In Which Kota Learns of the Boyfriend

~Raely~

"Oh, that makes sense," Kota said. His tone was calm, but he seemed disappointed. Perhaps Kota was interested in me? I was flattered by the idea of it, but I wasn't the cheating type. I decided to make it clear that I'm not available, in case he was flirting and I'd somehow encouraged him.

I pulled my phone from my pocket and casually asked, "Speaking of my friends, do you mind if I text them really quick? They get worried, my boyfriend especially."

He nodded, but no words came to Kota's mouth. He shouldn't have been too despondent. We'd barely met, after all.

~Kota~

It took everything in me to hold back my wolf's growl at the words "my boyfriend" coming out of our Beloved's mouth. This wasn't supposed to happen. My brothers and I hadn't dated, knowing that one day we'd find our mate, and we'd assumed that she would do the same. Raely was human, I reminded myself, so she wouldn't know about us. She technically had every right to date someone else... even if the thought caused a flash of searing pain through my soul.

I managed a nod at her and took out my own phone to text my brothers. They deserved to know that I'd found our mate. It would also be better if I warned them she had a boyfriend. I could think of several of us who might need to cool down after getting this sort of news.

Group Chat

Kota- I took the bus today because my car is having issues. I met our mate.

North- I can fix your car tomorrow, I'm working at the diner today after school.

North- WAIT A SECOND---OuR MATe???

Victor- What's her name???

Gabe- What does she look like?

Doc- The future Mrs. Green?

Luke- Give us details! You're killing us here!

Mr. B- Calm down, everyone. Mr. Lee, please give us any information you have.

Kota- Her name is Raely. She's short, brunette, and has hazel eyes. Like most of us, she's a senior. Don't freak out, but she has a boyfriend.

Nathan- How am I not supposed to freak out?!? Our mate with another guy?!?

Luke- Why would she date someone else?

North- WHO IS HE?

Kota- She's human, guys. So's he, presumably. I don't know his name, North. Even if I did, I wouldn't tell you right now because you'd probably do something you'd regret later.

North- I would have no regrets

Mr. B- North, you cannot plot revenge against our Beloved's boyfriend if she and he were unaware of the concept of mates. Her being human means we are going to have to be careful.

Doc- So we can't just kiss her as soon as we see her. Unfortunately.

Mr. B- She would probably report us for sexual assault. Especially if you did it, Dr. Green. You are three years old than her, at least.

Mr. B- For now, everyone needs to respect her relationship with her boyfriend and simply befriend her. I recognize that this will be difficult, but we need to make sure she trusts us before we can tell her everything.

North- I can't just let our Beloved date some guy!

Mr. B- We have to for now. Don't do anything to him, North. That's an order and it goes for everyone.

Kota- Mr. B's right. If we want a chance with her in the future, we'll have to deal with being friends for now.

Luke- They'll probably break up soon anyway... human high school relationships are short. Right?

North- It better be short.

Mr. B- North, do I have to give you hours?

North- ...No. I'll behave.

Mr. B- Is everyone on board with the plan for now? We'll discuss more later during the pack meeting.

Kota- I am willing and I will obey.

Doc- I am willing and I will obey

North- I am unwilling but I will obey.

Nathan- I agree with North. Unwilling, but obedient.

Gabe- I am willing and I will obey. Just as long as I can still claim her hair!

Victor- I am willing and I will obey. For now.

Silas- I am willing and I will obey.

Luke- I am willing and I will obey.

Mr. B- I am willing and I will obey. Mr. Coleman, if she permits you to do her hair, you may, but don't "claim" it. I doubt that would go over well.

Gabe- Fine.

Kota- The bus is pulling into the school. I have to go.

Mr. B- Remember, just friends for now. Pack meeting tonight, at 9:00 since North and Luke are helping at the Diner.

-message was liked by Kota, Doc, Luke, Gabe, Silas, North, Nathan, and Victor-

I put away my phone as the bus stopped at the dropoff area. The other's responses were pretty much exactly what I'd predicted. I just hoped they'd be able to control themselves around Raely.

As the aisle cleared of other students, I stood up and moved back to allow Raely to walk in front of me. The small smile she tossed my way was brilliant, and it froze me in my tracks for a good ten seconds.

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