Chapter 1

Avery's POV

“Hi, thanks for coming,” I acknowledged, smiling at Flair. He looked really handsome, his black tuxedo portrays dominance around him.

“You're welcome. You look beautiful by the way,” he complimented.

He is the beta’s son, Jameson’s best friend. Who is the Alpha's son.

They are totally opposite when it comes to personality. Flair is a nice and an easy going person, unlike his best friend. Who is bent on annoying me. If there is one person I hated to my bones, that would be Jameson Alexandro.

He is not only rude, but also a bully and a pervert.

It all began when my Dad enrolled me into the college to discover my abilities as a wolf, about three years ago. I was just fifteen then. He has always been on my neck after I fiercely had a fight with him. He wanted all students to kneel and bow at his feet because he was the Alpha's son.

Really? Definitely not me.

Tonight was my birthday party, still can't believe that I'm freaking eighteen!

“So, were are you able to get my phone from….” My voice trailed off when a sweet, intoxicating scent filled my nose. For the first time in a long run, Anna, my wolf reacted to that scent.

The scent was coming behind Flair, my heart began pounding heavily and I took a few steps backward. I almost tripped on my gown but Flair was quick to hold me again.

“Girl, what's wrong with you? Are you okay?” He placed his hand on my forehead but my gaze was on the person behind him.

He followed my gaze before he scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

“I'm so sorry, please don't take it the wrong way. He insisted on tagging along in order to give the phone to me. Please, don't be mad,” he mumbled out, but Jameson and I kept staring at each other.

After school yesterday, Jameson had snatched my phone with the excuse that he wanted to know if I was dating someone. After inviting Flair to my party, I had pleaded him to help me get back my phone from Jameson.

Little did I know that this rascal will be here. When I emphasized to Flair that he wasn't invited.

His usual smirk was covered with a serious expression. I pointed my index finger at him, he also looked just as surprised as me.

“Mate,” Jameson whispered.

The word hung in the air, and at some point, I forgot to breathe. My heart skipped a beat when he took a step towards me.

“Stop right there!” I suddenly screamed out, my eyes were red and my tears were threatening to fall. My whole body was trembling.

“Bro, what's wrong with you? You called her mate?” Flair questioned Jameson, whose gaze was on me. How can the moon goddess do this to me?

“We are mates,” Jameson repeated and I saw red immediately.

“Never! I will never be a mate to someone like you!” I ranted.

“What's going on here?” my Dad asked behind me. I turned to him, my tears had become uncomfortable.

“It turns out that we are mates,” Jameson responded.

“Never! Take that back!” I bent swiftly, taking off my heels and throwing it at him. He caught it smoothly and walked towards me.

“It's not my fault, darlington. The moon goddess must have a …..” I interrupted him.

“I don't want you,”

“Excuse me?” he arched his eyebrows.

“You heard me, Jameson Alexandro,” I called out his name in full. My already racing heart increased its pace at the thought of what I was about to do.

“Avery, I think you need to calm down. Everyone is looking at you already,” Amelia, my best friend said in a comforting tone. And truth be told, everyone was staring at us already.

“Honey, I think Amelia is right. Don't make a rash decision out of annoyance,” my Dad encouraged, but I've made up my decision.

“I-I,” my voice trembled, pointing at my chest while my heart was aching bitterly.

“I-I would rather be mateless for life, than to be your mate, Jameson,” I spat out and everyone gasped. His face contoured from embarrassment and humiliation.

No ones dares say such to the Alpha's son.

“I reject you as my…….” I was silenced when Jameson charged forward and covered my mouth with his palm.

“You won't dare,” he growled silently, his glare boring into my eyes. I froze in my spot when the spark sensation rushed through my veins as he covered my mouth.

We both stared at each other with widened eyes. Everyone has heard me already and they all looked shocked. I just rejected the son of the Alpha. That, in front of many eyes.

I pushed him hard, but he didn't bulge at all. Before I knew it, he carried me on his shoulders out of the hall.

“Let go of me!” I shouted, violently dangling my legs and hitted his butt. He doesn't seem to care and continued to walk out.

“Dad, get me from his hold!” I cried bitterly, wanting to be away from him. The more our skin makes contact, the more I could feel Anna's heartbreak.

I wanted Flair to my mate, what I've always longed for. And Jameson being my mate was something I never saw coming. My worst enemy being my mate. Picturing us together in my head disgust me a lot.

We arrived at the back of the hall before he dropped me to my feet. I was so mad and furious, my hands worked on their own. But before they could collide with his cheeks, he has grabbed my hands on the air.

The dim light from the corridor made me catch a glimpse of his expression. He looks deeply hurt and heartbroken. I yanked my hands from his hold, wiped my tears harshly.

“You'll regret this,” he declared and I would be a lie if I say that I was stunned. This made me chuckle even though I was broken inside.

“I guess your ego was hurt, Mr. Pervert. I don't want to see you around me or I'll reject you for real this time,” I vowed, took off my other heels and walked back to the hall.

I bit my lips to suppress my cries, the bond was really strong. I was just putting up a tough front when I was clearly broken inside.