#Chapter3
EDWIN
I'm on the field training with the guys when the scent of my mate hits me. I search frantically until I spot her in the distance, sitting in the bleachers with a bunch of girls. I never thought she would be like the other girls.
That infuriates me, so without thinking, I head over to her. But before I reach her, Roxana stands in my way and kisses me. I gently push her away.
Edwin - What's gotten into you, Roxana?
Rox - My love, what do you mean? I just wanted to kiss my boyfriend.
Edwin - From what I can see, it's not clear to you. I'll say it again: YOU AND I ARE NOT A COUPLE! We only slept together, and now I've found my mate.
Rox - Baby, why are you lying to me?
Edwin - It's not a lie.
Rox - Who is it?
I was about to show her, but she wasn't sitting there anymore. She had left. I guess she saw the kiss Roxana gave me. I'm furious.
Edwin - This is for all of you (I point to the group of cheerleaders). The new girl is my mate.
All of them looked surprised.
Rox - Oh no! The emo girl is your mate!
Edwin - Don't call her that. Respect her. She's going to be your Luna. And this is for all of you: If I find out that anyone is bothering her, you'll have to deal with me. UNDERSTAND? (I shout at the end)
Todas - Yes, Alpha.
I head to the showers.
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After classes are over, I see her leaving in a hurry, so I follow her. That's when Judith stops her, and I activate my superhearing to listen in.
Judith - Nikki, don't you want to come with us for a while?
Nikki - Thanks, but I can't. I have some things to do.
Judith - You know, you have the same eyes. You remind me of someone famous I've seen on TV or in a magazine, but you look different.
Agustín - Hey, my love, leave the poor girl alone. You're scaring her.
Judith - Let me remember. Well, maybe next time.
Nikki - Sure.
After that, she walks away, and I approach where the guys are.
Edwin - I'm heading home, guys. See you later. And Judith, I want to talk to you later.
I don't wait for their response and get into my car. I drive back to the pack. Upon arrival, I get out of my car and enter the house to share the news with my parents.
Edwin - Mom, Dad!
Lisa - I'm in the kitchen, dear.
I make my way to the kitchen and see my mom finishing up cooking.
Edwin - Mom, I have news, and Dad.
Matt - What happened, son?
Edwin - It's good that you're both here.
Lisa - Let's eat while you tell us.
We start eating.
Edwin - I found my mate.
Both - That's great, son.
Matt - Who is it, son?
My parents don't say anything, but both of them widen their eyes and exchange a look. Finally, my dad speaks.
Matt - We should invite them for dinner.
Edwin - There's a problem.
Lisa - What's the problem, son?
Edwin - She's a human, not like us.
Matt - I'll talk to her dad. Well, let's finish eating.
We finish our meal, and I head to my room to figure out how to tell her the truth without scaring her...
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NIKI
I wake up to the alarm and turn it off. As I get out of bed and take my first step, I feel a lot of pain, as if a damn car ran over me.
I somehow manage to get into the bathroom and take a shower. After 10 minutes, I come out and go to my closet for clothes. I put on some black ripped jeans, a black blouse that reaches my abdomen, my denim jacket with some prints of my favorite band, and my studded belt around my waist.
While I was getting dressed, I noticed some bruises. After finishing, I look at myself in the mirror to see how I look, apply some makeup, and do my hair.
Ready, I grab my two bags, leave my room, and go down the stairs to the dining area. I don't see my dad anywhere; he probably left for work very early.
I grab a piece of fruit and leave the house. I get in my car and drive to school. Upon arrival, I park in the same spot as yesterday. Soon enough, the car from yesterday parks next to mine.
I get out of the car just as the other person does. To my surprise, it's Edwin, if I recall correctly. He looks at me, but I avoid eye contact. I close my car and enter the school. My phone rings, and I see the screen displaying "Mateo," my ex. I roll my eyes and hang up. Honestly, I don't want to talk to him ever again.
I enter the classroom and sit in the same spot as always. The girl who kissed Edwin yesterday comes to my place.
Rox - So, you're the supposed mate of my Edwin.
Niki - The what?
Rox - Look, you stupid girl, he's mine.
Oh, this blonde bimbo, what's her problem? Who does she think she is to talk to me like that? I stand up from my seat.
Nikki - Listen, brainless Barbie, I have no idea where you got that stupid notion that I want to steal Edwin from you.
The bimbo was about to say something when Edwin speaks up.
Edwin - Roxana, leave Nikki alone. I told you yesterday, you and I are nothing.
So, the brainless blonde is called Roxana.
Nikki - Hey, you two (I point to Edwin and Roxana), if you're going to have your little lover's spat, I suggest you don't involve me.
My phone rings again, and I see that it's the damn Mateo. He's getting on my nerves. I'm furious, so I answer.