14.

Emma's Pov

As soon as Alpha Alaric and his so-called mate were out of earshot, I shot up from my seat, barely able to contain my rage. I stormed off toward the pool with my three friends trailing behind. I had to vent, or I’d explode.

“Of all the nerve!” I hissed, my voice dripping with contempt. “How dare he announce that little bitch as his mate! That place rightfully belongs to me!”

“Emma, seriously?” Hailey sighed. “He doesn’t even love you.”

I shot her a glare. “I gave up my virginity to him! That has to count for something!”

Bella rolled her eyes. “No one told you to do that, Emma. You wanted to.”

I felt a sting at her words but ignored it. “I’ve been in love with him since I was sixteen! I rejected my mate for him! I gave him everything, and what do I get? Tossed aside like I’m nothing! And now, out of nowhere, this premature little bitch shows up and claims what’s rightfully mine!” My voice grew louder. “And to make things worse, his mate is a male? How could the Moon Goddess