Chapter 131: “Reject Your Mate”

Spencer's POV

“You need to reject your mate.”

I look over at my mother in irritation, crossing my arms over my chest. We’ve only just swept out of the banquet hall and into a small private meeting room, but my mother is certainly not one to beat around the bush, and I can see from the steely look in her eye that she's absolutely made up her mind.

She hates Ivy, and there’s nothing I can do to get around that fact. As much as I hate it, I might as well let go of the notion of my family opening up to accept her. For as long as Ivy remains in this palace, I know my mother will do everything she can to make her life a living hell.

“You know I’m not going to reject her, Mother,” I say impatiently, already turning to leave. This is a waste of time, and I want to be with Ivy now.

I don’t need to entertain her cruelty any longer, and I have no interest in seeing how many other people she can rope into her schemes.

“Wait!” She cries out, grabbing my arm.

I turn around and look down at m