"Best friend," I opened my eyes slightly to see Jessica staring at me. I groaned as I rolled over in my bed, I didn't want to get up. My body was still sore from the training and the mini-run I went on. It was Sunday, a girl should be able to sleep in!

"Let me die." I pulled the covers on my face more as I tried to go back to dreamland. I wanted to see my beautiful mate's face, she continued to plague my mind nonstop. My feral was no help seeing as she was continually bombing me with images of us together in very explicit forms. Let's just say I'm definitely a bottom, for god sakes now I needed to go to the bathroom now.

"I hope you're happy," I yelled as I threw the covers away from my body. I shimmed out of bed before racing to the bathroom. Once I was done with my business I couldn't even be bothered to look at the lump of a werewolf on my bed when I came out of the bathroom.

"What's in store for us today Miss Boss Lady?" I walked into my closet as I waited for her response. I tried to think if I took a shower the night before but finally decided that I was just going to take another one to be sure. My mind was always a bit fuzzy after shifting into my primal side. My feral always took most of the control seeing that's her only time to feel in tune with nature.

"We're going to be starting the training for the Winter Solace pack." I peeked my head out as I stared at her. She stared at her nails as though she hadn't just said what I heard. She was always trying to do that, she never ceased to amaze me on how she doesn't think I'll kick her butt if she didn't spit out her words fast enough.

"What do you mean train? Aren't they supposed to be doing the blood bond and then leaving?" I crossed my arms as I thought about my mate possibly trying to find a way to stay longer for me. I wished the flutter to my heart could go take a hike somewhere. I didn't need to be feeling this type of way if I had the intentions of rejecting her.

"I think someone's mate wants to stay longer to get to know them better." I rolled my eyes at the winks and suggestive eyebrow wiggle. I thought she wouldn't try my whole life with her antics but she never ceases to blow my mind.

"Not letting that one go are you?" She gave me a big wide smile as she shook her head.

"Not a fat chance."

~

Once showered and dressed, Jessica didn't waste time on dragging me out of the house. Didn't even stop to let me eat or anything, just a rude bitch I tell you. She continued to pull me along with her towards a group of packmates. I pulled my glasses down, pushing my hair out of my face. I didn't really want to interact with them but judging from the look received from Jes, I knew I didn't have a choice.

"Jessica! You made it." A high pitched voice began to talk as the person of that voice engulfed Jessica into a hug. I recognized her as Josie, a well-known pack mate around the pack if you get what I was trying to say. "Is that you? Zoyanna?" I smiled and waved at her but I guess that wasn't enough seeing as she pulled me into a hug as well.

I had to admit it did feel good to be embraced by a pack member. It brings a sort of calm feeling to the body and makes you feel relaxed, knowing that you're in a safe place. Once she pulled back she stared at me with a smile, which also surprised me seeing as I don't normally get too many smiles from others.

"I hope you girls brought your bikini because we're hitting the beach today."

Yells of excitement came from the group of females as they held up their bags. Jessica reached for my hand as she gave it a squeeze, letting me know that everything was already taken care of. I was thankful she didn't leave me empty-handed, though I knew she would never do that to me.

"Okay, girls I need you to find a driver and let's get going. We don't need to deal with any males today!" The crowd cheered as everyone followed the directions. I followed behind Jessica as she pulled me along to a silver Toyota, I squinted to see who was inside and almost stopped in my tracks.

"Is that my mate?" I questioned as I turned my head towards Jes, she gave me an awkward smile as she tried to play it off as an accident.

"This is low," I growled lowly as she continued to lead me to the car. I had to admit that my mate was looking absolutely scrumptious. I admired the fact that her hair was pinned up showing off her flawless face. I stared at her neck and my feral readjusted herself against the marrow of my bones.

"Very, very low."

I opened the front door and got in, Jessica went in the back. I didn't look at her, I could feel her eyes on me as they ran over my body. I shivered at the feeling of having her look at me as the tingles slowly started to build up as we sat here. I couldn't deny my feral as she basically forced her will over mines, my head snapping towards my mate.

My eyes connected with her dazzling brown ones, she was staring intently at me as though trying to figure me out. I let my face roam over her face, my eyes dropping down to her lips as I thought about all the different things she could do with them to me. I took a shaky breath out as more and more images began to pop up in my mind. It was hard to inhale her scent and not rip her clothes.

"I thought you wouldn't come." I tried not to let her words affect me but by the way, she looked at me I'm sure she could see the disappointment in my eyes. I snapped out the trance she had on me and turned around towards Jessica, glaring. She just sat there and gave me a big smile while holding her thumbs up.

Why don't you just talk to her Zoy?"

I rolled my eyes, deciding not to respond to that question. She knew why I didn't want to speak to my beautiful mate, I would be just giving the bond what it wants. I could feel it feeding off the connection that I and my mate clearly had. I had to stop it from getting any stronger, I needed to control myself and not do anything rash to put me in a difficult position.

"So are you excited for training?"

My mate who was now driving shrugged her shoulders. I was glad she was looking at the road because it allowed me to admire her features more, take in more what the Moon Goddess had given me. I saw a mark on her forehead near her hairline and wondered where she got that from. I scanned over her clear skin admiring the way the sun shined on it.

"My pack is very excited, they have been talking non stop about it." Her lips pulled into a small smile, she looked beautiful smiling. My feral sent me an image of marking her neck, right in the crook of it. Hearing her moaning in my ears as I brought her to the brink of pleasure. I had to look away from her, instead focusing on the scenery that was passing us by. I pushed my feral out of my mind because I didn't have time dealing with her horny ass.

"Well, my best friend is an amazing teacher." I scowled into the window. "I'm sure she wouldn't have any problem helping you." I felt her eyes on me once again, this time the tingles rushing even faster. My face began heating up as the pleasure racked over my body from having her look at me.

"I hope she wouldn't, I would love to get to know her better but she's not giving me a chance." I rolled my eyes at the cheesy words. I was doing this for her own good, she deserves someone better than me. I didn't want her getting too attached seeing as I'll be rejecting her. I don't know when seeing as I have to work with my will power over my feral and actually having the strength to do it.

"Well, maybe she doesn't want a mate," I said as I turned my attention to her. This was the first time that I was addressing her directly and it felt good to look into her eyes. She looked at me before turning her head back to the road. I smacked my lips before turning my attention back to the window I was looking out of.

"Well maybe her mate will do everything in her power to change that."

"What if she rejects you?"

I heard Jessica gasp as she listened to our conversation. I didn't expect myself to say that it just came out. It was taboo in my culture to reject your mate and you had to have some serious mental strength to pull yourself and your wolf through the rejection. That's why most mates just work together to figure something out, always eventually coming back to each other.

"Well, I hope she's prepared for a fight."

~

I pulled my glasses over my eyes as I laid on the towel. We had finally made it to the beach and the ladies all decided to go swimming. I chose to stay behind to just bask in the sweet feeling of sunshine. I took a look inside my own head to try to find balance with my feral.

Ever since my mate had come, our balance has been out of whack. I understood why she didn't want to rebalance but I knew it was needed for us to function. I was tired of feeling her grind against my bones, I knew it was punishment for not accepting our mate with open arms but I wished she would just understand from my side.

Though she was more primal, she didn't care about human things. She just wanted to be fed, protected, and safe with her mate. She was a simple feral, she didn't require much from me. All she expects is me to do my best and to take our mate with open arms. I tried to level with her but she snatched herself away from my bones, instead of becoming a weight that has settled on top.

"Can we talk?"

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I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! It was fun writing this one!

Where do you think Zoy and her mate's relationship will go? Any ideas on if her feral will rebalance with her?

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