The main house is crowded when we arrive. Everyone is here to welcome Carter as an official visitor of the city Ivar and 1 walk behind him while everyone stares us down. This is going to be humiliating in front of everyone, but it’s the only way I’m ever going to get the hell out of here.
None of these people is going to be on my side. All of them know the truth, but are all rallied here today to celebrate their alphas. I am nothing but a shameful stain on the Romano name and they’re all whispering about it. Just as the Romance themselves, they’re laughing at the fact that I gave more than I would ever receive in return. I’ve never felt smaller than I do now, not even when I realized that I wouldn’t be blessed with a wolf spirit.
None of the alphas are in sight when we walk in. My heart is beating fast, and I feel like throwing up already. I’m fighting the urge to break down, and the rush of adrenaline is only making worse. I can hear my pulse in my ears, and I can barely
breathe.
“Excuse me, I whisper and all but run to the visitor’s restroom.
I turn the cold water on and let it run for a moment before cupping my hands and splashing some on my face. The cold is a much–needed shock. My breathing calms, and I begin coaching myself to get through the situation at hand.
As soon as I walk out of this restroom, I am to be officially rejected by my goddess–given mate. It’s already happened. He already chose who he wanted his Luna to be. The two of them diserve one another. Both cut from the same power–hungry cloth.
I close my eyes when I hear the door behind me open. I reach for the napkins to dry my face and arms. I hope that it’s not anyone important coming in. I don’t have the energy to argue. I just want the worst day of my life to be over with already.
“You’re here,” my blood runs cold with the sound of his voice. I rn around and back away from him. Santiago lets out at heavy sigh and steps closer. I put my hand out and shake my head. “You have no idea how much I miss you”
“I’m leaving.” I say and try to get past him. He grabs my arm and shoves me back.
“Scream for him, and I will hurt you,” he growls, coming closer.
“Please, I plead. Just let me go
“You don’t understand how much trouble you’re in, Soph. I haven’t seen you in months. My wolf is going crazy.”
“You did that,” I cry out when the back of his hand meets my face I look up at him, knowing that no matter what I do, hell have his way.
“You wouldn’t understand,” he says, coming closer. He growls lowly as he places his hands on my hips and lifts me up to the counter. “You’re not a real wolf, so you don’t get the demand of what all of this is. I am the alpha. What I say goes. You’ve always known that,” he pushes my hair back and takes a deep breath as if my scent calms him love you. Sophia. You’re
“No I shake my head.
He smiles as he gently caresses my cheek, where he slapped me flore cupping my face to keep me from looking away 1 know what he intends to do. I’ve seen this gleam in his eyes cou less times. I’ve encouraged it before.
Ituckens me that all it takes is one touli for me to far at his mery Our mate bound has always been immense. Tye always Towed how strong it was. It hasn’t duminished in the slightest sun we’ve been apart
“You have no idea how much I’ve used you, he whispers as he leans in to brush his lips agamist mine. Iny to push his hand away when he reaches for the button on my jeans “You k it rilesine up when you get like this. he grabss my hand
pins it behind my back. He leans in pushing me back until my back is against the moon. You’ve always liked the chase.
“Thaven’t gone after you, trying to give you space. Ineed you to fasderstand
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“You’re fighting me for no reason,” he slides his hand between my legs to reach for the back of my jeans. He pulls them down along with my panties. I tense up, shutting my eyes when he slip his fingers inside of me. “You see?” he whispers. “Your body knows who it belongs to. You’re saying no. but the rest of you is screaming yes.”
My ears ring when he pulls me forward. I ball my fists up the way I did the first time he did this to me. All I can do is cry as he takes what he wants. I hate him. I hate them all. Once he’s finished, he pulls back and looks down at what he’s done to me with a smile on his face. I can just stare at this beast as he collect what comes out of me and pushes it back inside.
“I hope you rot,” I choke out, watching him fix his clothes. He smiles at me as he washes his hands beside me
“Come home with me tonight,” he says, pinching my chin to make me look up at him. “I know you miss me as much as I miss you, Sophie. Please, let me make this up to you?
When I don’t answer, he lets out a heavy sigh and walks away. I get off the counter and rush into one of the stalls to clean myself up. All I can do is cry. I almost jump out of my skin when there’s a knock
“Sophie, Carter is ready. The alphas are here,” Ivar calls out.
“Coming,” I say and rush to the sink.
I clean my face up again and wash my hands a few times before spraying myself down, trying to cover up what that animal did to me. Ivar gives me a sad smile before he motions me to walk up ahead. We both walk out to the Alpha’s table. I stand with Ivar behind Carter and his guards. They all give one another a nod before Carter steps forward.
“My prince,” Alpha Romano greets him before looking over at me skeptically. “To what do we owe this honor?”
“I wish I could tell you this was a friendly visit, Romano, but we’re here on official business,” Carter says, taking a royal blue leather binder and handing it to him. “As of today. Luna Romane is no longer welcome in our council. Her contract with us has been terminated, effective immediately
“What?” Luna Romano stands up. “Did I do something wrong?”
“Several things,” he confirms. Her eyes immediately shoot to me
“You did this,” she growls.
“Refrain from speaking to Major General Helvig’s granddaughter Carter growls at her. The two of them step back. “I am here to inform you that I will be taking control of the city until a thorough review of all your personal accounts is completed.”
This is ridiculous. Over the word of a fucking omega?” Alpha Romano growls.
“Over the word of the Lycan King himself, Carter corrects him Step aside. Come forward. Santiago.”
“My prince” Luna Romano tries to step between the two of the
It earns her a growl from the other betas here. She glances over them with real fear in her eyes Alpha Romano pulls her back Santiago stands up and steps down without taking his eyes off me
“Sophi” Carter waves me forward. Ivar gives my shoulder a squee for encouragement
“What is this about, my Prince” Santiago asks
“Right hand out,” Carter orders directly. When Santiago doesn’t move, Carter’s eyes glow red. “Right. Hand Out“.
“What are you doing, Sophia?” he demands.
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“Now, Carter orders. Santiago raises his hand, unable to resist the command. I step forward and take his hand Carter places his hand over his wrist to ensure that he doesn’t break me. “You may continue, Sophia”
“Don’t do this,” Santiago shakes his head.
“You did this.” I whisper.
“Please, don’t do this,” he begs.
- Sophia Helvig, reject you, Santiago Romano, as my alpha and mate,” I say, each word clearly without taking my eyes off his. They turn red as the rejection begins.
“Accept it, Carter orders. Santiago shakes his head. Accept it. Carter squeezes his wrist. Santiago’s breathing is heavy. He’s fighting his wolf, and it looks painful. ‘Accept her rejection.”
Santiago gasps for air when his wolf cries out.
“I accept your rejection.” he chokes out.
I fought in
1 flinch back. letting go of his hand. I cry out, feeling a sharp pain in my belly. I fall to my knees, feeling the bile the restroom coming up. I couldn’t eat this morning, so all I have in my belly is the smoothie I made for breakfast. Ivar comes over to me with a handkerchief.
I look over at Santiago to see if he has passed out from the pain. His parents are by his side, glaring at me.
“Get her the fuck out of here,” Luna Romano growls.
You did this to him” Carter steps in front of her so she’s not looking at me. “If he goes feral, you’ll have no one to blame but yourself
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
