◇The Hybrid◆

chapter 53

Songs for this chapter:  Amnesia by Five Seconds of Summer & Strong by One Direction 

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Derek's POV.

She's just as beautiful as the first day I met her. That day at school when her wolf was ready to find its mate. I was finally allowed to confront her. 

When I kissed her for the very first time, and the only time, I had such joy. I had just got to hold her, touch her, speak to her for the first time.. I had to go out in the woods for the remaining time of passing period and just let out all my feelings. 

When she got punctured with that pencil.. I panicked. I didn't know what to do. I just picked her up in my arms and rushed her straight home, to my home, and her soon to be home. She was meant to be here, with me. 

For the time that she was passed out.. Brandon came. 

Alpha Jay knew all along where his son, Jay, was. That's why he assigned me to this pack, it was just a plus to have Layla be my mate. Alpha knew that the only way he could ever get his son back, was through his heart. And the only thing Jay's heart was focused on was his mate, Layla. 

Brandon said that Alpha Jay insisted on us switching places, but I refused. I had just offically met my mate over the long period that she was never in my life. I couldn't let her go now. 

So Brandon locked me up, not allowing me to see her and pretending to be me. He sickens me, and every single day while I was kept away from Layla, I planned my revenge on Brandon. I planned his death. 

When we were rescuing Layla, I saw Brandon. I couldn't help but flip out. My plan was in motion, and I was going to kill him.. But then her sweet angelic voice voice halted me. "Stop" she begged. 

I knew then if I killed him, she would never forgive me. And I wouldn't let that happen.. so I let him be and helped Jay bring her to safety, where she is now with Wren and being treated and health-ed back to life. 

It broke my heart to see her like that.. dying. I couldn't take it. But seeing Jay break down before my eyes, I knew I had to stay strong for all of us. I had to channel my inner will power. I wouldn't -- couldn't let her die. 

I need to get to know her. I need her to get to know the real me, not Brandon posing as me. 

My thoughts spin, making my head ache. I sat with my head in my hands. Jay was next to me on the couch, sitting in the same position. Except, he was still losing it. Tears were rolling down his face like a down pour in November. 

I bring myself to the conclusion he just needs some support. I put my hand on his back and offer any help that he might need. 

He shakes his head. "I need her" 

I nod understandingly and take my hand away from him. The only support he needs if from Layla. 

"Boys.." Wren says. We both look up and he slowly nods with an assuring smile. 

Jay turns to me and I nod. "You go"  

He smiles and pats me on the shoulder. "I'll try and be quick.. you guys have a lot to catch up on" he chuckles. 

"Right. Take your time though" 

He nods and rushes over to the recovery room where she will be resting. I can't wait to see her. 

Wren walks over and sits in Jay's spot on the sofa. 

"She'll forgive you, you know?" he speaks. 

"How can you be so sure?" 

"This is where you really belong. I'm pretty confident that she's oddly like her mother.. 'The past is in the past' Jackie would say" He pats me on the knee. "I think that as long as you have no desire to return to that awful pack, she'll have no problem over looking it" he shrugs and stands. 

"I think Jay's just about done. I'll come get you when she's ready for you" he says. 

I nod and look at my feet. I nervously play with my fingers and wriggle my toes.  

Will she forgive me? 

I don't have any desire to go back to the pack. 

..

Do I? 

No! 

..

maybe? 

No, how can I?! They were controlling and demanding..

but they never treated me with out respect. 

"Once a loyal pack, always a loyal pack"  they would say. 

This is the ultimate test to whether that's true or not.

God, I hope it's not. 

Jay comes out and pats me on the back. "Go get her" 

"Thanks" I mumble. I'm so nervous. My palms are sweating and I wipe them on my pants about five times before I even enter the room. 

I finally step in and she smiles at me. 

"Hi, I'm Derek" My voice comes out surprisingly steady. 

"Hi. It's nice to meet you, Derek" she holds her hand out politely. I subtly wipe my hands off again before taking her hand and lightly shaking it. "I'm Layla" she smiles up at me. 

"It's nice to finally meet you" I smile. She nods. "Likewise"