Stacy's Pov
Strange after so many years, I still remember the way to my pack. I'm so tired and dehydrated. But I can't relax, I can't risk it.
I cross the border to my pack, I breathe a sigh of relief. I'm free, I'm so free, finally. I slid to the floor, crying my eyes out. Crying because I made it out alive, crying because I was not sexual assulted, crying because I'm happy I can finally be with my mate. I regretted that day a lot, the day I ran away. I shouldn't have. My biggest mistake. And now, I really hope he won't reject me and give me a chance to explain myself.
After calming my nerves down, I stood up and started walking again. I still don't feel safe till I make it to the pack house.
After a few minutes of walking, I saw the building not very far away. From where I am, I can hear the loud banging of music and lights flashing. What's going on? Seems there's a celebration. With the main house full of guests, I won't locate my mate fast enough. I sigh. What a great day today is.
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I made my way inside the house. And to say I was mesmerized by the beauty would be an understatement. The hall was decorated beautifully. Ladies dressed in fancy dress, men dressed in different kinds of suits. And from the look of things, it seems they were holding a ball.
I looked down at the baggy I was wearing. By the time I looked up again, people were giving me looks of disgust. I could care less, my main purpose is to find my mate.
"Alright, ladies and gentlemen," A man said. He stood in the front, dressed in a fancy suit and holding a mic. Dragging everyone's attention. If this ball is being held in the Alpha house, meaning the Alpha is here somewhere. I can find him easier than I thought.
With that, I decided to listen to what he wants to say.
"I present to you, Alpha Jordan of Crosswood Park." The guy said.
'Our mate', Star stirred.
I move further to the front as Jordan walks in with all of his glory. At that moment, I wanted to cry, I've missed him, I long for him, I need him. But I know better than to run to him right now.
I moved further till I was at the very front. It will be easier for him to notice me. The mic man continued to speak.
"And yes, Alpha Jordan has picked his bride, his Luna." His what? Series of "ohh" and "who's she" were asked.
I can't think. Wait. I'm confused. What the hell is going on? Before I could comprehend what the fuck is happening. The guy continued. "Mila Collin, can you please come up here?"
What? That's.. that's my sister's name. Mila passed by and walked up to the stage with her head held high. God, no. This can't be happening. He's getting married? No, I shook my head and unknowingly started moving back till I hit a flower base with the back of my left hand.
It fell to the ground and shattered. I looked at it, how ironic. That's how my heart is about to get shattered. I blinked away the tears, I can't be weak. I mean, I ran all the way here, I almost commited murder just to hear this? No, no Jordan.
By the time I looked back up, eyes were already on me, looking at me with disgust. However, that could be the least of my worries. I took my eyes back to my mate, his eyes were already on me. I almost broke down, almost.
I shook my head, telling him no. He can't do this to me. Before anything could happen, the mic man started speaking again.
He gave an awkward laugh, "Mila Collin, do you take Alpha Jordan to be your husband till death do you path?" He asked her. I looked at Mila, she looks happy. How could they be happy after what they did to me?
I laughed inwardly, how funny.
"Yes, I do." She answered, placing a ring at his left ring finger.. The crowd cheered.
He turned to my mate whose eyes are still on me, tears kept on streaming down my face, however, I can't stop it.
"Alpha Jordan?"
Jordan looked away from me, clearing his throat. He smiled at a beaming Mila.
"Do you, Alpha Jordan, take Mila Collin as your wife and Luna till death do you path?"
Again, Jordan eyes are on me. At that moment, time stopped. He look at me with an emotionless face. I brought my hand to my mouth, to stop myself from whimpering. If he says yes, I'm dying. There's nothing I want again.
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Jordan's Pov
I sigh. What is she doing here? I thought she was happy. I looked at her from head to toe. She looks like she's about to pass out. I should do this and get this over with. I never want Mila as my Luna.
However, I don't have a choice. I need Luna by my side. My parents passed away a few weeks ago when rogues attacked my park. So I have to step up as an Alpha.
Mila's parents are part of the counsels, and of course, they proposed their daughter to me, saying she'll make a good Luna.
Mila is beautiful, she's an excellent fighter. She has everything a guy will want. But not me, I want my mate. She hasn't found her mate tho, I tired talking her out of this marriage but whatever her parents chant in her head is working.
And now that Stacy is here, I can't do this to her. Even if she hurt me. I still can't. With that, I turned my head to the crowd who were waiting for my answer, Mila's parents who were smiling at me and down to Mila who looks excited, too bad I didn't. I glanced at my beta who is giving me an encouraging smile.
I shook my head. I look back at Mila. I really don't want to break her heart. Fuck.
I took a step back, and then another. Before saying, "I don't. I'm sorry, Mila."
I looked at the crowd with faces of shock. I turned my back and walked out of the hall. I want to be left alone.
But of course, James and Ana were by my side in no time.
"What the hell was that, Jordan? In front of the crowd? Really? C'mon, you're better than that. You can't leave a lady there." James said.
I sigh. "I didn't mean to,"
"Then you shouldn't have accepted the marriage in the first place!" He snapped at me.
I stopped and looked at him. I brought my hand to my neck, loosing the tie around my neck. I feel suffocated. "Then why don't you go marry her,"
How dare he? I turned back and started walking, leaving him there.
"Ana, leave me be." I said to her without stopping. "I just want to be alone."
I entered my room and locked the door. Dropping myself on the bed.
"Christ." I mutter.
Stacy's PovI was relieved. He didn't marry her. After he walked out, Mila fell to the floor and started crying. My- Her parents went to her side to comfort her. I smiled bitterly. God, I hate them. I am beyond ecstatic, I just feel the need to celebrate my victory.But I shouldn't get too excited, there's no chance that Jordan might accept me. I walked out of the room. But I didn't go outside the main door. Instead, I found myself in a hallway. Where the fuck is this?"Stacy?" A voice called. I stiff, who knows me? Oh, God. Please help me. Slowly, I turn around and I met with a guy. A guy. Who's he?"Sorry, who?" I asked as quietly as I can. "Oh," he said.He looks somewhat...hurt? I frown. "Oh?" I raise my eyebrow at him. He smiled, "Stacy, where have you been? I looked for you. I missed you." His voice gives away the sadness. He moved closer and wrapped his hand around me. He feels familiar. I moved back and look at his eyes, brown? My father's eyes colour… I opened my eyes wide
Jordan's PovI pace back and front in my office. I've should have called the security but I don't want anyone knowing about this till I know why the fuck she came back.It's been three hours, three hours since the ball, everyone left two hours ago, yet no sign of her. Where did fuck did she go now? Or has she left? I stopped, she didn't...right? I let out a nervous laugh, she wouldn't just leave after she appeared. So where the fuck is she? I groan, running my hand through my already messy hair. Jesus, Stacy, you'll be the end of me. The sun is still setting but no sign of her yet. I should probably give up. She left, she didn't want me. Hell, another heart break. I let out a painful laugh. "Can you at least stop pacing around if you won't tell us what the hell is wrong." Ana said. Yeah, both her and James won't leave me the fuck alone. The 'i wanna be alone' words seems hard for them to understand. I ignored her and continued pacing.Yeah, I should stop. I mean, she left me. I sh
Stacy's Pov"You should walk faster, Stacy." Billy's voice disrupts my thoughts.I raised my head up, seeing I was far behind, I jogged up to where he was. So what if he doesn't accept me? What if he locks me up in a cell? Let's not go there, he wouldn't do that. I mean, I'm sure he didn't mate with Mila 'cause he saw me there. Sigh. Fuck my life.We've gotten to the Alpha house but I was hesitant to go in. I'm sure he isn't expecting me. "Go in," Billy said.I nodded and started moving. I stop in my tracks, I turn back to Billy. He raises one of his eyebrows. I sigh, "What if he rejects me?" I asked him."Do you have any reason for him to do so?" "Not exactly," I sigh; I tend to do that a lot. I'm really stressed. The fact that he caught me on another guy's lap with my lips locked on his, I don't think he will. "I don't know, Billy." I said instead.He rubs the bridge of his nose, "He won't, Stacy. I don't think there's a reason for him to do so." He purses for a while, before add
Jordan's PovI caught her before she could fall on the floor. She looks pale. I touch her forehead with the back of my right hand, she's burning up. I panicked.'James, get the park doctor and meet me in the room next to mine. Now!' I told him through mindlink.'Yes, Alpha.' That's one thing I like about James, he knows when things are urgent. He doesn't ask stupid questions like Ana does. I stood up with Stacy in my arms, I yanked the door open. Using my speed, I ran to the room next to mine. I'd have taken her to the park hospital, but I can't risk it.I don't think I want people to know that I've found my mate, at least not yet. She's yet to explain what she wants, mate or not. She hurt me.I felt the spark as I held her close to me. Fuck the bond.I hurried to the room and placed her on the bed. Within 30 seconds, the door burst open. James and the park doctor entered."Doc, she fainted." I said with worry lace in my tone."Calm down, Jordan. She'll be okay." She moved toward h
Stacy's PovI grunt. Christ, I feel sore all over, my eyes feel heavy. As if a huge block was placed on them. My throat feels so dry. My head is pounding. And my body, don't let me get started with that. Slowly, I opened my eyes. I squirt because of the brightness. I close my eyes and open them again, adjusting to the light. I take in my surroundings, the unfamiliar place. The room was painted in blue and a stripe of white. The big bed was placed at the center, with two bed drawers by each side. On the drawer on my left, a lamp was on the top of it. While to my right was empty. There are three doors. A bathroom and closet and the door to outside. Where am I? IV was connected to my hand. Why's there IV on my wrist? I tried to think back to what happened but that resulted in more pounding in my head. I groan, just what I needed. I tried to stand up but the pain I'm feeling at my back isn't helping at all. I exhaled loudly before giving up and just laid there on the bed.'Where are we
Jordan's PovI pull my glasses off, and yawned, stretching my hands to each side. I feel exhausted. I glanced at the time, 9:45pm. I sigh as I rubbed my eyes with the back of my hand.After I left Stacy's room, I've been busy ever since. The news has spread like wildfire. My mate is here. Not that I mind tho. I'm sure they'll soon start asking for her, wanting to see her. I heard someone footsteps approaching my room, it stopped. The said person seems hesitant to knock on the door. If it was Ana, she'd never knock. That girl has no manners. Is it James? I doubt he'd have mindlinked me instead. It can't be Stacy. Or is it?A knock resonates, a purse. Another knock. I didn't stand up from where I was. Whoever is it should grow courage. And then another knock sounded before I decided to go check who it was.To my surprise, "Stacy?" What does she want? "What are you doing here? Is everything okay?" I asked. Or why else will she be here...right?"Yes, I just wanted to talk, I feel bored.
Stacy's PovWith each step I took, I hoped he'll call me and ask me for an explanation. But he didn't. Who was I kidding? I should have explained when I had the chance, instead I kept my mouth shut. I don't know what's stopping me. I'm such a fool. I ran to my room and cried my eyes out.**A week has since I last talked to Jordan, a week has passed since I last saw him. And not a single day did I not think about him. Whenever I ask James or Ana about him, they just say he's busy. But I know it's more than that. And I think he's avoiding me.I should talk. Billy said I should not chicken out. With that thought in mind, I stood up to do my morning routine. Jordan bought me a while closet.I wore a yellow summer dress and a black pair of sandals to go with it. I pull my hair into a free ponytail. Apply little gloss on my lips. With one
Jordan's PovI stood there and watched her cry. It took all of me not to comfort her. What stopped me, I don't know.Fuck it. I went out of the office and ran after her.I got to the front of her room in time, she was packing her things in a bag, crying her eyes out. She fell to the floor, wrapping her hands around her legs, slowly bringing it to her chest. Her head fell to her wrapped body. She continued sobbing.I hate to see my mate like this."Stacy…" I made my way to her. Immediately she heard my voice, she stood up and continued packing. "Let's talk about this, I don't like it one bit." She didn't stop. "You tell me everything from the beginning, from your parents. Please, don't go." Myvoice broke at the end.She dropped the cloth she was holding on the bed and ran to me, hugging me tightly, while she cried. My wolf purr