My Older Mate

Chapter 1

"I'm pregnant," Elizabeth said quietly. My face had a look of shock, my eyes wide and my mouth open. I mean sure her and Lucas had been all over each other since they found out that they were mates, and I know werewolves usually have 'pups' soon after they meet their mate. I didn't realize that it would happen this quick. But come on, they found out only two months ago when Elizabeth turned 18. Don't get me wrong though, if she's happy then so am I.

"Sophia? Are you okay?" I heard her ask from in front of me. Cutting my eyes to her and then down to her stomach, a smile formed on my lips. My best friend is having a baby! I'm going to be an aunt! I jumped up from the couch and ran to her excitedly and hugged her, congratulating her. She released the breath she was holding and hugged me back.

"I love you Lizzy, you're my best friend and I support you no matter what." I said letting her go and standing up straight. "How did Lucas react?" I asked thinking about her already overprotective mate. "He started crying he was so happy. Don't tell him I told you that though because you know how he is about his masculinity, especially being beta and all." Seeing the smile on her face made me excited for when I meet that special someone. Of course they won't be my 'soul mate', but that's fine as long as they make me happy.

See, I'm not a werewolf. I know about werewolves since I was raised around them though. My parents were werewolves, but they adopted me because they weren't able to have their own children. I put my hand to my chest hoping to make the ache go away. It still hurts to think about them. They're dead. They were killed in an attack when I was 15. Elizabeth's parents took me in after, saying I was family and that they weren't just going to abandon me.

"Soph, honey it's okay. I miss them too, we all do." I jumped when I felt her hugging me. When did she get up? She wiped at my eyes. I was crying? How did I not notice? I smiled at her and stood up, shaking the thoughts of my parents away. "Are you hungry? I can make you something to eat," I said already heading to my kitchen.

"Actually, I have to go," she said following me. I stopped and turned to her, "Is everything okay?" "Oh, yeah. I just have to get home to Lucas. I'm sure he's going crazy by now," she said laughing. I gave her a hug not wanting to let go. I'm really glad to have a best friend like her.

"So Lucas and I are inviting a couple of people over for dinner tonight to celebrate. I'd really like it if you came. You are my best friend after all." I didn't even think about it before accepting her offer. "Great just come over at around 6:30," Liz said before shutting the door behind her. Checking the time on my phone I saw that it was already 2:47. Maybe I should make a late lunch. I haven't had the chance to eat yet. Deciding against it since I'll be eating dinner at Lizzy's soon I went upstairs to take a bath.

When the water was hot enough, I quickly peeled my clothes off and I slowly stepped into the tub loving the feel of the hot water against my skin. I should take baths more often, they're really relaxing, I thought sinking into the water. After using my coconut scented shampoo and conditioner, I laid back to relax for a while.

About an hour later I stepped out of the bath with a freshly shaved body and clean hair and skin, feeling more relaxed. It was like a game of how fast I could grab a towel and wrap it around me before I froze from the cold air. Ugh I miss the heat from the water already.

I quickly made my way to my bedroom and looked at the clock sitting next to my bed, 4:05. I still have about two hours before I have to leave, so maybe some Netflix while I wait. After getting dressed in a pair of sweats for the time being, I made my way to the kitchen to grab a bottle of green tea before settling down in the living room to watch an episode of Supernatural.

After an episode, I went into the bathroom and started on my makeup since my hair was still a little wet. I shouldn't use too much since I'm not very good at it anyway. Only putting on mascara and a wing eyeliner, I finished fairly quickly. Now what to do with my hair. I can never easily decide how to fix my hair, so after messing with a few different hairstyles I went back into my room deciding to leave it down in it's natural waves.

Seeing that it was already 5:45 I went over to find an outfit. Since it's getting a little colder out maybe I should just wear leggings. Deciding to do that, I grabbed a pair with a white tee-shirt and my black combat boots.

I go into the living room and grab my phone and leather jacket. Where are my keys? I look at my phone and see that it's already 6:07, so I check the kitchen and see them sitting on the counter. Quickly grabbing them, I make my way outside and to my black Honda CR-V before starting it up and leaving.