Semua Bab Rejected For Another's Mate: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Selly didn't take long to prepare. There was nothing important she had to look after or take along for that matter. Arranging the hide neatly, she was all set while Jordan added a big log on the fire for when they would return. stepping out of the cottage, Selky closed the door and took off.It was still early and the sun wasn't as harsh which would make it easy for them.Now that she thought about it, ever since Jordan came to her life, she hadn't worried about a thing. Be it food or protection, he covered it all and all she had to do was breath.Letting him stay had proved to be a good thing for her. She now had company to explore the area with. Someone to take care of her. Someone to depend on.And even though the man she had invited into her cottage didn't usually say much, it was through his actions that she felt valued.The two walked fast, determined to return before sunset.The familiar route felt shorter and soon they were walking down the cliff.“Don't you find it strange

When Selly had first thought of finding others, the idea had thrilled her but now that it was happening in real time she couldn't help but have doubts.Those drums could mean anything from acceptance to trouble, she thought as she continued to listen to them beat in sync and create a beautiful harmony before they eventually stopped.“Do you still…”“I don't know Jordan. A part of me wants to go and another is telling me not to.”This time Jordan didn't impose his thoughts on the matter. The last time he did, they had narrowly made it out of the tunnel. This was Selly’s wish. It was her call.“You can think about it while we find water.” He said, feeling the intensity of the sun coupled with the running they just did.“I am very thirsty.” Selly said.“I know.”The two started to walk towards the forest, the fresh air felt good on their skin after having endured the harsh winds and dust from where they came from.“It's very beautiful.” She said, “Food and water wouldn't be a problem if

Jordan was left without a choice. His mate had chosen to follow those people even when he had assured her he was willing to put his life on the line for her. He wasn't sure if her decision was influenced by her desire to meet the others or if there was something else at play. Either way, he would follow her wherever she chose to go even if it hurt him. It was one of the ways to atone to his sins.The men, now more cautious of Jordan than before, approached and surrounded but didn't dare touch him.“Move.” One of them ordered and he obliged without a word.Selly sighed in relief, at least Jordan was listening to her rather than being stubborn.“This way.” The leader's voice was surprisingly lower and pleasant to Selly, a contrast to the tone he was using with Jordan.Selly followed his direction and together they started to walk away from the water stream. She wasn't sure where those men were taking them to nor what they were planning to do after they reached there but something told

“Actually,” Lolita said, “Men don't matter as much here.”“What do you mean?” Selly asked.“Well, he will be released tomorrow but he will have to face other men.”Selly blinked several times. Nothing was making any sense. Face other men…how?“It's customary,” she casually dismissed her with a wave of her hand, “nothing to worry about.” she said, “Now, before you bore me more, let me show you my room.”Just like that, Lolita pulled Selly into one of the rooms without really offering any real information and she was afraid of asking too many questions in fear that it might make her look suspicious.That evening Lolita and a few others decided to take a stroll. Sure enough, the lustful gazes from the males were unaccounted for and true to Lolita’s words, there were more men in the streets, gorgeous with well-built bodies staring or simply minding their business. For Selly, who wasn't used to that much attention, it felt weird.Somewhere along the streets, they stumbled upon someone. A

Malachi's demeanor was calm, a contrast to what he stirred into people's minds.Selly couldn't believe the twist. Where did the arrogant man even come from and was he showing up now? Jordan gauged the new challenger and picked a scent or two, he wasn't sure but something told him that he shouldn't take him lightly. For someone to possess a distinct smell when everybody else had none except for the neutral one which everybody else seemed to possess, meant he was different. And he had felt the scent before but where?“Look, who we have here today. The ever-bored and most eligible bachelor.” The Mistress' voice was a pitch higher than before and she couldn't contain her surprise. “Malachi, why her?” She cocked her to the side.Malachi neither answered nor did his eyes leave Jordan even for a split second.“I see.” The Mistress didn't insist, her tight smile speaking volumes. She didn't like it when someone challenged her in public but she would deal with the green-eyed man later. “Two