Back and Better book novel Chapter 2

Chapter Two

“I’m gone”

The next morning I wake up in better spirits than I have in a long time. My first order of business, during lunch, will be to head to the counceling office and ask for transcripts so I can switch high schools. Then I’ll finish out my last day at that miserable school, clear out my locker, and head home. Pack a backpack with necessities, and go meet my new family.

Perhaps I’ll leave behind a note.

Perhaps.

I can’t wait to shift tonight. To finally see what wolf I’ll be.

Slinging my backpack over my shoulder I grab an apple and get into my car, driving to school. Don’t want to be late on my last day. I put in my headphones and rush to first period.

Breathe, Amira. It’s your last day avoiding everyone.

I must say I will seriously miss the teachers in this school. I have a close bond with all of my teachers, and the principle.

Last night I ended up writing letters to each of them, letters that I’ll give at the end of classes and ask them to wait to open until the next day.

By the time lunch rolls around, I’m holding back tears. Not because of shitty comments, but because I’ll miss my teachers so much.

I head into the principles office.

“Ah, Amira. How can I help you?”

“Hey, Patrick. I just came to grab a copy of my transcripts.”

Patrick, the principle, looks at me sadly.

“You’re leaving us?”

I offer him a small smile. “It’s very much on the down low, so I’d appreciate it if you didn’t mention it. But yes.”

He prints out my transcripts and I give him his letter.

“Please don’t open it until tomorrow.”

Before walking out, I think “Screw it. I don’t even want to stay past lunch.” I give him the rest of the letters and ask him to deliver them.

With that, I walk out.

I go straight to my locker and clear out the textbooks and notebooks in there, putting them all in my backpack. I take one last look up and down the halls of this f****d up school.

“Astalavista, motherfucker” I murmur, turning on my heel to head out. As I do head out, however, I see Erebus. Alpha-to-be.

“f**k” I mutter, attempting to veer away.

However, when I glance at him, he’s staring at me with adoration in his eyes.

“Mine” he whispers, starting to walk up to me.

Erebus is my mate? Oh dear god. This is the ultimate cosmic joke. Thank goddess I don’t feel the mate bond, otherwise I’d be anchored here forever.

As he gets closer, I step back.

“Mate” He says. I start laughing out loud.

Honestly, this is hilarious. This prick, who has made my life a living hell, is my mate? Now that is f*****g priceless.

I hope he writhes in agony for the rest of ever.

Once he’s right in front of me, he frowns.

“Mate. Amira, why are you laughing?”

“You tried to do what?” he growls.

“No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no! Amira, no. Please. I’m so sorry. Goddess, you tried to commit suicide? No, what have I done?! Please forgive me. I am so, so sorry. I love you.” He says.

Mom and dad,