Chapter 104
Samuel
I don’t know if I’m being brave or stupid. Trailing behind the pack to speak with the man who hurt me more than anyone ever has….. I hope it’s the right
out of talking but this isn’t healthy decision. We do need to talk but I’ve never felt ready to. Being apart for so long helped me get
Eventually, we stop and watch as our pack continues ahead. I look at Peter now and see his eyes darting around. Is he nervous? That’s what he used to do when he was antsy about something. Funny how he still has that little tick of his.
I let out a faint laugh. I never realized how much I knew Peter without trying. We were friends for so long… how did things turn out this way? So many things went wrong between us all because of that night. I don’t even know what happened to me since I’ve never gone into a heated state again
I take a deep breath. “Now are you going to explain yourself?” I ask looking to the side at Peter. “I’ve come to terms with the pain you’ve caused me…but I still want to know where your head is in all this mess we’ve created.”
Peter swallows hard. “I never meant to make you feel that way… like a s*x doll I mean.” I grimace and look away. “I had to focus on the task at hand. Aiden gave me orders so I couldn’t just disobey him. Should I have told you? Of course… why didn’t I? I have no idea…”
I frown at this weak answer. Why does everything sound like an excuse? “Ok… then why did you go straight into hurting me? You slept with and marked Zoey before rejecting me formally. You knew I’d feel your betrayal… unless it just didn’t occur to you.”
Peter pales and something tells me I hit the nail on the head. I shake my head and run a hand through his hair. “D“mn… how is it that I know so much about you and yet you know nothing about me?” I mutter under my breath.
“I know a lot more than you think,” Peter says. “I’m smart enough to be our Alpha’s right–hand man. Give me anything to do with strategy and pack personalities and I’m in my element.” He then sighs. “I’m just not… relationship smart.”
I laugh softly. “You don’t have to tell me twice!” Peter scowls at me. “Neither am I. You’re my second chance mate, sure, but I rejected my first mate the moment I saw her. I mean… would you reject Dahlia immediately.” He then cringes at the thought. “Exactly…”
Peter sighs and rubs the back of his neck. “I’ve known since I was young that I had a preference for guys.” He admits and looks at me. “The only girl I’ve never had a crush on was Rosie… but she turned out to be Aiden’s mate. Since then, I was alone… then I met you.”
I tilt my head. “You liked my sister?” Peter nods and I frown. “The sister I look you, I assume you are into both genders. I mean… look at me.”
k just like?” He tenses but I only shrug. “It’s just funny to think about… but for
Peter nods slowly. “I didn’t know you were a hermaphrodite until you went into heat. I assumed you were a regular guy… and that was why your wolf protected you from the truth for so long.” He sighs and closes his eyes.
Seeing how tired and sad Peter is, I hesitate before patting his shoulder. “The only person who knew was Freda since she raised me after I was found. It’s not something I tell anyone about… Daisy didn’t know either.” Peter opens his eyes looking surprised. “What? had a crush on her and wanted her to see me as a man. Why would I tell her I’m half–female physically?” I wonder.
Peter blinks slowly. “She only found out because you got pregnant, right?” I flinch and look away. I haven’t admitted that Rose is our pup yet. “To hide it and protect yourself… you became chosen mates with Hazel.” He frowns. “You didn’t do it to hurt me… you did it to protect yourself and our pup…” he trails off and pales again.
Peter must feel guilty… well good! He should! I don’t interrupt as he continues to speak. “You’re a better person than me…” he grits his teeth. “I waited a long time… and every time you called me a ‘friend‘ it was like a stab to my heart. When would you find out? Will you be disgusted with the truth? So many things went through my head… and all I could do was be your best friend to stay close to you… then I f*ck“d it all up.”
I bite my lip. Now it’s my turn to feel guilty. “Victor was most likely worried that I’d freak out and want to reject you immediately. I don’t know what I might have done.” I smile bitterly. “I still had my crush on Daisy then… now she’s like a big sister to me. We even tease each other like siblings as well.” I chuckle fondly at the thought.
“Siblings…?” Peter echoes. “So when you say you love her… you mean as a sister…” he murmurs to himself and a smile forms on his face. I raise an eyebrow at him. Was he jealous of Daisy all this time? “Would you have done that? Freak out and reject me?”
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Chapter 104
Thesitate at the question. How can I give him an accurate answer about something so long ago? I think back on my mindest back than “o so. I finally say making Peter perk up. I swear Lean ses his tail wagging, “I don’t think I’d accept you right away wither, but I woukin (rubet you and look forward.
Peter tenses and now 1 picture him with lowered ears and tail. He reminds me of how animated Rose can be. Huh… like father, like doughiar in trat regard. That thought makes me smile. “I’d also not want anyone to know about it at first either. We’d need to get to know one another if it ended up working out, then… lew key dating for a while. After that… who knows?” I shrug.
Peter looks at me. “… Do you forgive me for being a total ‘ss to you?” He asks bluntly making me tilt my head towards him. “Can you forgive me? I don’t know… if I can ever forgive myself.” He smiles bitterly. He’s such a bonehead.
I look forward again. “… We both had a hand at hurting each other,” I say carefully. “Neither of us is guilt–free in this situation. We both made assumptions and refused to communicate. Yes… you acted out first… but you thought I regretted everything with you.” I look at Peter. “… I forgive you, Peter, Now..de you forgive me? No…” I clear my throat. “Will you forgive yourself?”
Peter freezes and stares at me. His amber eyes start to shimmer and he quickly looks away. “… For you, there’s nothing to forgive. It was all a misunderstanding… heh…” he laughs softly. “Of course… Aiden was right… communication clears misunderstandings without issue..”
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