Chapter 3 Rejected and Sold

"Mate?" He asked, his voice sounded like music to her ears.

Diane nodded expectantly, staring up at him like he is an angel. 'Yes' she nodded enthusiastically. 'This is me'

He was about to say something when in an instant a lady about the same age as her, Pulled him to herself, kissing him passionately. The smile on Diane's lips faded as quickly as it came and her heart dropped dead.

She swallowed hard trying to make sense of the situation. On the other hand, people around them at that moment concentrated, curious to know whatever was happening... Tbh, she was also curious as to whatever was going to happen next. After ending the kiss that seem like forever. Her supposed mate looked down at her, disdain, iciness and hostility deep in those eyes as they held hers. Her wolf cowered.. so did she.

He took stealthy steps closer to where she stood, very much dumbfounded. Irritation spiking his features. Diane's heart churned. It just hurt differently. Maybe she had expected too much. More than she should have. 'Never come find me again! Don't dare say to the world that you're my mate. I don't want you and I'm making it clear' his cold voice smoldered. 'My Luna shouldn't be you.. you are way below my standard!' he completed before retreating.

Diane's legs wobbled while she made endeavours to find her voice. Once she did, she asked a question which already has an obvious answer. "Are you rejecting me?"

Silence ensued and the duo exchanged heated glares. Diane felt like she was going to explode any moment from now.

The lady beside him giggled childishly, her eyes color changing for the briefest moment. "are you that slow? This is the longest he has said to strangers and that is because he is quite thoughtful of other people's feelings. Anyways, what he is trying to tell you in a sentence is; he wants nothing to do with you. Have a good life." She snarled, eyeing Diane scornfully.

She felt her soul and heart wrenched away from her body abruptly. She folded, her palms gripping her chest defensively. Her heart writhed in pain, tears clouded her vision. She whimpered, howling in pains. What in the world is happening? What kind of trick is the universe or the goddess playing with her again, hasn't she suffered enough?

Dread and fright gripped her as she hugged myself, looking around the room. Diane's eyes met with that of Levi and Renee, the duo who majorly finds pleasure in bullying her. It appears their eyes never left her the whole while. To them, this would be another perfect subject to bully her about. That fact alone made her want to cower into a deep room and never show her face again. There has never been a time she felt this humiliated. on a second thought she looked towards her adoptive parents again. They still had their eyes on her even though it appears discreet this time around.

Tears stung at the back of her eyes like a laser. There goes her only chance of freedom. This was the end for her. The repercussions her father had mentioned was going to befall her. There's no escape for that. Diane gulped, wobbling on her heels. She almost fell flat on her face. She guessed the excitement she felt while trying to meet her mate didn't make her realize quickly the scratch she sustained.

Finding a chair next to the food table to sit on, she threw her head to the back to keep the tears from falling.

'I'm definitely cursed and freedom isn't in my fate' she lamented bitterly.

Small chatters erupted from the crowd and small claps followed. She dragged herself from her thoughts to focus on the centre of attraction. There stood two men, Alpha Asher, the recognizable Alpha of the Crescent pack and him. The blonde hair made it easier for Diane to recognize him... Her mate.. Alpha Asher introduced him as Xavier. The Alpha of the Stealth Pack. Diane was too numb to even react. There were already too many surprises in a day and every experience was so draining for her.

... Once it was all over, Diane left for her home where she was welcomed by her 'family'. Each of them wore a sinister smile on their faces. It was as though, they already knew she was rejected.

'Sit, Diane. I want to have a word with you...' her father mentioned, his voice calmer than usual.

Diane shakily helped herself to the chair, already getting an idea of what's coming next for her.

'It's obvious you were unable to find your mate. Am I wrong?' Mr. Crooks asked rhetorically.

Diane shook her head, deeming it better to tell them she didn't find her mate than to say she was rejected. They'd make mockery of her again and it would only make her cry.

'Good. So the condition doesn't change. I already made all preparation. You'll be sent to the Stealth Pack tomorrow, unfailingly. You're to serve as a maid in the Alpha's home...'

Diane's mind reeled, shutting out whatever words her adoptive father said next. Stealth pack. She'd be serving as a maid in the Stealth Pack. Not just that but to the Alpha.. her mate who had just cruelly rejected her.. who also made it clear he never wants to cross paths again. Diane's fear for what's to come intensified.

'Father. I don't wish to serve in the Stealth pack. I'm afraid I'll lose the bond with y'all as a family.' Diane implored. 'Please, let me stay and serve as a maid to the Alpha Asher instead'. Diane pleaded, her lips trembling and mind scared m

'You have no say in this situation, Diane. You should play by the rules. This family already did enough for you. Bringing a child up for ten years is no joke! It's time you pay us back for all the hard work now' Abigail shot back.