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.CHAPTER THREECana povShe picked up the call a few minutes later. Her voice sounded worried. “Have you seen her?” She asked him.“Yes,” he said as he gave me the phone.I pressed the phone to my ear “Hello” I said in a whisper.“Cana! I have been so worried about you. Where did you go? When are you coming back?” She asked.I cleaned the tears that helplessly rolled down my cheeks avoiding her boyfriend's gaze. I would not want anyone pitying me.“I'm fine Mia. I just want to stay away for a while. Till the shame and everything dies down” I said.“Noo cana, you can't leave me. You did not even pack some clothes. What about your parents? Aren't you going to visit their tomb?” She asked, almost breaking into tears.“Mia I will be fine,” I said even though I knew what she said was true. I needed to see my parents and tell them what happened. That their daughter was rejected and that no one has loved me since they died.“Please cana, come home. I will be here with you” she said with a tre
Chapter four.Cana pov.Immediately I entered the car, my eyes roamed around the car for a while before it landed on him. Only to find out that he was staring at me.“Are you okay?” He asked with a soft tone.“Well, I was rejected on my wedding day, but I am over it now and I am fine,” I said.A smile shadowed his lips; he stretched forth his hands. “Lycan Zane,” he introduced.I took his hands with a smile. I already knew his name. He was a lycan. No wonder Alpha Alex always made sure he gave him the best treatment possible.Lycans were also considered rulers of a pack, but they were higher than. Alphas. He started the car and started driving in a comfortable silence.“How long did they banish you?” He asked, suddenly breaking the silence.“Three years”He nodded and fixed his attention on the car again. ain “Do you miss home? I mean, your friends or guardians. I could talk to Alex to take you back,” he offered.On a normal no note, I would have taken that offer but right now, no. Th
~Cana’s POV:Hearing the words that had been spoken by Zane’s uncle was like a punch to the gut. For the second time tonight, the sick feeling of betrayal washed over me. I looked between Zane and his uncle, not sure what to say after hearing that Zane was betrothed. I didn’t have anything to say. The man In front of me was a total stranger, except for the times when I caught a glimpse of him visiting the pack house and the well-known fact that he was a Lycan, I knew nothing about him. So, who was I to feel betrayed? “I want her gone,” His uncle hissed. “Uncle Callahan-“ Zane tried to speak up, but his uncle cut him off. “She’s not worth it, Zane. I want her gone and you out in the main parlor as soon as possible.”Callahan, as I now knew his name, glanced once in my direction, throwing me a nasty look that I had too familiar with in less than a day, before storming out. Zane sighed as soon as the door slammed shut and turned to me. “You…have a betroth?” The words rolled off my
After changing into a more presentable outfit, I checked out of the motel with Zane carrying my things. He threw the bags into the trunk of his car and held the door open for him to step in. Although I was still keeping my guard up against him, I whispered words of gratitude under my breath and sat down.Once Zane got behind the wheel, he spoke up. “I know a good restaurant around here,” He turned to face me briefly and said. “Why don’t we go there for breakfast, then I’ll explain.”I didn’t see a problem with that. The faster I found out what he wanted from me, the sooner I would be able to get away from him and start planning my new life. Three whole years of living alone and away from the pack…I wondered how I was going to cope.But I sure as hell wasn’t going to go back and beg them. “Sure,” I nodded. “Let’s do that.”Zane started the engine and drove off. Soon, we arrived at a fancy-looking restaurant. All the buildings around the restaurant towered over it, but the décor and
~Cana’s POV:I sat in the center of the queen-sized bed of a motel, staring absentmindedly at the two cards in front of me. The first was the black card Zane had given me and the second was his business card. But the latter didn’t disturb me as much as the former did. For crying out loud, it was a freaking black card, with an unlimited spending limit. And, imagine the surprise that washed over me when I saw the balance. The numbers were uncountable, unlike anything Axel had ever entrusted to me. This was one of the reasons why this card bothered me so much. Groaning, I allowed my body to fall back onto the bed and curled on my side. ‘All this was too much,’ I silently complained.As if being banished from my pack, being humiliated on my wedding day, and getting rejected by my mate wasn’t enough, the moon goddess had decided to do what? Throw in a little funny trope into my already sad life? Groaning, again, I turned and curled on the other side, seeking a certain amount of comfo
~Cana’s POV:The group seized their wicked cackling and Ivy rushed to withdraw her foot, granting my bruised palm freedom. Hissing in pain, I stood up and examined my hand. Suddenly, it was snatched from me as Zane made his presence known beside me.He was standing close and he examined my hand with a deep frown. His touch and proximity had me gulping and looking away. And the scent of his pheromone wasn't helping any better. It smelt so sweet, yet masculine that it made me grow red in the cheeks and my wolf wild. "So delicious!" It screamed, wanting to have a piece of where the intoxicating scent was coming from. I couldn't blame her. 'Cana,' I quickly scolded myself. 'Focus on the matter at hand.'As if being reminded by my mind wasn't enough, the whispers of Ivy's cliques soon reached my ears, pulling me back to reality. "I-isn't that Alpha De Luca? Why is he here and...why is he touching that filth?" One of the girls whispered. Her followers were quick to agree. "She's goin
~Axel’s POV:I had just concluded a meeting with the pack elders when Ivy stormed through the front door, looking like she had cried for three hours straight. Her eyes were swollen, her nose red and mascara stained her face, leaving rails of the tears she had shed. Seeing her this way tore at my heart and in seconds, I rushed to her. “My love, what happened? Did you encounter trouble? Talk to me?” I gently rubbed her back as I pulled her into my arms.She sniffled and I held her tight, allowing her to cry and sob into my chest, not caring if her tears stained my white shirt.After a while, she pulled away and I noticed the rage in her eyes.“Who did this to you, baby?”“It was her,” She hiccupped. “Cana,”My fingers froze in place, halting the comforting motion they had been rubbing on Ivy’s back. My eyes narrowed and I felt anger rise within me. “Cana did this? She made you cry?”Ivy nodded. “She humiliated me, Axel. Just because of a simple mistake, she…she had me humiliated and
~Zane’s POV:“Alpha De Luca?” There was a gentle knock on the door of my office, followed by the voice of my assistant. “Are you there, Alpha?”“Come in,” I responded, putting aside the file I had been reading. The door opened and in walked Sheila, my assistant, carrying her usual tablet close to her chest. She bowed to greet and I nodded in acknowledgment before asking “Is there something wrong?”“Um, yes,” She walked towards me. “Ms. Vivian called and asked that I inform you that Ms. Cana had quit her position at the restaurant.”My brows creased upon hearing the announcement. “What?”“She said she found a better offer elsewhere.”Lies, I could tell, after all, Cana herself had admitted to being new in this city, there was no way she could have gotten a better offer overnight. Then, did that mean she quit because she didn’t want to be near me?The thought made my heart heavy and out of habit, I took off my reading glasses and pinched the bridge of my nose. Why was Cana trying so