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The Unclaimed Mate Forty-Seven
AthenaA crease appeared on Cameron's forehead, and he looked pinched and unhappy from my rejection. I moved my hand frequently, trying to distract myself, and thought he would understand as usual, but he seemed too defensive."It's just a dance, Athena. Even strangers dance. Things aren't that bad; please don't push it," I said, remaining calm. Cameron grinned at me, and I didn't understand why he was so stubborn."Fine then, I'm not going to ruin the fun. I hope you wouldn't mind if I danced with another girl.""Break a leg."He looked like I had just slapped him in the face, surprised by my response, but I needed to protect him from myself, even if it hurt. He turned around and left, and soon, he was dancing with a popular girl from school. Watching them felt too painful. I skipped to the kitchen and poured myself a glass of juice to distract myself.I noticed someone at the door and thought it was Cameron, but it was my cousin Alex. He smiled a little too broadly, and there was an
The Unclaimed Mate Forty-Eight
Cameron's POVI'd never been on the verge of tears in years. It was taboo for boys to show emotion. Lately, life has been unfair to me, and realizing that nothing could ever be okay again has made me feel like a failure. I had always thought my life was great and better than most. Now, it was clear that that was just a delusion. The fact that my parents were on the brink of divorce because my mom fucked that bastard, Thor, made my blood boil.This roller coaster left my body drained. I didn't care how stupid I looked in tears; the feelings overwhelmed me. When the first wave of grief subsided, I finally looked at Athena, who was also in tears. She cupped my chin and kissed my forehead. “Why? Athena. Why does it have to be me? First, it's our bond and the pain of knowing you and I can never be together. Now, this?”“I'm sorry,” her mouth trembled as tears streamed down her face. “It isn't right. I wish I could fix it.”She wrapped her arms around me tightly, and I held her back whil
The Unclaimed Mate Forty-Nine
AthenaSex with Cameron was beautiful. I never knew it could get so addicting, and I always thought the act was overhyped until I experienced it. The more the weeks passed, the more I couldn’t get enough of him. He had complained about condoms, saying that it wasn’t like the real thing, but I would always scream at him to stop being stupid and that I wouldn’t be responsible for his death. We kept the news from our parents. Cameron’s mom had disappeared and was nowhere to be found. Cameron pretended to be calm the time we bumped into King Thor, but when he was closing off, he landed a punch on the king's jaw that I heard crack. He got a few bruises from the king’s bodyguards, but I was proud of him. The bastard deserved to be manhandled.Despite everything, I needed validation that I was doing the right thing. I couldn’t tell my mom because she would tell my dad, so the only person I could confide in was my grandmother. One of the weekends, I took a train to her house, which was close
The Unclaimed Mate Fifty
Chapter FiftyAthenaFour months had passed, and the academy graduation day had finally arrived. It was a bright and beautiful morning, and students, parents, and teachers gathered to celebrate this milestone. My dad and mom were there with my sister. Uncle Zika and their wives were also present. I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my dress. I had settled for a simple blue gown that had a long slit. Mia helped me with my hair and makeup, ensuring perfect detail. Oh, and did I mention that Cameron was still alive, and Mia was engaged to her boyfriend Sean? She wore an off-the-shoulder dress to flaunt her mark with pride. I tried not to look at it because I always became jealous whenever I did. Mom and Dad beamed with pride, taking photos of me and Caleb. Cameron's dad, King Marcos, had also arrived, and when I curtsied respectfully, he smiled warmly at me and hugged me. His mom still had not been found, and some people speculated that she might have killed herself. Cameron ofte
The Unclaimed Mate Fifty-One
CameronIt was no secret that I was a great soccer player, but no matter how many games I played, nerves always crept in just before kick-off. The feeling was uncontrollable, and a knot in my stomach tightened every time. At the locker room, I took in several gulps of air to stop my brain from overheating. The space was massive compared to the cramped high school and academy locker rooms. I grabbed my orange jersey from the hook, admiring the number “10” inscribed. Coach Nate was leagues ahead of my previous ones. He had that professional edge that made you want to push harder, run faster, and play smarter. I didn’t want to label myself the star, though some might. There was Justin, who was just as good, maybe even better on certain days. He was left-footed, shorter than most, but relentless.Today wasn’t just another game for us. This was our first major college match. Scouts from some of the biggest football clubs in the world were here to watch, looking for talent to sign.“This
The Unclaimed Mate Fidty-Two
AthenaMia stood beside me outside the movie theater, listening to me pour my heart out to her. I was venting about how Cameron had been transferring his frustration onto me. Even his apology felt half-hearted. I needed to get away for a bit, and that’s why Mia had dragged me to this movie—to take my mind off things. She listened quietly, but I could tell from her expression that she didn’t want to get too involved. I snapped at her, frustrated. "Seriously, are you going to say something, or will you just keep standing there, staring at me?"She sighed and pulled me into a gentle hug. "Come on, Thena. It’s Cameron. We're talking about your love here. What do you want me to say?"My glare made her laugh and raise her hands in mock surrender. "Just because he’s my boyfriend doesn’t mean he can’t mess up, Mia. Am I not allowed to be upset? This morning, he didn’t even tell me he was going out. I woke up to an empty bed."We headed toward the parking lot where my new car—a gift from my d
The Unclaimed Mate Fifty-Three
AthenaThe queen and I sat beside the supermarket in a rustic little restaurant. She remained mute while I waited patiently for her to speak. She looked so beaten and defeated, like someone carrying the world's weight on her shoulders. "Would you like anything to eat?" I asked gently.“I'm not hungry." After a brief pause, I added, "We need to buy something, or they won’t let us sit here. “A soda will do."I signaled the waiter and ordered orange juice for myself and soda for the queen. She folded her arms and stared into the distance. After a few moments, she broke the silence.“You must see me as some evil, cheating, irredeemable person,” she said, taking a slow sip of her drink.I didn’t respond immediately, so I'm unsure how to navigate this. She wasn’t entirely wrong in her assessment, but I wasn’t here to condemn her. “I’m not here to judge you,” I said softly. “I care about your family—about Cameron—and I’ve seen how much they’ve suffered from all of this. I know you’re suf
The Unclaimed Mate Fifty-Four
Cameron Raw fury burned in my chest like a burning coal that refused to be extinguished. The nerve of my mother to come here and act all innocent. She even fell to her knees, begging for forgiveness. Tears streamed down her face, and her voice cracked with every word. I’d never seen her so broken. A part of me almost felt something for her—sympathy maybe—but then I remembered what she had done, and the anger surged back.Damn her a million times for taking advantage of my father's trust.She had lied for years and pinned another man's child on my father. And to make it worse, she opened her legs for a fucking monster. It sickened me to think Thor was my biological father. More disgusting was the evil that would have occurred when I unknowingly built a relationship with Jennifer, his daughter. What if things had gone further between us? What if Jennifer’s twisted plans had succeeded, and I had slept with her? The thought made me want to vomit.I'd have fucked my sister."Dad, don't f
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