My Mate

Chapter Twenty Four(Mature Content)

Zayn

I watch as she gets in the car with her parents and they drive off, anger and fear hit me at the thought of losing her. I sit down on my couch with my head down. I should have told her that Stephanie came to my room but I didn't because I knew how she'd act... 

"YOU'RE RUINING THINGS WITH MY MATE" Hunter is furious and keeps growling in my head. Fuck. I look at my bed how the fuck did that bra get under my pillow? I can't focus, she was here only a few moments ago. I grab my phone and call her but she doesn't answer. I keep calling again and again but she doesn't answer. FUCKING GREAT! I lean back and try to calm down before I storm on over there and do something I'll regret. 

Thirty minutes later and I keep seeing Images of her sprawled on my bed. If she thinks I'll let her reject me so she can find someone else she's fucking crazy, I'll kill her. 

A furious loud roar escapes me and Matt and Kyle rush in. They try to calm me down but it's useless. I smash everything in my reach Matt, Kyle and now a few others grab me and try to hold me down but I've lost every bit of common sense and control and Hunter is dying to come out and tear this place down. 

My father comes in "SON THIS ISN'T HELPING AT ALL YOU'LL ONLY MAKE THINGS WORSE" he snarls at me then orders everyone out.

 "Zayn calm down! I know how you're feeling right now but this isn't the way." Hunter starts to calm down instantly when hearing my dads voice. "Does this have anything to do with Stephanie I saw her come to your room last night?" He still has a tight grip on me. That's when things become clear, it makes sense now...it was that bitch Stephanie. She took off her bra and put it there so Hope would find it. That bitch will pay. 

Dad loosens his grip on me once he's sure I've calmed down.

"She came here but I kicked her out." I say running my hands through my hair.

 "Good." He says then continues "her father will be here shortly with your brothers' mates. I took advantage of him coming and called for a meeting this morning with all our other allies concerning expanding our borders. You have to be there even if it's for a little while." 

"I'll be there" I say as he walks out. I lean back on my bed and close my eyes. Her scent is all over my bed. She has had enough time to cool off I'm going over there now. I get up put my shirt on and go downstairs. Mom meets me at the bottom.

 "Zayn, Alpha Edward jut arrived he's in your office." 

"He can wait..I'll be back" As I'm about to walk out I see her father enter.

He knows where I'm headed "Zayn, your father has called for a meeting and everyone has arrived", He puts his hand on my shoulder and shocks me when he asks if I'm ok.

 "I need to see her" I say

 "I know" he says. 

Alpha Edward and dad walk over. "Alpha Zayn good to see you again." 

I nod my head towards him. Soon everyone's in my father's office discussing expanding and protecting borders. There's a new rogues leader which raises suspicions about their plans and intentions. 

I keep looking at my watch. It's getting late I excuse myself and make my way down to her house. Her mom opens the door and lets me in but doesn't say anything. 

Then she speaks calmly "I don't know what happened between you two but I don't like to see my only daughter upset." 

"I would never hurt her" I reply.

 "Where is she?" I say looking into the next room. 

"She's asleep." 

"I need to see her." She looks at me carefully then walks away into the next room. 

I walk up to Hope's room and open the door slowly. She's asleep on her bed I walk in and lay down next to her I feel my chest tighten as I look at her beautiful face. She's frowning in her sleep but Hunter relaxes. She has no choice, she cannot reject me and she has to believe me one way or another. I lean closer to her and wrap her in my arms I relax instantly and start to feel myself drift off to sleep. 

The next morning I woke up very early feeling relaxed. Hope is still asleep she'll be getting up for school soon though. I move the blanket off her shoulders slowly and all the way down revealing her body to my hungry eyes. She's sleeping in a tee. shirt and panties. Fuck. I cover her up again, slowly get out of bed and close her curtains shut and leave. I hate leaving her but I have to blow off some steam. I start running towards the woods and shifted into my wolf form. Hunter howls aggressively as he bolts through the trees, I can feel him breathing hard out of frustration. 

Hope

As soon as I wake up, yesterday's events flood through my mind and the pain comes back. I cannot believe he lied to me. I get up and take a quick shower. I put on jeans and a t.shirt and after drying my hair I put it up in a pony tail. I pack my necessities and some clothes in my backpack. I take the keys to my grandparents house with me. 

My Mom and dad are downstairs having their coffee when I come down. I skip breakfast because I'm already running late and I don't feel like talking yet. Emily picks me up and I'm surprised to see April in the car. As soon as I get in I'm bombarded with questions. 

"I called you a thousand times!" Emily says. 

"I'm sorry I turned my phone off and I really don't want to talk about it right now." they let it go for now. I turn on my phone and ignore all the missed calls and messages I have. Today I don't wait for everyone by the lockers instead I just walk to my first class. 

Soon Jason takes a seat next me but doesn't say a word at first he just looks at me and smiles and I smile back. 

"I'm not going to ask you if you're ok because I can tell you're not." he pauses then continues "but if you want to talk I'm here." 

He's so sweet. "Thank you" I pause for a minute then ask "Can I reject him before I'm 18?" 

He looks at me with concern, "I mean in a few weeks I'll be 18 anyway but can I do it now?"

 "You have to be 18 to reject your mate." He pauses "But are you sure you want to? I think that if you were 18 you wouldn't even think about it." 

I don't answer him. Gavin walks by us to take a seat, "Hey Hope" I look over at him and he's smirking but I ignore him. 

"I should just kick his ass" Jason says and I can't help but laugh a little. 

"Why does he bother you so much?" Before he can answer the teacher walks in. 

I don't want to go back to the pack today. I need a few days to myself away from Zayn. My grandparents are out of town for another week so I'm going to stay at their house. It's a few hours away and I'm sure my grandparents won't mind at all. Right before lunch I call an Uber.

 I have to leave school before the guards come. I wish I had my car but the security guards won't let me out of our territory without notifying him. And if I had come to school in my own car, he would suspect I was up to something. 

After lunch I left school without telling anyone and took an Uber to the train station. Then I took the train the rest of the way. When I got on the train I left mom a message telling her that I needed a break away from him for a few days. I promised to call her everyday but I did't tell her where I was going. 

I hate missing school but to be honest I can't focus on anything anyway. I'll make sure to make up for the few days I'm going to miss. After I message mom, I turn my phone off again. My grandparents house is so cozy and I'm grateful they are away, I wouldn't want them calling my parents. 

I walk around the house reminiscing the many times I used to visit my grandparents. I used to love coming here grandma and grandpa used to spoil me with gifts and everything else really. Actually, they still do that till this day I am lucky to be surrounded by so many people who love me. Except Zayn. He hurt me.

I cannot believe that after everything that's happened between us that he would hurt me like this. I feel my heart break every time I picture him with that bitch. But being here now I feel calm and nostalgic. I went to the guest bedroom on the first floor and laid down. I wonder what he's doing now, he's probably angry that I left without a word but if I don't reject him he'll keep messing around with other women when he pleases. No matter how much it hurt to admit it I know that Zayn and I are done for sure and the sooner I can reject him the better.

I got up and used the landline to order some food and I ordered almost everything I could think of. I turned on the TV and start flipping through the channels when I didn't find anything that can take my mind off Zayn, I went into my grandfather's library and pick out a book to read. I hate worrying my family and friends like this maybe tomorrow I'll call them. 

Zayn

When Alex called to tell me that Hope was not in school I went crazy! I called her again and again but her phone was shut off. FUCK! I called Emily and she said that she picked up Hope this morning but she didn't see her again after lunch.

 I drove as fast as I could over to her school and looked everywhere for her. She was gone. Her scent was everywhere in the school halls but it was faint indicating she's not here now. 

I run outside and started following her faint scent. Emily keeps calling she's worried about her. My parents both call they too are worried and her cell phone is still off, Fucking great! 

I have connections and men everywhere looking for her, she better be ok. How was it so easy for her to leave me? 

How could she leave without a fucking word without any regard for her friends or for me. If anything happens to her ...or she is with anyone there will be hell to pay. 

The ringing of my phone saves me from my thoughts "What Alex" I bark 

"Alpha she used her card to pay for an Uber then she used her card again at the train station and that's where she was seen last." 

"Was she with anyone?" My voice comes out bitter but I don't give a fuck at this point, I just want to find her. 

"No, she boarded alone" He answers. 

"Did you find out where she fucking went?" 

"Yes, she ordered food and paid with her card again. I'm sending you the location now"

I hang up and start walking towards my car. My phone rings again this time it's her mom,

"Katherine?" 

"Zayn, have you found her? she asked in despair. 

"Yes, I have I'm driving over there now. I'll call you when I'm with her."

Chapter 24 - My Mate