The Alpha's mate

Chapter 3

My toes scrunch up the sand surounding me. The smell of salt water fills my nose as my skin countinues to tan. There was no one around me and I felt... free.

Free was the only word that could describe what I felt. I'm not sure when I last felt so free, but I wasn't going to question it. Though, I know it will only last for awhile. Eventually my problems will come back, especially with Alpha Xavier breathing down my neck.

I knew I couldn't out run him, at least not forever.

After a few nights in the motel, I set off an headed for Florida. The weater was warm here and I was more than willing to be away from the December cold.

Letting myself bake for a few more minutes, I finally get up from my comfy chair. Before I reluctantly make my way up to my beach house. It was nice, I mean I'd only be here for a few more days, so the quality didn't really matter. I was planning on going further away next time I move, maybe I'd even go out of the country.

I hear Italy's nice this time of year.

'Now that you've had your fun will you return to our mate?' Liv hated being away from Xavier, she was more connected to him than I was. It was painful being seperated, but the pain will dull over time.

I sigh, 'Liv I've told you before, our mate only wants to hurt us.'

'No, he doesn't you just dont understand. You've been hurt so bad that even the thought of love kills you. Well you know what? Being away from him hurts us too, but you ca'nt see that.'

Part of me knew she was right, I was hurting without him beside me. But I don't want to deal with him now, the way he demanded details of my life, and tried to keep me locked up, makes me angry. I just can't even.

I wasn't a fan of alphas, amd I certainly was not going to love one.

I throw my head in my hands, before releasing a frustrated scream. I should have rejected him, then I wouldn't have this internal conflict. Liv would've hated me, but she'd get over it.

Releasing another scream, I realize I need to get out of here. Quickly I change into a pair of short jean shorts and a red tanktop. My skin was peeling slightly, probably from sunburn.

After splashing off my face, I make my way into the town a few blocks away. The people here were lively, each giving of an air of joy. It was just the type of distraction I needed. There were fireworks on the beach, and I watch them as I walk down the board walk.

I never got to leave the pack much as a pup, but my grandparents had taken me to here a few times.

I make my way down to a pizza place, ignoring the humans who walk by. Eating really helped calm me down, humans didn't. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate humans, it's just sometimes they can be too naive.

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A few hours of stress and pain eating, I feel an awful pain stab me in my stomach. I clutch my stomach and almost instantly feel the heat reflecting off of my body. Ignoring the pounding in my head and clenching in my stomach, I try to make it back to the same place I came in.

I wanted to run full speed, but that would definatley catch unwanted attention. With each passing second, the pain seems to grow and grow.

While rushing to get away, a man accidently knocks into me. I bite my lip to keep from crying out in pain from the impact.

"Are you okay?" He grabs my shoulder to stable me, it was a simple gesture, but in my state I take it as a threat.

A growl rips through my chest, making the man jump back in suprise.