Chapter 16

Colleen s facial expression changed into something unfathomable as she noticed Patrick outside the shop with Sarah clutching his arm. COlleen sighed and hid any seeable expression on her face as she knew that it was partly her fault for leaving without saying anything that day. She shouldn't expect anything in return. "Is he your mate?" Brandon's words dragged her to her senses. She averted her gaze at Patrick and sarch as she looked at Brandon who was sitting next to her. She saw Brandon wasn't looking at her, but instead, he was looking at her hand. She looks at her hand and has no idea that her claw has come out as a result of her emotions.She smirked as she slowly retracted her claws and looked back at Brandon. She saw Brandon shaking his head while smirking. "Alpha, sometimes you need to control your emotions, especially if you are out in public space. We would not want to alarm the mundane people." Brandon teases her. Brandon was soon to be her beta. He was like a big brother to her. So she doesn't mind if he teases her this way. But when it comes to a serious matter, Brandon respects her and she knew that she could be her rock in protecting her pack. Not long ago, Brandon and his sister went to live in their pack and both of them have not found their mate yet. Shaking her head as they laugh, they both bid a goodbye as Colleen stood up from her seat and carried her own backpack before she went straight to their house. Upon entering, she was greeted by the sight of her father who was seated in the living room while reading a newspaper like an old man that he was. A smile spread on her lips as her heart swelled to see his father after a long time. "Dad," she shouted as she put down her backpack and ran towards her father. Her father put down the newspaper and stood up to hug her. They were both engulfed in a tender embrace as they missed each other very much when she heard footsteps approaching who she was quite aware that it was her mother. Her mother's voice called out to her, "Pup." "Mom..." she replied as she pulled away from her father and turned towards her mother to embrace her next. "How was your trip? Is Brandon with you?" Her mother asked as she looked for him. On the day that she was about to leave for her training, It was her mother who requested for him to accompany her on her journey. Knowing that her family would worry about her, she also agreed. "Good. I have learned a lot. Brandon got a call; how are you feeling, Dad?" she worriedly asked her father. "It's much better now and it will heal soon.I just need some rest. " Her father replied, " I'm glad you're back. You are here now to continue managing our business." "What business? She claimed she had no idea her father ran a business.Aside from the farm that supplies all the needs of their pack and sells some harvested fruits and vegetables, they have money to manage and use for the things they need to buy them. "I don't know what's in your father's head. He collaborated with one of the city's humans." Her mother exclaimed. Colleen's forehead was knitted. "What business, Dad?" She asked because she had started to get worried about causing trouble between their pack and the humans. But one of the reasons she chose to travel so far away was that she couldn't bear the thought of having a human as her mate.It doesn't matter if she's just an ordinary werewolf. But she's the sole heir of their pack. There's no issue with being mated to a human, but her case is different. She needs someone to help her. The silver blue pack needed her more than anything else to protect their pack. She is also worried that her enemies will use Patrick as bait to defeat her pack. But now she's back and training enough, she will try her best to get close to him even if it's difficult, especially since she's a werewolf. Patrick may not accept her. And it only causes her heartache. She remembered the time. She still had no idea that Patrick was her mate. What is the distance between them?They even mingle with each other, most especially during break time, when they're eating lunch in the school canteen. Even Sarah was there, clinging to Patrick. He's always made time for her to join him and Melissa at their table. She recalled the time she was sitting on the school bench with Melissa when Patrick came in.This is the best spot where she and Melissa usually study, reviewing their lessons, especially when the exam is approaching. Patrick is holding a three-pack of sandwiches. "Hey guys." He drew their attention to himself and handed them the sandwiches he was holding while sitting next to her. Melissa accepted the sandwich, saying, "Thank you; I was hungry when you gave it to me."Melissa mumbled. Afterwards, they all giggled. "Thanks for this." She said after she opened it and had a bite. "How is it?" Patrick asked. "Hmmm... it's yummy. Who made this?" Melissa mumbled. "It's me," Patrick replied proudly. "You made this?" Colleen asked after she swallowed her first bite. Patrick nodded his head after he had a bite of his sandwich. "Don't tell us you made it especially for us?" Melissa uttered in a teasing manner. "Yes, I made it for the three of us," Patrick replied after he swallowed his own food. "Why didn't you make a sandwich for your girlfriend?" Melissa mumbled. "I made it." Patrick replied. "Isn't it yummy?" Patrick inquired, and she became perplexed upon hearing those words. Who's Patrick referring to? "So you brought those sandwiches for them and not for me and my friends." Sarah's voice came out from behind them, which made their heads turn around. She saw Sarah walking towards them and she stood up in front of them. With a dimmed expression