Returning to my rejected mate

Chapter 2

Shay's Point of View

I wake up the next morning to an empty bed. I slowly sit up and look around for any sign of Zane but he's not in the room. I get out of bed, and I almost fall to the ground, my legs feel heavy, like tree trunks. I slowly move again looking for my clothes.

There's still no sign of Zane after I get dressed so I walk downstairs, deciding to go look for him.

I decide to look in the kitchen first. On my way to there I run into Jake, Zane's best friend and future beta.

"Shay! Morning!"

He says loudly, looking nervous.

I decide to ignore it, and give him a big smile.

"Good morning, have you seen Zane? He wasn't in the room when I woke up."

He smiles at me nervously and moves to block my way.

"He's not here, he left."

I frown.

"He left? When? Where did he go?"

"I.."

Before he can continue I hear something from the kitchen.

I see him nervously looking from me to the door and I try to move past him.

He blocks me again and shakes his head.

"Shay, leave it. You don't want to do that."

A feeling of unease settles over me as I see the guilt in his eyes.

I push him out of the way and head into the kitchen only to find Zane making out with someone else.

I stand there just staring at him. Not sure what to feel as a rush of emotions over come me. Shock; confusion; hurt; betrayal and lastly, blinding anger.

The anger wins, filling my entire being.

"What the hell is going on here, Zane? What is this?"

I hiss at him.

He lifts his head, just enough to glare at me.

"Can't you see you're interrupting us?"

"Excuse me? That's all you got to say to me?"

I stand there trembling in rage, womdering how he could do this to me.

After last night.. I feel my heart constricting in pain.

He sighs annoyed and straightens himself before he turns to face me.

"Last night.. It should have never happened. It was fine, you're a great lay and all, but I don't want or need a mate. I just wanted to experience being with you at least once. You're the one girl no one has gotten into bed, and then you turned out to be my mate. I couldn't let the chance go by."

He shrugs, casually, as if this isn't a big deal while I continue to stand there, feeling as if he is ripping my heart out. My hand flies up to my mouth and I bite my trembling lip trying not to cry.

Out the corner of my eye I see Jake and Megan coming into the kitchen.

"Zane, come on don't do this."

Jake urges and Zane frowns at his friend.

"Stay out of this, it has nothing to do with you."

Jake frowns and goes to say something again, but I stop him with my hand, giving him a small smile.

Then I turn my attention back to Zane.

"So you are saying that you only used me for one night of fun? You screwed and played me just for the fun of it?"

My voice is cold and I see him flinch and look away.

"Shay.. don't."

I laugh sarcastically.

"Oh, now it bothers you. I can't believe I was this stupid. I actually believed you. Everything you said last night..."

My voice breaks and I take a deep breath, trying to gather myself before I give a bitter laugh this time and shake my head.

"I'm so stupid.."

I mumble. Annoyed I wipe at the tears that managed to escape down my cheek.

I see Megan trying to approach me, but I take a step back and shake my head.

"No, don't."

I take another deep breath and compose myself.

"Okay, do it."

I say looking at Zane.

He frowns at me, confused.

"Do what?"

"Reject me so we can get this over with."

I see the shock on both his and Jake's faces.

"I... What?"

He hesitates, frowning.

He clearly didn't expect this. But what did he think? That I was going to beg him? I scoff internally. That would never happen, my father is an Alpha, he taught me to handle myself with pride. And I deserve more than this.

"Come on, Zane. I don't have all day. You said that you didn't want me. So, let me go."

He looks over at Jake who only shakes his head.

"This is your mess. Figure it out."

He mutters before he grabs Megan's arm.

Her uncertain gaze moves between me and Zane and I give her a small nod.

"I'm fine. You can go."

"We're here if you need us."

She says softly and I give her a small smile. Thet both turn and leave the kitchen.

I turn, my attention falling back on Zane again.

"I'm still waiting."

I sigh annoyed.

He frowns at me again before he shakes his head.

"Fine... If that is what you want. I, Zane Adams, from the Blood Moon pack reject you, Shay O'Connell, as my fated mate and future luna of this pack."

I feel the tug at my heart and I gasp bending over as the pain rips through me. I see Zane trying to reach for me, but I shake my head and move away from him...

I take a deep breath, slowly straightening myself.

"Don't you dare touch me. Ever again."

I threatened him, my glare rooting him to his spot.

I take another deep breath, collecting myself before I speak.

"I, Shay O'Connell, accept your rejection, Zane Adams of the Blood Moon pack, as your fated mate and future luna."

I gasp again as I feel the bond between us snap, the pain this time almost knocking me on my ass.

I see him clutching the counter, his knuckles turning white and pain written all over his face.

I steady my breathing, and pull back my shoulders.

"One day Zane.. You are going to regret this.. I hope you have a happy life."

With that I turn around and rush out of the kitchen, trying to get away before the dam burst, I won't let him see me cry.

I rush out the front door, and I see Megan and Jake standing by his car. I quickly make my over to them, arching my eyebrow at her.

She just smirks and shrugs before she wraps her arms around me, hugging me tightly.

"Are you okay?"

She asks, her voice filled with concern. I shrug, giving her a small smile but I can't get any words past the lump in my throat.

"Stupid question. I'm so sorry sweety."

She says shaking her head.

"It is what it is I guess."

I say and shrug again, pulling away from her. I turn and look up at Jake. He gives me a sad smile.

"I'm sorry, I don't know why he would do this."

I shake my head.

"It's fine. It's not your fault. Would you mind taking me home?"

He nods his head, opening the car door.

"Of course. Come on, let's get you girls home."

Megan gets into the car and Jake opens the back door for me. I feel someone's gaze one me and I turn slightly. My eyes lock onto Zane’s figure, standing in the door, watching me. For a second I hope he comes rushing out, apologizing but he doesn't. He just stares at me. I slowly shake my head and without looking at him again I turn and get into Jake's car.