Chapter 12

"Da…"

"Pahh." He slapped me again, shutting me up completely. Wondering what I've done wrong. Looking at my mom in an attempt for an explanation, but she looked away. What's actually going on? What have I done wrong?

I was still in my reverie when my dad said something that brought me out of it instantly. "The reject is your mate." He spat, more like a statement and not a question. I stiffened. How did he get to know about it?

Did she tell him in a bid to get us together? I could feel my anger rising at the thought of her going about spreading the news. Who does she think she is?

"How can Anna be your mate? I personally think there's a mistake somewhere. Maybe she casted a spell on you, to tie you to her." Bettany shrugged.

"After all, we all know she's a witch." She added. I was left speechless. I know she's hated by almost everyone but calling her a witch is going overboard.

"Bettany, just shut it ok? How can you even call her a witch? She's so innocent and you know it. If anything,