Chapter 21: A Bad Day

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Anna

It was Wednesday afternoon and I was in my apartment reading "Decker's Wood." I would never admit reading this book but sometimes I go for the sexy passionate romance stories. As for my own story, I did not go to meet Caleb yesterday. The note he gave me in class said that 'carnations represent sincere love. I will do anything to prove that I am truthful to you.' Today he did not really talk to me. He seemed to be sulking about my ignoring his calls. He did leave a spike of red gladioli in front of my door but no note this time.

I reached the part of the book where the main character dances 'Cowboy Casanova,' for her guy and it made me feel like dancing. I am still learning how to dance country. This is not the usual country song but it will do. The lyrics even make me feel identified. I found the song on my phone and stood up. 

I swayed my hips at the rhythm of the music, played with my hair and sang out loud even though I was as off-key as always. 

Halfway through the song, my doorbell rang. 

I danced my way to the front door; I opened it and greeted a smiling Kathe. This girl is the happiest person I know. Even after being rejected she smiles again. 

I kept dancing and motioned her to join me. She grimaced and I guessed she was sore; She danced with me anyway. I closed the door without locking it and turned the music up. Kathe is actually a good dancer. 

She sang her heart off. It seems that I am not the only one who feels identified with the song. We sang and danced the rest of the song. 

After the song was over we sat on the couch. Kathe was panting and I went to the kitchen to get her a glass of water. I gave her the water and she gulped it down. 

There was a soft knock on the door and I yelled that the door was not locked. Matt opened the door; I greeted him and took Kathe's hand pulling her up. We walked to the clearing.

"So, you turned down Caleb's invitation," said Matt.

"Why would accept it after last time? It is like putting my heart in his hands and begging him not to let it fall to the ground while he jumps on a pogo stick. No, thanks."

He stopped walking and covered his mouth with one hand silencing a chuckle. "I think he would not hurt you like before."

I met his eyes and crossed my arms. "Are you telling me he would hurt me somehow else?" He looked away.

"Yes," he whispered. "But he does want you to be his Luna. Maybe if you spent more time together he would see what we all see in you and fall in love." 

I raised one eyebrow. I am going to ignore how he low key confessed to me just now. "Why would he hurt me?"

Matt still refused to look at me and grabbed his own wrist as he talked. "He wants you because you would make him stronger. You know."

I nodded. "I am a strong werewolf and an Alpha's daughter. So?"

His wide eyes finally met mine. "So? You are not hurt by that? He does not love you. He wants power."

I chuckled. "That is nothing new I have been an Alpha's daughter almost my whole life. I know the drill. By the way you are like the worst wingman ever." He laughed.

"Almost all of your life?" he asked. I put on a wide smile and avoided answering.

"What are you planning to do?" asked Kathe.

I shrugged. "Nothing in particular. I will stay for the whole school year and if he has not proven to me that he wants me because of me and not my power, I will just go back to my pack." I kicked a pebble and put my hands in my pockets. 

"Just like that?" she asked.

I put an arm across her shoulders and turned her away from Matt. "You cannot force people to love you," I whispered. "You can only decide how much you are worth and reject anything but what you deserve." She smiled and Matt cleared his throat.

"You know I could still hear you, right?" he asked. "I know. I did it for the dramatic effect."

"Let me get this straight, you will stay until the end of the school year, even if he rejects you," said Matt.

"Yup." I sighed. "Welcome to the reality of the adult world. I cannot just quit my first job. I still need good references for future jobs."

They both nodded.

"Let's begin, then. I asked you to wear workout clothes because to have a strong wolf you also need to be a strong person. So, the first step is to train in your human form. You will run across the woods barefoot and then we will do some exercises and fight in our human forms."

After another good day of training, the siblings left. They have not complained so far and have followed all of my instructions. I wish half of my warriors were as determined as them. Xander has not called me again. He just has sent good night and good morning texts which I ignored.

On Thursday morning a white violet awaited for me. This one did have a note, which only said 'please.' I looked up the meaning of this flower. "Oh..." I whispered as I read. "Almost convincing." Let's take a chance on happiness. Gamble on love, it said. I was getting annoyed. I put the poor flower with the others. It was not its fault. I teared the note in tiny pieces and let the wind blow them away. It is quite obvious that today I am in a bad mood. 

I drove to school and Caleb was waiting for me by my parking spot. I walked out of my car and ignored his greeting as I passed by him. He took my hand and pulled me back. I shoved his hand away.

"How can I help you Mr. King?"

He took a step forward. "Did something bad happened?" he asked tilting his head.

"Why do you care?" I glared at him.

"I care about you," he said and he reached to touch one lock of my hair but I took a step back.

"Do not say it if you do not mean it. For now, stay away from me. I have had enough of your lies!" I growled, turned around and walked to the school. I am fed up with this game.

Caleb skipped my class. The day went on as usual, hours passed like minutes and soon I was back home. As I pulled up on my driveway I noticed another car I did not recognize. I walked to my apartment to find the handsome guy I was mad at standing in front of my door. He smiled and pulled me into a hug. I wriggled my way out. 

"How long have you been here? You must be tired." I opened the front door. 

"I just arrived. I am good. Don't worry." 

We walked into my apartment. 

"Make yourself at home. Do you want anything to drink? Water, juice, a beer?" 

He sat on my sofa. "Water is fine." 

I walked to him, gave him the glass with water and sat on the couch across him. I stared at him as he drank his water. He noticed and looked back at me. 

"Like what you see?" he asked. I scoffed and looked away.

"Xander, you know I am an Alpha's daughter right?" I asked. 

He put the glass on the coffee table. "Yes, I know. Why?" 

I sighed. "Is that the reason you are nice to me?" I looked away. 

He stood up and walked to me. He knelt in front of me peering at my face. "Of course no. I am nice to you because I love you." 

I stared into his green eyes. He seemed so honest. He cupped my cheek and moved until his lips were almost brushing mine. I turned my head away. 

"You love me, like a friend?" 

He let go off me and sat back on the couch. He motioned me to sit next to him. I walked and sat keeping as much distance between us as I could. 

"I love you like a friend and something else." He took my hands in his. 

"Like what?" I asked. 

He looked away. "Are you really making me confess my feelings first thing as I come visit you?" 

I nodded. "Well, I told you that I want you to be my mate, and I love you. Not because of your family or strength. I want you as a person. You would make me the happiest person on the world if you chose me." 

He put his hand on the back of my head and tried to kiss me again.

"What were you doing last Sunday?" I asked. 

He let go off me again and chuckled. "Are you acting all weird because I did not text you that one day. I was dealing with pack matters, I told you." 

I gripped my own hands trying to maintain my confidence. This is the part I was waiting for. "Why are you so involved in pack matters, though? Are you an Alpha? And help me God if you decide to lie to me again." 

He looked at me eye widened and nodded. I sighed. Finally some honesty.

"Then, Alpha Alexander Hunter. What do I owe the pleasure to be your friend?" 

He scowled. "This is the reason I had not told you. I knew you would believe all the lies they say about me." 

I stood up and walked to the kitchen to get my cellphone. "All the lies? So you were not with another girl last Sunday." I sat back in front of him. 

"If you must know, no, I wasn't." 

I rolled my eyes and put my cellphone in front of his eyes, showing him the conversation. 

He blanched and gritted his teeth. "That does not prove anything."

I laughed. "Only that you lied to me over and over again." 

He looked away and covered his face with one hand. "That is none of your business. I do not get jealous and complain about what you do." 

I took a deep breath. "You are right, but I do tell you the truth. So now you tell me, was it a girl?" 

He looked back at me and nodded without meeting my eyes. 

"Your girlfriend?" 

He shook his head no. "You are the only girl I care about and that is true." 

I closed my hands and let my nails dig into my palms to calm down. "Was that the firs time?" I asked. 

He shifted his weight on his seat. "No it wasn't."

I stood up and took a few backwards toward my front door. "You are no different from him." I felt tears welling up in my eyes. He stood up. "Do not follow me. You can stay here. I will come back tomorrow." 

I tried to open the door but he slammed it close. He turned me around and kissed me, hard. His arms were snaked around me, making it impossible for me to move. 

He broke the kiss and rested his forehead against mine. "I am sorry."

"Were you planing to change if I accepted your proposal?" I asked. 

He did not answer. I looked into his eyes. There was all the answer I needed. 

"I will not lie to you again," he said. 

"Then say it out loud!" 

He bit his lip before talking. "No, I wasn't." 

I shook my head. "I do not understand you." 

"Sorry," he whispered. 

I had heard enough. I kissed him. I let all my frustration and anger flow through that kiss. I bit his lips and he grunted. His hands roamed through my body. He tried to take my shirt off and I pushed him away with all my strength. He stumbled back and almost fell. He stared at me, his eyebrows raised. I took my keys from the hook by the door. 

"As I said, make yourself comfortable. Tomorrow you will be my best friend again and nothing else. Do not bring girls to my apartment. Follow me and I will never forgive you." I left and he did not interfere this time. I drove to the pack house. 

The last person I wanted to see was sitting at the front porch of the house. He should be at the Alpha's house. I considered driving away but he spotted me and walked up to my car. "It is nice seeing you he..." He scrunched his nose. "Anna, get out of the car," he said in his Alpha voice. Shit.

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