Evvie’s POV:
“f*ck.” He sighed into my lips. His strong hands trailed down my thighs and lifted me. I wrapped my legs around him, my arms snaking around his neck as I banished all reason to the fact that I was doing nothing wrong. He is my mate, after all.
His tongue invaded my mouth and I welcomed it, thrusting my own and tasting the inside of his mouth. I moaned as he sucked on my tongue and I pulled him closer.
It felt just right.
But like all good things in my life, this one moment I get to share with my mate has to end briefly.
“She’s pregnant, Evvie…” He sighed. “I can’t…”
He gently placed my feet down, but I was numb all over. Zach hung his head and I pressed my lips into a line, taking in deep breaths as my wolf handed me back the reins out of sheer disappointment. I felt my cheeks flush in embarrassment.
If only I knew, I would have given him myself sooner. Then this never would have happened. He would still be my mate. And I would still be his.
My heart ached until I couldn’t feel anymore.
“Do it.” I said through clenched teeth, meeting his eyes head on.
He raised his head. His eyes sparkling with tears as he opened and closed his mouth like a fish in the water.
At first, he hesitated. Then he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. I could no longer see emotion in his pale blue eyes.
He had made a decision. No, he made his decision when he knocked up another woman. A woman who is not me.
“I… Zachary Stone… reject you,” his voice broke.
I braced myself for what is about to come next.
“Evvie Moondragon…” He looked at me with tears in his eyes. “as my mate.” The words came out through a whisper.
I don’t know exactly what I expected when I allowed him to reject me. Who am I kidding? He was going to reject me anyways.
But I did not expect the excruciating pain to slam right into my chest as my world came crashing down.
He did it.
He rejected me. I forced a smile upon myself. Hoping that would somehow make it better but it didn’t.
Thud. Thud. Thud.
“Evvie, I heard a noise. Is everything okay in there?” My brother’s worried voice sounded behind my closed door.
I looked Zachary in the eye and I felt my lips tremble.
“I, Evvie Moondragon…” I whispered, my voice sounding frail. “Accept your rejection, Zachary Stone.” I breathed.
I finally said it.
I watched closely to see his reaction, but he did not even move an inch from his position. Nor did the muscles on his face twitch. He just stood there, staring at me like a deer in headlights.
Moments after, he blinked and shook his head.
“I gotta go.” Was all he had to say.
With clenched fists, I bit my lip and held my chin up, watching silently as he turned on his heel.
He walked over to the window, about to jump in when he turned his head towards me.
“I’m sorry…”
His eyes said it all.
Duncan, his wolf, showed his pain through his eyes. I couldn’t bear to see the sad look in his eyes as he gazed back at me. A look I knew would render me shattered into a million pieces once he leaves me in this room. Alone, mateless, and rejected. I felt my fists clench on their own accord bracing myself for the inevitable breakdown that’s about to tear me apart.
Swallowing the lump down my throat, I turned my head away, whispering. “Just go.”
The words had just left my lips when my bedroom door burst open before the huge, bulky figure of my brother walked in.
“What the h*ll?” he growled, spotting Zach just as he jumped out the window.
When I was sure Zach was nowhere in sight, I felt my legs finally gave in and I collapsed in a heap on the floor. My body weak and numb from his rejection.
Ethan crouched instantly by my side and he caught my head before it bobbed on the floor.
“That bastard!” he growled, throwing murderous glares at the window. He scooped my head up gently with his big hands, holding me close to his chest.
The smell of Ethan’s familiar scent comforted me instantly and I began to cry.
“Evvie, what did he do to you?” He asked, his eyes softening.
“He rejected me, Ethan.” I sobbed. My hands gripped onto his shirt for dear life. I cried and cried until I had no tears left to waste. The room fell into silence.
I looked up to see the murderous look in his eyes as they swirled into pitch black.
“Ethan, don’t tell me…” I have known my brother all his life to know he was up to no good.
“He will regret what he’s done to you.” He said in a dangerously low voice.
I abruptly pulled his shirt, forcing him to look at me in the eye.
“No. What’s done is done. There’s no taking back.” I told him. Oh how I wanted that to be a lie.
After making him promise to not hunt my cheating ex-boyfriend and his own best friend down, I let him lull me in his chest until eventually, I fell into deep sleep.
The next morning I woke up on my bed. My body aching all over. Mom came to my room all dressed up for the occasion.
“What’s with the dress, Mom?” I asked gawking at her.
“Alpha Gabriel gave an order for all of the pack to attend the mating ceremony today.”
My heart sank, and for good reason.
“Whose mating ceremony?”
I don’t even know why I bothered to ask. But I had a feeling.
Mom hesitated, and I raised my brow before she finally replied, “Zachary’s.”
My eyes instantly went wide.
“What?”
Evvie’s POV:“B-But it’s too soon!” I stumbled stupidly.Mom sighed, walking over and sitting on the bed. The mattress dipping as she did.“I know, baby. But it’s Alpha’s orders.” She stated, looking at me.Can’t she see I’m hurting?My boyfriend. No. My ex- boyfriend and the only love of my life literally just came home with a female in his arms. Not just any female. One that he impregnated.It hasn’t even been 24 hours since my whole world came crashing down around me in a pile of rocks.“Mom, I can’t go.” I flopped back down the mattress, yanking my comfy wool blanket over my head and curling up into a ball. I let its warmth soothe me but I knew there was no escaping my mother’s so-called advices.Mom sighed heavily, making me fist the blanket.“Evvie, I warned you long ago about this, remember?”And here it comes. The judging.I rolled my eyes and stifled a long groan.“Dating someone who is not your mate simply has its consequences.” She started.She rambled on and on about how f
Evvie’s POV:I opened my eyes abruptly when a sudden wave of anger swept over me.“Gabriel.” I growled, surprised by the strength of my voice.Gabriel, Zachary, Ethan, and I were high school best friends. We were inseparable, and I have been in the group since I was introduced to junior year as Ethan’s little sister. They protected me from bullies who felt that I do not deserve their princess treatment.We always had each other’s back. But my face darkened at the thought of Gabriel.I finished showering and went back to my room. I pulled out my phone from the back pocket of my old jeans and went straight to Messages.I started texting Gab.You:What the f*ck is this Gab?Gab:Look, it’s done. It’s pack rules and you know it, Evvie.You:We’ve been friends since high school, Gab. How could you?Fighting back the tears, I held the phone with my other hand to stop it from trembling, and pressed send.I could see him typing. There was a long pause before he started typing again. I glared
Evvie’s POV:I nodded and ordered a large iced matcha latte. Curious with the taste. I thought since I used to order their signature coffee when I was still with Zach, I should try something new.After paying, I headed straight to the corner. Unfortunately, the only vacant table was located at the corner by the glass window. Right where I could see Zachary openly feed his pregnant fiancé. I gulped but headed there anyway. I decided to just ignore them and try not to look their way. It had two seats. No matter which one I take, I’d have a perfect view of the sickly sweet couple across me.Stifling a groan, I forced my ass down and focused on my new latte. I took a sip and felt my eyes roll to the back of my head. It tasted so good.Maybe my day wouldn’t be so bad after all, I thought, trying to gaslight myself.Thirty minutes later, a petite woman with defined curves and strawberry blonde hair plopped down on the seat across me.It was Pixie.“Hi, again.” Her smile reached her big, car
Zachary’s POV:“What do you think of this?” Brenda asked me, batting her eyelashes.She wore a white long gown that made her look like a princess for the ceremony tonight. I tugged my lips and forced a smile.“You look beautiful.”“Just not as beautiful as mate.” Duncan howled. I made no attempt to retort against him knowing full well it was true.Evvie is the most beautiful and attractive woman I ever met, even before realizing she was my mate. Her beauty is comparable to a goddess’. With her long, silky black hair and stunning silver eyes, I can’t deny Evvie is indeed rare.On the other hand, Brenda is a red head with brown eyes. Her skin tanned to perfection and with a slightly shorter height than my mate. She is so small, and I can’t believe she’s carrying my pup.It was a mistake. I was stupid.One night, and it ruined everything I had with Evvie. Evvie was my world. The woman I was prepared to marry. Mate or not. She’s my soulmate, and I never would have chosen anyone else over
Evvie’s POV:“Oh no. No, no, no!” I shook my head at the sexy black evening gown the sales lady was holding up to me.“What’s wrong with it?” Pixie hurried over, as if to see what commotion I was starting in the establishment.“Uhm, nothing?” I turned to her.There isn’t a single problem with the dress, really. The problem is me.“I’m not wearing that.” I said with finality, pointing at the devil.“It’s the latest design. I think it will suit you.” The sales lady commented, and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. Well isn’t that telling something? Anything suits me as long as it pays them.“Evvie, I know this isn’t your usual style, but I promise, it’s not too bad to try something new.” Pixie encouraged me.I glared down at the dress and sighed.“I’ll try it, but that doesn’t mean I’m wearing it to the ball.” I huffed, turning around and heading off to the dressing room.The sales lady and my little friend Pixie both squealed in delight, and I shook my head but chuckled lightly.I gu
Evvie’s POV’There he stood, my mate. No, ever since he rejected me, he threw that title away. When he chose to lay with that woman who is now clinging to his arm like a damn leech, he threw that possibility away, too.Zachary stood at the center of the grand hall. He looked as handsome as ever in his white tailored suit. The woman in his arms glared at me and I could not resist the smirk that curled on my lips.My heart thundered in my chest but I knew there is no turning back. Our eyes locked, and I already knew by the tight-lipped frown on his lips, that he did not like what I was wearing. At least not in front of everybody.I smiled, taunting him and it seemed to catch him by surprise.His eyes roamed my body head to toe and I did not miss the moment when his eyes flickered black. I quickly averted my gaze, not liking where this is going. It is painfully clear that I am still attracted to him, and my wolf isn’t helping either, flashing me all the dirty things he could possibly do
Evvie’s POV:“Are you alone?” He rasped. I was taken aback by his pure black eyes, gazing deeply into mine.My jaw almost dropped. Shocked at how deep and husky his voice came out.“And so f*cking sexy.” My wolf purred.If it was possible to reach inwardly and slap my wolf out cold, I would. But I have to admit. She was right.Without saying a word, I gave him a nod.A small, sexy smile tugged at his lips and he adjusted his tie.“Good.”I wasn’t sure what he meant, but my wolf was definitely enjoying the sight of this Greek God who towered over me like a damn wall.Strangely, there’s something about him that intrigued me. I just couldn’t point out what. Especially the way he made me feel under his burning gaze.“Would you like to dance?” The words fell from his lips smoothly. Any girl would probably swoon at his feet if he asked her like this. He held out his hand gracefully, for a man who stood a whopping six feet five.My heart thumped like a stampede in my chest. I was not sure wha
Evvie’s POV:She gasped and broke down in tears. I scoffed.People who had heard her extra dramatic gasp turned their heads in our direction. And just like she obviously wanted, a crowd began to form all around us, highlighting me and this shameless woman across the bar.“Look at her, bullying poor Brenda.” I hear them murmur. “Is she that heartless? She’s pregnant.” One grumbled. And my hands clenched into fists.Does she not think I am painfully aware of that?She had slapped me the deal with her pregnancy the day Zachary came back.Yeah, I f*cking know she’s f*cking pregnant. With my mate’s child.But she also knew exactly who she was dealing with when she came to me to flaunt how she snatched my mate before my eyes.The whispering continued to echo in the air as several people passed judgements against me. Some, however, showed nothing but sympathy in their eyes, including Pixie, who now must have realized the truth.Glancing around, I noticed most of the crowd hailed from the Bla