Unbelievable (Sequel to Unexpected)

Ache

Lana didn't know where she was going or what she was going to do. She just needed to get out and away.

She got into her car and left. She was done, she meant it. Charlotte didn't want her. Fine. She wasn't fighting anymore. She drove mindlessly, only barely watching the road. It was well past sunset and the forecast said it would rain. Perfect melodramatic weather, she thought. Her emotions were overwhelming her. Lana wouldn't call herself closed off; she'd never really allowed her emotions to get in the way. Her father had embedded it into her to not, she was an Alpha and Alpha's weren't weak. When she found out the truth from her mother did she allow herself brief moments of emotional weakness. Before, she had cried about not knowing her mother, about not understanding why her father were the way they were. Because she hadn't wanted to find a mate, other emotions seemed meaningless. Yes, she'd been content with her life. Yes, she'd felt happy at times with coworkers. She'd even felt lust and everything that came with it with her few previous encounters. But this was different.

Lana slumped back against her seat as she stopped at a red light. She wasn't sure where she was going or if she even had anywhere to go. Being socially reluctant meant no friends. A car horn behind her made her jump and she scowled. "Alright, alright." She put the car back into drive and continued driving. As she did, she noticed something in her rear view. She hadn't given it any thought when the light had pulled away from her house just as she did, but not it was still behind her. The likely hood of it being a coincidence was little to none. Lana watched the traffic ahead of her and as an intersection came up, she switched lanes to turn. The motorbike seemed to pull back before following. Unease set into Lana and she turned off the main street and onto a less busy side street. She barely recognized the street as a neighborhood she'd been in once or twice. She turned immediately down another street and knew exactly what was going on when the bike followed and looked like it was going to pass.

Her family had  been checking up on her. They'd been watching her and Charlotte; no doubt they knew about every struggle they were having. She could almost see the smirk on Luke's face like he'd given her many times in the past. Lana knew confronting the person wouldn't do any good. But knowing her father and brother had been keeping tabs on her was infuriating. She pulled the car to the side, putting it in park as she waited for the motorbike to turn around. Though she hated her family's tactics, she knew what they were. She turned the car off and sat there waiting.

Not even five minutes later, the bike turned back around the corner and was circling back to her. Lana was pissed as she got out of her car and moved to stand in the middle of the street. The biker would either stop or hit her. If he was smart, he would hit her and run. But her brother didn't employ smart people. The biker stopped a few feet in front of her and waited. Lana knew it was stupid to confront someone without anyone or thing to back her up. But this person had been watching and following her and her mate. She couldn't stand for it.

"How long have you been watching me?" She walked forward and growled low in her chest. She could smell the person was male and a Beta. She could easily tear into him if she wanted and he wouldn't challenge her. "Answer me." Her Alpha voice could rival her father's if she chose to use it. The Beta cowered slightly before flipping up the visor of their helmet.

"A month." Was the gravely response. Not as long as she thought.

"Tell my brother and father if they want to see or be updated on me to do it themselves." No point in harming the Beta. The kid probably couldn't fight which was why he'd been given watch duty. Lana left the biker in the street as she walked back and got into her car. She watched as the bike revved and left before her. She leaned forward, pressing her forehead to the edge of the steering wheel. Maybe tearing into the Beta would've been good for her. Still feeling overwhelmed, she decided there was no point in continuing the drive. The neighborhood she was in was quiet and the streets were dead; she could sit here for a few minutes before anyone was suspicious.

What was she going to do? Things were wrecked right now and maybe even beyond repair with Charlotte. It was clear they weren't going to work out how either of them hoped. Lana had been fine with Charlotte deciding where their relationship was going, if it was going to be a thing. Only when she removed herself from the fight did she see why Charlotte had been upset. She was right. Lana was the Alpha and should be making the harder decisions. Charlotte was her Omega and shouldn't be worrying about their future like this. Lana should be taking care of her. She had promised to and thought she'd been keeping her promise. Though she was providing a house and food, even school, she wasn't caring for Charlotte. She wasn't providing a home and a place where Charlotte could feel safe. No wonder the Omega wanted out. Lana wasn't giving her the things she was suppose to to make sure the Omega was happy and would stay.

"I keep fucking up." She ran a hand over her face before sitting back and starting the car. Just as she was about to put the car in drive, she gasped and nearly doubled over. Her chest was on fire. She unbuckled herself as she forced herself to breathe. Her chest felt like it was being cracked open and scraped out. The bond came alive in her mind as she felt the same thing there and felt like she could almost hear Charlotte crying. She gasped and panted as she clutched at her chest. The rejection was at full force. If she didn't get back home and talk to Charlotte, they wouldn't be bonded anymore. Part of her said to stay where she was and let Charlotte have her way. Her inner Alpha was screaming and telling her to go back and fight for her Omega. Charlotte may not want this completely, but Lana did. She wanted her Omega, her pup, and everything that came with. She wanted to stay bonded and mated with Charlotte.

Putting the car in gear, the turned the car back down the street she came and sped home.