Second Chances

The Friends

Sara's Pov:

I knew that once my friends got here I would have a lot of questions for me it wouldn't take the girls long to figure out Evan was my mate. The boys would probably take longer and Adam will probably go protective brother on him even though were not related he has been like my brother since we were born. He Is the next beta of our pack when his father steps down he will takeover I couldn't ask for a better beta nor would I accept anyone else.

"Sweetheart your friend Tara is gonna bring you some clothes and the nurse is gonna bring you some food please try and eat I know its difficult after everything that's happened but you need to try I'm not gonna tell you to eat everything because I know you probably can't but just eat as much as possible okay", Evan says as he walks back in.

"Okay are you leaving", I ask hoping that he's not I want him to stay. I don't know if it's because were mates but there's something about him that makes me feel like I can trust him. I want to talk to him tell him everything about my past the secrets even my friends and father don't know. I think maybe it's because I know he has his own demons both of us are damaged by our past.

"Don't worry I'm not leaving I'm just going to the pack house for a bit to unpack and get settled then I'll be back to get you and take you home", He explains as if reading my mind. "If you want you can put your stuff in my room", I whisper hoping he will I feel safer when he's near. "Are you sure we only just met I don't wanna push you into anything your not ready for", he asks in a concerned voice. "Yes, I'm sure I feel safe with you around please", I tell him knowing I'll sleep better with my mate beside me.

"Okay I'll move my stuff into your room but if you start feeling uncomfortable or any stress about me staying in room you have to promise to tell me what you went through was traumatic", he starts but I interrupt him. "I promise but your not him your not Trey both me and Caroline know you won't hurt us we trust you and your wolf", I tell him. "Drake is his name and he's happy both you trust him and so I am now I'm gonna go get my stuff moved and then I'll be back to get you", he says with the biggest smile on his face.

"Dad wants our help he thinks he and Beta Max might have found something so before the girl talk begins us guys are gonna go see you at home babe and glad your gonna be okay alpha", Adam says as he and Rusty leave. "Glad their gone now spill what's he like", Tara says demanding details.

Not long after Evan left the nurse brought in a tray full of food and started eating. "OMG is true", Naomi squeals as all my friends walk in. "Of coursed it is right babe", Tara says turning to Adam as he just nods. "So what's his name tell us everything is he cute", Stephanie asks excitedly practically bouncing as they all pile into my room. "Yes, he's cute and his is Evan Richards", I tell them and see the look Adam gives Rusty.

"What is with that look you just gave Rusty", I ask Adam making shift uncomfortably. "I don't know what your talking about", he denies. I don't respond I just glare at both knowing one will crack eventually they always do. "Alright fine your mates an ex alpha but that's all I'm saying it's his story to tell you not mine", Rusty says cracking first which is usually the case. "Good now that their gone we can talk we want to know everything", Tara says excitedly once her mate and Rusty leaves.

"Guys there's really not much to tell I only just met him but I did ask him to stay with me", I tell them and instantly regret it as they squeal in excitement making me cover my ears. "Guys can you please be a little quieter please", I ask them. "yeah sorry were just so happy for you", Naomi says and I smile knowing they are truly happy for me. "What did he say when you asked him I bet he was excited him being a former alpha he's still gonna be overly possessive and protective", Stephanie asks. "He was reluctant I think he was afraid he would cause me to relieve some kind of trauma cause of Trey", I tell them.

"I'm guessing he's also the reason for all the food", Naomi says as more of a question. "Yep he told me eat as much as I could apparently I need to eat more I guess", I say with a shrug. "I agree with him I already like this guy you two barely know each other and he's already taking care of you", Tara says happily as my other two friends nod in agreement. "Okay girl lets get you ready to get out of here and ready to see that mate of yours I don't think it will take him long to unpack after all he is guy", Stephanie says jumping up from her chair.

Two hours late I look at myself in the mirror I still look pale but I look better than what I did. "We did good you look but you never did need much makeup or anything your one of those people who looks good no matter and I hate you for it", Stephanie fake pouts. "I love you to and thanks guys I really appreciate you guys for sticking by me through everything", I tell them. "Were your best friends of course there's no place we'd rather", Tara says as they all hug me.

After a few minutes they said goodbye and I was left waiting for Evan to return. "Hey Caroline what do you think about Evan and Drake", I ask her. "I think their like us haunted by the past and wanting a better future but I think we should trust them I also think that with time we can help them heal and they will help us as well", She says happily. "I think your right I want to help them I just don't know how", I tell her. "It will take time but they will open up and tell us their story until then we just have to be patient don't try and force them to talk", She tells me. "Your right let them come to us", I tell her knowing we have to wait.

"Hey you ready", I hear Evan ask snapping me out of my conversation with Caroline. "Sorry didn't know you were back", I tell him looking over and seeing him sitting back in the chair he was in. "Yeah I got back a few minutes ago but you seemed like you were talking to Caroline and I didn't wanna interrupt", he says. "You look beautiful by the way", He tells blushing a little before looking away. "Thanks and yes I'm ready to get out of here", I tell him as he helps me get up.

We walk to my house in silence neither of us sure what to say. "How about we get to know each other as we walk you ask a question then I will", he says breaking the silence. "Okay what's your favorite food", I ask him. "Anything spicy the more heat the better what about you", he says with a smile. "Anything Italian my grandma was Italian every time we'd go over she'd be cooking something the house always smelled so good", I tell him laughing as the memories come. "I love your laugh", he says making me blush and look at the ground.

Thanks what's your favorite color", I ask trying to direct his attention away from me. "Black and grey", he says looking forward. "Those are not colors their shades", I point out making him look back over to me. "Do they come in a crayon box with other colors", He asks in a serious tone. "Well yeah", I answer him wondering where this conversation is going. "Then their colors", he says with confidence as if he's right. "Your wrong their shades the fact that they come in a crayon box is not a valid argument", I say with a laugh as he smiles.

"Okay miss smart what's your favorite color", he asks both of us smiling as we continue walking. "Purple and red but not the neon I hate those", I tell him. "What's your favorite thing to do", I ask him wondering what he does in his free time. "Well when I'm not busy at work I read and spend time with friends not much I don't really go out much anymore", he says. "What about your family", I ask him and he tenses a little. "It's just me and my mom things are complicated between us a lot of bad things happened and I promise to tell you but not right now", he says with a far away look in his eyes.

"It's fine tell me when your ready it doesn't have to be today or tomorrow I'll wait however long you need me to", I tell him. "Thank you now since you asked two questions I get to ask you two questions", he says once again smiling. "First what is your favorite thing to do", He asks looking at some pack members as we pass by them. "Before my mom died I loved to draw and paint but now I'm not sure anymore when she died and everything happened I lost interest in pretty much everything", I tell him. "And now everything with Trey I'm not sure what I like to do anymore", I continue. "Well we'll just have to find something your passionate about something that makes you happy", he says making me smile.

"What's your second question", I ask him as a mischievous look in his eye. "Well I was hoping you would go on a date with me next Friday", he says as we get to my house. "Wait really", I ask him slightly shocked he asked me. "Look if it's to soon we don't have to", he starts to say disappointment in his voice. "No it's not to soon and yes I would love where are we going", I ask him watching his eyes light up in happiness. "It's a surprise I'm still working on it but I promise it will be worth the wait", he tells me as I open the door and we walk in.