A SECOND CHANCE FOR REBECCA 

**REBECCA'S POV**

The moment my skin brushed against Tyler's in my attempt to hit his hand away, I felt a jolt within and even though I couldn't really understand what was happening, I could tell it was because of Tyler. I heard an inner voice scream the word “Mate.” and it only added to my confusion. 

The look on Tyler's face was that of great discombobulation and I wondered if he had felt the same jolt.

“It can't be.” He muttered, taking two steps backwards and I narrowed my brows at him, wondering what had happened to him.

“What can't be? Why are you even here anyways? To mock me?!” I snapped, letting my anger get rid of the formal perplexed feeling I had.

Tyler just stared at me without saying a word, like he was in a war with his own mind over something. He walked closer to me again, staring deeply into my eyes. I wasn't sure what he was hoping to find but I was ready to give him a slap if he got too close. 

I may not have known Rebecca but from the anger I felt for Tyler, I could tell she hated this man more than anything. I was beginning to wonder why she still worked for him but that would be a problem for later. 

“Don't tell me you didn't feel that too? How could you anyways, when you're a wolfless wolf?” Tyler asked with a look of disgust and I glared at him. He could still call me names even when I lay on a hospital bed? And the way he looked at me like some old garbage bin, it made me even more angry.

“I never asked for your company Tyler, get lost!” I yelled and his eyes widened for a millisecond but I caught his reaction. It made me realize Rebecca was a timid kind of person who would keep mute while others belittled her but I would never do that. Maybe I was put into this body for a reason, to help Rebecca with whatever it is she's been going through. It made sense to think of my situation as a second chance, a second chance for Rebecca.

“Don't take that tone with me Rebecca. That you're in a hospital bed doesn't mean I will hesitate to punish you.” Tyler said with a sigh. Indeed he was troubled, but why?

“And what right have you to punish me? You're the one harassing me, a patient with a terrible concussion.” I retorted.

“The moon goddess must be angry with me and that's why she gave me a weakling for a mate.” Tyler scoffed and I could feel my knuckles tightening. If not for my weak state, I would have given this man a hard slap but I could barely move from my bed without wincing in pain.

“It seems you're not only an asshole but also an insane boss. What is all this talk about moon goddess and mate?” I asked in an affront but he only looked at me like I was the insane one, like I had asked something hysterical.

“Don't tell me you've lost your memories as well? It would be fun reminding you of how worthless you are if that were to be the case.” He said, carrying an annoying grin.

He suddenly leaned in close to my face, too close that our lips almost touched. I wanted to push him away immediately but at the same time I wanted to embrace him. I could see his face up close, those emerald green eyes of his held a lot of emotions unlike that of Alex. I could see pain, guilt, anger and..desire?

“I should reject you right this minute but I have a feeling you being my mate isn't such a bad idea. After all, we've been fucking without any knowledge of us being fated mates. It's such a shame you have no wolf side and can easily get killed. My only advice is that you watch your words from now on Rebecca Antlas, because now, I'm the only one who can protect you but if you go against me, I might end up KILLING. YOU. MYSELF.” Tyler spelt his last words our for me and I could tell he wasn't bluffing with the look in his eyes but that wasn't what bothered me.

“What do you mean we've been fucking?” I found myself asking and the predator look in his eyes suddenly vanished, replaced by a perplexed one.

“So you don't remember?” Tyler asked with a smirk. “Fine, let me help you remember.” He added and before I knew what was happening, he smashed his lips on mine, kissing me hardly. I had this urge to kiss him back but also felt disgusted by his kiss and immediately raised my hand to push him away but then I began having those same flashes but this time around, it was that of Tyler and myself.

I could see all our encounters, all the times he had called me names, the times he ordered for me to be stripped and flogged just to please himself. The times he hit me when I tried talking back and the times he took advantage of me not minding if I was in pain or not. This man was a monster in disguise! He had an angelic face which my anger had prevented me from seeing but his real personality was pure evil. 

Now I have these memories, I clearly understood why my soul was swapped. I could feel my face getting wet with my tears as I relived Rebecca's painful moments. She really suffered a lot in the hands of this man and I would make him pay. 

With that, my anger resurfaced and I swiftly grabbed at his neck, pushing him away. He was shocked at my sudden action as he didn't expect me to have that much strength. I didn't expect it myself but something else caught our attention.

My hand which was still wrapped tightly around his neck suddenly glowed and the scratches on my wrist began to heal. I could feel my strength coming back and even though I couldn't see my face, I was sure my bruises had healed as well.

Tyler looked shocked and immediately hit my hand off, breathing heavily. He held his neck, wondering what had just happened but he wasn't as shocked as myself. This was the first time I had seen anything like this happen. I didn't even believe in magic and yet it seemed I had just done something magical. 

“Is there more to Rebecca that I don't know?” I asked myself even though I knew Tyler could hear me.

“Who.. who are you?” He asked still holding his neck like he had hurt himself there. “What did you just do to me?!” He yelled.