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CHAPTER 30

Christina's POV

I was slowly waking up, meaning I was awake but still had my eyes close. I was savoring this moment.

I was on my side, Cole's arms warming me in a loving embrace.

Yeah...

This was definitely a moment I didn't want to forget.

Oh and last night?

Everything was perfect. Really. Cole was so sweet, loving, and gentle. And you know what? I can't help it. After what happened last night, I have come to a realization. I was undeniably in love with Cole.

Yeah, that's right.

I love Cole, and I always will.

"Morning, baby girl."

A light blush came to my cheeks, and I turned my head slightly, coming face to face with Cole.

"Cole..." I paused.

Should I say it?

"Yes, baby girl?" He asked, bringing my body closer to his, putting us in the perfect cuddle position.

"I love you." I said, my heart racing.

He didn't respond, and instead, just stared at me. Instantly I turned away and buried my face in the pillows, in attempt to hide my embarrassment.

"Baby girl, turn around."

Oh god.

Why did I say that? Now everything... it's all just going to be so awkward between us. Damn it. Nice going Christina.

"Christina, turn around." Cole ordered.

In response, I didn't move an inch.

Whoosh!

Cole had flipped me over and was now straddling me, arms on either side of my head, leaving me with no escape.

"Why are you embarrassed?" He asked, his eyes searching my face.

I didn't answer, and looked away.

"Hey hey..." Cole whispered, lifting my chin so that I would look at him.

"I never want to see you embarrassed again."

I stared into his eyes, slowly calming down.

"I love you, too."

And there goes my heart again.

I sat on the counter with a smile stretched out over my face.

Cole said he loved me.

And after what happened last night, there is no way he could have been lying. I was waiting for the meeting to be over before I could finally talk to him.

"Hey there, hun."

"Julia!" I shrieked hopping off the counter

"Someone's excited today." She observes, laughing.

I giggled and hugged her.

"You know if I didn't know you better, I would think you and Cole-" She froze.

I blushed and stared at the floor.

"NO!" She gasped, shaking me slightly.

"It's true."

My head snapped up towards the sound of his voice. I instantly felt the warmth flowing through me being in his presence.

"Christina and I are mates. Everyone," He took a step back from the doorway, revealing the majority of the pack behind him, "Say hello to your new Alpha Luna."

I couldn't help but blush a bit when I heard the whispers and congratulations from the pack members.

"Really?"

I looked up in surprise to see an angry Graham looking down at me in disgust.

"After all he did to you?" He spat out.

Whoa.

Where was this coming from? They're supposed to be friends.

And wait.

Graham is not one to talk.

"Excuse me?" Sudden courage rising in me.

"You mated with him when he used you. That's sad." Graham stated.

Oh that did it.

"Look Graham, I don't know what's going on but you aren't in any position to judge. After all, you abused me too."

"What?"

Complete silence.

I turned to Cole, eyes wide.

"You're not serious." I muttered in disbelief.

"He abused you?" Cole asked, still surprised.

I stared at him in complete shock.

"I'm done." I whispered, my voice cracking.

I pushed past Julia and out the front door, where I collapsed in the steps with my head in my hands.

"Christina?"

"Mandy, I don't want to talk." I murmured, not bothering to look up.

"Then don't." She said, sitting next to me and wrapping her arm around me.

What was going on?

Why was Graham acting that way? All of this just didn't make sense. The worst part- Cole acted like he never knew what Graham did. That hurt a lot. Much more than you would imagine.

Suddenly the door flew upon, revealing a very worried looking Tyler.

"Christina you need to get in here now!" He said urgently, pulling my arm a bit.

"What? Why?"

Then I heard it.

The growls.

In the middle of the living room were two large wolves attacking each other. Almost immediately I recognized the large white wolf towering the pinned down black wolf.

"Stop! Please stop!" Brittany shrieked, trying to break them apart.

I was rooted to the spot.

Then Graham flipped over Cole and bit him harshly on the shoulder. A bone-chilling scream escaped my lips as Cole howled in pain. Without thinking, I lunged at Graham in attempt to pull him off of Cole. Within seconds, I was thrown backwards into the wall, where I numbly sat.

"Christina!" I looked up to see a worried Emma leaning over me.

Once again without thinking, I stood up and prepared to rush over to Cole's aid. This time I managed to push Graham a couple feet away, with the help of Brittany. Thinking it was over, I breathed out a sigh of relief- which was cut short.

"Christina!"

"Wha-?"

I was waking up slowly and painfully. The persistent pounding in my head was nearly killing me.

"Oh my god! Chrisitina! Hun!"

I winced at the loudness of her voice.

"Julia shut up! You're too loud!" Scolded Mandy.

I let out a deep sigh and rested my head back on the pillow, only to remember what had been going on.

"Is Cole okay?" I asked, sitting up abruptly.

Ignoring the pounding in my head, I looked frantically between Julia and Mandy. They both looked at each other nervously, before looking back at me.

"He- well... he kind of..." Julia choked out.

"What?!" I asked impatiently.

"He's gone."

I felt faint.

"What? What do you mean gone?" I asked, near a whisper.

"He thought he hurt you... and he just ran off." Mandy explained, looking down at me pitifully.

"But he didn't! He... he, I'm fine! He was trying to lunge for Graham! N-not me!" I stammered out, my heart racing.

"I know... I know..." Julia murmured reassuringly.

"Is anyone looking for him?" I whispered, not even looking up.

A moment of silence passed again before anyone spoke.

"He turned off the mind link. We don't know where he went."

Cole is gone.

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Cole's POV

I had run a couple miles north before finally shifting back into my human form. So many things were going through my mind, and my heat was racing.

I hurt Christina.

I had literally attacked her.

All I remember was fighting with Graham and then trying to attack him again after being pushed away, only then, I ended up taking down Christina instead.

The feeling inside of me- was pain.

I had hurt her.

I paced back and forth.

Was she going to be okay?

Slowly I sunk to the ground with my head in my hands. I needed time to think. Maybe I should stay away from Christina. All I seem to do is hurt her.

Ever had that feeling that something bad just happened?

I guess you could say it's a werewolf thing.

Anyways, as much as I wanted to ignore it, the feeling grew and grew.

After waiting half and hour, I finally decided to open up the mind link and go home. I decided to not shift, so that the walk back would be longer, giving me more time to think.

'Cole damn it, ANSWER ME.'

I stopped at the frustrated sound of Tucker's voice through the mind link. 

'What's wrong?'

'Cole? Oh thank god. Cole- it's Christina.'

With that I took off towards the house. 

If something had happened to Christina... I wouldn't be able to live with myself. 

5 minutes later

I slammed through the gate and then through the front door, where I charged upstairs. 

"Christina please come out-" Julia was pleading from the outside of the door. 

"Christina?" 

My voice was filled with worry and fear. 

"Cole?"

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Christina's POV

"Cole?" I hiccuped, tears streaming down my face. 

"Christina, baby girl, it's me." 

Without a second thought I flung open the door and threw myself into his open arms. 

"Shhh baby, I've got you." 

4 hours later

I cuddled up closer into the sleeping form of Cole. We had discussed what had happened, him explaining while I mainly cried my eyes out. 

I know, I know. 

Cole was an ass for acting like I never told him about Graham, whom actually apologized to the both of us, but that feeling. 

The feeling that I had lost Cole. 

It is the worst feeling in the world, and I never want to feel it again. 

Think about it. Just last night, I went through with the mating process. In not even a full day, I almost lost the source of my love and happiness. 

I can't survive without him. 

"I love you." I whispered softly. 

"I love you too." He mumbled, wrapping his arms around me. 

Four words. 

Four tiny words, filled with love and compassion. 

Despite the fact that I knew being Cole wasn't going to be easy, I knew that it's what I had to do. Cole completes me. Cheesy, I know. But one day you may understand. One day, maybe you will find that one person, that for reasons you can't describe, he/she will change you, and be the reason for life. 

*THE END.*

hahahahaha JUST KIDDING. pshhhhh I mean, it can be the end if you want it to... but if not... continue reading. 

I slowly started to drift off, when the door banged open, leaving me and Cole fully awake. 

"What the hell Ian?" Cole growled, obviously pissed. 

"Alpha Mathews... They're coming."

My heart stopped beating and I looked up frantically at Cole. His expression was grim, and he looked almost pained. 

"Then let's be ready."

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