Rejected Revenge

Chapter Eight

{Hope’s POV}

Time is gold, they say, and I am one of the believers in that.

I value my time and I always make sure that I don’t lose track. That’s what my father taught me.

“You can waste your money, your energy, and your tears but never waste your time because it’s the only thing we can’t get back no matter what we do.”

He used to say that to me and I believe him. But now, I don’t know how many days I had wasted. I lost track in time. I know that it’s been weeks, probably months, but I’m not sure how many.

I’m starving. I haven’t eaten since I was in Asher’s home, and that was a month ago. I’m still a werewolf even though Eve was no longer in me, so I guess that’s one of the reasons why I’m still alive.

I can’t move any single part of my body even though they already stopped mating, probably six hours ago. That’s kind of surprising. That’s the longest time they let me rest from all the pain. I also lost count on how many times I’d passed out. Every time my body can no longer tolerate the pain, I passed out. That’s the time when I truly get some rest, but I would always wake up screaming.

“I’m surprised that you’re still alive.” My whole body stiffens and I force myself to open my eyes even though I can see nothing but darkness.

Cheryl

“You look wonderful.” I can literally see her smiling face as I clench my fist in anger.

“H-how could you do this?” I whispered, though, I immediately gasp for air because I can’t literally speak without gasping.

I heard her pull something and sat on it; a chair. Then, she spoke calmly. “Do what exactly? Because as far as I know, I didn’t do anything. And if you are talking about your current situation, oh please, don’t put the blame on me now. We both know that it’s all your fault, just like Max said.”

I close my eyes and bit my lips, covering my sobs. “W-why? Why a-are you…” Breath. “Doing this t-to me?”

Because it’s too much for the slap I’d given her. No one deserves this. And she has no right to make me suffer like this.

“Oh, so now you’re asking.” She scoff. “But because you’re end is near, might as well tell you the reason. You’re obviously not going to last.”

I slowly opened my eyes and look down because I know that she was right. I can feel it. I’m dying and I will not bother to fight; I had given up the second I realized that Max will never be mine. Because my mate is what matters to me the most, he’s the one that would gonna complete me. I already planned our future, but I guess my father was right, plans are really made to be broken just like the rules. He said that sometimes, not every plan is meant to happen because life is unpredictable. You will never know what will happen in the near future.

Just go with the flow, he would say.

And that’s what I’m trying to do, I will go with the flow. So if I will die, I will die, end of discussion. I will not bother to fight because the person whom I was fighting for never really fight for me.

You can’t get the relationship you need from someone who’s not willing to give it to you. Never put your happiness on hold for someone who isn’t holding onto you.

I already realized that Max will never save me. He isn’t the prince that would save the princess but the villain who held her captive and made her believe that he isn’t the bad guy. And that’s the reason why the princess never gets the freedom she had longed for so many years because she was under the impression that the villain was the one who would free her. After all, she thought that he was the only one she needs.

“You see, Max has always been so easy to fool. He’s an i***t. He would do anything I ask him to do and buy whatever I want, that’s one of the reasons why I’d agreed with my father to be his chosen one. The only thing we worry was his mate; you. But you weren’t so hard to dispose of. Max was obviously affected by his own rejection but he’s also too clouded with desire and lust that I can give, so basically, I had him wrapped around my fingers. Just like his father. But I’m still not satisfied.” The emotion I can hear in her voice was not that foreign to me, I felt it when I met my mate; the green monster that they call jealousy.

She is jealous?

“I can see the change in him and I am not a fool to not know that it’s because of you. Yes, he rejected you and yes, he did sleep with me, so many times actually, and based on your physical appearance I can see that it affected you so much. That’s good to know. But I will not be satisfied until I saw you die. He’s still doubting his decision even though he already rejected you, he’s thinking of leaving me for you but I will make sure that would never happen.”

I don’t care about everything she said, but I just want to make sure something.

“D-do you… love him?” I choked the words out.

She scoff. “Love him? No. Never. I’m way out of his league. I’m way out of everyone’s league. I can never love that man. He’s just a toy. In short, I’m just using him and his pack.”

I should be panicking right now for Max, I should be worried by now, but I’m not. I don’t know why but something snapped inside me, I can’t explain it but I think the bond might have been broken. But I haven’t accepted his rejection and I am sure I will never have the chance to.

“And oh, by the way, I almost forgot!” She exclaimed, sounding very excited. “Today is my Luna ceremony! Ta-da! Are you surprised?” I didn’t make a sound and I don’t give away the fact that my heart is tearing into pieces. I heard a loud hump of annoyance. “Aren’t you happy? Your misery will end tonight and later than I expected.”

What?

She must have sensed my confusion because she spoke again. “Max will finally be going to mark me tonight! Isn’t it exciting? You know, you should celebrate. Let’s say that you survive the past few weeks of me and Max sleeping together, but I’m sure that you will not survive this time, especially with your situation. Look at you, you’re barely even alive. He’s going to mark me and that will surely kill you.” She clapped her hands, enthusiastically.

“Everyone w-will know about this. Y-you wouldn’t get away with it.”

“Oh, sorry to disappoint you, sweetheart but yes, I will and I can get away with this. Everyone believe that I am Max’s mate and they thought that you are obsessed with him so it’s easy to fake the news that you killed yourself. They would think that you were depressed and end up taking your own life.”

I badly want to lunge at her. I want her to feel the pain I am feeling, I want her to know how to be in this position and I want her to regret everything she has done to me. But how can I do that in this position?

“A-and you think they w-would believe you?” I asked in disbelief.

She laughed as if what I said was a big joke. “Oh dear, they already thinking about it. You are missing for a month and a half now, your step-brother and sister-in-law are the only pack members who are still believing that you are still alive.”

I froze and everything stopped. I can’t believe this. No. That can’t happen. I am ready to die because I thought that she’s going to pay for everything by the pack’s law but… this is…

I want to scream. I want to destroy everything, destroy her and even Max. How could they? So if I die, it would be nothing. My death would be ignored and she’s still going to be free despite everything she has done to me.

“What? Can’t speak now, can you?” She taunts and I felt anger boils up inside me. I’ve never felt this angry before. This is rage, pure rage.

“I will make you pay!” I screamed as adrenaline rushed through my veins, giving me enough strength to scream. “I swear as long as I’m breathing, you will pay for everything. You will pay for ruining my life. I will make sure you experience hell and back and that’s a promise I will take with me as long as I’m breathing.” My chest is heaving up and down when I finished and she was quiet for a moment.

I continue. “I will be your biggest karma. Even if I die, there’s someone who will fulfill my promise, remember that, Cheryl Smith. Take every moment of your life as a queen because I will be back but not as the Hope you know, but the nightmare you will regret even messing with. I can’t wait for the moment that you will kneel and beg for my forgiveness and mercy but I will never listen to you just like what you did when I begged you. Remember all of that, Cheryl Smith.”