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“Mine,” he growls, his claws shredding my dress into pieces before tearing my panties.
Suddenly, memories of how my innocence was taken away-how I was raped on the streets of New York-rush back to me.
I shut my eyes tightly, trying not to tremble against him.
I don’t want him to stop, and it isn’t because I’m enjoying this-I’m not. I never will. But I know what I got myself into. I know this was bound to happen, so I might as well let it and get it over with.
I open my eyes and see him between my legs, licking me, but I feel nothing. Absolutely nothing. Only disgust with myself and my mind.
Minutes pass, and I focus on the sky, staring blankly at the stars. Then, I feel him leave my pussy and come up to me, squeezing my breasts and licking my nipples, making them erect.
He kisses my navel, then moves back to my lips. That’s when I finally react.
Kissing him makes me feel different, mainly because he is my first kiss. My first real kiss. Before him, I never kissed anyone I slept with-it was just sex.
Through the kiss, I feel a flicker of arousal, but that’s all. The moment I feel him at my entrance, I stiffen. Then he thrusts-hard and powerful-making me wince.
He groans, finding his rhythm, thrusting in and out at a steady pace. I feel nothing but pain. Every thrust carries a painful memory.
“Fuck! You feel so good. Goodness, you also taste like heaven,” he groans into my ear.
I stare blankly at the sky, letting him have his way with me, taking his pleasure while I lay there, numb. Used like a piece of trash.
That’s all I’m good for-a pleasure machine.
I wait for him to finish, which he does with a loud groan, filling me with his essence.
A tear slips down my cheek, and I gently wipe it away before rolling onto my side.
Moments of silence pass before he suddenly curses.
“Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!”
I hear him scramble off the floor, and I turn to look at him-only to find him running into the woods, shifting into Atlas.
Instead of feeling hurt, like any normal human would, I feel relieved.
I don’t want to see his pity. I don’t need it.
All I have to do is give him an heir, and then I can go back to England and live my life.
I grab the shirt he left behind, put it on, and slowly get to my feet. I wince as sharp pain shoots through my
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abdomen and between my legs.
Fuck, it hurts.
I walk back to the pack house, lock myself in the bathroom, and let the silence swallow me whole.
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Two Months Later
Eight weeks have passed since I first had sex with Zander, and it has become routine.
He usually comes to my room after midnight, has sex with me, and leaves immediately.
Sometimes, I don’t even bother to open my eyes because I know it’s him thrusting into me.
I’m surprised I haven’t gotten pregnant yet.
Then again, the doctor said that because of my scars, conceiving would be very difficult.
Marcus left for England three weeks ago to take care of our business, but I speak to him every day. I work from home now, and we’ve even purchased a new building in the U.S. since we’re expanding our line.
I barely leave the pack house. The only time I do is when Tasha, Kenna, or Faye drag me out. I train at the gym when no one is around. Sometimes, when no one is around, I sneak upstairs to play with my niece and talk to my sister, if you’ll call sitting there and staring at her frail body a conversation.
But today is one of those rare days when I have to leave.
In fact, we’re leaving the entire pack.
There’s an ongoing trial-a big trial-that requires Zander’s presence. It’s happening in the Shadow Moon Pack.
As the Luna, I have to be there because it involves an Alpha and a Luna.
I wave goodbye to my mom and Kenna before getting into the car with Zander.
The entire ride is silent. Neither of us speaks.
When we arrive, we check into a hotel outside the pack’s territory. Later in the day, we head to the pack court.
Zander leaves me to join the council members, and I stand there awkwardly, looking around.
“Hello, you must be Luna Serene-former Luna Crystal’s sister. I remember you.”
I turn to see a young woman smiling at me. She looks about 21 or 22 years old.
“Oh, I’m France Kins-Alpha Kins’ second-chance mate,” she says cheerfully.
“Oh, that’s great. But how do you know me? I don’t remember you being at the party,” I ask.
“Oh, I was out of town visiting my parents, but news spreads fast in our world. I can’t believe I’m finally meeting the sister of Crystal.”
Her tone is odd. There’s a hidden meaning behind her words.
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“And how do you know my sister?” I ask.
“Alpha Kins talks about her-a lot. And by ‘a lot,’ I mean a lot,” she says, but her eyes twitch in anger.
Okay…
Before I can say anything else, Alpha Kins walks up to us.
“Alpha Kins,” I greet him.
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