Chapter 12 –
Alpha Nicholas
"Oh, you have got to be kidding me!" James growls. This fuckhead has rejected our Sophie because of her scar, is he fucking serious! The growl that leaves me shakes the ground below our feet and it takes all I have not to snap his fucking neck right here, right now. I wrap my arms around Sophie and feel her sag into my body. Poor girl! Her life hasn't been easy since that day, not only did she lose her 3 best friends but every time she looks in the mirror she sees her scar and she's reminded of that awful day... those dreadful memories. And now to have her mate reject her for something that isn't her fault? For him to take all of her pain and use it against her... hell no! That prick is going to be sorry.
She starts to sob into my chest filling my veins with anger while I will myself to calm down before I completely lose my shit here in front of everyone. "Why's it such a big deal? Mates get rejected all the time. Sometimes it has to happen so we can have someone else, a second chance mate. Sometimes that's the Moon Goddess's plan and that must be the plan now because there's no way that the Moon Goddess would land me with her. No way!" Sophie's body rocks as her sobs get harder causing me to hold on to her tighter. "You have no idea, do you? You have no idea what you have done, but you're going to." I growl. My words seem to finally enter his thick brain and within seconds his look goes from cocky to scared and it fucking pleases me. "What's going on here?" I turn my head to see that prick of a Beta that I dislike heading towards us before he stops at the side of Sophie's so-called mate. "What's it to do with you?" Shane growls. "He's my son." Of course, he fucking is! I knew I didn't like either of them.
"Your son has just rejected his mate." I try to keep my tone calm for Sophie's sake but it's hard. His reaction surprises me as he looks shocked while looking between his son and me, probably trying to see the girl who's supposed to be his son's mate. "Why, son? I thought you wanted your mate." His son laughs, and he laughs as I watch Shane hold James back. "Take a look at her, dad." He looks at me and then takes a step forward as I tighten my hold on Soph, however she shocks me by pulling back and holding her head up high.
"Let him see. I have nothing to hide!" Dam right she doesn't. "That's my girl." I place a kiss on her head as she takes a step to the side of me. I hear a gasp somewhere in the crowd but I don't pay it much attention as I keep my focus on the situation that's in front of me. "fair enough, son. I would have done the same. The Moon Goddess has other plans for you." Oh hell no! I go to take a step forward but my dad appearing in my view brings me to a halt while two of our warriors hold on to Shane and James. "Not here, son. He will pay for this but not now and not here. there are too many people. We have to choose our time wisely." My dad's mind link stops me from taking another step, same with my brothers. He's right, it's not right to do anything about it now but I will... We will and fuck will he pay. "There's no more to see here so shall we get back to enjoying this wonderful ball!" My dad bellows out to the crowd surrounding us. He may not officially be Alpha anymore but he still holds the respect of everyone he meets and it shows as the crowd quickly disappears leaving just him, me Sophie and my brothers standing together.
"Come with me, darling girl." My mom appears out of nowhere and quickly whisks Sophie away with her arms wrapped around her giving her all the love and support she needs right now. You would think that Sophie has been through enough heartbreak in her life but the attack and her scar were just the start of it. 2 years after her attack her father, a great warrior of ours was killed while out on pack business then 1 year ago her mom died from a rogue attack. She was 22 and all alone, or so she thought but she was forgetting one thing, she's got my family and she'll never be alone. She's our sister in every way but blood and always will be.
"Fuck, that dickhead!" James growls just as a panting Will suddenly appears. "Where have you been?" I've only just realised that he wasn't here. "I had soup on my shirt and went to my room to change. I was on my way down when I heard what happened. Got here as quick as I could." He pants. "Where's Sophie? Is she ok? Where is the prick we're gonna kill?" Both of my brothers laugh while I just about manage to hold mine in. One thing about Will is he doesn't give a fuck about who you are or what rank you hold. If you hurt anyone he cares about he will end you in a blink of an eye.
"She's fine. Mom's taken her inside. As for that prick, he will pay but not here, not tonight." He nods understanding showing in his eyes, along with a look of hate showing the promise of pain that he will inflict on the fuckhead who hurt Sophie. Bonnie
Watching everything that just happened was mindblowing. I know only too well the feeling of your mate not wanting you. Of course, I haven't felt the true pain of rejection as Alpha Nicholas hasn't officially regretted me yet, but it will happen soon and im not looking forward to it. But to imagine being rejected because of a scar on your face must be completely heartbreaking. To be judged without even having a chance to explain must be terrible.
I saw the girl as she walked away with an older woman and yes, she has a rather large scar running down her face but my Goddess she is beautiful. Shame on that prick for rejecting her, but if that was he's attitude then she's better off without him. To be honest, I know who he is very well and if you ask me she's had a lucky escape.
"Come on, Bon, let's get away from here." I look at Lily to see sadness covering her face and realise she must be sensing mine. While I saw everything that happened between that guy and girl I also saw what happened between my mate and that same girl. He was holding her tight, comforting her and I swear the moment that he kissed her head I felt my heart crack in two and I just know that Lily saw it too. The gasp that left my mouth didn't go unnoticed by her either but I couldn't stop it.
"Do you think that's why he doesn't want me... because he's in love with her?" She shrugs her shoulders as she seems to think about her words. One of the things I love about my best friend is that she's honest, even if it's something she knows you won't want to hear she will still say it and I for one love that side of her." I honestly don't know, Bon. I mean we both saw what we saw but it could have meant anything. I know she's not his sister but she could still be family." She's trying to work it out as much as I am but we both know what we saw and how it looked and I have to accept it.
I watch my mate as he talks with his Beta, Gamma and another guy and feel something settle inside of me. "You know what, Lily? it's ok." She gives me a confused look silently asking me to explain. "It's ok that he doesn't want me. We both know that sometimes in life a wolf just doesn't want a mate. It's rare but it happens and it should be respected. And even if that's not the case and it's actually because of his love for that girl then that's okay too. I want him to be happy in life and if that's on his own or with someone else then that's ok."
A lone tear runs down my cheek just as my mate turns his head and looks straight at me and my heart feels like it heals then re-breaks all over again. I wipe away the tears just as Lily wraps her arms around me. "Come on, sweetheart. Let's get out of here." She turns me in the opposite direction and leads me away from the person who's supposed to own my heart but instead has broken it. I don't think I'll ever be the same again but knowing that he'll be happy somewhat helps.
"I need to get away from here Lil. I can't do this. I can't risk anyone finding out." She gives me a sad smile while I hold back a new set of tears. I need to stop crying and toughten up. "I still can't believe it all." I'm glad I'm not the only one still trying to figure it out but either way it doesn't matter anymore, it's done. "Let's get ourselves together and get going, yes?" I've never been more relieved to hear those words. I smile nodding her way as we head for the pack house. It's time. Time to go and leave everyone we've ever known behind.