The Gambler

The deal

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"You're seriously going to do this?" the stuck up blonde in front of me spoke impatiently. I nodded at Chelsea. I couldn't believe I was doing this, honestly.
She sighed and shrugged "alright. I'll do whatever it takes to be with Chase. Even if it means killing a stupid human" she smirked at me and Chase cleared his throat
"Chelsea" he spoke in a warning tone and she smiled at him
chase walked to me, touching my waist lightly "are you sure about doing this? you can just back out" he looked worried, and I felt like I shouldn't be doing this.
Why would I fight a werewolf, just to prove I'm 'worthy' of being an alphas mate? whose to say he still wouldn't leave me?

Something in me made me want to try, just.. try.
"Alright" Chase backed up, sounding nervous. A group had formed and I was hoping I had some chance.. The rule was that she couldn't shift.
"Ready, human?" Chelsea mocked me and I clenched my fists, holding them up. I'd never been in a fight before.
In one swift movement Chelsea leapt forward at me, and I dodged to the best of my abilities.
She missed and I quickly darted back, she looked PISSED.
The group all looked at me with wide eyes, and I smirked at her
"You keep calling me human and weak, but why would Chase put me up against you? he must think I can handle you." She glared furiously at me and I grinned. Chase looked amused.
"Watch yourself" she growled and we circled each other. Somebody suddenly shoved me forward, and Chelsea moved at the same time, punching me in the jaw.
I stumbled backwards and fell, the pain was horrible. I thought I had heard a crack. She smiled at me and shrugged "too easy, human"
I got up slowly and wiped the blood from my lips, continuing to circle.
"Barely hurt" I tried to sound confident, but all the chances of me being confident was gone.
It all went away with that one punch. I was beat, I should've known that going into this fight.
My chest suddenly hurt and I wanted to cry. Chelsea leapt forward again, this time I began scratching at her furiously. We both fell down, and I started kicking, hitting her in the face a few times. There was now chants coming from the crowd, our fight fueled them.
I was suddenly underneath her and she punched me in the stomach as hard as she could, I gasped for air but couldn't find it. She got up and kicked me in the ribs, I still couldn't get the air.
Tears streamed my face as i struggled. My face was wet with either tears or blood, I don't know.
They were all laughing now.

Why was I so stupid?
Suddenly arms wrapped around my waist and my blurry eyes met chases.
He looked so worried.. so cute. I pulled away from his grasp and he looked confused.
"Get out of her, worthless bitch!" I heard Chelsea yell at me and I looked at Chase desperately. He gave me an apologetic look, holding out his hand
"Liz, wait-"
"No!" I cut him off hurriedly and backed away, the crowd parted as Chase followed me.
I began running, as well as I could. I was headed for the woods.
I needed to get away. I couldn't feel my face or stomach.

"Elizabeth please!" he yelled at me, sounding frustrated now. I spun around and glared, sobbing.
"No! I don't even want to be with you anymore! I was so stupid for even trying to fight her! I knew I had no chance, but I tried for you! you're so conceited and self absorbed with your high and mighty alpha title that having a human as a mate must be so unbearable!!" I screamed at him and he looked shocked, standing there silently.
"I'll do you the favor, ok!? I'll leave you alone. Don't follow me" I growled at him and he stayed as I turned and continued further into the woods. I glanced back, he was following me.
I kept going, the trees getting taller and the bushes were clearing out.
I could hear a river nearby.
"Elizabeth!" Chase yelled frantically and I looked back. He was standing in one spot, looked at me desperately.
"Let me help you" he pleaded and I shook my head.
"No" I turned and kept walking.
I walked for what seemed like forever.

I walked until I could no longer see Chase.
After about 10 minutes I came across a hiking trail of some sort. I collapsed by a tree and continued to cry. I was now rejected by my mate, my supposed one and only, my supposed to be forever. Gone.
I held my stomach and face, cringing from the pain. It was unbearable. I was ready to close my eyes when I could see a figure approaching me.
Their eyes were glowing red and I opened my mouth to scream, but no sound came out as the darkness took over.


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"Elizabeth" I heard my name being spoken calmly. The pain was unbearable. I was regaining consciousness slowly, but it was better than death.
"Elizabeth"
Again.
I slowly opened my eyes. I felt like my body was floating on a cloud, and I was on fire.
I felt tears fill my eyes immediately.
"So your name is Elizabeth?" the stranger sounded unconcerned, like he was being forced to do this.
I nodded slowly, biting my lip to hold back the cries.
"Hold on" he muttered and walked to the door, a girl helped me sit up and she gave me a nice smile.
"How are you feeling? my name is Joy" I just smiled back at her, the tears spilled over. I wasn't sure who these people were but they were trying to help me, right?
"GRAYSON!" I jumped when the guy yelled agitatedly at the doorway. The girl..Joy, walked to him and patted him on the back. I could tell he was complaining to her but I couldn't hear a word they were saying.

Joy walked back over and handed me a pill "here this is for the pain in the mean time. Once Grayson arrives he will take care of you." I just stared back at her blankly as she fed me the pill. My jaw must've been swollen because I felt nothing but throbbing pain.

The pair left and my pain quickly subsided. Once alone my chest tightened up and I began to cry.
I've never felt so stupid in all my life, and now I'm with strangers. I can't defend myself whatsoever.

I took in my surroundings as I waited. I was in a red room. It had black curtains and black sheets. A small dresser in the corner of the room, with a tv on the top.
I cried silently to myself until The door opened a few minutes later and a boy walked in. He was gorgeous. His hair was pitch black, it was swept up to the side. He had his hands stuck in the pockets of his black hoodie, and he wore black guy skinny jeans.

I quickly tried to wipe the stray tears from my eyes and his eyebrows furrowed together in confusion.
"This will only hurt a little" he muttered and put his hands on my stomach. Before I could react everything went black again.

This time I opened my eyes I felt dazed. I was in the same room, but I felt so lost. That guy was sitting next to me. I don't remember catching his name. As my mind went over the past events, I pathetically began crying again. He looked at me with interest and leaned forward, closing the space between us. "How about you stand up?" he questioned and I nodded slowly, biting my lip again to suppress the sobs.
He helped me get out of the bed, my physical pain was gone. He grabbed my wrists and steadied me when the dazed feeling came back and my body swayed, ready to fall.
"Why so sad, beautiful?" His charming voice brought me back to reality. He grinned, brushing my bangs off of my face. He leaned closer, our foreheads touching. "My mate rejected me because I'm a human" I whispered. He frowned and looked down, taking a step away."Oh my, well what do you say we change his mind? Let's make a deal" he grinned mischievously and held his hand out. What did I have to lose?
I slowly turned my hand, and held his. He was..cold.
"A deal?" I whispered and he grinned at me,then the door opened.

"Oh good Liz you're awake" I calmed down at the familiar voice, it was tyler. I couldn't stop staring at Grayson.
"Grayson" tyler spoke firmly and he side stepped, releasing my hand.
I smiled at tyler and he hugged me. I awkwardly hugged him back.
"Uh" I wasn't sure how to start. He smiled at me and gestured towards the door "why don't we go talk?" he suggested and I nodded.
I looked at Grayson, he was staring at tyler with interest. His eyes flicked to mine and he smiled, slightly bowing.
"Come on then" tyler placed his hand on the small of my back and led me down a hallway.
"What's happened?" was all I could think to start with once we got to a small office room. He sat down at his desk and sighed.

"I was out in the woods hunting with one of my leaders and we came across you. I knew it had to be the werewolves, you reeked of dog. So we took you in here so Joy and Drake could fix you up for Grayson."
"For Grayson?" I repeated that last line slowly and tyler nodded.
"He's got quite a few abilities. One is that he can take away the pain of others, and endure it instead"
My eyes widened. He took my pain away, and felt it himself?
"Thank you so much, really. I mean I just met you a few days ago and you're so nice. Thank you" I smiled at him and he nodded.
"You're a interesting human. I hope to see you around here more often" he grinned at me and we stood up, leaving the room.
We walked in silence, passing a few different guys or girls. They all bowed.
"Uh tyler if you don't mind me asking, how old are you?" I spoke slowly, afraid of offending him. He chuckled, putting an arm around my shoulder.
"I'm 22"
What. How could he be 22? He looks much older..
"I know I look older but it's a vampire thing" he smiled at me and I nodded. "That makes sense" I muttered.

"Where's Grayson? I'd like to talk to him before I leave." I looked up at tyler and seemed suddenly frustrated.
"He's probably off with some girl. Quite the player, Grayson" he mumbled and I shrugged
"Well that's fine. I just need to talk to him"
He looked at me as if I had grown another head. He nodded slowly
"Alright well I'll find-"
"Elizabeth" Grayson appeared suddenly, cutting off tyler.
He linked his arm with mine "lets go talk" he flashed another brilliant smile and we began walking. I looked back at tyler
"Thank you again!" I smiled at him and waved goodbye, but he held his stare on Grayson.

Once we were outside we continued walking "why don't I walk you home?" he raised an eyebrow and I shrugged "sure"
"So, you were going to offer me a deal" I looked up at him and he nodded

"Of course, dear. You seemed in such a sad state. So unfortunate for you to have been chosen to be the mate to a werewolf. Which one was it?" he gave me an interested look and I sighed, the sadness crept back inside me.
"Chase. The alpha" I muttered the last part and Grayson laughed.
"Chase and I are great friends. Once our deal is set, I'll have you two together in no time"
He winked at me and I stopped walking
"What's the deal? what are the terms?"

He held his hand out again and gave me a charming smile. My mind kept screaming for my to run, not to trust a vampire... but something deep inside me made me reach out and grab his hand.
"Let's talk, love"



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