My Alpha Mate's Christmas Gift novel Chapter 17

　　Roxanne gritted her teeth as she heard those words from him. With her fists clenched, she could feel two things surging forth from within her. Disappointment… And Anger.

　　“How could you say that?” She managed to mumble, her voice low and deep.

　　“Roxanne, listen to me… I know what I said before. But, after seeing what happened yesterday… We’re really cutting it close. If we decide to proceed to the finals, I don’t know what will happen…” He said with a concerned tone.

　　“What would happen? Didn’t you realise that when we started this?” She asked, still having a downcast expression.

　　“I thought it would be the best thing for you at the time. Plus, you wanted it so badly then. I realise now that I made a mistake. I was wrong. This isn’t the way to go Roxanne…” Donald said.

　　“… Stop it…” Roxanne let out a small voice.

　　“You’re still just in High School. You should be living a normal life…” He continued.

　　“Stop…”

　　“… Your mom doesn’t even know, does she? You’re keeping it a secret from her. Kid, it isn’t too late to opt out” He said, placing his hands on her shoulder.

　　“I said Stoooop!!!” She yelled, stepping backward so his hands fell off her shoulder.

　　Her raised voice attracted the attention of the others in the room. Their attention went straight to her for a moment, but quickly returned to what they were doing.

　　Donald and Roxanne both enjoyed a brief and uncomfortable silence, one which seemed to last an eternity. Donald attempted to speak up, but Roxanne beat him to it.

　　“How could you… You of all people say that. I thought even if no one understood, you would. But, I guess I was wrong.