A Mistake Mate novel Chapter 58

"I don't know what our future is going to be like but what I do know is that I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side." The genuine words were spoken softly, so softly that I knew I was the only one who heard them.

A small sigh left me before I pressed myself further into Xander's side, I raised and rested my chin on his chest and a small smile took over my lips when his own touched mine. It was simply a small peck but we were both aware that it had turned the previous sentence into a promise.

Xander and I weren't aware of the audience we had until we pulled away from one another. Standing a few feet away was an elderly couple, they looked to be in their late seventies and they were simply standing in the doorway watching us with tender eyes.

"Oh Stan, remember when we were that young?" The little old woman asked her mate. The man smiled, causing even more crinkles to appear on his weathered face, before replying.

"I sure do Darla. Those were the good old days." Stan answered. Darla and Stan. The names had a good ring to them. The older couple had their hands intertwined, just the same as Xander's and I, and they were staring at each other with such happiness.

And it was then that I knew exactly what I wanted in life. Going to college and being some fancy doctor didn't matter nearly as much anymore because I knew that the only thing I needed to be happy was sitting right next to me. Mating and marrying Xander is in my future, running our packs and having kids with Xander is in my future, and growing old and dying with Xander is in my future.

That's all I need and if I can have at least that in my future I know that I will be happy.

*Paisley's POV*

The noises in the hallway were loud. Different sounds filled my ears as I listened to the people around me. My friends surrounded me and it was good to see their faces again. I had finally returned back to school today and it, strangely enough, felt good to be back.

"You alright?" Xander questioned quietly. I turned towards him and took in his worried face. I was aware that he could feel my sadness through the mate bond so I didn't even think about trying to lie to him.

"Yeah I'm fine, just thinking about graduation." I answered truthfully. I felt somewhat bad admitting that to him because though he tries to play it cool I could feel how excited he is about the event and I just don't want to rain on his parade. A frown came over his face and he looked somewhat confused.

"What about graduation?" Xander questioned, wanting me to clarify. The corners of my lips twitched down but I quickly shook off the sour look. I ran a hand through my dark hair before answering his question.

"I won't be graduating with you guys, I still have another year to go." I finally answered. It was somewhat funny to watch, the surprised look that came over Xander's face. It was like he hasn't even thought about the fact, like he was just realizing it.