2: Accepted rejection

Aurora's POV

I didn't go back to the alpha's house, instead went straight to my parents house which isn't far away from the alpha's being the beta and all. I know my parents are going to handle everything there so I showered and slid beneath the covers to sleep.

I am usually not a crier so I am not crying but that doesn't mean I am not heartbroken. It hurts. My chest hurts. My eyes are stinging. Even my breasts feel tender with all the pain all over me. I tried to breathe but I started hyperventilating the next second. 

Slowly lowering myself to the floor, I tuck my chest to my knees and try my best to regain my breathing. I know panic attacks because I have had a lot in my life. Not being accepted in a pack you grew up in takes a toll on you even if you don't want to care. I know it first hand. 

And now even the one best friend I knew I had my entire life turned his back against me. He doesn't want to be my mate despite being his best friend. Maybe he never truly liked me and was friends with me because he is supposed to. Alpha and Betas children are supposed to mingle. 

"Calm down or you pass out." The voice in my head startled me again but I obeyed and tried to breathe. 

"Yes, just like that, Rora. In and out. In and out. Yes… again. In and out." Eva said in a soothing voice that instantly calmed me down as I followed her instructions. 

I passed out along the way and slept the entire night then woke up in the middle of the night. I made my way to the ensuite and took another bath to help calm down my raging nerves and broken heart. It is too much. 

But I have decided to do something my parents won't like neither would anyone else. I am going to leave this pack if not to heal my broken heart, to just be away from such betrayal. It feels like betrayal to me. 

He told me not once or twice that I was beautiful and an amazing person. Why couldn't he be with that amazing person but instead turned his back against me when he found out I was his mate? Because I couldn't shift? 

Angry tears rolled down my cheeks but I started stuffing my clothes inside the large suitcases I carried from my closet. If I spend another second here, I won't be able to breathe properly. I can't stand being close to him. 

"I won't stop you but are you sure this is what you want?" Eva asked after a while, her tone unsure but supportive at the same time. 

"Yes!" I snapped with more force than I intended but I don't have it in me to apologize. 

The sun is already rising and I know my parents are back in the house. I didn't want to say goodbye to them so after I finished packing, I sneaked out of the room to my dad's safe where I took a wad of cash and left. 

I have a new car my dad gave me as my birthday gift yesterday. I stuffed my suitcases inside then hurriedly entered the car. It is so cold. 

I stare at my house one more time before pulling out of the driveway with the sole purpose of driving to the farthest city away from here then I change my mind last minute to go see Lucas. I need to accept his rejection to make us even. 

If he thinks I am going to keep crying for him, then he has got another thing coming. I might be weak like everyone says and a people pleaser but this time around, I am going to be mean. This is what he deserves anyway. 

I made sure to park my car where no one inside the alphas house could see it then entered inside without knocking. I am always welcomed here. There was no one in the vicinity as I made my way towards Lucas' room. A room I know by heart. 

Before getting to Lucas' room, I passed by Liana's and stopped for a second. Guilt enveloped me at the thought of leaving my other best friend because of what her twin brother did. She is going to be so hurt but this had to be done. I want to be selfish for once in my life. 

Pushing open Lucas' room, I entered only to stop by the door at the sight before me. I don't want to cry, I didn't plan on crying but the years fell fast down my cheeks at the sight. 

It was my other one friend apart from Lucas and Liana, the one friend that rather be a nerd in school than join the popular kids I belong to. I thought she was shy and meek, and never liked being with people. 

That isn't the case. She is smiling at me right now like a Cheshire cat and I know right then that Lucas told her I was his mate. He turned around, his very naked chest coming into view just like Anna's with her small breasts in full display. 

I know Lucas doesn't workout but seeing his chest proves just how lean he was. I didn't care though. I have always found him attractive and this didn't change anything. This is the first time I'm seeing him half naked. 

He is lying down on top of Anna, kissing her like she was his next breath. 

"Hi, Rora! Are you here to beg him to be your mate?" She gave a mocking pout that made my chest tighten. 

"As if." Lucas said, rolling his eyes as he got off her. 

I stood there like a statue not believing my eyes. I don't know what happened the past few hours but it feels like all the people I know were not the same. 

"Will you tell us why you are here or should we go ahead and have sex in front of you?" Anna snapped, wrapping her arms around Lucas from behind. 

"I—I…" I stuttered like the fool I was. Where is the bravado I came with? Fuck. 

"I can see why you rejected her without a second thought." She giggled. 

"Yeah?" He turned around to kiss her like I wasn't standing there. 

"Hmm. When will you mark me?" She asked, tilting her head to the side to stare into his eyes. 

"After she leaves." He said with a grin. 

He is going to mark her? But she isn't his mate! 

"Accept his rejection and leave, Rora." Eva said in my head before I could throw myself inside the room to beg Lucas to stop this nonsense and just be with me. 

It took me longer than expected to finally stop the tears from running down my cheeks though some still filled my eyes up. No more tears for these betrayers. These  cheaters. 

"I, Aurora Grey, accept the rejection to be your mate and future Luna, Lucas Black." I say in a steady voice and watch the shock in their faces. 

I didn't wait for any more reaction before I turned on my heels and ran down the stairs after sliding a small note to Liana. I'm sure she will understand why I did what I did. 

I bumped into a wall but it quickly caught me in strong arms, not a wall then. The scent of sandalwood and pure masculine essence made my insides clench in a weird way. I raise my eyes to see Alpha Caden staring down at me with concern in those beautiful icy blue eyes of his. 

"Are you okay, Rory?" He asked, the concern in his voice made me hug him tight. 

"It is going to be alright." He kept whispering in that soothing tone while rubbing his hand down my back

. 

For some reason, I believe his words. Everything is going to be alright.