(Chapter 12- The New Deal)              (Unedited)

I stood in front of the bathroom mirror getting ready for bed. Tyler hadn't made an appearance in over an hour and I was happy to say the least. The less time we were together the better. With any luck maybe Tyler won't come to bed and leave me alone. If he does show up though I don't think I could share the same bed with him without the guilt eating me alive. Jeremy would never be ok with that just as I would not be ok with him doing the same thing with someone else.

I tied my hair in a messy bun on top of my head before pulling out my toothpaste and brush. I could smell the minty freshness from the paste as soon as it was on the toothbrush. After brushing well I rinsed out the brush and put in back in its holder before exiting the bathroom. I thought about turning the light off but dismissed when I realized Tyler would probably be here soon and there was no point.

The bed looked so comfortable and welcoming it was almost as if it were screaming my name. After today's long Journey back home and having to deal with Alpha Steven, I was tired.

I looked at the sofa then back to the bed debating on what I should do. I could either sleep on the amazingly soft bed or the small stiff couch. I knew which one I wanted but if Tyler came in tonight then he would for sure join me and I didn't want that to happen because I would feel like I was cheating on Jeremy.

I sighed in disappointment as I walked to the bed and picked up a pillow and the red blanket that was thrown over the foot and then to the couch. I placed the pillow at the top and laid down with the blanket over me before yawning and closing my eyes letting sleep overtake me.

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I opened my eyes to the light from the window shining on me making my skin warm. I can’t believe it is already morning. I must have sleep well last night because I don’t even remember turning over once.

I stretched my arms and legs before throwing off the blankets and standing up. Once I was able to take a look around the room I realized I wasn’t lying on the couch when I awoke. I turned my head and behind me I saw the bed and Tyler lying there asleep on it.

I felt anger rise in me when I realized what he did. He had no right to put me in the bed with him. Did he not get that I was on the couch for a reason?

I thought about walking over to him and giving him a good slap but changed my mind. I guess I could let this one time slide since he is willing to give me up so I could be happy. I suppose I owed him last night at least.

Making my way to the closet I pulled out a denim skirt and a light yellow top and then my undergarments and walked into the bathroom to get a shower.

The water was so warm and it felt amazing. It was like instant relaxation for me. The heat intertwined with the pulse setting on the shower head sending bursts on water out on me, made me not want to leave the shower ever.

I looked around the shower and seen that my shower stuff still wasn’t there and had to use Tyler’s once again. It irritated me because I actually liked using his stuff. It smelled so amazing and the fact that it was his didn’t put me off. Should I be worried?

The door to the bathroom suddenly opened and made me freeze and slightly pissed off. Who is just walking in like that?

I poked my head around the shower curtain and saw Tyler sanding at the sink. When he saw me he smiled at me.

“Sorry about barging in but I am in a hurry to meet dad this morning and I can’t be late.” He explained.

I sighed. “Fine.”

“You are expected there as well.” He said before turning back to the sink and grabbing his tooth brush.

“Why?”

I turned off the shower and grabbed the towel from the hook and pulled it behind the curtain before wrapping it around me.

Tyler mumbled something I couldn’t understand and looked out the curtain to see he was still brushing.

I rolled my eyes at him. “Wait until you are finished and then tell me.”

He nodded his head and I hid myself again. There was no way I would be walking out in nothing but a towel in front of him. For one that would be uncomfortable and two I didn’t want to give him the wrong idea.

“I said he wants to show us how to run the pack as Alpha and Luna.” He said. “It will be our duty soon.”

Great, just great. How can I get out of this one? I don’t feel like it’s my place to learn that since I don’t plan on being their Luna. This is a job for Tyler’s real mate not me.

I hate being in this position because if I don’t go then there is no telling what the Alpha will do and I did say I would be here for Tyler until he found his mate so I guess I have no choice but to do it.

I suppressed an irritated groan and agreed to go. Maybe I could use this to my advantage since I will be Luna when Jeremy and I are together.

That thought sent pain and sadness through me. All I wanted was to be with him right now, safe in his arms.

I tried my best to push those thoughts away and got out to continue getting ready once Tyler left.

“This should be fun.” I muttered sarcastically to myself while thinking about having to spending the day with Tyler.

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After breakfast Alpha Steven and Karen showed us around the pack and taught us the basics of running the pack. Like way we should handle situations and how we should decide the pairing of future mates. The thing he doesn’t know though is I don’t plan to continue what his has started. I refuse to have any part in picking of mates for anyone. From now on it will be their choice and not the Alpha’s. I wonder what he will think of that!

“Are you listening dear?” Karen asked pulling away from my thoughts.

I caught her giving me a worried look and I shook my head.

“I’m sorry I was just thinking about the pack.” I admitted.

“It’s alright; I know this can be a little overwhelming at times.” She said.

“Yeah.” I agreed.

She smiled at me and continued what she was telling me before when I wasn’t paying attention.

“Anyway it’s important to for you and Tyler to set an example for the pack to follow and that’s why you should start as soon as possible.” She said.

“Start?” I asked slightly confused. “Start what?”

“Having children.” She chuckled. “My you are overwhelmed.”

It felt like I had been hit with a ton of bricks and I was starting to feel a little lightheaded.

“C-children.” I stuttered.

“Of course, how do you expect to continue the Alpha bloodline?” Alpha Steven said.

“Well that and we want grandchildren.” Karen gushed.

Oh God these people are insane. I am going to be 18 in a little over a month. I’m not ready for kids and Tyler’s kids at that.

My breathing became heavy as a panic attack began to come on. I was doing my best to hide it but I don’t know if I was doing a very good job.

“B-but we’re still in high school.” I stated.

“Don’t worry; graduation is in a couple of weeks. You can begin then.”  Karen replied.

“Come dear, let’s leave them to talk.” She said pulling Alpha away from us.

He reluctantly nodded his head and followed her back into the mansion leaving me and Tyler in an awkward silence. I had no idea how to even begin. No matter what this wasn’t going to be a pleasant conversation for us.

I looked at Tyler waiting for him to say something, anything, but he didn’t. I guess it was going to be me to start this off then.

I sighed and to a sat on the bench in front of us. “What do we do now?”

“I don’t know.” He said.

“Maybe we should tell them.”

He shook his head and took a step closer to me. “No, that wouldn’t go over well.”

“Well I can’t have kids with you Tyler.” I said firmly.

He looked slightly hurt and took the seat next to me and looked at the ground.

“Why? Would it really be so bad?” He asked.

Hearing the hurt in his voice instantly made me feel bad for what I said and wished it would have came out different.

I sighed and took his hand. “It’s not that. It’s just…this is only temporary. Soon we will find your mate and she can do that.”

He yanked his hand from my and stood up looking at me. “We don’t know that!” He yelled.

I was taken aback by his reaction and didn’t know what to say. He doesn't usually get worked up over stuff.

“You keep telling me we will find my mate but what if we don’t?” He questioned. “This was all your idea anyway. Did you ever stop to think that maybe I didn't want to find her, that maybe I want you?”

“Tyler-“

“No.” He interrupted. “You were the first girl I have ever loved and I want you to be the last.”

My breath caught in my throat and I didn’t know how to respond to that. Had he really loved me all this time? How did I miss that?

“I didn’t know.” I said quietly. “Why did you wait so long to tell me?”

“Would it have mattered?” He asked.

Pobably not, but I knew I couldn't tell him that. He was already upset enough as it was, there was no need to add more fuel to the fire. I mean maybe things could have been differently before I met Jeremy but I had no way of knowing that for sure.

“I don’t know.” I admitted.

He ran a hand through his hair looking frustrated.  “Kiela I want to have kids with you. I want to marry you and when we grow old I want to have grandchildren with you. Can’t we have that?”

I sighed and turned away from him. He doesn’t get it. I have Jeremy and he is my true mate. Does he just expect me to leave him? I get he doesn’t want to know I have my mate but he has to have some clue.

Tyler grabbed me by the shoulder and spun me around to look at him. “Tell me you don’t feel anything for me.”

Why does he have to ask that question? Even if I did, I won’t leave Jeremy. I can’t do that to him. My feeling for Jeremy come first no matter what I am feeling for Tyler.

“Answer me.” He begged.

“I don’t know, ok?” I screamed. “But even if I did I can’t because-“

Tyler suddenly cut me off. “Don’t tell me. I don’t want to know.”

“Then what do you want me to say?” I said asked with irritation.

“Say you will stay and try to love me.” He begged.

My heart was literally torn between two things, my love for Jeremy and my feelings for Tyler. I know what I should do and what I want to do but they aren’t the same thing.

I want to be with Jeremy but I know that is not possible right now. I have to help Tyler find his mate first so then maybe Alpha Steven won’t threaten me anymore. But then on the other hand there is a chance we won’t find her and I will have to be with Tyler, forever his mate.

I know if I agree to this and I stay here long enough then I could easily fall for Tyler and I don’t want that to happen. On the other hand if I don’t agree then Jeremy will be in danger and he could get hurt or killed because of me.

So I am left with a choice. Either Tyler a chance or face the wrath or the alpha. I think I already know my choice will be.

“Ok.” I said. “I will stay and try this.”

Tyler looked overjoyed at my words.“Really?”

I pushed him away and held up my finger. “But, only after graduation. Since that is our deadline before we have to start having kids that will be our deadline as well.”

“Deadline for what?” He asked confused.

“You have to agree we will try to find your mate in two weeks before I will even follow through with what I said.”

I looked at me seriously for a moment before nodded his head in agreement. “Ok two weeks.”

“But.” He added doing the same thing I did. “You have to promise to give me all your heart and be completely invested in us forever if we don’t find her. Plus start giving me a chance until then.”

As much as it would pain me to do that I would do it. It would protect Jeremy and my parents all at the same time. Sometimes a little heart break is necessary to protect the ones you love and keep everyone else happy. So this is for them.

I nodded my head and forced away the sadness in my heart. “Deal.”

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A/N

Sorry for the short chapter but I will make the next one a bit longer for you. I have been sick and on top of that been spending time at the hospital with my Nanny so I havent had the eime or ability. 

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