Rejecting The Beta
Rejecting The Beta
"Look at me Jezebel." My father said in a calm voice.
I unwillingly looked at him and waited for him to start his lecture.
"You cannot meet him while your mate is here," he said.
My heart dropped to my feet.
MY FAMILY, MY OWN FAMILY HAD FORBIDDEN ME TO MEET THE LOVE OF MY LIFE.
Fucking hell.
Alpha Mason, too was deeply involved in this. Our pack had this crazy thing that if we rejected our mates, it will be the most unforgivable thing ever.
"But dad, atleast-"
"Jezebel, you haven't shifted yet and hence do not realise that having a mate, is the most beautiful thing that has happened to you. When you shift, you'll be crazy over him. But, until that time, Ethan is going to stay with us and you will not meet Ace." He finished his speech.
I looked at Alpha Mason, nodding at me encouragingly and then I saw Ethan from the corner of my eye, watching me dreamily.
I didn't reply. I don't feel like saying anything.
It hurt me when I saw that expression in Ace's eyes from my balcony. Betrayal. Anger. He was furious on seeing me with Ethan.
Days went by and my birthday was nearing. It was just a fortnight left and I would turn 18. The only warm feeling which kept me alive was the feeling I got, when I had woken up in Ethan's arms. Strange, I know. But, after that day, we hadn't touched each other. I got to know from my mother that he got so mad on seeing me going to Ace's room that night, that he became out of control and was going to burst into Ace's room but Alpha Mason stopped him from doing that and Ethan then instead, entered from the window and carried me to my house.
I barely left my room to talk to anyone. Sometimes, Ethan would come in, sit beside me, watch me as I read a novel absentmindedly, and then not go until I didn't snap at him. I hated to see the look he gave me when I snapped at him, he looked more and more paler and weak day by day and I was forced to believe that I was truly his mate. Yet, I won't feel a thing till I shift.
What frustrated me the most was that I couldn't even connect to Ace through mind link. I was still a member of his pack and could connect to him anytime. I wondered what was the reason. Was he blocking the mind-link we had? An Alpha has the power to regulate the mind-links of the members of his pack. He can forbid anybody to mind link a person if he feels so.
I had to sneak out of the house and meet him, I thought.
So, one fine night, I decided to jump out of my room's balcony which was on first floor. Flashbacks ran through my mind as I remembered seeing Ace's wounded expression at the entrance of my house which was visible from my balcony.
I climbed the railing and then extended my hands out to a dangling branch of the tree very near to me and then swung. I quickly wrapped my legs around the bark of the tree and slid down, not caring if loads of dust, ants and what not stuck to my clothes. The only thing what I wanted was to see Ace. When I reached the ground, I felt adrenaline surge through me. I never realised I could do this kind of thing.
Immediately, I sprinted in a run towards the forest. It was, as I believed, the safest route to Ace's house. Even if there were guards around his house, they would be guarding the streets that led to his home and not the forests. His house was not far from mine, just 10 minutes from the street and 15-20 minutes from forest. Apparently, this was not a good idea. Because, even after half an hour, I couldn't see even the faintest trace of life. Suddenly, the bushes behind me rustled. I snapped my head back, my heart pounding frantically. I was going to scream and ask who was there but I held back. May be it was a rogue? If it was, then probably, I shouldn't make the slightest noise. I remained where I was, listening to any movement around me. Relief washed over me when, for few minutes, I heard nothing. Maybe it was a cat or snake passing by. My way was clear. But, when I began to move, a big brown wolf came into view infront of me. Its green eyes looking at me intently. I guess I had seen it somewhere. It looked very much familiar and those green eyes too... But where? I tried to remember but fear didn't allow me to think anything.
"Look, if you're a rogue, I need you to get off our territory." I spoke boldly. I had a beta's blood and I couldn't act cowardly infront of any wolf who crossed our territory.
For a moment the wolf looked confused and then as if he found it funny, shook his head and neared me slowly as if I was his prey and he would pounce at me any moment.
I backed away till my back hit a tree and I cursed. Why did I have to be so weak? If I could shift now... Damn my age.
"Look, if you hurt me, my mate won't leave you."
I was surprised at how different my voice sounded. I was more surprised that I referred Ethan as my mate, for the first time. It was the fear speaking, I suppose, not me.
The wolf stopped. It was scared, I reckon.
"He's the beta of the most powerful pack and extremely powerful himself and he would rip you into pieces if he knew you touched me." I continued, so that the wolf just runs away. It was freaking me out.
Strangely, he came closer to me.
Did he have no sense?
His snout now touched my nose and I heard its heavy breathing. I sat there dumbfounded. And suddenly, he licked my face.
"Eww..." I said in disgust.
But, why did it lick me? This rogue, that meant, was showing affection towards me.
"If you are going to eat me, please do. Don't make me feel disgusted before you know... you shouldn't play with your...er... food," I tried to reason.
I felt actually very stupid, reasoning without sense, and even more stupid as I referred to myself as 'food'.
The wolf produced a sound which sounded as if it was laughing and then suddenly I heard that sickening sound of bones cracking. Shit. It was shifting into its human form.
I covered my face as I didn't want to see the man/woman naked.
"Jezebel..." said a familiar voice.
I uncovered my face and looked up.
Ethan.
I groaned mentally. I could see him all naked in the moonlight. In a normal situation, I would've called this a romantic thing but here the case was different.
My eyes raked his body. My eyes checked him out from his face, then to his chest which had sexy six pack abs and down to his...his...oh my god, I can't see this.
"I am happy that my mate enjoys looking at me." he said slyly making me blush.
"I..." I didn't know what to say, "I didn't-" he cut me off.
"Not your fault though." he said, looking at me, mused.
It was the first time, I noticed how beautiful his face was. He had messy blonde hair shining in the moonlight, plump lips which would be so good to kiss and what I loved the most was his green eyes. And my heart fluttered on seeing the way he looked at me.
He cleared his throat which brought me back to reality.
I completely forgot that this was bad news. If Ethan is here, I won't be able to go to Ace. I needed to do something.
"By the way," I fought hard to keep my eyes to his face only, "I was wondering, what my beautiful mate was doing in the forest, at this time of night?"
If I told him, I was going to look for Ace, it would probably make him mad. So, I went for an alternate answer, "I just... came for a...a walk."
"All alone?" He raised an eyebrow.
"D'you see someone else with me?" I asked, annoyed.
He ignored the question, and then continued, "Let's get back home then?"
No.
"Umm..." I trailed off. He might have gotten the idea that I didn't want to go back home.
He gave an exasperated sigh.
"I know why you're here Jezebel," I gave him a questioning look, "to meet Ace."
My jaw dropped. There was no possibility of meeting Ace today.
"Ethan, I-"
"Tell me one good reason, why? Why do you want to go back to him? Is he a better kisser than me? Is he smarter than me?"
I shook my head. I didn't know the answer. I did feel something for Ethan. But, I can't break Ace's heart. Never.
"I can allow you to meet him," Ethan said and my eyes lightened up, "but," he paused, "on one condition."
"What is it?" I asked, eagerly.
"You will have to come with me, to my pack tomorrow."
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