Chapter 4

QUINN:

Like a thread, our beautiful and precious bond snapped. I couldn't muster up the courage to take the pain. It was when he wiped my face that I noticed I was crying. He pulled me into a warm embrace as I sobbed uncontrollably. How was I supposed to forget everything that happened and move on? It was just two days but they meant everything to me.

I began to recount the memories of his smile and when he held my hand till we got to my house. Why did he act so sweet only to reject me? He made me fall in love with him and now, I've broken everything. I could probably never move on.

"I'll never forget you, Quinn. Never." I stayed in his arms till I felt much better. And besides, I saw his Luna looking at us through the window. I didn't want her to think otherwise.

"And I hope you meet a better person in the future."

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It kept dawning on me that I had rejected my mate. I lay on my bed, thinking it was all a bad dream. When I woke up, the truth dawned on me again. I cried bitterly for an hour or so before I could get out of bed. When I went out of my room, I saw my dad prepping the table for dinner. My sister didn't make a fuss about it as I expected her to. I was eternally grateful to her for that. She was finally getting some sense.

"Feeling better dear?" Dad asked and I nodded. Food always had a way of healing broken hearts. Very much goated. And it was even my favorite food; beef stew and rice. I didn't think about my ordeal until I went back to my room.

"It was just two days. Why am I acting as though we spent ten years together?" I shook off that sad atmosphere and proceeded to study. But that didn't help. I resorted to watching some movies. I think it was past midnight when I slept.

The next morning, I got up and prepared for work with one prayer on my mind; Not to run into the alpha or his Luna. I thought of quitting my job but I wasn't ready to start waiting for my dad to provide everything for me.

Wearing a pair of tight jeans and a pink shirt, I finally got out of my room. I met Kylie with her friends, laughing and wasting their time talking about rubbish. When they saw me, they kept quiet and gave each other silent glances.

I just rolled my eyes and had a little snack before exiting the house. I could hear them laughing from the balcony. Set of lazy people. Their mere sight irritated me. I was shocked they didn't bully. Probably because of the alpha.

Getting past the gate leading to the pack house, I noticed a group of people gathered at the garage. And among them were the latest couple in town. Their hands were intertwined and they looked happy together.

My heart ached at the sight and I just looked away, reporting to my place of duty. My job was to clean up the large living room and the landing that oversaw the entire living room.

Halfway through the cleaning, I heard the door opening and closing. I didn't bother to see who it was as I knew it could be either alpha Jackson or his Luna. I didn't even bother to find out her name.

"Look who it is. My husband's mate." I heard that familiar voice. My heart skipped a beat but I decided to ignore her. I didn't want to upset the alpha.

"Rude, much? You could at least speak to me. Of course, we're sharing the same man. We'd be co-wives in the future real soon. I think it's high time we get along, don't you think so?" Her voice was filled with sarcasm and I hated the fact that it had to be her. The alpha would have probably ignored me.

"We're no longer mates, Luna." I replied tiredly.

"I'd request humbly that you leave me so I can focus on my job." I pleaded but the coconut-headed lady said she wanted to bug me. I was getting pissed at her behavior. Why was she so insecure about me? I literally rejected her husband so she could have him all to herself. What else did she want from me?

"What makes you think you're better than me?" She asked, coming closer to me. I finally turned to her and spoke.

"Can you leave me alone? I have nothing to do with your husband. I don't want to talk to you or get along with you. Why is that so hard to accept?" I half-yelled and that was when Alpha Jackson walked in. Since the door didn't make any sound, the Luna didn't notice.

"I wonder what he saw in an ugly thing like you. Good thing he rejected your rude and silly arse. Off with the garbage." She hissed and turned to face the alpha. The alpha was looking at her with an expression I couldn't place my fingers on. Was it anger or disdain?

I went back to my job, blocking out both of them completely. Why did they have to act out their drama in front of me?

"I'm sorry about Anna." Jackson apologized. So Anna was her name. Such a beautiful name for someone who acts like an insecure b**ch.

"It's fine." I simply replied. "But is she always like that? Or it's just around me? I just don't get it." My curiosity got the best of me and now, I had to converse with the alpha.

"Well, she is the last daughter of the former lycan king. And now, I'm stuck with her forever because of my father."

"Good luck then. You would be needing lots of it unless she changes." I was done with the living room and proceeded to the landing. The alpha followed my every step and when I looked questionably at him, he raised his hands in surrender.

"Why do you work? Your father is the former beta of this pack and yeah, he has acquired quite a fortune. He could give you anything you want." He asked.

"At first, I wanted to stay away from my sister and her friends. Then I developed this sense of independence and responsibility. And I've been working ever since." I shrugged. In no time, I finished with the landing and it was time to go. And all through, the alpha and I spoke about our lives and experiences. It was a wholesome time with him but too bad it didn't last.

"By the way, the wedding is next week. It would be selfish of me to ask you not to come. But it's your choice."

"I'd be there to cheer you on, alpha Jackson. Besides, I'd be serving on that day. I wouldn't want to miss out on a couple of boxes." I smiled nervously.

"If you need anything, just let me know." He ruffled my hair.

"Thank you. Good bye alpha Jackson. Good luck." I gave him two thumbs up and disappeared through the gate. I heard rumblings in the cloud and decided to hurry up. But the rain still met up with me.

"Another round of illness."

Speaking of which, the first time I sat in the rain with the alpha, I didn't get sick. But the other times, I fell terribly ill. I smiled and shook my head.

"He's getting married, girl, focus!" I slapped my cheeks gently.