Bullied Mate Of The Lycan Kings
Chapter 51

Lily's POV

"Well, that was a lot to take in." Bia said, tacking on an awkward laugh, by the time I was done trying my best to explain to her about the werewolf stuff and the hunter stuff and hoping that she was not terrified.

I should not have been surprised by her answer especially because my best friend was probably not going to care if I was an alien or not. Just the mere thought that she didn't even mind what I was made a huge burden lift from my shoulders.

"I do have some more questions though." Bia answered and Angelo groaned right at the same time that I noticed Ren check the clock for what had to be the hundredth time this evening before clearing his throat

"While I don't want to be the one that tears apart this lovely reunion between friends, I think it's time that we all head back to our respective homes, especially because it is a school night."

Rhea, Chelsea and Bia groaned at the same time and when I looked at Ren, he sighed and folded his hands. "I have to agree with the human, tomorrow is a school day and we should try to get home now before it gets too dark."

"Why? Do you people eat others when night falls?" Angelo muttered, earning himself a growl from Ren that made my eyes widen and I shifted closer to him immediately, telling myself that the only reason I was doing that was because I was trying to protect him from anything that might happen and stop a fight.

"I agree with the boys." I answered, so that everyone's attention would be on me and I heaved a sigh of relief internally at the way the tension in the room reduced considerably.

"It is a school night and we have to be up early tomorrow or we will be late for school." I continued and the girls groaned again but it was Bia who rolled her eyes and punched my shoulder gently.

"Stop being such a spoilsport like the boys. You have never had a sleepover on a school night, I have never had a sleepover on a school night. I'm sure your new friends have never had a sleepover on a school night. Or have you?" She looked at Rhea who shook her head immediately and Chelsea who answered.

"Nope. Not at all."

"See? I'm sure these guys of course have not done it either since they seem to be in a hurry to go home tonight."

Angelo's cheeks flushed. "Well, actually, I..."

"Shush, Angelo, sweetie. I'm trying to make a point here. We only live once and for all I know, this might be the only sleepover I am able to attend with you and your new friends. So what are waiting for? There is no time like the present." Chelsea slung her arm over the chair and winked at Bia.

"You, dearest Bia, are a wonder." Chelsea said and the three girls shared a maniac giggle before they looked at me, waiting for an answer.

"Come on, say yes, it won't hurt to." Bia said and I realized that she was right. What were the odds that I would be surrounded by loyal people like this and what was the guarantee that some one would not try to split us apart once they knew that I had so many friends.

I had nearly lost Bia and now I was trying to still put distance between us?

It's just one sleepover.

"Okay, fine, let's have that sleepover." I answered with a reluctant smile even though I was nothing short of giddy that I was not going to be staying alone tonight. I loved having friends around in the house. It made me feel safe. Feel like a normal teenager again. The three girls squealed, giving each other warm hugs before they realized that Angelo and Ren were still looking at us reluctantly, their faces telling me exactly what they thought of our idea.

"Would you guys like to be a part of the sleepover tonight?" I asked the two of them and they looked at each other briefly, clearly at odds with each other, but still considering my offer.

I realized that the major reason why I had not even wanted them to go was because while I was trying to explain stuff to Bia, my mother had sent a text that she was not coming back home today because she'd be holed up at work.

This used to happen a lot but this time around, I was scared, terrified of the idea of sleeping alone especially because of what had happened in my bedroom the last time. I still had no idea who was responsible but I am going to keep living like nothing was happening when I was afraid..

When I looked at Ren, I saw that his face had softened to one of understanding and I realized that he had heard my thoughts.

"I'm staying for the sleepover." Ren announced and when Bia glared at Angelo, gesturing for him to make a decision, he looked at all of us and sighed before nodding.

"Well, I guess we can have the sleepover." He answered reluctantly and Bia grinned, dragging me upstairs and gesturing for the girls to follow.

"Babe, order pizza." She called out to Angelo as we entered the room and when we were all seated on the bed, Rhea was the first to speak.

"Lily, not that we want to be mad at you or anything but Chelsea and I saw you and Ren when we were coming down the stairs and we had to rush back up so that we won't disturb you guys. Would you guys have kissed if Bia had not knocked on the door?" My eyes nearly fell from their sockets, horrified that they had seen us and I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out, causing Bia to give me a shocked but amused look.

"Oh my God, Rhea, I'm so sorry that you had to see that. I'm so sorry. It's not what you think it is."

"We are not mad at you Lily." Chelsea answered and it made me pause and look at them in confusion.

"You're not mad? You don't think I'm a bad person? A slut?"

"Of course not."

I blinked. She blinked.

"B- but Ren has a-"

Rhea scoffed. "If this is about Mauve, then you should forget about her. Nobody likes Mauve, not even Ren. Besides I prefer you for him." Rhea answered and even though her approval meant so much to me, I shook my head immediately. I doubted that Ren liked me in that way. He had looked absolutely horrified when we pulled apart. What if he had just kissed me to be nice? Because he was influenced by my emotions?

I played with my fingers. "I don't want to think too hard about it. I know I don't compare to Mauve-"

Chelsea pullef me up to face her. "Don't even say that, sweetheart."

"I'm just an omega-"

"So is she," Rhea cut me off. "She's an omega just like you and until she found out that her mate was Ren, she was a bullied outcast. She was a nobody. She was barely scraping by."

My heart hurt. "What?"

"I'm not telling you this so that you'd pity her, or because I want to make fun of her. It's just the truth. Mauve owes everything she is to the Mating bond she shares with Ren. She's only queen of the school because she's mated to a royal." Mauve is... Just like me?

Rhea took my hands, imploring me to look into her gentle teal blue eyes. "But where you're sweet and nice and humble, she's mean and vindictive. She hurts-" she stopped herself, biting her lip hard. "It's not my place to tell what goes on in their relationship Lily. But believe me when I say that Mauve isn't good for him."

"Wait wait wait! Back the f**k up! You kissed?!" Bia demanded. "You kissed your prince charming?!"

"Well. Almo-"

"I want the deets!" Bia answered and when the two girls also nodded,I shook my head again.

"Yeah! Tell us!" Chelsea chanted.

I blushed hard. I was tired of trying to deny that I had feelings for Ren. I liked him. I really liked him. That near kiss with Ren had felt like a blissful taste of heaven.

"Ren and I are just friends. Our emotions were a mess at that point. Whatever we have is just platonic. I promise."

That seemed to bum them out and destroy the mood entirely. But I'd rather have them disappointed than encourage this narrative in their head.

"Please don't repeat this to anyone."

"Who are we going to tell? The president?"

"I'm serious, Chels. If word gets out about this, there's no telling what people will do to me. They'll label me a homewrecker."

This sobered her up.

She shared a look with Rhea and Chelsea and they both nodded. "We won't repeat this to a single soul."

I let out a relieved breath, before my eyes met Bia's amused own.

I knew that Bia was not yet satisfied with answers and was going to still ask me some more questions, I decided to excuse myself to the storage room to get some clothes for Ren so that he wouldn't have to sleep in his uniform.

The only clothes we had that would fit him all belonged to my father and as I brought out one loud tropical colored shirt after the other. He always had a silly taste for loud and brightly colored tropical shirts. I remembered how I thought they were ugly and my father had merely laughed and said he loved them regardless.

I still thought they were ugly and yet, I could not hold back tears as I held the shirt to my chest and tried to inhale deeply, searching for his scent.

Everyone says he's a traitor but to me, he was just a father that loved his family dearly. He always would be.

I didn't realize when the girls came in but when they hugged me silently, I allowed myself to lean on them, grateful that they were here