Chapter 4: Reject Me

Alpha Enzo's POV 

Is this how strong the mate bond can be?  Can it make one forget about his environment and get completely lost in the land of ecstasy? Can it make one forget his position and rank, because I don't seem to remember mine?

I watched as she threw her head backward in the most sensual manner I've ever seen, and the hairs that had covered her face fell behind her shoulders. 

The face that was revealed to my curious eyes was a beauty. She seemed to be oblivious to my presence but then she lifted her face and looked through the crowd.

My eyes literally followed her gaze as she scanned the crowd as if looking for someone. She was about to move, when suddenly, she looked in my direction. Since my gaze was still on her face, our eyes met instantly.

My heart seemed to have stopped and my wolf groaned in ecstasy. We locked eyes, and at this moment, I could hear my heart beating faster and loudly in my chest. 

She wore the same dress like all the other maids that were serving at this party, a simple red gown, yet her striking figure and eyes-capturing shape was unmasked.

Her body had sexy curves at all the right places.

Why was the mysterious creature that gave me sleepless nights a maid in this pack?  I asked myself what seemed like self-pity or maybe excitement.

“Would you now go and talk to our mate or you'll just stand here?”  Tyler berated me. Before I took my first step, I felt a grip on my hand. Then I remembered where I was.

“Your Highness, are you alright?” I heard Lizzy's voice faintly. I turned to her, nodded briefly and returned my gaze to the girl, because I didn't want what happened last time to repeat itself.

“The girl by the door, who is she?” I inquired from Lizzy, my eyes still fixed on the girl.

“Ignore her, your Highness. She's nobody.” Lizzy's words struck me like a dagger to my heart.

What a harsh and cruel way to describe my mate.

I thought to myself.

Without turning to her, I bellowed.

“I guess I should ask her myself then, maybe she will know who she is.” I freed my hand from her grip and moved towards the girl.

When she saw me coming, she began to move in the opposite direction, after a few steps, she stopped strangely.

I took the chance to walk up to her. For the first few seconds with her, I didn't know what to say.

It took me all the strength and patience I could muster to stop myself from following the thoughts in my head which was pushing me to forget the crowd, hold and kiss her, while grabbing some sensitive part of her body.

“Can you feel the bond? I asked awkwardly, ignoring my wolf, which was acting on its primal instincts.

“What? Bond? Noooo! What bond? She lied, and my heart clenched in my chest. Fear was written all over her face.

“The mate bond.” I replied calmly.

“I'm sorry please, I have to go. I need to deliver this to my alpha.” She changed the topic and was about to walk away. I took a step forward and grabbed her by the arm. It was soft and delicate but then I saw a scar on it.

“What a flaw to this beautiful skin.” I thought in my subconscious mind.

She looked at me without saying a word. I had ignored Lizzy and the crowd, whom I knew were still watching.

“Let me introduce myself.” I began, slowly.

I'm Alpha Enzo of the Silver Crescent Pack.

She seemed dazed and amazed, but she pulled away. 

“Just let me go, please.” As she walked away, I stood there wondering what the moon goddess had gotten me into…..

I watched, to see who her alpha was. She took the tray to Alpha Reuben and bowed to him. My wolf foamed as she bowed.

My mate shouldn't bow to anyone. Why does she decide to do this to me? Does she know what she's doing to me?

“Your Highness, should I get her punished? Just give the word and I'll make sure of it.” My defense minister interrupted my thoughts.

Get her punished? Why does everyone decide to be a prick this evening? I ignored my Defense Minister's statement, and my thought returned to the girl that wouldn't even tell me her name.

Is this the point where she returns here and says she has rejected me? I guessed the goddess was cruel.

I have waited so long for this moment. Go get her.

Tyler urged me. 

I walked back to my seat, ignoring Lizzy. She was the least of priorities at that moment.

When I reached the table, she was still there, holding out the tray to Alpha Reuben.

“Your Highness, I got a special brand for you. Please have a seat.” Alpha Reuben gestured to a seat nearby.

“Can I have a moment with my mate please.” I said, almost in a whisper. He was surprised, but he looked amused.

“Forgive me your Highness, but you're mistaken. She's a no…..”

“A nobody, huh?” I interrupted him in a loud growl, and immediately regretted it as the girl and the people around us flinched instantly.

He apologized and walked away. I turned to the girl and tried to smile, but it didn't work. My wolf was so provoked by how meanly they talked about our mate.

“Can we talk?” I asked blandly.

“Well, your Highness, do it. Just go ahead.” She spoke casually, looking unperturbed.

“Do what?” I inquired in confusion.

“You don't have to consider how I'll feel about it.” She paused and smiled pretentiously. “I'm so used to this feeling by now.” She stopped and looked at me expectantly.

I didn't know what she was saying and didn't know exactly what to say.

“Talk to me please.” My voice softened surprisingly.

“What do you want me to do? She looked at me patiently. I was mesmerized by her grace.

“Forgive me your Highness. I don't want to waste your time or cause any trouble, but I think you know what I'm talking about.” Her answer only increased my confusion.

“Tell me your name, please.” I enquired.

“Melissa Owens.” She stated simply.

What a name for my mysterious mate.

“So Melissa, what is it you wanted me to do?” I asked, trying hard to keep my voice low.

“Since you know my name now, I want you to reject me.”