"You so like Jason!" Alice teased Sakura. Both of them sitting on my living room floor while their sleeping bags and pillows dominated my beige carpet. I sat on the couch, wearing my favorite pjs while I clung a pillow to my chest. My ears only half listen to the conversation while my mind was occupied with yesterday.

'So kiss me!' I had yelled at him. My voice ringing as clear as day as if I wear speaking right now.

"And you like Daren!" Sakura protested.

"That's different, me and Daren know we like each other."

"Well have you guys act upon it?"

'I'm sorry Serena, but I won't kiss you. I won't risk your life.'

'But I want to risk my life! I could take down any Vampire if it meant being with you!'

'Serena-'

"Yep," Alice said proud. Folding her arms over her chest with great achievement. "He kissed me."

"He kissed you?!" Sakura was wide-eyed, needing to repeat Alice's statement so it could sink in.

"Mhm," Aliced hummed, a hint of pink rushing to her cheeks. Most likely remembering the kiss that she and Daren shared.

"And??" Sakura grabbed Alice by her shoulders. Giving her a little shake, wanting to know if Alice and Daren were or weren't mates.

'This Vampire prince does not scare me. I don't care what he can do. I don't care how big his army is or what his spies hear in the shadows. I don't care. The only thing I care about is you and if I have to drag little prince's ass through the dirt to do so, then so fucking be it.'

That was when he chuckled at me. Shaking his head in a frustrated way that could only show kind disapproval. 'I admire your passion, but you don't know this Vamp like I do. You don't know the sick and twisted things he could accomplish. You don't know.' His voice was stern, his fiery red eyes staring back at me. 'You are my world and he can't have my world if he doesn't know that you're it. So I won't kiss you, not when he's still in power!'

'But Ky-' I was about to protest as he walked away from me. Reaching for his car door as he cut me off.

'This conversation is over. I made my decision now be a Beta and follow it!' He was mad. Did I push too much?

'But-'

'Not another word!' He commanded, feeling his Alpha power wash over me. 'Now get in the car!'

"We're Mates!" Alice was ecstatic and so was Sakura as she wrapped her arms around the pretty blonde.

"That's Amazing! I'm so happy for you!"

Alice smiled, "I love him so much. He makes me so happy!" Alice was beaming with joy as she talked about Daren. Loving everything about him.

"I'm sure he does, right Serena?" Sakura asked me. Both of their eyes turning to me as they held nothing but smiles. But I was still lost in my own little world and they saw that through the blank expression in my face. "Serena?"

"I'mKy'sMate." I muttered in a whisper. My eyes staring at my feet.

Sakura and Alice trade glances before they looked back at me. "What?" They said unison, unable to hear what I said before.

My eyes snapped to them. "I am Ky's Mate."

And their eyes went wide.

I explained the events from yesterday very slowly and carefully. What Ky told me about the war, about the Vampire Prince, about the spies, how I was his mate, and how...he didn't kiss me. As they listened on the nod their heads in approval and some times shared glances between them, each holding different emotions. They knew that Alpha's knew who their Mate was before they even kiss the person, but it does take them a while to realize. Which was why Ky continued to be with Rachel as he tried to figure out the feelings of need towards me. Not putting two and two together that I was his mate. So they didn't questioned me being Ky's mate. Instead they listened with content and understanding, as if they were analyzing my story to find a solution. Little did I know...they were.

"So he won't Kiss you?" Sakura asked.

"Nope." I said as disappointment flashed over my face. I really want to kiss him.

"So we'll make him kiss you!" Alice said with in enthusiasm.

I gave them both a look. "You guys heard me right? He won't kiss me. How are you-"

"We have a plan!" They said in unison, and began to tell me the marvelous plan they had just came up with. It sounded like it could work, but it was going to take a lot of avoidance from Ky to actually pull it off. That shouldn't be hard since I know he's avoiding me too. We talked until our eyes could no longer stay open. Knowing that we would have to hold a meeting with the rest of the Betas to inform them of our plan the next morning.

*

"So we all know that the Winter Solstice ball is happening next Sunday correct?" Sakura asked as she stood in front of us.

"Correct." We confirmed.

What you don't know is that The Winter Solstice ball is a dance held by all Packs in the area, but only the Pack's teens and future leaders are allowed to attend. It's intended to promote Alliances, the finding of a Mate, or to even form a bond. There's one rule though, fighting during the event is forbidden. The ball is a time of peace and unity, an event for the coming of Age. It's like Prom but for werewolves, sort of. And we got lucky that it's only a week away.

"Here's the plan," Sakura eyes twinkled with mischief. "We're going to attend the ball and Jason you're going as Serena's date. You too are going to flirt, dance, laugh, have fun. But you have to make it unbelievably obvious to Ky."

"So what you're saying is?" Daren questioned Alice as she stood next to Sakura. A hundred percent on board with the plan.

"We're going to make Ky jealous."

     I told Sakura we could have used Sebastian, but she said using someone that Ky knows will really set him over the edge. I'm just afraid that it might not be enough, what if Ky knowing the person makes him turn his eyes away? Furthermore what if this hurts Sakura? I know she likes Jason a lot, but she knows Jason has his eyes on me. Maybe she hopes that when I become Ky's mate, Jason will finally see her as a woman. This plan has to work.

"What if we just leave things alone and let him do what he wants." Jason said a little ticked, pissed off with the whole situation. He sat with his feet on the table, looking like the original jackass. He likes me so why would he want to help me become Ky's mate?

"Yeah no," Alice gave him a sharp look, "let's stick with plan A."

"And if I decide not to be part of plan A?" He threatened, joining Alice in her sharp glare as he gave her his own.

"Then we will get Sebastian to swoon Serena off her feet. Remember him? Big, tall, dark hair Alpha?" Sakura countered, putting her hand an Alice's shoulder. Stopping her from giving Jason an outright beating. Jason eyes narrowed at Sakura and she met his gaze with a smirk. Even though she loves him, she always knew how to get under his skin. And the mention of Sebastian made his skin boil.

"Fine, I'll help." He caved, thinking it be better to have him by my side than some stranger.

"Good, now we hope with this plan Ky would be so filled with jealousy that he would just have to kiss Serena."

"What if he doesn't? What if he rejects her again? What if his fear of losing her is stronger than his jealousy?" Daren added as Alice and Sakura stood there stunned. I guessed they didn't think about that, they didn't think of their plan NOT working.

"I'll kiss him," I said, stepping in. Everyone's eyes looking at me with wonder and confirmation. "If he doesn't kiss me..." I took a deep breath, "I'll kiss him." And as if some kind of spell was broken, they all looked from me and back to Sakura.

"Good. Now that we have that figured out, any questions?"

And that was the plan. Make Ky kiss me by making him jealous enough to do so. I just hope Jason isn't going to be a jackass at the ball, otherwise the plan won't work. Why do I put my fate in the hands of these people? Oh yeah, right, their my friends. This week was normal, I tried my best to avoid Ky just like Sakura said. Even though I don't know how well you can avoid someone when they share all your classes with you. And I don't know how you can't stare at them when you can feel their eyes boring into your soul. Those beautiful hazelnut eyes...gah! No day dreaming. Focus Serena! Did I just thought of his muscles? Of course I just thought of his muscles...damn you female brain!
And you know that thing when you want to see someone and you can't find them anywhere, but once you try to avoid that same person you see them EVERYWHERE! What the hell?! It's like fate is mocking you, you have no idea how many times I have to go across the school to go to the bathroom because Ky is always standing near the closest one. And it's not like I don't want to see him, I fucking love this boy! But for this plan to work I have to avoid him so it gives off the persona that Jason has been flirting with me all this time or that I'm mad at him or something. Sakura actually didn't tell me the reason, she just said that I had to stay away. Maybe I should ask her?

"Why the hell do I have to stay away from Ky?"

"Psychology!" She said excited while she put her pointer finger up in a "uh hah!" moment. Holding her books to her chest with just one of her arms.

"Psychology? What do you mean?"

"Psychology, the study of-"

"I know what Psychology means. But what does  that have to do with our current situation."

"Ooooh," we began to walk to the cafeteria, the bell ringing for lunch time. "You know you don't truly miss something until you can no longer have it?"

"Yeah?" I questioned, trying to connect the dots.

"Well if you avoid Ky and not interact with him, it would make him only miss you. Want you. Which means if he wants you bad enough then the chances of him kissing you increase dramatically!"

I looked at her with Amazement. "You know, you're much smarter than I thought." I said smugly, a laugh escaping my lips. That was then she nudged my shoulder playfully.

"And you're not as gullible as I thought either." She laughed and we walked down the hall with the most unbelievable happiness. Our laughter soon dying out as a eerie thought entered my mind.

"Sakura?"

"Hm?" She hummed, composing herself as she looked at me. Seeing the worried expression on my face, making her give me a confused look.

"Are you..." I took a moment and put my hand on her shoulder. "Are you sure you're okay with this? Okay that Jason would be my date for the Winter Solstice?"

She froze for a moment. Looking away from me as I saw her eyes flicker to different parts of the floor. I could tell she was weighing the pros and cons within her mind, seeing which choices would lay less on her heart. She took a breath and great relief washed over her. "Yes I'm fine with this. Cause I know that you don't like him, Your heart belongs to Ky and I'm so so happy that it does. The next challenge would be to make Jason fall in love with me."

I squeezed her shoulder, making her hopeless eyes look into mine. "I promise, once I'm Ky's mate I will help you. We will have Jason fall for you because you've been chasing this boy for too long. It's time for him to chase you."

"Serena-" she was about to protest. But I stopped her worries.

"We will get him to fall for you. And if we try everything and he still doesn't love you, then he doesn't deserve you."

She smiled at my words, feeling all her worries wash away. "Thank you Serena."

"No, thank you." I smiled at her. Both of us walking side by side as we entered the Cafeteria. Just two girls in love with two stupid boys. Gosh what are we going to do.

*

     I heard the faint sound of paws behind me as I watched the setting sun. The wind wafting the smokey scent of his fur as he soon arrived to the meadow where I stood. The purple and white flowers dancing in the wind along with the green grass.  He shifted, the cracking of bones evading from the silence as I felt him stand beside me.

"You told me about your father's death here." I told him. Jason standing calmly beside me as he stared upon the meadow with me. "This is your sanctuary."

"This was the place you almost died." He replied, still mad I see.

I sighed, "I know you think this plan of our's is a bad idea but..." I looked at him. "I want to thank you."

He ran his hand through his hair, not daring to look at me. "You know why I agree to this plan. Rather have you in my arms than some stranger's. Rather I be the one to make Ky jealous and spend a beautiful evening with you." He crossed his arms over his chest. Looking like a child about to have a tantrum.

I sighed and placed my hand on his forearm. Grabbing his attention as he tilt his head towards me. Looking at me as he kept his body stiff. "Jason you have to stop this. I love Ky and I think you've known that since Rachel's party. It's time for you to except that and find someone else."

He didn't say anything as he tore his eyes away from me. Pouting his lips as he stared at the meadow, the sky turning vivid purple. I bit my bottom lip nervously as I could feel myself becoming frustrated. It was time to tell him the truth.

"Jason," I said stern, but his eyes remained forward. "Fine don't look at me, but you better listen to me Jason or I swear I'll kick your ass from here to Timbuktu! I am Ky's mate and I love him. I love him to the ends of the eternity and back. He is my soul mate and...you were nothing more than a friend to me. Jason...Sakura loves you." He stiffened and his eyes widened for a bit. Expressing shock and surprise before they went back to their calm, irritated state. "She loves you and it's time to stop looking at me and to give her a chance. She wants to be with you and to hold you. Every time you even look at me with those love struck puppy-dog eyes, it kills another inch of her. But...women's hearts are strong, we have to be strong to deal with oblivious boys who can't see what's right in front of them. So no matter how much you push or be stupid, she would always love you! But if this goes on for too long...I don't know how much she could take. She might be your mate and your stupidity might make you lose her."

I walked away after that, feeling the familiar sensation of my bones breaking as I shifted into my wolf. My muscles contorted and contracted with every step. My ears perking up as I entered the forest, hearing the different sounds within it. I didn't want to run, I wanted to enjoy these woods. To take in the smells and sounds, to hear the chirping of the birds and the scent of a tree squirrel jumping from branch to branch. I heard a distant waterfall, it's powerful roar filling my ears as the smell of it's fresh water filled my nose. A doe and her fawn rustled through the fallen leaves, avoiding my presence with great caution. Fall was closing to an end, the trees bare as the faint smell of winter hanged in the air. Winter is coming and this year's was going to be extra cold. Better see if I have enough clothes to keep me warm. I thought as I walked, soon standing in the middle of a ditch. I stopped to look at the small creek that flowed through the dip in the land. Few frogs and dragonflies hovered around the creek, the rest probably preparing for the long harsh winter. The creek was small and any human could easily step over it, but it was beautiful with it's crystal clear water and it's intricate curves. The small hue of orange passed through the creek as it carried autumn leaves, flowing beautifully without a care. I saw part of my reflection on it, the creek narrowing on my vivid blue eyes. So human and yet...so monstrous. We are peculiar creatures, we're powerful enough to cause a massacre and yet filled with so much compassion that we couldn't even start a war without the proper reasons. We have the heart and complexity of a human and yet the will and power of a beast. Human's fear us and would annihilate us any chance they get. And yet we protect them from all cost, sheltering them from this world. What was god thinking when he created us?
     My thoughts were broken with the sound of rushing paws coming towards me. But before I could process what was happening a black wolf jumped out of the brush and landed gracefully into the ditch. His chest moved in a steady rhythm as he caught his breath. His nostrils flaring as he stood tall with his head held high. Staring at me with blood red eyes filled with lust. Eyes that took my breath away, Ky's eyes. I snapped out of it, remembering that I have to avoid him.

"Stay!" He commanded. His booming voice restricting my muscles. No fair, he shouldn't be able to use his Alpha voice on me! Especially not now. If I was in human form I would be able to have some resistance against his word. But in wolf form...it's primal instinct to listen to your Alpha.

I couldn't look at him. My body frozen as I felt his powerfully stride coming my way. My heart getting nervous as it practically pounded out of my chest. The beautiful smell of his scent doing sensational things to my body. He was next to me now, his presences taking over all of my senses at once.

"Ky-"

"Look at me!"  He demanded and I couldn't help but to obey. My eyes of the ocean meeting his fiery eyes of lava. A sight that took my breath away as the tip of his nose was dangerously close to mine. Threatening to touch me with his gentleness. He scanned my face, trying to hide his conflict as he looked deep into my eyes. "Close your eyes."

"But-" I began to protest, my opinion being cut off by his bark.

"Close them!" And my eyes snapped shut, my nerves increasing as I could no longer see my world. What was Ky thinking? What was he doing? My questions soon stopped as I felt the side of his muzzle against mine. My heart doing flips as he nudged me gently with his muzzle. His fur rubbing against mine as he licked my cheek, making my breath hitch. This gesture, the rubbing of muzzles and heads is a gesture of great affection among wolves. It's one of the many ways they display love and compassion. The lick was a sign of respect as well as affection, my heart pounding a million miles per second as he gave a lick to my other cheek. My throat hummed with a sound of satisfaction as he placed his forehead against mine. His breath mingling with mine as I could hear the beating of our hearts. He was so much taller than me, so much stronger. It was amazing that I could last a fight with him at all. He was so powerful, so dominating that I just wanted to bow my head before him and tuck my tail between my legs. It's hard to imagine that someone so powerful could be so gentle, to have a feather touch when needed. I was melting from his touch and the small gestures he used to display his heart to me. He wanted me, he was dying to have his mate by his side, to claim me. But he knew if I became his...I would be in more danger than he could imagine.

I was his desired Sin.

I wanted him. I needed him and that's why I'm going through with this plan. No matter the cost. I rather fight a war for the right reasons than coward in fear and restrict my happiness. I wanted to be Ky's equal, I want to fight beside him not beneath him. I want to protect Ky and rid the Vampire Prince from his life once and for all. I will be strong for him. But for now...I will be obedient and bow before him. No, that doesn't seem right. I will be obedient, but I will not bow. I will not lower my head before Ky, because I know that he would dislike it greatly. He has acknowledged me as his mate and displayed the respect he holds for me. Bowing before him would only break his heart. So I would stand strong and try to be his equal. His sudden nudge to my nose made my thoughts recede to the back of my mind. I nudged him back, still surprised by the sudden affection he was showing me.

"I'm sorry."

     My eyes opened by his sudden apology, a million questions running through my mind. But when I was not met by his red eyes, my questioned evaporated like the dying leaves falling from their branches. No longer existent as I stared at the empty ditch and far beyond that, searching for a glimpse of black. It was if he was never here, a ghost, more like an illusion created by my want and need. He had arrived without making a sound and had left with the same silence. But he left his scent behind and his touch remained in spots of warmth. Remembering the sweet sensations of his affection. The sense of his presence remained even though he was no where in sight. My heart aching from his sudden absence, yearning for him to be by my side once more. I sighed, and began to walk out of the ditch. Beginning the long journey home as my head hanged low, the forest no longer joyful. My peaceful mind was soon filled with the arguments and the fights that conspired between me and Ky. But the moments where we laughed and just simply enjoyed each other's company dominated all the rest. Thinking him only made me lonelier. Damn me, I growled and began to run. Feeling my claws kick up dirt with every step I took.

Why would you be so affectionate and just run away?

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* Jordananime Here *

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