CHAPTER 2- Outcast

Broken

AURORA'S POV

"Lola,” I seethed. I felt like ripping her eyeballs out. Just because she went out with Caleb some years back, she thinks he belongs to her. Unbelievable.

“Leave me alone. I don’t have time for you,” I spat.

“Oh, but I know. We shall see who Caleb chooses tonight.” She smirked.

I felt like punching the smirk off her face, but that was so unlike me.

“He’s not some prize to be won, Lola.” I rolled my eyes. “Besides, he’s my boyfriend.”

“Did he tell you about last night? Oops, I guess I said too much now. Byee.” She giggled and left the seat, flipping her chestnut-brown hair before changing seats like the little devil she is.

Wait, what? What happened last night? I hope it’s not one of her shady schemes.

Caleb’s voice broke me out of my thoughts.

“Tonight I choose my mate. One to stand by me till I become king.”

I felt my heart beating against my chest. I loved Caleb so much. Everything about him shook my brain.

“I, Alpha Prince, reject Aurora Gray as my mate,” he said, his voice firm and emotionless. “However, I choose my true love. Lola, you are my mate.”

Gasps.

Laughs.

Everyone seemed to enjoy this, especially Lola. That snake.

It made my blood boil.

“Caleb…” I whispered under my breath.

I felt hot tears trailing down my cheeks.

Sammy shot a glance at Caleb before rushing toward me.

“We belong together. We dated for months. What about us?” I muttered, loud enough for him to hear. Everyone knew Caleb was my man, and now? I felt like I was the only one who never knew the truth.

Maybe deep down, I knew he was never mine but Lola’s.

“I am not sorry, Aurora. I mean, look at you. You are weak. You have no magic, no wolf. Just plain blonde hair, pale skin. You’re the only weak one in the kingdom. You are just a human, in a wolf pack.”

He said the last part with so much bitterness, it felt like a threat. My stomach twisted. My chest tightened and my breath hitched.

No, no, no. This can’t be. We are meant to be together.

“If you say so, Your Highness.” I held my tears, stood up, and walked out the thick doors. I heard their applause when I stepped out.

I was not needed. I was useless to them.

He was right. I had no wolf.

I subconsciously rubbed my necklace, its cold metal and diamond-like heart sending chills down my spine. Suddenly, I felt the urge to run, and never look back. My senses tingled, and I sprinted.

I felt someone following me, small and light footsteps.

“Aurora, wait!” Sammy’s voice echoed through the castle.

But I could not stop. I reached the castle doors. Sammy grabbed my arm tight and pulled me close to her chest.

“My brother is such an idiot. I didn’t know he would reject you for real and choose Lola,” she said, barely catching her breath. She’s a wolf, running is her thing.

I was surprised I didn’t feel breathless from running.

Wait.

“Wait…did you know about this?” I gritted my teeth.

“Well… yes. It’s not as it seems. I thought he wasn’t serious last night. Lola came to the palace with her father. They made a deal for Caleb to choose her instead of you,” she explained.

I felt my heart sink.

Punch me already.

“It’s all a deal for you people. I loved him,” I said, my voice shaky. Tears dared to fall, but I blinked them away. I was done crying in front of people.

“No, Aurora, I am your best friend. I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.”

“If you were my friend, you wouldn’t have let me come here for such humiliation,” I spat.

Her eyes locked on mine. They glittered with tears against the moonlight. She reached her hand into mine.

“Even if you are a useless human with no wolf, I love you. I led Caleb to you,” she said. “If you were not so plain, maybe you would have been chosen.”

What? She thinks I’m useless too?

Oh gosh.

I felt a strong energy inside me. My necklace burned against my skin. Was it supposed to do that?

I lifted her effortlessly. The guards began to surround me as I growled. My voice echoed like a thousand ancient wolves spoke through me.

“You are just like the rest of them!”

I threw her yards away with massive strength.

The guards gasped.

“Haaa! What did she do to the princess? She’s the only human here, how come she has such strength?” Guard One said.

“Don’t just stand there gawking at her, fools. Seize her! She is trying to kill the princess!” Guard Two barked orders. He let his wolf out of the leash and smirked.

Oh shit.

I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. I don’t know where the sudden speed came from, I was always slow. Branches barely scratched me as I darted through the woods.

I reached my house within seconds, branches stuck in my dress and hair.

I quickly closed the door behind me and let out a deep breath.

“I didn’t know you’d have the guts to return to my house.” A voice echoed from the shadows, a pair of red eyes glowing in the corner.

My skin crawled with fear.

Damn…

“Uncle Dexter?!”