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“She has not even met my wolf. Please, we can go for a run. Let them get to know each other. I saw you during the hide and seek game. Your wolf… I have never seen a wolf like her, my wolf is desperate to meet her.”
“James. It’s too late. We have no need or want to run with you.” I took a moment to gather my emotions. “James, I didn’t ask for this meeting to try and fix things between us. There is no fixing it. I put my feelings for you behind me a long time ago. I wanted this meeting because we are quickly approaching thepoint of no return. We were friends once. You are my brother's best friend. We both are part of strong packs. There is no reason why we can’t handle this in the best way possible and once things settle, forge a friendship again. I know I miss you as a friend, and my pack can always use a good ally. The packs have bonds between them even if we are far apart geographically,” I told him.
“I miss you too, Amie. I don’t know if I’m going to be able to see you as a friend. You are my mate.”
“I will never be your mate. The bond connects us. But it is weak and in a week and a half it will be severed.”
“Is there someone else?” he asked, looking intently at me.
“There is,” I admitted. I wouldn’t lie to him.
“I can feel the scent of your Alpha on you. I didn’t say anything about it because I didn’t want to think you would betray me.”
“I haven’t betrayed you, James. Me and Finlay… It’s complicated.”
“Are you fucking him?” he asked in a voice dripping with destain. I stood up so fast, my chair fell backward.
“How dare you judge me? You caused this situation, not me. You rejected me. I have the right to do whatever I want with whoever I want. But to answer your question. No. I’m not fucking my Alpha.” I walked around the table and looked down at him. He looked pissed, but so was I. “I’m still a virgin. Can you say the same?” I asked. A slight blush coloured his cheeks. “Don’t judge me, James. You are in no position to do so.” I walked back to my side of the table and stood my chair back up. I sat down.
“Amie… Since we found out, I haven’t…”
“No. I don’t judge you, James. We both thought we were free from the bond. You weren’t betraying me, I don’t care. It’s water under the bridge at this point. Just another thing that proves we shouldn’t be mates. I would love for us to stay friends after thegame is over. I understand if you can’t do that. If I may ask one thing of you, it would be that you don’t let this affect my parents and my brother. I have kept away for ten years, but I feel a need to see my parents again. I want to meet my nephew. I ask that you allow this, I know you can forbid them from seeing me as I’m part of another pack. Please don’t,” I said. James leaned his head back and placed his hand over his eyes.
“I would never. I have seen how much they miss you. I would never do something which would hurt them. They are family,” he told me.
“Thank you. And know I will be here as your friend. Eighteen years of friendship means something. Even if you are hurting now, it may change.”
“You have made up your mind?” he asked.
“I have.” He sighed and gave me another sad smile.
“Then there is nothing I can do. I know how stubborn you are. Fuck, I have screwed up. How did I manage to make such a fucking mess of things? It should have been the simplest thing. Accept your mate. Fuck.”
“Don’t be too hard on yourself. I won’t say I’m happy it happened. But I’m kind of is. I’m happy with my life. I’m in a pack where I’m surrounded by wolves who make me happy. When this is over, you will have a chance to get a second chance mate. Someone who will be perfect for you and your pack,” I told him.
“But it won’t be you,” he said.
“It won’t,” I agreed and prayed to any god who would listen that it was the truth. “I think it’s time for me to leave. No need to drag this out. Please take care of yourself, James. Please look after my brother as well. The games are getting more and more dangerous.” We both stood up.
“You too, Amie. I guess we will see each other soon enough,” he said. I nodded and mindlinked Finlay I was ready to leave.When I walked outside, both him and Sam stood there waiting for me.
“That was quick,” I said. They both placed a hand on my back and ushered me forward, one on each side of me.
“We were in the neighbourhood,” Finlay said.
“Both of you?”
“We were taking a walk in the warm evening,” Sam told me. I looked at the two of them and giggled.
“Thank you.”
Chapter 54
Finlay
Sam and I escorted Amie back to our cabin. On the surface she looked relaxed, but I could see the tension in her jaw and the way she played with the hem of her t-shirt.
“How about you go up and call your mom, and I will bring you some ice tea,” I suggested.
