Not My Mate

Still Mercedes' POV

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Most certainly, the Alpha's words really surprised me.

I was not prepared for this. I stare at him open-mouthed, dumbfounded. “Alpha, your Luna?” I asked to make sure I heard the exact same words from his mouth. "But wouldn't you wait until next year to find her?" I remind him.

He tries to take my hand, but I pull back. “I meant that I would wait for you,” he explains. “It’s not sure if Midnight Moon's Alpha is really your destined mate. It may be me. The way my wolf is pleased with you, I believe you are my mate”, he states confidently.

Only now do I panic. Having Alpha Glary as a mate is the worst thing I can think of for my future.

I shake my head in shock. "No! That's not possible," I stammer. “Zane is my mate, I'm very sure of that. We belong to each other". I jump up now and take a few steps back. “Whatever happens, I'll stay with Zane. If you turn out to be my mate, you can prepare for my rejection. No way!” I turn and start to walk away. It's a long way