Chapter 0023 Emilys pr Whats going on between you and Bryan I looked up , spotting my best friend with a small smile yerdosed worried bord niste I looked away from Shawn as he sat down on the empty chule beside me . Nothing is going on . Im just doing as my alpha told me tailm staying away from him when wete done . I said softly , scratching at my wrists Shawns eyes drop to my wrist and his features tighten . did that shit to your o His voice is nearly a growt I looked at him then at where his eyes geuk at The discoloring Maya left . Since I had yet to shift , it took a good while for bruises or scratches to get healed up . knocked it on the door handle . No biggie I shrugged and smiled to play it off . Shawn didnt look like he believed me And of course he let it be known that I was shitty liar . op You and I both know that didnt happen . Want me to call Bryce so he could get the truth out of you ? Shawn raised a challenging brow . My heart skipped . If Bryce found out Maya was a little rough with me , hed be upset . He was already so upset with her because she kept bringing up his pending mate . I shook my head quickly . Fine youre right . It was Maya She held me a bit too tight. I confessed Shawns eyes darkened . She held you too tight ? He spat out the words angrily . I quickly try to defuse the situation . By accident Shawn . She didnt mean to . Ill be healed up soon anyway . Shawn looked irritated . Of course she didnt . He uttered sarcastically . Dont tell Bryson , hes already so mad at her . Shown huffed . I dont know , Id like to see that bitch get punished . She deserved it for putting her hands on you . Shawn ! I scowled. Maya was our friend despite some tension between us . But it was all because the day was quickly approaching . As soon as Bryson finds his mate and is now our alpha , everything will go back to normal . Well I hope it will He shrugged . I could see right through that bitchs facade , I dont know why you and Bryson included her in our little friendship . +25 BONUS Chapter 0821 . I shook my head . It was no secret that Shawn didnt like Maya . Everyone knew that the two didnt get along Maya isnt all that bad Shawn . You just need to get to know her better . Shawn snorted . Seventeen years of knowing that girl and shes still a bitch . I think I know her Em . Now stop trying to dodge the huge elephant in the room , why are you hiding out here in the library ? He looked around the rows of shelves lined with books and is face screwed up in disgust . What elephant ? I looked away from him and pretended to be busy with reading a book . Gosh I didnt even know the name of the book . I was here only to avoid Bryson . Since I had said those words to him , I was ashamed to look him in his eyes . I knew I hurt him when I told him we should stay away from each other . And I didnt want to see that pained look etched on his face . Shawn gave me that you fucking know what I mean look . I caved in . Im avoiding Bryson . Shawn rolled his eyes . Duh , I know that . Thats why I am here . Mind telling me why ? The guy looks out of it . Kind of worrying . My heart squeezed . The last thing I want to hear is that Bryce was not okay . I just think its best you know …. for us to stay far away from each other until he finds his mate . I just t Shawn raised a brow in disbelief . Best for who ? For the pack ? I nod . He snorted . I dont think you two hanging out will harm anyone . If he finds his mate , which is a huge if …. I believe she would understand . You were there before her . I looked away from him . You make it seem as though Bryce and I have something going on . Shawn snorted . Someone has to be a fool to not realize you two are not in love with each other Emily . My heart skipped and my eyes flick to his quickly . I flushed . Bry ce an d I do not- Shawn rolled his eyes and rose to his feet , the chair scrapping against the floor . Ill leave you two to talk . My brows scrunched until I turned around and spotted Bryson rounding the corner . I turn to send Shawn a hard glare . He gave me a lopsided grin and with a salute he walks away whistling . Little piece of shit . I huffed under my breath as I gathered my things . 7/13 +25 BONUS Chapter 0021 Suddenly a hands press against the surface of the table , closing me in . His scent reaches my nose and I breathed it in . Butterflies flutter in my tummy . With his lips near my ear , a shiver race down my spine as he whispered . Where do you think youre going Emily ? Youre not trying to run away from me are you ? His lips brush against my earlobe and I gasped . Because I wont let you . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!