All Chapters of Fated but Hated: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Cole and I were enjoying a beer, as Aunt Sophia had decided she wanted to spend some time with my Mum after all. That may have had something to do with the few too many drinks it appeared she had drunk, but it meant I got a little time with my friend, so I would not complain. And, seeing my Aunt when she was tipsy, was always amusing. Being called moody while being strangled with a hug, and poked in the face as she told me she loved me, however was not…So once I had made my escape from ym Aunt, we made our excuses and fled, leaving my Mum to handle her friend. I was sure she was used to it, and Cole and I had found a quiet bench, placing our feet up on the small stools that were set nearby. Likely for others to sit on, but they were making good foot rests right now.Cole sighed heavily. “Thank the goddess for that. I needed to get away!”I chuckled. “From your Mum, or your sister?”“All of them.” He said with an

Alejandro led me from the training field, my hand held firmly in his. I found myself smiling as I looked across to his handsome face. He had turned my birthday around for me in the end. It had sure not gone the way that I had hoped earlier in the day, that was for certain, but being treated so sweetly all evening has been quite unusual, I have to admit, and I think I might have enjoyed it.Alejandro caught me looking at him, and he winked, bringing a hint of colour rushing to my cheeks. “You liking what you see there, angel?” He teased, and I rolled my eyes.“Whatever.” I stuck my tongue out at him, and he chuckled, using my hand to pull me a little closer.“Aww, you wound me.”I smiled. The playful back and forth had gone on for a lot of the evening, and again, I think I have enjoyed it. It has become quite easy between us. “Is that your way of trying to get me to kiss it better?” I joked,

My whole body shook. Total shock had taken over me at what had just happened. That was not the guy I had been enjoying spending time with. Alejandro had always been so charming. He had spent quite some time trying to convince me to even spend time with him... never for a moment had he come across in a negative way. Surely tonight had to be the affect of the drink, right?My body shuddered at the thought of what he had just done... or more accurately what he so nearly had done. Clearly, nobody is who you truly think they are. Anyone is capable of changing to gain what they want, I realized with a sinking heart. I did not want to see him again. Though, for the time being at least, that was not going to be an issue. Alejandro had wasted no time in running when Lachlan had given that opportunity. He would have been a fool not to, listening to the anger in Lachlan's voice. Warrior or not, Alejandro would be no competition for Lachlan. I just hoped when the morning came, they dealt with him

I walked alongside Lachlan in almost a trance. The dealthly silence that sat between us beyond uncomfortable. Maia whimpered heavily at the way our mate had all but pushed us away, but I cannot say I was surprised at how he had reacted. The appearance of that wolf out on his midnight run was likely a relief for Lachlan. It had saved him from a moment of madness. How Lachlan had been acting had been so out of character it had taken me by surprise. It had felt so nice, and I guess, you could say, I had been swept away by the moment. But, I knew the second Lachlan reacted how he did he had regretted his actions...‘Do not say that!’ Maia whimpered again. ‘Did you not see the way he looked at us? He wanted us…’I sighed. I was not about to allow my wolf to try to convince me of things that simply were not there. Of course she was going to hope for our fated mate to want us. That was what every wolf would want. It was natura

I walked into the kitchen, a heaviness in my gut at the realization of what I had just admitted to. I had no clue if Lachlan had known of my silly crush on him earlier in my teens. I had always tried hard to hide it. Lachlan was confident, and cocky as a teen, and I knew he would humiliate me had he known. Not to mention my brother would have been nothing but ashamed of me had he learned of it... But, just now, those words had slipped out without thinking, likely due to my tiredness. And, regardless of any potential backlash, I did not plan to stand and discuss it now, I knew that much. The past was always better staying in the past.I could tell my words had captured Lachlan's attention because the silence was deathly. If I could have had the earth open up and swallow me whole I gladly would have right then. Anything to escape this awkwardness... But, instead, I decided to try to change the subject. “You got any soda?” I questioned, breaking the