Fated is overrated

** 2 years later **

After having fled the scene in my dragon form, I shifted back to my human form as soon as I reached above unclaimed lands again, as it's kind of hard to go unnoticed as a massive white dragon. Nor as a massive white wolf for that matter, I could see now why Liberty was always adamant on hiding, as it has put a big target on our backs, I can imagine. All I have ever wanted to do was just live my life in peace.

As I was in such a hurry to leave, I had absolutely nothing on or with me. I was as vulnerable as could be. No phone, no food, no clothes, nothing. And then I ran into Nick - the rogue that risked his life for me.

Apparently he had been searching for me, wanting to check if I was alright. He literally gave me the shirt off his back, and food to eat. He accompanied me to the human town I am still in today.

To throw them off my track for when they would come looking for me, I ended up in a human town far away from Red Dagger or the Royal Kingdom.

Nick insisted on coming with me to ensure my safety (little did he know I have a powerful wolf and a dragon), and he ended up sticking around as well. I have never trusted anyone anymore, but I would say Nick is the only one coming close. Actually, although I hate to admit the terrifying truth, I think I actually do trust him.

He risked his life for me several times and, after hearing his own story about how he came to be a rogue, I couldn't help but break down a chunk of my walls for him. We both have jobs here now and actually live in a house together, to share the rent. My job is in accounting and Nick is a chef.

We both can't complain, we love our jobs. I learned in the past 2 years that Liberty, Justice and I can control the elements - all elements.

We have practiced a lot in secret and I have gotten good at controlling my powers, whereas in the past I would become a loose cannon whenever angered. That being said though, I haven't been livid in the past 2 years with Nick as he is such a gentle soul, so my resilience hasn't been put to the test quite yet.

We have even taken up a hobby together which you wouldn't believe for a werewolf (although we are also just like other people ). Motocross. I would say I love the feeling of flying through the sky on my bike, but that would just be stupid as I have a dragon that can fly, and way faster too.

But the kick of doing it on a dirt bike and racing against one another is something else. And besides, I don't get to let Justice out unfortunately, as she stands out quite a lot, and we would blow our cover quickly. I haven't told Nick about Justice. Like I said, I really just want to live my life in peace, and it's hard for me to fully trust anyone ever again. As a result, I have also not been too intimate with any man yet.

I say not too intimate as Nick and I have had a few moments together. Ok, more than a few by now. I am only human! We haven't gone all the way because of my trust issues, and I don't want to get my heart broken yet again. I wouldn't ever recover if it did. He has a second chance mate out there (as do I have a dragon one perhaps, but I don't want any part of it), and it can only end in heartbreak for me if I get feelings now. To avoid an incomplete reading experience, visit Jobn'i'b.com. He always keeps claiming he would reject his second chance for me, but I doubt he would and, frankly, I don't even want him to - he deserves to be happy.

He is a good guy. He hasn't been feeling well at all lately, even though he tries to hide it from me. Werewolves don't normally get sick and the sh*tty part is that, since we are rogues, we can't exactly go to a pack doctor. And a human doctor can't exactly help us. Anyway, other than that, I have been avoiding men like the plague. Not by their lack of trying though. It's almost like the more you pull away, the more they push forward.

I'm pretty sure (well actually, 100% sure) my boss has a thing for me too, but I don't want any of that. If I ever have needs to fill and Nick would be with his mate, I will grab a stranger from a club I guess, to avoid feelings or strained situations on the job.

My boss always puts me on assignments with him, despite having several teams that always rotate members for each assignment. He also had us working late frequently, always just the 2 of us, much to Nick's annoyance. Although I have made it clear to Nick that we aren't a couple, I think he still holds out hope.

That'll change once he meets his second chance mate though. I'll be long forgotten again, so it's just best not to not get too attached to him.

Eventually, everybody always leaves. Or at least with me, they do. I guess I am unworthy of love. And here I am, the great fool who still cares about others despite no one genuinely caring for me.

Anyhow, enough with the pity party, I am running late for work. It's Friday and so, naturally, I am excited! It is almost the weekend, and almost motocross time!

I am dressed in black dress pants, a bright yellow blouse and a form-fitting black blazer. My favorite color combination is yellow and black. I always dress professionally for work, but with a twist of my personality in it, as I don't like boring clothes.

I even have some sexy clothes nowadays, if you would believe that! I have gotten more comfortable with my curves, in the human world I don't stand out as much.

My hair is pulled up in a bun and I saunter into the office in my yellow pumps. I was very grateful my boss gave me this job, despite not having any experience.

I'm sure it worked to my benefit that he has a bit of a thing for me, but I have always been very clear I am not interested in anything else. I even said Nick was my boyfriend to throw him off, but I think he's still holding out hope. He always asks how Nick is doing. I put my stuff down on my desk and head over to the morning meeting we have every day, to discuss the day's planning. My boss informed me in advance that we were having some filthy rich prospective clients over today, and that I would be required to attend the meeting.