Alpha Pierce is Mine

Chapter 23: Conflicted

Author's Note: Okay so just a quick warning, I am so brain dead right now and it's like 11:40 at night right now. Also, my six year old brother is absolutely screaming at my eleven year old brother and saying "I'm rolling my eyes at you."

Diana's POV

Pounding rain woke me up from my not so peaceful sleep and I noticed Pierce was gone. I decided that I was going to go on a run today. Of course, I knew for a fact that my mate wouldn't let me considering the last time I left his side I died. Literally.

I sat up and groaned, pulling a sweatshirt on. The smell of my mate made me regret wanting to leave him. Ever since he marked me, I had been more attached to him and more...you know hormonal. 

When I got to the kitchen Isabelle was making breakfast. Well that's a surprise!

"Whatcha making Izzy?"

She laughed at the little nickname and gestured to the pan, "Just some eggs, and toast. Want some?" 

"Sure, thanks!" I smile and start to get the dishes and cups, "What do you want to drink?"

"Just some orange juice please."

"Where's Pierce?" I asked, knowing the answer already.

"Just doing some pack work. He went to go finish some quick things and then he was going to take the day off with you."

"I don't blame him." I look down.

"Sweetie, don't feel bad it wasn't your fault!" Isabelle comes and puts a hand on my arm.

"Thank you Isabelle." I nod.

"Anytime, now let's eat. I'm STARVING!" 

I quickly agreed.

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The workout room was always hot and humid. No matter what time of year it was, well that's what Sheila told me. This was indeed very true.

I had already done some lifting, cardio, and tons of abdominal workouts. My bones were starting to get weak but it felt good getting the emotions out of me. Ever since I was young, I would always get my emotions and stress out with physical exertion.

The door to the gym opened and I looked over at William. 

"Hey" He said quietly, looking ashamed.

"Hey! What's up Willy?" I ask getting up and sitting down on the lifting bench next to him.

"I just wanted to drain some energy...I didn't know you'd b--"

"Look Will, I know you feel bad, but you need to stop getting yourself down for what happened. It wasn't anyone's fault what happened. It happened and it's done now."

"I know."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Silence-

"Diana, do you want to take a walk with me?"

"Of course."

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"So let me get this straight. You almost got arrested for walking through a McDonald's Drive-Thru?" I snorted.

"Yup! I didn't know that it wasn't a thing and I don't really have the money for a car right now!" Will grinned and chuckled.

"So how long have you been rogue?" I ask carefully.

"For about....well ever since the attack. My parents left me after we left the pack because they went rogue so I had no choice." 

I touch Will's shoulder tenderly and then go in for a hug, "I am so sorry Will, I feel like it's all my fault." 

"What are you talking about Diana?" He lets go of me and tilts his head to the side to show that he is confused.

"I mean, why should I survive? Why didn't my parents survive instead of me?"

"Diana! Don't say that! It was never your fault! Ever!!" Will grips me by the shoulders.

I start crying and William hugs me tightly and rubs my back soothingly. 

"I know it's hard Di Di, but we don't have to worry about it anymore. The past is behind us!" I slowly remember the terrifying dreams I had about Rick.

Suddenly, I hear a growl...

"Baby, I swear it was nothing."

Pierce walks down to us from the balcony he was in and he stares daggers at William.

"Alpha, I apologize for touching your mate without your permission." My beta bows his head and I quickly push it up.

"No. Don't apologize! I control who can interact with myself! I am a free woman!"

Pierce still isn't saying anything, he just looks between William and I with fierce eyes.

"Listen pal, I am being gracious letting you stay here. I would watch where your hands wander...especially when they are on my things."

I am absolutely taken aback by his words and I was sure my face said that. I yanked my mate by the hand and tried not to look at his face since I was attempting to stay angry at him for more than a minute or two.

"You listen here pal, I am not your property! See this? I am a human being!! You know what that means? Yup, it means that I am not owned by you or even anyone, but myself! So if you ever have the balls to say that I am your property or that you can control what I do, I will walk myself around the world to find a mate who respects that I have other men in my life --that are friends may I remind you--! Good day!" I slam the door to the house but then open it again, "Oh! and I am sleeping in the guest room tonight!"

"Diana! You get back here! I am your Alpha!"

I don't even turn around when I -- unmercilessly --flip him off and shift into my wolf mid-leap through the front door.

I am sorry, I know it's been awhile...but right now I am currently in my High school's musical and it is super close to showtime so I literally barely have time to bathe myself much less do my homework or update! But it's the weekend and I just finished my second trimester exams so that is why I am updating. Anyway, I thought you guys would like a little clash between Di Di and Pierce since they've been all lovey dovey lately. And I hope you like the picture for the chapter! I thought that it was a great representation of the amazing bond between a girl and her wolf! I should probably go to bed since it's 1:23 am where I live and I am really tired but if you liked the chapter please please give this girl some love and follow me on~

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