Chapter 1

* Madelyn's P.O.V * This is it. I told myself as I stared at the cliff edge. I am finally going to die. My wolf howled in pain. 'No, don't do it Liz.' Rae, my wolf begged me. I'm sorry Rae. I can't deal with it anymore. 'You can't do this to me! I'm your wolf! You're killing me as well!' Rae cried in my head. Why do you care? Our life is a misery. I ignored her and blocked her out of my head as I sighed and sat down at the edge of the cliff. I peered over the edge and watched the smooth river flow in between the rocks. My father abuses me badly. I get bullied. I haven't found my mate and I probably won't anyway. I'm 19. Most people my age have found theirs already. You might be thinking: Already? So young? But our wolfs change our decisions for you, hoping they'll lead us to their mate. I could be moving house, moving school or going on a holiday, anything that'll take you to your soul mate. Life hates me. I HAVEN'T EVEN DONE ANYTHING TO DESERVE THIS! Sad. I shakily stood up and placed my hands over my stomach and closed my eyes. Dear mum, if you're watching over me, please don't make this too painful and make Gerard rot in hell. Madelyn. (Gerard is my abusive father by the way.) 'No Liz please don't do this.' Rae begged. No, Rae! Give it up! We've been hoping for help for the last 19 years! But nothing ever helps! Just face the facts. This is the final goodbye. Tears strolled down my cheeks and I lifted one foot off the ground and moved it off the edge of the cliff. "Goodbye, world," I whispered before I leaned forward to my death. ... "NO!" A pair of strong arms grabbed my waist and yanked me backward. I landed on my back as I continued to sob. The guy shook my shoulders violently. "Stop! Why would you do that to me?! I couldn't live without you! Please stop!" The guy begged, his voice wavering slightly. My eyes met his and I froze. His piercing green eyes and short and scruffy raven-black hair. He looks familiar. I felt Rae try and reach out to his wolf when it all clicked. Mate. * Zayne's P.O.V * Tears began to build up in my eyes as I watched my mate try and commit suicide. I can't let this happen. "NO!" I screamed. I grabbed her hips and threw her back onto the grass on the top of the cliff. I collapsed next to her and shook her shoulders. "Stop! Why would you do that to me?! I couldn't live without you! Please stop!" I begged. I don't even know her but I'd feel empty without her. Like I've been feeling for the past 23 years without her. She sobbed into my shirt but stiffened and our eyes met. "Mate..." She whispered, the corners of her lips finally turning up slightly. Her eyes suddenly filled with worry. "A-Are you going to reject me?" She asked quietly, looking down. I cupped her face and made her look up at me. "I would never even dream of rejecting you," I admitted truthfully before I lightly pressed my lips to hers. She slowly kissed back but pulled away after a few moments. I didn't question her, I can see she has already had a tough past. My wolf, Cullen, howled in delight as she cuddled up to my chest. I held her tight, never wanting to let her go. "I've finally found you," I paused and breathed in her intoxicating scent of roses. I smiled and finished my sentence. "And I'm never letting you go." ~*~ * Madelyn's P.O.V * I yawned and held my pillow tighter to me. Woah woah woah! Back up the truck a minute! Pillows don't breathe... Do they? I hope not... Unless... Oh. Thats right. I'm dead. How nice. I jumped off the cliff didn't I? Well, you can't really blame me, my life is-was horrible. I had no parents. No mate. 'Open your eyes, you idiot.' Rae ordered me. I sighed and opened my eyes. I gasped loudly. My mate's eyes flung open and checked me. "Are you okay? Are you hurt?" He asked frantically. I closed my eyes and shook my head to signal I'm fine. I'm alive. And I have my mate. The memories came flooding back from yesterday, him grabbing me back just when I was about to fall, me falling asleep and then he probably took me back to his house... OhMyGod I don't even know my mate's name. *facepalm* Blonde moment 1. "Umm... Mate?" I asked, feeling totally stupid. "Yeah, mate?"He smirked and I blushed. "Uh, what's your name?" He chuckled. "I'm Zayne, and you are...?" I blushed harder and looked up at him. "Madelyn but please call me Maddieor Liz." I smiled shyly at him. He smiled cheekily at me and snaked an arm around my waist, pulling me to him. "Zayne and Liz..." He trailed off. I giggled and buried my head in his chest, enjoying being so close to him. I stiffened when I realized he wasn't wearing anything apart from his boxers. But, hell, I don't mind. I wrapped my arms around his torso and he held me in his arms. "Zayne!" A male voice called, flinging the door open. He's good-looking enough but not like Zayne. He saw me and froze. "Oh shit, I hope I didn't disturb anything." He cursed. I laughed and Zayne shook his head. "Ty, you always disturb something." He laughed. Ty laughed and shrugged. "Touché." He grinned at me and I got out of Zaynes grip to introduce myself. Zayne pouted and I giggled. I straightened out my long top and dusted down my pair of shorts and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. "I-I'm Liz." I tried to smile at him confidently. He sniffed the air and frowned at me. "You're not marked?" He asked in shock. I frowned at him. "No..." He smiled at me and held his hand out for me to shake. I shook it. "I'm Tyler." "Hi, Tyler." I showed him a proper smile. "Are you two..." He trailed off, looking between me and Zayne. I pulled my hand away from him and turned back to Zayne. "Mates." Zayne pulled me back into him. "We're mates." He confirmed. Tyler's mouth formed an 'O' shape and his eyes widened. He pulled us both into a hug. "Congrats guys!" He cheered. I laughed and pulled away, a bit uncomfortable. "I mean, jeez finally." He rolled his eyes. He laughed again. "Okay, guys I'll see you downstairs." I nodded and he left. I sighed happily and sat at the edge of his bed. He sat next to me and placed his warm hand over my cold one. "I've waited for you for so long." He whispered, looking into my eyes. My heart fluttered and I dreamily smiled at him. "Me too." God I'm such a hopeless romantic. "How old are you?" He asked me. "I'm 19, how old are you?" I answered. "I'm 23." So there is 4 years difference, not that I mind or anything. "Okay." "No. Way!" Ivie yelled, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Tyler nodded. "Yeah they were so cute! All like 'I've been waiting for you forever' like so adorable!" Zayne coughed and they spun around, eyes wide. "Oh crap." Ivie cursed. We listened to their whole conversation and if they say me and Zayne are cute, they should see themselves! They were pratically made for eachother! 'Of course they are... They're mates.' Rae explained slowly. Yeah! I know that!. Blonde moment 2. "Yeah, I'm lucky I've found you, Liz." Zayne kissed my temple and I blushed. "OMG. Maddiegon!" Ivie squealed. Maddiegon? "No way! Zayabeth!" Tyler argued. Zayabeth?! I burst into laughter along with Zayne. "Oh good god..."