Chapter 4

The next morning, I catch up to talk to him before he leaves for their honeymoon.

"Alpha. I am not here to beg anymore. I just need one favor for my wolf. I need to talk to Atlas," I say, and he nods without a thought.

Seconds later, his eyes start glowing bright yellow, almost golden.

'To what do I owe the pleasure?' he says, his voice deep and thunderous.

'I want to know if you are aware of his rejection,' I say.

'Yes, little mate. I am already bonded to Sansa, and I love her. I am sorry this had to happen. Tell Averia I am really sorry,' he says, and something in me dies.

'Okay. Can I speak to Zander now?' I say, and he nods. A few seconds later, Zander comes back.

"Do you have your answer now?" he says softly.

"Yes," I let out a breath and look him straight in the eyes.

"I, Serene Gun, accept your rejection," I say, and he stumbles back a little.

He looks at me in shock and surprise, as if he didn't expect me to accept it.

I turn and walk away from him and everything that has to do with him.

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They left for their honeymoon, and I returned to my routine.

I grow thinner and weaker with each passing day, and Mom is beginning to worry.

I always tell her I am fine, but I know deep down she can feel my pain.

Today, she sent me on an errand. She asked me to pick up my dad's birthday cake from the pack house.

I can't believe two months have already passed, and Dad is celebrating his birthday again.

Crystal will be back today with "exciting news," as Mom said.

This place is awfully quiet today; most of the time, the pack house is noisy as hell.

I picked up my dad's cake and made my way out but stopped in my tracks when I saw Beta Darius entering the house.

"Serene. What a lovely surprise," he says with an awfully wide smile.

"Beta Darius. I was just on my way out. I came to pick up my dad's gift."

"Oh, you can't just leave like that. Come on, let's have a drink," he says, stepping closer to me.

"I... I don't think that is a good idea. My mom is waiting for me," I tell him.

"Oh, it's just a drink, Serene. I don't bite," he says softly, and I sigh.

"Okay, fine, but only one," I say, and he nods.

He leads the way into the pack bar and goes behind the counter.

"What can I get you, my lady?" he smiles.

"A shot of tequila, raw," I say, sitting on the stool.

"Wow... anything the matter?" he asks.

"Just life," I shrug.

He turns to face me a few seconds later and hands over the shot to me.

"Tell me about it," he raises his glass, and so do I.

I take the shot in one go.

"Want another?" he asks, and I nodded.

Before I realized it, I was on my fourth shot and drunk out of my mind.

"Serene, has anyone told you how beautiful you are? Those pretty brown eyes are just like the earth," he says.

Okay, this is my clue to leave.

I need to mind-link my brother to come pick me up.

"I... I... I think I should... leave," I slur my words and hiccup.

"Not yet, Serene. You know, you really fascinate me. I really fancy you; you've been on my mind lately, with those soft pink lips..." he says, his fingers trailing my bottom lip.

I swing my head to the side and try to stand up but lose my balance and almost fall down, but he holds me against him.

I can feel his groin against me.

"Please let me go. My mom is waiting for me," I beg.

"I can't do that. I really need to feel you against me," he says and kisses my neck.

I try to hit him, but he is stronger and bigger than me.

An idea comes into my head.

"Don't even try to mind-link anyone. It isn't going to work. The drink you just had shut off all your senses. You are mine tonight, Serene," he says, and now I break down in tears.

"Please, please, please, don't do this to me. I am begging you," I plead.

But everything falls on deaf ears when I feel him rip off my shirt.

He pushes me onto the floor and continues his assault.

I try to fight; I really do, but it is all in vain.

That day, he took away my innocence, my dignity, my pride.

I lost myself that day.

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"Are you okay Serene?"my brother asks for second time today.

"Yes I am fine"I tell him quietly.

"Are you sure? Something is off with you"he says looking at me skeptically.

"I am fine"I say and he kept quiet and we continue to finish the decorations.

Minutes later the house was full with guests and friends.

My sister and Zander had arrived and they looked so happy and cozy.

I smile sadly, I am going to really miss them once I am out of this place.

I hope mom and dad will forgive me for being a disappointment.

"We have an announcement. Everyone please gather around"dad announces.

Everyone moved forward,but I remained behind.

My nightmare was with them,he stood there as if he wasn't a monster.

"Thank you all for making it to my birthday party. As much as it is my birthday, I like to announce this: I got the greatest gift today. My daughter and her husband, Alpha Zander, are expecting their first child, my first grandchild and the future alpha of this pack," my dad says happily.

That was it for me. I had enough reason to go on with my decision. No one will miss me. My family is happy without me.

I smile sadly and slowly retreat back to my room.

I take a pen and paper and write an apology letter for my parents and brother.

I pack up a few things and my savings. I jump through my window and run through the woods.

Once I can't feel the connection with my family anymore, I stop.

'We'll be okay, Ria. No one can hurt us again,' I tell my wolf.

'Okay,' she says weakly.

"I, Serene Gun, daughter of Beta Zack Gun, cut ties off with

the White Moon Pack," I say and feel all links with the pack break.

I shift into my wolf form and run into the woods.

I hope a better life awaits me.