All Chapters of Winning Back My Rejected Mate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Andrea’s Point of View The rest of the drive passes with small talk. At least, they make small talk. I mostly just listen. My stomach continues twisting every time I think about the possibility of seeing Rafael. Then I look at Haley. She's happily talking about something, her hands moving as she tells Kayla a story. I smile. She's so innocent. So completely unaware of everything. And that's when another thought hits me. Rafael's wolf will know. The moment he sees her, the moment he smells her. He will know that she's his daughter. And suddenly I don't know what scares me more. The thought of Rafael rejecting Haley… Or the possibility that he won't. I sigh. “What's wrong?” I look up and meet Lizzy's eyes in the rearview mirror. “It's just…” I glance at Haley who is now coloring, softly humming to herself. I move closer to the front seats. “He didn't want me. I don't want him to do the same thing to her. She doesn't deserve that.” I say quietly

Andrea’s Point of View "She's Raf's isn't she?" He asks and I swallow hard but before I can answer he continues. “Of course she is... I suspected it after that video call but this just confirmed it... This is why neither of you ever told me about her.” Jed's voice is filled with accusation. I glance at Lizzy, then back at him. He shakes his head, clearly frustrated. “I knew you never mentioned her. I knew something was being kept from me.” He says looking at Lizzy who sighs. “Jed, it wasn't my story to tell. Andrea didn't want you to know.” She says quietly and his eyes immediately snap to me again. “But she's Rafael's daughter! How could you not tell either of us?” He snaps and my stomach twists. I stare at him for a few seconds before taking a deep breath. “Why would I tell him, Jed?” I ask, my voice is sharper than I intended. “You were there that morning.” He opens his mouth, but I don't let him speak. “You were there when he rejected me after I

Andrea’s Point of View It's quiet between my mother and me as we make our way towards the hospital. I glance at her and the dark circles underneath her eyes immediately catch my attention. She's trying to hide how exhausted she is. Like a proper Luna, she's holding herself together for everyone else, but I know my mother. I can see how much my father being in the hospital is hurting her. They've been together since they discovered they were mates on Mom's eighteenth birthday. They've spent their entire lives together. I can't imagine what it must feel like to have the person you've built your entire life around lying unconscious in a hospital bed. I reach over and wrap my arm around her shoulders, pulling her closer. I rest my head against hers as we continue walking. “I'm not going to ask if you're okay, but I want you to know that I think you're incredibly brave, Momma. Keeping it together while Dad is hurt… I know it has to be hard.” I squeeze her shoulder.

Andrea’s Point of View I smile as I watch Haley playing with some of the pack children. So far, she seems really happy here, and that makes me happy. She turns to me and wave and I wave back at her. I hear footsteps approaching us and I turn to see my mother approaching us. The second Haley sees her, her face lights up. "Grandma!" She yells before she runs towards her. My bother bends down, scooping her into her arms. "There’s my favorite little girl!" She says, hugging Haley tightly before covering her face in kisses. Haley begins to giggle and squirm in her arms. "Stop! No more!" "More?" My mother teases before she starts kissing her again. "No, Grandma!" Haley says, laughing as she tries pushing her face away. "Mommy! Help me!" She says looking at me and I grin at her. "Okay, I'll help." I walk over and begin tickling her sides. Haley shrieks with laughter. "No! Mommy! Stop!" My mother laughs as she holds her. "Mommy, stop!" Haley gig

Andrea's Point of View "Mate!" He growls loudly and I see his wolf reflected in his eyes. For one terrifying second, my wolf pushes forward. Mate. She wines in my head and then she realizes what she's doing. She quickly retreats. Run... Now... I don't want this. She says quietly. My heart jumps into my throat, but I don't argue with her. I turn, and I run. I don't even know where I'm going. I just know I need to get away from him. How the hell is this happening? Why is this happening to me? "Andrea!" I hear him calling my name from somewhere behind me. A shiver runs down my spine at the sound of my name coming from his mouth. Five years. Five years since I've heard him say it. And somehow it still affects me and it makes me want to get away from him even faster. I hear his footsteps getting closer and I push myself to run faster. I rush through the kitchen door, heading straight for the forest line. I'm almost there when suddenly a pair of ar