Chapter 0007

LAUREN'S POV

A handsome guy was watching me curiously. I saw the confusion on his face, I don't know what he was curious about, but I didn't want to know.

“You are very pretty.” The guy said to me, “I am Hunter.” He introduced himself.

“I am Lauren.”

“Nice to finally meet you, Luna.” With a smile on his face, he gave me a wink.

I think I’m going to like this guy. With a smile I followed him to where my supposed mate is.

I walked towards the most beautiful man present at the party who was leaning against a window in the corridor.

"Would you consider our mate bond baby?" He asked me through mind link, staring deep into my eyes.

I was shocked he asked so directly. I took in a breath out of excitement but before I could answer him, the lady I saw him with at the mall, rushed to him from nowhere.

“Baby I’ve been looking for you everywhere.”

My head started spinning at that moment. I didn't want to break down in front of so many people even though the people were far from us.

That wasn't all. She kissed him again and remained in his embrace.

Is this what he wanted me to see?

Did he call me out here to see the public display of affection between him and his girl?

Tears welled up in my eyes. I didn't want to cry but the tears streamed freely from my eyes. How could he do this to me?

I thought he was trying to consider the mate bond!

"Lauren, I’m sorry for encouraging you to talk to him. He doesn't deserve our love. Let's just forget about him." My wolf said to me. I Know she said that out of anger but.

A growl nearly escaped my lips which wasn't intentional the moment I saw that bitch still holding hands with my mate. I walked slowly towards them, the steps I took towards them were so difficult for me as if someone was holding my legs.

What I felt at the mall was nothing compared to this.

I couldn't hear that my voice was shaking when I tried to talk, he frowned at first and then turned to the lady.

“Freya, excuse my mate and I. That’s not what is expected. Let me deal….”

“I Lauren Hackman, reject you, Alpha Logan Blake, as my mate."

I didn't let him finish what he was trying to say, and I didn't listen to the words he said to her.

"It has been less than 24 hours since I know you as my mate but you've already broken my heart, twice. I don't need you in my life Alpha Logan!” I said to him and I left the party venue.

I walked through the lone road with tears streaming down my face. I didn't see a single soul on the road which was in my favour, I didn't want anyone to see me in this situation.

"Lauren? Lauren, I’m sorry for pushing you to meet him. I didn't know it would turn out this way. Please forgive me." Jada said.

I know she is hurt too. She has been quiet all this while.

"It is not your fault Jada." I said to my wolf. I don't want her to blame herself for what happened.

I heard rejection is very painful and it can lead to the death of one or even the loss of your

wolf but I didn't feel anything at all.

I was allowed to walk into the pack training grounds without any questions from the guard on duty because I was a warrior of the pack.

People are not allowed in there when it is late except warriors, I have a locker in which I have some sportswear. I changed into sweatpants and a crop.

I decided to invest all my time and energy into training from that moment to forget what happened earlier.

I was running around to warm up before I started the actual training when I heard a voice behind me.

“Are you not supposed to be at the party?” Griffin asked me.

“Yep, I’m here to clear my head,” I said to him.

“Same here. I've been here for some time now.” He said to me, “But Lauren, you don't look cheerful, do you care to share?”

“No, maybe later, I said to him, pretending to be brave.

“You look sad Lauren, gosh you have a puffy eye! You don't look good, can you tell me what happened?”

Tears started flowing down my cheek again. Griffin used the back of his hand to wipe my face instantly I heard a growl behind us. It was so powerful that we couldn't ignore it.

I turned my back to see Logan approaching us with so much anger that almost terrified me because I could see his facial expression and his movement.

He was looking at Griffen with so much hatred while he matched towards us.

“Lauren, is he the reason you rejected me?”

I didn’t reply. I just stared at him coldly.

“You rejected me to be with your lover, remember?" He continued, "I am sorry to disappoint you my love, but I did not accept your rejection and I will never accept it."

"What did you mean?" I finally asked.

"You are my mate, and I will never reject you, so get used to it, my love."

He turned to Griffin, and walked slowly towards him with a smirk on his face.

I knew he was going to fight with him.

I have heard how cruel he can be to anyone who poses a threat to him, so I walked quickly and stood between the two big men who are supposed to be cousins but are now facing each other like enemies.

"Look at me." I said to him and surprisingly he obeyed and watched me fondly.

I then said, "Griffin is a very good friend of mine; he is not my lover, as you believe."

He nodded in agreement and hugged me tightly, saying, "I knew. I just lost control because of you. Do not leave me, my love."

That's funny. The guts of this man! Who thinks he can kiss another girl in my presence while no man is allowed to come close to me?

I thought, surprised, but a little bit excited.

Why is Logan even here?

Was he following me the entire time? So he did care about me, like he said?

Was he going to ask for my forgiveness?