Coco's POV:

I sighed, dreading about my confrontation with Cornelius and the girls.

'You can do it human, I believe in you.' Mist said and for once, she seemed pleased with me.

'Thank you, I'll need it.'

I cut the link, taking a deep breath. It's alright, Azrael is just around the corner if things go wrong. He will never hurt me.

I smiled, my heart racing.

He really is... a good man.

All I needed to do was give him a chance.

Soon enough, I came face to face to the people I rather never see again. Frowning, I stood there staring at Cornelius and Nia in hatred.

"Look who decided to show up. I didn't think you'd come to school today." He said, grinning with mischief.

Nia giggled, "Yeah, thought you were busy crying like the bitch that you are."

God, I was going to play nice. But these people really deserve it...

So much for acting like an adult. My plans of being mature were thrown out the window. I mean, Azrael was right. People really expect me to have all the answers and to respond like a grown up.

A slap sounded throughout the hall.

"You're a piece of shit, Cornelius." I said calmly, slapping him hard in the face before stepping back.

My ex-boyfriend blinked in disbelief. Cornelius's head turned to the force of my slap as he wiped his busted lip. Nia quickly rushed to his side, helping him get his shit together.

"Oh, and I didn't forget you too." I added, staring at Nia dead in the eyes.

She looked confused before I punched her in the face, breaking her so-called perfect nose. Nia screamed as she held her nose, blood dripping out of it.

This caught the attention of whoever was in the hall.

And quite frankly, I didn't care. I could give less of a damn right now.

Nia continued sobbing and wailing. She quickly hid behind Cornelius. He was fuming, anger rolling off him in waves.

"The fuck is wrong with you, Coco? Are you that obsessed with me?"

I scoffed, laughing.

"Obsessed? You think I'm obsessed with you? Who in their right mind would be obsessed with you? No, I'm taking the trash out and putting both of you in your places." I relied coldly in disgust.

"Well, you punched my mate and slapped me. You're jealous because I dumped you."

I shook my head, smiling. "No honey, I'm dumping you. You cheated on me. True, she's your mate. But you'd think a smart person would break up with the person they're dating at the time, yes? Clearly, you lack that."

Voices from the bystanders were soon heard.

"Oh my god, Cornelius cheated?"

"Wow, what a loser."

"Poor Coco, no one deserves to be cheated on."

"Hey, I call dibs next. She's so hot."

I rolled my eyes at the last comment, focusing on the situation at hand. Suddenly, I smelled the scents of the people I knew too well. A low growl escaped from me as I frowned.

"What are you doing girl?" My so-called friends asked.

"Yeah! Isn't he your boyfriend?" Desiraé said.

"Not anymore. He cheated on me. I found him fucking his mate in the woods." I replied flatly, crossing my arms.

"Well... that's his mate. Nia is his mate right? What did you expect?" Sierra chirped, butting into the conversation.

These bitches...

What was I even thinking?

"Common decency to break up with your significant other. Just because they're mates doesn't mean shit. He said sweet things to me too, Nia. How you get them WILL be how you lose them. I would watch your back if I were you." I snapped back, glaring at her. I don't know why I wanted to be friends with this girl.

Nia frowned at my comments and continued to hide behind Cornelius, acting afraid. Blood still spilled out of her nose but it was drying up pretty quick.

"Well, girl... you had it coming. He did have a mate out there so you should have expected it. I mean... he told us." Naomi mumbled, looking nervously at me.

That's when I realized...

They knew.

Seriously?

"I'm done with all of you. You guys knew about Nia and Cornelius and didn't say anything. You guys also ghosted me. I know you all talk shit about me behind my back. You're all fake friends." I yelled, glaring at all of them.

They all looked at each other nervously, but one of them didn't seem phased and it was none other than Sierra.

She started clapping her hands, "Finally, the bitch speaks. Did you finally get everything off your shoulders?" She taunted.

I clenched my hands, trying to not let her get under my skin. Suddenly, Desiraé called my name. Wanting to explain herself.

"I'm really sorry I didn't tell you... it was just easier to not say anything." Desiraé said, playing with her fingers.

"Oh, bull crap, Desiraé. You were just saying that you thought Coco was a dumb blonde." Sierra said, rolling her eyes.

Desiraé seemed flustered as she started to say it wasn't true.

"And you, Naomi. You said that you hated Coco because she didn't stick up for you because I was joking about your eyes and that you thought she was unfit for being the beta's daughter." Sierra continued, laughing.

Naomi's face flushed red in embarrassment, her anger evident. "Shut up, Sierra! That wasn't even a joke. Jokes are supposed to be funny. You also said she was a weak and pathetic female who deserved to die!"

Wow... when one falls down, everyone falls down.

Unbelievable.

I quickly told them to be silent as I cleared my throat.

"My only regret is not defending you, Naomi. I'm sorry because I felt like I was going to lose a friend if I said anything. In reality, I was just a coward. But... if you're going to talk shit, I need all of you to say it to my face. But please be prepared to get your ass beat, because it's on sight." I growled, my eyes swirling with black.

Sierra finally shut up as she took a step back, adverting her gaze elsewhere. Desiraé looked down and Naomi turned to the side.

I guess that's it then.

I turned to leave when Cornelius grabbed my wrist suddenly. Might I add, he gripped it so hard, I felt a bruise forming.

"You're not going anywhere." He said with a hiss.

"The hell is wrong with you? Let go." I yelled, trying to pull him off me. I was just about to try to flip him over when a shadow passed by me.

I didn't even get the chance to blink when Azrael stepped in and punched Cornelius to the floor.

"For the millionth time, don't touch my woman. You bastard!" He shouted, pulling me away from Azrael.

Cornelius coughed, "He's your mate? Are you fucking serious?!"

"He is and he will always be twice the man that you are. Please do yourself a favor and never show yourself in front of me again." I said, smiling.

Then a thought came to my head.

Deciding to be petty, I told Nia calmly, "Oh, and also Nia? He didn't save his first kiss for you. He gave it to me. Cornelius said he would reject you if he ever met his mate. Whatever he says to you now, I would be careful."

Her face morphed into an ugly one. She was pissed and looked at Cornelius in anger. Cornelius on the other hand looked scared as he let out a nervous laugh.

"You what?!" She shrieked.

I could hear a crunch from behind me as Nia kicked him straight in the balls. His scream of agony was music to my ears.

I laughed as I walked away, holding hands with my mate.

What a day.