Axel, my older brother, darts out of my room and starts running down the stairs. I quickly follow him and find him in the parking lot in front of the pack house. With one swift movement, he delivers a hard blow to Sebastian's face. There's no mistake now, Sebastian is my mate. My wolf is wagging its tail in my head at the sight of him. Sebastian doesn't seem happy to see me. When my wolf registers his expression, she lets out a pained howl and retreats to the back of my mind. And he is just standing there, furrowing his brow at me. 'Axel, leave him be. Let's go back!' I grab his arm and try to drag him back to the pack house. 'You were planning on leaving, didn't you? What about my sister, your fated mate? She deserves an explanation. She deserves better than you leaving without a word. Just look at her!' Axel is practically seething. He is so close to shifting. 'Let him be, Ax. I don't want to make a scene here. Please, Axel.' I'm begging him while my stupid eyes are watering again. 'I can't be with her right now, I need more time.' is all Sebastian says. I can't believe my own ears. That's all I got from him? Fine, I'm not some stupid girl who will wait for a man to change his mind and accept her. I don't want to be in a relationship where I'm not wanted and loved. 'I, Alexis Hawthorn, reject you, Alpha Sebastian Pierce, as my fated mate.' I spin on my heels and run back to my room.