I'm sorry

Camilla POV

I groan and roll my eyes at Hector's words. Of all people,why would I run into him here?

I turn around reluctantly and flash him a smile that doesn't reach my eyes.

" What do you think? Jealous?" I ask and he scoffs.

" Oh please Camilla. Why would I be jealous of who you fuck around with." He retorts yet I spot him checking the guy next to me out.

" Oh. I'm glad to hear that because he looks so handsome and like someone who knows how to handle a woman. I wouldn't mind fucking him." I reply and a look of anger flashes on his face. However,he masks it so fast I almost think I imagined it.

" Do as you please." He declares before storming away.

" Your bimbo didn't tag along tonight or you are finding your whore for the night here?" I taunt him. Hector however doesn't turn to acknowledge me and I smile to myself.

I am pulled back when the guy clears his throat. Only then do I realise that he just listened to me exchange unpleasant words with words.

" That was awkward." I murmur and he smiles.

" Oh don't mind. I like ladies who know how to stand for themselves. You are a badass." He replies and I scoff. I don't believe him.

" A badass whose mate chooses to fuck just anyone but settle with her. That's pathetic." I whisper. The guy gives me a sympathetic look.

" I'm sorry. I didn't know."

" It's okay. I have come to accept that I am not enough for him." I reply.

" What? No,don't say that. You are enough. Actually,more than enough. Whoever your mate is must be stupid to not realize what he has." He replies and I can't help the laugh that leaves me.

" You are funny." I reply. He grins, exposing a set of milky teeth and a perfect dentition. If the laughter didn't sound so genuine,I would have said he was displaying the beauty of his cavity.

" I try." He states. I laugh.

" So,what's your name? Mine's Camilla." Realising that I don't know his name,I introduce myself.

" Logan." He replies, extending his hand. I give him mine but instead of shaking it,he lifts it and places a gentle kiss at the back of my Palm. I blush at his antics. Then something registers in my mind.

" Logan? Alpha Logan of moon lake pack?" I ask and he gives me a smile.

" Yes. I thought you wouldn't recognise me considering I am not among the popular Alphas in our land." I give him a ' are you serious' look.

" Moon lake pack is Very famous across the land. Rumor has it that the alpha of the moon lake pack is handsome and can sweep off any lady's feet." I praise. Of course, that's what's whispered across the land. He hardly goes to pack meetings and when he does,he disguises himself. It's very hard to tell him apart when he is amidst his people.

" Any lady except for you,that is." He quips and I chuckle.

" That's because we met just now." I reply only to blush when I realise what I just insinuated with my words. Did I just mean I would have been charmed by his looks if I already knew him?

" Well then,would you care to accompany me to the ballroom where we can get acquainted with each other?" He suggests. For a splitting second,I consider turning him down but he sees through me.

" Please don't say no. I don't know people inside that room and since you and I are already acquainted with each other,we can keep each other company." He pleads. His pleading voice and puppy dog eyes break my resolve.

" Fine. ButI'll warn you in advance, I don't dance." I say and he grins.

" That's okay. You can always follow my lead." He replies.

We enter the ballroom and as we walk in,I spot Hector glaring at me. I roll my eyes and wave him off. The party is already in full swing. People are in pairs, others standing in groups chatting. The waiters and waitresses are also doing rounds serving drinks and appetizers.

As we walk in,people give us curious stares. It's not hard to figure out that they are wondering why as Hector's mate,I am here attending a mating ball. The soft murmurs from my pack members make it so obvious.

" You look popular." Logan comments and I just scoff.

" The rejected mate of the Alpha's son is enough publicity, don't you think?" I reply sarcastically.

" Hector is your mate?" He asks and I nod.

" Now I am curious." He confesses. I sigh, not wanting to keep standing around.

" Let's take a seat over there." I suggest pointing at a vacant table near a window. He agrees. As we make our way there, a waiter offers us a drink. I grab a glass of wine and take a sip. I let the drink soothe my nerves.

" You said you are curious. Curious about what?" I ask, setting the glass down.

" Your relationship with Hector. You guys look like you hate each other." He says and I chuckle.

" Hate is a strong word. I prefer the word dislike." I reply. He is my mate and for as long the bond is still there,hatred is out of the question.

" I always thought that finding your mate is the most beautiful thing. It was, until he suggested we have an open relationship." I confess and Logan looks at me as if what I said is the most absurd thing he has ever heard.

" I'm short on words right now. I'm sorry. That's not the kind of love one expects from their mate." He states and I scoff.

"Of course it's not. I imagined our mating ceremony ,him marking me and making me his Luna. For two years,we dated. Everything was okay. We were happy or at least I thought the feeling was mutual. Until I realised that all the promises he whispered, everything was fake. Turns out he was actually sleeping with another woman. Then he suggested that open thing. I felt shattered,betrayed, rejected. It took me days to pull myself together." I state.

Logan looks at me sadly.

" I'm really sorry. How can someone who claims to be your mate act like that?" He asks.

" You tell me. That's why I didn't want to be here. It's a waste of time. If a goddess blessed mate can't respect the mating bond, what about a chosen mate?”

Logan gives me a long stare before looking away.

“ I don't believe that happiness in a relationship is determined by what bond exists between the two.”