Evvie’s POV:
“Evvie, we need to talk.”
Gritting my teeth, I swallowed the lump immediately forming in my throat.
Even hearing his deep voice does things to me I can never appreciate at this state.
Does the moon goddess take pleasure in f*cking up our feelings even when things get f*cked up? I wondered as I looked into his eyes.
“What’s up?” I asked like my heart was not breaking into a million tiny pieces.
He pursed his lips. God I hate how I still felt attracted to him despite what he did.
I crossed my arms against my chest, vaguely aware of my cleavage exposed through the thin lace dress I was wearing. I had purposely picked out this outfit preparing for this day. Today, I was supposed to give my virginity to him. Mate or not. I have made my decision.
But he made his decision too.
“Evvie, I don’t want to make this harder than it already is.” He sighed.
I glared hard at him. I know what he’s doing.
“If you’re here to reject me, do it.” I said through clenched teeth.
He looked shocked to hear my words.
I raised a brow. “What? Did you expect me to beg for you to accept the bond? Did you expect me to kneel and cry my lungs out just so you could pity me and stay? I waited all this time for you, but it’s clear where your loyalty lies.” My eyes blurred with tears that already surfaced. My hands were shaking so I dropped them by my sides to steady.
“Evvie…” He reached out his hand to touch me. Gladly, I managed to dodge it by stepping back. His hands froze mid-air. Probably surprised I would avoid his touch. If it were in the past, I would have welcomed it with open arms. But not today. I never thought I’d feel sparks where he grazed my skin, yet at the same time my skin crawled.
“God, Evvie…” He breathed, running his fingers through his blonde hair. I felt my hand twitch as the overwhelming urge to run my own fingers through it swept over me.
“It was a mistake.”
I scoffed. “Sure it was.” I commented, not bothering to fight the urge to roll my eyes.
“We were drunk. She wasn’t even supposed to be there. I woke up to her the next morning. I don’t remember everything. Evvie, please. You have to believe me.” He explained.
“Oh, I believe you. You can’t remember. Like you can’t remember your girlfriend waiting for you back home while you were f**king her.” I spat.
The words that slipped from my mouth surprised me. I didn’t usually talk like this. As a matter of fact, I don’t talk like this at all.
I was the future gamma’s good little sister before becoming the future beta’s girlfriend. I went popular overnight. Even when occasionally girls whom Zach rejected harassed me, I didn’t feel the need to lash out like this.
I guess anger changes you in ways you never expected.
I looked dead into Zachary’s eyes.
“I never stopped thinking about you, Evvie.” He whispered, sounding pitiful I almost wanted to feel sympathy for him.
“I woke up every day, counting the days before I could finally see you again.”
I shrugged, “Well, now you see me. Happy?” I asked in a mocking tone and a fake smile plastered on my lips.
“Now leave.” I said, dropping my façade.
“Evvie…” I winced hearing him whisper my name huskily.
I lifted my chin, but my eyes only gazed at his lips.
My heart pounded when he did the same. Staring into my lips, he walked closer and closer towards me while I shifted in my feet, unmoving.
He reached for my hand.
“Don’t touch me!” I snapped, my eyes glowing. I realized moments later that anger had lured Ivana to the surface.
He froze, but only for a second.
“Evvie please, just let me…”
I growled when he ignored my warning and touched my hand. Sparks erupted instantly from the spot our skin touched and I gasped. It was a remarkable feeling.
A bond between mates.
His eyes widened, snapping up at me. Clearly bewildered at the same discovery I just had.
I watch as his blue orbs swirled into black, letting me know his wolf has awoken.
Ivana recognized him and pushed herself to the front. Duncan, she said his name was.
“He’s in pain.” She whimpered, letting pity overshadow her anger.
Panic coursed through me when I realize what little control I had had completely slipped just because of one, simple touch.
“Zach…” my heart pounded intensely.
Looking up into his eyes, I felt mine soften and the need to be close to him swept through me.
“What are you doing?” I croaked, fighting my tears desperately.
Softly, slowly, he trailed a finger up my arm, making me shiver. The pleasurable sparks were become more and more intense by the damn minute and I can’t think straight.
“I… I don’t know.” He swallowed and licked his lips.
His eyes searched my face, looking for something.
Permission.
He touched my chin, caressing his thumb over my lower lip. My gaze lowered and fixed on his lips. His scent, strong and intoxicating, did little to suppress my need to touch him.
With my wolf taking over, the animalistic urge to be closer to her mate broke down what paper-thin walls I managed to build in just a short period of time.
She nudged us forward, landing a soft, sweet kiss on Zach’s lips. Shocked, he stood frozen in spot but it didn’t take him long to respond.
He returned the kiss, deepening it as he shoved me back against the near wall.
He pawed at my breasts, nipped at my lips while kissing me harder. Deeper.
I moaned. Everywhere he touched me was pure ecstasy. Electrocuting sparks swam pleasurably through my body that I suddenly lost the strength to resist.
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
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