Alpha's Second Chance
CHAPTER 19

OLIVIA

Jason and I took Anna to the café, where she was meeting her classmates. Then Jason took me tothe mall. We talked about Anna and how their parents had adopted her. We talked about how hehated when other packmembers were cruel simply because she was human. He also thanked me foraccepting her so fast.

We went into a toy store, and I went towards the girl area, and I decided to get her a new princessdress, a tiara, and princess shoes.

Other than that, I went into a jewelry store where I found a beautiful locket. It was gold, of course,so it wouldn't hurt her. It was engraved with a beautiful pattern on the outside and on the back of itsaid. “Family is the heart of home.”

“That is beautiful,” Jason said, and I smiled.

"Yes, she can put a picture in of her and Alpha Logan,” I say trying to ignore the pain in my heart.After we were done shopping for a gift, I found some stuff for myself, clothes, and some privatesupplies. When I was done, we went to eat pizza. Jason asked about my family and me. And I toldhim my mom died when I was young. He then asked if I was looking forward to turning eighteen, soI could meet my mate. And I told him I am, that I was raised with the belief that the matebond is asacred thing and that the most precious thing you can experience Is having a life with your mate.

“I found my mate.” He suddenly says, but he looks anything but happy. I knew Jason was the sameage as my brother.

"What happens? Did she... die?” I ask quietly. He gave a dry laugh

“No, she is very much alive... She rejected me.” He says, looking crushed.

"What? Why?" I ask, shocked. Because Jason seemed like a great guy, and I already knew fromtoday’s training that he was a great fighter to become a warrior.

“Said she was too good to be the mate of a simple warrior... I see herald the time trying to get whatshe wants, but failing every time.” He says.

“You mean she is in Blood Moon Pack?” I ask.

“Yes.” He said, and I didn’t say anything for a while, but then it hit me.

“Sandra,” I whisper. More as a statement than a question. He looks at me and nods his head.

“I know it's ridiculous to feel crushed, but.” She starts, but I stop him.

“No, it is not. The matebond is meant to give us our soulmate. It is built into us, so no matter whoyour mate turns out to be, it will hurt. So you do not need to defend yourself.” He looks at me.“Thank you. for not judging. Please don't tell Anna. No one knows.” He says, and I give him a smallsmile.

“Il won't. It's not my story to tell,” I say

When we were done eating, we drove back to pick up Anna, and she said she had found a giftalready, so we decided to drive back to the pack. On the way back radio was on and Adele's song“Rolling in the deep” came on, and I began to sing along. And then I was singing along to the radioon the way home.

When we arrived and stopped in front of my house, they both looked at me.

"Wow, I mean, I heard about your little show at the kindergarten, but wow, you are amazing,” Annasaid and smiled.

“Thanks. And thanks for today.”

"You are welcome. See you.” They both say and drive off.

I entered the house and found out it was empty, so I went to my room and unpacked the stuff I hadbought. I looked at the locket and made a mental note about asking Logan for a picture to put in it.Again my heart felt so heavy thinking about Logan.

Just then, my phone notifies me of a text message. I grab my phone and see it is a text from Anna.Anna: Watch this. It seems Sandra got herself thoroughly embarrassed today!

There was a video sent with it. I clicked play and then saw how Logan was furiously telling Sandra tostay away from him. It showed her running away from the house and Logan telling everyone tomove on with their own business before he left, walking up the stairs.

Wow.

Had I really misunderstood it all? Did I overreact? And why did it hit me so hard thinking aboutLogan and another she-wolf? I had no right to feel jealous. But here I was, feeling relieved that hehad told off Sandra.

It had been clear to me that I had a crush on Logan. I mean, who wouldn't? He is handsome andamazing. But why did it feel like it was more than just a crush?

I changed from my jeans and shirt to sweatpants and a hoodie. I knew dinner would soon be over,so I walked towards the pack house. That way, I would catch up with dad and Matt. Matt had beengone for a few days with some other warriors for a big patrol and had just gotten back today. Onmy way there, someone called my name, and I saw Anna come my way.

"Hey." I greeted her.

“Hey, you going to the packhouse?” She asks.

"Yea, I wanted to say hello to my brother after he returned today. Then I'll go for a run.” I say andsmile at her.

"Okay. I am going to see if Alpha needed help with Rose tonight. He has been so busy these last fewdays.” She tells me, and I nod my head.

When we reach the packhouse, packmembers are already leaving, and when we walk inside, I seedad talking with Beta Luca and Logan. When dad sees us, he smiles, but just as he is about to saysomething, we are all cut off by a growl and a familiar voice.

"MATE!"

The next thing I see is my brother rushing toward Anna and us, that was looking confused. Mattstopped in front of her and gently touched her face. She looked up at him and gasped. I knew, as ahuman, she didn't catch his scent the same way we do. But when he touched her, she would feel thesparks and, with that, the matebond. I smiled at them and moved to stand next to dad even thoughI heard Anna whisper.

“But I am human.”

"And? I do not care about that. I am strong enough to protect you.” He tells her softly.

“But, I am nothing next to all these she-wolves,” She tells him nervously. And I see a tear slip fromher eyes.

"Don't say that. You are beautiful. And to be a human living with a pack of wolves, you are special inyour own way.” He says, looking into her eyes and removing the tear from her cheek, making herblush and smile.

We are all silently watching them when dad goes and lays a hand on Matt's shoulder, leaving me tostand next to Logan and Luca. I notice Logan look at me, and I meet his eyes shortly before lookingat Matt and Anna again.

“Congratulations, son. Maybe you and this sweet girl should go somewhere more private and talk.Hello Anna.” Dad says and smiles at them.

"Anna? A beautiful name for a beautiful girl. I am Matt.” Matt says, making her blush again.

“Hey.” It's not hard to hear she is nervous.

"Would you like to go for a walk? And talk.” Matt says, and Anna looks over to Logan.

“Just go, Anna. I will handle Rose tonight. And congrats. You deserve it. Matt, Anna is a sweet girl, begood to her.” Logan says and smiles.

“I will, Alpha, I promise,” Matt says. Anna looks conflicted, probably because she knows how busyLogan is these days.

"Anna, if Alpha needs help, I will look after Rose. She won't be alone tonight, don’t worry. And Mattis a good guy. You can trust him.” I say, and she smiles and nods her head before leaving with Mattnext to her.