Chapter 4

Andrea's Point of View

For a few seconds I just stand there, staring at him, not sure how to feel, but then a rush of emotions crashes through me all at once.

Shock; confusion; hurt; betrayal; blinding anger and white hot rage.

The rage and anger quickly take over, filling my entire being.

“Well, this is cozy....”

I say, my voice dripping with sarcasm. His eyes snap towards me, and for a second, he just stares at me.

The girl looks between us, a frown on her face, but she doesn't say anything.

“Am I interrupting something? Because it certainly looks like I am.”

I ask, raising an eyebrow at him.

He finally pulls away from her with a sigh, running a hand through his hair.

“Andrea...”

“No.”

I cut him off, my eyes narrowing at him.

“Don’t you Andrea me.”

I take a step closer, my fists clenching at my sides.

“What the hell is going on here?”

I ask and he rolls his eyes at me, like I am the one being unreasonable.

“Just calm down, would you? You’re making a scene.”

He says and I stare at him in disbelief.

“A scene?”

I ask, letting out a short, humorless laugh.

“Oh, I'm sorry. Should I have waited until you finished making out with her before asking what the hell is going on?”

I hiss at him and he glares at me.

"Actually, yeah, that would have been nice, since you can clearly see that you're interrupting us."

He snaps and for a few seconds I can't help but just stare at him with my mouth open.

"Excuse me? That is all you have to say to me?"

I ask, my entire body trembling with rage.

I feel my heart constricting in pain, and I can't help but wonder how he could do this to me, after last night...

“You’re unbelievable.”

I mutter, shaking my head and he frowns at me.

He sighs, clearly irritated, and somehow, that hurts even more than seeing him with her.

He straightens himself before he turns to face me fully.

“Look, you're making this a much bigger deal than it needs to be.”

I blink at him, completely stunned.

“A bigger deal?”

I ask, my voice barely above a whisper at first, but the anger quickly takes over again and my voice rises.

“What the hell did you expect?”

I ask, taking another step towards him, my eyes burning with tears and rage.

“How else am I supposed to act after finding my mate making out with someone else while I was left all alone in your bed? Tell me! How exactly am I supposed to react to that?”

I ask, my voice rising with every word until I'm practically yelling at him.

“Andrea, calm down.”

He says and my eyes flash at him.

“Don't tell me to calm down!”

I growl out, pointing at him, my entire body trembling.

“What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you doing this?”

I swallow hard, my voice cracking just slightly as I force the next words out.

“I'm your mate.”

For a moment, he simply looks at me, then he shrugs.

I frown, completely taken aback by his reaction.

“What is that supposed to mean?”

I ask, my voice quieter now.

He sighs irritably, rubbing the back of his neck.

“Oh, come on, Andrea.”

He looks at me as though I'm exhausting him.

“Last night was fun. You're great in bed and everything, but I'm barely eighteen. I don't want or need a mate right now.”

He says simply and my heart drops.

“Then why did you lead me on?”

I ask, staring at him and he shrugs again.

“I just wanted to experience being with you at least once. They say being with your mate is great, and they were right.”

He pauses, completely casual about the words that are slowly destroying me.

“Besides, I thought it would be fun. No one has been able to get you into bed, and I couldn't let the chance go by.”

He says, shrugging again, as if this isn't a big deal.

As if he hasn't just ripped my heart from my chest and crushed it under his feet.

I stare at him, unable to form a single word.

My hand slowly flies up to cover my mouth as my lips begin to tremble.

I bite down on my lower lip, desperately trying to hold back the tears burning behind my eyes.

I refuse to cry.

Not in front of him.

Not when he's looking at me like last night meant absolutely nothing.

"Raf, what are you doing man? Stop."

Jed says quietly and Rafeal frowns at him..

"This doesn't concern you, just stay out if it."

He snaps at him. Jed frowns and opens his mouth to say something, but I stop him with my hand, giving him a small smile.

"It's fine."

I murmur before turning my attention back to Rafeal.

"So you're saying that you only used me for a night of fun? You screwed me over and played me just for the fun of it?"

I ask, my voice cold. He flinches and looks away.

"Don't say it like that."

He mutters and I laugh sarcastically.

"Oh, so it bothers you when I talk about it like it didn't matter?"

I shake my head.

"I can't believe I'm this stupid. I actually believed everything you said last night..."

My voice breaks and I take a deep breath, trying to gather myself.

"God... I'm so stupid.."

I mumble, annoyed I wipe at the tears that managed to escape down my cheek.

I see Lizzy trying to approach me, but I take a step back from her, shaking my head.

"No, don't. I'm fine."

I say, giving her a small smile. I take another deep breath before turning to look at Rafeal

"Okay, I'm ready. Let's get it over with."

I say looking at Rafael and he frowns at me, clearly confused.

"Get what over with?"

He asks and I sigh.

"You don't want a mate right? So, just reject me already so we can get this over with quickly."

I say firmly and I see the shock flashing across his face.

"Wait... What?"

He asks.

He looks at Jed for help but Jed shakes his head.

"I'm staying out of it, remember?"

He says and Rafeal looks back at me with a frown.

"I didn't... That wasn't..."

He trails off, shaking his head and I scoff.

It's clear he didn't expect me to react this way, but what did he think? That I was going to beg him to not do this? To give us a chance?

I scoff internally, shaking my head.

That is never happening, I deserve more than this.

"So, are you doing this or not?"

I ask. He opens his mouth, but he hesitates and I sigh.

"I don't see the need for us to drag this out more than we have too. You said that you didn't want me, your mate. So, reject me."

I say, proud of how firm my voice sounds.

His frowns deepens and he looks between me and Jed.

"I'm waiting."

I say, and his eyes snap back to me, annoyance flashing through them.

"Fine... If that is what you want."

He snaps and I nod my head.

"It is."

I say firmly and he frowns before he shakes his head.

"Fine. I, Rafael Knox, from the Crescent Shadow pack reject you, Andrea Marshall, as my fated mate and future luna of my pack."

As soon as he says the words, I feel a tug at my heart.

I gasp loudly, bending over as white hot pain rips through me.

Rafael reaches for me, but I growl and shake my head, moving away from him.

"Don't you dare touch me."

I threatened him, my glare rooting him to his spot.

I take deep breath, straightening before I speak.

"I, Andrea Marshall, accept your rejection, Rafael Knox of the Crescent Shadow pack, as your fated mate and future luna."

I gasp again as I feel the bond between us snap, the pain this time almost knocking me off of my feet.

Rafael clutches the counter tightly, his knuckles turning white and there is pain written all over his face.

I steady my breathing, and pull back my shoulders.

"I hope you have a happy life, Rafael, just know that someday you will regret what you just did to me."

I say quietly and without waiting for a response I turn around and rush out of the kitchen, trying to get away from him before the tears fall.

I won't let him see me cry.

I rush outside, with Lizzy and and Jed following me.

I come to a stand outside, trying to take deep breaths and calm myself down. Lizzy wraps her arms around me, hugging me tightly.

"Are you okay?"

She asks softly but before I can say anything she shakes her head.

"Stupid question. I'm so sorry, Andy."

She murmurs and I shrug.

"It is what it is, and it's not your fault.."

I say pulling away from her.

I turn and look Jed.

"Would you mind taking me home, now?"

I ask quietly. He gives me a sad smile and nods his head.

"Of course. Come on, let's get you girls home."

He says leading us to his car. He opens the door for Lizzy before he opends the back door for me.

I feel someone's eyes one me and I glance over my shoulder, back at the house.

My eyes lock with Rafael's, who is standing in the door, watching me.

For a crazy second I think, no I hope, he comes rushing out, apologizing for what happened but, pf course, he doesn't.

He just continues to stares at me.

I shake my head and I sigh, and without looking at him again I quickly slip into Jed's car.