LAUREN'S POV
A handsome guy was watching me curiously, I saw the confusion on his face, I don't know what he was curious about but I didn't want to know.“You are very pretty the guy said to me, I am Hunter he introduced himself”“I am Lauren.” nice to finally meet you Luna” with a smile on his face and gave me a wink.I think am going to like this guy, with a smile I followed him to where my supposed mate is.I walked towards the most beautiful man present at the party who was leaning against a window in the corridor."would you consider our mate bond baby?" he asked me through mind link, staring deep into my eyes.I was shocked he asked so directly, I took in a breath out of excitement but before I could answer him, the lady I saw him with at the mall, from nowhere rushed to him.“Baby I’ve been looking for you everywhere.”My head started spinning at that moment, I didn't want to break down in front of so many people even though the people were far from us.That wasn't all, she kissed him again and remained in his embrace, the two of them holding hands.Is this what he wanted me to see?Did he call me out here to see the public display of affection between him and his girl?tears welled up in my eyes, I didn't want to cry but the tears streamed freely from my eyes, how could he do this to me?I thought he was trying to consider the mate bond, what an asshole."Lauren, am sorry for encouraging you to talk to him, he doesn't deserve our love." let's just forget about him." my wolf said to me, I Know he said that out of anger but.A growl nearly escaped my lips which wasn't intentional the moment I saw that bitch still holding hands with my mate. I walked slowly towards them, the steps I took towards them were so difficult for me as if someone was holding my legs.What I felt at the mall was nothing compared to this.I couldn't hear that my voice was shaking when I tried to talk, he frowned at first and then turned to the lady.“Freya, excuse my mate and I. That’s not what is expected. let me deal…”“I Lauren Hackman, reject you, alpha Logan Blake, as my mate."I didn't let him finish what he was trying to say and I didn't listen to the words he said to her."it has been less than 24 hours since I know you as my mate but you've already broken my heart, twice, I don't need you in my life alpha Logan,” I said to him and I left the party venue.I walked through the lone road with tears streaming down my face, I didn't see a single soul on the road which was in my favour, I didn't want anyone to see me in this situation."Lauren am sorry for pushing you to meet him.""I didn't know it would turn out this way, please forgive me." Jada said, I know she is hurt too, she has been quiet all this while."It is not your fault Jada," I said to my wolf, I don't want her to blame herself for what happened.I heard rejection is very painful and it can lead to the death of one or even the loss of yourwolf but I didn't feel anything at all.I was allowed to walk into the pack training grounds without any questions from the guard on duty because I was a warrior of the pack.People are not allowed in there when it is late except warriors,I have a locker in which I have some sportswear. I changed into sweatpants and a crop.I decided to invest all my time and energy into training from that moment to forget what happened earlier.I was running around to warm up before I started the actual training when I heard a voice behind me.“Are you not supposed to be at the party?” Griffin asked me“Yep am here to clear my head,” I said to him.“Same here dear, I've been here for some time now,” he said to me.“But Lauren, you don't look cheerful, do you care to share?”“No, maybe later, I said to him, pretending to be brave“You look sad Lauren, gosh you have a puffy eye,” “You don't look good, can you tell me what happened?Tears started flowing down my cheek again. Griffin used the back of his hand to wipe my face instantly I heard a growl behind us, it was so powerful that we couldn't ignore it.I turned my back to see Logan approaching us with so much anger that almost terrified me because I could see his facial expression and his movement.He was looking at Griffen with so much hatred while he matched towards us.“Lauren, is he the reason you rejected me?""You rejected me to be with your lover, remember?"
"I am sorry to disappoint you my love, but I did not accept your rejection and I will never accept it."
"What did you mean?"
"You are my mate, and I will never reject you, so get used to it, my love."He turned to Griffin, and walked slowly towards him with a smirk on his face.I knew he was going to fight with him, I have heard how cruel he can be to anyone who poses a threat to him, so I walked quickly and stood between the two big men who are supposed to be cousins but are now facing each other like enemies.
"Look at me," I said to him and surprisingly he obeyed and watched me fondly.I then said, "Griffin is a very good friend of mine; he is not my lover, as you believe."
He nodded in agreement and hugged me tightly, saying, "I knew. I just lost control because of you. Do not leave me, my love."
That's funny. The guts of this man! Who thinks he can kiss another girl in my presence while no man is allowed to come close to me?I thought, surprised, but a little bit excited.
Why is Logan even here?Was he following me the entire time? So he did care about me, like he said?
Was he going to ask for my forgiveness?
LOGAN'S POVI already told Freya and Harriet to accompany us to the cross-river pack.I can't go back on my words, because of what she did at the mall, I regret asking her to tag along. Hunter asked me to not let Freya go with us for the sake of my mate but earlier conversation I sad with Freya, she promised not to do anything stupid. So I assured Hunter that she would behave herself. Entering the pack territory I felt a sense of belonging, this pack used to be my second home. Till that unfortunate incident that forced me to become the cruel alpha that other packs tag me to be. We were welcomed by some of the elders, the alpha and the luna of the pack. My pack members left to their various rooms but I took the opportunity to talk to Alpha Philip who is my mother's younger brother.We spoke about the pack business and our family life, but my uncle decided to bring me in, me find my mate. "Take this opportunity to look for your mate who knows, She might be here in this pack and if
LAUREN'S POVThe other day. I was taking a break from training and Jada was talking inside my mind."What are we going to do with our jealous mate?" Jada asked."I don't want to have anything to do with him. Trust me he is a womanizer."Talking of the devil, my mate walks into the training grounds with Hunter.He was looking hot as always with his broad shoulders and his ripped muscles. I couldn't take my eyes off this sweet candy; he was supper hot. Watching him alone makes my p***y wet. I hated this."We are entitled to that hot body Lauren, I want him inside of us badly, you can continue with your fight with him after we are done making love."My wolf doesn't think about anything else of late other than sex, sex, sex.He joined our training with his pack members including the lady I want to punch so dearly. I decided to partner with one of the warriors, but Alpha Philip beat me to it.He asked me to partner with the devil.My wolf always horny started jumping up and down, happy
LAUREN'S POV"What about Freya? " I decided to ask him."She is a very good friend of mine, and she was there for me when I was down. She is a wonderful person in terms of doing her job at our pack.”He spoke highly of that Freya girl. He could have said something bad about her just to please me.Fine. He might be silly, but I am not.I don't trust his words because friends don't kiss in public and they don't call each other Babe as if they are lovers."Sorry but I don't believe your words. Friends don't kiss each other in public and friends don't behave intimately in public. With all due respect, fix your mess otherwise the next time I see you with her in a compromising manner, I will not hesitate to reject you."I then said, "The last time, there was a mistake with my name but the next time, I will personally force you to accept my rejection. You may be an alpha but I will make you accept it."He watched me in awe.He was speechless.He didn't know I could talk back at him? How dar
LAUREN’S POVI felt like hitting her at the moment but what my mum said crossed my mind - This Freya girl is playing dirty indirectly.I walked towards the bed, I climbed it and I kissed my mate on the lips, she tried to put her dress on but I stopped her.Logan was unhappy when looking at Freya but now he smiled because of seeing me.My mate and I are enjoying the show.Freya frown and covered her boobs, waiting for my mate to say something. But he didn't. He was rather kissing my face."Freya, I told you to go back to your room," he said to her. She hurriedly put on her dress and rushed out of the room.I got out of bed ragged after she left, "Alpha logan, What was that?""It's not what you think love! Please let me explain!""You were enjoying! Seeing her strip before you and you are now telling me that's not what it is?" What does my mate take me for? A blind person?He used his two hands to cover his face.When he opened his eyes I saw the hurt and nervousness in his eyes. It
UNKNOWN'S POV "Did you give Alpha Logan that love pill? Have you cursed him already?" I asked Freya. "I don't like the word cursed," Freya replied. "I only made him love me," Freya said. "Isn't it funny? Love? You're just using it to force him to be sexually obsessed with you," I said sarcastically. "You knew that pill would make him weak!" Knowing that I was implying she was selfish, Freya only opened her mouth but spoke no word. I always love to see her make a fool of herself, I can't wait to see her and see how Logan is going to be destroyed by me, step by step. Thinking of that, I laughed loudly as Freya stared at me with loathing. For Freya, I don't care about how she feels. *************** LAUREN’S POV From the moment I set foot at our training ground, I felt eyes on me. The look some pack members were giving me was Soo uncomfortable, what is going on? I was in a hurry to get home and prepare for my part-time work at the pack hospital when Almira ran towards me. "Gi
LAUREN'S POV"I can't believe my eyes, I can't believe it! Is this forest playing tricks on me?" He whispered.I saw he used his hand to close his eyes, "No way is my mate the same person as Bianca, why didn't you tell me you are the same as my little princess? I can't believe my eyes. He said, "It is believed that all the royals died in the attack, my search these years proved that you died years back, even though I didn't believe it."Overwhelmed by the intensity of my emotions, I knew I needed to collect myself. I quietly retreated into the shadows. Tears welled up in my eyes as we locked eyes."It felt like a dream, I couldn't believe am gifted with the most beautiful mate ever! My little Bianca, I thought I've lost you forever!" My wolf Jada was doing a happy dance in my head.I didn't know, I was so important to him.The notorious Alpha cared about me all these years?While I tag him as a wicked man?We stood there looking into each other's eyes."Am I dreaming?" He asked me
LAUREN'S POVFreya left me no option but to sit far from him, since his beta hunter is sitting at his left side of the table. I felt disgusted seeing Freya carry herself as the Luna.My mate being the head sat at the head of the table. I walked towards him and he raised from his chair immediately, "My princess, you are here." I kissed him on the lip and tagged him on his shirt."Baby, where am I supposed to sit? "He understood the message and said coldly, " Freya get up and go and sit on the empty chair beside Harriet." "Why should I get up from my seat for this slut?" She said."Watch your language, Freya!" Logan said with rage.She rolled her eyes at logan, disrespecting him in the presence of his pack members."It is ok my love, let me sit beside Harriet.""No! You are sitting beside me," he said, then turned to Freya, "Freya, I will not repeat myself."She reluctantly stood up from her seat. Jade laughed out very loudly in my head."I am doing this for the respect I have for
LAUREN'S POVI continued, "I held myself back there because of the respect I have for you. I was hurt by what she said about me," "Babe, Freya is my pack member and someone who has helped me in the past. I can't treat her anyhow." Alpha Logan said to me. "Yes, I understand she is someone who has helped you quench your sexual thirst in the past," I said to him. "But you are always powerless when it comes to Freya, why? ""Is that how you see it? He asked, "She is a woman and I can't be violent with her.""I want you to take care of all your flings before I go with you to your pack, I will not tolerate any of your girlfriends disrespecting me.""No one will disrespect you, my love," he said to me. I will make sure they give you the equal respect, they would give me." Logan said. I held back my tears from falling. I was touched by his words. **************Upon my return to my parent's house, the time has come to share the news with my parents. I wanted to discuss my plans with them