Consequences

As you would imagine, things didn’t go well after that. Things got so intense that one of them began to growl at me. And as he tried to make a move, Theo appeared behind me.

“Touch her, and that will be the last time you’ll use those hands.” His words were enough to warn him off. Theo was someone who kept to his words, so it was wise he didn’t introduce any fight of any sort, else that would have been his last.

After the celebration ended, my father, the Alpha, pulled me aside, and boy, was he furious. "How could you reject your first mates, sweetie? Do you even realise the consequences?" he scolded, but I couldn't give a damn. I held my ground, knowing there was no going back on my decision.

He looked a bit calm but I knew he was simmering deep down. He was only trying his best not to shout at me because he had always cherished me since I was little and didn’t want to change all of a sudden. 

"But dad, I don't want a mate," I said, trying to reason with him while pouting. "I rejected him, and that's final."

My father sighed in frustration as he shook his head "You don't understand, darling. The father of the young men you rejected is one of the most influential men around here. He commands a lot of Packs and his forces are more than great. This rejection could cause tension and even threaten the unity of our pack and the bond between us."

Yes, it all came down to one thing, alliance and power. And I was the perfect sacrifice.

"I don't care about their father or his influence," I retorted stubbornly. "It doesn’t matter to me at all. I have made my choice, and I won't change my mind. I am sorry. I know you’re probably going to poke and probe to see if i would change my mind but if i’m being honest, i’d advise you don’t please"

Seeing that he couldn't convince me, my father turned to my elder brother, asking him to talk some sense into me. 

Theo didn’t seem to care as he had been by the window side the whole time, sipping from a glass.

My heart fluttered as I saw my brother approach. Even in this body, I couldn't deny that he had grown up to be incredibly handsome.

"What's the matter with you, sis?" he asked with a serious expression. One that was quite strange. "I've been watching you closely, and you're not the same person I used to know. Something changed and I know I’m not just imagining or making up things."

I felt a pang of guilt as soon as he said that. He was quite right and yes, I was different, but I couldn't explain to him the truth about my situation. I needed to be cautious, very cautious.

"People change, brother. I've changed, but it's my decision," I replied, trying to get him off the path he was taking this to. "We used to talk about how amazing it would be to meet our mates, but I've changed my mind. I know you understand how I feel, you always have."

I took his palm and gave it a gentle squeeze, while looking into his hunter- eyes.

He looked at me intently, and at that moment, his words seemed to make no sense to me. It was almost like I had zoned out. I was captivated by his presence so much that I struggled to focus on the conversation.

"No, sis, I no longer understand your feelings. And I must advise you, we are no longer kids. You need to be careful," he warned, glancing at the door. "Your actions have consequences, and I won't support this reckless behaviour. You have duties you must perform to keep our Pack safe, and this is the first step. How the fuck am i supposed to understand your feelings in a sitaution like this. Throw your feelings away, use your head!"

A very terrible feeling slid its way down my spine as Theo spoke to me, memories of my past life flooded my brain, reminding me of the pain and betrayal I had experienced at the hands of my former mate. All I could think about now was revenge, but I needed to be careful not to reveal my true intentions.

My eyes were already getting weighty with tears. I couldn’t believe he would say that to me. It seemed he had changed all of a sudden.

Before leaving, my brother added, "Whatever happens, I'll continue to resent the person you've become." With that, he walked away, leaving me deep in thought of what he really meant by that. Had he changed so quickly?

As I pondered on the brusque words he had just said to me without thinking about how I felt, the memories of my past life haunted me. The pain of being killed by my own mate was still fresh in my mind and I couldn't let history repeat itself, and that's why I had to be strong and cunning.

I needed a way out of this mess.

Just as I was thinking about it all, my father returned with news that the Alpha of the men who were my supposed mates was coming to the pack to make peace and see if I would accept him. 

My father looked hopeful because Theo had talked to me and he seemed to be eavesdropping the whole time and that was why Theo had looked back at the door while talking to me, but I felt sorry for him. He didn't know that I had already made up my mind and there was no going back now.

Deep inside, I knew I would reject them all once again and yet again, no matter what the outcome was gonna be. My heart was set on revenge, and I would stop at nothing to make my former mates pay for his betrayal and outright evil.