Chapter 14
REGAN’S POV
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Since I ran my mate off after rejecting her…
Maximus makes a clearing of a throat sound , interrupting my thoughts .
‘She rejected you .’ He points out and I roll my eyes , raking my hand through my messy blonde hair .
‘She beat me to it , who cares ? It was my idea .’ I snap at him .
‘She beat you to it because you were too heartless to ask for her name .’ Maximus growls .
He’s currently mad at me , but I don’t care .
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‘She was our mate you imbecile , ours !’ He bellows , making me flinch at the loud growl inside my mind .
I don’t necessarily care that she was ours , but something inside of me makes me want to look for her .
I surely thought she’d be killed by rogues , but I don’t know how far she ran , but I do know that she’s alive because I felt her use the mindlink .
I wonder if she’s hiding , or hungry…
Can I ask her ?
‘I thought you didn’t care ?’ Maximus asks curiously .
‘ I don’t .’ I scoff
I am not going to ask how she’s doing .
She can survive on her own .
I head down the stairs , running into my mother scolding some omega’s .
I clear my throat and the girls freeze , their bodies stiffening .
“Mother .” I call out to her and she sighs , slowly turning around .
“Yes dear .” She forces a smile onto her face .
“Stop scolding , we have guests .” I frown at her and she inhales a deep breath , her chest rising .
“Of course .” She mutters and I could hear from inside that the cars are arriving as we speak .
Today is an important day , I was suppose to have a mate searching ceremony next week , but I moved it up after I chased my mate away .
I need to chose my mate now , a chosen mate .
There are more than twenty girls coming , all in beta of alpha positions .
I would like to choose an alpha female , but they’re overly possessive , cranky and demanding , a beta I could still intimidate , make her do what I want…
‘We need a mate that would make us strong , we need our mate .’ Maximus growls and I roll my eyes .
I do not want Elie .
‘Eleia !’ Maixmus growls , correcting me and I scoff , shoving him into the back of my mind as I stride outside to meet my guests .
Maybe I’ll find my second chance mate .
The thought excites me and as I open the door to head out , the sun welcomes me with open arms .
I smile as cars line up , girls being escorted out by men , old men , probably their fathers , meaning other alpha’s and beta’s joining too .
I hate when others show up , why can’t they just send their daughters ?
Now I have to be respectful to the women and the men .
I stand on the porch steps , hands behind my back as I stare at the girls lining up , some being cheery and kind , other’s glaring at one another like they’re the enemy and I guess the girls are each other’s rivals .
They all want to be my mate , they all want to be a Luna .
All of them are gorgeous and I bite down on my tongue when I see a chubby girl , standing in a tight dress .
What kind of wolf is chubby ?
We’re naturally fit because we run a lot and work out .
Does she do nothing ?
The wind blows and a fresh daisy scent fills my nostrils .
Mate .
I have a second chance mate .
I stare at the girls , looking which one when the chubby girl stares at me with the same intensity .
Oh no .
This can not be happening to me .
‘I knew that rejecting your first mate would bite us in the a*s .’ Maximus scoffs and my b***d runs cold .
She steps forward with a wid smile as our eyes are locked on one another and I clear my throat , looking away .
“Everyone , please come inside .” I mutter , forcing a smile onto my face .
Everyone lines up , striding into my home nervously .
My foot repeatedly taps on the wooden surface below me , anxiety coursing through me as the chubby girl comes closer .
I smile at every single girl as they walk in and as she comes closer , my hands want to grab her , but I don’t want to .
The girls behind her laugh and I sigh , stopping her , “This way please .” I nod towards the kitchen and her eyes light up , her smile so wide as she nods and follows me .
I don’t touch her , because I know it will make things worse if I do .
“What’s your name ?” I croak , my throat tightening as I speak .
“Elizabeth .” She smiles , her hands shaking as she fiddles with her hands , picking at her nails .
“Elizabeth , what’s your last name ?” Fear courses through her eyes , her bottom l*p swallowing into her mouth .
“Please don’t reject me .” She whimpers and my heart cracks .
“I have to sweetheart .” I sigh and her eyes tear up .
My heart aches at the single tear rolling down and she inhales a deep breath , her chest rising .
“Elizabeth Scott .” She whimpers and I nod .
“I , alpha Regan Night , reject you , Elizabeth Scott .” My heart rips in two as she grabs onto the counter , barely breathing .
“I accept your rejection .” She croaks out , her breath short and my eyes glass over .
“I’m sorry .” I mutter , hands behind my back and she nods , “I forgive you .” She gulps , tears streaming down her face .
“You know the way out .” I sigh , eyes glued to the floor .
‘You’re a hypocrite .’ Maximus growls and I ignore him .
“Okay , it’s fine . I wouldn’t want to be with someone like me either .” She whispers before making her way out of the kitchen .
I feel a little bit of hatred towards myself as I see my only second chance walking out of my home .
I am going to have to find someone , someone who would love me and accept me . Someone I can keep .
I stride out of the kitchen , blinking the unshedded tears away before walking into the ball room of the pack house , smiling as girls stand around chatting .
“Hello everyone .” I beam with an empty heart , forcing the biggest smile onto my face .
They all blush , straightening their backs , all of their attention on me .
“I want to thank each and every one of you who has come from far to join me , to help me choose the perfect Luna for my pack and myself of course .” I grin and they giggle .
“But as you all know , there can only be one .” I sigh and they nod , their smiles vanishing , their serious faces appearing .
“I am going to sit down and chat with every single one , five minutes , three times and I will ask some questions . Got it ?” I clap my hands as I walk to the table set up with finger foods .
“Please have something to eat and drink while you wait your turn and I will call by alphabetical order .” I grab food and head to another clean table where there’s an office chair and a desk .
I sit down , popping a chicken nugget into my mouth before I grab the list and call out the first girl .
It feels like hours , probably because it is after the first round of questions are done .
There are a few beautiful brunettes that caught my eye and made me smile , they were smart , kind and had power , they had leadership skills and they would be perfect , so I ticked them off .
I stand to my feet , “If I read your names , could you please step forward .” I ask and all of them glance at each other .
I begin to read and as I look up as they walk forward , all standing in line , fear covering their eyes , I smile .
“You are selected to the next round , for the rest of you , I apologise and you all were lovely .”
I clap for them , but it doesn’t stop the cursing and tears as they walk out of the room .
The sound of glass breaking catches my attention , but my mother shows me a hand , reassuring me that everything’s okay .
The fear stricken faces on the girls faces in front of me makes me calm , they are emotionally attached , two of them beta’s , the other three alpha’s daughters .
After another half an hour of asking questions with each was tough , but I narrowed it down to two girls .
Both alpha’s daughters .
Ellisa and Rain .
Ellissa has dark hair like Eleia , green eyes , like Eleia and she’s nice , sweet , kind hearted , she has a strong personality and I can’t keep my eyes off her .
Rain has light blonde hair , but also kind , she has blue eyes that are the baby blue colour , she’s sweet and flirty , it’s adorable .
‘I don’t want a girl looking like Eleia , but then again , Ellisa doesn’t look like our first true love , she’s uglier .’ Maximus scoffs and I get angry , my teeth baring .
“Shall we start ?” I ask as I sit with Rain first .
I honestly don’t know about her , she’s a bit too chirpy and with this third conversation , it feels like she’s already annoying me .
I feel guilty that I can’t take my eyes off Ellissa though , but she’s so beautiful and sweet .
She’s nice to look at .
I think I want Ellissa .
“I’m sorry .” I interrupt Rain and her jaw drops as she stares at me agape , “You’re lovely , but I don’t feel the connection .” I lie , glancing at Ellissa , who smiles at me , making s warm feeling explode in my stomach .
“It’s fine .” Rain forces a smile onto her face , baring her teeth as she slams her hands down onto the desk , slowly standing up .
“It was nice to meet you , alpha Regan .” She bows her head before kicking the chair back , the screeching sound making me winch and I watch her storm off .
I shake my head , sighing and then I look at Ellissa , “Does this mean I win ?” She batts her eyelashes ,making me grin .
“It does .” I beam and she strides towards me .
“Good .” She swings her arms around my neck and my arms snake around her waist .
“Would you please do me the honour and be my Luna ?” I grin and she smiles widely , “I accept .” She beams , hugging me .