Melody
I was basking in the joy of the moment as I discovered that my long-time crush, the prince of Mallory kingdom is my mate.
I couldn't wait to tell him.
I ran for hours, from my father's pack to the palace; just to give the news to my supposed mate.
Derek would often avoid me every time I tried to speak to him. I don't know why, but he seems to hate me.
My teenage mind was overwhelmed by the news that I didn't stop to think of what would happen if I told him. I was too happy. I thought the mate bond would just make him love me regardless of how he felt before.
I arrived at the palace, panting like a dog. I was allowed entrance since that wasn't the first time I visited the Princess.
But this time, instead of the Princess's chamber, I went straight to the Prince's. I was blushing like a fool as I opened the door, just like I used to whenever I accompanied Sophia.
He raised his head slightly but reverted his gaze as soon as he saw me.
"What Is it? Tell Sophia I'm too busy, I don't want to be disturbed."
His voice was harsh; making me want to cower away from telling him, but my excitement got the better of me. I gathered the amount of courage I could summon and decided to tell him.
"I didn't come for Sophia."
"Then? He couldn't wait to shoo me out."
"I came to tell you something."
"Out with it!" He sounded hasty; as if he couldn't wait to send me off. As if my presence was poisonous to him.
"I... We ... I'm... Did you know..."
"Would you mind leaving until you have something meaningful coming out of your mouth?"
No. I shook my head. I must tell him.
"Did you know that we... That I'm your mate? Your destined mate." I foolishly emphasized as if he wouldn't understand until I add that.
The look on his face tells me that he already knew.
"So?" His cold response confirmed my thoughts. He already knew.
"I thought- I wanted to-"
My voice got stuck in my throat as I was suddenly pinned to the wall. Derek growled and grabbed my neck.
"Did you tell anyone?" He breathes into my face.
I couldn't speak since my neck was tight in his grip. I could only shake my head.
"Who else did you tell?! Answer me!"
He realized that I couldn't give a response, since he was holding tightly to my neck.
"Speak before I tear your head off your body!"
"I- didn't- tell anyone." I managed to cough out the words.
"Better. Now scram! Never show your face to me ever!"
"I'm- I'm your mate." I foolishly repeated as if that would change anything.
"I don't want a spineless, gutless, wolfless mutton like you for a mate!"
"But- " I stuttered, unable to say a word under his scrutiny.
I didn't get to say the words on my tongue before he grabbed my arm and pulled me into his wide chest. He leaned close to my ear, so he could whisper loud enough for me to hear.
His cold voice sends a shiver down my spine as he said, "I Derek Marvin, reject you as my mate!"
Without waiting to hear what I had to say. He tossed me out.
My legs felt weak and I fell on the floor outside the door of his workspace. My eyes sting, but I wasn't ready to prove him right.
He called me spineless.
I swept myself off the ground and left the palace. My steps became heavy as I walked back to my father's pack; reminding me of how far I'd come.
Derek's words pierced through me like knives. Cutting and slashing mercilessly through my entire body.
I didn't know how far I'd come in such a short time until I was walking through the endless lane. Seems that heaven also decided to punish me for being foolish, it suddenly started pouring.
What was I even thinking?
Was I expecting Derek to jump on me and kiss me as soon as I told him I was his mate?
He hated me and he never ceases to show this.
How could I think that he would accept me with open arms?
Foolish! That word fits me too well.
I walked back home and let myself drench in the rain. At least, it did me the favor of washing my tears away.
I was able to cry my heart out.
Out there in the rain, I took a vow never to be weak or gutless. I will never be that spineless girl anymore.