Second Chance With The Alpha Who Bullied Me

Chapter 1

I walked out of the store , minding my own business when a firm broad shoulder brushed through me and pushed me hard enough that I fell down.

The contents of my bag was scattered all over the floor and I threw my black long hair sideways so I could see who the culprit was and I furrowed my brow in anger. I narrow my hazel eyes at the familiar sheet eating grin and can't stop the growl of hatred that rumbles through me.

Wow dear you should watch where you're going."

Fucking Gabriel .

The alpha son has always been an since we started high school.Now a year after graduation he still find every chance he can to torment me.it used to be throwing my homework into pool or "accidentally" shoving my books out of my hands or pushing me into lockers.i don't know how many bruises i came home with after he"ran into me" with his shoulder .

On top of all that were the unusual names he'd call me.ugly,bitch,slut,whore.Dear was pretty tame compare to the rest of them,but he only used it because he knows I hate it.it wouldn't have been so bad if he treats everyone like shit,but he and his merry group of men that followed him around like disciples only torture a selected few of us. Those of us more focused on the strength of our mind, rather than our body.

Sure I could fight. Both my parents are warrior's , They made sure I could hold up on my own , but I never made a show like other teenager's , showing off around the training ground like a peacock was never appealing to me ,so I was labeled different and punished accordingly .

Now, looking up at my tormentor and the three other wolves following him around like dogs on leashes I'm reminded of just how much I hate these guys.

"Fuck off, Gabriel" I sneer through clenched teeth as I collect my stuff from the floor and stand to my full height , which is still considerably shorter than him. He chuckled and looked around at his buddies .

"Excuse me, Dear ? I don't think I heard you correctly ." He says with a hint of amusement in his voice . I square my shoulders and make eye contact with him. Refusing to lower my gaze in a way to show my disrespect for him.

"I told you to fuck off". I responded to him sharply . I see his eyes darkening in anger as he takes a few steps closer to me .

"You will like that won't you"? If I let you sleep with me . What a slut". He says his friends Burst out in laughter . I could feel my face go red but I didn't bring down my stare.

"I wouldn't touch you with a ten feet pole. Even if it has a condom on it . I feel bad for your mate . She is sure to be disappointed ." I spit at him and he growls before his expression turns into amusement .

"No ,Dear. My mate will love me. I bet she will throw herself at me. I will have her marked and mated within an hour of meeting her." He says with full confidence and pride. I can't help but roll my eyes at him.

"I hope she rejects you. I don't know her but I can tell the poor deserve a better mate. I said while holding his gaze.

He is very much pissed at the moment that he could destroy anything close to him. His usual dark emerald green darken to the shade of his wolf as he growl slowly on every breath he takes .

"Submit. Like the pathetic bitch you are. He growls,his voice lower as it mixes with that of his wolf. I stood my ground praying that my body doesn't betray me. I knew he could hear my pounding heart ,but I refused to show my fear.

Let it go, Gabriel." one of his jerk friends says.

Yes, she is not worth it, one of his friends added.

Gabriel shakes his head and comes out of his half shift position . His body stopped radiating with anger and his eyes were clear again.

Perfect little Rachel . Always thinking you are better than everyone else. One of these days someone is going to knock you off for real . Gabriel said mockingly . I just rolled my eyes again, knowing nothing makes an alpha angry than being disrespected.

Funny, Gabriel I could say the same for you." I mutter before turning on my heels to leave.

Sure I walked in the wrong direction , but I wasn't going to turn back and let him know that . Instead I walked into a small book store thankfully my friend Helen was working there.

That looks like an intense fight between you and the alpha. She says," Helen has always been observant , but a small bookstore with a large window facing the main street of the pack didn't hurt.

I'm so tired of him, Helen . I can wait till my eighteenth birthday . Once I find out that my mate isn't in this pack I am leaving and never coming back here. I can't watch it burn down with that bully in charge." I rant angrily as I help my friend with her work

"Slow down there tiger .You are putting the tags on the wrong books . And you can't just leave the pack ,you need the alpha's permission".

"You think he won't ,'' I asked seriously and Helen sigh's.

" You know he has been eyeing you to take over the pack intelligence department.

You are wicked smart and can sense patterns so easily that it is creepy. You did be great at planning attack's , helping with defense, warrior training and patrol schedule.wolves like you don't come along often. I don't think he just let you go."she says bluntly and sigh's.

Fuck me for being so smart.

"Yeah, well maybe he would feel differently after he hears what I feel about his son . I shrug and Helen gasps .

You wouldn't ,she challenges but all I gave her was a smirk .

Chapter 2

"If it meant a difference between me getting out of this pack or not,I will tell the alpha what an arrogant selfish son is and what a disgrace he would be to man's legacy.

" Are you trying to get out of the pack or are you trying to get yourself killed? She asked but I couldn't help but laugh at her words.

Just out to find my mate and get away from everyone who ever called me names. I said irritatedly, arranging the books more aggressively.

Kate gave me a sad look and parted my shoulder to console me.

I understand how you feel but this has got nothing to with the books you are taking it out on.

"All will end in three more days,'' I said to her happily.

Rachel

Waking up on my eighteenth birthday was a beautiful dream come true for me.

I made a little extra preparation, as I dress for the morning compulsory training. I wasn't even upset about it in any way like I always would be. Even my wolf was excited because today was the first time she will be shifting.

I couldn't wait for the training to end. As I was eager to search for my mate if he was in the pack. It was a common tradition that a newly shifted wolf would find their mate on their eighteenth birthday. If their mate isn't in the pack they would travel to other packs I search for. But it is a common thing to find their mates nearby. I bounced down the stairs excitedly and my parents gave me a warm smile.

"Happy birthday" they both said excitedly as they gave me warm hugs. My dad kissed my forehead like he would always do since I was a young girl. I would really miss them if I were to leave the pack to search for my mate, I had always thought of the possibility since I was young. I had always hoped and prayed that my mate should be in the same pack with me, so that I wouldn't have to leave my parents.

But due to the constant bullying, the love I have for the pack keeps reducing day by day.

Who do you think your mate would be?

My mom asked with a curious face as I tried to take a bite of my food.

I don't know, and I don't think he is in this pack. My parents frowned when I said that.

" Why would you say that,they asked me"

Everyone in this pack treats me like trash. Do you think any of them would ever be my mate? I replied to them.

Well I was always close to your dad for years and I never knew he was going to be my mate back then. My mum said and they both smiled.

Or your mate might be younger than you, my dad added and I rolled my eyes at his words.

You know it is not a common thing for a female wolf to be older than her mate. Male wolves have always been older since history.

That is why the alpha isn't worried when his son can't find his mate. My dad said and I nodded.

I pity whoever she is, it has been nice since he had been gone in search of his mate in other packs . I said while I was excited it was peaceful while he wasn't around. My parents both grin at me.

Sweetheart be nice, he is our next alpha. The thought gives me goosebumps ,as I hug my parents goodbye.

Mind link us immediately when you find your mate. My mom shouted after me as I found my way to the training ground.

I'm one of the first wolves there which has never happened , since I train at home I hate coming to the mandatory training.

But today is different because I am so excited with the thought of meeting my mate .

I was warming up and running around the track a little.

When I rounded the bend and got closer to the forest an amazing smell of citrus and vanilla hit me. My heart begins to race and the sweat from my run drips down my back and in between my breasts which cause me to shiver. I stopped running and looked around to confirm it.

" Mate"

I was disappointed that my mate is here in the pack. I didn't make any move to investigate who my mate was and I tried to run back ,but before I could do so I heard shuffling footsteps in the fallen leaves and a man emerged from the forest.

"Gabriel"

My whole body froze at that moment.

No this can't be real I kept thinking to myself even my wolf is unhappy about this.

Gabriel walked towards me, he was wearing a black workout shorts with a sheepish look on his face.

His hand at the back of his head" Even asshole could have nervous tick"

"Hey Rachel" he says and his voice causes my body to awake in pleasure.

He walked slowly towards me,like I could run at any time.

Which in all fairness I could run.

He stopped a few feet away from me as his eyes traveled my body before darkening. That immediately pulled me out of my lustful haze and made me feel sick. I crossed my arm across my bare waist, praying my nipples won't harden under his prying eyes.

"Umm can we talk? He asked shyly and it took a moment for his word to sink in.

Talk? Does he want to talk to me? Am I hearing things? The thought almost made me laugh. But I still can't find words to say, as I continue to look at him.

Can we like to start over? Can you forgive me for the ways I treated you in the past and give me a chance to be a good mate? He asked shyly and oxygen rushed from my lungs.

I looked at him with a broad chest, chiseled abs, strong jawline, shaggy brown hair and beautiful blue eyes.

Chapter 3

He is so handsome on the outside,but ugly on the inside. I thought over his request for a moment, should I forgive him? The pain he caused me, the fear,the insult,the names, the tears I cried for him treating me like trash for no other reason than because i'm different. I could feel his nervousness as he tried to take another step closer to me.

"Can you just say something?

Please, Rachel? He pleaded and nothing has ever sounded so beautiful as the sound of my name coming out of his mouth. I smiled a little as I took a step towards him.

"Gabriel". I said and he visibly shuddered at the sound of his name coming from my mouth. I reach out my hands to cup his cheeks and spark erupts all the way down my arms. The pull was intense and my wolf thought of him as marking us. His eyes widen as he lean forward into my touch, obviously enjoying the touch.

I think I can give you a chance, I said quietly and I could hear him let out a breath of relief. He takes the hands off his face and places a kiss on my palm before resting them on his chest, covering it with both his hands.

"Really? He asked hopefully. I gave him another wide smile.

Before narrowing my eyes and growling at him, ripping my hands away from him. He furrowed his brows in confusion as I took a step back.

"No". I said his face dropped in sorrow. It hurt me deeply, deeper than I thought it would, the mate bound is much stronger than I thought ,but that only hardened my heart.

"I Rachel I reject you Gabriel as my mate". I yelled at him. He fell to the ground in pain clutching his chest. Now I know what to expect when he accepts my rejection.

The feeling I had towards him minutes ago was severed. I felt nothing but the hatred I had for him for years. I will mourn the loss of my mate later but for now there are more important things to handle. Gabriel staggered back to his feet, with a mixture of grief and betrayal. I felt nothing.

"Accept my rejection Gabriel '' I screamed but he ignored me. I pounded my fist on his back dragging him to turn around.

"What? After all these years of treating me like trash now you can't face me?

Pathetic, I yelled at him and he turned around. I continued my assault on him, but he did nothing to stop me.

"If this is what you need to make you feel better, then continue". He said In a tiny tone, then I stopped hitting him, letting out a small sob in the process . His eyes widen as tears trail down my face. He reached out to wipe it off but I didn't allow him.

This is what you have done to me, I said angrily " you turned me into someone I am not. Just accept my rejection Gabriel. Do one kind thing for me,I begged . His eyes were mist with tears. He took one last long look at me before shifting at that spot and running into the woods.

Rachel

I watched as he ran into the forest, standing still in shock. Once he was gone my resolve was totally broken and fell to the ground crying my eyes out. Luckily I followed him into the forest, away from prying eyes.

Am not crying for him. "Hell no" Am only mourning the loss of my mate. My hope, the mate I was looking forward to having. I would have cherished my mate so much.

If it had been someone else.

I have no idea why he didn't accept my mate's rejection. He never liked me to begin with. I couldn't imagine the mate bound changing his feelings for me. Am very sure that wasn't the case for me.

I can feel my wolf whinnying in my head, but she wasn't mad at me. She agrees with my decision and respects it.

The idea warmed me up and I decided to talk to him about it later. I arrived home, took a shower and changed into comfortable clothes. When suddenly I hear a knock on the door. I answered it when I opened the door, it was our beta. He is a guy with a well built body. The scar on his cheek does nothing but add to his intimidating aura.

"Afternoon beta" I bare my neck in submission. What brings you to this humble abode this afternoon? I asked. He furrowed his brow with suspicion at me then urged me to follow him.

"Alpha would like to see you" is all he said as he walked back to the SUV. He turned back and looked at me questioningly again when he realized that I wasn't following him. I cleared my throat before speaking.

" Is it because I missed this morning's training? Am really sorry I overslept. I will make it up this week, do two extra sessions. No need for you all to go out of your way for me." I said brightly" trying to sneak back into the house. The beta growls at me pointing at the SUV. He is a man of few words.

I sat in the front seat waiting for him to take off. The drive to the pack house takes only about ten minutes and it looks nearly deserted.

Chapter 4

Where is everyone? I asked myself not expecting an answer.

Alpha sent them away, he wants this conversation to be private. This isn't about my absence at the pack training this morning right? He nods his head before getting out to open the door for me.

"Such a gentleman". I said and he snorted in response.

He is waiting in the office. I nodded and I walked up the stairs. He doesn't need to show me the way. I have always been visiting since I was young. The alpha and luna have taken special interest in me since I was young, they saw the aptitude for pack dynamics and took time to train me and improve my skills and help me grow,more reason why I love them both.

"I just don't love their son".

I knocked on the door, and the alpha call's for me to come in. I stepped into the office and looked around. The alpha, Luna, Gabriel as well as my parents were present. They both looked annoyed and I turned to look at Gabriel.

You told them right? You fool you ruined my plan. I yelled at him and he looked at me confused.

"What plan? He asked irritatedly and I growled at him.

" To get out of the pack" He and the alpha both growl at me.

"You are going nowhere"Gabriel said.I rolled my eyes at him.

"You don't have a say over that" I said and Gabriel growled at me again. The alpha held his hands up to get our attention back and motioned me to sit on the chair inbetween my parents.

Why don't we talk this over. He says apologetically.

Now Rachel, why did you reject Gabriel? He asked and I couldn't stop myself from rolling my eyes. My mom pinches my thigh for response and I growl at her. Surprising everyone because I have always been a gentle wolf

" No offense alpha but your son is an asshole. You know before today I have never heard him call my real name in years. You know what he calls me bitch,slut,whore sometimes he is more creative. I said and Luna hit Gabriel at the back of his head, making me laugh.

You called your mate such filthy names? She asked horrified and Gabriel got defensive.

"I didn't know she was my mate," He shouted.

" That is not an excuse for you to speak to pack members like that. Alpha cut in before turning back to me. Maybe we shouldn't hold grudges over the things peace does when we are young, Rachel people grow.

" It was three days ago" Luna hit his head again. I gave her an appreciative look. My dad and alpha both growl at him and he sank in his chair.

" It really is ironic though, if you think about it. He called him a slut while I waited for my mate. Did you wait for me Gabriel? Did you? I asked him, as I pinned him with my glare, he couldn't answer. He was only looking at the floor.

" That's what I thought," I muttered. Alpha sighs heavily and pinches the bridge of his nose.

Rachel. My son is an asshole, but I need you to put that aside for a minute. I need you to give him a chance not just for him but for the sake of the pack. He says.

Am sorry that my pathetic love life is making you and the pack uncomfortable, alpha.

" What are you talking about? I asked with obvious irritation in my voice.

Watch yourself Rachel. My mom mutter's to me.

If I ever have the right to be ,it would only be now.

It is not just Gabriel you are rejecting as your mate. You are rejecting the whole pack. You are meant to be luna. Alpha explained and it dawned on me.

Holy shit, how could I not have realized this before? I tried to calm my beating heart and my thoughts began to race. I started to hyperventilate and my parents tried to calm me. Gabriel comes up to me and rests his hand on my back.

" Don't touch me" I shouted at him and he pulled back his hand in surprise.

Isn't my touch calming to you? He asked and I let out a mocking laugh.

Not since I rejected you. I feel nothing, I said and I didn't bother to hide my satisfaction at the truth. Gabriel looked more saddened than before.

You can't feel our bond? He asked and I Shaked my head.

"No" so I guess you bond now. I said and he went back to his seat looking defeated. Once my breathing is back to normal, alpha continues.

Normally Rachel, I did say you have every right to reject your mate, but this is bigger than you and Gabriel. This is the future of our pack," It strength". Doesn't that matter to you? He said and I nodded.

" It does that y I want to leave, alpha furrowed a serious brow at me, so does everyone else.

Explain. He says and I sigh knowing I am bound to make everyone angry.

I don't think Gabriel will make a good alpha. I said all the gasps and Gabriel growled at me.

And why is that? Alpha asked, obviously trying to control his temper. I straightened my back and took a deep breath.

He is rude, selfish, selfcentered and proud. He is power hungry and stubborn. He will make this pack explode. I said, no one spoke for a long time.

Surprisingly it was Gabriel who opened his mouth first.

"I Gabriel accept".

Luna smacked her hand on the table before he could finish accepting my rejection.

When you finish that sentence I will put you in the ground myself. By doing that, you are proving everything she just said about you is true. Luna says with firm glare. Gabriel nods a little and she removes her hand, watching him closely.

Chapter 5

I won't say it, Gabriel says annoyed and runs his hand through his hair. I watch his movement,my eyes trailing his hand. Gabriel saw my gaze and snorted at me. That pissed me off and I returned my gaze to the alpha.

"Rachel,I am not saying that you are wrong". Alpha says, making Gabriel growl from his seat. Alpha growled back making him wilt under his firm glare. But if there is any chance of him Changing,it is you. A mate brings out the best in you, especially an alpha. You might be the change he needs, That an opportunity if you ask me." He said and I smiled at him".

That sounds pretty good and all, Alpha am not ready to pin my future on trying to change my mate for good. And it is not fair to ask me to do that, I said as a matter of fact. And Gabriel scoffed from where he was seated.

Why does any of this matter to begin with? I already reject him as my mate, it's not like I can just take it back. I said and Luna cleared her throat.

" Well, actually if you mark him it will restore your bond, it will be your way of accepting him again". She says and I sigh, making him growl in frustration.

" You don't want me either, Gabriel. Why don't you just admit it. I asked him and he rolled his eyes at me.

" Who says I don't want you, I have always wanted a mate. Yes I didn't expect it to be you, but am willing to give it a try. He says shrugging and I growl at him.

Yes, you are not the one who's been tormented all these years, so it's easy for you to say so. I said irritatedly and my mom cut in.

We don't seem to be heading anywhere,maybe we should take a break for today. Gabriel groans and I growl at him.

Rachel, can I talk to you in private? He asked.

Fine.

I followed him out of the office and up the stairs into a room. As soon as I stepped into the room, I got engulfed in his scent. It is not as strong or enticing since I broke the bond, but it still smells so good . I discreetly take in a sniff as he closes the door behind us. He comes up behind me and pulls my hair over my shoulder, unapologetically talking in a long sniff of my scent.

God damn, you smell so good, baby. He murmurs as I pull away from him.

" That's just the mate bond talking". I said and he grew in response.

No, you have always smelled so good. He says taking another step towards me as he sniffs. I could see his tense body visibly relax as he sat on the bed.

I think you know what I am going to say,Leaning back on his headboard.

Are you going to accept my rejection?I asked and he smirked before laughing softly.

No, I am going to say at least we should give it a try. He says with confidence.

Why do you just accept that you don't want me, and we can both move on? I asked stubbornly and he growled a little.

" I do want you, you are smart and hot, why won't I want you? He asked, smiling at me.

You didn't like me yesterday, the only thing that changed is the mate bond. That is not enough to build a relationship on. I pointed out.

" I have always liked you". He says.

You had a shitty way of showing it right. I said as I took my seat across from him, he sighs heavily as he runs his hand through his hair again. I got a strange urge to do the same too, maybe the mate bond isn't totally severed it just muted in a way.

" If I tell you it the truth , you will probably think am stupid". He says.

" Probably, hit me with it anyway you have nothing to lose. I said and his eyes bore into mine as he nodded slightly.

" I was jealous, plain and simple. My parents love you and would always talk about how smart you are. How good it will be for the pack, I feel like they would have preferred to have you as their child than me. He says avoiding eye contact with me, I sighed heavily as I rubbed my temple.

Gabriel, it not stupid how you handled it was wrong, you could have talked to your parents about it instead of treating me like trash. I said and he nodded in agreement.

I know,I figured that out before graduation but I also thought it wouldn't matter that much if I tried to amend it anyway. I thought you would never forgive me but I never thought you would end up being my mate. He said then I stood up making my way to the door.

"Where are you going? He asked standing on his feet, I looked at him in confusion pointing to the door.

Am going home, I have a lot to think about as I head for the door. He grabs my wrist inorder to stop me from leaving and I look at him confused.

Can't you think here? He asked desperately and I got more confused by his behavior.

What's going on Gabriel? I asked him shivers at the sound of his name from my mouth, that made him realize that he still felt the full force of the mate bond.

I just want to be near you. He admits shyly, I sighed and sat back on the chair.

Am not staying here,I am going to have nothing to do with you. Think of it as a punishment for the way you treated me for years, I said.

That fine I totally deserve that, but you won't make me surfer for five years right? He asked but I looked away.

That is not a terrible idea, I said and he slid off the bed kneeling down in front of me.

Please Rachel don't torture me, I know you can't feel it but the thought of not being close to me is killing me . My wolf has been trying to take over so he can mark you, we want you. You are everything we need in a Luna, we are sorry to give us another chance . He pleaded, lifting his face to look at me. They were filled with tears. Never in my life have I imagined Gabriel on his knees begging for my forgiveness.

I almost didn't like it.

I almost didn't like it.

" Just relax Gabriel" I said as I ran my hand through his hair, he leaned in closer as my touch was soothing to him but I miss the spark I felt when I found out he was my mate.

Though it wasn't enough to forgive him for the way I was treated by him for the past few years, and that is for sure.

Gabriel lets just take things slowly,once at a time. I said to him,and he looked very relaxed under my touch.

"What do you think the pack will think of us?"? I asked him and he looked up at me with a furrowed brow.

"What do you mean"? He asked me to look him in the eyes.

Have you forgotten that you single handedly destroyed my reputation? What? Do you think the whole pack will accept a slut for their luna? I asked, looking him straight in the eyes and he growled back at me.

"Don't call yourself that" he said and I narrowed my eyes on him.

"I didn't. You did" I said pointedly and his face fell before he laid his head back on my lap. He moves his hands around my waist , I let him do it hoping that some intimate contact would calm him down from throwing a tantrum when I leave.

" Am so sorry, I will never forgive myself for what I did to you" he murmurs and I rub the back of his neck to sooth him gently. His emotionally are throwing the fuck out of me.

" This doesn't actually matter for now " we have to think of a way on how this will look. I sighed and he looked up at me again.

" I will kill anyone who says anything bad about you" he says firmly, I can't help but giggle. He looks up at me in awe and watches me.

Do that again, he says.

Do what?

" Laugh. It was beautiful" he says, shaking me a little.

Well I can't just laugh on command. It doesn't walk like that. He lifted his hand up and tickled my side, making me laugh until I could barely breathe.

Ok, ok stop, I yelled at him and he pulled his hand back quickly. I looked at him and he had a wide, beautiful smile on his face.

" I could listen to that forever". He murmurs, reaching up to run his thumbs down my cheeks.

Rachel? Where are you? My mum links me and pulls me out of my daze. I stood up suddenly, making Gabriel fall over.

"Sorry, that was my mom, I have to go. I said as I was heading towards the door. If before I could get close to the door a pair of large have wrapped around my waist pulling me into his strong embrace.

"No, tell her you are staying with me. Gabriel growls at me. He sounds more wolf than man. I turned around and met his dark eyes, which showed that his wolf he's in charge. I took a deep breath and held his face in my hands.

I will come back tomorrow okay? I need to talk to them, and explain things. I tried to reason a little with him, he held my hands in his kissing palm like he did earlier.

"You promise to come back tomorrow? I nod, my stomach sinking at the thought of what I am getting myself into.

Yes tomorrow, his eyes were back to normal as that of Gabriel as he let go of my hands.

See you tomorrow little mate. He said leaning in to take a sniff of my scent as he placed a gentle kiss on my neck, I smiled at him gently before leaving the room. Taking a deep breath of fresh air before I find my way out of here.

Rachel

On getting home." What took you so long? My mom asked with a worried look on her face as soon as I walked in through the door. My dad was with her standing at her back, staring at me worriedly and I sighed before entering the kitchen.

My parents know that I easily get hungry once I am stressed out.

Gabriel tried to persuade me to stay, he has been acting so strange. I said while I opened the fridge to pull out some snacks for myself. Suddenly my Mom grabs the food from me, and starts preparing something else while my dad pulls to sit beside him inside our kitchen.

" You mean he wasn't treating you like a piece of trash like he does? My dad asked irritatedly and somewhat angry.

Sweetheart,why didn't you tell us it was that bad from the start, my mom asked with a sad and worried expression. There is a pang in my heart at the thought of hurting her.

He is our Alpha son, what would you have done to him? I asked while trying to avoid their gaze. My dad sighs and crosses his arm over my shoulder, pulling me into his embrace while he plants a kiss on my forehead.

" You know we could have spoken to the alpha about it, you heard what he said today. He wouldn't have tolerated his son's behavior towards you mate or know mate. My dad pointed out but I just Shaked my head.

"We know, sweetheart. We just feel bad for you, you know we have been excited about you finding your mate. And then you got that little shit" My dad said angrily, snatching a carrot off my plate. I growled at him and he chuckled back in response, he munched on it happily. My mum watches us with a warm and affectionate look.

" You know, a few days ago when he was spewing bullshit at me like he normally does, I told him his mate would be disappointed at having him as her mate, and that I hope she would never accept him. I said with a little giggle, that got both my parents laughing.

"How does it feel? The revenge? Does it feel good? My mum asked but I shook my head".

I didn't reject him for revenge, I rejected him because I don't want to be his mate.

Both my parents sighed and their looks turned from amused to somber.

Rachel we didn't want to say these in front of the alpha, because we want you to know that we are on your side. My mother starts but looks at my dad for help. My eyes flit between the two of them as unease builds inside me.

" That's quite unfair," I said ,as tears were springing down my face.

We know it is not fair Rachel, we know it is not. My mum said as tears were brimming in her eyes. She rounded the counter to pull me in for a warm hug, and I couldn't stop my tears any longer.

You know he's put me into so much hurt and humiliation over the years and you expect me to forgive him just like that? To hope that the mate bond is the only thing that stops him from treating me like trash? All for the pack members who treat me like a leper all because of the rumors he kept spreading about me? Just listen to yourselves, doesn't my happiness mean a thing to you?" I shouted and pushed my mother away from me, running up the stairs that leads to my room.

When I got into my room u locked the door behind me, and took a deep breath to calm myself down, I could still smell Gabriel scent on me. Which got me even more angry. I ripped my clothes from my body and threw them into the hallway to get them to stay away from me, not caring if it made them angry, before climbing into the shower to scrub myself clean from his scent. I allowed myself to break down in tears, sobbing again with the water spray, lowering myself to the ground.

It was already hard enough that I rejected my mate and also had to accept I would never have that bond again. But it was fair for me to accept a man who has always been treating me like trash for as long as my other half. That sounds worst, I could never trust to be safe with him nor love him with my whole heart. Any feeling I have would be because of the mate bond. Will that be a better way to leave?

I stepped out of the shower only to hear the sound of someone pounding on my door, which is something my parents would never do. They must be really angry with me, so I wrapped a towel around me before heading to open the door.

"What?! I yelled and was surprised to see Gabriel's distraught face. His eyes traveled over my body, not hungrily but more like looking for injuries, before making eye contact with me.

" Are you okay? You felt distressed over the bond" He says confused as his eyes catch my red puffy ones.

I'm fine you can go. I say attempting to close the door. He pushes it open further and takes a step towards me.

" You are not fine" your face is all red and puffy, you have been crying. He says his voice is breaking. " Please don't cry sweetheart. He says practically like a whisper as he tries to wrap his arms around me. I pushed him away From me and took a step backward, tightening my towel around me and starting to shiver as a result of the cold water dripping off my hair.

" Stop, don't touch me" I told him firmly and his shoulder slumped.

Just let me comfort you. He pleaded, reaching his hand out to me but I rejected it.

"I already told you that I don't feel the bond. Your touch doesn't comfort me. I yelled at him loudly and he rolled his eyes.

I did mean the bond. Rachel I meant me, just me . Just let me hold you. He begs but I shake my head in disagreement.

" Why? Because you don't have your clothes on? Here. He says removing his shirt and handing it to me.

" No, I say. I just took a shower to get your scent . Why can't you just leave me alone? Just give me enough time and space to think, I can't help but yell at him, starting to get hysterical. His eyes widened in concern as he looked out of my bedroom door. My mother comes in the next seconds while he walks out of my room.

" Come on sweetheart" let's get you dressed. She says gently pulling a shirt over my head and handing me some pajama pants before leading me into the bathroom and drying my hair, at least it gets to stop dripping before braiding it for me like she did when I was still a child.

" Why did you let him in? I asked bitterly and she sighs.

He was upset, Rachel, we knew you were also angry. We were hoping he could help you calm down, I realize we are wrong. "I'm sorry" she says earnestly and I nod.

Chapter 8

But since he's here for you, why don't you ask him to stay? She asked and I Shaked my head. I stood up and went out to meet him in the room where he kept wandering around. Looking at my things.

" I'm fine you can leave" I said and he observed me with a worried expression. He sighs as he runs his hand through his hair before looking back at me. He walks over to me and reaches up to run his hand through my braid.

I have always liked your hair like this, it gives off the innocent sexy teacher vibe. He said smiling at me, I crossed my hands over my chest as I kept looking at the ground making him sigh again.

The way you have always treated me for years, your lame reasons won't cover up for it never. You were so harsh and cruel to me at the same time. I said bitterly and he nodded in agreement.

" I really have no good excuse, just know that I regretted the way I treated you in the past before you became my mate.

Gabriel

Then she grew up to be the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, her long and silky hair , trimmed waist , thick hips and firm breast. Even her nose is cute and she has slightly large ears that give the vibe of innocence to all those sexy curves. If I hadn't been an asshole to her. I was probably able to wrap my arms around sexy curves freely and adore her the way she deserves to be adored.

Just another layer of punishment for my past terrible behavior toward her.

If I could go back in time to apologize to her I would have done that ,I would have treated her better. Am going to look like a complete asshole if in front of the whole pack, they are going to think of me as an idiot. She was right about everything she said at my dad's office the other day. No one has ever said it straight to my face before. Sure it really pissed me off but it was interesting. I really need that in my life. Some to push me forward, to make me better so I can be a good Alpha.

Shit! Maybe she should run the pack in my stead, I have no doubt she is going to do a better job than me.

It kills and annoys me that they can't feel our mate bond , but I really can't blame her for that. She putty in my hands, just like I am in hers. That is not what she wants and not what she deserves. If she decides to give me a second chance, it should be based on her real feelings for me.

And if that moment comes, I will cherish it for this lifetime. The brief second at the forest when she said she was going to give me a chance felt like the cloud opening up and sunlight streaming on me after days in the rain. I had never been that happy my whole life. Then she ripped her hands away from me and rejected me, I couldn't believe it. I never thought the girl had anything so vindictive in her.

She was fucking savage.

And it was actually really hot, after the agonizing pain dissipated. I could still feel it a little bit, like a constant headache , but I will take it, I will take whatever punishment she wants as long as we get to be together at the end of it.

God, if the guys could hear me now, the did think am fucking whipped. But none of them have experienced a mate bond before, this shit is way more stronger than I expect it to be. I still can't believe she was able to fight it so hard, I would have marked and mated her on the forest floor if she let me. Now I feel like a fool for saying that thing about marking and mating within hours of meeting her.

That didn't work out well