I'm the Alpha's Girl

Chapter 8

(EDITED)
Last night, after the whole pack welcomed me back, I slept like a baby. It was only the sound of screaming that made me bolt straight up. I got up and ran to the door only to have it open in my face. I tumbled to the floor, holding my sore nose. "Ow.", I said, looking up at Mia. She was grinning. "Why are you grinning?!", I complained. "You just broke my nose!"
"Oh, Eliza, seriously.", Mia said, still grinning as she helped me to my feet. "You will never guess what happened to me."
"What? You found a one million dollar ring?"
"No!", she exclaimed chuckling. Then she lowered her voice into a whisper. "I found my mate."
My eyes widened. "Oh my gawd, who is it?!", I whisper yelled at her.
"Only the hot and gorgeous Aidan Clark!", she whispered back. I squealed. Aidan Clark was the hottest guy in school, aside from Jackson. I mean, how could you not love those innocent bad boy silver eyes and tousled dirty blonde hair?! Squeal!
Unlike Jackson and his snobby friends, Aidan was very nice, and had this sexy British accent.
"Oh. My. Gawd, Mia you're so lucky!", I exclaim, taking both of Mia's wrists in my hands and grinning like an idiot. That was the wrong time to say something, because just then an angry Jackson walked in besides a confused Aidan. I turned bright red and understood. Jackson thought I was complimenting Aidan for his hotness, when honestly, I kind if was. As for Aidan, he didn't know that many girls liked him.
"You.", Jackson said using his Alpha tone. He pointed at Mia and Aidan. "Out."
I rolled my eyes. Is he jealous much? "Oh my gosh, what's wrong with you?", I ask, taking a seat on the couch in the corner. Jackson followed me, but instead of sitting, stood in front of me and blocked my chances of escape.
"What's wrong with me?!", he yelled. "What's wrong with you?! You can't talk about other males like that! I'm your mate, your mine and mine only! Heck, I almost threw that mother f*cker out the window!"
His tone scared me a bit, and all I could do was helplessly watch as he fell onto the couch next to me. "I-I'm sorry, but I was just talking to Mia about it.", I apologize. "Besides, he's her mate and she's his." Jackson puts on a knowing face and turns to look at me sadly. My wolf didn't like him feeling so depressed. "Just like we could've been.", he whispered, looking down at the floor. He was right. Just like we could've been. But he was such a big headed jerk, I didn't really want us to happen.
Then again, he's changed. But I felt as if I fell for him, I'd lose his peaceful side and encounter his menacing and hurtful side once again. I don't know why I felt like that, but just being the school's player and girl toy, I was sure he'd just bring me more tears.
"I wouldn't, Eliza, you know that.", Jackson spoke up, making me jump from both interruption of my thoughts and the fact that he could read my mind.
"Mates read minds.", Jackson informed, shrugging his shoulders. Then he turned to me with a hopeful and pleasing expression. "Please, Eliza, you have to give us a chance.", he said. "I'd let no other female have my pups but you, and I'd let no other female be my Luna. I want you to be that girl."
I felt surprised. Sheesh, from "Here, let me knock this sandwich out of your hand" Jackson to "Please, I want you" Jackson. I looked deeply into his eyes and instantly, I just couldn't loom away. I couldn't help it. Snaking my arms around his neck, I leaned over and kissed him on the lips. Sparks burned my lips, much better than the one in the school hallway. I guess it was because I wasn't really into it much.
Jackson's arms reached around my small waist, and my wolf was howling with joy and lust. Yes, he was mine and mine only, I'd make sure of that.
Suddenly reality hit me like a baseball bat. I pulled away from Jackson and wiped my mouth with my sleeve. No. I would not give in to the boy who hurt feelings. Never. We can be friends, I'll leave it a that. Jackson looked confused. He looked up at me sadly. "What happened?", he asked. I shook my head slowly. "I'm sorry Jackson but I think it's better if we're just friends.", I said honestly. "I mean, I don't really feel comfortable about us being mates because of our very recent past. I'm really sorry."
I stood up and walked to the door, leaving behind a shocked and rather depressed looking Jackson behind.
My mate. No matter what, those words sound wrong yet right. I can never escape them. I should've rejected him right then and there. I could've, but it was useless. Those words just won't form on my tongue. Curse my tongue! No, actually, I take that back, I have a presentation tomorrow. I'll have to use my tongue. What will I do?! Jackson is hurt, and now I have to fix it.