Call me Ruby

" Call me Ruby. Don't be so formal or I'll feel awkward." 

Having him call me miss Reid feels awkward. I prefer he uses my first name.

" Sure,you can also call me Logan. Just Logan. Let's forget about titles tonight and enjoy this dance." Logan proposed and I nodded in agreement.

We danced with Logan and although my dancing skills were rusty, I managed to keep up with him. As we continued swaying to the music, I felt a piercing glare directed my way. Turning to look in the direction, I saw nothing. Everybody was busy doing their own thing. Shrugging off the feeling, I decided to concentrate on the man before me.

It was easy actually, Just following his lead and I found myself enjoying it. The man had a great body, I was surprised I hadn't noticed that before. He wasn't a gym rat, but he looked as though he spent a lot of time on his feet. He is an Alpha after all so I did not expect any less.

" Do you have a mate?" Logan asked, making me tense for a moment.

I shook my head. "No and yes." I answered and I saw the confusion plastered on his face making me smile.

" I have a mate but he rejected me. Said I am not worthy. He has not rejected me but I plan on putting an end to the bond soon." I replied.

" Whoever your mate is, I must say he's stupid." Logan said, making me cock NY brows at him.

" I mean like what man would not want you for a partner. You are beautiful, intelligent and I even heard you are a doctor" Logan added .

" Apparently, that's not enough for him." I replied. As much as I tried concealing the sadness in my voice, It still came out.

" So what's your plan?" Logan asked.

My plan? I don't know either.

" Honestly, I am still figuring this out but one thing is for sure , I am breaking off this cursed bond. I want to concentrate on my career. Saving lives is what I enjoy most and that's where I'll dedicate my time and life." I replied.

To me, that's the only way I could feel that I was alive. 

" That's good to hear." Logan said with a smile.

" Don't get caught up in your bitterness and hatred. Life is beautiful and there are countless men out there willing to love you and make you happy." Logan said but why do I have a feeling that the man he's talking about he's one of them?

Well, there's only one way to find out. Since Layla believes that I can find a good man to marry me as a chosen mate, why should I let this chance go.

After getting rejected by my mate, one thing is for sure, love alone isn't enough for a relationship to work. If love is essential, then my mate would not have ruthlessly rejected me. Feelings can be cultivated, with time,I will learn to love him. If there is no love whatsoever, we will just learn to live peacefully with each other.

" Are you among those men Logan?" I asked with a calm expression. Truth is, my heart was racing as I waited for his answer.

" Yes Ruby. If you would allow me, I want to make you the happiest woman. I will give you the title and position you deserve as my wife and the Luna of midnight pack.

I will give you whatever you desire and love you more than any man has ever done. If that's enough, then I am your man Ruby." He said with sincerity that I found it difficult to resist.

" Don't act so serious Logan, you are scaring me." I manage a nervous smile.

I never expected that from him.

" I am not forcing you Into anything Ruby. Take your time to think. I will see you soon." With that, Logan pulled me into his arms, hugging me tightly just in time for the music to come to a stop.

With a smile on his face, Logan walked away.

I decided to take a tour to the washroom to freshen up and breathe some fresh air.

I walked through the front door and headed straight to the direction of the washroom 

The feeling of someone watching me crept up again but this time, I felt like someone was following me.

Turning around abruptly, nothing came to my view.

The party was held at the pack's hall and although it's been five years since I stepped foot here, I easily found my way.

The hallways, the turnarounds, it's something I knew by heart. Afterall, this is where Mason, Marcus, Layla and I used to play hide and seek.

Taking one last turn, I entered the washroom.

The place was eerily quiet. I was the only one inside.

Using my arms to learn at the tap basin, I observed myself.

I am beautiful with an oval shaped face, hazel eyes which Layla always says they look sexy.

If Logan can recognize that I am beautiful and exceptional, why won't my mate do the same?

I know that I'm being pathetic having these thoughts but I can't help it, my wolf Haven whimpered in pain and agony when she saw our mate being intimate with another woman.

Why? Why won't he accept us? Am I really a curse as he said when he rejected me?

Am I not worthy of his love and affection?

Tears started rolling down my face as those thoughts plagued my mind.

Is this really the end for us?

I might have said that I want to move on from him, but a small part of me still wants to be with him? Is it wrong to hope for the person you love to love you back?

Am I doomed to be unhappy forever?

" Hello mate?"

A voice so deep and enchanting sounded from behind me.

Slowly, I lifted my head and the face I saw reflected in the mirror made my blood turn cold and my heart to beat impossibly fast.