She starts to sob into my chest filling my veins with anger while I will myself to calm down before I completely lose my shit here in front of everyone. “Why’s it such a big deal? Mates get rejected all the time. Sometimes it has to happen so we can have someone else, a second chance mate. Sometimes that’s the Moon Goddess’s plan and that must be the plan now because there’s no way that the Moon Goddess would land me with her. No way!” Sophie’s body rocks as her sobs get harder causing me to hold on to her tighter.
“Your son has just rejected his mate.” I try to keep my tone calm for Sophie’s sake but it’s hard. His reaction surprises me as he looks shocked while looking between his son and me, probably trying to see the girl who’s supposed to be his son’s mate. “Why, son? I thought you wanted your mate.” His son laughs, and he laughs as I watch Shane hold James back. “Take a look at her, dad.” He looks at me and then takes a step forward as I tighten my hold on Soph, however she shocks me by pulling back and holding her head up high.
“Let him see. I have nothing to hide!” Dam right she doesn’t. “That’s my girl.” I place a kiss on her head as she takes a step to the side of me. I hear a gasp somewhere in the crowd but I don’t pay it much attention as I keep my focus on the situation that’s in front of me. “fair enough, son. I would have done the same. The Moon Goddess has other plans for you.” Oh hell no! I go to take a step forward but my dad appearing in my view brings me to a halt while two of our warriors hold on to Shane and James.
“Not here, son. He will pay for this but not now and not here. there are too many people. We have to choose our time wisely.” My dad’s mind link stops me from taking another step, same with my brothers. He’s right, it’s not right to do anything about it now but I will… We will and fuck will he pay. “There’s no more to see here so shall we get back to enjoying this wonderful ball!” My dad bellows out to the crowd surrounding us. He may not officially be Alpha anymore but he still holds the respect of everyone he meets and it shows as the crowd quickly disappears leaving just him, me Sophie and my brothers standing together.
“Come with me, darling girl.” My mom appears out of nowhere and quickly whisks Sophie away with her arms wrapped around her giving her all the love and support she needs right now. You would think that Sophie has been through enough heartbreak in her life but the attack and her scar were just the start of it. 2 years after her attack her father, a great warrior of ours was killed while out on pack business then 1 year ago her mom died from a rogue attack. She was 22 and all alone, or so she thought but she was forgetting one thing, she’s got my family and she’ll never be alone. She’s our sister in every way but blood and always will be.
“Fuck, that dickhead!” James growls just as a panting Will suddenly appears. “Where have you been?” I’ve only just realised that he wasn’t here. “I had soup on my shirt and went to my room to change. I was on my way down when I heard what happened. Got here as quick as I could.” He pants. “Where’s Sophie? Is she ok? Where is the prick we’re gonna kill?” Both of my brothers laugh while I just about manage to hold mine in. One thing about Will is he doesn’t give a fuck about who you are or what rank you hold. If you hurt anyone he cares about he will end you in a blink of an eye.
I watch my mate as he talks with his Beta, Gamma and another guy and feel something settle inside of me. “You know what, Lily? it’s ok.” She gives me a confused look silently asking me to explain. “It’s ok that he doesn’t want me. We both know that sometimes in life a wolf just doesn’t want a mate. It’s rare but it happens and it should be respected. And even if that’s not the case and it’s actually because of his love for that girl then that’s okay too. I want him to be happy in life and if that’s on his own or with someone else then that’s ok.”
“I need to get away from here Lil. I can’t do this. I can’t risk anyone finding out.” She gives me a sad smile while I hold back a new set of tears. I need to stop crying and toughten up. “I still can’t believe it all.” I’m glad I’m not the only one still trying to figure it out but either way it doesn’t matter anymore, it’s done. “Let’s get ourselves together and get going, yes?” I’ve never been more relieved to hear those words. I smile nodding her way as we head for the pack house. It’s time. Time to go and leave everyone we’ve ever known behind.
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