Chapter 13: Chapter 13

I did not know that preparing to eat ice cream with my mate would be this skittish.

I can't find a perfect dress. It is casual but I want to look better. I know that I said that I wanted things to be slow, however, I wanted to be presentable to Mark's eyes. I was rejected by my mate because of my power.

Now, I am given a second chance to reclaim my pride as a woman and as a mate of one of the most powerful Alpha alive.

I keep throwing my clothes out of the cabinet after I have tried them on and look at myself in the mirror.

'Why doesn't it look good?'

Why is it so short?

Why is it so colorful?

Why is it so long!

Why is it so dark?

It seems like forever after I finally decided to wear something comfortable.

I chose the most common outfit I use every day. 'Jeans and plain white shirt with matching converse shoes.'

I know it sounds like a teenager or Taylor Swift thing, but I'm comfortable with it.

After I was satisfied with my looks, I headed outside to meet Mark.

Mark looks ravishing with jeans and a shirt that is almost identical to my outfit. We both laugh when we see each other. Like we both think the same thing. His scent drives me and my wolf crazy. I wonder if he feels it too.

I was about to enter the car that we were using but Mark pulled me over and put his nose in my neck. I was caught off guard. I should push him but my body is enjoying the moment that we are this close to our mate.

God! His scent is driving me crazy. I can't handle my body and wolf at the same time. We've been made for this but I will still need to be sure that Mark will never betray me like Arthur.

'Stop thinking about that dog. He is not our mate anymore.' Lucy shouted in my mind.

'I know. It is just hard not to compare them.' I replied.

'Mark is an Alpha, that jerk becomes an Alpha by rejecting us. It is a huge difference.' Lucy shouted again in my mind.

She became angry when I said Arthur's name.

'You don't need to shout. I get it. Calm down.'

She just stayed silent.

"Mark? Are you okay?" I asked.

"I just can't help it. I wanted to be near you the moment I saw you smile at me," Mark said.

That makes me feel warm inside my heart.

Mark is getting inside my heart with every passing moment that we shared.

"It's okay. Don't worry about it. Our wolf needs it too. Shall we go now? Are we good for going?" I asked. I spotted a lot of members of the pack watching us. I don't want to let them know our situation this early.

"Are you afraid of being my mate?" Mark asked.

"No, I just don't want them to know it early and declare that I'm the Luna."

"But you are the Luna of this pack since the ceremony."

"I told you, I'm not yet ready. Let us take it one step at a time." Mark looked sad, but I wanted him to understand my situation too. I was rejected by my mate. Even with the promise that he will not be like Arthur, my mind is still in a daze about what's happening and just can't accept his words easily.

"Let's go now."

We both entered the car and became silent.

I wonder if Mark gets mad because of what I said.

I keep stealing glances to see if he's okay.

"Mark, are you mad at me?"

"No." He simply replied.

"You're mad, I can feel it," I said.

"I'm not mad, just disappointed."

"Why are you disappointed?"

"Because what you said back there is like a stab in my heart. You want to secret that you are my mate and refuse to become my Luna. My wolf and I feel like you don't like us."

"That's not what I mean. We are in the process of getting to know each other. Letting the pack know that you and I are mates will distract us from getting to know them. They will surely want me to work as your Luna and ask for an heir. You know how things work in a pack. I'm not ready for it yet. I just want to spend more time with you and know you more." I explained.

He seemed to calm down on what I explained.

"Wendy, you are my mate. You are half of my life, my soul. Please don't hesitate to accept me fully. As I promised you, I will keep you forever." Mark said.

I can feel his sincerity and I feel bad about how I'm treating him and doubting his words.

He is not Arthur. He is Mark, my second chance mate. I need to accept that I am blessed with a new mate.

I just need to work things out and stop blocking him.

I reached out and held his hand, which was holding the steering wheel tightly.

"I'm sorry," I said almost with tearful eyes. I really feel bad right now.

Mark looked at me and suddenly maneuvered the car to the side and stopped.

"Hey, don't cry. I'm not mad at you." He grabbed my face with both his hands and kissed me on the forehead.

"I'm mad at myself for holding back. I do know that you are different from Arthur and I really want to work things out between us but got scared of being rejected." I let my feelings out.

"I know and I'm sorry for pushing you. I want you to know that you are something I won't give up easily. I've lost two important girls in my life. I will not let that happen again."

"If we keep this up, we might lose the chance to eat your favorite ice cream." Mark and I both laughed.

"Let me wipe those tears off you before we go."

"Thanks, Mark," I said.

"Your welcome mate."