The Chosen One (unedited)

Chapter 5

Picture of Zoey

When I woke up the next morning everything that happened yesterday felt like a dream. I mean werewolves! I wonder what's in store for me to learn today.

I grabbed an all-black tank top, white t-shirt and black skinny jeans. After taking a shower I went downstairs for breakfast. Things were awkward between Jake and I after last night, I was still a little hurt from him not telling me. We didn't talk like we usually did, only to ask for the milk. I was very glad when it was time to go.

We arrived at school early and I went looking for Derek and Lizzy.

"Hey Ashely!" I turned around to see them both sitting at a table with a group of kids. I walked over slowly, not knowing if they knew about what happened yesterday.

"These are our friends Caleb, Kelly, and Sarah." Lizzy introduced me to the other kids at the table. I got nods and a small "Hi" from Kelly.

"Hey." I replied.

"So, we heard about what happened. I can't wait till you're part of the pack! You might even find your mate there." Lizzy said to me.

"Doesn't the alpha have to decide that?" I asked laughing at her giddiness, it was contagious.

"Well yea, but Blake's already fond of you so of course you're in. But I don't know about Jessica." She said frowning.

"You talk a lot Liz. I'm sure Ashley gets the point now." The boy named Caleb said. Lizzy just rolled her eyes.

"Derek are you going to take me to class today?" I asked him since he was so quiet.

"Yea we should leave now the bells about to ring." He told me looking around as kids started packing their stuff up. I nodded and waved bye to Lizzy and her friends.

"Are you happy about being a werewolf?" Derek asked as we were walking down the halls.

"I guess I just never really thought about it because I thought werewolves weren't real." I told him while shrugging.

"Do you want to go for a run sometime? So, I can see how your wolf looks?" He asked when we stopped at my locker.

"I don't mind." I told him smiling. He nodded and walked off to his locker.

"Hey are feeling Ok?" I turned to the side hearing Blake's voice. He was leaning against the locker next to mine looking hot as heck wearing all black.

"Um, yea." I mumbled sticking my head in my locker. I heard Blake chuckle on the other side.

"I'm going to give you a ride to my house after school for the meeting." He said, while still staring at me.

"Blake can I ask you a question?"

"You just did." He replied smirking. I rolled my eyes.

'What's a mate?" It just popped in my head after I remembered what Lizzy said earlier. I figured since he was leader of the pack he'd be able to answer it for me. But instead he seems to have frozen in shock with his mouth hanging open.

"It's complicated. I'll explain it to you another time, why do you ask?" He answered finally coming out of his frozen state.

"Lizzy said I might find one in the pack if I join." I told him.

Just then Zoey came around the corner and when she saw Blake her eyes lit up, until they landed on me. She picked up her speed walking over to us.

"Hey Blakey." She said throwing her arms around him and giving him a kiss.