3. Him

I couldn't sleep at night.

I tossed, turned and rolled over the wooden platform I called a 'bed.' I felt so much hurt below my abdomen. I knew it was my mate sleeping with the Queen Bee and it hurt. There was so much pain and for a moment I thought I'd die. Even though a part of me wanted to

Every single time I tried to fall asleep, it was no use. I could hear his voice in my head. . .

"I, Beta Devin hereby reject you, Omega Celeste as my mate." He had said coldly. All because of a wrong misconception. That I killed my own father. I didn't deserve this. Not this...

These were my thoughts till the next morning. I didn't remember falling asleep. So, maybe I passed out from the unbearable pain that consumed me.

....

I felt a bucket of cold water being poured on my body Next, was a stinging slap on my face. I immediately sprung up from my bed to see the annoyed face of mother. She looked so furious at me.

"Some nerves you've got for sleeping till this time!" She exclaimed. My face moved in abrupt shock as I stood up hurriedly from my wooden bed. I felt dizzy and light headed, like I was about to pass out. After that last, I wasn't able to focus again but I tried my best to say something.

"I-I'm sorry, mum. I had no idea I overslept." I muttered, with my gaze directed down.

"Oh, save it. And didn't I tell you never to call me mum?!" She reacted by pulling my ears forcefully.

"Come with me." she said, dragging me along with her through my ears like some ragged doll. Mum dragged me into the attic and threw me in. I fell helplessly on the floor as she did.

"Your punishment is to clean here. And, you mustn't leave a speck of dust!" Mum told me.

"No food for you till you finish." She added. My eyes moved in abrupt shock at her announcement. I was tired and hungry. I hadn't even eaten anything ever since yesterday. I mean, what energy was I supposed to use to clean here as she wanted??

I watched as she walked out of the attic, slamming the door shut. I heard the key hole twist in a lock motion. Then it happened.

I was met with a sudden darkness, engulfing me.

Darkness.

I hated darkness.

Because when it was dark, bad things happened. I remembered that day dad was murdered in front of me. Cold-blooded. I had run to call for help but nobody came. And, when they came, they blamed me for his death. That I should have saved him not run away like a coward.

"Dad..." I trailed out.

"I didn't mean to leave you, dad." I added. My body crawled to a part of the room, resting on the wall. My whole body was still in pain from last night. And, the whole darkness was making me feel nauseous. I saw a giant tarantula crawl out directly in front of me.

My heart immediately seized in panic as I began hyper-ventilating. My breathing became rapid and my chest thudded in quick paces.

Not spiders?

I hated spiders.

There entire body made me feel creeped out. Goosebumps rattled on my skin. In total disgust, my wolf started to resurface. Weakly, I took off my clothes and tied it to my legs. The moment my wolf shifted, she broke the attic door and ran out. I tried to stop her but she was so wild from the loss of her mate.

My wolf, Merida kicked forward, digging her paws on the ground till we ran into the forest. We ran and ran to anywhere as long as it wasn't the attic. As she kicked forward, I remembered the rejection of our mate once again. That alone made me halt. I shifted back, noticing my surroundings. I knew I wasn't anywhere near my pack again. Then, where was I?

"I, Beta Devin hereby reject you, Omega Celeste as my mate." It rung in my ears again. I hated that I couldn't forget all about it. I hated the severe pain my body gave me whenever I thought of the rejection and his mark on her body. Also, I disliked the way mum treated me like an outcast. Even though she wasn't my real mum, wasn't she supposed to make peace like dad did all his life?

Why did she treat me so brutally?

An outcast.

That was me, Celeste.

No one treated me right in the pack. They all hated me. And, when I explained what happened that day, they called me a liar. I didn't want to live this life anymore. I wasn't suicidal, but sometimes, life got blurry and confusing.

My eyes scanned my environment. It was then I noticed a rope sitting around the corner. It was as if that rope was calling me and pulling me in. I walked to it and picked it up.

"What are you doing?" Merida asked. But I chose to ignore her, knowing she would try to stop me.

I took the piece, attaching it to one of the forest's trees. I tightened it, pulling it in a very tight knot.

"Dear Moon Goddess," I started out.

"I want to go meet my parents on the other side. Thank you for your efforts in trying find me a mate. Even though I got rejected..." I trailed out, with tears blurring my vision. I wished I was like other kids in the pack. I wished I had normal friends like others. But, as dad said," People had different destinies."

".... Thank you," I completed. Just as I finished, I placed the loop round my neck. I took a last look at the branch I was on. Then, slowly, I let my legs fall down. The rope seized the lower part of my throat, blocking my trachea. I couldn't breathe and my hands moved to try to lighten the pain but I couldn't.

I succumbed, knowing the pain wouldn't be for long. Soon, I would enter a land of no return with no regrets. Soon, I would see dad and mum.

Just as I slowly began to slip out of consciousness, I heard a loud growl saying,

"Bring her down now!!"

The last thing I saw was an incredibly handsome stranger, before I slipped into darkness...

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Listened to You Are The Reason by Calum Scott when I wrote this:(:(

A/n Decided to give another update from the feedbacks I received. Will also love to know your thoughts and feelings on this book also. See you on next update!