Who Are We?

Chapter Six - Lovers Lie

Melanie's POV

"Why? Why do I have to be here, out of all places?" I was currently in a large garden filled with some of the most beautiful plants I've ever seen. Quite frankly, that's not what I was focused on. I was pacing back and forth, hating myself for following Max here in the first place.

He's our mate. Don't be like this.

No! Don't even go there with me! You could've told me before I came here!

But you wouldn't have come, now would you? She had a point. I never wanted a mate. I've lived without anyone for years on end, and I'm fine.

I just wish you would've told me...

You can leave anytime, Mel.

You know I can't. I...I can't do that to him, and...

"...I don't want to be alone again..."

"Why were you alone before?" A male voice says making me jump. "Oh, sorry," he chuckled. "What's your name?" He's a tall and handsome man, about a foot taller than me.

"M-Melanie..." I studder, still deep in my thoughts. He just smiled at me, offering his hand for me to shake.

No! Alexa screamed in my head.

What?!

He's a werewolf...

Oh, get over yourself! Damn her. Blake this, Blake that. Jesus, I'm not going to hit on every guy I look at!

"Don't worry, I don't bite," he smirked, sending me a wink.

"Why are all men so damn horny..." I mutter to myself.

"I'm not horny, Doll. But I can tell your wolf is." Fuck me. "Anyway, my name's John." I shook his hand, causing my wolf to growl, and John to laugh.

"Nice to meet you."

"As well as you. Mind if I call you Mel?" I smiled.

"I give you my permission."

"Alright, so, Mel, why are you alone in my mother's garden?"

"Why wasn't your first question 'What the hell are you doing on my property?' I mean most sane people would ask that."

"I already knew the answer." When I don't say anything, he continues. "I was the first to be notified after Max."

"Oh, makes sense. Well, Blake and..." I cut myself off and bite my lip as I remember the fight;

"You...how..? How do you have a mate? You're not even faithful! That's bull shit!" He raises his voice even more. "Don't try and defend her! You and I both know you'll just end up fucking another girl next week!"

"Hmm?" I blink, looking at John. "Blake and...Noah perhaps?" I slowly nod. "What was it about this time?"

"I...um..." I struggle to tell him that Blake is my mate since, well, I haven't quite accepted that. "He's my-"

"John, it'd be wise to back away..." I turn to see Blake walking in, looking like he was ready to tackle John.

"Oh...interesting..." He smiles as he takes a set away from me.