As for Me and My Unwanted Spouse

"If you dally any longer, you'll have to walk to class. I promise to see to it." Jared made a threatening gesture with his fist and then stormed out of the house, clutching his car keys. In a low voice, I rolled my eyes and snorted. He gave me the cold shoulder and sneered.

My bad, I totally forgot he was a wolf. All in all, it's due to his improved hearing.

My excitement for the commencement of a new semester was at an all-time high. Knowing that I would soon be graduating from high school was a welcome relief.

When a new phrase was coined, I became a one foot (or more) closer to independence. Existential liberty allowed to participate in the pack.

I couldn't start training just yet since would make it hard for me to concentrate in class.

Both of my parents are pack-born, but they raised us kids to be as human as possible and discourage any werewolf tendencies.

The pack of werewolves had a hard time adjusting to modern life. The things that seemed to separate us were actually untrue; I, and the few other young werewolves at my school, took great pride in our identities.

We were secure in our identities and our place in the pack. Our pack warriors were skilled at kicking asses, so no other werewolves dared invade our area.

And the youngsters, as they call us, would run and hide in the kennel. When a wolf from another country was on the loose, it was business as usual.

I guess I'm just going on and on. Umbrie here; "I'm 17 years old and go by that name. age, and the middle child out of three the offspring of my parents and I. Sky, my younger brother, and my older brother. We were a werewolf family from the United"

Always here, in Ice Valley. I was curious about how the group kept going for so long

Having a normal human life while not recognised by a large number of people.

In order to avoid trouble, there were elderly humans who knew but pretended not to. It was plain to see that we had completely taken over the city.

"Umbrie, did you hear what I said?" I sighed inannoyance as Jared's voice cut through.

The bit of pancake I was chewing on disappeared down my throat without my knowledge.

I can't believe I've forgotten where he's been holding me back but all my mind can do is things to go apart at the most inconvenient times.

Before I hurried out the door, I stuffed the last of the pancake into my lips.

Since Sky needed to see the dentist before school, his parents had to leave with him quite early.

It was hard to connect with Jared. His rapid maturation had left him letting his wrath rule over his better judgement.

Since he is so intelligent, he has helped me out by driving me to school on the rare occasions when our parents couldn't drop me off. However, this was still conditional on his good attitude.

His joy is fleeting at best. You should stay far away from him because no matter what happens, his permanent frown will surface.

When he called, I sprinted to his car. given that he had already begun driving engine and was getting ready to leave.

"Did you lock up the house, dummy?" He looked at me intently and inquired.

When I got home, I slammed my fist nervously on the dashboard.

I locked the door and walked normally back to the car instead of racing back like a squirrel.

I was silently saying a prayer that the automobile wouldn't collide with another one. Just tell him to take it easy for a minute. I would, but then he might not drive me to school.

When I turn eighteen, I'm getting my own car at last.

"Tonight, I'll be attending a concert. Please be my scapegoat. Without looking at me," he uttered it abruptly.

I questioned, "Why?"

"How can I help you? Why am I coming to this concert, and why do you feel the need to cover me up? We both laughed at " his question.

"You can tell me both."

"I'm looking for my mate." Spooky, he said.

"Wow..." The thought of someone I tried to avoid brought my remarks to a halt.

Someone I really wished to forget. The thought of him made my skin crawl.

Not right now. We're not talking about the first day of class.

I need relief from the pain of remembering him.

"The need to track her down is overwhelming. Do you agree with me that I have earned her presence in my life?" He inquired with dullness in his eyes.

My God, he's really starting to act strange.

"That's obvious. However, what about Tiana?" I was sceptical when she recalled her exceptionally pleasant and kind girlfriend.

She performed admirably. I don't know what their deal was, but she was obviously too good for him. How a handsome, black man like Jared could keep a woman like her as his partner for so long is beyond me.

"She doesn't fit in here. Unfortunately for me, the moon goddess did not hand-select her. She is now only an asset." A Remark From Him

When the full import of his words hit me, my throat closed up. I was angry at how he treated her in his remarks.

The fact that I saw my soul mate before he did, despite the fact that he was older than me, really ticks Jared off.

One of the main draws of the pack's warrior faction was the opportunity it presented for him to experience new areas.

"I can't wait until I meet the one. In the shower, I would do all sorts of disgusting things to her." I wanted to plug my ears at what he was saying.

I can't stand to hear my brother say that.

Eeww!

"And I won't abandon her as your moronic partner did. Believe me, this is not your fault. I realised we had pulled up to the school's drive-thru when" he said something and stopped the car.

"I don't give a damn what you have to say. Also, I'm not offended by what you said at all. Smile, " I said.

I got out of the car carefully and locked the door like the mature woman I was becoming.

I strolled up to the school building, passing a few unfamiliar faces along the way. I had a feeling that quite a few students had switched schools this semester.

"Yes," Jared was correct. Nothing I could have done would have changed the outcome. The guy just up and left. And I still can't put my finger on the reason.

"Hey, sweetie. I'm fine; how about you?" I was met by Noah, one of the school's football players, with his deep, recognisable voice.

After clearing my face with a quick swish of my hand, I said, "Fine."

Before leaving, he smiled contentedly. He was popular throughout the student body where I taught.

The girl who worked with me in the lab last semester, Brittney, returned my wave. I waved at her and continued on my way,

As soon as I walked inside my classroom, I made my way to the middle row, where my favourite desk was located.

A girl sat down next to me, and I looked over at her.

Her eye colour was green. Yes, she has a lot of green, and her hair is incredibly straight.

She grinned broadly at him.

"It's Daphne here. Joining us today? Please introduce yourself." Her voice was robotic as she asked.

"Umbrie here. This is my class, so yeah. ' The effect of her voice nuzzling my belly made me chuckle.

"What's so funny?" She joked as she asked.

"Just your voice." Big grin on my face. "You are a new student?" .

She was just like the rest of us. I got no wolfy vibes from her at all.

"Yes." To her response, I nodded.

As soon as we started talking, the teacher came in and interrupted us.

"Good day, class..." To begin, he

Since we began with biology, my favourite subject, my morning was not too horrible.

As a result, there appeared to be more students in the room.

I had just finished arranging my drawing supplies on the desk when I caught a whiff of something. Way too common, and it seems to be working on me.

Mandarin or bergamot with a peppermint twist.

It had been six months since I had encountered this aroma, and now it was on my doorstep.

That was peculiar.

The aroma muddled my perceptions. Almost enough to make me go digging for it.

I was just starting to grow restless when the door to the classroom opened with a bang.

He was standing at the door, his hands in his pockets, his head held high, and a chill permeated the air.

Was that six months ago already? In a word, yes.