Derek After pacing I looked at Layla and said the worst thing that you could say to your mate. "I Alpha Derek reject you Layla as my mate and Luna of Shadow Moon Pack". I watched Layla as I spoke those words and I could see that she was in so much pain to the point that she wasn't able to stand. She was crying out in pain holding onto her chest. She forced herself to stand up and ran out of my office, I was pissed that Maximus, took control and made me mate with Layla, I didn't want that nor didn't I want her to be my mate she is too weak and unable to help me lead this pack. [Maximus] You piece of sh*t why would you reject our mate, we are supposed to love and protect her but you are more worried about how others will view you than being with her. [Derek] This is my life and I chos