I raced back to House, and commotion broke out behind me. Emily and Brawn were yelling, and someone chased after me. No, no, no! I can’t be his mate! This isn’t happening! I slammed the infirmary door behind me, but it thudded against someone’s fingers.
“Ow! F*ck!” Rhett pulled his hand out of the door, shaking his hand.
“Go away!” I tried shutting the door, but he shoved through and came into the room. I backed up, and my legs bumped into the bed.
“Pepper, please just let me talk. I didn’t want you to find out this way.” His nose was broken, making it more crooked than before.
“There’s nothing to talk about! This isn’t happening!” I shouted. He flinched, and his eyes were wide. My heart shattered knowing my words hurt him, but I didn’t know what to do.
“Pepper, if you want to reject
