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Chapter 2
Avalynn Johnson

   "If you do not want me, then by all means, reject me." I said coming to a whisper in the end. I don't know why I said it, but I did anyway.

I never heard of rejection but I knew it can kill people. Not like disease and other ailments but it is so emotionally painful. I watched him, observing his reaction.

He looked surprised by my words but immediately recovered from his shock. I was surprised too; I never thought I'd ask my mate to reject me. I guess it was better to be rejected than be put through this situation, right? He denying me hurts a lot. It's better to be free from that pain by rejection, right?

He was silent for a moment. What is he thinking of? With a stony expression, his face gave nothing away. I'd do anything just to find what he's thinking of right now.

"No." His cold voice was harsh and filled with intent.

"No?" I questioned.

What the hell? Why not?

I thought he does not want me?

"There is nothing to reject. You are not my mate and you will never be mine." He says dryly. As if he still doesn't recognize that I am his true mate.

"We will go back to the party, and forget anything that happened when we came in contact. You will not mention that you are my mate to anyone because you are not. Am I clear?"

I nodded, feeling constantly repulsed by his words. I have somehow disappointed him.

Truth be told, I am starting to like him or in other words, infatuated with him.

Quite fast isn't it? But he is technically my mate. It was bound to happen anyway. Plus, he was so attractive in my eyes. Even my wolf was eager to please him with anything. She was willing and enthusiastic.

Though, I felt really sad.

I felt like dying.

If you want to feel dead, you do not need knives, guns, pills. You just have to fall in love and you will get killed. You don't need those things because love damages you up more than any of those could ever will. He surely will be the death of me. Literally. And not in a good way.

I went back inside the party and scanned the room to find my mate, who does not have faith in our mate bond.

I then saw him.

His back was turned but I knew it was my mate for I knew what he wore earlier. I walked away from him and marched to my pack's table. I needed to stop thinking of him at least for a moment but my wolf clouds my mind with images of him. It's annoying if you ask me.

"Where were you?" My brother, Aiden, asked.

I answered nonchalantly, trying to play it off cool. "You know that this jamboree isn't my scene so I went out for some fresh air." He didn't look convinced at my excuse but he still nodded his head. At least I managed to talk him away from the topic.

"Well, good since the guardians are about to announce something." Right on time, the second bell rang again. Everyone in the room became silent because of that.

A guardian appeared to speak, "As you all know, the werewolf council isn't always safe. There have been reports on threats lately. It is said that danger is lurking around the corner of the werewolf race." Well, we are in the supernatural race of course we are never safe. I bit my tongue so I don't blurt it out.

Some people gasped, some did not. I didn't even know that there were problems facing out at this moment but I knew there will always be issues in accordance with our race. There will always be evil; it spreads like a plague.

"The rogues are prowling around to finish us off. Pack by pack." The guardian alleged. They sounded monotonous but they were looking at us with intent.

I am getting a little scared. The fear in this place can be felt already. Who knows what rogues are capable of, right?

"It is led by a rogue named, Benjamin Holloway. An ex-alpha but was thrown out of his own pack because of his power hungry ways and abuse to his pack members,"

What? An ex-Alpha?

"His younger brother, Matthew Holloway, is now leading the pack and has been more supportive to the werewolf council."

I see Alpha Holloway stand up. He looks quite young to be an alpha. People from other packs started whispering.

I am still confused. What's going on? Is this Benjamin guy that dangerous?

"Silence! What the council is trying to say is that, your packs and your neighboring ones are to train together. It is a preparation just in case he and his troops come after your pack."

We are to train together? But that is unnecessary!

"We must all be prepared since it is rumored that Benjamin will be planning something quite big." Whoa. He is dangerous.

'Well, isn't the point of the assembly? You know, to discuss how dangerous he is to the werewolf world.' My inner wolf commented.

'Oh, shut up.' I rolled my eyes at her remark.

"Thank you all for listening and attending this event. You may now go back to your respective packs and rest." A guardian dressed in blue robes spoke his last words.

Everybody stood up to leave the area. I spun around to face my father, "Father, are we to train with the Black Stealth pack?"

The Black Stealth pack was one of the most feared packs in the states. They are known for having one of the most ruthless Alphas and were also known for winning countless wars and battles.

Training with them must be tough. I thought. They have never lost a war before. Plus, they seem to live up to their reputation as an invincible pack.

"Yes, darling. We will. They are the closest pack to us after all." I nodded. I do hope things will be okay and that nothing bad happens to the packs.

We turned and made our way to the doors but were stopped when a voice was heard behind us.

"Silver Hill pack? Are you perhaps, Alpha Johnson?" The voice gave me shivers.

He sounds like my mate. Weird huh? I hope it's not him for it would be too awkward to face him.

"Yes?" My father questioned. My wolf then felt giddy and was filled with anticipation.

Goddess, I was so wrong. It was him.

I turned around and faced my 'mate'. What does he want with us now? Does he want disturb my pack or something? Does he really hate me that much?

"Let me introduce myself. I am Nolan Blackwell, Alpha of the Black Stealth pack. You are welcomed to train with us anytime you please." He briefly glances at me and then sets his grim gaze on my father.

What the hell? My mate is an Alpha! What's worse? He is the alpha of the neighbouring pack, which means I will be seeing him a lot.

Why must fate be cruel? They must be laughing at us right now.

Speaking of cruel, he will just be that way to me if we ever train together. He never fails to remind me that he loathes me. I am not going to lie, I do have feelings for him but he just does not want me at all. Just when I thought I'll never see him again, he magically appears in my life.

Thank you fate for ruining my life!

"Though, the council said that your pack should move in with us. It is much safer and beneficial to both of our packs. We need to train always and besides, we have enough space for your pack to fit in."

I can't believe what I am hearing. Though my wolf seems quite happy to be closer around her mate, I am absolutely not for he will just torment me.

Being more close to him and his pack, I might fall for him. But the question is who will catch me when I truly fall?

Living with him might officially break me.

"Thank you, Alpha Nolan. I will inform my pack urgently." My father smiles gratefully. My mate turned away to a different direction looking stolid. He did not even bother to say farewell to us, like a normal, polite Alpha should.

He's so cold.

I wonder what had happened to him in the past.

My family exited the palace and went inside the car.

"Father, why did you agree to train with that ruthless Alpha?" I asked feeling uncomfortable at the topic.

"Honey, we need to. The council said so." I sighed. Why them out of all people?

"Don't be sad, darling. It will benefit our packs greatly. It will make us much stronger when we team up. Don't you want that?"

I nodded my head. I have to set aside my selfish ways and think of the future of my pack. This was my home, the pack is my family and I needed them safe.

Somehow during the drive home, all I could think of was him. As for my wolf, she couldn't be any more enthusiastic to see him again. Well, me? I am dreading it. Hopefully it will turn out better as I go with the flow. Let's see how it will all unfold, training with his pack.

I am looking forward to our encounter, mate.

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