The truth

It was exactly a week since Keisha told Ayla everything. Ayla believed Keisha without listening to Damien's side of the story. She felt Damien was taking advantage of her, as Keisha said. She had been ignoring Damien since then. 

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Ayla woke up early in the morning. She looked at the city's morning scenery and she felt so happy. "Today will be a good day". She murmured while looking at the bright blue sky. Ayla took a quick shower. She came to meet Nina still sleeping. Ever since she broke up with Damien, Nina hasn't been talking to her. Ayla sighed. Today was Nina's birthday as she checked the calendar on her phone. Ayla tapped Nina to wake up. Nina woke up and frowned. "What is your problem this morning?". Nina smirked. 

"Ermmm... can we talk,we are still friends and I don't understand why you've been ignoring me. I don't like this cold attitude from you". Ayla explained. Nina scoffed. "You don't like this attitude, but have you thought about Damien's feelings when you acted that way?". Nina replied. "Nina, I don't understand why you are supporting him while I'm your friend". Ayla reasoned. "Because you are hurting him and I wouldn't have felt happy if I was in his shoes. He needs comfort, not you, Ayla". Nina added.

Ayla sighed. "Enough of that Nina".Ayla shouted. "Sorry for shouting at you but I know today is your birthday and I have a present for you". Nina smiled. "Don't try to act cool with me just because you bought me a present. I'm still pissed with you though". Nina added. Ayla handed a small box to Nina. She motioned Nina to open the box. Nina gasped when she saw the beautiful sparkling necklace. " It's that for me,oh Ayla. Thank you so much". Nina hugged Ayla. "Open the locket, there's another surprise for you". Ayla said, " OK sure". Nina smiled. "Wow, that's a picture of us and it's written best friends forever". Nina said. 

"Ayla, I've got something to tell you". Nina said all of a sudden. " I'm listening, Nina ". Ayla said. Nina pat the bed for Ayla to sit down. "Ermmm...., it's about Damien". Nina added. Ayla was contemplating whether to listen or not. "Alright, I'm all ears". Ayla replied. " What Keisha said is somehow true. Damien is not a human but a werewolf". Ayla gasped. "He didn't take advantage of you because you are a human.Be is the king of all werewolves and the Alpha of the Golden Moon Pack and he had to step up as the alpha and king of all werewolves when his parents were killed by rogues. Rogues mean banning werewolves from a pack due to irresponsible behavior". Nina added.

Ayla sighed. "You mean his parents are dead.," Ayla asked. "Yes Ayla, but do you know the stories we read about werewolves? It's true and you are Damien's fated mate. That bitch Keisha just said all those nasty things to you because her father made a deal with Damien. The deal was that if Damien doesn't find his mate after turning 19,then he has to marry Keisha to create a strong bond between the two packs. You are the one that Damien loves and you just broke up with him without allowing him to explain things to you". Nina explained. Ayla sighed.

"The reason why I'm dating Nick is because I'm his fated mate. A mate is someone who is supposed to love you,care for you, protect and cherish you forever, so there's no way Damien was using you". Nina said."I didn't know. How will he forgive me?". Ayla said. "You can try, girl, but to forgive you,it depends on him". Nina said. "Can I get his address". Ayla asked. "Yeah but you have to wait for a while because Nick said the rogues who escaped during the fight had been attacked and it's not safe". Nina explain. Ayla nodded. Nina handed Damien's address to Ayla. "Thank you for telling me the truth Nina,it means a lot to me. I've tried several times to get over him, but I still love him. I will definitely make it up to him". Ayla said. Nina smiled and hugged Ayla.