What’s going on?” I say as my cheeks grow redder.
Sarah straighten her clothes and runs her fingers through her hair. I see a smile creep up on her face then she launches herself towards me. She engulfs me in a warm hug.
“Mira! The most wonderful thing has happened!! I found my mate!!” She squeals with excitement
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I freeze in place and stare at William He smirks at me and crosses his arms. He’s gonna regret that. I pull away from Sarah and try to give her a genuine smile.
“That’s amazing Sarah !! I’m so happy for you!” I squeal ‘happily.
I look at William and then back to Sarah. I smile and place my hand on her shoulder.
“Do you mind if I borrow your mate for a moment? Leo needed me to inform him on some things.”
I lie.
She happily nods then leaves the room. I face William and take a step toward him.
“Mira-” William starts but I hold my hand up.
I’m gonna speak first.
“You have nothing to hold over me now William . I had to tell William! Now me, and your unborn child are gonna die! “I yell/ whisper.
My hand clamps over my mouth. I didn’t mean to say the last part. Stupid! I mentally slap myself. I watch william’s mouth drop open and his eyes grow wide.
“What did you say?” He choked out.
My head falls and I cross my arms. I can’t believe I told him that. I told him I am carrying his child right after he found his mate. I am such a mood killer…
I look up through blurry eyes and I give him a pathetic looking smile.
“I’m pregnant.” I choke out.
William stumbles back as though someone punched him. He stares at my stomach for a moment until we hear a loud banging on a door. The office.
I have to give myself up. I have to. if I don’t they’ll just find me. Might as well get it over with quickly.
I stride towards the door but right as I’m about to open it, William grabs me by the waist and pulls me back. My head snaps around and I glare at him.
He glares right back and pulls me to the window.
“Is it true? Are you really pregnant with my kid?” He whispers.
I nod slowly and stupidly stare at him. He sighs then opens the window.
“I’m not going to let you get our kid killed. I am going to get you outta here. Come on.” He tugs at me and I reluctantly follow.
He leads me to the forest then suddenly stops. He growls and steps in front of me protectively. I cling to his shirt and scan the area for danger. I then see him….
Leo…
Leo growls and strides toward us. Once he gets fairly close, William gives a warning growl. Leo freezes in place and shock is plastered on his face.
He’s never had anyone ever do that to him before, except me.
“What do you think you are doing?!” Leo yells.
I flinch at his booming voice and try to practically become a part of William’s back. I’m scared to death of William but, right now, I’m more scared of Leo. William snarls at Leo then protectively holds me behind him. Leo growls at the action and tries to grab me but William isn’t going to have that. William steps back gives the most intimidating growl I’ve ever heard.
“I’m protecting what’s mine!” William sneers.
“She’s mine, William! She’s my mate!” Leo yells.
“I’m not talking about her.” He says a little quieter.
Leo stares at William for a moment then suddenly his eyes turn red and his canines emerge.
He marches toward me with angry strides.
“How could you!! You little-” Leo couldn’t finish when William punched him in the face.
He falls to the ground holding his nose. William pulls me closer to him and growls at Leo who is stumbling around trying to get to his feet. I can still see the rage in his eyes as he steps back and straightens his stance. He glares at me then his gaze rests on my stomach. I instinctively cover it with my hands, feeling my baby being threatened in some way.
Leo’s eyes meet mine.
“I, Leo james, reject you, Mira Anderson , as my mate.” He says with hatred.
My heart clinches and my lunges stop working. He rejected me. The man I love, rejected me! Right now, the only thing keeping me standing is William’s hands on my hips. A loud wail escapes my mouth and I squeeze my eyes shut. This can’t be happening! I’d rather die!
! Leo spits out some blood from where William punched him, I think.
He turns around but William steps forward.
“Are you going to hurt her? Or the baby?” William asks.
Leo freezes but doesn’t turn around.
“Do you honestly think that I could hurt either of them? Or you?”He says through clenched teeth.
Then what would he have done to me if I would’ve still been in the office?
“Get out of here while you still can. I’ll tell everyone that I couldn’t find your scent. It’ll give you time to get far enough away from our territory we won’t be able to follow… but if we do, stay in the city, we wouldn’t dare go after you in a crowded place.” He says, still having his back to us.
He starts to walk away when I come out from behind William.
“Leo wait.”
He stops but doesn’t turn around to face me. His whole body tenses up, waiting for me to talk.
“Thank you.” I say.
I see his head nod then he suddenly shifts to his wolf and bolts away. I stand there for a moment, shocked from what just happened. i confidently told my mate my dark secret and he tries to kill me. I manage to get away with the baby’s father, who raped me repeatedly. my mate rejected me. Im pregnant and on the run from the most blood thirsty pack in America. quickly, William grabs my hand and leads me to the border of the territory.
We run until I have to stop to catch my breath.
William sighs then picks me up bridal style. I squeal in surprise and try to squirm out of his grip but it’s no use.