for me.

"I don't have to listen to you!" I hollered from inside the car making sure to lock eyes with him on the other side of the glass. His lips twitched up slowly forming a perfect smirk that was honestly had me petrified. Why the hell would he be smirking?! Without another second passing by, Nate yanked open my door, slowly he leaned down slightly to get a better view of me. He flashed me a stern look as if giving me another chance to listen to him before he forced me to obey.

"Last chance princess" he stated smugly as his muscles flexed under his navy blue t-shirt. When I didn't budge, he let out a long exaggerated sigh before reaching into the car. With one swift move, he grabbed my upper arm and pulled my body out with an effortless tug.

"Let go!" I shrieked as I attempted to get loose from his hold by thrashing my arms about though he was much stronger than I was. "Stop treating me like a prisoner!" I raged out ignoring all the signs that were signaling for me to stop pushing him. It was as if I was playing a unique version of Russian Roulette with the Alpha, I knew I would lose but I played anyway.

His grip tightened on me as my words met his ears. "A prisoner?" He shouted tugging my body closer until our chests collided "I'm giving you the chance to have the best life possible, Jamie. You're just too fucking stubborn to see it" he continued with his flawed reality.

The best life possible? Is he insane?! "Right Nate, because I wanted to be marked by someone I don't know, and be so close to my mate every day but not be able to be with him! Not to mention that you're cruel. You are a sick, sick person" I screamed back becoming more and more oblivious to the people gathering to watch our exchange. I knew I was getting under his skin with every second that ticked up he was getting more and more anger.

"You get to be Luna, I upgraded you!"

"I'm not a fucking phone Nate!" My voice increased just as his did. "I don't want to be your stupid Luna. You're delusional if you think anyone would ever want to be that close to you" I spat harshly officially snapping.

I felt proud of myself for finally standing up to the all mighty Alpha. That is until he stepped backward and let his large snow colored wolf dive out. Without missing a beat his head pushed roughly into my stomach as he tried to get a rise out of me. Even as I stood at my full height of five foot four, his wolf was level with my chest, his large size frightening me as he rammed his snout into my midriff once more.

I pushed back on his wolf's face hoping he would wake up and see what he was doing. However, my hopes didn't come true. Instead, as I shoved him away he opened his mouth to growl at me. His bright white teeth were blinding me as I focused in on his extra sharp canines, he lifted his lips letting out a snarl leading me to believe he was going to attack me any minute.

Even though I was scared out of my mind, I knew I needed to stand up for myself, and if that meant fighting Nathaniel Ryder I was prepared to do so. 'You have to' I told my wolf who was against the idea of hurting her mate.

His eyes widened dramatically as I shifted readily to take him on. 'I didn't know you had it in you' he snickered tauntingly as I leaped forward in an attempt to grab him but he just backed up. 'You have to be quicker than that, princess'.

'I hate you!' I grunted as I jumped forward again this time having my jaw open as I got a mouthful of fur. The shock was clear on his wolf's face as well as the others who had gathered around. I could practically see steam radiating from his body as I released my hold on him realizing that I really latched on to my new Alpha. A threat alone was punishable by death but an attack had no mercy.

Nate glared into my eyes with utter disbelief as the crimson liquid began to flow down his white coat and the bitter taste engulfed my mouth. 'Nate I'm-' I began to apologize but was cut off as his wolf jumped forward, snapping out and biting my jaw closed.

I squealed, letting out a desperate cry as I attempted to push my paws into the ground and pull away from him. Though Nate had other plans as he clamped on my snout even harder and shook me around like a rag doll. I could hear people screaming and begging for their Alpha to release me. "You're going to kill her!" A small child screamed as he shook me once more before tossing my body to the side.

I hunched my wolf up in a ball hoping that it would fend Nate off long enough for someone to help me. I could hear his heavy sporadic breathing become louder and louder and I knew he was coming closer. I peered up at the massive wolf above me as he stood directly over me his body caging me in. 'Please don't' I begged fearing he would do the worse.

Once he heard my words, his face instantly softened as a sadness grew in his turquoise eyes as if it really set in what he had done. "Oh my God Jamie!" I could hear Carter scream loudly from a short distance away. "What did you do?!" He yelled at Nate as he shoved his wolf back though Nate didn't object for once. Instead, he took that moment to back himself up but he never took his eyes off of me.

Ignoring that I was in my wolf form, Carter leaned down and picked up my body as he held me to his chest. "Don't worry I'll get you help" he whispered "just relax" his voice was soft as he tried to calm my racing heart. Slowly he leaned down and kissed my now closed eyes. "Please be okay" he murmured not intending for me to hear him.

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As soon as Jamie had fallen asleep I took it upon myself to address the cowardly man that I knew was standing outside of the pack doctor's wing of the house. I yanked open the door and sure enough there he was. Our eyes locked, he looked sympathetic whereas I knew mine were hateful. "How is she?" He asked lightly, clearing his throat in the process.

"How is she?!" I yelled dominantly not bothering to respect him any further "you nearly ripped her face-off, Nate!" His gaze quickly diverted to the ground as a look of disappointment took over his face. His chapped lips turned down forming a pout as his chin shook as if he was on the brink of tears.

"I didn't mean to hurt her... I...I just lost it" he reasoned anxiously as reality became clear for him. It was as if he thought an apology would be enough but he couldn't change what he had done, none of it. He can try to hide it all he wants but it's obvious since he marked Jamie, he's beginning to care for her. I know this because the old Nate wouldn't give two shits if he did, in fact, kill someone yet his aura screamed regret but I took no sympathy for him.

"You're a danger to everyone around you and you know it. You don't think about things, you just react" I gave him the same speech I have before as I tried to control my wolf who was begging to get out and retaliate. "I know things are hard for you but you literally tried to kill our mate," I said honestly. Surprisingly enough he didn't correct me in saying that Jamie was not my mate as he had many times prior. Even though I still felt as though Jamie was mine it was becoming clear they were starting a bonding of their own. However, Nate just ruined all chances of having her.

Nate sighed as he massaged his temples sporadically attempting to calm himself. "I just- I just need to talk to her" He blurted out almost in a pleading manner as I shook my head immediately. There was no way I would take the chance of him going around her. Had I not shown up when I did, she could have been dead.

"No," I told him sternly as though I was the one calling shots even though he could overrule my decision easily, he didn't. "If you really care about her Nate let her go. Let her go on with her life without having to worry about your insecurities and anger taking over" I proposed as his blue eyes widened with sadness. I could tell this wasn't an easy decision for him, he didn't want to let her go.

I chomped on the inside of my cheek nervously awaiting what he would say next. It wasn't like Nate to give up easily yet I think he realized he had no choice. If he forced Jamie to stay she would just be terrified of him until the end of time."Just tell me this Carter is she going to be okay?" He asked the concern clear in his voice. I gulped wanting to tell him it was none of his business and that he had no right to know anything but, I knew fighting with him further could only make things worse.

"Doctor Vasquez says she will heal quickly perk of being a wolf I guess. Luckily you didn't tear anything but her flesh" I informed him sarcastically spewing out information as his guilt visibly grew. He swallowed hard, folding his shoulders inward to express him giving up.

After a second of mental debating he spoke up again "alright," he cleared his throat "she's free to go" he added though it looked like it was killing him to say those words.

I wanted to be the bigger guy. I wanted to allow him to see her and explain why he did what he did. After all, I knew she would want to hear it but I couldn't. I wouldn't grant permission for him to weasel his way back in. For once he was actually listening to me and I planned to take full advantage of it.

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As Carter and I pulled up to my old pack land I grew increasingly nervous. It wasn't just the fact that our visit earlier didn't go so well but now that I coming back in an injured state I knew tensions would be high. "Just let me tell them" I whispered peeking over to Carter as he nodded his head encouragingly. He lifted our hands which were entwined as he kissed my knuckles, leaving small pecks on each one.

I knew as soon as the guards at the front gate saw me they would inform my family of my current state so it wasn't a surprise when my brother was already outside waiting. His eyes scanned me darkly causing me to gulp. "It will be alright" Carter vowed flashing me a light smile as he released my hand so I could exit the car.

"What happened?" Trent growled lowly the second my feet touched the driveway. "Nate did this?" He pried his fists clenching at his sides as the anger took over his body.

I shook my head nervously not wanting a war to explode. "It's not that bad besides the doctor said I will be completely healed in a couple of days" I assured him though all I really did was dodge his question. I was practically cowering at just the thought of another fight between my family and Nate. He had made it very clear today just how strong and hot-headed he was, and that was something I never wanted to experience again.

"He tried to rip your face off!" My brother reasoned not bothering to downplay the situation the slightest bit. "I don't care how long it takes to heal he attacked you, Jamie. Why are you protecting him?" He spat having a valid point to his question. Why was I protecting Nathaniel Ryder?

I could feel the tears forming in my eyes as I thought of his wolf shaking me around in a blinded rage. It wasn't just the attack alone that had me on edge, it was all the hurt and pain that laid in his eyes taunting me with the unknown. "I attacked him first" I squealed defending Nate as Trent's bright pools widened dramatically along with Carter's. "I am the one who latched onto his neck he had to defend himself."

"He's three times your size, Jamie he doesn't need to use that much force to defend himself" Carter added and though his voice was calm he was sporting a smug look as he wrapped his arm around my waist protectively. I nodded my head lightly knowing he was right yet still wanting to stand up for Nate.

"Come here" Trent sighed lightly, letting his irritation disappear for now as he opened his arms. Without thought I leaped into his body, he held me tightly just as he had done many times while we were growing up. "It's okay you're back now and I won't let anything happen to you."

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"Are you fucking stupid?!" Chloe screamed loudly as she slammed my bedroom door shut and then placed her hands roughly on her hips having quite the attitude. I could practically feel her gaze burning into my face as I stared at the newly mud-stained carpets

"I know I fucked up" I whispered as she glared at me dumbfoundedly. There was no denying that I went too far today. It doesn't matter if Jamie bites me first, what I did cross the line and I knew that.

"Ya think?" She sneered rudely though I deserved the bashing. "Jamie was your second chance and you blew it" she added making me feel like an even bigger piece of shit. I could practically feel the disappointment radiating off of her by this point. Even though Chloe hadn't supported my decision of marking Jamie and she thought I was a huge jerk for doing that to Carter, she believed I could have made it work. Having Jamie wearing my claim could have aided her in falling for me. That was until I ruined it.

"Don't you think I know that?" I yelled back harshly as her eyebrows lifted as if she was shocked by my outburst. I must admit I hated being rude to her but right now the last thing I wanted to do was be reminded of my latest screw-up.

She closed the distance between us as she jabbed her pointer finger into my chest repeatedly. "You need to get your shit together Nathaniel. You are twenty-two years old and the leader of this pack yet sometimes you act as if you are still just a child" Chloe scrutinized me and I didn't argue back. How could I? She was right.

I could put up a front when it came to most people and they would just brush me off thinking I was just an asshole. However, my sister knew me well enough she knew it was all an act. Just as she knew me very well, I knew her well. That's why I wasn't surprised when she dropped her tough act and hugged onto my neck in an attempt to comfort me knowing that at that moment I needed it. It was as if Chloe could see past the plan of making Jamie fall for me, she knew I was, in fact, starting to fall for her.

Mating was completely different than human dating. Our bonds were meticulously woven to create the perfect connection. Ones strengthens complimented their partners weaknesses. The Moon Goddess designed each of us with the intent of find our ideal counterpart.

In marking Jamie I changed destiny. I disrupted fate for my own gain but my action trickled down to everyone affected. Claiming her as my own didn't just give me a right to a portion of her mind, heart and soul it gave her a fraction of me in exchange.

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