The Beta's Human Mate

Chapter Seven, Accept Me

Peyton Williams

"Do you think it was his dad?" Sam asks softly, flickering her eyes between Nolan and I. Zeke just left a half hour ago, we spent the day studying and ended up watching a movie before he had to go home.

"I don't know babe," Nolan mumbles, pulling her into his chest. Sam feels for people, and when she's close to someone, she gets really worked up over anything they have to go through. She feels like she's going through it too, and it honestly is what makes her such a great friend. She makes sure you're never alone, and doesn't make it about her. But right now she is definately hurting.

She's taking a liking to Zeke, which is rare for her. She is only so close with Nol, Nicole, and I. She says it feels like her emotions get interconnected with ours. Zeke was definately off, he seemed sad. In pain, his eyes were glossy, and he was so antsy.

"Has Alpha said anything? My mom will let him stay here" she says, and she's serious. She'd take anyone in if it meant keeping them safe.

"Babe, that's not our call, plus he's P's mate. Don't you think he'd want to be with him?"

"He wouldn't come with me, he thinks I hate him" I grumble, settling into the couch. Sam glares at me.

"Because you wont talk to him!"

"I don't know what to say, Samantha. Hey, I'm not into dudes, but youre my mate and we're going to be together forever? So let's get to know each other "I sigh "Oh and I'm a werewolf, actually we all are '' I laugh, shaking my head.

"Why not, hey how are you?" Sam squares her shoulders, her eyes narrowing "You seem cool, i'd love to get to know you!"

"It's not that easy. Imagine being around Nol all the time and not being able to touch him, openly talk to him, kiss him" i sit up straighter on the couch, and Sam opens her mouth, then closes it,

"I guess i didn't think about that" she pouts "I'm sorry"

"It's fine, I just don't know how to act. Its weird"

"Why don't we schedule a homework session at your place next week, and then Sam and I will cancel at the last minute? Then you guys are forced to be around each other" Nolan suggests, and I nod.

"Okay.. that shouldn't be to bad"

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Monday came and went, and now it's wednesday. We have training this morning before school, so we start at 5am. I am in the field, in my gym shorts as Nolan leads the training. He decides we're going to shift, and do some running.

So we all strip, and shift into our wolves. My wolf isn't as big as Nol, but I do have a bigger wolf. My fur is dark brown, and I have light brown spots on my stomach. I take off running, following Nolan's black wolf through the forest. Sam's wolf is a light brown, with white spots on her paws.

She's right behind me, as our soon-to-be Luna she's expected to be fast as well. She's been working on that a lot.

Once we get to another clearing, we end up circling back. Our run is about an hour, then we shift back, get dressed and practice fight. My muscles are screaming from how sore they are, but I don't give up. I can't, I have a human mate I'll have to protect. I need to be the best of the best if i want to keep him safe.

And this bond is a big reason for a lot of my feelings. It's what's pushing me to him, but the more I'm around him the more I do like him. He's so sweet to his friends, and his dimples drive me fucking nuts.

Nolan dismisses us, and I take a quick shower at the pack house, changing into blue jeans and a t-shirt.

I make my way out of the locker room area, and I grab a quick breakfast.I sit with my friends, and Nicole is there picking a fight with Jack, as usual.

Ever since news about my mate Zeke has gotten around, she's been bitchier.

I know for some reason she was hoping we're still mates, but were not. Jack is a year younger than me, he doesnt turn 18 until this summer, but he is openly gay at the pack house. He's not out in school, but he has slept with a couple other wolves that are bi, or gay or whatever they are.

"I just don't see how you think being with another male wolf is good for this pack" Nicole says, and my spine straightens. "You can't even contribute more pups' ' she says, her eyes cutting over to me as she bites her celery.

"If the goddess puts me with another male wolf, why question it?" Jack says, and scoffs "It doesn't even affect you anyways, so why are you so worried?" Her eyes cut over to him, then back to me as she shrugs.

"Just dont think two male mates makes any sense"

"Enough" Nolan uses his alpha tone, making Nicole straighten in her seat instantly.

"Sorry Alpha" Jack and Nicole say instantly, and I hold Nicole's eyes for a moment. I know what she meant to say it to me. I don't know why she's taking it out on Jack though.

Sam comes over, sensing the tension as she sits besides Nicole. I don't know how she puts up with her shit, she does the same thing to Sam and Sam just takes it. Which isn't like her at all, normally she says something, or does something about it. She doesn't just sit there and take anyone's shit.

Except Nicole.

I finish my breakfast, and head out to my jeep. I drive the short drive to school, listening to NF. He's one of my favorite artists, Nolan showed him to me. I do like a lot of different types of music, Drake, Little Peep, Hoodie Allen, AlecBenjamin, i could go on.

I pull into my usual parking spot, being a senior has its perks for sure. I climb out, and make my way into the building. I didn't feel like waiting for Nolan and Sam today.

"Hey!" I hear someone yell, and I turn to see Ava, Cam and Zeke. I bit the inside of my check to stop my smile and I walked over.

"What's up?" I say, adjusting my bag.

"I just wanted to say thanks, for sticking up for me with Nicole" Ava says, sending a flirty smile. I smirk small at that, I appreciate the attention. But mates are forever and the only one I'm interested in is Zeke. But I can't say that.

"Of course, she's been a bitch lately '' I grumble, my eyes finding Zeke's pretty blue orbs. He gives me a small smile, and I nod. "Hey"

"Hey" he responds, and my eyes find Cam. I nod to him, and then I leave, because I don't know what else to say. I guess I should figure that shit out, because we're not going to get anywhere if I run off and don't try to have a conversation with him.

I make my way to my locker, sorting my shit then going to the homeroom. I try to think of how to start a conversation that's comfortable, but i don't know. I feel like I have to hide a piece of me, and that's hard. I've never had to lie about something so important before.

But I can't continue these half ass conversations and expect him to accept me.