The Necklace That Protects Me novel Chapter 25

No one really knew what to say, I didn't want them to pity me so when the pain subsided enough I decided to go back to my dorm. Amy jumped up to walk with me and I appreciated it. I waved goodbye to everyone else and we headed home. Amy wasn't one to pry. She could tell I was hurt so she just stayed silent. We went straight to our dorm and I went directly to my bed. I didn't bother to undress. I curled up under my blanket and let the tears fall freely.

I must've fallen asleep though, because I was suddenly startled by my phone. It was a single text from Michael.

Can we talk?

I replied back 'yes' and felt the hope bubbling inside me. I tried to squash it down but couldn't. My phone dinged again.

Come open your door

I ran to the door without checking my appearance and pulled it open. Michael looked defeated and in pain. I gestured for him to come inside and he did but he didn't sit down. He looked at my face, regret and sorrow flashed through his eyes. I'm sure my face was puffy and he could tell that I had been crying.

"I'm so sorry Noel. There's no easy way to do this so I'm just going to say it." Michael started and my heart clenched. "There is someone out there who is made for me, I haven't met her, but this," He gestured between the two of us, "isn't fair to anyone, Especially you. I really like you Noel but I shouldn't have let this go on like I have. I still want to be fri-" I cut him off.

"It's okay. You said what you needed to so please leave. I'm very tired and I have a train to catch in the morning." I tried to make my face like stone and to keep my voice even. I think he bought it because his shoulders slumped and he nodded then walked back out of my door. Before he shut the door he gave me one last look. It was hard to decipher. Longing? Love? Regret? I wasn't really sure but I felt my stone melting and was thankful when he shut the door. I burst into tears again and ran back into my bedroom.

"You are my mate. So whatever you're using to hide your stench isn't going to work on me. I know you're a witch." Thomas spat out.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't using it to hide from you. The school is full of werewolves and I just wanted to live in peace." Amy replied in a small voice.

"Does Noel know?" He ask suddenly.