My Second Chance novel Chapter 16

Sapphire's P.O.V

"Hey." I smiled warmly at the awaking red headed. I was currently holding the ice pack Ryder gave me against my bruised cheek. I had a few plasters on my arms. Other than that, all is well.

"Umm. Hi?" She said shyly, wincing as she tried to get up.

"Don't get up yet. Jennifer gave you quite a big blow. I saw the fight." I said, hurriedly stopping her. "Yeah... It hurts." She grumbled. "So... You got some kick ass skills there." I grinned. "Kinda. Not as good as Jennifer though, although I wish." She shrugged. "You could've beaten her." I frowned. "No. Have you seen her fight? I didn't stand a chance." The pretty red head snorted in disbelief. "No. I beaten her. So... She isn't exactly undefeatable is she?" I joked. Her warm friendly brown eyes widened at my reply.

"Umm... What?" I asked, self conscious. "Did I just hear it right? Jennifer got beaten by a new pack member." She asked, disbelief etching across her face. "Yeah... Guess so." I chuckled at her reaction. "Dude, you have to teach me how to fight like that." She looked at me with awe. "You aren't bad yourself. You just need to practice at predicting your opponent's attack and you'll be fine." I winked. "Sure." She nodded eagerly. I smiled at her.

"But not to be rude, but what are you doing here?" She wrinkled her nose in confusion.

"Oh. I wanted to be friends. You know, I'm kinda lonely here." I gave her a small smile. "Umm... If you, you know, want to make friends, I suggest you keep your distance from me." She mumbled, lowering her head. "Why would I do that?" I furrowed my eyebrows. "I'm kinda a loner. Since I'm a late shifter and all." She muttered embarassly. "I don't get it. Why should I stay away just because of that?" I frowned. "I'm being shunned. Bullied. I'm the weak one in this pack." She hid her face in her palms. "Weak? Never underestimate yourself. You are stronger than you think. People don't shun you. People stay away because you have a strong aura." I growled. She was stronger than she thinks.

She's a white wolf, Drew muttered. Wait, what? I asked, surprise at her sudden attention. She's a white wolf, Sapph. I guess that's why she's a late shifter and all. Her body needed more time to prepare itself. I can sense her white wolf aura, Drew mused. A grin etched across my face.

"Why are you grinning?" She raised an eyebrow at me. "Nothing. By the way, I'm Sapphire, Sapphire Jackson." I smiled, sticking out my hand. "Umm. I'm Clover, Clover Dexter." She smiled shyly. "Clover. Nice name." I smiled. Her eyes brightened but then dimmed. "Are you sure you want to be friends with me. You look like someone who could gain a reputation in this pack. I don't want to ruin that." She mumbled. "I don't care about those. And if you stick by me, the bullying will stop." I smirked. "Not even your fighting skills can stop them Sapphire. They are heartless and would do anything to bully me." Clover shook her head sadly. "How about the title the Alpha's Mate's Best Friend? I think that should stop them." I smirked. I felt a little pride in saying this. It actually means that I'm going to be a Luna.

"Alpha's mate? As in Alpha Ryder?" She widened her eyes. "Is there another Alpha you know?" I grinned. "Oh my God. Seriously?" She said in disbelief. "Yup." I said, popping the p. "Cool. And when can we start the training?" She asked eagerly. "In the mornings? Would Cole mind?" I asked. "Not at all. He's my childhood friend you know. We just don't hang out as much as before with his duties and all..." Clover drawled. "Oh. Okay." I agreed.

"But, seriously... Are you sure you want to be my friend and stuff? I mean-" I cut her off before she could finish, "Yes. I'm damn sure." She looked at me sheepishly, obviously noticing my irritation.

I helped her up and we walked slowly to her room.

"Tada. This is my room." She said gesturing to a country styled room. "Oh my God. It's so comfortable." I grinned and plopped myself onto her bed beside her. "I guess so." She smiled lightly. "So... friends?" I asked. "Friends." She gave me a small smile.

I spent the rest of the day with Clover. Talking about the members, gossiping. I eventually trusted her and told her about my past. Except the demon part of course.

"I will kill them." Clover growled as she heard that I was also bullied at my old pack. "I'm fine now, aren't I? I'd rather not hold grudges." I laughed. "I guess. But come on, being forced in marriage? That's just plain cruel." She sniffed. "I know right." I gave her a small smile. "Oh. It's 6. I'm hungry, wanna come along?" Clover raised an eyebrow. "I'm... I'm not hungry." I gave her a tight smile. "But I wanna show off our friendship." She mocked disappointment.

"Sorry chica, maybe next time." I laughed, getting up from her bed. "Fine. See you later?" She grinned. "Not really. I'm tired. I'll just see you tomorrow." I smiled. "Fine." She huffed and I laughed.

"Clover, there's a reason why you're a late shifter. Believe me, the wait is worth it." I said before exiting Clover's room, leaving a confused Clover behind.