My Second Chance

Sapphire's P.O.V

"What is all this fuss about?" I complained, struggling as Clover pinned me down on a chair. "Just shut up. It would help us if you stopped moving." Bella grumbled, muttering curses as she combed the tangles out of my hair. "Whatever did you do to your hair?! It was perfectly glossy when you left this morning." Willow scolded, both hands on her hips. "I went for a run and accidentally fell asleep." I shrugged. As if Clover wanted to punish me, she yanked a comb through my hair.

"Ow!" I yelped as I felt some hair tugged from my scalp. "Don't move." Clover muttered. "Thanks for caring." I said sarcastically. "You're welcome." She smiled sweetly. I stared at the strands of my beautiful hair on the ground. Poor hair.

"Okay, what is this about?" I demanded, still struggling against my friends. "Its a surprise." Willow grinned. "Yay, I looove surprises." I deadpanned as Bella scowled at me, clearly not happy that I wasn't appreciating the fact that she had been combing my hair to free the tangles for an hour. "If you don't shut up this very minute, I will skin you alive." Clover threatened me, making me widen my eyes. I swear, I've just created a monster. The more she hangs out with me, the more violent she gets. That's what happens when you hang too much with me.

I muttered about how unfair my friends are and sat still, letting them perform their torture on me. After all, there wasn't anything I could do to take down all three of them.... not when Drew refuses to cooperate and is laughing her ass off at ehat was happening to me. I sighed and leaned into the chair, closing my eyes.

"Done." Bella said excitedly. I snapped my eyes open, "can I please look into the mirror and see what you made me look like? You could have turned me into a garden troll for all I know." I glared at her. "There. Look and tell me you look like a garden troll." Clover huffed and spun the chair around, letting me face the mirror. I took a good look at myself and my jaw unhinged. "I thought so." Bella grumbled. I don't believe I'm saying this... no, I can't believe I'm saying this... but I look hot.

They had applied my makeup on lightly. The dark green eye shadow made my eyes seem bigger and brighter. In all words, my eyes popped out... and in a good way. Not the ones you see in horror movies. A thin layer of foundation and a good amount of blush were applied, giving my face more colour. I had light yet bright soft pink lipstick on, making my lips look irresistible. The two circle dangly earrings hanging from my ear lobs caught my eye. Giving me a classy yet casual look. But what I couldn't thank them enough... was my hair. They were curled then straightened. My hair curled slightly down on either side of my shoulder blades. The two braids that were tied at the either side of my head met in the middle of the back of my head and clipped with a glittering butterfly clip. I looked mature. Well... more mature than I am now. They had also sprinkled a little glitter on it. I turned around smiling, "okay, I admit it. You guys are amazing. But can you please tell me what's going on?" "No." They chorused together, my smile immediately turning into a scowl. "Oh don't scowl. It'll ruin the whole gentle girl image." Willow waved her hand. "Not like you have one." Bella muttered and I scowled deeper. "You wouldn't want wrinkles Sapph. Whatever would Ryder say?" Clover wrinkled her nose. A light bulb shone above my head. "This is Ryder's doing, isn't it?" I said in truimph. The three of them gave me a flat look. "What?" I pouted. "He's all the way in Germany Sapph." Willow snorted. I rolled my eyes. "But did you know his German is as sexy as fuck?" I grinned. "And do you know me sitting here hearing you talk is torture? No? Well now you know." Bella retorted, making me shut up. His German is hot, Gwen mumbled defensively. I know right, I scoffed. Oh hush, you guys are acting like lovesick people, Drew muttered. Maybe we are, I shrugged. Don't make me burn him, she warned and I scowled. Nobody would agree with me other than Gwen. Life sucks.

I pouted.

"Go change. The dress is in your side of the closet." Clover winked. I furrowed my eyebrows and opened the door of the closet before I rendered speechless.

Aren't you moody today, Gwen muttered before retreating. I ran through the lawn and into the woods. Ignoring the members who were staring at me strangely. The whole lawn had been transformed for the wedding. I didn't even spared the decorations a glance. Sapphire... Drew said hesitantly as I avoided the rocks and tree trunks to reach to my favourite spot. The crystal clear stream in the woods. What? I snapped. Don't you... don't you think there's a reason why you are so moody? Drew mumbled. Uhhh... yeah, I'm pissed. I answered begrudgingly. Gwen soon joined the conversation with a feeling of happiness that I didn't understand. Sapphire... Gwen whispered in awe. What? I asked exasperated. you seriously don't have a single clue? Gwen squealed. Sure I do. Cause I like asking

it, Gwen scoffed. I immediately shifted back, my lips trembling as I sat next to the stream. I hugged my naked body. "I'm pregnant?" I whispered to myself in awe. Sapphire? Sapphire? Ryder tried to reach me through the mind bond but I blocked him out. My right palm unconciously went to my stomach. "I'm pregnant?" I hyperventilated. Hey, calm down, Drew rolled her eyes. But... but I'm going to have a child, I panicked. Yeah so? You already knew this was coming when you jumped on him, Gwen grinned. You jumped on him, not me, I protested. Like you regreted what happened that night, Gwen winked making my cheeks heat up again. Look, aren't you happy? You're having Ryder's child, isn't that something you want? Drew countered. Not like this? Not.. not without planning! I cried. Sapph, listen to yourself. Are

Gwen said, her voice full of love. How am I going to tell Ryder? Oh my god, what if he doesn't want it, I started to panic again. Geez, shut up will you? Drew snapped. But- I protested. He'll love it. Its something made of both

talk about us? I raised an eyebrow. Yeah, you should. Who knows what we've talked about? Gwen winked and

Don't wanna be part of this why do you hate the wedding surprise I planned for you talk, Gwen said before shutting herself from me. Gwen... I whined. Better run if you are to escape the talk, Drew winked before shutting herself out too. I sighed in irritation. But a scent I knew too well hit my nose and I knew he was close. So, me being the dumb person I am, took their advise before shifting and running, my paws pit patting on the ground, crunching dry leaves and breaking dry twigs. I soon felt his presence not far behind, I was probably already in his sight. I pushed myself forward harder, only the thought of wanting to

baby! You'll hurt it! Gwen screamed all a sudden which gave me a big scare. Shit! Without thinking I quickly shifted back, not

me. I didn't even care about stopping to run. Once I was in human form, one of my legs tripped over a

it! Drew panicked. I immediately twisted my body so I would fall on my shoulder. An instant pain shot up my ankle. I groaned in pain. I think you just broke your ankle, Drew mused. What the hell Drew? You are happy about that? I groaned as pain took over my senses again. You'll heal in a day, Drew said absently. Since the baby is okay, I'm going into hiding,

the sky in frustration. Well, not really the sky. More like the leaves from trees that were hiding the view of the sky from me. I whimpered as I tried to pull my leg free from the tree root. And Drew wasn't joking when

I mentally cursed. Good. Another trouble awaits me. He quickly shifted back, standing in front of me with all his naked glory. "What the hell Sapphire?!" Ryder said angrily, his eyes shifting colours. "I wasn't the one who was being insensitive!" I grumbled referring to the stunt he pulled earlier. "You could have just told me you didn't want to talk about it than running off and hurting yourself!" He yelled at me. My anger spiked but soon died down when I registered his words. He wasn't angry that I hadn't accept the marriage.... but the fact that I've gotten myself hurt. My eyes blurred as I felt tears burning my eyes. They soon slipped down my cheeks. I felt

I smiled a little.

"Come on, let's go home. We can talk about thid at home." He kissed me gently as he wiped my tears away. I nodded and snuggled into his arms as he carried me home. This is the special thing in a realationship. They'll surely be pain. There will be tears. But someone will be there to wipe them away and make you smile. "I

stomach grumbled. Uhhh, I groaned. Go get food, Drew rolled her eyes. But its so comfortable, I murmered sleepily. Of course it is, you're in Ryder's arms, Gwen said in a 'duh' tone. Nahh, I'll just- Before I could finish, I was already on my feet and running to the bathroom despite my throbbing ankle. Seems like it hadn't healed completely. "Sapphire?" I heard him call but I was already kneeling over the toiletbowl, pouring the contents from my stomach. His presence was soon by my side. "Its okay... let it all out." Ryder murmered as he held up my blonde hair and rubbing my back up and down. I dry heaved when I had nothing else to puke. "You okay?" Ryder raised an eyebrow. I nodded silently before washing my mouth and trudging silently to bed. He didn't know that I wasn't vomiting because of

observed. I rolled my eyes with my back to him. No duh. "And I know you're rolling your eyes now." He muttered. How does he do that? I demanded. He's your mate, Gwen shrugged. "Do you want to talk?" He asked softly, treading the waters carefully. "Maybe in the morning." I whispered before hiding in the covers of our bed. I heard him sigh before the bed dipped down beside me. When I heard his steady

voice and jumped. I turned to see Georgia smiling at me. "Oh, its you." I sighed in relieve. "Being up this late isn't good." She gave me a secretive smile and my eyes widened. Why