Rose's POVAs soon as those words left his lips, the lights were turned on and I came face to face with my mate. Last time in this hall, I stumbled back because my boyfriend got mated to another lady but today I stumbled back because I saw the guy I bluntly turned down in the club in what seemed to be a polite but rude manner. "Bloody hell! What the fuck?” I cursed inside me and Eve opened her mouth in awe. It was a shock to us both.My mate, Luke, stood there with a casual expression on his face. He was not as surprised as I was. For a moment, we both stood there in silence, staring at each other.I couldn't believe it. Out of all the people in the world, my mate was the guy I had rejected in the club. How could fate be so cruel? I felt like running away and hiding somewhere, but I knew that was not an option. I had to face the reality and deal with it. But wait, could he have known about the mate bond in the club too?I stood there staring at him until I felt a push from the back a
Rose's PovMy heart raced with fear as the figure dragged me further into the darkness. I kicked and thrashed, hoping to loosen their grip, but they were too strong.Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching, and I felt a glimmer of hope. Someone must have realized I was missing and come to look for me. I redoubled my efforts to break free, hoping to make enough noise to alert him or her to my location.The figure seemed to sense the danger too. They tightened their grip on me, trying to stifle my cries for help. But it was too late. My father, the Alpha, had spotted us, and he was running toward us at full speed.The figure hesitated for a moment, then released me and bolted away into the night. I stumbled, catching myself on a nearby tree, gasping for air. My father caught up to me, panting heavily."Are you okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face.I nodded, unable to speak. I was still in shock, my heart pounding in my chest.My father took my hand and led me back towards the part
Rose's POV We were all in shock by Luke's demands. My father cleared his throat and spoke up. "Luke, I understand your concern, but a fast wedding is not something we can agree to without careful consideration. A wedding is a significant event in our pack, and we cannot simply rush into it without proper planning and preparation."My mother nodded in agreement. "Besides, we haven't even discussed the logistics of it all. We need to ensure that we have enough food, flowers, and decorations for the ceremony."Alpha Luke looked slightly taken aback by my parents' objections. "I understand your concerns, but we don't have much time. The safety of our pack is at stake, and I don't want to wait any longer than necessary to make you my mate." He said, staring at me.I could sense the tension rising in the room, and I knew that I had to speak up. "Alpha Luke, I appreciate your concern for our pack, but I also understand my parents' reservations. A wedding is a significant event, and it deserv
Rose's PovI made my way back to my room, feeling more confused than ever. I flopped down onto my bed and stared at the ceiling for a while before turning to look at the mirror across the room.I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and let out a sigh. I couldn't help but think back to my encounter with Luke earlier. Why did I call him Hottie? "Arghhhhh," I groaned in embarrassment. I felt embarrassed, even though there was no one around to hear or see me.As I stared at my reflection, I started to question myself. Was I really ready to get married? Was I making a mistake by rushing into this? I had always dreamed of getting married, but now that it was actually happening, I was having doubts.I couldn't help but feel like I didn't really know Luke that well. Sure, we had been seeing each other for a few days now, but we had never really talked about anything serious. I didn't even know what his favorite color was.I let out a frustrated sigh and ran my fingers through my hair. I
Rose's Pov As I got closer, I realized that it was Hottie after all but he was drunk and couldn't fully recognize me but he stared. I couldn't stop my legs from walking toward him and when I was a few feet away, someone tapped my shoulder and I turned back to look at her.It was Sienna, my cousin, and best friend. She smiled at me as I approached, and I let out a sigh of relief."Hey, Rose. I was just on my way to meet you at your place to check if you were asleep before going home," Sienna said, gesturing to the empty stool next to her. "What are you doing here?"I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I should tell her about my conflicting feelings for Alpha Luke and Hottie. But something in her expression made me not mention the situation, and I finally spoke up, saying something else. "I needed some time to think, and I guess I ended up here subconsciously," I admitted, not saying the full truth.Sienna nodded sympathetically, her eyes full of understanding. "It's okay. I'm here for
Rose's POV As we walked further, my fears began to dissipate, replaced by a sense of calm and security that only my mate, Luke could provide. His presence beside me was comforting, his touch reassuring, and I knew that with him by my side, nothing could harm me.Under the light of the full moon, we walked in silence, lost in our own thoughts and the beauty of the night. The stars twinkled above us, and the soft rustle of leaves and the chirping of crickets filled the air. It was a perfect moment, one that I would always cherish.As we reached the edge of the forest, Luke stopped and turned to face me, his eyes locking onto mine. "Rose," he said, his voice low and husky. "I want you to know how much you mean to me. You are the light in my life, the one person who makes everything worth it."Tears welled up in my eyes as I listened to his words, my heart swelling with love for this man. "Luke," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I love you more than anything in this world. You a
Rose's PovI quickly pulled my hands out of my body and sat up, grabbing a nearby pillow to cover my body. I took off the wet shorts and dropped them in the laundry basket before taking a new pair.I took a deep breath and tried to compose myself as I walked to the door."Coming," I called out, my voice a little shaky from my interrupted pleasure.I unlocked the door and opened it, revealing a slightly flustered Sienna standing outside. "What's up?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.Sienna's eyes flickered down to the pillow I was clutching before she cleared her throat and said, "Sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to check if you're okay. You left the bar without saying goodbye and it made me worried. I decided to come check up on you to see if you're fine."I sighed and rolled my eyes, feeling a little guilty for my initial irritation. Sienna was just trying to look out for me, even if her timing was terrible. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just needed some alone time. Thank you," I said, forcin
Rose's PovThe person I met at the door of Sienna's house was no one other than Mia, Brandon's soon to be wife."What the fuck is going on today?" I cursed inside myself. "First I met my first love and ex, and now his engaged mate? Looks like today isn't my lucky day," I said to myself while trying not to roll my eyes. "Hi, Rose," Mia said, looking surprised to see me. "What are you doing here?""I'm here to see Sienna," I said, trying to keep my voice steady and hide my annoyance at her question. "Is she home? She called me a few minutes ago."Mia hesitated for a moment before nodding and stepping aside to let me in. "Yes, she is at home. I also came to see her for an important discussion,” she said, flashing a smile that held hidden words.As I entered the house, I couldn't help but feel awkward and uncomfortable. The last time I had seen Mia was at my birthday and mating ceremony with Luke. Since then, we had barely spoken."I'll go get Sienna," Mia said, disappearing down the hall