I Rejected Him

CHAPTER 3 - I REJECTED HIM

I let out a breath and forced myself to relax. When I turn back, there’s a fake smile plastered on my face.

Soon enough I’m standing in front of Cassiel, Melody, Michael and our delta’s son; Cody.

Michael grins at me. “In the two years that we left, you have already grown much taller.”

Cody adds quietly, “Taller than we expected.”

Michael shoots him a quick look.

Cody shrugs. “What? You brought it up.”

“It’s fine,” I say, and truly it was.

Even I was surprised at the way I had grown, as an Omega with no wolf. It would have been expected that I won't reach the height of an average werewolf.

But I had grown much taller, much taller than the Alpha’s daughter which added to my list of abnormalities.

Michael’s eyes narrow on my still reddened cheek. “What happened to your face?”

Your dad did, but I don’t say that instead I place the tray forward. “Cookies?”

I try not to look in Cassiel’s direction even though I can feel his gaze burning through the side of my head.

Michael collects the whole tray from me.

I begin saying, “I don’t think you’re supposed to…”

But his attention has already shifted back to Cody, already chatting animatedly with him.

Oh well.

I turn to leave but someone grabs my arm. To my surprise, it turns out to be Cassiel.

“Elaris,” He says, his blue eyes staring intensely into mine.

My eyes shift back to his hand on my wrist and he lets it go.

Against my will, my eyes move to Melody but if she’s bothered by what Cassiel did, she doesn't show it. Her face remains blank as always.

Shouts of joy erupt around us. Howls fill the air and my eyes shoot upward instinctively.

A gasp escapes me, when I notice the cloud clearing.

“Goddess,” I whisper. “It’s happening.”

“Mate!” Michael growls from beside us.

Our head snaps towards him to find him gazing lovingly at Cody whose mouth kept opening and closing.

The lovey dovey look drops from Michael’s face and he laughs. “Just kidding! Just kidding!”

“Mate,” Cassiel growls slowly from my side.

My body tenses up, breath unsteady as I brace myself to look at who the goddess has chosen to be perfect from Cassiel.

With my heart already aching, I turn slowly towards him only to find him staring at me in awe.

I point towards myself. “Me?” I squeak.

Before I can come to terms with what’s happening. Cassiel wounds his arm around my waist and yanks me forward, right into his arms.

With his hand around my waist, he tangles his hand in my hair and presses his forehead against mine. His eyes stare into mine, completely black from his wolf having taken over.

“Mate,” he whispers, then buries his face in my neck. I hear a low rumble of satisfaction in his chest.

Faint sparks erupt from where his skin touches mine. Pure happiness rushes over me and wraps my arms around him too.

But a bit of sadness follows that because of no wolf I don't have those intense feelings that one feels when they meet their mate.

Suddenly Cassiel pushes me away and I land painfully on my ass.

Now snapped out of that moment, I realize that the area has gone silent and pack members are watching.

Cassiel glares at me, the look in his eyes makes me flinch. 

He waves his hand at me. “This has to be a mistake. I can't have you as a mate.”

My heart clenches in pain and my cheeks heat up when the whispers start. Michael and Cody gape at him even Melody’s eyes have gone wide.

“What do you mean?” I say defensively, my voice coming out a bit shaky.

I get to my feet. Knowing what’s coming, I force myself not to flee. 

Michael grabs his arm. “What are you doing?”

For a second, I thought I saw hesitation on Cassiel's face but it left just as quick as it came.

“I can't have a weak Luna as a mate. You’re just a servant without a wolf, you will only bring me down,” he says loud enough for everyone to hear. 

“A Luna is supposed to be an Alpha’s equal. To help run the pack but you can barely help yourself. You will only be a liability.”

I blink hard, trying not to let the tears fall. My eyes move to the side where Cassiel's father is. He just stands there with his arms crossed, not making a move to stop his son. So he agrees with this.

Liora isn't by his side, I scan the crowd but can’t seem to find her anywhere. At least she’s not here to witness this embarrassment.

“Melody,” Cassiel carries on and my head snaps towards him.

He links his finger with hers and they stare at each other. Their eyes glaze over, a sign that they are communicating through the mind link.

I let out a bitter laugh, the tears that I have been holding back, finally sliding down my cheeks.

Cassiel looks at me, actually looks at me. At my bruised cheek, the tears running down them, to my clenched fists down to my worn out sandals.

He opens his mouth and I know it’s hurtful words that will come out. “Melody is…”

I beat him to it. “I, Elaris Noctair, reject Cassiel Ashmere as my Mate.”