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987,499	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987384}'	No	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	1461604597796970	Read More 👉	Calvin is my boyfriend, and we have been together for many years. Although other people in the pack often bully me, if Calvin is around, I can persevere. On that day, Calvin's birthday, I found out that he had an affair with my sister, and I decided to leave the pack. Just as I was about to leave, Alpha King came to our pack, and he captured everyone.<br /> "You want her? She's a human!"<br /> The king released a roar that made every member of the pack flinch and drop their heads lower in submission. With my face only a few inches from the ground, I watched with terror as the king moved away from me and stood before my biggest bully Kate. <br /> The greater distance between us allowed me to see more of him. He was larger than the other Lycans, his body covered in knotted scars that were visible beneath his fur.<br /> His claw was the size of Kate's head as he punched it through her ch#st, ripping her heart out the other side and sending the pack into a flurry of sobs and terrified mumblings for mercy.<br /> "You will do well to teach your pack to respect those above them." The witch's voice called out again, but I was trapped staring at Kate's body as the king pulled his hand out, and it fell to the ground.<br /> I was aware of him walking back to me, but I couldn’t take my eyes away. It was the large hand that grabbed me by my backpack and lifted me off the ground like a doll that brought me back to reality, and I instinctively met the glowing red eyes of the Lycan King.<br /> His deep voice sent a chill through me as he spoke, "Mine."<br /> ---<br /> Janet's P.O.V.<br /> <br /> I felt uneasy as soon as I entered the pack house. The way my pack mates were smirking at me, laughing behind their hands... I knew they were up to something. Their pranks and bullying had been getting worse and more painful each time they managed to get me alone. My bruises still hadn't gone away from the last time.<br /> <br /> My body ached from the beating I had taken two days ago, but I was only a few hours away from it all ending.<br /> <br /> I just needed to get to Calvin before they set their plan into motion.<br /> <br /> Calvin was my boyfriend of four years. He was the only one that cared for me, and the only one I could trust.<br /> <br /> We were high school sweethearts. He was also the next in line to become the Alpha of our pack. That didn't matter to me, but it did matter to the other women in the pack. They hated that he was with me. They felt that they deserved a stronger Luna than I would be, and they all wanted to be his chosen one.<br /> <br /> I hadn't even shifted yet. To them, I was no more than an omega...a runt as they liked to call me, the weakest of the litter.<br /> <br /> It should have happened three years ago when I turned sixteen, but it didn't. Now I was nineteen, the age at which we could recognize our mates as our wolves should have matured by then. Had I shifted, I would have known Calvin was my mate already, but we had to wait the extra two months until today, his nineteenth birthday, for him to recognize me as his mate.<br /> <br /> Calvin didn't care that I hadn't turned. We had been together since before either of us were old enough to shift, and we were both positive that we were mates. He stood by me and protected me from the cruelty of the wolves around us when I failed to shift with the others.<br /> <br /> 'Calvin? Where are you?' I asked through our pack link but received no response.<br /> <br /> "Poor little human, you have a lot of guts to show up here right now. Do you have any idea how happy the pack is? Having you here will just ruin it. This party is for pack wolves only." Kate, my sister's best friend, said as the crowd parted for her, and the music stopped. All of the party guests stopped dancing and talking to watch as the biggest bully in the pack approached me.<br /> <br /> The flashing lights of varying colors continued in the uncomfortable silence.<br /> <br /> I hoped the man of the hour would see the disruption and step forward to my side, but he didn't. As I glanced around at all of the amused faces, he was nowhere to be seen.<br /> <br /> "Calvin invited me. I am in this pack, and I'm allowed to be here." I whispered, but I could feel the heat building in the back of my eyes as they all laughed again. Something was going on, and it was more than just Kate running her big mouth.<br /> <br /> "Even he doesn't want you here." She sneered before smiling at me widely. "See for yourself. Where is Calvin, hm? I think he went up to his room. You should go bring him back down to the party and see what he has to say."<br /> <br /> I held his present against my chest tighter as I narrowed my eyes. She was up to something, but I wanted to get to Calvin more than I wanted to deal with her b##lsh!t.<br /> <br /> As I took a step forward, Kate stepped to the side, and I could feel everyone watching me with amusement as I went up the stairs.<br /> <br /> Calvin's room was at the end of the hall behind double doors, and I rushed toward it. I could hear people coming up the stairs behind me, no doubt being led by Kate, but my salvation was only a few feet away.<br /> <br /> As soon as I got in his room, I could close the door and act as if none of them existed.<br /> <br /> It would just be the two of us.<br /> <br /> There was a stirring in the back of my mind as I wrapped my hand around the cold doorknob. It was a warning, telling me not to go inside. It wanted me to turn around and run, knowing this was a trap. Yet, I turned the knob anyway and pushed the door open.<br /> <br /> The loud moan of the female beneath my boyfriend made me freeze, and I stared wide-eyed at the couple tangled together. <br /> <br /> Calvin thr#st into her quickly, releasing his own groans of pleasure.<br /> <br /> My stomach tied in a knot, and it felt hard to breathe. The small spark of light in my life was extinguished, sending my mind into complete darkness as I processed what I was seeing.<br /> <br /> He lifted his head, meeting my tear-streaked face, but not seeing me as his wolf was in control. His canines extended just before he latched onto her neck, puncturing the skin and marking her as his mate.<br /> <br /> My sister.<br /> <br /> "No," I whispered as my hand covered my mouth. Calvin pulled back snarling at the disruption.<br /> <br /> "I told you he didn't want you," Kate whispered into my ear, and my sister laughed from beneath my boyfriend as she reached up and ran her hand through Calvin's short blonde hair.<br /> <br /> "Would you mind closing the door, Janet?" Kelly asked innocently, but the malicious look in her narrowed eyes showed she was pleased by her victory over me. Not only had she stolen the love of my life, but she was now to be his Luna. "I'm trying to have a private moment with my mate."<br /> <br /> Mate.<br /> <br /> The word seemed so empty now. Calvin had hated Kelly. He had watched how mean she was toward me and resented her. Now, he was baring his teeth at me, defending her.<br /> <br /> "How could you?" I choked out as a sob wracked through my ch#st, and the present in my hold dropped to the floor before me. The sudden and loud noise seemed to snap Calvin back into control, and his eyes returned to their normal brown.<br /> <br /> His jaw dropped open as he glanced from me to my sister with guilt, but he didn't look the least bit regretful. He was happy to have found and marked his mate, he only hated that he had been caught cheating. The torn look on his face only made me angrier as he gasped my name while he pulled out of my sister. She sat up as he climbed to his feet, neither of them ashamed to be seen n@#ed.<br /> <br /> "Janet, I…" He said, stepping forward and causing me to take a step away, only to be pushed back toward him by the crowd of on-lookers.<br /> <br /> I stumbled forward, trying to stay as far away from him as possible.<br /> <br /> The steady stream of tears blurred my vision, and my ch#st hurt as he whispered my name again. "Janet…She’s, my mate." He finally announced, causing the house to cheer in celebration that their future Luna had been claimed.	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987,361	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987393}'	Yes	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	359547113752794	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Everyone has to do the measurements the same way. Being accurate ensures the contest is as fair as possible."<br /> "Come on. Nothing in life is fair or has no one ever told you that?"<br /> "Senorita Lozano, if you are going to be difficult about the procedures during this process, this will be the longest eight weeks of your life."<br /> "You know what, fine!" I tear my hoodie off, glasses flying from my face somewhere. <br /> "There, you happy now?"<br /> The gasps sounding off in the room are exactly what I didn't want to experience and the only thing making this moment livable is the fact that I can't see a da mn thing with my horrible eyesight. My friends rush in to keep anyone from looking at me in my bright pink lace bra.<br /> "You said you were wearing a sports bra."<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> JOANNA<br /> Dear God, WHY am I here?<br /> The answer is a startled snore. My cousin, Olivia is curled in a ball on a small bench meant for some kind of exercise, not a snooze. Grimacing, I can only imagine how many sweaty asses have sat in the same spot her face is lying on.<br /> Eyes half-closed, she lifts her head, but resumes her nap. There's still time before we start this hellish regime I've somehow agreed to.<br /> For a moment, the image of shoving her off the bench plays out in my mind. But I love her too much to do it, even if she's the reason why I'm here at the butt-crack of dawn.<br /> Well, one of them. But misery loves company, right?<br /> If you ask me, it's unreasonable to hold anyone accountable to what they agree to after nine shots of tequila and four fireballs. My eyelids grate against my throbbing eyes like sandpaper every time I blink, under the bright fluorescent lighting. Shifting my feet to not lose my balance when I sway, a loud, body-bending yawn rips out of me.<br /> My nose twitches as my gaze roams around the facility, pleasantly surprised by the clean, subtle citrus scent that permeates the air. Having four older brothers, I expected the stereotypical odor of dirty, sweat soaked socks to saturate the gym.<br /> A small smile pulls at my lips as I watch my sister-in-law, Nati, taking selfies in front of the wall of mirrors that surround us. Her hand slides over her small belly, self conscious of the change in her body from giving birth to my nephew less than two months ago. Her eyes meet mine and she smiles with a giggle.<br /> Unlike me, she agreed to do this sober. My obscenely drunk self threatened to kick my brother's hip if he was behind her motivation to willingly wake up at the abhorrent hour of five thirty, in negative seven temperatures just to sweat, especially after having a baby.<br /> But she assured me he wasn't. I knew it was true; he worships the ground she walks on and always encourages her to do things that make her happy.<br /> Exercise is one of those things, apparently.<br /> Lifting my glasses, I stifle another yawn and attempt to rub the tiredness and the lingering hangover remnants from my eyes.<br /> "Da mn, you all beat me here!" Olivia's stand-in B.F.F—only when she's mad at me—Enrique calls out, breathless and jogging over. "I'm glad you actually made it." He greets me with a kis s on the cheek, then Nati.<br /> I fold my arms, readying myself to resume our ongoing argument. "I still don't think you can hold me to an agreement when I was not in the right state of mind, Quique."<br /> "This again?" Enrique's perfect, sculpted, thick eyebrow lifts. With one movement, he pulls off his beanie and chucks it at me. Soft cashmere hits me in the face. Enrique has expensive tastes.<br /> "You're here, aren't you?"<br /> I throw it back, but he ducks, laughing. "I'm here out of support, pendejo. And because I don't want to hear you and Oli giving me sh it for who knows how long if I didn't show up." (idiot)<br /> "You never know, you could end up really liking it, JoJo." Nati smiles encouragingly, gathering her dark long hair into a low ponytail.<br /> "Don't hold your breath, girl."<br /> "Should we wake her?" Enrique nods at Oli's still form. I chuckle when she jerks.<br /> "She looks so peaceful; let's not poke the bear yet," Nati advises. "I'm going to use the bathroom before we start." She walks to where the locker rooms and bathrooms are located.<br /> My foot taps to the Lizzo song playing. The urge to believe it's a sign that I should be here is strong. My personal anthem—that, by no coincidence, has been on repeat from my Bad Bit ch playlist for three weeks straight now—blares out of the speakers at this exact moment. However, the familiarity of Lizzo's blunt support —and why I've been leaning on her so much—isn't as overwhelming as my distaste of getting sweaty in front of a bunch of strangers.<br /> Normally, I consider myself a positive person, yet I can't stop feeling scornful at the other participants and patrons milling around, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed; some even have the audacity to be laughing at this hour!<br /> There is an obvious difference between the regular gym rats versus those of us participating in this challenge... but even the regular Joes seem to have an understanding of the outfit requirements. Most are in shorts or leggings paired with fitted T-shirts or tanks, regardless of their age.<br /> Snickering from a couple of girls nearby reaches my ears. Their critical eyes travel over my outfit.<br /> Jokes on them. I don't even own workout clothes. My oversized hoodie and camo sweats also serve as pajamas.<br /> Focusing on the lyrics of the song still playing, I square my shoulders and face them. They turn away, whispering and giggling as a third valley girl joins them. I know I don't belong here, but I'll be dam ned if they think they can mean-girl me.<br /> "At least the music's decent. I thought they played rage music in gyms." I glance at Quique bent over at the waist, stretching.<br /> "I think you're going to really like the atmosphere of this gym and the staff. My buddy, Zeke, loves working here. Everyone is chill, well, except the owner... es un poco malhumorado," he says, standing upright warning me of temperamental bigwig. "I hardly see him when I come in, but my advice is to stay on his good side if he's part of this boot camp." I roll my eyes when he shudders for effect.<br /> More people are here now, and begin stretching. Warming up is a good idea. I nod to myself and step onto the nearest treadmill. The machine buzzes under my feet when I turn it on, the belt begins to move, and I begin to walk.<br /> Not so bad. Although, I can't say I'm a fan of the unnecessary bouncing of my chest or jiggling of my thighs. The large hoodie and camo sweats were not a terrible idea after all.<br /> I sweep up the black strands brushing my shoulders —I love this new cut— and assemble them into a haphazard bun. My fingers push my glasses up my nose then slide my oversized sleeves up my arms. A pinching and tightening sensation begins to radiate from my shins and a slight burn builds in my calves. My breathing starts to pick up.<br /> I never said I was in shape. More like well-padded and durable. A late bloomer, I was happy with my curves, until a few weeks ago—three to be exact.<br /> "How fast can you run?" Quique asks, standing off to the side and crosses his arms with a smirk.<br /> An unlady-like snort escapes me and I roll my eyes. "Please! If my life depended on running, then that would be the end of me."<br /> He chuckles. "You play soccer or shoot hoops at your family gatherings, so I assumed you were like a high school athlete or something."<br /> "Just because I like playing a sport doesn't mean I'm athletic."<br /> His eyes light up as he steps closer. "Let's see how fast you can run."<br /> Screw that.<br /> I shake my head, laughing. "If you want to take me out before this stupid thing even begins, sure."<br /> He presses a button. With an ominous tone, the treadmill accelerates, forcing my legs to move faster. The jiggles increase, but the pace is not too bad. I can handle this for a minute or two.<br /> Then the idiot hits the button again.<br /> I'm not sure what speed he set me at, but only four-legged animals can reach it. The abnormally loud sound of my shoes pounding the belt attracts unwanted attention, or maybe it's my ragged breaths. If people weren't watching, then I'm sure they'd mistake me for a dying animal.<br /> Feeling everyone's eyes on me, I drape my arm over my chest to keep my boobs down or at least from popping out of my bra. In hindsight, I look so much more ridiculous.<br /> A rush charges through me. It's not the thrill of adrenaline or pride in meeting Enrique's challenge, but an edge of panic that traces a sense of control slipping out faster than the belt looping under my feet.<br /> "Quique!" I swat at his hand as the belt blurs under me. My legs pump faster while he stands, broad shoulders bouncing as he laughs. I reach to hit him again, but the front of my shoe hits the side of the base, pitching me forward. On instinct, I latch on to the handrails, while my useless legs thrash behind me. They flail over the zooming belt, on their own agenda, as I try to pull myself up.<br /> Lack of arm strength meets a lost cause.<br /> And then it gets worse. Pain meets embarrassment.<br /> Helpless, I'm the front row spectator as the speed and traction of the belt pulls my sweats down to my ankles. Short, sharp breaths pitch my chest. My poor thighs, which are clapping their support at this point, tingle with air exposure. With a scream, I let go of the bar. My chest and face smack hard onto the belt before it expels me and the gym walls shoot backwards until I come to a rolling stop.<br /> I can't see.<br /> My glasses aren't on my face anymore, and my dignity isn't coming back for sure. But that doesn't stop a laugh from bubbling up inside me. Once one escapes, I burst into a fit of loud, belly-shaking laughter.<br /> Did that really just happen?!<br /> A large shadow blocks out the ceiling lights. Blinking, a giant, blurry figure looms over me.<br /> Blurry Oli shoots up from her bench and reprimands our friend before rushing over. "Quique! What the he l, güey? Don't just stand there!" (dude)<br /> "Holyshit, JoJo. Lo siento!" Quique apologizes, somewhere nearby.<br /> "Girl, what happened?" Nati slips my glasses on my face, brushing back my disheveled hair. Gasping, my chest burns with ragged breaths, but I can't stop laughing. Probably because it keeps me from sobbing.<br /> Someone clears their throat. My eyes follow the sound to the mountain still standing over me. A stern and reproachful expression sits on his attractive tanned face. Muscular arms cross his wide chest. Jaw flexing, he draws his mouth in a tight line. Oli yanks at my pants, but they're all bunched up with my tangled legs.<br /> "I assume you're here for the bootcamp." The frowning, stubble-clad Mountain Man speaks. His dark eyes, framed with even darker lashes, move over me and my friends. If I wasn't seeing tweety-birds, I might react more to his unsympathetic tone. "I would appreciate common sense and respect when using the equipment. This facility is not a jungle gym. Understood?"<br /> Common sense? Jungle gym?<br /> The impact during the fall pulses a dull ache on the side of my face. I focus on my blood running hot through my veins, trying unsuccessfully to drag my sweats over my legs and glare at the snickers rippling through the small crowd of on-lookers.<br /> Forcing my jelly-like legs to cooperate, I manage to stand. All the while, I mutter to myself in Spanish, empty threats and insults about his obvious lack of chivalry, but most importantly the size of or better yet, his lack of cojones.<br /> It's obvious his abnormally large size is compensating for something else. Hercules couldn't even bother to offer me a hand.<br /> Using my middle finger, I shove my glasses up the bridge of my nose. I pin this condescending man with the angriest glare I can muster. "I'm fine by the way! How about common decency and asking if I'm okay versus standing there, looking down your perfect nose at me! A prime example of a man without manners, ladies and gentlemen!"<br /> A collective gasp erupts from the snoopy onlookers.<br /> "Ay, JoJo, callate! He's the owner..." Enrique mutters for me to shut up, offering an apologetic smile to the ill-mannered giant.<br /> "JoJo, is it?" Shrek steps forward, offering a thin smile. Refusing to let his size or authoritative posture intimidate me, I lift my chin and meet his dark eyes in a challenge.<br /> "Common sense told me you were fine when your arms and legs were flailing around as you failed spectacularly to cover your exposed, very..." He pauses as his eyes trail down. "Colorful, yet see through underwear. Not to mention, you laughed your hip off. I didn't see the point in asking the obvious."<br /> I have no words. Heat creeps up my face, but out of pure stubbornness, I tilt my chin higher. My eyes move down when his shoes brush up against mine; taking yet another step closer, invading my personal bubble.<br /> "Also," he begins, leaning in even further. My narrowed eyes follow the way he tucks in his bottom lip. "Since you're so interested in the size of my balls, I'm more than happy to inform you they're average—I'm not the bragging type." Shrugging his melon-sized shoulders, his lips curve into a cordial smile. "But they are intact, hanging quite proportionally, thank you."<br /> My mouth parts, while my friends snicker behind me. He begins speaking again, before I can figure out how to string words into a sentence again.<br /> "Here's some free advice. It's not polite to insult someone in another language, especially if you don't know them. They might happen to know and understand some Spanish, senorita."<br /> He gives me a small wink before stepping back, his cold eyes staying on me until he addresses the others. "Alright, show's over!" His rich baritone voice carries, dispersing the group of people around us. "If you're here for the boot camp, meet over on the mats... and don't touch anything."<br /> Under his blatant stare, I've never wanted to be Cyclops more in real life than I do at this moment, shooting laser beams at my target. Or, even better, beat him with that clipboard in his hand.<br /> We gather in the mat area, where the staff hand out a small questionnaire with pens attached to clipboards.<br /> "Good morning, everyone," Mr. I'm better than everyone announces. "My name is Sage Kingston, the owner and head trainer here at Rise Above Fit. You can call me Sage or Coach is fine, too. On behalf of the other trainers and myself, welcome and thanks to each of you for joining our first Boot Camp of the year..." He drones on with his spiel as I read through the questionnaire.<br /> Lost in my own thoughts after I finish filling out the form, someone clears their throat, but I continue doodling. The pen scratches across the paper from a not-so-subtle nudge from Oli.<br /> "What?" I glance at her, but her eyes are focused ahead. I realize two things: one, everyone is once again staring at me, and two, I'm becoming the grouchy owner's target.<br /> He looks down at my clipboard before I try to hide my artwork. "Are we boring you?"<br /> "No...?"<br /> "Then you can tell me the names of the three participants at the end of the row?"<br /> Heat rushes to my face, but I nod, tucking a few stray hairs behind my ear. "Sure, uh..." I glance at the girls at the end of the row, smirking at my current predicament.<br /> My ears perk up when Oli mutters from the corner of her mouth, "Kelly, Deedee, and Kate."<br /> "Kelly, Deedee, and Tate."<br /> "Kate!" Oli says through her teeth.<br /> "Kate," I amend quickly.<br /> Coach crosses his arms and shifts on his feet, his round shoulders rising and falling with his deep breathing. "And what do they do for work and why did they decide to join the bootcamp?"<br /> Survival mode activates the smartass in me. "Well, that seems a bit personal doesn't it? I'm not into prying into strangers' lives..."<br /> Oli clicks her tongue. Normally, I wouldn't notice because she does it all the time, but I know it's not good.<br /> Coach tilts his head to the side, his dark eyes narrowing and his full lips puckering. "Can someone please inform her what we have been doing and what questions everyone has been given?" He ignores my friends' raised hands and picks someone else.<br /> "We share our names, what we do for work, and why we are here – or rather, what's motivated us to join – the boot camp, Coach." An older woman states with a warm smile sent my way. I return the gesture.<br /> Coach's dark thick eyebrows rise, waiting for me to respond. "Well?"<br /> Sheesh.<br /> I clear my throat. "My name is Joanna Lozano. I'm a CPA. I'm here to support my cousin Oli and my sister-in-law Nati, even though I was tricked by Enrique, or Quique as we call him, to join."<br /> Quique snorts next to Nati. "Ay, no manches, JoJo." He laughs, telling me to stop joking. "She's kidding. She wants to be here, just like the rest of us."<br /> Coach draws in his lips, rubbing the stubble peppering his razor sharp jawline. "While supporting your friends is admirable, what is the reason you are willing to commit the next eight weeks of your life to be here five days a week, Ms. Lozano?"<br /> I swallow the unexpected lump in my throat, blinking my eyes as hurtful words and even more painful memories come flooding to mind. Humiliation floods my cheeks with heat, and steals my voice.<br /> Being vulnerable kind of sucks. Being insulted sucks, too. And having your self-confidence being shredded into dust definitely sucks. As much as I want to pretend I have nothing to lose here but some extra pounds, I can't.<br /> But I'm not someone who backs down from a challenge, especially one in the shape of a towering, sx on legs, Greek God looking down at me from his perfect perch.<br /> I don't have to admit the whole truth. Not here, and not to Coach.<br /> Taking a calming breath in and out, I straighten my posture. It gets a bit better each day. It doesn't hurt as much now. From the corner of my eye, my friends share a glance.<br /> Oli intervenes in the only way she knows how. By oversharing. "Nothing like wanting to get a revenge body, am I right?" she says, almost proudly.<br /> Coach's eyes lose their hardness, but I turn to glare at Oli. "That's not why I'm here," I grit out.<br /> She pulls her lips in, shrugging in an if you say so kind of way.<br /> Focusing on the nosey-hipcoach again, I flip my hair. It's still a mess from my earlier mishap; I must appear deranged. Ignoring the murmurs around me, I clear my throat, pushing through the uncomfortable boulder of dread sitting in the pit of my stomach.<br /> "That's not why I'm here," I repeat. "I'm trying to...rediscover myself and I... I've made goals with the new year to set better boundaries for myself, both in my work life and personal life. Not just physically, but spiritually, intellectually, and even mentally."<br /> The seconds tick by achingly slow in the silence that follows. My heart thuds with each one.<br /> Coach nods. "Good."<br /> Sitting back against the wall of mirrors, a sense of relief washes over me, yet I feel drained, too.<br /> It's difficult to focus on the rest of the group's reasons and motivation when something shifts inside of me. I don't like the determined look filling Coach's eyes as he keeps observing me.<br /> I'm startled by his sudden and sharp announcement, "Let's get started!"<br /> As others stand, chatting and smiling, I stare at my shoes, sensing the weight of Coach's intense stare still on me. I steel myself enough to face him and one thing is for certain—being in the same vicinity with him every day for the next eight weeks, is going to make my recent heartache seem like an escape from my new nightmare reality.<br /> Lifting my chin, I fix my eyes on him. The words of a song come to mind: "I never looked for trouble, but I never ran."<br /> Game on, Coach.<br /> <br /> I gr oan, collapsing on the floor after finishing my second and final round of pushups. I've never been this drenched in sweat my entire life and it's doing very little to convince me that this is what I want to do day in and day out for the next two months.<br /> After Coach was satisfied with our group therapy earlier, another trainer went over the dress code and then we were given a tour of the gym. We were then separated into different stations to do a fitness test; performing exercises to measure our current level of physical fitness while the trainers observed us like weird science projects, scribbling notes on their clipboards.<br /> The tests range from pull ups, pushups, vertical jumps, toe touches, wall squats, ins and outs and finally, sprinting a fifty yard dash. Did I mention I don't exercise regularly? Other than taking Maverick and Goose on walks, anyway, but that counts as exercise, right?<br /> I took P.E. in school, but only because it was a requirement. I never understood how running a mile in under the required twelve minutes would prepare me for the real struggles of adulthood. Spoiler, it doesn't.<br /> Rolling over on my back, to keep from throwing up and turn my head to the side, still hyperventilating. Oli is in the station next to me getting ready to go up for her turn to do pull ups.<br /> Women meet the minimum standard, if we are able to do at least one. When I attempted it, my upper body strength gave up as soon as my feet left the box—which was provided for women to reach the bar if necessary—I dropped like a sack of potatoes.<br /> I crawl over to watch Oli. She cracks her neck and her knuckles, rolling her head on her shoulders. Her lips move as she mutters—no doubt hyping herself up as she focuses on the bar.<br /> Sitting up with wide eyes, mouth hanging open, when a war cry rips out of her as she launches herself off the box, followed by a loud gro an after she slams against the wall the bar is attached to; she crumples to the floor and I rush towards her.<br /> "Oli, are you okay?" I turn her over. "Can you hear me?"<br /> She moans and blinks her eyes open. "Did I get over the bar?"<br /> "Not even close, girl." I chuckle, helping her sit up. Quique and Nati rush over to us and a few others in our group also ask if she's okay.<br /> "I'm fine. I'm fine." She waves a hand at everyone, shaking her head and blows out a loud exhale.<br /> "Espinoza." Coach looks down at her with his arms crossed. "Half credit for originality and sound effects, but I don't want to ever see you do that again. Understood?"<br /> Oli stands shakily and salutes him. "Aye, aye captain."<br /> "It's coach, tonta." Quique teases with his usual banter and pinches her side which results in her yelping. (dummy)<br /> "Ay, pendejo, don't pinch my lonjas!" She smacks him. I shake my head laughing at their usual antics. (As shole, lovehandles)<br /> Coach watches the interaction, too, before his surprisingly amused-looking eyes find mine and then he turns away. I hope he can feel me drilling holes in the back of his head, with his stupid short man bun.<br /> "What is his problem?" I wonder out loud.<br /> "Who?" Nati asks next to me.<br /> I nod my head in the direction he was walking. "Mr. I take my job too seriously."<br /> "He's not that bad. I think he just wants to set the expectation of the program. He's clearly passionate about what he does. I mean, look at the size of his arms!" Nati mentions and I narrow my eyes at the dreamy gaze on her face.<br /> "Chuy can take him."<br /> She rolls her eyes and laughs. "Calmate! I can look but I ain't buyin' anything, girl. I point out pretty girls to Chuy all the time." (chill)<br /> "You do?"<br /> "Yeah." She shrugs. "We can appreciate good looking people without it meaning anything, JoJo."<br /> "Hey, have you two done the measurement station yet?" Quique asks Oli and me.<br /> We both shake our heads. "Well, hurry up! You still gotta go home and get ready for work, don't you?"<br /> Ah, sh it. "What time is it?"<br /> "Eight." He answers. Okay, that's not as bad as I thought. I requested to come a couple of hours late to work today—since the rest of camp is supposed to be even earlier—at the abhorrent hour of five thirty a.m., to accommodate people's work schedules.<br /> "Let's hurry, I'm starving!" Oli complains.<br /> "You ate the last concha on the way here this morning." I point out her inability to pass up any pastries as we head toward the room where they are doing the measuring.<br /> "I did that for you, so you wouldn't be tempted to eat it yourself. You're welcome by the way." She says, indignantly, giving me the stink eye.<br /> Throwing my arm around her shoulders I laugh. "Yes, that was very considerate and selfless of you, prima."<br /> "We can hit up the juice bar this place has afterward." Quique offers.<br /> "Nah, I want food, not stuff that probably tastes like grass." Oli replies with a grimace.<br /> We walk in and I gr oan internally when I see Coach Grump is in here, too. He's talking with one of the mean-girl participants. A perky brunette who can't stop smiling at him as they converse.<br /> "Bet she ain't here for no journey of self-love," Oli comments while watching them, too.<br /> "I'm sure he loves the attention. He seems so full of himself." Stating my internal thoughts out loud.<br /> "¡Hijole!" Quique exclaims behind me. "D amn JoJo, you don't even know the guy."<br /> "Lozano!" I jump at the shout of my last name from another trainer in the room. Coach Grump looks over his shoulder and I quickly look away, making my way to the table as a female trainer begins measuring my thighs, hips, and waist. She lifts my hoodie and uses a small tool to pinch some of my stomach—apparently that tells them how fat you are; so awesome.<br /> Finally, she has me stand on a scale. "You'll want to take your hoodie off to get a more accurate read."<br /> "I'd be violating the gym dress code, since I'm only wearing a sports bra," I tell her in a hushed whisper. "Pretty sure I'm already on someone's shi t list as it is." I add leaning in, with a wink.<br /> "Sage!" She shouts, startling me. Feeling everyone's eyes falling on us makes the blood rush to my face. I don't bother turning around, sensing his presence behind me soon after. Instead I focus my glare on the trainer who demanded his attention.<br /> "What is it?"<br /> "We need to get an accurate measurement of her weight, but she only has a sports bra underneath." She informs him. I ignore his gaze moving to me because I'm too busy imagining smacking her upside the head a few times.<br /> "I don't need to be weighed. I'm not looking to lose weight anyway, more like tone up, you know?" I make a sucking in sound, bringing my hands into my body. "Just tightening up."<br /> Coach moves to stand in front of the scale to face me. "Everyone has to do the measurements the same way. Being accurate ensures the contest is as fair as possible."<br /> My shoulders sag. "Come on. Nothing in life is fair or has no one ever told you that?"<br /> His jaw ticks before he looks around then takes a step closer, pulling in his lips as he scrutinizes me. "Senorita Lozano, if you are going to be difficult about the procedures during this process, this will be the longest eight weeks of your life."<br /> Oli's nervous laughter comes from the side as she tries to intervene yet again, while I glare at the crabby infuriating man. "It's fine, Coach. JoJo just has a funny sense of humor."<br /> "I don't see anyone laughing." He states with a dry tone, his unamused eyes not leaving mine.<br /> "You know what, fine!" I tear my hoodie off, glasses flying from my face somewhere. "There, you happy now?"<br /> The gasps sounding off in the room are exactly what I didn't want to experience and the only thing making this moment livable is the fact that I can't see a da mn thing with my horrible eyesight. My friends rush in to keep anyone from looking at me in my bright pink lace bra.<br /> "You said you were wearing a sports bra."	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987,462	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987424}'	No	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	965829041919284	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"What were you doing, Mitch!" Kelly said.<br /> "Oh god, Kel!" Mitch said. He pulled away and got dressed as did his assistant. She threw the bag of food at him.<br /> "I can't believe you!" Kelly said.<br /> "Baby please," Mitch said.<br /> "Don't call me that, not anymore, we are done! It's over!" Kelly yelled. She ran out the door and got on the elevator and the doors closed and she ran out when she got on the ground floor.<br /> "Leave me alone!" Kelly yelled.<br /> ————————<br /> Kelly sat in her office at the bakery she owned with her twin sister and best friends.<br /> "Sis, what's wrong?" Kate asked.<br /> "It was our anniversary yesterday and he never showed up, he called and said he had to go out of town for work, but I called my father-in-law and he said there was no reason for him to go out of town," Kelly said.<br /> "So, he lied about it," Kate said.<br /> "Yeah, it's becoming a habit, I don't know what to do," Kelly said.<br /> "You two should ivorce," Kate said.<br /> "Sis," Kelly said.<br /> "He's a prick who left his wife alone on your anniversary and lied to you," Kate said.<br /> "Hey guys," Melanie said.<br /> "Mel, where is that good for nothing brother of yours," Kate said.<br /> "At work I assume?" Melanie said.<br /> "Do you have any clue where he was last night?" Kate asked.<br /> "Home?" Melanie asked.<br /> "Nope," Kelly said.<br /> "What happened?" Melanie said.<br /> "He called and said he was going out of town for work, I called your dad, he said there was no work out of town for him to go for," Kelly said.<br /> "That lying sack of prick, I'll be back, sis," Melanie said. She left. Kelly sat back in her chair. Kate sat down at her desk.<br /> "Hey girls," Tara said.<br /> "How's it looking out there?" Kelly asked.<br /> "It's okay, Sarah has it covered," Tara said.<br /> "Where's my beautiful wife?" Ryan asked.<br /> "Baby!" Kate said. She jumped up and went to him and hugged him.<br /> "I missed you today," Ryan said.<br /> "I missed you too," Kate said.<br /> "Hey bro," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey sis, what's going on?" Ryan asked.<br /> "Not much, just my husband is a lying sack of prick," Kelly said.<br /> "I'm what now?" Mitch asked.<br /> "You're in trouble man," Ryan said.<br /> "Prick," Kate said.<br /> "What did I do?" Mitch asked.<br /> "You lied to me that's what," Kelly said.<br /> "You didn't go out of town yesterday," Kate said.<br /> "I called your dad," Kelly said.<br /> "Kel, baby, I'm sorry," Mitch said.<br /> "It was our three year wedding anniversary yesterday and you couldn't come home and made up some excuse, where were you," Kelly said.<br /> "I went on a road trip to get something for you," Mitch said.<br /> "What did you get," Kelly said.<br /> "It's outside," Mitch said.<br /> "Mitch," Kelly said.<br /> "Kel, come on," Mitch said. She shook her head and got up and walked out the door and went to the front door and opened it and and saw it.<br /> "What the?" Kelly asked.<br /> "It's the one you wanted right?" Mitch asked.<br /> "Yes," Kelly said.<br /> "I found it at a car dealership about two hours away," Mitch said.<br /> "But there are dealerships here," Kelly said.<br /> "They didn't have your color baby," Mitch said.<br /> "Mitch," Kelly said.<br /> "Happy Anniversary, baby," Mitch said.<br /> "Wow, I guess this made up for missing the actual day," Kate said.<br /> "Kate," Kelly said.<br /> "Baby," Ryan said.<br /> "It's fine, I'll be making it up to her for awhile, this is a start, next week is birthdays," Mitch said.<br /> "Better not come up with an excuse to forget it," Kate said.<br /> "No because she is going with me to the Maldives," Mitch said.<br /> "What?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Happy Early Birthday baby, a second honeymoon," Mitch said.<br /> "Okay I was wrong," Kate said.<br /> "What's that, Kate?" Mitch asked.<br /> "Sis," Kelly said.<br /> "Sorry," Kate said. Kelly looked at her husband and hugged him tight. He buried his face in her neck.<br /> "I love you and I'm sorry about yesterday," Mitch said.<br /> "Just don't do it again," Kelly said.<br /> "I promise baby," Mitch said. He pecked her and they went for a drive.<br /> Two weeks later, Kelly walked into the bakery after coming home from the trip she and Mitch took. Sarah and Tara were there.<br /> "Hello ladies," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey girl, how was the trip?" Tara asked.<br /> "Amazing, it was like our honeymoon all over again," Kelly said.<br /> "So you guys never left the bed?" Sarah asked.<br /> "Oh we did, we would do things like snorkeling at the Banana Reef, went to the beach, swimming, romantic dinners, and every night we would be in bed making love," Kelly said.<br /> "So babies could be coming soon?" Tara asked.<br /> "I'm still on the pill, he still says he's not ready yet," Kelly said.<br /> "Kel, you have a visitor," Tara said.<br /> "Who is it?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Matt," Tara said. Kelly got up and went out and saw her brother-in-law standing at the counter drinking coffee.<br /> "Matt," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey beautiful, I've missed you," Matthew said.<br /> "Oh you have huh," Kelly said.<br /> "Yeah, heard you just got back from a trip with your husband," Matthew said.<br /> "Your brother yes I did," Kelly said.<br /> "Have a good time?" Matthew asked.<br /> "Yes I did, it was a second honeymoon," Kelly said.<br /> "That's great, so you guys making me an uncle soon?" Matthew asked.<br /> "Not yet," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey guys," Benjamin said<br /> "Hey Ben," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey boys what's up?" Sarah asked.<br /> "Hey Sarah, just a coffee to go, I've got to get back to the job site," Benjamin said.<br /> "I better get back to the office, see ya sis," Matthew said.<br /> "Bye Matt," Kelly said.<br /> "How are you gorgeous," Benjamin said.<br /> "I'm good, how's the job?" Kelly asked.<br /> "It's going very well," Benjamin said.<br /> "That's good," Kelly said.<br /> "I better get going, gorgeous, see you soon," Benjamin said. He went out the door and she looked at the girls.<br /> "Gorgeous? Beautiful? I think they have the hots for you," Tara said.<br /> "They've always called me those names and Mitch knows and agreed of them calling me," Kelly said.<br /> "He's okay with his brothers calling you gorgeous and beautiful," Tara said.<br /> "Yeah because he knows that nothing will happen with them, he trusts me and he trusts his brothers, he knows they won't cross the boundaries," Kelly said.<br /> "Yet," Sarah said.<br /> "What," Kelly said.<br /> "They both were looking at you," Tara said.<br /> "Both were eye watching you," Sarah said.<br /> "Oh yeah," Tara said.<br /> "They wouldn't do that to their brother," Kelly said.<br /> "They both want you in their bed," Sarah said.<br /> "You both are wrong, okay, you are wrong," Kelly said. She went to the office and sat down and worked on some bills.<br /> Three days later, Kelly was at the bakery helping a customer when Benjamin came in.<br /> "Hey gorgeous," Benjamin said.<br /> "Hi Ben," Kelly said.<br /> "How's my favorite sister-in-law doing?" Benjamin asked.<br /> "I'm fine and I'm your only sister-in-law," Kelly said.<br /> "I know that, that's why you are my favorite one," Benjamin said.<br /> "Hey Ben," Sarah said.<br /> "Sarah, how are you," Benjamin said.<br /> "I'm good," Sarah said.<br /> "Are you ready?" Benjamin asked.<br /> "Yeah, is it okay for me to go, Kel?" Sarah asked.<br /> "You guys got a date?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Yeah I asked her the other day," Benjamin said.<br /> "Go on, have a good time," Kelly said.<br /> "Okay see ya tomorrow," Sarah said.<br /> "Bye sis!" Benjamin said. They left and Kelly smiled and cleaned the counter.<br /> "Hey beautiful," Matthew said.<br /> "Matt, what's up?" Kelly asked.<br /> "I came to see my favorite sister-in-law," Matthew said.<br /> "As I told Ben, I'm your only sister-in-law," Kelly said.<br /> "And I'm sure he said that it makes you our favorite," Matthew said.<br /> "Yeah so what would you like?" Kelly asked.<br /> "A latte please sis," Matthew said.<br /> "Coming right up," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey baby, hey bro," Mitch said.<br /> "Hey bro," Matthew said.<br /> "Hey what brings you by?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Just letting you know that I'll be working late," Mitch said.<br /> "Oh babe," Kelly said.<br /> "I'm sorry baby," Mitch said.<br /> "It's fine, I'll be okay," Kelly said.<br /> "If you have to work late, how did you manage to get away?" Matthew asked.<br /> "I took a lunch break and came here to tell her, I didn't want to tell her over the phone," Mitch said.<br /> "And I appreciate you coming to tell me, babe," Kelly said. He came over to her and hugged her close and pecked her softly.<br /> "I will text you when I'm headed home okay, I know you have an early morning so you don't need to wait up for me," Mitch said.<br /> "Okay, love you," Kelly said.<br /> "Love you baby," Mitch said. He pecked her and went out the door. Matthew looked at her and smiled.<br /> After work，<br /> Kelly drove to Mitch's office with some food and went to his office and heard sounds coming from inside and she opened the door slowly and saw something that made her heart break. Her husband slept with his assistant on his desk.<br /> "What were you doing, Mitch!" Kelly said.<br /> "Oh god Kel!" Mitch said. He pulled away and got dressed as did his assistant. She threw the bag of food at him.<br /> "I can't believe you!" Kelly said.<br /> "Baby please," Mitch said.<br /> "Don't call me that, not anymore, we are done! It's over!" Kelly yelled. She ran out the door and got on the elevator and the doors closed and she ran out when she got on the ground floor.<br /> "Leave me alone!" Kelly yelled. She went to Kate's house and went to the door and knocked. Ryan opened it and saw her.<br /> "Kel, sis, what happened?" Ryan asked. She broke down crying and he pulled her in and closed the door.<br /> "I took food to Mitch at his office and found him sleeping with his assistant on his desk," Kelly said crying.<br /> "Oh my god, he's so dead!" Ryan said.<br /> "No he's not worth it, I told him I was done," Kelly said.<br /> Three days later, Kelly went home and found him there sitting on the couch. She went to the bedroom and began packing her bags. She sent a quick text as she packed. He came to the door.<br /> "Kelly please," Mitch said.<br /> "Don't! I don't want to hear any excuses, there is no excuse for what you did, how long has it been going on?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Kelly," Mitch said.<br /> "How long?!" Kelly yelled.<br /> "Three months," Mitch said.<br /> "And you said you loved me," Kelly said.<br /> "I do!" Mitch said.<br /> "No you don't or you never would have slept with her in the first place! No man who says he loves his wife would ever cheat on her! You are not a man, you are nothing!" Kelly yelled.<br /> "Mitch!" Matthew yelled. Matthew cam and pulled his brother away from the door.<br /> "Matt," Mitch said.<br /> "I heard what you did, how could you do that!" Matthew said.<br /> "It was a mistake!" Mitch said.<br /> "A mistake is one time, three months isn't!" Matthew said.<br /> "How did you find out?" Mitch asked.<br /> "From her sister, she told me when I went to get coffee this morning," Matthew said.<br /> "Matt," Mitch said.<br /> "Leave her be, Mitch, go for a walk for an hour and let her get her things out," Matthew said.<br /> "I'm not giving her a divorce," Mitch said.<br /> "You better," Kelly said.<br /> "I don't want to lose you!" Mitch said.<br /> "You lost me the moment you put your private part inside Delia," Kelly said.<br /> "Go Mitch now!" Matthew said.<br /> "Get him out, I'll help her finish up and get her stuff in her car," Matthew said. Harris pulled Mitch out the door. Matthew went to Kelly and she broke down in his arms.<br /> "Oh beautiful it will be all right, let's get your stuff and get out of here," Matthew said. They finished packing up her stuff and got it all in her car and his.<br /> "Thank you Matt," Kelly said.<br /> "You're welcome, now where are you staying? Matthew asked.<br /> "I was staying at Kate's, being there for her and Ryan, she's having a rough time with her pregnancy," Kelly said.<br /> "Let's go then," Matthew said. They went to Kate's house and got out. Ryan came out.<br /> "Hey Matt," Ryan said.<br /> "Hey man, got her stuff here," Matthew said.<br /> "Let's get it inside," Ryan said. They got her stuff moved into the house and she got her clothes in the bedroom and the rest in the other spare room for the time being.<br /> "So I'll be going now," Matthew said.<br /> "Thanks for the help, Matt," Kelly said.<br /> "Of course beautiful, see you later," Matthew said. He pecked her cheek and hugged her and left. Kelly sat on the bed. Ryan sat next to her.<br /> "You okay sis?" Ryan asked.<br /> "I guess so, are you okay with me staying here?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Of course, Kate wants you here, I'm glad you are here for her, it makes me feel better knowing you are helping her," Ryan said.<br /> Three weeks later, Kelly found herself a house close to Kate and Ryan. She got all moved in and settled. <br /> Then she heard the front door ding announcing there was a customer. Kelly and Sarah went up front and the person there was the last person she was expecting to see, Mitch’s assistant.<br /> "What are you doing here," Kelly said.<br /> "I wanted to talk to you please," Delia said.<br /> "What could you have to say to me," Kelly said.<br /> "I wanted to explain it to you," Delia said.<br /> "I really don't care, he slept with you for three months, I can't forgive and forget," Kelly said.<br /> "Kelly, please," Delia said.<br /> "Why should I listen to anything you say, did he send you here to plead his case so I would take him back, tell him to go away," Kelly said.<br /> "Kelly, he's checked into rehab," Delia said.<br /> "What for?" Kelly asked.<br /> "He had an accident at work five months ago, it wasn't bad but he required some painkillers to keep you from finding out because he didn't want you to worry or anything, he got hooked on them and he was so in need for them that he got mixed up and thought I was you, he called me Kelly," Delia said.<br /> "Oh geez," Kelly said.<br /> "Seems like nonsense to me," Sarah said.<br /> "Yeah he's just trying to get me to take him back, tell him I'm not going to take him back ever, he and I were over the moment his private part was inside you so get out of here and stay away from me," Kelly said.<br /> "Okay I'll go and I'm sorry for my part in all this," Delia said. She left and Sarah looked at Kelly. Kelly went back to her office. Benjamin came in and smiled and pecked her.<br /> "Hey baby," Benjamin said.<br /> "Hey," Sarah said.<br /> "What's going on?" Benjamin asked.<br /> "You won't believe it," Sarah said. She told him what happened. 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987,575	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987573}'	No	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	3635553489993006	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"... I am one month pregnant for Matthew Bryant." I whip head towards her direction and my mouth hangs open.<br /> Wendy?<br /> Matt got his brother's girl pregnant?<br /> "Come on, Jack." She smirks at him. "Your brother should be given a chance to choose between marrying his fiancé or being my baby daddy because something tells me that he can't have both." She smirks at me. <br /> "What?" Some people ask in utter shock while others just gasp in disbelief.<br /> But I just stand there...numb.<br /> This is a joke!<br /> ————————<br /> A mega smile pulls on my lips when I picture dad and mom walking me down the aisle in my splashy gown, Matt impatiently waiting for me at the altar and the guests whipping their heads towards me, wowed by the bride's beauty and the classic expensive gown.<br /> A grand entrance.<br /> It's what I have always wanted on my wedding day and I always wanted a super grand wedding.<br /> I am not from a very well off family, but I am marrying a Bryant.<br /> The oldest son to be specific, Matthew Bryant, one of the youngest and hottest C.E.Os in the country, and marrying him comes with extra perks.<br /> Don't get me wrong, I am not in this for the money and definitely not for fame. I love Matt with everything in me.<br /> He is my better half.<br /> He is my soul mate.<br /> I met him six months ago at a business conference, he was the guest speaker and I happened to be the host/presenter.<br /> "Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome on stage our guest speaker tonight." I checked on my list just to be sure, and to avoid mispronunciation. "Mr. Matthew Bryant, the founder and the CEO of the leading holding company in the country. BM holdings." And I stood there waiting, as the audience applauded.<br /> I had no clue who Matthew Bryant was or what he looked like but I knew he was one of the youngest and richest CEOs in the country and the founder of BM holdings.<br /> Just like everyone else, I was eager to see him.<br /> I don't know what I was expecting, but when a fine-looking gentleman stood up, I swoon.<br /> Every woman in the hall did.<br /> He was in a pair of black slim-fit pants and a white button-up shirt. The top two buttons of his shirt were undone and he had his sleeves rolled up to the elbow. A rugged quiff that made him appear extra hot and a grin to wrap it up.<br /> The kind of a grin that a man pulls when he knows that every woman in the room can't stop swooning over his masculine beauty.<br /> He is cocky that way.<br /> In all his glory he walked to the stage relishing in the attention he got. I casually extended my hand to shake his and the moment our skin touched, fireworks exploded.<br /> It felt like some electric current. He felt it too, the connection.<br /> I made a mistake and looked up at him, and a very awkward silence followed.<br /> We stood there stupefied, staring at each other like two teenagers who had been crushing on each other for a long hip time and finally had the balls to confess their feelings.<br /> It was love at first sight.<br /> We exchanged contacts after the conference and he asked me out a few weeks later, and after going out with him for a few more dates we became official.<br /> We've dated for eight months and he proposed to me a few weeks ago, four weeks to be specific and the wedding is scheduled for today.<br /> Yeah, it's my wedding day and I can't keep calm.<br /> It's not every day a girl gets to marry the love of their lives in a classic wedding ceremony.<br /> I am just so lucky.<br /> I can't believe that this is actually happening. That I am getting married to Matt today.<br /> It's a dream come true and I am so overwhelmed and overly excited.<br /> I didn't sleep at all last night, I kept tossing on the bed thinking about today.<br /> Talk about excitement.<br /> "Ooh my God, Jo!" Both my sister and my best friend scream in excitement when I step out of the makeup room.<br /> "You look gorgeous, babe." Sky squeals while my sister shrieks, "You look beautiful." They both rush towards me and they practically drag me in front of the mirror.<br /> "I feel like a billion bucks," I say, smiling at my own reflection.<br /> That's a lot of money but it still doesn't match my happiness at the moment.<br /> My make up is on fleek. I bless Celine, Matt's mom, for recommending William's makeover. That William guy can work magic, I love how everything he suggested blended in.<br /> My blond tresses are swirled into a chignon and I have never looked so beautiful.<br /> And I have never been so happy.<br /> "Can we get you into your wedding dress now?" Kelly asks me.<br /> She has been waiting impatiently for this day, you would have thought she is the one getting married.<br /> "Yes please," I say twirling around, trying very hard not to jump up and down like a kid on a sugar rush.<br /> God knows I have been waiting for this day since forever.<br /> I take a deep breath when I step out of the car and I patiently wait for mom and dad to walk me down the aisle.<br /> "You are so tensed," Mom observes and I smile at her.<br /> "I can't help it," I say hooking my arm around hers.<br /> "Take a deep breath," Dad instructs, taking my other arm and I take a deep calming breath.<br /> "Ready?" Dad asks me.<br /> I nod and we start taking slow steps on the red carpet.<br /> I can practically feel all the eyes on me, as we take slow steps inside the hall. I am so nervous by the way.<br /> I inhale deeply when they hand me over to Matt who spares me a grin and then he leads me to the officiant.<br /> "If any of you has a reason why these two should not be married, speak now, or forever hold your peace." The officiant announces after the preceedings and I instinctively look around. I sigh in relief when no one says anything and Matt smirks at me. "Let's proceed with the vows." He motions Matt to start and I smile when he turns fully to face me.<br /> "You are everything I ever wanted, Joanna Williams. When I saw you that day, I fell in love with you. Mine was love at first sight and I will always thank God for bringing you my way. I believe in us and promise to never take you for granted. I want to grow old with you by my side and to love you. Always." Wow, it's too sweet.<br /> He always has his way with words.<br /> "I am not that girl who swoons over cute men but the very first time I saw you, I swooned." I chuckle nervously, I don't know what else to say. I should have recited my vows. "I love you and I promise to always love you even in the afterlife. You complete me, Matthew Bryant." We exchange the rings as our friends and family cheers us on.<br /> The officiant directs us as we sign our wedding certificates a few minutes later before the pronouncement.<br /> "I now pronounce you husband and wife." He turns to Matt. "You may now hip your wife."<br /> YOUR WIFE.<br /> I am officially married to Matthew, I am officially Mrs. Byrant.<br /> "I am about to ruin someone's lipstick." He whispers to me as he takes my lips in his for a hip that doesn't last too long because out of nowhere, a guy decides to object the wedding.<br /> "... I am one month pregnant for Matthew Bryant." I whip head towards her direction and my mouth hangs open.<br /> Wendy?<br /> Matt got his brother's girl pregnant?<br /> "What?" Some people ask in utter shock while others just gasp in disbelief.<br /> But I just stand there...numb.<br /> This is a joke!<br /> Wendy is his brother's girlfriend and there's no way Matt had sleep with her, she can't be pregnant with his child.<br /> No way.<br /> I mean, Matt is the most faithful guy I know and this can't be true. He couldn't have slept with his brother's girlfriend.<br /> He is decent than that, not his type.<br /> I know Matt's type.<br /> The collected, responsible, sensible type and Wendy is the complete opposite of that. She is your typical impulsive guy.<br /> So this is nothing but a very ugly prank and she sucks at it.<br /> I look at her and I almost gag. I knew there was a reason I didn't like her from the very first time I set my eyes on her.<br /> Her smile was so plastic.<br /> She's in a short dress that ends right where her thighs begin. It's black, and it clings to her artificial hips like a second skin. She's wearing a matching pair of strappy heels that should be too high for comfort, but surprisingly, she is strutting in them without a struggle.<br /> She has her hands crossed on her chest and she is giving me the 'did you hear what I just said? I am =pregnant for Matt's look.<br /> And then I train my eyes towards Matt.<br /> He looks calm in a intimidating way.<br /> His jaw is set, his face void of emotions but I catch a glimpse of emotion in his hazel green eyes, something between anger and shock.<br /> His eyebrows are shot up. Not in the 'Did she just say that?' manner, it's more of 'What the have you just done? You know you just said will cost you your life, right?' calm look.<br /> I would be scared in Wendy's shoes.<br /> "What Wendy?" Jack asks her pulling her by the wrist. He is so pissed. "Let's get the out of here!" He attempts to pull her outside but she yanks her hand from his grip.<br /> "Come on, Jack." She smirks at him. "Your brother should be given a chance to choose between marrying his fiancé or being my baby daddy because something tells me that he can't have both." She smirks at me. "I don't think I would have a problem with that, but I can't say the same about her."<br /> I am oblivious of the whispers and the few people that have gathered around us ordering Jack to take Wendy away. And some are scolding Matt to say the truth.<br /> "Come on, Matty?" First, the way she just called him? "Tell your precious fiancé that we a week before you went on one knee to propose to her?" Second, her tone.<br /> Third, she just called me his precious fiancé.<br /> It didn't even cross my mind. If Wendy is one month pregnant then they had sleep a few days before Matt proposed to me.<br /> That's all it takes for me to snap out of my denial to a hopeful bride.<br /> I hope Wendy is lying, I want Matt to tell me that she is lying. I desperately want him to say that he didn't sleep with her.<br /> "Babe, Jo..." He starts but I guess he suddenly can't find the words.<br /> "Tell me that she is lying, Matt!" I demand, looking him in the eye but the next thing he does crashes my soul.。<br /> He swallows dryly and he blinks twice, something that he does only when he is about to lie. Yeah, six months is a long time and I notice those small reactions.<br /> I blink rapidly when tears starts to well up.<br /> "Please let me..." He starts to say but I cut him in.<br /> "Ooh my God, she is not, is she?" I ask rhetorically, taking two involuntary steps back when he tries to grab my hand. "You slept with her and still went ahead to propose to me?" I feel so stupid as everything starts to make perfect sense in my head.<br /> A few days before he proposed I was in the office, I called him and guess who answered?<br /> Wendy.<br /> She had the guts to answer Matt's phone. But I didn't suspect anything because I heard Jack talking from the other end.<br /> "It's nice to finally meet you, Jo. Something tells me that you and I will be good friends." She told me this when Matt introduced me to her at our engagement party. I didn't get the hint yet she was so sarcastic.<br /> I excused myself to go to the washroom a few minutes later and she followed me, that's not the weird part. It got weird when Matt came to check on me a few minutes later saying that I had taken too long.<br /> That was so unlike him. He is not the clingy type so coming to check on me in the washroom was suspicious it's like he didn't want me to be alone with Wendy.<br /> "I can explain..."<br /> I don't let him finish the sentence. I pull the wedding band from my finger, and I hit him with it.<br /> Then I lift the train of my wedding gown into my hands and I run out of the hall, pushing Wendy to the floor on my way out and I cringe when the stench of spirits hits my nostrils.<br /> I am one month pregnant for Matthew Bryant.<br /> Those eight words keep echoing in my head as I exit the building. It's like Wendy's voice is amplified a thousand times in my dazed mind.<br /> My nostrils are flaring. Both of my hands are clutching my train, lifting it all the way up lest I trip on it, and my heart is palpitating wildly.<br /> I have thousands of emotions surging through me.<br /> I feel disappointed. I feel hurt. I feel heartbroken. I feel betrayed.<br /> And I am so infuriated.<br /> How could Matt do this to me? I trusted him. I thought he was different. Who would have thought that my loving fiance would have cheated on me with Wendy?<br /> "Jo? Joanna?!" I can hear people calling my name as I run past them, but their voices seem to be coming from a million miles away.<br /> I expertly dodge a few people who try to block my way, and I heave a sigh of relief when I finally get out of the hall.<br /> They are probably running after me but I don't even look back.<br /> I have one mission right now.<br /> Get the out of here and run as far away as I can from Matthew.<br /> I need to get out of this before I kill he. I don't wish to end up in prison for killing someone that really deserved it.<br /> Matt and Wendy. They both deserve a slow, painful death.<br /> How do you have sleep with your younger brother's girlfriend? How do you even sleep with your boyfriend's elder brother?<br /> Gross! Super gross!<br /> I don't have a destination in mind and I don't even have my car keys., I don't even know where my car is.<br /> I gave Kelly my key. I had no idea that I would need to use my car today. We were supposed to leave for our honeymoon right after the reception but that's obviously not going to happen.<br /> No reception, no honeymoon, no marriage.<br /> So I run to the freeway hoping to get a cab.<br /> My mind is a whirlwind of emotions and by the time I realize that I am crossing the highway, it's too late.<br /> " Are you hurt?" Someone asks a few minutes later.<br /> He is worried, tensed and he sounds unfamiliar.<br /> I slowly force my eyes open and I see the driver of the black SUV that almost hit me hopping out of the car.<br /> Actually, I am standing less than a meter away, very uninjured without a single bruise and I have no idea how I am alive.<br /> "Are you okay, did I hurt you?" He asks and I shake my head.<br /> "Please get me out of here!" I plead with him, taking a glance back and I see Matt attempting to cross the road but someone pulls him back saving him from another speeding car on the first lane.<br /> "Are you okay!" The guy demands, tipping my chin and I look up at him.<br /> He stares at me for a long second and then he motions me to get in the car. I don't waste a second, I proceed to sit shotgun and I wait impatiently for him to get in and drive us away.<br /> "Buckle up!" He orders me and he starts the car just when Matt makes his last step to us.<br /> "Talking helps lighten the burden."<br /> Enzo's deep voice snaps me back from my trance and I take a sharp intake of breath.<br /> "I don't think I am ready to talk."<br /> My voice is hoarse and I sound so broken.<br /> I am broken.<br /> "Okay, what do you want to do? Thinking about him will only break you."<br /> I slowly open my eyes and I catch him staring at me through the rearview mirror but he takes his eyes back to the road almost immediately.<br /> "Kill she and frame Matt for it."<br /> I don't even have to think twice. I desperately want them gone.<br /> "Whoa. That's murder and you can get a death penalty." He says dramatically, faking a shocked expression.<br /> "I am aware, and you totally missed out on the last part." I have an evil smirk on my face. "Plus I watched how to get away with murder a few weeks ago."<br /> "That is not an option at the moment. Anything else you want to do?"<br /> "Drink, cry, shout!"<br /> I want to get drunk and tell the world that I hate Matthew Bryant.<br /> "I don't have a cold drink at the moment but this should suffice."<br /> He hands me a bottle of distilled water and I shake my head.<br /> No way!<br /> "I meant something alcoholic not some holy water." He smiles at me.<br /> "I know exactly what you want but water will help you relax."<br /> "No thanks."<br /> He tosses the bottle of water on my laps anyway and he prods me to take a gulp.<br /> "Slow down, will you? It will be so sad if you die on your wedding day." He warns as I empty the bottle of water in a minute.<br /> "There, it didn't work," I say, tossing the empty bottle on his laps.<br /> "I guess this will."<br /> I heave a sigh of relief when he rolls the windows down and I savor the feeling of the cold breeze hitting my face. I shut my eyes and l lean back.<br /> Just what I needed.<br /> "So?" He asks me.<br /> "So?" I ask rudely, and he raises a single eyebrow at me.<br /> "You realize that you are in a strangers car, right?" He asks, raising his eyebrow incredibly higher. "I would be polite if I were you." He adds as he turns to the left.<br /> And it suddenly hit me.<br /> I don't know him, and I don't know where he is taking me.<br /> I grudgingly open my eyes when Enzo stops the car thirty minutes later and I glance outside.<br /> We are in the parking lots, outside a very grand and posh hotel. I can't read the name from here but I can tell it is a five-star hotel.<br /> I glance at the rearview mirror and for the second time, I catch him staring at me but I am the one who looks away this time.<br /> "How are you feeling?"<br /> I can still feel his eyes on me and he sounds so very concerned about me. I guess pity is the word.<br /> He pities me?<br /> I pity myself too.<br /> "Like a pile of trash." I give him an honest answer. "Ooh. And very furious."<br /> Matt cheated on me but he still went ahead and proposed to me. That's so infuriating.<br /> He got Wendy pregnant and of all the days, she chose to announce it on the wedding day right in front of everyone. That's so humiliating.<br /> He bangs the door shut and he tightens his grip on my hand, and I hook the train around my other free arm as we walk towards the building.<br /> The entrance is a few meters from the parking lots and he is clutching my hand as we walk in total silence<br /> For some reasons I feel like no harm can get to me with Enzo by my side. I feel safe and very protected.<br /> There are a few people at the waiting lounge, probably waiting to be served, but Enzo walks us directly to the reception, and that earns him a few groans from the rest, but he doesn't seem.<br /> "Hello." He says to the receptionist.<br /> She is busy typing something on her computer but Enzo proceeds to place his cards on her desk anyway.<br /> "I am sorry, but you will have to wait like the rest." The blonde girl says, looking up and when she sets her eyes on Enzo she swoons.<br /> She stares at him for a long hip second and I clear my throat to break the awkwardness. She finally notices that there is someone standing with Enzo.<br /> "Wow. Your gown is beautiful." She tells me, forcing a smile and I force a smile right back.<br /> I know the gown is beautiful but her compliment sounded so fake.<br /> "I want to book two rooms for the weekend," Enzo tells her impatiently.<br /> She flashes him a smile as she takes his cards from the desk and I roll my eyes.<br /> She is too flirty!<br /> "Congratulations on your wedding, I hope you enjoy your honeymoon." She tells us a few minutes later, and she hands the cards and two separate keys to Enzo.<br /> "We are..." I start to say but Enzo beats me to it.<br /> "Thank you." He is quick to say.<br /> "Third floor, on the right right-wing, instructs us, Enzo to be specific.<br /> I sigh in relief when we both get inside the elevator and I let go of the train. I just can't wait to get rid of this stupid gown. It is too suffocating and totally not worth it.<br /> "We need to shop for a few dresses," Enzo tells me as he presses the button indicating the third floor and I lean back as the elevator plunges up.<br /> "I can't go out in this stupid gown again," I say, stepping out, leading the way to the right-wing.<br /> There are only two rooms in this wing, one that is next to the elevator and the other one is at the furthest corner.<br /> "Advanced technology. We can shop online."<br /> "It didn't even cross my mind," I say, stopping at the door.<br /> "You can't take the first room." He tells me. "Someone will have to get to me first." And we proceed to walk further.<br /> He opens the door for me and he steps aside to let me in.<br /> I glance at Enzo for a fleeting second and my heart aches as I walk inside. This should be Matt, he should be the one getting doors for his bride. I should be excited about spending a few days with my husband.<br /> "Go take a shower, it will help you relax." I smile at him for the very first time as I walk straight to the mirror.<br /> I need to take one last glance because I will never wear a wedding gown ever again.<br /> I look so pale, so messed up and so broken. Nothing close to the beautiful girl that I saw in the mirror in the morning.<br /> "You need help with that?" Ezo asks when he notices that I am struggling to loosen the straps of my dress.<br /> "Please." He walks behind me and I take a sharp breath when he accidentally grazes his finger on my skin as he loosens my strap.<br /> Under different circumstances, this would be so romantic. A man helping a girl loosen the straps of her wedding gown?<br /> "You looked beautiful in this dress by the way." He tells me in a husky voice and when I look at the mirror, our eyes meet.<br /> We stare at each other for a very long second and he blinks when I suck in an involuntary breath.<br /> "I should go take a shower," I say, a nervous smile forming on my lips, and Enzo steps back without saying a single word.<br /> I hold my loosely strapped gown up, lest it falls as I walk to the bedroom and I swear I can feel Enzo's eyes drilling small holes on my back.<br /> I release a breath that I wasn't aware I was holding when I step in the room, closing the door behind me and I let my gown fall carelessly around my feet.<br /> I am in a white backless corset and a pink lacey garter belt lingerie that I had worn under my wedding dress.<br /> Ooh, and I am still in my six inches pair of heels.<br /> I did put on so much effort to look good for Matt but it was all for naughts. <br /> I just wasted my precious time to please an wanker that doesn't even deserve it.<br /> Have been having fantasies about this particular day for a very long time and I even anticipated Matt to literally throw me on the bed when he sees me in this.<br /> A bride dressed in some good lingerie should be the first gift a man gets from his wife. It sets a romantic mood for the first night as a married couple and I was all ready for it.<br /> I thought we would pop some champagne, toss to our union, and consummate our marriage.<br /> I thought we would sleep with the entire night.<br /> I didn't expect any drama and I never saw all of this coming. I was totally not braced for a heartbreak on my wedding day. I wasn't supposed to end up in a hotel with a total stranger.<br /> I step out of the dress, get rid of the shoe, and paddle on the marble floor to the bathroom. I am tempted to run a warm bath first, but I don't think it's what I need at the moment.<br /> So I turn on the faucet and I stand under the cascading cold water, still in my lingerie.<br /> I shut my eyes as droplets of the ice-cold water hit my skin lightly and I let my mind drift away.<br /> Minutes later, I wrap a towel around my body before walking out of the bathroom.<br /> That is the longest time I have ever spent in a shower.<br /> I just stood there reminiscing about the best moments I have had with Matt. The times that he made me feel special, when he promised to love me always and forever.<br /> I remembered the vow he made today and I remembered that moment when all of this changed.<br /> The minute Wendy's words sank in my mind.Enzo is at the doorstep staring at the wedding dress on the floor and he has a Forever Twenty 1 shopping bag in his hand.<br /> He just walked in to bring me the clothes that he actually bought for me.<br /> "Took you long enough." He says, getting the dress from the floor.<br /> "Not more than thirty minutes I bet?" I ask, fastening the towel around me when I feel his eyes boring into my skin.<br /> "Thirty-five minutes to be precise. You scared me and I had to come check on you."<br /> "You don't think that I am capable of committing suicide because some wanker broke my heart, do you?"<br /> "I don't even know your name, I don't think I know what you are capable of."<br /> "Joanna Williams. And no, I can't hurt myself." I am already in too much pain as it is.<br /> He walks in further, his eyes intensely on me and he places the dress and the shopping bag on the king-size bed.<br /> His eyes linger on my undressed thighs for a freaking mini-second and I consciously attempt to adjust my towel. Unfortunately, it is not long enough.<br /> I don't judge him though, men stare a lot.<br /> I sit at the edge of the bed and a tear rolls down my cheek when I take the gown in my hands.<br /> I feel so miserable.<br /> I hug it to my chest and a lump forms in my throat. I don't think I can endure the heartaches anymore. I can't hold back the tears any longer, I am going to break down sooner than later.<br /> I really wanted to be strong. I didn't want to shed even a single tear for Matt, he doesn't even deserve it.<br /> "Hey?" Enzo whispers, tipping my face slowly to look at him and another fat tear rolls down when our eyes meet.<br /> He cusses under his breath as he squats right in front of me, resting his arms on my undressed thigh.<br /> I am too messed up to concentrate on the skin to skin contact between us but my heartbeat ratchets up.<br /> He flickers the tear away with his thumb and he cups my face in his hands.	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987,429	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987397}'	Yes	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	788950819818452	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"In three days, you will attend the rejection ceremony, and then in a week, you will have a mating ceremony with someone more on your level, his brother, Garrett Hunter."<br /> "You're joking," Lily said. "You have to be joking." <br /> Garrett? Garrett Hunter?? The disfigured, rejected brother of Matthew? This had to be some sort of joke. They couldn't possibly be serious. But her parents were not laughing.<br /> "This is no joke. You will be marrying Garrett Hunter."<br /> "I am his fated mate. We're meant to be together. Why would he want to reject me? There must be a mistake!"<br /> "Lily, you're an omega. No respectable Alpha would want you as their Luna. We're saving you the agony of having to deal with your mate having a mistress," her mother explained.<br /> ______________<br /> Lily Bray stood in front of the mirror admiring herself. Her skin glowed from her previous run with the pups of the pack. Even though she was the daughter of the Alpha, she enjoyed helping out with the pups.<br /> 'You should wear the red dress,' Dina, her wolf, suggested.<br /> 'You're just being petty,' Lily replied as she looked at the dresses on her bed. The festive red would be the best choice since all her other dresses were too bright for the winter. She picked it up and looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> 'No, I'm not. Matthew said we look nice in red. We should wear it! It's also one of the colors in his pack,' Dina added.<br /> Lily smiled at the thought of wearing the colors of the Grey Blood Pack. She, of course, was going to be their Luna after the mating ceremony. The very thought of it made her blush. Who would've thought that she would be mated to a future Alpha?<br /> 'We deserve it, no matter our rank! Matthew doesn't care that we are an Omega, so we shouldn't care anymore either,' Dina said confidently, 'Put on the red dress.'<br /> Lily didn't need to be convinced as she quickly began to get dressed. She could hear the clicking of heels and immediately knew who it was before she heard the voice.<br /> "Lily, what's taking you so long?" Her sister, Brandy, yelled from outside her bedroom door.<br /> "Coming!" Lily quickly put on lip gloss and smoothed out the wrinkles in her festive red dress before rushing to the door. She opened it to see Brandy standing there looking uninterested as always.<br /> "Took you long enough," Brandy said. She looked her up and down and her eye twitched slightly before saying, "Cute dress." Anyone that didn't know Brandy would have thought she was complimenting Lily, but Lily knew better. Brandy disapproved of everything she wore and did.<br /> "You're just upset that you couldn't find the dress in your size," Lily retorted. She knew that Brandy was looking at the dress. It wasn't her finest moment to be so petty, but she found some satisfaction from it as Brandy always got what she wanted.<br /> Brandy replied with a scowl, "That dress is old news. I found one that was much better and more fitting for me." She walked past Lily, making sure to bump her with her shoulder. Lily resisted the urge to snarl. She would not let her ruin the evening.<br /> Brandy wore a low-cut black form-fitting dress with black heels. Her hair was pulled up high in a ponytail. She had blush on her cheek, and she wore bright red lipstick.<br /> 'She looks like a street walker and ugly at that,' Dina commented.<br /> 'That's not nice,' Lily responded.<br /> 'It's the truth. You should hear what Mable says about you. Brandy can't even dress decently at home. Who is she flaunting for?' Dina countered.<br /> Dina never liked Brandy as she tormented Lily growing up. Everything had to be her way and if Lily resisted, Brandy made sure to hurt her in some way. As soon as Lily could shift, Dina made it her business to take a swipe at Brandy.<br /> Lily and Brandy entered the dining hall where her parents were. They were sipping spirits and talking but stopped as soon as they entered.<br /> "Oh, you look so lovely!" her mother said to Brandy.<br /> Lily had to refrain from rolling her eyes as Brandy practically glowed from her mother's compliment. Brandy gave Lily a smug look before sitting next to their mother.<br /> Her mother gave Lily a momentary glance before saying, "Oh, Lily. You know, red isn't a good color for you, but at least you've been eating well at school. How are your studies going?"<br /> "I passed all my exams. Straight As again," Lily said happily.<br /> Lily sat down in front of Brandy, her mother, and her father. She thought it was odd that they were sitting across from her but pushed the thought out of her mind.<br /> Her mother casually remarked, "That's lovely, honey," before changing the subject as if concluding a formality. "Do you have that dress I mentioned, Brandy? The one in white?"<br /> "Yes, I did. I got it at a discount too. We had a credit once we returned the other dress," Brandy explained.<br /> Lily lost her enthusiasm when she understood that, yet again, no one was interested in what she had accomplished. She poured herself a glass of spirits and downed it. Lily looked at her father, who seemed too busy to greet her while he was looking at his phone.<br /> 'Do not worry about them. We have mates now. They will be our family,' Dina said to cheer Lily up. Lily only had to look forward to returning to her dorm and the upcoming mating ceremony. She would be where she was wanted, with Matthew.<br /> Her mother and Brandy had been conversing when her father cleared his throat, drawing their attention to him. Her father said, "I am happy that you are doing well in your studies, Lily, but there won't be a need to go back in the Spring."<br /> "What do you mean?" Lily asked.<br /> "Now that you are mated, it is not a productive use of your time. You must get ready to be a devoted mate," Her father responded.<br /> "Well, I can do both. I have already worked it out. I will be able to attend Luna lessons during the day and school at night," Lily explained. She spent a lot of time and effort with the academic advisor to make that arrangement.<br /> "That money could be used for something else, like your sister's mating ceremony," her father proposed.<br /> "Brandy! You have a mate?! That's exciting! Why didn't you tell me? We can go dress shopping together!" Lily exclaimed happily.<br /> Brandy scoffed and said, "You won't need a dress. Daddy, just tell her already. This is just sad."<br /> "Tell me what?" Lily said, looking confused as she turned to look back at her father. "Tell me what, Dad?"<br /> "I had a discussion with Alpha Jack of the Grey Blood Pack. His son, Matthew, will become the new Alpha in a few months. His father and I have agreed that Matthew needs to have a strong mate by his side to lead the pack successfully," Lily's father explained, "And that is not you." <br /> Lily felt as if her whole world had been turned upside down. She didn't know if she wanted to scream or cry. How could they make this decision for her?<br /> "In three days, you will attend the rejection ceremony, and then in a week, you will have a mating ceremony with someone more on your level, his brother, Garrett Hunter."<br /> Lily stared in horror at her father. She couldn't make sense of what he was saying. Why would Matthew reject her? When they talked on the phone all day, he never mentioned it.<br /> "You're joking," Lily said. "You have to be joking." <br /> Her father scowled at her because he disliked repeating himself. He paused for a moment to collect himself before saying, "This is no joke. You will be marrying Garrett Hunter."<br /> When Lily heard her father say those words, her heart sank. "I am his fated mate. We're meant to be together. Why would he want to reject me? There must be a mistake!"<br /> "Lily, you're an omega. No respectable Alpha would want you as their Luna. We're saving you the agony of having to deal with your mate having a mistress," her mother explained, "and it's not like you won't have a mate."<br /> "It's what you deserve, Lily. Garrett is perfect for you," Brandy said smugly. <br /> Garrett? Garrett Hunter?? The disfigured, rejected brother of Matthew? This had to be some sort of joke. They couldn't possibly be serious. But her parents were not laughing.<br /> Lily slid her seat back and stood up. She ran back to her room, slamming the door behind her. Brandy stood up to bring her back downstairs, but her mother stopped her.<br /> "Leave her alone. There is nowhere she can go. This is something she must accept," her mother stated.<br /> "Pick up the phone, Matthew. Come on!" Lily murmured as she dialed his number for the tenth time. It just rang again and again until it went to voicemail. Lily didn't bother leaving another voicemail because she had already left five.<br /> Lily sighed in frustration and tossed her phone to the floor before pacing the room. Why would her parents subject her to such cruelty? Wasn't it enough that they treated her like trash because she was an omega? But now they were going to take this away from her as well?!<br /> Lily nearly crashed into the wall to get to her phone when it buzzed on the bed. Her heart sank again when she realized it was Tiffany, not Matthew, calling. Lily answered the phone.<br /> "Hey girlie! It has been hours. What was the dinner about? Are you..." Tiffany started.<br /> Lily interjected and said, "Can I come over? I can't stay here. Please say yes."<br /> Hearing her tone, Tiffany became serious and asked, "What's wrong? Your sister is bothering you again?"<br /> "No. It's much worse. Please tell me I can come over," Lily pleaded.<br /> "Yes, you can come. I am not leaving for my parents' until tomorrow. Where are you? I can come to get you," Tiffany offered.<br /> "No. I will come to you," Lily said, "Thank you." She quickly hung up the phone. Lily went to her closet and grabbed an overnight bag. She yanked her dress off and changed into a t-shirt and workout pants.<br /> Lily then began packing items she didn't want to lose and enough clothes to get her through the holidays. She had no intention of coming back here.<br /> The door to her bedroom swung open, causing Lily to jump. She turned to see Mira, one of the omegas working in the kitchen. Mira placed her finger on her lips before she slowly closed the door behind her.<br /> "They told you," Mira said. It was more of a statement than a question. It made Lily sick to her stomach. Everyone had been smiling in her face. Did everyone but her know? It was humiliating that this was kept from her. "I was commanded not to tell you. I really wanted to."<br /> "It's fine, Mira. I know you wouldn't betray me," Lily responded. It would be physically impossible for Mira to go against a command. Perhaps if she were a Gamma or even a Beta, but as an Omega, the pain of it would have killed her wolf, which would've killed her.<br /> "I won't let them force me," Lily declared. "I can't let them take one of the only things that have made me happy."<br /> Mira and Lily grew very close growing up. As they were both omegas and Lily was excluded from high-ranking wolf activities, she spent most of her time with Mira. Mira's father, the pack doctor, was the reason she wanted to become a doctor in the first place.<br /> "Then, let me help you," Mira said, "I can get you out of here. They planned to leave you alone for the rest of the weekend."<br /> "You can't. If they find out..."<br /> "They'll assume I helped you even if I didn't. I'll be beaten no matter what, but I won't die," Mira countered, interrupting her. "Dad is already outside with a car to take you wherever you want to go."<br /> Lily hugged Mira tightly. Mira smiled slightly, wanting to go with her, but she was bound to the pack grounds. Leaving or even going rogue would harm her father's position in the pack. She couldn't risk it.<br /> "Thank you, Mira," Lily said.<br /> Tiffany opened her front door to see Lily standing like a beat dog in her doorway. Lily waved to the car that drove away. Tiffany pulled her into her home and quickly closed the door. Lily immediately began sobbing uncontrollably.<br /> "Lily, what's going on? What happened?" Tiffany asked, leading her to the sofa. She had already prepared Lily's favorite meal as well as hot cocoa.<br /> "They are trying to force me into a rejection ceremony," Lily managed to say.<br /> "What? Why? They can't do that. It'd be spitting in the Goddess' face. You could end up cursed or worse," Tiffany exclaimed.<br /> "They don't care. They don't think I'd be a fit for him because I'm an omega," Lily stated.<br /> "That's not up to them. That's up to the Goddess, and the Goddess wants you and Matthew to be together," Tiffany stated.<br /> "They don't see it that way. They..." Lily stopped in mid sentence as a horrible pain gripped her chest. She gasped as she clutched her chest and tried to slow her breathing.<br /> "Lily? Is it one of your panic attacks?" Tiffany asked.<br /> Lily could only nod, unable to speak as she concentrated on breathing as the pain radiated through her. She suffered from panic attacks for a long time. Lily assumed it was because of stress. It would eventually fade, thanks to Dina's assistance.<br /> Lily gasped in relief as the pain began to fade, and she said, "I'm okay now."<br /> "You need to speak with Matthew. You two can elope, and they won't be able to do anything about it,"<br /> "Elope?"<br /> "Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?" Tiffany asked as she walked Lily out of her apartment. She didn't want to leave her in such a terrible situation.<br /> "No, I need to do this alone," Lily answered with a weak smile. She couldn't get in contact with Matthew all night. Lily needed to speak with him. Whatever happened between her and Matthew, she would have to deal with it alone. Lily didn't want to get her too caught up in her family drama.<br /> "Well, you know where my spare key is," Tiffany said.<br /> "Don't worry about me. I'll be okay. Matthew and I will elope, and everything will be fine," Lily said.<br /> Tiffany smiled slightly, but Lily noticed that her eyes looked somewhat sad. She had known Tiffany long enough to know that she was holding back. Before Lily could ask Tiffany what she was thinking, Lily's cab arrived.<br /> Tiffany hugged her again and said, "Keep me updated. You know my parents will accept you with open arms. They said the offer is still open if you want to join my pack."<br /> Lily nodded and got into the cab. She waved goodbye before telling the cab driver, "10 Armstead Place." The cab driver nodded and drove off.<br /> The drive didn't take long. All the while, she could feel a stabbing pain in her chance. It was another anxiety attack. She had never felt so bad before.<br /> "Ma'am, are you okay?" the cab driver asked, noticing her distress.<br /> "Yes, I am fine. Thank you," Lily answered. "Just having a little panic attack, I think."<br /> 'It's the stress,' Dina said to her. 'I am doing everything I can to dull it. I can't reach Baldur. I don't know why he isn't responding to me. Do you think our father or maybe his father did something?'<br /> Baldur was Matthew's wolf. He was as happy as Dina when they learned that they were mates. As much as Lily and Matthew talked on the phone, Dina and Baldur communicated more telepathically.<br /> 'It could be. I can't believe it. I don't want to believe that Matthew would agree to this. Maybe he is cutting off all communication because he doesn't want anyone to find him. No one knows about his apartment in the city,' Lily responded.<br /> The city was a neutral zone for all supernatural creatures. Pack hierarchy or mutual dislike of different races wasn't tolerated here. The elders made it a point that all supernatural children grew up aware of others to squash any ignorance. It was a good idea in theory, but many outside factors were at play. People couldn't help but judge one another.<br /> "We're here," the cab driver said, bringing Lily out of her thoughts. She pulled out $40 from her wallet and said, "Keep the change." She got out of the car and rushed up the steps to Matthew's apartment.<br /> Lily had been there more than once over the weekend. Her family never knew when she was home, and she wanted to keep it that way. When it would get bad at home, Matthew was a reprieve for her as Lily didn't want to have to deal with her family any more than she had to.<br /> Lily quickly grabbed the spare key under the mat and opened the door. She stepped into his apartment, and the pain seemed to intensify. Lily gripped her chest and almost fell face-first into the carpet. She used the wall to move further into his apartment.<br /> There was a smell that she couldn't quite place. It made her hackles rise. She felt angry for no reason.<br /> 'Find him now,' Dina growled within her.<br /> 'What's wrong?' Lily asked, but Dina only responded with a growl.<br /> "Oh, Matthew, deeper! Oh, yes! Pull my hair!"<br /> An all-too-familiar voice broke the silence, and Lily could now hear the slapping of skin. As she approached his bedroom, it became increasingly louder. Lily swallowed hard as she tried to process what she was hearing and what she didn't want to believe was happening. Lily's hand shivered as she was about to place her hand on the door.<br /> 'We must see this,' Dina growled. 'Open the door.'<br /> Lily slowly pushed open the door. There in front of her was Brandy, her sister, on all knees, back arched, while her fated mate was thrusting in her with abandon. Brandy lifted her head and smirked at Lily. It finally clicked now.<br /> Matthew didn't answer his phone because he was with her.<br /> The anxiety attacks, the waves of pain were Matthew making love to her.<br /> Lily was almost catatonic as she watched the betrayal before her eyes. This was supposed to be her. She had waited years for him, and here he was having intercourse with this bimbo in front of her.<br /> "Oh, I'm coming," Matthew groaned as he released into Brandy. Brandy's eyes rolled in satisfaction as she bounced back against Matthew, milking him of every drop.<br /> Lily gripped the side of the door frame, her claws going straight through as she tried to compose herself. The sudden movement caused Matthew to look up. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw her.<br /> "Oh hello, sister. Did you enjoy the show?" Brandy mocked as Lily walked into the room. Lily said nothing as she approached Brandy. With all her might, Lily slapped Brandy hard enough to send her into the headboard.<br /> "You bimbo!" Brandy yelled as she gripped her head in pain. Lily slapped her again before Matthew caught her wrist. She used her other hand to slap Matthew across the face with strength she didn't know she had. Her claws left gashes on the side of his face.<br /> "Lily, what the heck?" Matthew exclaimed.<br /> "Don't ever speak to us, you filthy dog," Lily growled out. Her eyes were silver as it was Dina now talking. "All this time, you betrayed us for this bimbo!"<br /> "You have to understand, Lily. I didn't have a choice. I..."<br /> "Enough of your lies! I will go through with the rejection ceremony. We can do it tonight because I want to be rid of you. I'll take whatever curse the Goddess dishes out!" Lily screamed before storming out, leaving the door wide open.<br /> "Don't you think that is inappropriate?" Kenneth asked his Luna from the doorway of their bedroom. <br /> "Not at all. It is a joyous occasion," Mandy said as she applied burgundy lipstick and stood up. She brushed the wrinkles out of her blue sweater dress as she looked herself over in the mirror before approaching him with a slight smile. "You should change. That suit is so depressing."<br /> "The suit is proper attire for the custom. You shouldn't take this much glee in her suffering," Kenneth responded, causing Mandy to frown. <br /> Mandy scoffed and said, "Don't try to act like you care about the little brat now. Don't be a hypocrite. You could care less and this arrangement will benefit the both of us."<br /> "At least make it believable in front of the Hunters," Kenneth reasoned. Mandy rolled her eyes. Of course she would behave. What kind of idiot did he take her for?<br /> "Come. You wouldn't want to keep Lily waiting," Mandy said condescendingly. <br /> Again, Kenneth didn't respond and followed Mandy to the entertainment hall. Both packs were in attendance. Both acknowledged their presence, showing their necks to them both. <br /> Alpha Jack and Luna Kelly looked agitated by the entire situation. The Luna of Grey Blood Pack was very against the rejection ceremony. However, she didn't have much say in the situation since both Alphas agreed to it. <br /> "Where is she?" Kenneth asked one of the omegas that were serving spirits. <br /> "She is coming, my Alpha. We are watching her closely. There is no chance she will run away again," the omega answered. <br /> Kenneth nodded and walked to the stage with Jack following behind him. He took a spoon to his spirits glass to get everyone's attention. <br /> "Thank you for joining us here tonight to celebrate the union of two great packs," Kenneth began and turned to Jack, "It is an honor that our packs will be united." <br /> "Yes, we look forward to our unified strength," Jack nodded. <br /> "Lily, Brandy, and Matthew Hunter, please come up here," Kenneth said. <br /> Brandy quickly came to greet her father. Kenneth frowned at her attire as he reluctantly hugged her. She was always scantily clad, even after telling her to dress appropriately for the occasion. <br /> 'Like mother, like daughter,' Kenneth's wolf, Jasper, said before growling in irritation at seeing Matthew. Kenneth had recently learned that Matthew had been sleeping with Brandy behind Lily's back. As a father and a believer of old customs, he wanted to choke him, but it was better this way. At least one of his daughters would be a proper Luna.<br /> 'We should tear his throat out for humiliating Lily,' Jasper growled.<br /> 'Calm down,' Kenneth told him.<br /> 'You're a pathetic father,' Jasper responded before blocking himself from Kenneth like he always did. <br /> After a few minutes, Lily did not show. Kenneth frowned and he spoke over the microphone, "Where is Lily? Bring her here!" He didn't need her defying him in front of both packs. This union had to happen. <br /> "I am here, father!"<br /> Matthew stood on the stage awkwardly. He didn't expect that both packs would be here for this. Matthew assumed that this would be a private affair, but he knew his mother had to have had a hand in this. <br /> Kelly had been horrified and disappointed in Matthew when she discovered that Matthew had been sleeping with Lily's little sister. No one in their line had ever denied the Moon Goddess' will up until now. The only thing that calmed her was that Lily would still marry into the pack. <br /> Matthew didn't really want to be mated with Brandy. He just wanted to have fun before he was forever bound to Lily. However, he understood why his father wanted him to mate Mandy instead. An Alpha had to be seen as strong. A weak Luna was a liability. He could not rule a pack with an omega Luna.<br /> 'It is not the right choice!' Baldur growled within him. 'Why did the Moon Goddess curse me to be bonded to you until death? She is meant for us! You know it!'<br /> 'There is nothing we can do now. It is done,' Matthew responded.<br /> 'You fool. You're going to regret this.' Baldur warned before Matthew suppressed him again like he always did when he didn't want to hear what he had to say. <br /> After Kenneth and his father Jack's speech, there was a pause as they waited for Lily to appear. She had not shown up, which infuriated Kenneth. As he demanded to know where Lily was, her voice rang out. <br /> "I am here, father!"<br /> Lily emerged from the crowd, taking Matthew's breath away. There were murmurs from the crowd as they watched Lily. She wore a simple form-fitting strapless white dress with an overlay of lace. Her hair was pulled up in a bun, and a white veil covered her face. Lily wore her wedding dress to the rejection ceremony. <br /> When she got to the stage, she hugged her father, ignored Mandy, and curtsied to Alpha Jack and Luna Kelly before taking her position in front of Matthew. Lily kept a calm expression, but Matthew could see the fury in Lily's eyes. <br /> "Lily, I..." Matthew started, but she raised her hand, stopping him. <br /> Lily gave her hand to Jack and nodded to him. Jack smirked. This little female had sass. It was a shame that she was not an Alpha. Jack took the ceremonial blade and cut her palm. Matthew gave his hand to Kenneth, and he cut Matthew's hand. <br /> "I... I..." Matthew stammered. He found that he could not bring himself to say the words. Everything in him told him it was wrong. "Father, I can't. I..."<br /> "I, Lily Bray, the first-born daughter of Alpha Kenneth Bray, and my wolf, Dina, reject you, Matthew Hunter, the first-born son of Kenneth Hunter, and your wolf Baldur for your betrayal of our mate bond with my sister, Brandy," Lily said firmly as she grabbed Matthew's hand. "Do you accept?"	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987,470	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987440}'	No	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	1103239247430242	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	I fell in love with my friend with benefits, but he was a werewolf.<br /> “Verity, I head back Sunday to my pack and may find my mate there.” Axel said.<br /> I stared at him, and tears brimmed my eyes. I had to turn away and look away. I didn’t want him to see how upset I was.<br /> Why was he telling me this?<br /> Why could he leave me alone?<br /> "You're going to abandon me?" I asked.<br /> “I didn’t want to make you cry, sweetheart,” he said. “I wanted to tell you the truth.”<br /> Okay, I knew. He'll be with his so-called mate, and I needed to get away and start over.<br /> ————————<br /> Verity<br /> I was already for Axel.<br /> I walked out of my bedroom in a little black dress. I had no underwear on, but the dress was comfortable to wear without any, as the material was soft against my skin.<br /> I ordered a pizza for us and put the TV on. I placed it on the music channel as I thought it would set the mood somehow.<br /> I might come across as desperate, but I liked him.<br /> I knew we wouldn’t go into intercourse straightaway as he liked to talk about his day and would want to know about mine. We would make conversation, and I knew he would be the one to instigate what he wanted.<br /> I walked around the flat barefooted, ensuring nothing was out and looked tidy.<br /> I glanced at the clock, and Axel would be here any minute.<br /> I could feel my stomach go into knots; butterflies were fluttering around. He caused all this every time he was near me.<br /> I didn’t know why?<br /> I walked over to the kitchen section of the flat and went to the fridge. I pulled out some drink and closed the door.<br /> I took the drink into the living room and placed them on the table when a knock on the door made me jump slightly.<br /> I knew it was him as he was always on time.<br /> I glanced around and made sure everything was ready.<br /> I looked to the door and sighed.<br /> I walked over to the front door and opened it.<br /> I held onto the door for dear life as I stared at the giant man, wolf, before me. He looked stunning in his crisp black button-down shirt and pants. His brown hair was tossed to the side, and his eyes were on me.<br /> Axel gave me his devilish grin as his eyes roamed over my body and went back to meet my eyes. “Gorgeous as always, sweetheart,” he rasped as he moved forward, making me sidestep out of the way.<br /> He stops before me and tilts his head down, moving toward me.<br /> My breath gets caught in my mouth as his cologne hits my nose and goes straight to my core, igniting every desire I have for him and sending me into a complete mess as wetness pools my folds.<br /> He does this all the time to me.<br /> Axel moves closer and pecks my cheek but pulls back slightly as his eyes land on mine.<br /> He licks his lips as his eyes go to mine but goes back to my eyes.<br /> “You better calm down, sweetheart,” he growled, placing a hand on my waist and pulling me closer. His head dips again, but it is closer to my ear. “I can smell your arousal. I don’t want to have my dessert first.”<br /> I gulped.<br /> Axel places a peck on my cheek again and steps back.<br /> His hand leaves my waist, and he walks into my flat like he owns the place.<br /> He walked over to the couch and sat down.<br /> I was about to close the door, but the pizza delivery guy stood outside.<br /> I smiled and grabbed my purse. I paid him, and he handed me the pizzas.<br /> I noticed him check me out, but something shadowed behind me, and I knew who it was; Axel. The man took one look at Axel and went white before walking away.<br /> I glanced over my shoulder to look at Axel, but his eyes were on the man that left. He looked like he wanted to kill.<br /> I didn’t know whether to be flattered or not.<br /> Axel took the pizzas off me and walked back over to the couch.<br /> I closed the door, walked over to him, and sat next to him on the couch.<br /> Axel grabbed a pizza slice while I helped myself to one of mine. “So, how have you been, gorgeous?” he asked before he took a bite.<br /> I looked at him and smiled. “I’ve been good,” I said. “I have been busy in the café and spending time with Kelly and the others.”<br /> Axel nodded while he chewed.<br /> “How are things with you?” I asked. “Anything exciting happening?”<br /> I bit into my pizza slice and looked at Axel, who was staring at me.<br /> “Everything is fine,” he murmured, his eyes changed black but back to his color. I knew it was his wolf, as he had explained before. “The business is going well, and we even got a few new clients from the human town. We are doing really. The pack is doing well too. We have been training more lately, especially as the alpha is soon giving his title to his son. Also, Mace, my wolf, is excited about what is coming tomorrow, but we don’t have to talk about that part. Not now, at least.”<br /> I nodded but stared at him.<br /> “What is Mace excited about?” I asked. “You don’t have to wait.”<br /> I took another bite of my pizza and looked at him.<br /> Axel looked at me but didn’t say anything.<br /> He stared for a moment and let out a sigh. “Verity,” he said and moved slightly to face me. “I know I never mentioned about mates when we have talked about wolves, so I think I should tell you this before we start; this will be the last weekend I might be here to see you.”<br /> I stared at him, dumbfounded.<br /> What was he on about? Mates?<br /> Axel cleared his throat, moved his hand, and placed it into mine.<br /> “Verity, our wolves, have a soulmate,” he said. “They have destined mates, people with who they will spend the rest of their lives together.”<br /> I stared at him.<br /> My mouth went dry.<br /> He might find his soulmate.<br /> I cleared my throat and nodded for him to carry on.<br /> “We find our mates when we turn twenty-one,” he said. “I turn twenty-one in the week. I am here today to finish a business deal, and I head back Sunday to my pack and may find my mate there.”<br /> I stared at him, and tears brimmed my eyes. I had to turn away and look away. I didn’t want him to see how upset I was.<br /> Why was he telling me this?<br /> Why could he leave me alone?<br /> Axel’s hand left my hand, and I could feel movement. I felt his hand go to my shoulder, and he moves me to look at him.<br /> I try to fight him, but he leans toward me and places his head on my shoulder. “I know this hurts,” he whispered. “I wanted to see you before I left. You have a special place in my heart whenever I come here.”<br /> I sniffed as a lone tear escaped my eye.<br /> Kelly was right; he was going to hurt me. I was already hurting.<br /> I moved slightly, which made him move his head from my shoulder. I turned back around and looked at him.<br /> Axel’s face softened as his finger went to my cheek to catch another stray tear that fell.<br /> “I didn’t want to make you cry, sweetheart,” he said. “I wanted to tell you the truth.”<br /> I nodded.<br /> As his finger left my cheek, I sat there, and he placed his hand back in his lap.<br /> We sat in silence for a while.<br /> I couldn’t stomach my pizza.<br /> Axel ate his pizza.<br /> I felt sick.<br /> I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that I wouldn’t see him again.<br /> I had been staring at my table for a few moments, but there was something I wanted to ask. I wanted some hope that there could be for us.<br /> “Do you get mates who are humans, or is it just wolves?” I asked as I turned to look at him.<br /> Axel looked at me with a stunned expression and cleared his throat. “Why would you ask that?” he asked.<br /> I shrugged and looked away.<br /> I didn’t want to tell him how I felt or what I wanted.<br /> “Verity,” he said. “Humans could never be mated to a wolf. It is not safe for them.”<br /> I didn’t say, but I looked at him.<br /> His eyes searched mine and softened slightly.<br /> “Look, I am here for three days,” he said. “I want to see you all weekend and spend this time with you.”<br /> I didn’t know what to say to that; I didn’t even know whether I should feel flattered or not that he wanted to see me.<br /> “Verity,” he said and moved slightly.<br /> I didn’t know what he was doing until it was too late as he moved to the side of me and placed his hands on my waist and lifted me effortlessly, and made me straddle him.<br /> My eyes widened as I stared at him.<br /> His hands rested on my waist as his eyes bore into mine.<br /> “Please,” he whispered as he moved slightly. “Peck me.”<br /> I stared at him.<br /> I couldn’t help but bite my lip.<br /> He looked delicious to have right now.<br /> His eyes went to my mouth and then back to mine.<br /> He moves quickly and places his lips on mine, and I instantly melt into him as I let him peck me. His hands move to my arse cheeks, squeezing them hard, making me gasp. He took that as an opportunity to slide his tongue in and claim my mouth, devouring every inch he could take.<br /> I don’t know what came over me, but if this is to be my last weekend with him, I am certainly making the most of it, I thought.<br /> -<br /> I feel the warmth hit my face.<br /> I moved slightly and opened my eyes but was blinded by the sun.<br /> I forgot to close my blinds last night.<br /> As my eyes adjusted to the light, I thought of last night’s events, which made my face blush slightly.<br /> I wonder if anyone heard me, but the other question was, did anyone look through my bedroom window at the show Axel and I put on?<br /> My stomach churns at the mere thought of Axel as I look over to the other side of me.<br /> I felt my stomach drop as I gazed at the space beside me.<br /> I felt hurt.<br /> He always did this when he came here, whether at the hotel or my flat; he would leave without saying a word to me: no note explaining anything, just nothing.<br /> At least I was in my flat this time, I thought.<br /> The last time we hooked up, it was at the hotel. I felt so ashamed of leaving the room. He left me there on my own. I had to dress and make my shameful retreat to my car with the receptionist giving me a knowing look like I was doing the walk of shame.<br /> I felt embarrassed.<br /> I felt wetness on my cheek as I stared at the space next to me.<br /> I moved and sat up in bed, leaning against the headboard.<br /> I moved the back of my hand to my cheeks and wiped the stray tears that fell.<br /> I knew why I was crying; it wasn’t hard to work out why.<br /> I was left alone with no words, and last night’s conversation came crashing into my head.<br /> This was the last weekend I was going to see him.<br /> He was going to be looking for his mate, his soulmate.<br /> I felt a pang of hurt hit my chest like it was crushing me.<br /> Tears fell more.<br /> Knowing it would be my last night with him, I didn’t know if I could see him again tonight.<br /> It hurt every time he left me without a word, but knowing it was the last time I would ever see him again made it even worse.<br /> The pain in my chest worsened, but I sat there as I let the tears flow.<br /> I was in pain.<br /> I was losing someone I cared about, someone who might have a soulmate thats picked out for him. The thought was like a punch to the gut.<br /> -<br /> I was dosing off on the couch and must have fallen asleep as I woke up to screenshots of shows popping up on my TV.<br /> I moved and stared, wondering what the time was, and glanced toward the clock.<br /> I knew it was getting late, about ten pm, as I woke up later.<br /> I let out a sigh but heard a ping from my phone.<br /> I didn’t even look at it all day, so I left the couch and headed over to my phone.<br /> I picked it up and looked at who had messaged me.<br /> There was only one message, no one had contacted, but only one, and it was from him.<br /> I stared at the notification for a moment but clicked on it.<br /> “Hey gorgeous, come over to the hotel about midnight; I want to finish what I started last night,” it read.<br /> My stomach was in a knot as I re-read the message.<br /> After a long time, I must have read the message a dozen times before I placed the phone back on the counter.<br /> What was I going to do?<br /> Should I go to him?<br /> My core tightened at the possibility of seeing him again, knowing what we would do when I arrived, but part of me was hurt.<br /> The conversation about finding his mate popped into my head. How could someone hook up with someone knowing that they had a soulmate out there that was made for them?<br /> If humans had that chance, we would jump at the opportunity. Knowing that someone was made for us and only for us sounded like a dream to us, but for werewolves to have that made me wish I could be one.<br /> I stared at the phone but backed away slowly, but stopped and turned to look at my lounge.<br /> I couldn’t text him back.<br /> I didn’t know what I wanted to do.<br /> I was in two minds about whether I should or shouldn’t go.<br /> Thanks to him, my heart begged me not to, as it was already broken.<br /> My core had other ideas; knowing there would never be a chance to see him again made it worse. He was the only man I felt something with, and I even loved the intercourse we had together.<br /> It was hard to figure out.<br /> I could get changed and decide then, I thought.<br /> I turned around and headed to the bathroom, knowing I needed to look at myself in the mirror.<br /> I knew I had puffy eyes due to all the crying I did.<br /> I walked into the bathroom and switched on the light.<br /> I stood in front of the mirror and grimaced at my reflection.<br /> I looked hideous.<br /> My eyes were bloodshot and puffy.<br /> I had ice cream all around my mouth.<br /> I placed the plug in the sink and ran the top. I filled the sink with cold water and washed my face.<br /> Whatever I decided, I knew giving myself a cold wash was good. It would help with the puffiness and cool down my face.<br /> I washed and dried my face.<br /> I looked back up and thought that would do for now.<br /> I turned around, switching the light off as I headed through the door and into my bedroom.<br /> I knew I had to change, but I couldn’t be bothered.<br /> I quickly glanced at my make-up counter and placed a few items in a small bag. I looked at myself in the mirror and thought I could wear makeup before seeing him.<br /> Every time I think about Axel, my stomach churns.<br /> My little makeup bag was done, and I looked down at my clothes; I knew there was no point in changing as my clothes would soon come off.<br /> Again, my stomach churned, but this time it was unease that came in.<br /> It felt wrong to say things that I knew my clothes would be off, even before I went to him.<br /> I knew what we were, but I also knew I had feelings for someone I shouldn’t.<br /> I looked back at my reflection in my makeup mirror and sighed.<br /> I placed the small makeup bag under my arm, walked toward the back of my door, and grabbed my hoodie before I headed out of my room.<br /> I walked over to the counter where my phone was and picked it up. There were no other messages, not even from Axel.<br /> I sighed and walked over to the couch.<br /> I picked up the remote and pointed it at the TV to switch it off.<br /> The room went dark instantly.<br /> I knew my way around this flat as I grew attached to it.<br /> I walked over to the front door and grabbed my keys from the hook by the side of the door.<br /> I pulled open the door and walked through, closing it behind me.<br /> I quickly locked the door.<br /> I quickly placed my hoodie on and walked out through the door.<br /> I knew I was early, but I didn’t care.<br /> Axel knew I would stay out of sight when I got to the hotel; he showed me the back entrance to the hotel the last time. There was a staircase I could go up, but knowing that he was in the same room as he always was, I wasn’t looking forward to walking up six flights of stairs.<br /> As I stepped outside, I looked around and found my car on the opposite side.<br /> I used my car to go to the hotel to see Axel and visit the nearby town. The town has many features there, including a small bookstore. I love it there as they sell all the old classics, such as Jane Eyre, but the owner gets books in if she hasn’t got the one you want. I know all too well, as I wanted an erotic book that Kelly told me about that she saw on TikTok. When I asked the woman if she had a copy, she looked like she would choke on her coffee. She gave me a knowing look but never said anything.<br /> I walk over to my car and climb in.<br /> I quickly started the engine and made my way to the hotel.<br /> The hotel was twenty minutes away by car and not far from where I lived.<br /> I drove in silence.<br /> There weren’t many cars on the road as most of the townspeople walked as everything you need is within walking distance.<br /> I kept my eyes on the road, but my mind kept wondering whether I was doing the right thing.<br /> I drove in a daze till I got to the junction.<br /> The sign to the hotel was in front of me, pointing left.<br /> I stopped at the junction but didn’t move as I stared at the sign; something was stopping me from going.	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987,498	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987388}'	No	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	1458107671501044	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"In three days, you will attend the rejection ceremony, and then in a week, you will have a mating ceremony with someone more on your level, his brother, Garrett Hunter."<br /> "You're joking," Lily said. "You have to be joking." <br /> Garrett? Garrett Hunter?? The disfigured, rejected brother of Matthew? This had to be some sort of joke. They couldn't possibly be serious. But her parents were not laughing.<br /> "This is no joke. You will be marrying Garrett Hunter."<br /> "I am his fated mate. We're meant to be together. Why would he want to reject me? There must be a mistake!"<br /> "Lily, you're an omega. No respectable Alpha would want you as their Luna. We're saving you the agony of having to deal with your mate having a mistress," her mother explained.<br /> ______________<br /> Lily Bray stood in front of the mirror admiring herself. Her skin glowed from her previous run with the pups of the pack. Even though she was the daughter of the Alpha, she enjoyed helping out with the pups.<br /> 'You should wear the red dress,' Dina, her wolf, suggested.<br /> 'You're just being petty,' Lily replied as she looked at the dresses on her bed. The festive red would be the best choice since all her other dresses were too bright for the winter. She picked it up and looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> 'No, I'm not. Matthew said we look nice in red. We should wear it! It's also one of the colors in his pack,' Dina added.<br /> Lily smiled at the thought of wearing the colors of the Grey Blood Pack. She, of course, was going to be their Luna after the mating ceremony. The very thought of it made her blush. Who would've thought that she would be mated to a future Alpha?<br /> 'We deserve it, no matter our rank! Matthew doesn't care that we are an Omega, so we shouldn't care anymore either,' Dina said confidently, 'Put on the red dress.'<br /> Lily didn't need to be convinced as she quickly began to get dressed. She could hear the clicking of heels and immediately knew who it was before she heard the voice.<br /> "Lily, what's taking you so long?" Her sister, Brandy, yelled from outside her bedroom door.<br /> "Coming!" Lily quickly put on lip gloss and smoothed out the wrinkles in her festive red dress before rushing to the door. She opened it to see Brandy standing there looking uninterested as always.<br /> "Took you long enough," Brandy said. She looked her up and down and her eye twitched slightly before saying, "Cute dress." Anyone that didn't know Brandy would have thought she was complimenting Lily, but Lily knew better. Brandy disapproved of everything she wore and did.<br /> "You're just upset that you couldn't find the dress in your size," Lily retorted. She knew that Brandy was looking at the dress. It wasn't her finest moment to be so petty, but she found some satisfaction from it as Brandy always got what she wanted.<br /> Brandy replied with a scowl, "That dress is old news. I found one that was much better and more fitting for me." She walked past Lily, making sure to bump her with her shoulder. Lily resisted the urge to snarl. She would not let her ruin the evening.<br /> Brandy wore a low-cut black form-fitting dress with black heels. Her hair was pulled up high in a ponytail. She had blush on her cheek, and she wore bright red lipstick.<br /> 'She looks like a street walker and ugly at that,' Dina commented.<br /> 'That's not nice,' Lily responded.<br /> 'It's the truth. You should hear what Mable says about you. Brandy can't even dress decently at home. Who is she flaunting for?' Dina countered.<br /> Dina never liked Brandy as she tormented Lily growing up. Everything had to be her way and if Lily resisted, Brandy made sure to hurt her in some way. As soon as Lily could shift, Dina made it her business to take a swipe at Brandy.<br /> Lily and Brandy entered the dining hall where her parents were. They were sipping spirits and talking but stopped as soon as they entered.<br /> "Oh, you look so lovely!" her mother said to Brandy.<br /> Lily had to refrain from rolling her eyes as Brandy practically glowed from her mother's compliment. Brandy gave Lily a smug look before sitting next to their mother.<br /> Her mother gave Lily a momentary glance before saying, "Oh, Lily. You know, red isn't a good color for you, but at least you've been eating well at school. How are your studies going?"<br /> "I passed all my exams. Straight As again," Lily said happily.<br /> Lily sat down in front of Brandy, her mother, and her father. She thought it was odd that they were sitting across from her but pushed the thought out of her mind.<br /> Her mother casually remarked, "That's lovely, honey," before changing the subject as if concluding a formality. "Do you have that dress I mentioned, Brandy? The one in white?"<br /> "Yes, I did. I got it at a discount too. We had a credit once we returned the other dress," Brandy explained.<br /> Lily lost her enthusiasm when she understood that, yet again, no one was interested in what she had accomplished. She poured herself a glass of spirits and downed it. Lily looked at her father, who seemed too busy to greet her while he was looking at his phone.<br /> 'Do not worry about them. We have mates now. They will be our family,' Dina said to cheer Lily up. Lily only had to look forward to returning to her dorm and the upcoming mating ceremony. She would be where she was wanted, with Matthew.<br /> Her mother and Brandy had been conversing when her father cleared his throat, drawing their attention to him. Her father said, "I am happy that you are doing well in your studies, Lily, but there won't be a need to go back in the Spring."<br /> "What do you mean?" Lily asked.<br /> "Now that you are mated, it is not a productive use of your time. You must get ready to be a devoted mate," Her father responded.<br /> "Well, I can do both. I have already worked it out. I will be able to attend Luna lessons during the day and school at night," Lily explained. She spent a lot of time and effort with the academic advisor to make that arrangement.<br /> "That money could be used for something else, like your sister's mating ceremony," her father proposed.<br /> "Brandy! You have a mate?! That's exciting! Why didn't you tell me? We can go dress shopping together!" Lily exclaimed happily.<br /> Brandy scoffed and said, "You won't need a dress. Daddy, just tell her already. This is just sad."<br /> "Tell me what?" Lily said, looking confused as she turned to look back at her father. "Tell me what, Dad?"<br /> "I had a discussion with Alpha Jack of the Grey Blood Pack. His son, Matthew, will become the new Alpha in a few months. His father and I have agreed that Matthew needs to have a strong mate by his side to lead the pack successfully," Lily's father explained, "And that is not you." <br /> Lily felt as if her whole world had been turned upside down. She didn't know if she wanted to scream or cry. How could they make this decision for her?<br /> "In three days, you will attend the rejection ceremony, and then in a week, you will have a mating ceremony with someone more on your level, his brother, Garrett Hunter."<br /> Lily stared in horror at her father. She couldn't make sense of what he was saying. Why would Matthew reject her? When they talked on the phone all day, he never mentioned it.<br /> "You're joking," Lily said. "You have to be joking." <br /> Her father scowled at her because he disliked repeating himself. He paused for a moment to collect himself before saying, "This is no joke. You will be marrying Garrett Hunter."<br /> When Lily heard her father say those words, her heart sank. "I am his fated mate. We're meant to be together. Why would he want to reject me? There must be a mistake!"<br /> "Lily, you're an omega. No respectable Alpha would want you as their Luna. We're saving you the agony of having to deal with your mate having a mistress," her mother explained, "and it's not like you won't have a mate."<br /> "It's what you deserve, Lily. Garrett is perfect for you," Brandy said smugly. <br /> Garrett? Garrett Hunter?? The disfigured, rejected brother of Matthew? This had to be some sort of joke. They couldn't possibly be serious. But her parents were not laughing.<br /> Lily slid her seat back and stood up. She ran back to her room, slamming the door behind her. Brandy stood up to bring her back downstairs, but her mother stopped her.<br /> "Leave her alone. There is nowhere she can go. This is something she must accept," her mother stated.<br /> "Pick up the phone, Matthew. Come on!" Lily murmured as she dialed his number for the tenth time. It just rang again and again until it went to voicemail. Lily didn't bother leaving another voicemail because she had already left five.<br /> Lily sighed in frustration and tossed her phone to the floor before pacing the room. Why would her parents subject her to such cruelty? Wasn't it enough that they treated her like trash because she was an omega? But now they were going to take this away from her as well?!<br /> Lily nearly crashed into the wall to get to her phone when it buzzed on the bed. Her heart sank again when she realized it was Tiffany, not Matthew, calling. Lily answered the phone.<br /> "Hey girlie! It has been hours. What was the dinner about? Are you..." Tiffany started.<br /> Lily interjected and said, "Can I come over? I can't stay here. Please say yes."<br /> Hearing her tone, Tiffany became serious and asked, "What's wrong? Your sister is bothering you again?"<br /> "No. It's much worse. Please tell me I can come over," Lily pleaded.<br /> "Yes, you can come. I am not leaving for my parents' until tomorrow. Where are you? I can come to get you," Tiffany offered.<br /> "No. I will come to you," Lily said, "Thank you." She quickly hung up the phone. Lily went to her closet and grabbed an overnight bag. She yanked her dress off and changed into a t-shirt and workout pants.<br /> Lily then began packing items she didn't want to lose and enough clothes to get her through the holidays. She had no intention of coming back here.<br /> The door to her bedroom swung open, causing Lily to jump. She turned to see Mira, one of the omegas working in the kitchen. Mira placed her finger on her lips before she slowly closed the door behind her.<br /> "They told you," Mira said. It was more of a statement than a question. It made Lily sick to her stomach. Everyone had been smiling in her face. Did everyone but her know? It was humiliating that this was kept from her. "I was commanded not to tell you. I really wanted to."<br /> "It's fine, Mira. I know you wouldn't betray me," Lily responded. It would be physically impossible for Mira to go against a command. Perhaps if she were a Gamma or even a Beta, but as an Omega, the pain of it would have killed her wolf, which would've killed her.<br /> "I won't let them force me," Lily declared. "I can't let them take one of the only things that have made me happy."<br /> Mira and Lily grew very close growing up. As they were both omegas and Lily was excluded from high-ranking wolf activities, she spent most of her time with Mira. Mira's father, the pack doctor, was the reason she wanted to become a doctor in the first place.<br /> "Then, let me help you," Mira said, "I can get you out of here. They planned to leave you alone for the rest of the weekend."<br /> "You can't. If they find out..."<br /> "They'll assume I helped you even if I didn't. I'll be beaten no matter what, but I won't die," Mira countered, interrupting her. "Dad is already outside with a car to take you wherever you want to go."<br /> Lily hugged Mira tightly. Mira smiled slightly, wanting to go with her, but she was bound to the pack grounds. Leaving or even going rogue would harm her father's position in the pack. She couldn't risk it.<br /> "Thank you, Mira," Lily said.<br /> Tiffany opened her front door to see Lily standing like a beat dog in her doorway. Lily waved to the car that drove away. Tiffany pulled her into her home and quickly closed the door. Lily immediately began sobbing uncontrollably.<br /> "Lily, what's going on? What happened?" Tiffany asked, leading her to the sofa. She had already prepared Lily's favorite meal as well as hot cocoa.<br /> "They are trying to force me into a rejection ceremony," Lily managed to say.<br /> "What? Why? They can't do that. It'd be spitting in the Goddess' face. You could end up cursed or worse," Tiffany exclaimed.<br /> "They don't care. They don't think I'd be a fit for him because I'm an omega," Lily stated.<br /> "That's not up to them. That's up to the Goddess, and the Goddess wants you and Matthew to be together," Tiffany stated.<br /> "They don't see it that way. They..." Lily stopped in mid sentence as a horrible pain gripped her chest. She gasped as she clutched her chest and tried to slow her breathing.<br /> "Lily? Is it one of your panic attacks?" Tiffany asked.<br /> Lily could only nod, unable to speak as she concentrated on breathing as the pain radiated through her. She suffered from panic attacks for a long time. Lily assumed it was because of stress. It would eventually fade, thanks to Dina's assistance.<br /> Lily gasped in relief as the pain began to fade, and she said, "I'm okay now."<br /> "You need to speak with Matthew. You two can elope, and they won't be able to do anything about it,"<br /> "Elope?"<br /> "Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?" Tiffany asked as she walked Lily out of her apartment. She didn't want to leave her in such a terrible situation.<br /> "No, I need to do this alone," Lily answered with a weak smile. She couldn't get in contact with Matthew all night. Lily needed to speak with him. Whatever happened between her and Matthew, she would have to deal with it alone. Lily didn't want to get her too caught up in her family drama.<br /> "Well, you know where my spare key is," Tiffany said.<br /> "Don't worry about me. I'll be okay. Matthew and I will elope, and everything will be fine," Lily said.<br /> Tiffany smiled slightly, but Lily noticed that her eyes looked somewhat sad. She had known Tiffany long enough to know that she was holding back. Before Lily could ask Tiffany what she was thinking, Lily's cab arrived.<br /> Tiffany hugged her again and said, "Keep me updated. You know my parents will accept you with open arms. They said the offer is still open if you want to join my pack."<br /> Lily nodded and got into the cab. She waved goodbye before telling the cab driver, "10 Armstead Place." The cab driver nodded and drove off.<br /> The drive didn't take long. All the while, she could feel a stabbing pain in her chance. It was another anxiety attack. She had never felt so bad before.<br /> "Ma'am, are you okay?" the cab driver asked, noticing her distress.<br /> "Yes, I am fine. Thank you," Lily answered. "Just having a little panic attack, I think."<br /> 'It's the stress,' Dina said to her. 'I am doing everything I can to dull it. I can't reach Baldur. I don't know why he isn't responding to me. Do you think our father or maybe his father did something?'<br /> Baldur was Matthew's wolf. He was as happy as Dina when they learned that they were mates. As much as Lily and Matthew talked on the phone, Dina and Baldur communicated more telepathically.<br /> 'It could be. I can't believe it. I don't want to believe that Matthew would agree to this. Maybe he is cutting off all communication because he doesn't want anyone to find him. No one knows about his apartment in the city,' Lily responded.<br /> The city was a neutral zone for all supernatural creatures. Pack hierarchy or mutual dislike of different races wasn't tolerated here. The elders made it a point that all supernatural children grew up aware of others to squash any ignorance. It was a good idea in theory, but many outside factors were at play. People couldn't help but judge one another.<br /> "We're here," the cab driver said, bringing Lily out of her thoughts. She pulled out $40 from her wallet and said, "Keep the change." She got out of the car and rushed up the steps to Matthew's apartment.<br /> Lily had been there more than once over the weekend. Her family never knew when she was home, and she wanted to keep it that way. When it would get bad at home, Matthew was a reprieve for her as Lily didn't want to have to deal with her family any more than she had to.<br /> Lily quickly grabbed the spare key under the mat and opened the door. She stepped into his apartment, and the pain seemed to intensify. Lily gripped her chest and almost fell face-first into the carpet. She used the wall to move further into his apartment.<br /> There was a smell that she couldn't quite place. It made her hackles rise. She felt angry for no reason.<br /> 'Find him now,' Dina growled within her.<br /> 'What's wrong?' Lily asked, but Dina only responded with a growl.<br /> "Oh, Matthew, deeper! Oh, yes! Pull my hair!"<br /> An all-too-familiar voice broke the silence, and Lily could now hear the slapping of skin. As she approached his bedroom, it became increasingly louder. Lily swallowed hard as she tried to process what she was hearing and what she didn't want to believe was happening. Lily's hand shivered as she was about to place her hand on the door.<br /> 'We must see this,' Dina growled. 'Open the door.'<br /> Lily slowly pushed open the door. There in front of her was Brandy, her sister, on all knees, back arched, while her fated mate was thrusting in her with abandon. Brandy lifted her head and smirked at Lily. It finally clicked now.<br /> Matthew didn't answer his phone because he was with her.<br /> The anxiety attacks, the waves of pain were Matthew making love to her.<br /> Lily was almost catatonic as she watched the betrayal before her eyes. This was supposed to be her. She had waited years for him, and here he was having intercourse with this bimbo in front of her.<br /> "Oh, I'm coming," Matthew groaned as he released into Brandy. Brandy's eyes rolled in satisfaction as she bounced back against Matthew, milking him of every drop.<br /> Lily gripped the side of the door frame, her claws going straight through as she tried to compose herself. The sudden movement caused Matthew to look up. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw her.<br /> "Oh hello, sister. Did you enjoy the show?" Brandy mocked as Lily walked into the room. Lily said nothing as she approached Brandy. With all her might, Lily slapped Brandy hard enough to send her into the headboard.<br /> "You bimbo!" Brandy yelled as she gripped her head in pain. Lily slapped her again before Matthew caught her wrist. She used her other hand to slap Matthew across the face with strength she didn't know she had. Her claws left gashes on the side of his face.<br /> "Lily, what the heck?" Matthew exclaimed.<br /> "Don't ever speak to us, you filthy dog," Lily growled out. Her eyes were silver as it was Dina now talking. "All this time, you betrayed us for this bimbo!"<br /> "You have to understand, Lily. I didn't have a choice. I..."<br /> "Enough of your lies! I will go through with the rejection ceremony. We can do it tonight because I want to be rid of you. I'll take whatever curse the Goddess dishes out!" Lily screamed before storming out, leaving the door wide open.<br /> "Don't you think that is inappropriate?" Kenneth asked his Luna from the doorway of their bedroom. <br /> "Not at all. It is a joyous occasion," Mandy said as she applied burgundy lipstick and stood up. She brushed the wrinkles out of her blue sweater dress as she looked herself over in the mirror before approaching him with a slight smile. "You should change. That suit is so depressing."<br /> "The suit is proper attire for the custom. You shouldn't take this much glee in her suffering," Kenneth responded, causing Mandy to frown. <br /> Mandy scoffed and said, "Don't try to act like you care about the little brat now. Don't be a hypocrite. You could care less and this arrangement will benefit the both of us."<br /> "At least make it believable in front of the Hunters," Kenneth reasoned. Mandy rolled her eyes. Of course she would behave. What kind of idiot did he take her for?<br /> "Come. You wouldn't want to keep Lily waiting," Mandy said condescendingly. <br /> Again, Kenneth didn't respond and followed Mandy to the entertainment hall. Both packs were in attendance. Both acknowledged their presence, showing their necks to them both. <br /> Alpha Jack and Luna Kelly looked agitated by the entire situation. The Luna of Grey Blood Pack was very against the rejection ceremony. However, she didn't have much say in the situation since both Alphas agreed to it. <br /> "Where is she?" Kenneth asked one of the omegas that were serving spirits. <br /> "She is coming, my Alpha. We are watching her closely. There is no chance she will run away again," the omega answered. <br /> Kenneth nodded and walked to the stage with Jack following behind him. He took a spoon to his spirits glass to get everyone's attention. <br /> "Thank you for joining us here tonight to celebrate the union of two great packs," Kenneth began and turned to Jack, "It is an honor that our packs will be united." <br /> "Yes, we look forward to our unified strength," Jack nodded. <br /> "Lily, Brandy, and Matthew Hunter, please come up here," Kenneth said. <br /> Brandy quickly came to greet her father. Kenneth frowned at her attire as he reluctantly hugged her. She was always scantily clad, even after telling her to dress appropriately for the occasion. <br /> 'Like mother, like daughter,' Kenneth's wolf, Jasper, said before growling in irritation at seeing Matthew. Kenneth had recently learned that Matthew had been sleeping with Brandy behind Lily's back. As a father and a believer of old customs, he wanted to choke him, but it was better this way. At least one of his daughters would be a proper Luna.<br /> 'We should tear his throat out for humiliating Lily,' Jasper growled.<br /> 'Calm down,' Kenneth told him.<br /> 'You're a pathetic father,' Jasper responded before blocking himself from Kenneth like he always did. <br /> After a few minutes, Lily did not show. Kenneth frowned and he spoke over the microphone, "Where is Lily? Bring her here!" He didn't need her defying him in front of both packs. This union had to happen. <br /> "I am here, father!"<br /> Matthew stood on the stage awkwardly. He didn't expect that both packs would be here for this. Matthew assumed that this would be a private affair, but he knew his mother had to have had a hand in this. <br /> Kelly had been horrified and disappointed in Matthew when she discovered that Matthew had been sleeping with Lily's little sister. No one in their line had ever denied the Moon Goddess' will up until now. The only thing that calmed her was that Lily would still marry into the pack. <br /> Matthew didn't really want to be mated with Brandy. He just wanted to have fun before he was forever bound to Lily. However, he understood why his father wanted him to mate Mandy instead. An Alpha had to be seen as strong. A weak Luna was a liability. He could not rule a pack with an omega Luna.<br /> 'It is not the right choice!' Baldur growled within him. 'Why did the Moon Goddess curse me to be bonded to you until death? She is meant for us! You know it!'<br /> 'There is nothing we can do now. It is done,' Matthew responded.<br /> 'You fool. You're going to regret this.' Baldur warned before Matthew suppressed him again like he always did when he didn't want to hear what he had to say. <br /> After Kenneth and his father Jack's speech, there was a pause as they waited for Lily to appear. She had not shown up, which infuriated Kenneth. As he demanded to know where Lily was, her voice rang out. <br /> "I am here, father!"<br /> Lily emerged from the crowd, taking Matthew's breath away. There were murmurs from the crowd as they watched Lily. She wore a simple form-fitting strapless white dress with an overlay of lace. Her hair was pulled up in a bun, and a white veil covered her face. Lily wore her wedding dress to the rejection ceremony. <br /> When she got to the stage, she hugged her father, ignored Mandy, and curtsied to Alpha Jack and Luna Kelly before taking her position in front of Matthew. Lily kept a calm expression, but Matthew could see the fury in Lily's eyes. <br /> "Lily, I..." Matthew started, but she raised her hand, stopping him. <br /> Lily gave her hand to Jack and nodded to him. Jack smirked. This little female had sass. It was a shame that she was not an Alpha. Jack took the ceremonial blade and cut her palm. Matthew gave his hand to Kenneth, and he cut Matthew's hand. <br /> "I... I..." Matthew stammered. He found that he could not bring himself to say the words. Everything in him told him it was wrong. "Father, I can't. I..."<br /> "I, Lily Bray, the first-born daughter of Alpha Kenneth Bray, and my wolf, Dina, reject you, Matthew Hunter, the first-born son of Kenneth Hunter, and your wolf Baldur for your betrayal of our mate bond with my sister, Brandy," Lily said firmly as she grabbed Matthew's hand. "Do you accept?"	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987,500	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987365}'	No	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	1469177797283444	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"In three days, you will attend the rejection ceremony, and then in a week, you will have a mating ceremony with someone more on your level, his brother, Garrett Hunter."<br /> "You're joking," Lily said. "You have to be joking." <br /> Garrett? Garrett Hunter?? The disfigured, rejected brother of Matthew? This had to be some sort of joke. They couldn't possibly be serious. But her parents were not laughing.<br /> "This is no joke. You will be marrying Garrett Hunter."<br /> "I am his fated mate. We're meant to be together. Why would he want to reject me? There must be a mistake!"<br /> "Lily, you're an omega. No respectable Alpha would want you as their Luna. We're saving you the agony of having to deal with your mate having a mistress," her mother explained.<br /> ______________<br /> Lily Bray stood in front of the mirror admiring herself. Her skin glowed from her previous run with the pups of the pack. Even though she was the daughter of the Alpha, she enjoyed helping out with the pups.<br /> 'You should wear the red dress,' Dina, her wolf, suggested.<br /> 'You're just being petty,' Lily replied as she looked at the dresses on her bed. The festive red would be the best choice since all her other dresses were too bright for the winter. She picked it up and looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> 'No, I'm not. Matthew said we look nice in red. We should wear it! It's also one of the colors in his pack,' Dina added.<br /> Lily smiled at the thought of wearing the colors of the Grey Blood Pack. She, of course, was going to be their Luna after the mating ceremony. The very thought of it made her blush. Who would've thought that she would be mated to a future Alpha?<br /> 'We deserve it, no matter our rank! Matthew doesn't care that we are an Omega, so we shouldn't care anymore either,' Dina said confidently, 'Put on the red dress.'<br /> Lily didn't need to be convinced as she quickly began to get dressed. She could hear the clicking of heels and immediately knew who it was before she heard the voice.<br /> "Lily, what's taking you so long?" Her sister, Brandy, yelled from outside her bedroom door.<br /> "Coming!" Lily quickly put on lip gloss and smoothed out the wrinkles in her festive red dress before rushing to the door. She opened it to see Brandy standing there looking uninterested as always.<br /> "Took you long enough," Brandy said. She looked her up and down and her eye twitched slightly before saying, "Cute dress." Anyone that didn't know Brandy would have thought she was complimenting Lily, but Lily knew better. Brandy disapproved of everything she wore and did.<br /> "You're just upset that you couldn't find the dress in your size," Lily retorted. She knew that Brandy was looking at the dress. It wasn't her finest moment to be so petty, but she found some satisfaction from it as Brandy always got what she wanted.<br /> Brandy replied with a scowl, "That dress is old news. I found one that was much better and more fitting for me." She walked past Lily, making sure to bump her with her shoulder. Lily resisted the urge to snarl. She would not let her ruin the evening.<br /> Brandy wore a low-cut black form-fitting dress with black heels. Her hair was pulled up high in a ponytail. She had blush on her cheek, and she wore bright red lipstick.<br /> 'She looks like a street walker and ugly at that,' Dina commented.<br /> 'That's not nice,' Lily responded.<br /> 'It's the truth. You should hear what Mable says about you. Brandy can't even dress decently at home. Who is she flaunting for?' Dina countered.<br /> Dina never liked Brandy as she tormented Lily growing up. Everything had to be her way and if Lily resisted, Brandy made sure to hurt her in some way. As soon as Lily could shift, Dina made it her business to take a swipe at Brandy.<br /> Lily and Brandy entered the dining hall where her parents were. They were sipping spirits and talking but stopped as soon as they entered.<br /> "Oh, you look so lovely!" her mother said to Brandy.<br /> Lily had to refrain from rolling her eyes as Brandy practically glowed from her mother's compliment. Brandy gave Lily a smug look before sitting next to their mother.<br /> Her mother gave Lily a momentary glance before saying, "Oh, Lily. You know, red isn't a good color for you, but at least you've been eating well at school. How are your studies going?"<br /> "I passed all my exams. Straight As again," Lily said happily.<br /> Lily sat down in front of Brandy, her mother, and her father. She thought it was odd that they were sitting across from her but pushed the thought out of her mind.<br /> Her mother casually remarked, "That's lovely, honey," before changing the subject as if concluding a formality. "Do you have that dress I mentioned, Brandy? The one in white?"<br /> "Yes, I did. I got it at a discount too. We had a credit once we returned the other dress," Brandy explained.<br /> Lily lost her enthusiasm when she understood that, yet again, no one was interested in what she had accomplished. She poured herself a glass of spirits and downed it. Lily looked at her father, who seemed too busy to greet her while he was looking at his phone.<br /> 'Do not worry about them. We have mates now. They will be our family,' Dina said to cheer Lily up. Lily only had to look forward to returning to her dorm and the upcoming mating ceremony. She would be where she was wanted, with Matthew.<br /> Her mother and Brandy had been conversing when her father cleared his throat, drawing their attention to him. Her father said, "I am happy that you are doing well in your studies, Lily, but there won't be a need to go back in the Spring."<br /> "What do you mean?" Lily asked.<br /> "Now that you are mated, it is not a productive use of your time. You must get ready to be a devoted mate," Her father responded.<br /> "Well, I can do both. I have already worked it out. I will be able to attend Luna lessons during the day and school at night," Lily explained. She spent a lot of time and effort with the academic advisor to make that arrangement.<br /> "That money could be used for something else, like your sister's mating ceremony," her father proposed.<br /> "Brandy! You have a mate?! That's exciting! Why didn't you tell me? We can go dress shopping together!" Lily exclaimed happily.<br /> Brandy scoffed and said, "You won't need a dress. Daddy, just tell her already. This is just sad."<br /> "Tell me what?" Lily said, looking confused as she turned to look back at her father. "Tell me what, Dad?"<br /> "I had a discussion with Alpha Jack of the Grey Blood Pack. His son, Matthew, will become the new Alpha in a few months. His father and I have agreed that Matthew needs to have a strong mate by his side to lead the pack successfully," Lily's father explained, "And that is not you." <br /> Lily felt as if her whole world had been turned upside down. She didn't know if she wanted to scream or cry. How could they make this decision for her?<br /> "In three days, you will attend the rejection ceremony, and then in a week, you will have a mating ceremony with someone more on your level, his brother, Garrett Hunter."<br /> Lily stared in horror at her father. She couldn't make sense of what he was saying. Why would Matthew reject her? When they talked on the phone all day, he never mentioned it.<br /> "You're joking," Lily said. "You have to be joking." <br /> Her father scowled at her because he disliked repeating himself. He paused for a moment to collect himself before saying, "This is no joke. You will be marrying Garrett Hunter."<br /> When Lily heard her father say those words, her heart sank. "I am his fated mate. We're meant to be together. Why would he want to reject me? There must be a mistake!"<br /> "Lily, you're an omega. No respectable Alpha would want you as their Luna. We're saving you the agony of having to deal with your mate having a mistress," her mother explained, "and it's not like you won't have a mate."<br /> "It's what you deserve, Lily. Garrett is perfect for you," Brandy said smugly. <br /> Garrett? Garrett Hunter?? The disfigured, rejected brother of Matthew? This had to be some sort of joke. They couldn't possibly be serious. But her parents were not laughing.<br /> Lily slid her seat back and stood up. She ran back to her room, slamming the door behind her. Brandy stood up to bring her back downstairs, but her mother stopped her.<br /> "Leave her alone. There is nowhere she can go. This is something she must accept," her mother stated.<br /> "Pick up the phone, Matthew. Come on!" Lily murmured as she dialed his number for the tenth time. It just rang again and again until it went to voicemail. Lily didn't bother leaving another voicemail because she had already left five.<br /> Lily sighed in frustration and tossed her phone to the floor before pacing the room. Why would her parents subject her to such cruelty? Wasn't it enough that they treated her like trash because she was an omega? But now they were going to take this away from her as well?!<br /> Lily nearly crashed into the wall to get to her phone when it buzzed on the bed. Her heart sank again when she realized it was Tiffany, not Matthew, calling. Lily answered the phone.<br /> "Hey girlie! It has been hours. What was the dinner about? Are you..." Tiffany started.<br /> Lily interjected and said, "Can I come over? I can't stay here. Please say yes."<br /> Hearing her tone, Tiffany became serious and asked, "What's wrong? Your sister is bothering you again?"<br /> "No. It's much worse. Please tell me I can come over," Lily pleaded.<br /> "Yes, you can come. I am not leaving for my parents' until tomorrow. Where are you? I can come to get you," Tiffany offered.<br /> "No. I will come to you," Lily said, "Thank you." She quickly hung up the phone. Lily went to her closet and grabbed an overnight bag. She yanked her dress off and changed into a t-shirt and workout pants.<br /> Lily then began packing items she didn't want to lose and enough clothes to get her through the holidays. She had no intention of coming back here.<br /> The door to her bedroom swung open, causing Lily to jump. She turned to see Mira, one of the omegas working in the kitchen. Mira placed her finger on her lips before she slowly closed the door behind her.<br /> "They told you," Mira said. It was more of a statement than a question. It made Lily sick to her stomach. Everyone had been smiling in her face. Did everyone but her know? It was humiliating that this was kept from her. "I was commanded not to tell you. I really wanted to."<br /> "It's fine, Mira. I know you wouldn't betray me," Lily responded. It would be physically impossible for Mira to go against a command. Perhaps if she were a Gamma or even a Beta, but as an Omega, the pain of it would have killed her wolf, which would've killed her.<br /> "I won't let them force me," Lily declared. "I can't let them take one of the only things that have made me happy."<br /> Mira and Lily grew very close growing up. As they were both omegas and Lily was excluded from high-ranking wolf activities, she spent most of her time with Mira. Mira's father, the pack doctor, was the reason she wanted to become a doctor in the first place.<br /> "Then, let me help you," Mira said, "I can get you out of here. They planned to leave you alone for the rest of the weekend."<br /> "You can't. If they find out..."<br /> "They'll assume I helped you even if I didn't. I'll be beaten no matter what, but I won't die," Mira countered, interrupting her. "Dad is already outside with a car to take you wherever you want to go."<br /> Lily hugged Mira tightly. Mira smiled slightly, wanting to go with her, but she was bound to the pack grounds. Leaving or even going rogue would harm her father's position in the pack. She couldn't risk it.<br /> "Thank you, Mira," Lily said.<br /> Tiffany opened her front door to see Lily standing like a beat dog in her doorway. Lily waved to the car that drove away. Tiffany pulled her into her home and quickly closed the door. Lily immediately began sobbing uncontrollably.<br /> "Lily, what's going on? What happened?" Tiffany asked, leading her to the sofa. She had already prepared Lily's favorite meal as well as hot cocoa.<br /> "They are trying to force me into a rejection ceremony," Lily managed to say.<br /> "What? Why? They can't do that. It'd be spitting in the Goddess' face. You could end up cursed or worse," Tiffany exclaimed.<br /> "They don't care. They don't think I'd be a fit for him because I'm an omega," Lily stated.<br /> "That's not up to them. That's up to the Goddess, and the Goddess wants you and Matthew to be together," Tiffany stated.<br /> "They don't see it that way. They..." Lily stopped in mid sentence as a horrible pain gripped her chest. She gasped as she clutched her chest and tried to slow her breathing.<br /> "Lily? Is it one of your panic attacks?" Tiffany asked.<br /> Lily could only nod, unable to speak as she concentrated on breathing as the pain radiated through her. She suffered from panic attacks for a long time. Lily assumed it was because of stress. It would eventually fade, thanks to Dina's assistance.<br /> Lily gasped in relief as the pain began to fade, and she said, "I'm okay now."<br /> "You need to speak with Matthew. You two can elope, and they won't be able to do anything about it,"<br /> "Elope?"<br /> "Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?" Tiffany asked as she walked Lily out of her apartment. She didn't want to leave her in such a terrible situation.<br /> "No, I need to do this alone," Lily answered with a weak smile. She couldn't get in contact with Matthew all night. Lily needed to speak with him. Whatever happened between her and Matthew, she would have to deal with it alone. Lily didn't want to get her too caught up in her family drama.<br /> "Well, you know where my spare key is," Tiffany said.<br /> "Don't worry about me. I'll be okay. Matthew and I will elope, and everything will be fine," Lily said.<br /> Tiffany smiled slightly, but Lily noticed that her eyes looked somewhat sad. She had known Tiffany long enough to know that she was holding back. Before Lily could ask Tiffany what she was thinking, Lily's cab arrived.<br /> Tiffany hugged her again and said, "Keep me updated. You know my parents will accept you with open arms. They said the offer is still open if you want to join my pack."<br /> Lily nodded and got into the cab. She waved goodbye before telling the cab driver, "10 Armstead Place." The cab driver nodded and drove off.<br /> The drive didn't take long. All the while, she could feel a stabbing pain in her chance. It was another anxiety attack. She had never felt so bad before.<br /> "Ma'am, are you okay?" the cab driver asked, noticing her distress.<br /> "Yes, I am fine. Thank you," Lily answered. "Just having a little panic attack, I think."<br /> 'It's the stress,' Dina said to her. 'I am doing everything I can to dull it. I can't reach Baldur. I don't know why he isn't responding to me. Do you think our father or maybe his father did something?'<br /> Baldur was Matthew's wolf. He was as happy as Dina when they learned that they were mates. As much as Lily and Matthew talked on the phone, Dina and Baldur communicated more telepathically.<br /> 'It could be. I can't believe it. I don't want to believe that Matthew would agree to this. Maybe he is cutting off all communication because he doesn't want anyone to find him. No one knows about his apartment in the city,' Lily responded.<br /> The city was a neutral zone for all supernatural creatures. Pack hierarchy or mutual dislike of different races wasn't tolerated here. The elders made it a point that all supernatural children grew up aware of others to squash any ignorance. It was a good idea in theory, but many outside factors were at play. People couldn't help but judge one another.<br /> "We're here," the cab driver said, bringing Lily out of her thoughts. She pulled out $40 from her wallet and said, "Keep the change." She got out of the car and rushed up the steps to Matthew's apartment.<br /> Lily had been there more than once over the weekend. Her family never knew when she was home, and she wanted to keep it that way. When it would get bad at home, Matthew was a reprieve for her as Lily didn't want to have to deal with her family any more than she had to.<br /> Lily quickly grabbed the spare key under the mat and opened the door. She stepped into his apartment, and the pain seemed to intensify. Lily gripped her chest and almost fell face-first into the carpet. She used the wall to move further into his apartment.<br /> There was a smell that she couldn't quite place. It made her hackles rise. She felt angry for no reason.<br /> 'Find him now,' Dina growled within her.<br /> 'What's wrong?' Lily asked, but Dina only responded with a growl.<br /> "Oh, Matthew, deeper! Oh, yes! Pull my hair!"<br /> An all-too-familiar voice broke the silence, and Lily could now hear the slapping of skin. As she approached his bedroom, it became increasingly louder. Lily swallowed hard as she tried to process what she was hearing and what she didn't want to believe was happening. Lily's hand shivered as she was about to place her hand on the door.<br /> 'We must see this,' Dina growled. 'Open the door.'<br /> Lily slowly pushed open the door. There in front of her was Brandy, her sister, on all knees, back arched, while her fated mate was thrusting in her with abandon. Brandy lifted her head and smirked at Lily. It finally clicked now.<br /> Matthew didn't answer his phone because he was with her.<br /> The anxiety attacks, the waves of pain were Matthew making love to her.<br /> Lily was almost catatonic as she watched the betrayal before her eyes. This was supposed to be her. She had waited years for him, and here he was having intercourse with this bimbo in front of her.<br /> "Oh, I'm coming," Matthew groaned as he released into Brandy. Brandy's eyes rolled in satisfaction as she bounced back against Matthew, milking him of every drop.<br /> Lily gripped the side of the door frame, her claws going straight through as she tried to compose herself. The sudden movement caused Matthew to look up. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw her.<br /> "Oh hello, sister. Did you enjoy the show?" Brandy mocked as Lily walked into the room. Lily said nothing as she approached Brandy. With all her might, Lily slapped Brandy hard enough to send her into the headboard.<br /> "You bimbo!" Brandy yelled as she gripped her head in pain. Lily slapped her again before Matthew caught her wrist. She used her other hand to slap Matthew across the face with strength she didn't know she had. Her claws left gashes on the side of his face.<br /> "Lily, what the heck?" Matthew exclaimed.<br /> "Don't ever speak to us, you filthy dog," Lily growled out. Her eyes were silver as it was Dina now talking. "All this time, you betrayed us for this bimbo!"<br /> "You have to understand, Lily. I didn't have a choice. I..."<br /> "Enough of your lies! I will go through with the rejection ceremony. We can do it tonight because I want to be rid of you. I'll take whatever curse the Goddess dishes out!" Lily screamed before storming out, leaving the door wide open.<br /> "Don't you think that is inappropriate?" Kenneth asked his Luna from the doorway of their bedroom. <br /> "Not at all. It is a joyous occasion," Mandy said as she applied burgundy lipstick and stood up. She brushed the wrinkles out of her blue sweater dress as she looked herself over in the mirror before approaching him with a slight smile. "You should change. That suit is so depressing."<br /> "The suit is proper attire for the custom. You shouldn't take this much glee in her suffering," Kenneth responded, causing Mandy to frown. <br /> Mandy scoffed and said, "Don't try to act like you care about the little brat now. Don't be a hypocrite. You could care less and this arrangement will benefit the both of us."<br /> "At least make it believable in front of the Hunters," Kenneth reasoned. Mandy rolled her eyes. Of course she would behave. What kind of idiot did he take her for?<br /> "Come. You wouldn't want to keep Lily waiting," Mandy said condescendingly. <br /> Again, Kenneth didn't respond and followed Mandy to the entertainment hall. Both packs were in attendance. Both acknowledged their presence, showing their necks to them both. <br /> Alpha Jack and Luna Kelly looked agitated by the entire situation. The Luna of Grey Blood Pack was very against the rejection ceremony. However, she didn't have much say in the situation since both Alphas agreed to it. <br /> "Where is she?" Kenneth asked one of the omegas that were serving spirits. <br /> "She is coming, my Alpha. We are watching her closely. There is no chance she will run away again," the omega answered. <br /> Kenneth nodded and walked to the stage with Jack following behind him. He took a spoon to his spirits glass to get everyone's attention. <br /> "Thank you for joining us here tonight to celebrate the union of two great packs," Kenneth began and turned to Jack, "It is an honor that our packs will be united." <br /> "Yes, we look forward to our unified strength," Jack nodded. <br /> "Lily, Brandy, and Matthew Hunter, please come up here," Kenneth said. <br /> Brandy quickly came to greet her father. Kenneth frowned at her attire as he reluctantly hugged her. She was always scantily clad, even after telling her to dress appropriately for the occasion. <br /> 'Like mother, like daughter,' Kenneth's wolf, Jasper, said before growling in irritation at seeing Matthew. Kenneth had recently learned that Matthew had been sleeping with Brandy behind Lily's back. As a father and a believer of old customs, he wanted to choke him, but it was better this way. At least one of his daughters would be a proper Luna.<br /> 'We should tear his throat out for humiliating Lily,' Jasper growled.<br /> 'Calm down,' Kenneth told him.<br /> 'You're a pathetic father,' Jasper responded before blocking himself from Kenneth like he always did. <br /> After a few minutes, Lily did not show. Kenneth frowned and he spoke over the microphone, "Where is Lily? Bring her here!" He didn't need her defying him in front of both packs. This union had to happen. <br /> "I am here, father!"<br /> Matthew stood on the stage awkwardly. He didn't expect that both packs would be here for this. Matthew assumed that this would be a private affair, but he knew his mother had to have had a hand in this. <br /> Kelly had been horrified and disappointed in Matthew when she discovered that Matthew had been sleeping with Lily's little sister. No one in their line had ever denied the Moon Goddess' will up until now. The only thing that calmed her was that Lily would still marry into the pack. <br /> Matthew didn't really want to be mated with Brandy. He just wanted to have fun before he was forever bound to Lily. However, he understood why his father wanted him to mate Mandy instead. An Alpha had to be seen as strong. A weak Luna was a liability. He could not rule a pack with an omega Luna.<br /> 'It is not the right choice!' Baldur growled within him. 'Why did the Moon Goddess curse me to be bonded to you until death? She is meant for us! You know it!'<br /> 'There is nothing we can do now. It is done,' Matthew responded.<br /> 'You fool. You're going to regret this.' Baldur warned before Matthew suppressed him again like he always did when he didn't want to hear what he had to say. <br /> After Kenneth and his father Jack's speech, there was a pause as they waited for Lily to appear. She had not shown up, which infuriated Kenneth. As he demanded to know where Lily was, her voice rang out. <br /> "I am here, father!"<br /> Lily emerged from the crowd, taking Matthew's breath away. There were murmurs from the crowd as they watched Lily. She wore a simple form-fitting strapless white dress with an overlay of lace. Her hair was pulled up in a bun, and a white veil covered her face. Lily wore her wedding dress to the rejection ceremony. <br /> When she got to the stage, she hugged her father, ignored Mandy, and curtsied to Alpha Jack and Luna Kelly before taking her position in front of Matthew. Lily kept a calm expression, but Matthew could see the fury in Lily's eyes. <br /> "Lily, I..." Matthew started, but she raised her hand, stopping him. <br /> Lily gave her hand to Jack and nodded to him. Jack smirked. This little female had sass. It was a shame that she was not an Alpha. Jack took the ceremonial blade and cut her palm. Matthew gave his hand to Kenneth, and he cut Matthew's hand. <br /> "I... I..." Matthew stammered. He found that he could not bring himself to say the words. Everything in him told him it was wrong. "Father, I can't. I..."<br /> "I, Lily Bray, the first-born daughter of Alpha Kenneth Bray, and my wolf, Dina, reject you, Matthew Hunter, the first-born son of Kenneth Hunter, and your wolf Baldur for your betrayal of our mate bond with my sister, Brandy," Lily said firmly as she grabbed Matthew's hand. "Do you accept?"	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987,508	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987447}'	Yes	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	1542049783033610	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"What were you doing, Mitch!" Kelly said.<br /> "Oh god, Kel!" Mitch said. He pulled away and got dressed as did his assistant. She threw the bag of food at him.<br /> "I can't believe you!" Kelly said.<br /> "Baby please," Mitch said.<br /> "Don't call me that, not anymore, we are done! It's over!" Kelly yelled. She ran out the door and got on the elevator and the doors closed and she ran out when she got on the ground floor.<br /> "Leave me alone!" Kelly yelled.<br /> ————————<br /> Kelly sat in her office at the bakery she owned with her twin sister and best friends.<br /> "Sis, what's wrong?" Kate asked.<br /> "It was our anniversary yesterday and he never showed up, he called and said he had to go out of town for work, but I called my father-in-law and he said there was no reason for him to go out of town," Kelly said.<br /> "So, he lied about it," Kate said.<br /> "Yeah, it's becoming a habit, I don't know what to do," Kelly said.<br /> "You two should ivorce," Kate said.<br /> "Sis," Kelly said.<br /> "He's a prick who left his wife alone on your anniversary and lied to you," Kate said.<br /> "Hey guys," Melanie said.<br /> "Mel, where is that good for nothing brother of yours," Kate said.<br /> "At work I assume?" Melanie said.<br /> "Do you have any clue where he was last night?" Kate asked.<br /> "Home?" Melanie asked.<br /> "Nope," Kelly said.<br /> "What happened?" Melanie said.<br /> "He called and said he was going out of town for work, I called your dad, he said there was no work out of town for him to go for," Kelly said.<br /> "That lying sack of prick, I'll be back, sis," Melanie said. She left. Kelly sat back in her chair. Kate sat down at her desk.<br /> "Hey girls," Tara said.<br /> "How's it looking out there?" Kelly asked.<br /> "It's okay, Sarah has it covered," Tara said.<br /> "Where's my beautiful wife?" Ryan asked.<br /> "Baby!" Kate said. She jumped up and went to him and hugged him.<br /> "I missed you today," Ryan said.<br /> "I missed you too," Kate said.<br /> "Hey bro," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey sis, what's going on?" Ryan asked.<br /> "Not much, just my husband is a lying sack of prick," Kelly said.<br /> "I'm what now?" Mitch asked.<br /> "You're in trouble man," Ryan said.<br /> "Prick," Kate said.<br /> "What did I do?" Mitch asked.<br /> "You lied to me that's what," Kelly said.<br /> "You didn't go out of town yesterday," Kate said.<br /> "I called your dad," Kelly said.<br /> "Kel, baby, I'm sorry," Mitch said.<br /> "It was our three year wedding anniversary yesterday and you couldn't come home and made up some excuse, where were you," Kelly said.<br /> "I went on a road trip to get something for you," Mitch said.<br /> "What did you get," Kelly said.<br /> "It's outside," Mitch said.<br /> "Mitch," Kelly said.<br /> "Kel, come on," Mitch said. She shook her head and got up and walked out the door and went to the front door and opened it and and saw it.<br /> "What the?" Kelly asked.<br /> "It's the one you wanted right?" Mitch asked.<br /> "Yes," Kelly said.<br /> "I found it at a car dealership about two hours away," Mitch said.<br /> "But there are dealerships here," Kelly said.<br /> "They didn't have your color baby," Mitch said.<br /> "Mitch," Kelly said.<br /> "Happy Anniversary, baby," Mitch said.<br /> "Wow, I guess this made up for missing the actual day," Kate said.<br /> "Kate," Kelly said.<br /> "Baby," Ryan said.<br /> "It's fine, I'll be making it up to her for awhile, this is a start, next week is birthdays," Mitch said.<br /> "Better not come up with an excuse to forget it," Kate said.<br /> "No because she is going with me to the Maldives," Mitch said.<br /> "What?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Happy Early Birthday baby, a second honeymoon," Mitch said.<br /> "Okay I was wrong," Kate said.<br /> "What's that, Kate?" Mitch asked.<br /> "Sis," Kelly said.<br /> "Sorry," Kate said. Kelly looked at her husband and hugged him tight. He buried his face in her neck.<br /> "I love you and I'm sorry about yesterday," Mitch said.<br /> "Just don't do it again," Kelly said.<br /> "I promise baby," Mitch said. He pecked her and they went for a drive.<br /> Two weeks later, Kelly walked into the bakery after coming home from the trip she and Mitch took. Sarah and Tara were there.<br /> "Hello ladies," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey girl, how was the trip?" Tara asked.<br /> "Amazing, it was like our honeymoon all over again," Kelly said.<br /> "So you guys never left the bed?" Sarah asked.<br /> "Oh we did, we would do things like snorkeling at the Banana Reef, went to the beach, swimming, romantic dinners, and every night we would be in bed making love," Kelly said.<br /> "So babies could be coming soon?" Tara asked.<br /> "I'm still on the pill, he still says he's not ready yet," Kelly said.<br /> "Kel, you have a visitor," Tara said.<br /> "Who is it?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Matt," Tara said. Kelly got up and went out and saw her brother-in-law standing at the counter drinking coffee.<br /> "Matt," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey beautiful, I've missed you," Matthew said.<br /> "Oh you have huh," Kelly said.<br /> "Yeah, heard you just got back from a trip with your husband," Matthew said.<br /> "Your brother yes I did," Kelly said.<br /> "Have a good time?" Matthew asked.<br /> "Yes I did, it was a second honeymoon," Kelly said.<br /> "That's great, so you guys making me an uncle soon?" Matthew asked.<br /> "Not yet," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey guys," Benjamin said<br /> "Hey Ben," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey boys what's up?" Sarah asked.<br /> "Hey Sarah, just a coffee to go, I've got to get back to the job site," Benjamin said.<br /> "I better get back to the office, see ya sis," Matthew said.<br /> "Bye Matt," Kelly said.<br /> "How are you gorgeous," Benjamin said.<br /> "I'm good, how's the job?" Kelly asked.<br /> "It's going very well," Benjamin said.<br /> "That's good," Kelly said.<br /> "I better get going, gorgeous, see you soon," Benjamin said. He went out the door and she looked at the girls.<br /> "Gorgeous? Beautiful? I think they have the hots for you," Tara said.<br /> "They've always called me those names and Mitch knows and agreed of them calling me," Kelly said.<br /> "He's okay with his brothers calling you gorgeous and beautiful," Tara said.<br /> "Yeah because he knows that nothing will happen with them, he trusts me and he trusts his brothers, he knows they won't cross the boundaries," Kelly said.<br /> "Yet," Sarah said.<br /> "What," Kelly said.<br /> "They both were looking at you," Tara said.<br /> "Both were eye watching you," Sarah said.<br /> "Oh yeah," Tara said.<br /> "They wouldn't do that to their brother," Kelly said.<br /> "They both want you in their bed," Sarah said.<br /> "You both are wrong, okay, you are wrong," Kelly said. She went to the office and sat down and worked on some bills.<br /> Three days later, Kelly was at the bakery helping a customer when Benjamin came in.<br /> "Hey gorgeous," Benjamin said.<br /> "Hi Ben," Kelly said.<br /> "How's my favorite sister-in-law doing?" Benjamin asked.<br /> "I'm fine and I'm your only sister-in-law," Kelly said.<br /> "I know that, that's why you are my favorite one," Benjamin said.<br /> "Hey Ben," Sarah said.<br /> "Sarah, how are you," Benjamin said.<br /> "I'm good," Sarah said.<br /> "Are you ready?" Benjamin asked.<br /> "Yeah, is it okay for me to go, Kel?" Sarah asked.<br /> "You guys got a date?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Yeah I asked her the other day," Benjamin said.<br /> "Go on, have a good time," Kelly said.<br /> "Okay see ya tomorrow," Sarah said.<br /> "Bye sis!" Benjamin said. They left and Kelly smiled and cleaned the counter.<br /> "Hey beautiful," Matthew said.<br /> "Matt, what's up?" Kelly asked.<br /> "I came to see my favorite sister-in-law," Matthew said.<br /> "As I told Ben, I'm your only sister-in-law," Kelly said.<br /> "And I'm sure he said that it makes you our favorite," Matthew said.<br /> "Yeah so what would you like?" Kelly asked.<br /> "A latte please sis," Matthew said.<br /> "Coming right up," Kelly said.<br /> "Hey baby, hey bro," Mitch said.<br /> "Hey bro," Matthew said.<br /> "Hey what brings you by?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Just letting you know that I'll be working late," Mitch said.<br /> "Oh babe," Kelly said.<br /> "I'm sorry baby," Mitch said.<br /> "It's fine, I'll be okay," Kelly said.<br /> "If you have to work late, how did you manage to get away?" Matthew asked.<br /> "I took a lunch break and came here to tell her, I didn't want to tell her over the phone," Mitch said.<br /> "And I appreciate you coming to tell me, babe," Kelly said. He came over to her and hugged her close and pecked her softly.<br /> "I will text you when I'm headed home okay, I know you have an early morning so you don't need to wait up for me," Mitch said.<br /> "Okay, love you," Kelly said.<br /> "Love you baby," Mitch said. He pecked her and went out the door. Matthew looked at her and smiled.<br /> After work，<br /> Kelly drove to Mitch's office with some food and went to his office and heard sounds coming from inside and she opened the door slowly and saw something that made her heart break. Her husband slept with his assistant on his desk.<br /> "What were you doing, Mitch!" Kelly said.<br /> "Oh god Kel!" Mitch said. He pulled away and got dressed as did his assistant. She threw the bag of food at him.<br /> "I can't believe you!" Kelly said.<br /> "Baby please," Mitch said.<br /> "Don't call me that, not anymore, we are done! It's over!" Kelly yelled. She ran out the door and got on the elevator and the doors closed and she ran out when she got on the ground floor.<br /> "Leave me alone!" Kelly yelled. She went to Kate's house and went to the door and knocked. Ryan opened it and saw her.<br /> "Kel, sis, what happened?" Ryan asked. She broke down crying and he pulled her in and closed the door.<br /> "I took food to Mitch at his office and found him sleeping with his assistant on his desk," Kelly said crying.<br /> "Oh my god, he's so dead!" Ryan said.<br /> "No he's not worth it, I told him I was done," Kelly said.<br /> Three days later, Kelly went home and found him there sitting on the couch. She went to the bedroom and began packing her bags. She sent a quick text as she packed. He came to the door.<br /> "Kelly please," Mitch said.<br /> "Don't! I don't want to hear any excuses, there is no excuse for what you did, how long has it been going on?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Kelly," Mitch said.<br /> "How long?!" Kelly yelled.<br /> "Three months," Mitch said.<br /> "And you said you loved me," Kelly said.<br /> "I do!" Mitch said.<br /> "No you don't or you never would have slept with her in the first place! No man who says he loves his wife would ever cheat on her! You are not a man, you are nothing!" Kelly yelled.<br /> "Mitch!" Matthew yelled. Matthew cam and pulled his brother away from the door.<br /> "Matt," Mitch said.<br /> "I heard what you did, how could you do that!" Matthew said.<br /> "It was a mistake!" Mitch said.<br /> "A mistake is one time, three months isn't!" Matthew said.<br /> "How did you find out?" Mitch asked.<br /> "From her sister, she told me when I went to get coffee this morning," Matthew said.<br /> "Matt," Mitch said.<br /> "Leave her be, Mitch, go for a walk for an hour and let her get her things out," Matthew said.<br /> "I'm not giving her a divorce," Mitch said.<br /> "You better," Kelly said.<br /> "I don't want to lose you!" Mitch said.<br /> "You lost me the moment you put your private part inside Delia," Kelly said.<br /> "Go Mitch now!" Matthew said.<br /> "Get him out, I'll help her finish up and get her stuff in her car," Matthew said. Harris pulled Mitch out the door. Matthew went to Kelly and she broke down in his arms.<br /> "Oh beautiful it will be all right, let's get your stuff and get out of here," Matthew said. They finished packing up her stuff and got it all in her car and his.<br /> "Thank you Matt," Kelly said.<br /> "You're welcome, now where are you staying? Matthew asked.<br /> "I was staying at Kate's, being there for her and Ryan, she's having a rough time with her pregnancy," Kelly said.<br /> "Let's go then," Matthew said. They went to Kate's house and got out. Ryan came out.<br /> "Hey Matt," Ryan said.<br /> "Hey man, got her stuff here," Matthew said.<br /> "Let's get it inside," Ryan said. They got her stuff moved into the house and she got her clothes in the bedroom and the rest in the other spare room for the time being.<br /> "So I'll be going now," Matthew said.<br /> "Thanks for the help, Matt," Kelly said.<br /> "Of course beautiful, see you later," Matthew said. He pecked her cheek and hugged her and left. Kelly sat on the bed. Ryan sat next to her.<br /> "You okay sis?" Ryan asked.<br /> "I guess so, are you okay with me staying here?" Kelly asked.<br /> "Of course, Kate wants you here, I'm glad you are here for her, it makes me feel better knowing you are helping her," Ryan said.<br /> Three weeks later, Kelly found herself a house close to Kate and Ryan. She got all moved in and settled. <br /> Then she heard the front door ding announcing there was a customer. Kelly and Sarah went up front and the person there was the last person she was expecting to see, Mitch’s assistant.<br /> "What are you doing here," Kelly said.<br /> "I wanted to talk to you please," Delia said.<br /> "What could you have to say to me," Kelly said.<br /> "I wanted to explain it to you," Delia said.<br /> "I really don't care, he slept with you for three months, I can't forgive and forget," Kelly said.<br /> "Kelly, please," Delia said.<br /> "Why should I listen to anything you say, did he send you here to plead his case so I would take him back, tell him to go away," Kelly said.<br /> "Kelly, he's checked into rehab," Delia said.<br /> "What for?" Kelly asked.<br /> "He had an accident at work five months ago, it wasn't bad but he required some painkillers to keep you from finding out because he didn't want you to worry or anything, he got hooked on them and he was so in need for them that he got mixed up and thought I was you, he called me Kelly," Delia said.<br /> "Oh geez," Kelly said.<br /> "Seems like nonsense to me," Sarah said.<br /> "Yeah he's just trying to get me to take him back, tell him I'm not going to take him back ever, he and I were over the moment his private part was inside you so get out of here and stay away from me," Kelly said.<br /> "Okay I'll go and I'm sorry for my part in all this," Delia said. She left and Sarah looked at Kelly. Kelly went back to her office. Benjamin came in and smiled and pecked her.<br /> "Hey baby," Benjamin said.<br /> "Hey," Sarah said.<br /> "What's going on?" Benjamin asked.<br /> "You won't believe it," Sarah said. She told him what happened. He sent a text and soon the door opened and Matthew came in. Kelly came out of her office and saw him and he took her in his arms as she sobbed against him.<br /> "It's okay beautiful, I'm here," Matthew said.<br /> "Why can't he understand that I can't be with him anymore," Kelly said.<br /> "I don't know but I do know that he never deserved you," Matthew said.	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987,510	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987572}'	No	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	1569966977186167	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	I fell in love with my friend with benefits, but he was a werewolf.<br /> “Verity, I head back Sunday to my pack and may find my mate there.” Axel said.<br /> I stared at him, and tears brimmed my eyes. I had to turn away and look away. I didn’t want him to see how upset I was.<br /> Why was he telling me this?<br /> Why could he leave me alone?<br /> "You're going to abandon me?" I asked.<br /> “I didn’t want to make you cry, sweetheart,” he said. “I wanted to tell you the truth.”<br /> Okay, I knew. He'll be with his so-called mate, and I needed to get away and start over.<br /> ————————<br /> Verity<br /> I was already for Axel.<br /> I walked out of my bedroom in a little black dress. I had no underwear on, but the dress was comfortable to wear without any, as the material was soft against my skin.<br /> I ordered a pizza for us and put the TV on. I placed it on the music channel as I thought it would set the mood somehow.<br /> I might come across as desperate, but I liked him.<br /> I knew we wouldn’t go into intercourse straightaway as he liked to talk about his day and would want to know about mine. We would make conversation, and I knew he would be the one to instigate what he wanted.<br /> I walked around the flat barefooted, ensuring nothing was out and looked tidy.<br /> I glanced at the clock, and Axel would be here any minute.<br /> I could feel my stomach go into knots; butterflies were fluttering around. He caused all this every time he was near me.<br /> I didn’t know why?<br /> I walked over to the kitchen section of the flat and went to the fridge. I pulled out some drink and closed the door.<br /> I took the drink into the living room and placed them on the table when a knock on the door made me jump slightly.<br /> I knew it was him as he was always on time.<br /> I glanced around and made sure everything was ready.<br /> I looked to the door and sighed.<br /> I walked over to the front door and opened it.<br /> I held onto the door for dear life as I stared at the giant man, wolf, before me. He looked stunning in his crisp black button-down shirt and pants. His brown hair was tossed to the side, and his eyes were on me.<br /> Axel gave me his devilish grin as his eyes roamed over my body and went back to meet my eyes. “Gorgeous as always, sweetheart,” he rasped as he moved forward, making me sidestep out of the way.<br /> He stops before me and tilts his head down, moving toward me.<br /> My breath gets caught in my mouth as his cologne hits my nose and goes straight to my core, igniting every desire I have for him and sending me into a complete mess as wetness pools my folds.<br /> He does this all the time to me.<br /> Axel moves closer and pecks my cheek but pulls back slightly as his eyes land on mine.<br /> He licks his lips as his eyes go to mine but goes back to my eyes.<br /> “You better calm down, sweetheart,” he growled, placing a hand on my waist and pulling me closer. His head dips again, but it is closer to my ear. “I can smell your arousal. I don’t want to have my dessert first.”<br /> I gulped.<br /> Axel places a peck on my cheek again and steps back.<br /> His hand leaves my waist, and he walks into my flat like he owns the place.<br /> He walked over to the couch and sat down.<br /> I was about to close the door, but the pizza delivery guy stood outside.<br /> I smiled and grabbed my purse. I paid him, and he handed me the pizzas.<br /> I noticed him check me out, but something shadowed behind me, and I knew who it was; Axel. The man took one look at Axel and went white before walking away.<br /> I glanced over my shoulder to look at Axel, but his eyes were on the man that left. He looked like he wanted to kill.<br /> I didn’t know whether to be flattered or not.<br /> Axel took the pizzas off me and walked back over to the couch.<br /> I closed the door, walked over to him, and sat next to him on the couch.<br /> Axel grabbed a pizza slice while I helped myself to one of mine. “So, how have you been, gorgeous?” he asked before he took a bite.<br /> I looked at him and smiled. “I’ve been good,” I said. “I have been busy in the café and spending time with Kelly and the others.”<br /> Axel nodded while he chewed.<br /> “How are things with you?” I asked. “Anything exciting happening?”<br /> I bit into my pizza slice and looked at Axel, who was staring at me.<br /> “Everything is fine,” he murmured, his eyes changed black but back to his color. I knew it was his wolf, as he had explained before. “The business is going well, and we even got a few new clients from the human town. We are doing really. The pack is doing well too. We have been training more lately, especially as the alpha is soon giving his title to his son. Also, Mace, my wolf, is excited about what is coming tomorrow, but we don’t have to talk about that part. Not now, at least.”<br /> I nodded but stared at him.<br /> “What is Mace excited about?” I asked. “You don’t have to wait.”<br /> I took another bite of my pizza and looked at him.<br /> Axel looked at me but didn’t say anything.<br /> He stared for a moment and let out a sigh. “Verity,” he said and moved slightly to face me. “I know I never mentioned about mates when we have talked about wolves, so I think I should tell you this before we start; this will be the last weekend I might be here to see you.”<br /> I stared at him, dumbfounded.<br /> What was he on about? Mates?<br /> Axel cleared his throat, moved his hand, and placed it into mine.<br /> “Verity, our wolves, have a soulmate,” he said. “They have destined mates, people with who they will spend the rest of their lives together.”<br /> I stared at him.<br /> My mouth went dry.<br /> He might find his soulmate.<br /> I cleared my throat and nodded for him to carry on.<br /> “We find our mates when we turn twenty-one,” he said. “I turn twenty-one in the week. I am here today to finish a business deal, and I head back Sunday to my pack and may find my mate there.”<br /> I stared at him, and tears brimmed my eyes. I had to turn away and look away. I didn’t want him to see how upset I was.<br /> Why was he telling me this?<br /> Why could he leave me alone?<br /> Axel’s hand left my hand, and I could feel movement. I felt his hand go to my shoulder, and he moves me to look at him.<br /> I try to fight him, but he leans toward me and places his head on my shoulder. “I know this hurts,” he whispered. “I wanted to see you before I left. You have a special place in my heart whenever I come here.”<br /> I sniffed as a lone tear escaped my eye.<br /> Kelly was right; he was going to hurt me. I was already hurting.<br /> I moved slightly, which made him move his head from my shoulder. I turned back around and looked at him.<br /> Axel’s face softened as his finger went to my cheek to catch another stray tear that fell.<br /> “I didn’t want to make you cry, sweetheart,” he said. “I wanted to tell you the truth.”<br /> I nodded.<br /> As his finger left my cheek, I sat there, and he placed his hand back in his lap.<br /> We sat in silence for a while.<br /> I couldn’t stomach my pizza.<br /> Axel ate his pizza.<br /> I felt sick.<br /> I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that I wouldn’t see him again.<br /> I had been staring at my table for a few moments, but there was something I wanted to ask. I wanted some hope that there could be for us.<br /> “Do you get mates who are humans, or is it just wolves?” I asked as I turned to look at him.<br /> Axel looked at me with a stunned expression and cleared his throat. “Why would you ask that?” he asked.<br /> I shrugged and looked away.<br /> I didn’t want to tell him how I felt or what I wanted.<br /> “Verity,” he said. “Humans could never be mated to a wolf. It is not safe for them.”<br /> I didn’t say, but I looked at him.<br /> His eyes searched mine and softened slightly.<br /> “Look, I am here for three days,” he said. “I want to see you all weekend and spend this time with you.”<br /> I didn’t know what to say to that; I didn’t even know whether I should feel flattered or not that he wanted to see me.<br /> “Verity,” he said and moved slightly.<br /> I didn’t know what he was doing until it was too late as he moved to the side of me and placed his hands on my waist and lifted me effortlessly, and made me straddle him.<br /> My eyes widened as I stared at him.<br /> His hands rested on my waist as his eyes bore into mine.<br /> “Please,” he whispered as he moved slightly. “Peck me.”<br /> I stared at him.<br /> I couldn’t help but bite my lip.<br /> He looked delicious to have right now.<br /> His eyes went to my mouth and then back to mine.<br /> He moves quickly and places his lips on mine, and I instantly melt into him as I let him peck me. His hands move to my arse cheeks, squeezing them hard, making me gasp. He took that as an opportunity to slide his tongue in and claim my mouth, devouring every inch he could take.<br /> I don’t know what came over me, but if this is to be my last weekend with him, I am certainly making the most of it, I thought.<br /> -<br /> I feel the warmth hit my face.<br /> I moved slightly and opened my eyes but was blinded by the sun.<br /> I forgot to close my blinds last night.<br /> As my eyes adjusted to the light, I thought of last night’s events, which made my face blush slightly.<br /> I wonder if anyone heard me, but the other question was, did anyone look through my bedroom window at the show Axel and I put on?<br /> My stomach churns at the mere thought of Axel as I look over to the other side of me.<br /> I felt my stomach drop as I gazed at the space beside me.<br /> I felt hurt.<br /> He always did this when he came here, whether at the hotel or my flat; he would leave without saying a word to me: no note explaining anything, just nothing.<br /> At least I was in my flat this time, I thought.<br /> The last time we hooked up, it was at the hotel. I felt so ashamed of leaving the room. He left me there on my own. I had to dress and make my shameful retreat to my car with the receptionist giving me a knowing look like I was doing the walk of shame.<br /> I felt embarrassed.<br /> I felt wetness on my cheek as I stared at the space next to me.<br /> I moved and sat up in bed, leaning against the headboard.<br /> I moved the back of my hand to my cheeks and wiped the stray tears that fell.<br /> I knew why I was crying; it wasn’t hard to work out why.<br /> I was left alone with no words, and last night’s conversation came crashing into my head.<br /> This was the last weekend I was going to see him.<br /> He was going to be looking for his mate, his soulmate.<br /> I felt a pang of hurt hit my chest like it was crushing me.<br /> Tears fell more.<br /> Knowing it would be my last night with him, I didn’t know if I could see him again tonight.<br /> It hurt every time he left me without a word, but knowing it was the last time I would ever see him again made it even worse.<br /> The pain in my chest worsened, but I sat there as I let the tears flow.<br /> I was in pain.<br /> I was losing someone I cared about, someone who might have a soulmate thats picked out for him. The thought was like a punch to the gut.<br /> -<br /> I was dosing off on the couch and must have fallen asleep as I woke up to screenshots of shows popping up on my TV.<br /> I moved and stared, wondering what the time was, and glanced toward the clock.<br /> I knew it was getting late, about ten pm, as I woke up later.<br /> I let out a sigh but heard a ping from my phone.<br /> I didn’t even look at it all day, so I left the couch and headed over to my phone.<br /> I picked it up and looked at who had messaged me.<br /> There was only one message, no one had contacted, but only one, and it was from him.<br /> I stared at the notification for a moment but clicked on it.<br /> “Hey gorgeous, come over to the hotel about midnight; I want to finish what I started last night,” it read.<br /> My stomach was in a knot as I re-read the message.<br /> After a long time, I must have read the message a dozen times before I placed the phone back on the counter.<br /> What was I going to do?<br /> Should I go to him?<br /> My core tightened at the possibility of seeing him again, knowing what we would do when I arrived, but part of me was hurt.<br /> The conversation about finding his mate popped into my head. How could someone hook up with someone knowing that they had a soulmate out there that was made for them?<br /> If humans had that chance, we would jump at the opportunity. Knowing that someone was made for us and only for us sounded like a dream to us, but for werewolves to have that made me wish I could be one.<br /> I stared at the phone but backed away slowly, but stopped and turned to look at my lounge.<br /> I couldn’t text him back.<br /> I didn’t know what I wanted to do.<br /> I was in two minds about whether I should or shouldn’t go.<br /> Thanks to him, my heart begged me not to, as it was already broken.<br /> My core had other ideas; knowing there would never be a chance to see him again made it worse. He was the only man I felt something with, and I even loved the intercourse we had together.<br /> It was hard to figure out.<br /> I could get changed and decide then, I thought.<br /> I turned around and headed to the bathroom, knowing I needed to look at myself in the mirror.<br /> I knew I had puffy eyes due to all the crying I did.<br /> I walked into the bathroom and switched on the light.<br /> I stood in front of the mirror and grimaced at my reflection.<br /> I looked hideous.<br /> My eyes were bloodshot and puffy.<br /> I had ice cream all around my mouth.<br /> I placed the plug in the sink and ran the top. I filled the sink with cold water and washed my face.<br /> Whatever I decided, I knew giving myself a cold wash was good. It would help with the puffiness and cool down my face.<br /> I washed and dried my face.<br /> I looked back up and thought that would do for now.<br /> I turned around, switching the light off as I headed through the door and into my bedroom.<br /> I knew I had to change, but I couldn’t be bothered.<br /> I quickly glanced at my make-up counter and placed a few items in a small bag. I looked at myself in the mirror and thought I could wear makeup before seeing him.<br /> Every time I think about Axel, my stomach churns.<br /> My little makeup bag was done, and I looked down at my clothes; I knew there was no point in changing as my clothes would soon come off.<br /> Again, my stomach churned, but this time it was unease that came in.<br /> It felt wrong to say things that I knew my clothes would be off, even before I went to him.<br /> I knew what we were, but I also knew I had feelings for someone I shouldn’t.<br /> I looked back at my reflection in my makeup mirror and sighed.<br /> I placed the small makeup bag under my arm, walked toward the back of my door, and grabbed my hoodie before I headed out of my room.<br /> I walked over to the counter where my phone was and picked it up. There were no other messages, not even from Axel.<br /> I sighed and walked over to the couch.<br /> I picked up the remote and pointed it at the TV to switch it off.<br /> The room went dark instantly.<br /> I knew my way around this flat as I grew attached to it.<br /> I walked over to the front door and grabbed my keys from the hook by the side of the door.<br /> I pulled open the door and walked through, closing it behind me.<br /> I quickly locked the door.<br /> I quickly placed my hoodie on and walked out through the door.<br /> I knew I was early, but I didn’t care.<br /> Axel knew I would stay out of sight when I got to the hotel; he showed me the back entrance to the hotel the last time. There was a staircase I could go up, but knowing that he was in the same room as he always was, I wasn’t looking forward to walking up six flights of stairs.<br /> As I stepped outside, I looked around and found my car on the opposite side.<br /> I used my car to go to the hotel to see Axel and visit the nearby town. The town has many features there, including a small bookstore. I love it there as they sell all the old classics, such as Jane Eyre, but the owner gets books in if she hasn’t got the one you want. I know all too well, as I wanted an erotic book that Kelly told me about that she saw on TikTok. When I asked the woman if she had a copy, she looked like she would choke on her coffee. She gave me a knowing look but never said anything.<br /> I walk over to my car and climb in.<br /> I quickly started the engine and made my way to the hotel.<br /> The hotel was twenty minutes away by car and not far from where I lived.<br /> I drove in silence.<br /> There weren’t many cars on the road as most of the townspeople walked as everything you need is within walking distance.<br /> I kept my eyes on the road, but my mind kept wondering whether I was doing the right thing.<br /> I drove in a daze till I got to the junction.<br /> The sign to the hotel was in front of me, pointing left.<br /> I stopped at the junction but didn’t move as I stared at the sign; something was stopping me from going.	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987,518	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	No	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	1786087855193719	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Mate," he snapped, and everyone in the room gasped in shock.<br /> "You are mistaken," my father growled in fury at Alpha Zev.<br /> "I am not mistaken. She is mine."<br /> "She is a child," my father argued. Seth looked back over at me, looking me over once more.<br /> "How old are you?" I opened my mouth to answer but my father beat me to it.<br /> "She is sixteen. She hasn't even shifted yet. There is no way she is your mate. You're old enough to be her father."<br /> "Perhaps I made a mistake." Seth looked at me again. "She is too young to be my mate."<br /> I frowned in annoyance, "you don't want me as a mate?"<br /> ————————<br /> I stayed late after school for soccer club, before my mother picked me up. "You look a mess" my mother told me instantly.<br /> "I've been playing soccer, what did you expect me to look like?" I retorted sarcastically.<br /> "Yes but you look like you've been rolling around in the mud" she frowned. My mother was something I wasn't – stunningly beautiful. Her dark hair was short and cropped, which matched with her golden Latin skin made her look youthful and striking. I was hoping I had ugly duckling syndrome and soon I would blossom; but I'd been saying that for sixteen years and it hadn't happened yet.<br /> "Don't forget we have Equinox Alpha visiting tomorrow" my mother reminded me, when we got home. "So make sure you come straight home after school".<br /> "Maybe I should just skip the entire day and help you and dad prepare?" I smiled.<br /> "Nice try, Mabel, but it's not happening" she gave me a look. I hated when she used my real name. I hated the name Mabel with a passion – it had been my grandmother's name and honestly it should have died along with the crazy old bimbo. But, no, it was legacy to be named after her. I went by May because at least it was an averagely alright, unlike Mabel.<br /> "And don't forget we have a pack meeting in an hour" my mother called after me.<br /> I chilled out for an hour, before my mother came and got me. She glared at me for not dressing up – but it was only the Alpha, I'd known the guy since I was born he didn't need me to dress up.<br /> I was pretty sure my mother was disappointed about how I had turned out – I was a tomboy with an attitude problem who only cared about archery, soccer and skateboarding. She had always wanted a girl who she could take shopping and talk about boys and crushes with, but that just wasn't me. I would rather be shooting arrows into targets than shopping at target. Don't get me wrong, she loved me, but she was secretly upset I was so different to her.<br /> "May" a voice called to me. I turned to see my friends waving me over. The only friends that I had didn't go to my school, which sucked, but at least I got to hang out with them after school.<br /> Dom, Jared and Chris were hanging around at the back of the forest clearing. I said goodbye to my mother before rushing over to them. "What's up?" I asked them.<br /> "Not much we're hitting the skate park after this, you game?" Chris asked me.<br /> "I wish" I snorted, "that other Alpha is coming tomorrow so my mother is freaking out about nothing. I'm sure she'll drag me off after this to prep or some other nonsense".<br /> "Bummer dude" Jared grumbled. I loved my friends, because they didn't care I was a girl or that I was the Beta's daughter – I was just May and that was cool.<br /> "Hey I saw your brother at the mall early with another girl again" Chris laughed.<br /> "Yep another week, and another girl" I mused.<br /> "She was hot though" Chris added.<br /> "Aren't they always?" Dom threw in.<br /> "Of course he's the future Beta, he could never be seen with anyone who didn't have a giant stick up their tight pricks." I commented.<br /> "Mabel" a voice boomed out. I cringed as I turned to see my father not far behind me. He stormed over to me, and my friends instantly moved a few steps away from me. "You will not speak about your brother that way and you will not use that sort of language again. Do you understand me, young lady?" he scowled me.<br /> People in the pack, who were gathering for the meeting, glanced over at the Beta telling his delinquent daughter off. I frowned as I looked at the ground, I scuffed my sneaker in the dirt as I blushed slightly in embarrassment. "Mabel" my father prompted.<br /> "I'm sorry" I muttered out, feeling stupid and like a small child.<br /> "Come, you'll stand at the front with me" my father snapped. Taking my arm he pulled me through the clearing and to the patio that led of the Alpha's house. I silently complained in my mind, as he dragged me to the front.<br /> My father was strict but I was his little girl, so he was also protective. So I was used to getting in trouble with him – but he could never stay angry at me for long. Unlike my brother who he could stay mad at for days on end.<br /> My mother and brother quickly joined us. My father smiled at my mother, before bussing her lips softly. I looked at them and wondered how I was their daughter. My mother was beautiful and my father was handsome and strong. Yet I stood there, like the runt of the family.<br /> I didn't care much about looks, in the grand scheme of things, but as some of the girls that were my age were beginning to find their mates, I was beginning to think that maybe I should be concerned. Most of the She-Wolves my age were making sure they were always groomed and perfectly made up, for when they ran into their mates. So I almost felt self-conscious about the fact I didn't care so much.<br /> Yet, occasionally, I would stand with my family – who all looked like they had just stepped out of a magazine – and felt like I didn't really fit in. For some reason, I just didn't inherit the looks of my family. I'd worked that out at a young age, so I had made peace with it but I hated standing with them as everyone else seemed to notice it.<br /> Luckily, the Alpha and his wife arrived and it quickly turned into a Pack meeting. Alpha Parker was a nice man, around my father's age, with soft greying hair and deep set black eyes. I hated him, hated him with every fibre of my being – because he took away my dream. He took away everything I had worked for.<br /> The Alpha's son, David, was a little younger than me. He was being home schooled, as he was being trained to become Alpha, so I didn't see him often. But I didn't mind him really but I minded the fact that my mother kept hinting she thought the two of us were mates.<br /> Werewolves Shift in their teenage years. I hadn't Shifted yet – it wasn't uncommon to not have Shifted yet, but my brother and my parents had both Shifted in their early teens. Yet, I was sixteen and still hadn't Shifted. Once more, I was the runt of the family.<br /> David hadn't Shifted yet either, but could at any day now, and my mother was sure the two of us were mates. Alpha's mates were only ever daughters of other Alpha's or of Beta's – so according to that, my mother was obsessed with the fact that I would one day be the pack's Luna. I couldn't think of anything worse.<br /> David smiled at me as he moved to stand next to me. I returned his smile, while his father began to talk about the upcoming visit from an Alpha of a different Pack. Alpha Seth Zev was the Alpha of the Equinox Pack, which was the largest Pack in the country. Alpha Zev wanted support from our Alpha in the current War he was fighting – I was pretty sure that we wouldn't support him. We were a peaceful Pack, we tried to stay out of fights.<br /> But, everyone was on edge in the Pack. Wars between Wolf Packs were rare, but when they occurred they were drastic. They could cause death and destruction in all the packs if the war was big enough. And with the way I had heard my father talk about the upcoming war, I was pretty sure this one would be catastrophic. I didn't even know what it was about over – I struggled with listening to things I didn't care about.<br /> "Alpha Zev will arrive tomorrow evening" Alpha Parker told the Pack, "I know it is uncomfortable for everyone, having unknown Wolves in the Pack. But he is coming on behalf of the upcoming war, to represent all the other Packs fighting against Alpha Deeds. As yet we have not chosen a side in this war, but with the way things are going, we're not going to have a choice but to join".<br /> Chatter ran through the Pack – both nervous and excited. Nervous because it was a war, excited because it was a war. Werewolves were funny like that; terrified of death because they were so proud but excited to kill and fight others for the sake of pride. I didn't understand it myself.<br /> "However, I will not decide anything without consulting Howard, Joel and Kelly first" Alpha Parker explained – talking about my father, the third in command and the current Luna. "But, regarding this visit, I expect everyone to be in their homes by eight o'clock this evening, unless you are on patrol, working in the dungeons or have spoken to me previously and I have given permission to be excused from curfew. But, as of tonight, there is an entire Pack wide curfew of eight and anyone found breaking that will face consequences".<br /> There was a moment of silence, as the Pack shared worried looks. "That is all for tonight. I expect you all in your house by eight tonight. You're dismissed".<br /> ——————<br /> The next night<br /> "Mabel Elizabeth Thorne. What happened to your face?" she screeched.<br /> "I fell" I shrugged. <br /> "Off that skateboard I bet" she growled angrily. <br /> I simply shrugged, not wanting to tell her that last night I ignored the curfew and fought with some jerks who always bullied me in school. <br /> "Alpha Zev and several of his men are in the territory as we speak. We are supposed to be going around to the Alpha's house in an hour, for goodness sake Mabel".<br /> "Then just leave me here" I offered.<br /> "I don't think so. We'll just try and cover it up with makeup".<br /> "Ew no thanks" I turned my nose up, "I don't want that orange thing all over my face".<br /> "Mabel" she shook her head, "why can't you just be a normal sixteen year old for once?"<br /> "Geez thanks, love you too" I muttered in annoyance.<br /> "If you're not going to let me put makeup on you, please at least wear your hair down" she said. I rolled my eyes as we began to eat dinner. Everyone talked as we ate but I silently thought of ways to get out of going to see this other random Alpha. I couldn't think of any good excuse.<br /> "Right, Mabel, go get changed" my mother said, as we cleared away the plates.<br /> "I'm changed" I replied. Once more I thought my mother was going to pass out. She opened her mouth, closed her mouth, opened her mouth once more, before turning to my father for help. I hated when they ganged up on me.<br /> "Darling, just put something a bit neater on. You know what Alphas are like" my father said for her.<br /> "You mean, you know what mothers are like" I grumbled under my breath.<br /> "What was that?" he narrowed his eyes.<br /> "I'll go change now" I sighed, slipping out the kitchen. Back inside my room, I looked in the mirror and sighed heavily. I wore a pair of ripped jeans, a white shirt, and some Nike sneakers. My hair was pulled back and the ugly purple and yellow bruise ran up the left side of my face.<br /> In annoyance, I changed into a pair of black skinny jeans – the only pair without rips in them – before pulling on a tight red shirt and my newest leather jacket. I then pulled some different sneakers on.<br /> Frowning at myself in the mirror, I took my hair out of the ponytail. My dark curls fell around my face, and to my mid-back, looking crazy and unruly. I didn't dare take a hairbrush to it – it would just make it look like a lion's mane. So I grabbed some hair mouse, dabbed a bit on my hand, before running it through my hair. It calmed it slightly, but it was still just a curly mess but at least it now looked like it was supposed to be a curly mess.<br /> "Well it ain't going to get any better than this" I muttered to my reflection. My face was a small love heart shape, with large round eyes and small features. Freckles spread over practically every part of my face – I hated those freckles. Even with my dark Latin skin, the freckles still stuck out. I was cute but in a twelve year old sort of way.<br /> "May hurry up" Roland shouted at me.<br /> "Watch your language Ro" my father hollered back at him. Rolling my eyes, I turned away from my reflections and headed out my room. I walked with my family to the Alpha's house, trailing slightly behind them as they chatted about something. "Mabel, keep up" my father snapped.<br /> When we reached the Alpha's house, Alpha Parker invited my parents into his office where he was having a drink with Alpha Zev and his Beta. "Darling, why don't you go hang out with David" my mother suggested. I rolled my eyes, hating that she was still trying to convince herself that I was going to be David's mate.<br /> They disappeared into the study and I rolled my eyes when I was left alone. "Hey Mabel" David said, as he came down the stairs.<br /> "My name is May" I corrected him. He nodded before walking into the lounge, I reluctantly followed him. Inside was three Wolves I didn't know. David smiled at them as he sat down in the lounge. The three men were obviously from the Equinox Pack.<br /> "Hey kid is this your girlfriend?" one of them asked, smiling in my direction.<br /> "No" I snorted.<br /> "May is the Beta's daughter" David explained. "But we're probably going to be mates. We'll see when we Shift" he shrugged.<br /> "Unlikely" I muttered under my breath.<br /> "What?" David asked.<br /> "I want a drink" I said allowed, and I saw the three men smirking as they'd actually heard what I said. "I'm going to get a drink". Turning my back to David and three unknown Wolves, I headed into the kitchen.<br /> As I stood there in the kitchen, I glanced out the window. Outside on the porch stood a man on his phone. He was beautiful – there was no other words to describe him. He was tall with dark hair and bright blue eyes. His large arms bulged out of his tight black t-shirt and his blue jeans hung low on his lips. He was larger than most men; with muscles on every part of his body. "Wow" I whispered.<br /> I'd never had a crush before, but I had one right then.<br /> "That's Seth" a voice behind me said. I screamed in shock as I spun around, turning away from the hot man, and to one of the unknown Wolves.<br /> "I...um...what?" I asked, blushing as red as a tomato. The Wolf smirked at me in amusement. His ash coloured hair was pulled back in a small bun at the back of his head, as his golden skin shone. He was attractive but nothing compared with the guy outside.<br /> "I said that guy you were eye raping is called Seth" he teased. "He's my Alpha".<br /> "That's Alpha Zev?" I asked in shock.<br /> "Yep, that's him" he laughed. I glanced back out the window, but he was gone. The unknown Wolf laughed at me again. "He's a bit old for you kid". He messed up my hair, causing me to glare at him, before he opened the fridge and had a look inside. "You want a coke?"<br /> "Sure" I shrugged. He pulled out a second can and handed it to me, before kicking the fridge shut. "What's your name?"<br /> "Dean" he smiled, "I'm the third in command".<br /> "Cool" I muttered.<br /> "You don't really find that cool do you?" he smirked at me, hearing my sarcasm even though I didn't actually say it sarcastically.<br /> "No I don't really care," I told him bluntly. He spluttered a laugh at me.<br /> "You got bad language kid, I dig that" Dean winked at me. I just gave me a look before walking past him. He followed me back into the lounge, where I sat down next to David. "Right kid, this is Jenson and Ollie" Dean introduced me to the other Wolves – Jenson a blonde with nice eyes and Ollie a dark skinned man who was very attractive. Not as attractive as his Alpha, but pretty attractive.<br /> "Guys this is May. She's a mouthy kid who has a thing for Seth".<br /> "I do not have 'a thing' for your Alpha" I snapped at Dean, as I blushed and the men laughed at me.<br /> "So why else were you staring at him like a stalker?" he mused. I knew he was trying to get a rise out of me, but I was embarrassed so I rose to the bait.<br /> "Because I saw a strange Wolf in my territory and I was curious who he was" I snapped back – a blatant lie.<br /> "Sure" Dean commented sarcastically.<br /> "Mabel" David began and I rolled my eyes.<br /> "May" I corrected him through gritted teeth. "My name is May". At my language, Jenson and Ollie raised their eyebrows in shock – Dean just laughed in amusement.<br /> "Well it's not" David retorted, "your name is Mabel, you just like to go by May".<br /> "David, shut up" I rolled my eyes at him. I didn't understand why the fourteen year old future Alpha annoyed me so much, but there was just something about him.<br /> "Mabel" a familiar voice boomed. "I will not tolerate that language" my father snapped. With my back to him I rolled my eyes, before turning back and smiling softly at him.<br /> "Sorry Dad" I simply said. I stood up, as everyone else in the room did, when I noticed that my parents had come in with everyone else. Among the other people were two more unknown Wolves – well one of them was known to me because I had seen him outside.<br /> Alpha Seth Zev was even better in person; with both strength and dominance. His bright blue eyes looked over the room before they landed on me. I blushed slightly as he caught me staring at him. But he didn't instantly look away, instead he looked me up and down – checking me out I realised.<br /> Alpha Parker opened his mouth to say something but Alpha Zev interrupted him. A growl ripped through the room as he looked at me. "Mate" he snapped, and everyone in the room gasped in shock.<br /> My father was the first to the break the silence, by turning to Alpha Zev – to Seth – who claimed I was his mate. "You are mistaken" my father growled in fury.<br /> Seth narrowed his eyes at my father, "I am not mistaken. She is mine".<br /> "She is a child" my father argued. Seth looked back over at me, looking me over once more before he seemed to grasp what my father was saying.<br /> "How old are you?" he asked me, seeming to snap out of his protectiveness. I opened my mouth to answer but my father beat me to it.<br /> "She is sixteen. She hasn't even Shifted yet" he snapped. "There is no way she is your mate. You're old enough to be her father".<br /> Seth snorted, "not quite. But, yes, I see your point". He sighed heavily, running a hand down his face looking stressed. I wasn't really sure how to take the entire situation. I hadn't Shifted, so I didn't feel the mating bond yet. But I was extremely attracted to Seth, extremely.<br /> "Perhaps I made a mistake" Seth said, looking at me again. "She is too young to be my mate".<br /> "You don't make a mistake about the mate bond" Dean shrugged. "She's obviously your mate dude".<br /> "There is a fourteen year ago gap" Alpha Peters frowned, "has anyone ever heard of an age gap that big between mates before?" No one said anything as I bit the inside of my cheek – not sure what to say. It shocked me that Seth was thirty, I mean that seemed pretty old to me.<br /> "Mates are supposed to be similar ages. This is not right" Seth growled angrily.<br /> I frowned in annoyance, "you don't want me as a mate?" The question came out before I could stop it. Seth looked at me, his blue eyes cold and guarded.<br /> "I'd rather not have a child for a mate" he snapped at me. I was taken back slightly by his hostility towards me.<br /> "Dude, chill out" Dean spoke up. "It's not her fault there is such an age gap".<br /> "This is wrong" Seth roared, throwing his hands up in anguish. At his anger and dominance, a lot of the Wolves stood up straighter and became more alert. In all the mate business I had forgotten that Seth was one of the strongest Alpha's in the country – it was understandable he was feared. "This is so wrong" Seth snapped.<br /> "Right it is" my father agreed.<br /> "I need some space to think" Seth began.<br /> "I--" I began, not sure what I was actually going to say. But it didn't matter, Seth cut me off before I got more than one word out.<br /> "Away from you goddammit" he growled, eyes glowing menacingly at me. Instantly my eyes began to water as he spun on his heels and stormed away from me. A few seconds later the front door slammed. There was a moment of stillness between everyone. Then the only Wolf I hadn't been introduced to in the room, turned to Dean.<br /> "He might listen to you. Go after him" he told the third in command.<br /> "Will do boss" he walked past me and gave me a wink. "See you later kid".<br /> I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand, feeling pathetic as everyone else just looked at me. It was my mother who finally broke the silence. Moving over to me, she put her arm around me. "Howard, I'm taking her home" she told my father. My father nodded in agreement.<br /> Feeling too confused and upset, I let my mother tow me out the house. I was sniffing, trying not to cry, the entire walk home. My mother had her arm over my shoulders as we walked in silence, but it didn't make me feel any better.<br /> "Here, sit down, honey" my mother said, when we got home.<br /> "I think I just want to go to bed" I told her.<br /> "But Mabel--"<br /> "I need to think" I snapped at her, cutting her off. My voice broke slightly as I tried to control my emotions. I wasn't even sure what I felt really – but I felt rejected more than anything.<br /> Not letting my mother argue, I turned away from her and rushed up the stairs. Inside my bedroom I locked the door, before leaning against it. I stood there for a moment before sliding down the back of it. I couldn't make sense of anything – my mate was the Alpha of the biggest Pack in country, but he didn't want me.<br /> Seth was incredibly attractive and I was sure he had girls falling over him all day. It shouldn't have been a shock that he didn't want me as a mate – not only was I a rude teenager, I wasn't even a pretty rude teenager. I looked like I was twelve and the guy was thirty. I shouldn't have been surprised he didn't want me.<br /> But I felt like I had just been sucker punched. I hadn't given the idea of finding my mate so young a lot of thought, but when I did think about it I was older and my mate didn't care what I looked at. My mate should have loved me for me, not caring that I wasn't as pretty as most She-Wolves.<br /> Seth shouldn't have cared about my age or my looks. But he did.<br /> I sat with my back to the door for about an hour, just thinking about everything that had gone down in the five minute's I'd been inside the Alpha's house. It was a farce how quickly everything had happened. Seth saw me and within seconds he wanted to reject me.<br /> A little voice in my head told me that he hadn't rejected me and maybe he was going to run back to me and apologise, and tell me that my looks didn't matter and my age didn't matter because I was his mate.<br /> But he didn't come running back.	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987,522	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":987428}'	Yes	2024-04-07 15:33	active	440	2101962316854689	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Choose Amelia. Him or Me. If you choose your brother then be ready for divorce. But if you choose me then you have to end your relation with your brother."<br /> "I will never leave my brother when he needs me the most. What kind of a sister will I be if i wouldn't stand with him in this condition." Liam chuckled sadly as he nodded his head.<br /> "Fine then tomorrow. My lawyer will contact you. For a divorce and also for the attempt charges on your brother."<br /> "No Liam wait--" Harry tried stopping Liam but Amelia grabbed his wrist shaking her head.<br /> "Fine. If your sisters accusations matters more than our 5 years relation and 3 years marriage then fine go head divorce me. I will sign the papers. But."<br /> She walked closer to Liam with her teary eyes. Liam also stared back with almost begging her with his eyes to not do this.<br /> "Once I signed those papers. We will never be one again. Never." <br /> ————————<br /> <br /> She smiled sadly at the file in her hands. She wanted to tell her husband but what should she do. It's already been a week she came to know about this but she just couldn't get a strength to tell him.<br /> "Babyy." She got startled at her husband's voice before immediately hiding the file under the pillows. She stood up smiling at him as he came inside and instantly hugged her.<br /> He shouted slightly heaving his head in her crook smiling happily. "What happened Babe. Your looking tired." He hummed before tightening his grip on her and placing kis ses all over her nape.<br /> "Oh come on Liam go fresh up. I will arrange dinner. Come on. Enough enough big buddy come on." She exclaimed trying to pull away from the pig but he just whinned kis sing her neck.<br /> But finally she pushed him away making him pout. She chuckled pointing at the bathroom. He walked towards the bathroom sulking. She sighed grabbing the file and again hiding it in the cupboard. No matter what happens she has to tell him. It's important.<br /> She prepared the table after heating the food. Liam started eating the food as she was busy with the chores. His phone started ringing making him to answer it.<br /> "Ok. Ok fine I am coming." Amelia looked at him with raised eye brows.<br /> "I have to go. Rose and Luna asked for me they said it's urgent. I even heard Rose crying. I need to go there." Amelia nodded her head and Liam ran outside after kis sing her forehead.<br /> She frowned slapping her forehead remembering that she has to meet her brother today. She was about to get her bag but then she got a message from her brother's fiance asking her to come to the place she messaged her.<br /> Amelia wanted to know why but after reading that it's urgent she went to the place. She knew Kelly would never message her something like this. The matter seems serious.<br /> She went to the place and was left petrified seeing Rose. Luna. Her brother. Kelly and even Liam. She ran towards her brother after witnessing severe bruises all over his face.<br /> "My God. What happened to your face. Who the did this." She said touching her brother's face who stared at her with sad eyes.<br /> "Don't touch this piece of Amy your hands will get dirty." She gasped out hearing her husband's words. Kelly was about to snap but Amelia shook her head at her.<br /> "What is wrong with you Liam. How dare you insult my brother like this." She said glaring at him who scoffed. Rose was crying hugging Liam while Luna was also there glaring at Amelia and her brother Harry.<br /> "THIS TRIED TO RA PE MY SISTER AMY. HE TRIED TO FORCE HIMSELF ON ROSE." Amelia gasped in horror hearing her words.<br /> She looked at her brother for confirmation and Harry instantly shook his head. "I swear on our deceased parents Amy I did no such thing. She's lying. I swear. I am not like this Amy I swear."<br /> Liam was about to snap at him but stopped when Amelia said "I know brother I know you can never do such thing. I know." She nodding her head. Even though at first she felt extremely disgusting thinking that Rose was about to get raped but again.<br /> She trust her brother more than herself. Harry loves Kelly more than anything. He never even in his drunken state looked at other woman than to touch. It was impossible for them to believe.<br /> "Amy are you serious. HOW COULD TAKE HIS SIDE. LOOK AT THIS. MARKS ARE ALL OVER HER BODY HOW CAN YOU SAY THIS EVEN AFTER BEING A WOMAN. YOUR SAYING THAT ROSE IS LYING HOW COULD YOU."<br /> Liam yelled out pushing Rose in her mother's arms and walking closer to Amelia who shook her head "I am not saying that she's lying. But I wouldn't accuse my brother blindly as well. Being a woman doesn't mean I will believe other woman's accusation blindly. We need proofs. We need to look in this matter carefully. Rapist and Ra pe victim are not some kind of simple titles Liam."<br /> "We need to contact police. My brother will handle this matter fairly. Police will look into it and if my brother is culprit he will be punished but if not then."<br /> "Then what. Huh then what. My daughter will be consider as a liar. A disgrace. No. No we can't do this. Liam ask this man. He will marry my daughter. We are religious people Amelia. I can't let my daughter be called as a disgrace."<br /> Luna Rose's mother exclaimed making Harry instantly work up. "No I wouldn't marry this sly woman. Why don't you people believe me. I didn't even touch her a little. I swear to God she's lying. Please I love Kelly no one else."<br /> Liam again punched him making Amelia to push Liam away from her brother who cried out. "Amy I wouldn't marry her. I didn't touch her I swear. She's setting me up. I swear Kelly I only love you." Kelly nodded her head and hugged Harry.<br /> "Enough Liam. I wouldn't tolerate more violence against my brother. He's innocent till proved guilty so suck your anger up." Liam shot her a glare before hugging her sister who was crying.<br /> "Fine then. We will go to court and then all of this will be decided. I swear you will regret taking his side." Liam said side hugging his sister who looked at her mother with scared eyes.<br /> "Liam I don't think going to court decision is right I mean people." Liam glared at her.<br /> "I don't give a of what people think about my sister. I need justice. I will put this in jail and will make him suffer. He will pay for what he did to my sister. I don't want him to touch my sister again. So no marriage. I don't think Rose being a harrasment victim would like to marry the one who harassed her."<br /> Liam exclaimed tensing both Rose and Luna who looked at each other with scared eyes. Liam looked at Amelia who was looking at him with sad eyes.<br /> "Choose Amelia. Him or Me. If you choose your brother then be ready for divorce. But if you choose me then you have to end your relation with your brother."<br /> His eyes were practically begging his one and only love to come to him. To choose him but no. Her brother was always more than anything to her.<br /> "I will never leave my brother when he needs me the most. What kind of a sister will I be if i wouldn't stand with him in this condition." Liam chuckled sadly as he nodded his head.<br /> "Fine then tomorrow. My lawyer will contact you. For a divorce and also for the attempt charges on your brother."<br /> "No Liam wait--" Harry tried stopping Liam but Amelia grabbed his wrist shaking her head.<br /> "Fine. If your sisters accusations matters more than our 5 years relation and 3 years marriage then fine go head divorce me. I will sign the papers. But."<br /> She walked closer to Liam with her teary eyes. Liam also stared back with almost begging her with his eyes to not do this.<br /> "Once I signed those papers. We will never be one again. Never." Liam nodded his head before pulling Rose with him followed by Luna who avoided eye contact with the brother and sister.<br /> Harry hugged his sister who smiled rubbing his back. He was blaming himself. But Amelia knew it wasn't him. It was Liam's ego. His blind trust on his step sister and his lack of respect for her and her brother.<br /> Even though everything crumbled down that time. But the man who crushed it never thought that one day he will cry trying grab those shattered pieces only to have nothing in return. Nothing.<br /> <br /> Being 5 years older than Harry. Amelia promised herself to take care of her brother in his every step of life. She was only 16 and Harry 11 when their parents died. She was arranged to Liam from the day she born. Because of their parents small company she was able to take care of hers and her brothers study plus basic expenses.<br /> Liam and Amelia had always liked each other from the childhood. They had a lot of similarities which quiet of made easier for them to fall for each other.<br /> Liam's father died when Liam joined the company at the age of 21. Rose was a daughter of his father from his second marriage with Luna. Both mother and daughter had been kind to Amelia and Liam all over. Liam even though never really liked Luna but he vowed to protect and give his step sister everything she wished for.<br /> When Harry turned 18 he fell for Kelly after meeting her in the final year of his high school. They both started dating and at the age of 20 they both got engaged but someone already had eyes on Harry which resulted in the destruction of everything.<br /> People says right. Too much Jealousy is the most vicious disease. Once a body catch it. It always ends up destroying everything including ones own self.<br /> Weeks passed by and as per promise Liam send the divorce papers along with attempt ra pe charges on Harry. Harry was arrested but it didn't shock them as they already knew it's gonna happen.<br /> Everything had started but somewhere in Amelia's heart she still wanted to save her crumbling marriage because for her divorce is not a solution. In her view she and Liam should wait for the proper results but Liam clearly refused to listen to her.<br /> Holding the divorce the papers she walked inside the house. The same house she once called as hers. She wanted to talk to him. Even if it's for the last time. But divorce is not a joke.<br /> She suddenly froze in her place when she heard groaning and shouting sounds. She clearly recongized that gr oan. But the difference was the wasn't hers. Blood rushed to her ears and her heart went numb.<br /> Soon the door of the room slammed open and a half undressed Liam walked out. He still didn't notice her as he walked towards the hallway where she was standing.<br /> Soon his steps halted when his eyes fell on the pale feet standing infront of him. His eyes roamed upwards and finally met with those electric grey ones. Her empty and numb gaze met his.<br /> She looked lost. While he looked horrified. He was frozen. He didn't expect her to catch him in an act. After few minutes of him looking at her with pure guilt and her with disappointment. They heard footsteps and finally lawyer came inside.<br /> Without another word she brought out a pen and opened the divorce papers. Without any hesitation to Liam's shock she signed the papers and handed them to the lawyer who had pitiful eyes.<br /> "Babe where are -- Oh." Girl came out and stopped only covered in a blanket. She instantly went inside after seeing another man there. Lawyer's face scrunched in disgust. The man wasn't divorced yet but he still. Gross.<br /> "After finalizing the divorce give me the copy Lupas." Lupas the lawyer nodded before muttering.<br /> "You still have time. You can talk out.--" His words cut short with Amelia's chuckle.<br /> "Marriage has some limits Lupas. And once those limits have been crossed. Nothing left to talk. Because that limits are disrespect. Unfaithfulness and the end of love. And." She turned her gaze to Liam who had teary eyes.<br /> "Our marriage has crossed it." With that she walked out of the house. Liam didn't follow her as well even though his heart was screaming to run towards her. But how could he. He's the one who knowingly crushed them.<br /> He took the papers and signed them. After a day they had a hiring and their divorce was finalized. That time Amelia understood one thing. She has to give her brother a justice. A justice he deserves.<br /> That was her one and last aim now. To prove that her brother was innocent.<br /> <br /> Everything seems to just come to ruins in Amelia and Harry's lives. All the things that was happening to them was bad and bad. Amelia's trust on her brother increased even more after seeing his condition.<br /> Harry's health kept on worsening day by day. The poor guy was going into depression. If it was not for his sister and his fiance he would have hurt himself after all the pain he was going through.<br /> Their business got destroyed. Amelia had to sell their mansion to get the money so she could fight the case. Everything becomes worst for the siblings and Amelia knew who was behind all of this.<br /> Liam. He was doing his best to give the siblings the worst pain they could ever imagine. He wasn't only in rage for what Harry was accused. But also mad at Amelia for leaving him and choosing her brother.<br /> He wanted her to beg him for mercy but nothing. Amelia was way too stronger than he could ever imagine. She knew one day he will regret the things he was doing to them badly. But it will be of no use.<br /> Harry's mental kept on worsening. He was dropped from his university as well. His career seemed to go in ruins because of the accusations that he wasn't even responsible for.<br /> The mockings. Disgusting stares and knife like words of people was doing well in destroying the poor guy. He was only 21. No matter how much he try to act strong the pain was too much. He wanted to be strong for his sister and fiance but with time he was losing everything even himself.<br /> He tried to help her sister after he bailed out but he couldn't keep up with the rejections he got with the harsh words. How can people judge someone without even knowing the truth.<br /> It hurts when you were accused of something you never did. It was hurting him beyond his limit. Hate was a small word to describe what he was feeling for Kate and Liam.<br /> He knew that Liam was doing everything for his sister. But the extend he has gone to now seems to tore apart not only him but his sister too.<br /> "Brother. Get yourself together. I promise I am here for you." Harry shook his head crying on his sister's shoulder clutching the ring in his hand.<br /> His fiance. Kelly end their engagement finally believing Rose after 3 trials. It's been 5 months from the day case was going on. And now kelly had finally gave up on Harry saying that she can't deal with all of this.<br /> "S-She said. Maybe I d-did tried t-to. Rose I-I never." He couldn't contain the words to deliver further as he was beyond hurt remembering Kelly's words.<br /> "No no I trust you my lil Prince I know you did nothing. I know please be strong. At least for your sister. I trust you. We will prove your innocence." He shook his head pulling away from her.<br /> "How. Liam is making sure to make our lives extremely painful. He will destroy us. Why not you just listen to him. Like he asked you to marry him again. Be with him and I will just ask for forgiven---"<br /> "FOR WHAT. For what you asked for forgiveness. Did you assault Rose." Harry immediately shook his head.<br /> "Then we will fight. We will fight till your innocence is proved. Don't worry your sister will be with you till her last breath." She said caressing his both cheeks wiping his tears away.<br /> "I just want you to be happy." Amelia shook her head caressing his head before again pulling him in her arms.<br /> "I will be happy the day everyone will beg for your forgiveness. I will be happy when I will prove that my brother is innocent." Harry smiled through his teary eyes feeling grateful for having a sister like her.<br /> Suddenly their moment got intrrupted hearing a knock on the door. They had shifted in a small apartment after selling their mansion. It was a cosy small apartment but quiet fine for both siblings.<br /> "I'll go check it. Wipe these tears and be strong ok. Your stronger than this. Right my Prince." He smiled nodding his head.<br /> Amelia went to the door opening it and instantly blood drained out of her system witnessing the man standing there. The same face she used to adore so much now she despised it with her everything.<br /> Liam chuckled at her pale face. "Aren't you gonna invite me in." She frowned at the man's audacity before trying to close the door but instead he slammed it open making her stumble back a little.<br /> He barged in with his two men following him inside. "What the . Get out of my house. Right now." She seethed at him following him inside.<br /> He finally stopped in the living room making Harry to stand up with a frown. Liam smirked as his eyes fell on the ring laying on the glass table. He shot Harry a mocking glare.<br /> "What happened . Your butterfly flew away. I heard Kelly broke the engagement with you and you know. She's now a fiance of one of the biggest businessman of France Daniel Stroke. He's my friend he liked her alot and finally proposed her and she accepted it. I think they gonna get marry in two or three months. How are you feeling."<br /> Hurt was visible in Harry's eyes which raged Amelia up. She grabbed Liam's arm roughly turning him around making him to face her.<br /> "Yes. She broke the engagement. But you know we don't care. It's better to not have unfaithful people around us. Because only bad times tells us whose sincere and whose not." Harry smiled lightly hearing his sister's words.<br /> Liam clenched his jaw before taking a step closer to her but she didn't step back just stare at him with the same intensity and challenge.<br /> "Your playing with fire darling. I told you didn't I. I told you to come back to me. I told you I want you back and if you didn't come then you will face terrible consequences. But you just don't seem to understand huh."<br /> "I would rather face the consequences than to be with a trash like you. I did a mistake of being with you once I wouldn't do that mistake again." She snapped at him making him angrier.<br /> Suddenly he grabbed her waist pulling her against his chest. Her hands fell on his biceps as she gave hard push on his arms but nothing. He was away stronger than her.<br /> Harry tried helping his sister but instead Liams men held him back. Amelia gritted her teeth giving hard tugs on his biceps but instead he leaned closer to her face.<br /> "I want to hate you so badly. But I just don't seem to do so. I love you so much. I thought I can live without you but I was wrong. I can't even sleep without you being beside me. I don't know what to do anymore. I want you back Amelia. Just stop being stubborn and creating problems for your brother and to yourself and come back to me."<br /> He said tightening his grip on her waist but only got hard pushes on his arms. "Never. Let go. I said let me go. Your touch disgust me. Let go Liam."<br /> She raised her voice struggling in his arms while glaring at his dark gaze. His eyes twitched hearing her words. Disgust. She feels disgust from his touch now. He scoffed.<br /> "Really. Isn't this the same touch and man you used to love madly." He said pulling his free hand up and caressing her cheek but she her head away from him.<br /> "Right. Used to. I used to. Not anymore. Now let go of me." She said struggling but Liam seemed to enjoy her squirming figure in his arms after 5 months. He never thought that staying away from her for few months can become this much horrible for him.<br /> "LIAM LET MY SISTER GO YOU ER. LET HER GO." Harry yelled at the heartless man who was just stood there staring at his Ex-wife who were busy in glaring at him and trying to push him away.<br /> "You want to know how I felt when I came to know you harassed my sister Harry. You deserve to feel what I felt." Saying that he slammed his ex-wife's body on the near wall before slamming his lips on hers right away.<br /> Tears started streaming down from Amelia's eyes. Her struggling become intense. She started thrashing in his arms but he had no effect. She started hitting his chest continuously.<br /> He grabbed her wrists and pinned them beside her head on the wall. She closed her eyes in shame and disgust. Her brother's voice was echoing in the whole room.<br /> Harry was crying yelling and thrashing in men's hold to get away and help his sister but in vain. Men looked away from the scene not liking the way their boss was treating the woman after all they had their sister and mother too.<br /> "PUNISH ME LIAM NOT HER. SHE'S INNOCENT. I BEG YOU. I AM NOT LYING. YOU WILL REGRET THIS LIAM. YOU WILL REGRET THIS. PLEASE STOP." Harry screamed out still struggling.<br /> Liam finally broke the ki ss and placed his forehead on hers breathing crazily. While Amelia was crying hard. She never thought that one day this man. The same man she loved with her everything can assault her like this.<br /> His actions tore her apart. Opening his dark orbs he stared at her face for some time before letting her body go. She fell on the floor breathing painfully.<br /> Guilt rise up in his veins as soon as his ex-wife fell on the floor crying badly. But soon it fade away when his eyes fell on Harry who was also on his knees crying while staring at his sister.<br /> "Tell me how is it feel. Hurts right. That's how hurt me when I saw my sister's torn clothes and battered figure ." He punch Harry making Amelia cry out even more.<br /> Suddenly he was again harshly turned around by a hand on his arm. And a sharp pain rose up on his cheek.<br /> His Ex-wife for the first time Slapped him.	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