Reese’s POV
I watched the happy wedding and the couple in the center. My eyes brimmed with tears and I felt my chest tightening. Savannah was someone who always hide behind the scenes and always wanted someone to protect her. She used to be timid and weak. And easy to bully. But who could have thought that at the end she will be the one who has her dream come true?
I looked up at the sky. Finally Savannah had her happy ending unlike me. I don’t have the heart to attend the wedding. I know even if I try hard it will hurt me but I will be guilty. I was the one ruining her first mate and now I don’t have such courage to face her like nothing happened. She is happy with her new life. A good family, a loving mate and a cute baby boy.
The baby boy! My heart saddened as it started to twist. The pain of losing my baby was the final blow for me. Though the baby was started to get Avan and Luna’s position but at the end he became more important than anything. Even if Avan didn’t give me anything I would be happy if I had my baby in my arms but I was not lucky enough.
Tears fell like streams not wanting to end. How could I expect to have happy life after ruining someone’s life. Robbing her mate, how could I think that I will be happy? Moon Goddess has punished me by taking my baby with her. Since I can’t even become a good person, how could I become a good mother? I watched Savannah dancing with her mate. I sighed and got up from the stone. The wedding was held outside the pack house and since I am standing at the high place I can clearly see the arrangements. Shaking my head I turned around and walked towards the forest.
Now I don’t have anyone beside me. For Avan I sacrificed everything. If only I was rational enough and ended everything before it started then maybe my situation would be much better than this. But what’s the point of regretting after the destruction? My life was my own choice. I was so blind to think I could be happy with someone who was not even bonded by heart.
“You are such a fool Reese” I mumbled, shaking my head. It’s better to live wandering around. The new place would help me heal my own sanity now. I walk through the narrow path brushing the small flowers with my fingers. Forest is peaceful and beautiful. At least the dark shadows of the past won’t affect me here. I stopped on my track when I heard a noise. I frowned. Usually this place is scheduled. This area of forest doesn’t come into any territory of packs then how come there’s someone here?
The noises increased followed by groans and moans. I walked towards the bush and hide myself in it. Parting the stems I looked forward to. There are a few people a little far. Some were lying on the ground and some were standing. I frowned looking at the scene.
“I never thought that these things would be this easy,” a rough-sounding man laughed. “Do you think you can be against us? If you don’t want to lose you life just hand over the box”
“You bastard, dream on” a familiar voice replied, making my heart jolt. My eyes widened. I can’t see the face of the man who was bound by the enemy party.
The rough man laughed again “you are already at your dead end. But you are still protecting the box. I must praise your loyalty. How about we make a deal huh? I guess it will benefit both of us” he paused then smirked “come and join my pack. Such a loyal member like you, it’s hard to come by. I will give you more better position than your current pack”
“No, don’t listen to him,” another man said.
“Shut up” the rough man shouted and punched the second man who spoke, making him groan.
“So John Smith, what do you think about my offer?”
John Smith? My heart raced. My mate? His voice was so familiar too. But what is he doing here? Didn’t he say he is the beta of Silver Shine Pack?
“Fuck you, Avedor” John growled at him.
“Fine since you rejected my offer then the only way left for you is to die. Go die you fucker” that rough man shouted angrily.
I clutched the stems tightly. He is not my mate anymore but watching him die in front of my eyes is not something I could accept. Besides, the enemy party has more manpower than them. I really don’t want to involve myself in it but…. I gritted my teeth and got out of the bush before running towards them.
Fuck it.
The rough man was about to stab John with a sharp machete but I kicked it away.
“Fuck, who the hell is it?” The rough man who was called Avedor growled.
“Can’t you guys just shut up. So noisy” I glared at him.
“Oh looks like there’s a beautiful rogue running around in the wild huh” Avedor smirked.
I rolled my eyes at him. His face was filled with cuts and he looked so ugly already.
“Reese?”
I turned around and found John looking at me with shock. He was kneeling on the ground with his hand tied behind his back while his enemy was holding from behind.
“What are you doing here?” He asked, shaking his head.
“Oh so you both know each other?” Avedor laughed “what a coincidence! Now I will take the box and this beauty too. It has been a long since I fucked a beauty like her”
“Avedor you fucker, if you dare to lay a finger on her I will chop you off” John growled.
I looked at him with shock. What happened to him suddenly? Even though we were mates once, it was already broken. I shook my head. I need to get out of here. I can’t stay here for long. Besides After living like a rogue for 2 years I have already cultivated my skills and become stronger.
“You are disgusting” I snapped at Avedor then turning around I kicked the man who was holding John. John freed himself then pounced on Avedor in a swift manner. Another man who was kneeling beside John also freed himself then they started to fight.
I watched them fighting severely. Suddenly John threw a green coloured box towards me. I catched it and frowned.
The fight ended with Avedor’s death. Once they made sure there’s no enemy left, John walked towards me.
“What are you doing here?” He asked, frowning.
I threw the box at him “you should be grateful that I am here or else you would have died”
“Why don’t you just answer my question?” He gritted his teeth.
“Hey man, none are alive. Should we proceed?” The man who was with John walked towards us “huh? You both know each other?” He frowned.
“Since you are fine, I am leaving” I turned around to leave but John grabbed my wrist.
“What the hell are you doing?” I glared at him.
“Ethan go take this box and meet with others” he tossed the box to Ethan.
“What about you?” Ethan asked. He eyed me more than John.
“I will meet you in the pack” John replied without avoiding my gaze.
“Okay” Ethan didn’t waste any time before running away in the forest leaving us alone.
“Now what are you doing here? And you are alive? Isn’t your pack destroyed by the Dark Forest?” He asked.
“I guess I was lucky” I replied shortly.
“That Alpha also died?”
I rolled my eyes but didn’t reply.
“You have become a rogue?” He asked again.
“What do you think you are doing? Whether I have become a rogue or not it has nothing to do with you. Now can you just let my hand go?” I asked.
Something flashed in his eyes “no”
My eyes widened “what do you mean by no? Let my hand go” I hissed.
“I said no” he looked so determined that it made my heart jump. What the hell is this man thinking of doing now?
I sighed “John what are you doing? Our bonding has already ended years ago. It’s better to move on and live our life”
“Do you know when I heard your pack was destroyed years ago I was shocked, thinking you also died there. I felt like my wolf was on the verge of dying. I couldn’t pull myself back but now seeing you here alive, I am feeling good all of a sudden. My wolf came into life” instead of answering he told me.
I frowned “what are you trying to say?”
“I am saying that I can just forget about your past and take you back in my pack as my mate”
My eyes widened “are you out of your mind?” How could he say that?
“Why not? That Alpha you loved is already dead. Do you want to live alone all your life? Isn’t it better to live with your destined mate?” He insisted.
“You don’t know anything about me” I hissed “let me go”
“Fuck with that. Who cares? I am gonna take you to Silver Shine and tell everyone that you are alive”
I frowned at him.
“Come on, let’s go. Stop thinking about that dead Alpha” he turned around and started to pull me with him.
“Wait, what are you doing?” I almost screamed. You already rejected me. How could you do this?”
“I know, I was harsh that day. I never wanted to reject you in the first place but you forced me. I never meant those words I said that night. It was just a moment of anger for losing you, thinking you loved your Alpha instead of your mate. But now since he is already gone now I can take you without anyone disturbance”
“No you are wrong. I can’t go” I tried to pull my hand back.
He stopped and looked at me “you can’t run away”
I gulped “there’s no point in taking me with you. I….. Can’t give you anything”
“What do you mean? Won’t you let me make love to you? You are my mate so it’s my right to have you” he frowned.
I stared at him “I can’t give birth. I lost that ability” he will definitely let me go after hearing this. No man will want a woman who can’t give him a child. And people will laugh at him in the future when he takes me with him.
John looked at me for sometime “that’s it? Is that why you were resisting?”
“Yes, besides our bond is already broken” I lowered my head.
He sighed then loosened his grip on my wrist but didn’t let it go “even if I rejected our bond is still there so we can do something to recover it” he shook his head “and about that baby thing…”
I squealed loudly when he threw me over his shoulder “it doesn’t matter anymore”
Then started to walk again while I was hanging on his broad shoulder.
THE END