Chapter 2

Amelia’s POV

I didn’t know exactly what I felt. Was it anger? Because he rejected me, or was it pain? Because I loved him so much, or maybe it is the bound, giving that I was rejected and I haven’t accepted his rejection. All I knew was that my chest hurt really bad.

I went back to the house and went to look for Crane. I wanted an explanation. I didn’t believe all those she-wolves when they said that Crane was just using me. I knew there was an explanation for what he did. I knew that he loved me. Maybe he was just sacred of the mating ritual.

I searched round the house and I couldn’t find him. I even went to his room even though I am not allowed to and looked for him but he was not there. I figured that he wanted to be alone and think. There was still time to renew our bound because I haven’t rejected him and I will never do that. I love him, and I know he loves me too.

I went back to my room in the servants’ quarters and there he was, standing with his back towards me. He was looking out the window. I ran and hugged him from behind. He turned around and pushed me away.

“Don’t touch me!” he said in a harsh voice. I was shocked but I held myself together.

“What happened out there?” I asked with tears in my eyes

“What do you think happened?” he threw the question back at me.

“I am confused. I don’t understand.” I spoke. “We were paired by the moon goddess. We are supposed to be mates. Is that not what you wanted?” I asked. Was it not what he wanted?

“Well, the moon goddess made I mistake. I can never be a mate to a pack less girl.” He said to me.

I was shocked. “I thought you loved me? You said it didn’t matter!” I raised my voice.

“Well, it does!” he yelled at me. He held the bridge of his nose and exhaled. “Do you think this is about love Amelia? Let us say I love you; do you think we will be able to mate? What will I gain from you in the mating ritual?” he asked me.

I was right. What will he gain from a pack less orphan like me. I was a fool to think our love was enough; to think my love was enough. I wiped my tears and inhaled deeply.

“I Amelia, accept your rejection beta Crane.” A drop od tear ran down my eye. The pain in my chest left instantly. I guess it was the bound after all. I felt he wanted to say something but he held back. He just stormed out and shut the door.

And with that, the dam was broken. I cried my heart out. I didn’t even know what to think or what to do. I didn’t even know how I would face the world. This was my fate now.