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Cana pov

I raised my head to look at the wolf standing before me. He had three other wolves with him at his back. They wore a teasing smile. Goosebumps crept into my skin as he stared at me.

“Oh my gosh, she is crying,” he said, mocking me. He turned to his friends and they burst into laughter.

'`Nice dress' ', another one said as he joined the other wolf they squatted to my level. His face was laced with a grin. "Special occasion?" He asked and they burst into cruel laughter again.

I bit my fingers with my teeth. Something I always did when I was nervous. An uneasy feeling washed within me and I was sure that I did not leave here on time. They were going to do something stupid.

My body shook with fear. I can't be rejected and raped or killed on the same day. Please moon goddess, help me. I prayed.

“It seems she is the rejected Luna,” one said and the rest started laughing.

“I can't imagine our Alpha wanted to marry a weak wolf like you. Tell me between you and us, the rogues who have more strength?” He asked me if his voice was laced with amusement.

My heart dropped. Rogues were the weakest of our kind. But the rogues in our pack have decided to find solace in any violence. They never hesitated to bully a weaker wolf.

One of them raised their hands to touch my cheek. I removed their hands immediately as anger took over me. How dare they?

He chuckled, “You can't run away, dear. You would be at our service,” he said with a grin.

He glared at me, “Merlin, how about a foursome tonight?” He asked.

Fear crept into me at the question. he asked his colleague. What if they succeed? I have to fight. I curled my hand into a fist and drove it into his face. He cleaned his face and glared at me. I stood up immediately.

“ If you lay your hands on me again. I will kill you” I warned.

One of them laughed, and he grabbed my chin making me look at him. “You are a rejected wolf who is also weak. Do you know what we do to weak females?” He asked.

“We turn them into prostitutes and do you know what prostitutes do? They fuck!” He said and the rest burst into laughter.

I could feel my wolf growl within me as she threatened to come out. As if on cue, just as I was about to run away. A voice interrupted them.

“Is there a problem here?” he asked

I looked at him. It was a policeman. He stood a meter away from them, his hands resting on his waist. The men who had been lusting after me withdrew from me immediately.

“Oh that’s alright, officer,” one of them grumbled. "Just heading home. "

He watched them leave, then turned me his eyes filled with concern.

“Miss, are you okay? Do you need help? Did they hurt you?” he asked. I shook my head negatively.

“I’m fine,” I said quickly. "Just. . . lost. "

The officer stared keenly at me for a while then his eyes widened, he appeared to recall who I was and smiled. “Hold on a second,” he said. “Are you not Cana? The one the Alpha rejected?”

My heart sank. Soon the whole park would know about the incident already. They would be laughing at me right now.

“I. … I have to go,” I stammered before anyone recognized me

"Wait!" the officer called. “Allow me to assist you, it is not wise to be out here all by yourself. ”

But I had already run away before he could complete his sentence.

My bare feet touched the cold pavement as I ran. The officer's shout became distant as I ran. The day was getting darker already.

A car drove past Me, splashing dirty water on me, and I stopped at a cold street in the middle of nowhere panting

To make matters worse my stomach growled. I have not eaten anything since morning. I was too excited about my wedding and lost my appetite. I planned to eat after the wedding with Axel.

I strolled around the street aimlessly without any direction. Did my life have to be this sorrowful? First, my parents died leaving me as an orphan and now the only man whom I have always loved did not love me., He lied to me all this while.

I rummaged in the small purse that I had kept with me. A few dollars were inside. I heaved a sigh of relief and began to walk towards a restaurant. I just had to put something in my stomach first then I would figure out what to do with my unfortunate life.

The door of the restaurant opened and I walked in. Most of them at the front stood before me with furrowed eyebrows. I am sure they were murmuring about me, especially with my dress drenched with mud and my messed up hair, which made me look like a homeless girl. I squared my shoulders and walked towards the bar table.

My eyes locked with one of them who was still staring at me. I stuck out my tongue and he turned away.

The Waitress came to my side and she glanced at me with judgemental eyes before flashing a smile. “Can I get you something?” She asked.

I decided to feign ignorance of what she just did, “Coffee as black as one can get,” I hesitated for a while and said. “And. . . may I borrow a phone?”

The waitress stared at me for a while as if she was contemplating what to do. She shrugged and pulled out her phone from her pocket and gave it to me. “I will be over there,” she said pointing at a group of waiters that stood at the side.

Immediately the waitress left I heaved a sigh of relief. I stared at the phone. Who could I call now? My guardian would be disappointed in me for running. The pack was out of the question. Mia. No, I can't even face her right now. I heaved a sigh and drifted the phone to the other side.

The coffee came hot in a cup. I encircled my hands around the cup to warm myself

At this point, the door of the restaurant opened. Oh no.

My blood ran cold.

Otto, Mia's boyfriend. I tilted my head to the other side to prevent him from seeing me but it was already too late.

Cana! He shouted and rushed towards me before I could sneak away.

I turned to him and took a deep breath. “Where have you been? We have all been looking for you” he inquired. His eyebrow lowered as he studied me.

I shrugged “I am coping,” I said.

“Mia has been looking for you,” he said as he dialed Mia's number. I wanted to tell him not to bother but it was already too late.