A Twist in Fate

Seth’s POV

I felt bad, no, worse than bad. I felt so crushed. I felt like a traitor. Like my world was going to explode any minute now. She was my light, my angel, the girl I had forever imprinted on. But those words.... 'Don't touch me! Just....go away!' Those words echoed in my ears as I did as she said. I went away.
I couldn’t stop beating myself up inside. How could I make my imprint cry like that? The look in her eyes and on her face killed me. My heart tugged painfully as I thought of her face again. Her words had stung, but I deserved it. As much as it pained me to say it, Addie deserved better.

“How’d it go?” Sam asked when I got to the pack.
I looked up at him, my eyes stinging with tears of pain. “How do you think it went? I can’t believe you made me do that! I made her cry, Sam! Would you do that to Emily?!” That was a cheap shot but Emily was his imprint and would feel the same as I do now. I felt exasperated. Sam told me it was for the best and to deny anything about the wolves, but he was wrong. This wasn’t what was best. Sam set his hand on my shoulder and I looked down, my body convulsing in a pain filled sob. “She hates me…”
“She doesn’t hate you Seth. Addie isn’t like other girls; she’s your imprint. She will come around.” Sam assured me but I shook my head.
“You didn’t see her face Sam. She wanted me to believe her and she was right but you told me to deny everything! All the other imprints know! Why can’t Addie?” I frowned, my heart clenching as my sensitive hearing picked up on one of Addie’s sobs. I made her cry. This was my fault, too.
“She isn’t ready, Seth.” He said simply.
“Who are we to say if she’s ready?” I asked, frustrated and looked towards the house then back at Sam. “I want to tell her.”
“Just wait. Don’t rush into this, give her time.” Sam said, narrowing his eyes a little.
“The more I lie to her about this, the worse it will be when I tell her. She’ll hate me and never trust me.”
“I told you, she won’t hate you. Addie’s your imprint. She’ll feel something for you and even if she’s upset at you, she will forgive you eventually.” He promised, making me sigh.

All I knew was today did not turn out how I expected.