We stood there for what seemed like hours not saying anything. I wasn't even sure why she was still here. Part of me wished she wouldn't have come back. The feelings she stirred in me were not something I knew how to deal with nor was I comfortable with having them in the first place. It felt wrong to be attracted to her--like I was betraying Olivia.

"I don't want this, you know,'' she finally spoke. The anger in her voice took me off-guard. "I don't want to be your mate. I never wanted a mate in the first place--let alone an alpha." The more she talked, the less it felt like she was talking to me. It was almost as if she was speaking to herself, keeping her eyes cast down.

"You're an idiot then." My words came out blunt, and she looked up with fury at me.

"What did you say?" I watched as her eyes began turning black, and her fists clenched at her sides. Even though her rage was plain as day, I didn't hesitate to repeat my prior statement, knowing it would only fuel her temper.

"I said you are an idiot then," I repeated slowly, making sure she heard me clearly.

"What you think I should just throw myself into your arms like you're some sort of god just because you're an almighty alpha?" The sarcasm rolled off her sharp tongue. "Well I am sorry to break it to you but--"

"No!" I yelled using the most authoritative voice I could muster. "You listen to me." My voice rose even louder. I took a step towards her as I pointed an accusing finger in her direction. "You talk about having a mate as if it were a curse, but it's the exact opposite of that. How dare you!" I could feel my blood begin to boil as I continued my rage-fueled rant. "Even with all the pain and turmoil I have been going through after losing mine, I wouldn't trade the short time I had with her for anything. There is nothing I wouldn't do or anyone I wouldn't kill just to have her back by my side." My chest was heaving with anger, my wolf begging to be let free. He didn't want to hurt her, but he couldn't stand the sight of her at the moment.

I turned towards the door fully prepared to walk out and leave her standing there, but she must have anticipated that. Izzy quickly threw herself between me and the only exit, firmly placing her back against the wooden door.

"You can't leave."

"And why is that? You say you don't want me as a mate, that you hate Alphas, but yet here you are stopping me from leaving you alone. You keep speaking of rejection, but still you haven't uttered the words. What the hell do you want from me?" I hadn't realized when, but at some point, I began pacing in front of her. Why did I even care? I didn't believe we could be mates, but still I stayed and waited to hear what she was going to say.

"I don't know okay?" She barked in frustration. "I want not to want you. I left thinking maybe if I got far enough away from you, I could... I don't know." Tears began to pool in her eyes, as she looked at me. It was almost like they were pleading with me to understand how she was feeling, and what she wanted to say; I didn't understand, even though I wanted to. It was just that none of it made any sense. How was I supposed to understand what she wanted when she didn't even seem to know herself?

I continued to pace back and forth, running my hands through my already disheveled hair. I needed to leave, to have time to think. I had never wanted to go for a run so much in my entire life. The need to have the wind rushing in my face and my paws pounding against the dirt had never been as strong as it was now, in this moment. But she refused to move from where she stood.

"I can't deal with this right now. I have enough on my plate without all this drama." It wasn't like me to be so harsh, but I was angry. Angry for being put in this position, for her being here, and most of all I was angry with myself for wanting her. Her resolve finally broke, as tears began silently streaming down her face. I took a deep breath in an attempt to calm down.

"Look," I began as I came to a stop a few feet away from her. "I didn't mean to upset you. Let's just be honest, since we met you have been miserable so why don't we just call it like it is? This is some sort of mix-up. Maybe..." I stopped trying to find the right words to express what I wanted to say. "Maybe you're just confused about how you feel. I mean have you ever heard of someone ever being re-mated or having more than one mate?" I was trying to reason with her.

"No," she replied with a sniffle, as her tears began to slow."But I know you're my mate. How do you know that other she-wolf was really your mate?" The way she sneered when she said she-wolf began to piss me off all over again.

"That she-wolf was my mate, Olivia. She was the Luna of my pack, my best friend, and the mother of my child." I couldn't keep the heartache from my voice. Izzy seemed to freeze, her mouth gaping open.

"You have a child?" She questioned.

"I had a child," I answered putting an emphasis on had. "He died before he had a chance to live. Olivia was pregnant when she died." I didn't miss the soft gasp that escaped her mouth. We stood there quietly for a few moments. Neither of us knowing what to say. I took this time to study her. It amazed me how someone so petite and fragile in appearance could be so strong spirited and aggressive. Her hair was pulled into a tight bun upon her head making her look more like an adult than she had before. Her large gray eyes were framed by long dark lashes, and I could make out a small faded scar on her right cheek.

"I--I'm sorry. I didn't know," she apologized though it wasn't her fault. How could she have known? She took a moment to compose herself before giving me a determined looked. "But I do know without a doubt in my mind you are my mate." She stepped away from the door standing only a foot from me. "I know because I have never wanted anyone the way I want you."

Before I realized what was happening, her lips were roughly pressed against mine.

~~~~~~Author's Note~~~~~~

Hey, guys here it is and three days early at that. It's my way of thanking you all for the incredible support.

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Was Logan's anger justified?

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