Chapter 5

Avery’s POV

“Anyways, good that the mating issue has been settled because I am here standing before everyone to tell you that Avery is my mate.” I heard a familiar tone declare from amongst the crowd as I held my hands tightly, hoping it wasn’t who I thought it was.

And to my greatest surprise, it was Dean!

“How did he find me? Why did he find me?” Isabella springs forward to him as she gently holds his hands.

“I’m not sure you know what you’re saying; Avery can’t possibly be your mate; she has already rejected the one mate she has; are you sure I’m not the one you meant to say?” She muttered, staring at me lustfully, which only seemed cringy to me.

“Are you trying to question my sanity? I don’t know what I’m saying or doing. If you don’t get your hands off me, it might be the very last time you’ll get to use it.” He blurted out, sending out an obvious threat to her. Immediately, Isabella took her hands off him and stepped backwards. Dean stared at me, noticing I wasn’t saying anything. He walked closer to me.

“Avery is my mate.” He said, staring closely at me as I searched the expressions of everyone present in the room. Magaret looked like she was so lost with everything going on; Isabella was obviously aware that I was getting more attention than her; and Cole seemed infuriated.

I took a deep breath and held Dean’s hand, hoping he’d be willing for us to talk things out in private, but he didn’t budge.

“What the hell is going on here, actually? Are you that shameless, Avery? You probably hired him here just to bail you out of the embarrassment you will face after rejecting him in front of everyone here.

“You’re in front of a Lycan king. I’ll advise you to keep your mouth shut if you still want to be able to make use of it.” A young man whispered to Isabella, but loud enough for him to hear.

Lycan king?

Was Dean a Lycan? I stared at him, expecting some kind of answer from him.His eyes and his expression seemed so plain.

“What do you want?” I found myself blurting out.

“All I want is quite simple; you’re my mate, and I want you to come back with me as my soon-to-be Luna and as the mother of my unbroken child.” I felt my whole world shatter as he finished the sentence. I wished the ground would just open up and swallow me that instant.

How did he know I was pregnant? I barely figured it out myself.

I stared at everyone as I could see the questioning look on their faces, even though I tried so hard to ignore it.

“What do you mean pregnant? Do you even know what you’re saying? How can she be pregnant for you? She’s mine, and mine alone.” Cole sprung up, pushing Dean hard by the shoulder, and his expression remained calm like before.

“I’d advise you to keep your hands if you still want to make use of them,” Dean muttered with a smirk plastered at the corner of his lips. And no one needed an interpreter to tell them that he was dead serious.

His cold aura was very controlling!

“Ask her yourself if you have any doubts.” Dean declared, staring at the crowds.

“What did we expect from someone like her anyway? Pushing herself at any man that comes her way.” Isabella spat out.

“And that’s it; you will keep your mouth shut and get a life. You’re nothing but a confused freak who is a less hot version of me. 

“You’re not better than me in any way, and your mom won’t just tell you, so she won’t hurt your feelings. Stay out of my business and out of my life because I won’t tolerate you showcasing your stupidity at every instance you get..” I yelled at the top of my voice, my eyes shooting daggers directly at her. She retorted, and I knew she wouldn’t have thought in a million years that I would ever say that to her.

“What? Cat got your tongue?” Dean added, and that was just it.

Embarrassed, Isabella scoffed and ran out of the room, and her mom followed her. As soon as they left, Dean turned over to look at me while he stared intensely into my eyes. He searched into my eyes like he was searching for something.

“I would never give you up for anything. I don’t know what you’ve been through, but I’ll always be there for you, and I’ll treat you right. Be my Luna.” He whispered into my ears as I felt shivers down my spine.

My mind narrowed back to the time we spent that night as I remembered every image of what happened that night. It felt so long, and I tried putting it behind me until I found out I was already pregnant.

“I…”

“You didn't need permission from anyone here; I’m a king; I can do anything I please, wherever and whenever I please, and you would get the same treatment once you’re my Luna. You’re carrying my child, and what matters is just the both of us and nothing else.” He said gently pulling off a strand of my hair, which fell through behind my ear.

His tone was so calm with me, and his touch was comforting in every way possible.

“So what do you want, Avery?” He whispered gently.

“You,” I muttered with a smile. It all felt like a dream, and I felt that if I spoke loudly, I was probably going to wake up.

“I accept Avery as my mate and soon-to-be Luna.” He said stretching his hands at me. Tears gathered at the corners of my eyes as I placed my hands into his.

“I accept you, Dean, as my Alpha, my mate, and the father of my unborn child.” I declared with a bold smile. With that, he leaned over and planted a soft kiss on my lips.