Wrongfully Mates [MxM]

Chapter 2

I watched everyone look defensive as the door opened, though everyone immediately calmed down after seeing the beautiful woman who walked in.

Lexi blinked in surprise as everyone stared at her, I smiled, she was even more gorgeous then I remembered her being, I hope she was still as vibrant.

A sad feeling suddenly sunk into my chest, except my little crush on her, I felt nothing.

Lexi wasn't my mate.

I let out a sigh, and took a step forward reaching for her, "Hey le-"

I couldn't even get out her name before I felt someone shove past me, "Ow-" I snapped, before I watched Bernie grab her and pull her into his chest, she grabbed onto her shirt and snuggled into him.

I felt my jaw hit the floor once I realized what happened, Bernie rested his head on the top of hers, "Mate" he growled lowly, then suddenly he shot me the most devious grin, a vicious glint flickered in his eyes for a split second.

I didn't say anything as David walked past me, Charles followed and they gave their congratulations, which echoed throughout the packhouse as other people started giving their own congrats.

I closed my eyes and forced myself to smile, pushing myself to the front where Bernie and Lexi stood, "Congrats!" I faked cheered.

The look in Bernie's eyes didn't change and he smiled, "Guess she's not a fish."

I saw Lexi cock her eyebrow confused, but nobody bothered to explain it to her.

I saw a small light flicker in David's eyes, and he looked happier.

"I'm glad it was you." he said awkwardly rubbing the back of his neck, Bernie smiled and I stopped listening to the rest of their conversation.

I felt something flicker in my chest, and I wondered if he would be glad if it were me instead, I pushed the thought away.

'This'll go away.' I thought to myself, this feeling of jealousy, I'm sure once I meet my mate, I'll forget all about Lexi..

And my newly found jealousy towards Bernie.

I sat inside my kitchen after leaving the packhouse, Bernie and Lexi left to go on a run together as wolves.

I felt my jealous start to boil again, I wondered how it would feel if I would be able to run free with Lexi, I hadn't seen her wolf before a few minutes again.

The white on her paws and tail almost had some sort of a blonde tint to it, and it managed to blend well with the medium stone grey of the rest of her pelt.

I growled lowly as I walked over to the fridge and pulled out a water bottle, I opened it and took a swig.

I shouldn't be worrying about such things now, I'd have a mate one day, and I'd love her.

I'd love her more than I loved anything before, and this whole moment, and all these feelings..

They won't matter then.

Besides, I felt bad.

Thinking about myself and how jealous I am when wolves are being hunted by someone outside the pack, and here I am fretting about a highschool crush.

Lost in thought, I jumped when I heard the door slam, looking over, I saw Bernie kicking snow off his shoes onto the mat.

I put my water bottle down and turned towards him, "How'd it go?" he turned toward me, his eyes narrowed for a split second before he smiled.

"Let's go for a walk, ill tell you then, hmm?" he asked pushing back his hair, I wanted to point out that he just got back from a run, so he should rest, but I didn't mention it.

I left the house with Bernie after changing into clothes suited better for outside.

It was always cold here.

Not that it was really bothersome when you've lived here your whole life.

We walked a few minutes before Bernie finally spoke, "My mate is so pretty." I could feel his eyes staring into my soul, "Don't you think my mate is pretty, Ryan?"

I didn't look at him as I continued walking, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I replied, though I couldn't help but want to snap at him.

I didn't need to look at him to know he rolled his eyes, then he spoke again, "I'm gonna mark her." I slowly nodded, "Very good Bernie, that's what mates do..." I replied slowly.

Bernie grinned, "Yeah. I'm gonna fuck her." I almost coughed, "Bernie-" he cut me off to continue.

"I want a lot of kids. At least 6 or 7, our kids would be wonderful, don't you think?" Bernie asked.

I sighed and finally turned my head towards him, "You aren't upset because I liked Lexi YEARS ago are you?" I huffed, even though I couldn't lie.

My feelings never went away.

Bernie lifted his eyebrow, "Of course not." he said, I flinched as suddenly his voice was lowered and closer to my ear.

"I'm getting angry at your feelings about her now." before I could reply Bernie was sudden away and his voice returned to normal.

"Anyways, I'm moving in with her soon, so you're gonna be on your own. " he started walking away before he turned around, "Ryan?"

I waited a few seconds before replying, too in shock to answer right away, "...Yes?"

Bernie narrowed his eyes, "Don't try to get with Lexi anymore, don't think I'd hesitate to get rid of you." and with that, he walked away.

I stood in the snow watching his outline fade, I looked down at the ground when realization hit me.

I just lost my two closest friends at the same time, I could never be as important to them again.

I started to feel more lonely then before, I walked behind a tree and shifted before running to wherever my legs would take me.