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"Oh my... How?" I said aloud and I smiled in pride.

That is the real you Eli. You are beautiful. Elika said and I blushed in flattery. I grabbed the backpack and slipped on my joggers and tank top.

I made my way back to the pack house and I smiled. My confidence level was up to its max and I was at peace I'd never felt so alive. When the house came in sight my grin grew. I had a plot in mind and I would use this to my advantage. They'd regret treating me like dirt.

I passed a group of guys and they watched with big eyes and open mouths. Why are they out it's nearly one in the morning?

"Hey boys." I said winking and they gulped. I chuckled and kept walking. I smiled as I saw Alex and I walked up to him and tapped his shoulder. He whirled around and paused when he saw me. His eyes darkened with lust and I smirked before punching him right in his face. What I didn't expect was for him to go flying back like he did and land on the ground a few yards away. Damn! I eyed my hands in wonder and walked over to him.

"Serves you right you dick!" I snarled at him as he climbed to his feet. He glared at me and spat out some blood.

"What the hell? Who the hell are you?" He snarled and I chuckled darkly.

"Aww? Confused? It's me Eli you asswipe. Now where is Nathaniel?" I said sharply and Alex's eyes widened as he looked at me. His eyes were still dark with lust.

"Eli? Damn you're hot as hell." He growled and stepped closer to me and I wrinkled my nose in disgust.

"Gross Alex back up before I have to beat your ass." I spat. He growled and blinked the look away. I scoffed and walked away. I'd find Nathan later.

I walked inside the pack house and through a throng of dumbfounded people. I rolled my eyes as I made it to my room. I wasn't halfway there before I heard a snarl.

"Where is she?!" Nathan's voice roared and I flinched slightly. Never mind...

Someone misses us. My wolf said with an evil chuckle and I giggled. Elika laughed and faded back into my mind.

I pushed past people and annoyance crept through me when I realized they were crowed around my room I paused and looked inside and sure enough Nathan was pacing around in my room.

Nathan continued to rant for a few more minutes and I stayed silent in the crowd. My pack mates whispered obscenities about me and I growled softly.

"Why does it matter? No one liked that ugly tramp anyway." A guy next to me said and Nathan lost it before I could say anything.

"Ugly tramp? Ugly tramp?! You think you're something to look at you dog? I know your stupid ass isn't talking! Not to mention I could very well rip your throat out and not give two fucks! You will not talk about her like that!" Nathaniel

snarled and all eyes trained on him. Everyone got silent and I glared at each and every one of them silently.

"Why not?" I said and I saw Nathan tense and look into the crowd of people around the room. His eyes were narrowed as he raked his gaze over the crowd.

"Eli?" My mate said and I scoffed. A sly grin played on my face. I stepped out of the crowd and into the doorway.

"No shit Sherlock." I spat as gasps rang out. I laughed cruelly.

"Yeah it's me. Not what you were expecting huh? Oh well." I said proudly and flaunted into my room. I stopped in front of Nathan-my mate. His eyes held happiness and shame.

"Get out." I growled and he looked hurt before he crossed his arms over his chest and he stubbornly set his jaw. Oh okay then.

"Leave us. Now." I growled at the pack members still watching and they flinched and hurried away. I was impressed with myself.

"Eli please I-" Nathan began and I backhanded him with all my force. He didn't fly like Alex had but he did stumble back and growl. In a flash I was pinned against my wall and Nathan leaned in close.

"Nathan." I said and the alpha pressed himself against me.

"Eli... What happened to you?" He growled as he buried his face in my hair.

"I shifted." I answered without emotion and Nathan paused as I finished, "I'm a pure white."

At my last words Nathan broke down and slumped on the ground at my feet.

"Dammit please forgive me. I'm sorry Eli I'm so sorry." He started chocking up and I walked away to shut the door. Oh you will be. I thought.

"Where are you going?" Nathan asked in a broken voice and I shut the door and knelt beside him.

"I had to shut the door. The pack can't see you looking like a little bitch." I said and Nathan paused and let out a bitter laugh.

"I missed you. I didn't know where you went. I thought I lost you." Nathan sighed bowing his head.

"You did lose me." I stated and Nathan looked up at me. His eyes bore into mine.

"Why? I lo-don't want to lose you." My mate said softly. He took my hands in his.

"Maybe." I growled and shrugged going to walk away.

"No you don't." He said and pulled me to him.

"Nathan just stop." I spat and tried to pull away. He growled and crushed me against him. He kissed my neck and the sparks took me by surprise. A moan escaped me and suddenly I was laying on my bed with Nathan crouched over me. I gasped as he pressed against me and a growl erupted from me. I pushed him away and ended up on top of him because he had a death grip on my waist. I laid my hand on his chest and pushed myself up so I was sitting and Nathan growled as he held me to him.