Rejected and Reborn

Chapter 8

“I cant believe you did not even discuss this with any of us once Brian,we would be one big family officially but you just went ahead and rejected your mate,the one who was solely created for you by the Goddess,do you have no respect for the mate bond at all?You have let us down today, we were always so proud of you” Luna Stacy spoke while sobbing.Brian seemed to realize that his one decision had hurt many people together, all important people in his life.

“Brian even though you are my brother and I love you,I will never forgive you for doing this to my best friend” Ella said and hugged her Mom while sobbing loudly.The room was filled with a very awkward silence now.My Dad just looked at my Mom without saying a word,they were both beyond shocked.Alpha Richard left the room in long strides ,anger and hurt clearly visible on his face.I on the other hand stood there not knowing whether to speak or sit or just leave and right then Noah just held my arm and pulled me to his chest “I am so sorry you had to go through so much Sophs,I love you and I promise you will not have to go through anymore of it,I am with you in all your decisions” we both hugged like this for w hile when he looked towards Brian and spoke “I do not know whether you are telling the truth right now or not,its about my sister and her life and even though you are my Alpha and its my duty to follow you I must tell you that this time you went all wrong,what you did cannot be forgiven,I am not even sure what I want to say to you or maybe I just don’t want to see you  for now“ and with this he left the room quietly.

I think we should all proceed to our rooms ,we sure need time to register all this,but Mom pl don’t worry about me,I am fine and Luna Stacy even though Brian rejected me it does not make me respect you and Alpha Richard any less,I love you all and knowing that you all are there with me to cope up with everything is enough to make me realize how blessed I am.Sure my mate rejected me without even talking to me once and its hurtful but I have so many around me to love me like this,I am grateful to you all. I think I want to be alone for a while and I will catch up with everyone in a few hours.

With this I left the room and started to walk towards the garden.There was this huge oak tree in the packhouse garden, Ella and I used to love hanging on its branches so much that Alpha had got a swing hung on the tree for us.It was still there even after all these years,now the younger pups used to be on it mostly.I looked at a group of pups playing at that spot,a little girl swinging while a boy pushing the swing,I had so many memories like that with Brian,I loved him even then I guess.

I was jolted out of my memory when the little girl on the swing fell down and hurt her knee and palm with a loud scream.Her Mom rushed to her side and took her inside but I suddenly felt so heavy in my chest that I wanted to be alone.So I ran towards the forest and shiftedin to my wolf,I think Amber too wanted to get out for a run and I thought it would be best for both of us at that moment.After running for what felt like hours I came to a clearing in the forest.It was full of twigs here and there and a few flower bushes.The fragrance of the flowers was so relaxing I just wanted to sleep there for a bit and so in my wolf form I thought it best to lay down like that closing my eyes.when I woke up it was almost twilight and I realized my folks must be concerned.I hurried back towards the packhouse and shifted behind a tree to dress up but as I started  taking steps towards the dining room I felt Amber gettting restless again”he is here Sophie,believe me when I say,we are going to meet mate” this time I got annoyed and snapped at her “yes he is here where else will he be Amber,this is his pack,he is the alpha,would you pl stop torturing me now and not talk about it” and before I could block her she blocked me.

I just ignored herfor now and heard my stomach growl loudly,I did not finish eating breakfast and had missed lunch so I was starving but when I reached the dining room I felt something and that something left me petrified.From the Alpha table there were a pair of eyes staring right into mine,there was something about that gaze and then out of nowhere I started to smell the fresh fragrance of mint and oranges.It was so strong that I was left in a kind of trance and I just wanted to go to the source of this scent and snuggle into it.A very confused and shocked Brian was looking at me and at the gentleman who was sitting next to him  and before he could think more I suddenly heard that person stand and say “mine” hearing which Brian too stood up and growled at no one in particular.The room fell silent and then I heard myself say “mate” but before he could say anything Brian had turned the table upside down breaking crockery and spilling food everywhere,next we saw him plunging at the man who was supposedly my mate now .At once Noah and Allen jumped to hold Brian back while what seemed like guests to me were standing right behind my new mate all in position as if ready to attack.

“Enough Brian” roared Alpha Richard,stop all this and calm down,Alpha Liam is our guest and this is no way to behave with guests.”What is wrong with you”?

“You are asking me whats wrong Dad,did  you not see the way he is lusting over Sophie,I cannot tolerate this I mean nobody can look at whats mine” Brian spat  

“Mine” this time this came from Alpha Liam,he looked so dangerous and angry like he would break everything and everyone in the room.His Alpha aura was so strong at that moment that I thought I saw Brian stiffen for a moment.

“Gentlemen quiet” echoed Alpha Richard’s  voice “ask your son to stay in his limits,if you had to humiliate our alpha then why did you invite him and why take this summit as excuse at all? This is not how packs work and we all know it Alpha Richard” spoke a tall and muscular man stranding right behind Alpha Liam,he looked like his beta to me “We will not tolerate any more disrespect towards our alpha”

“I understand but we all need to talk about this situation,lets move to the parlour and take this topic there,everybody else pl continue doing whatever you were,all is fine ,Brian and Alpha Liam,if you would both follow me pl and Sophie you come along too” said alpha Richard “Tom and Clara” he gave them a nod and with this we all headed to the parlour.

So we all seem to be in a situation here as I was saying,but while he was talking to us Liam walked towards me and held me around my waist,it made me feel so calm,like something I had never felt before,like it was the best feeling ever but right then Brian seemed furious growling again but this time Liam did not let him go, he held him with such great force with one hand and pinned him against the wall.”I told you do not mess with me Brian Davis,you cannot come between me and my mate”

Now it was getting too much really,no solution ,just two men fighting over an issue nobody was clear about.I stepped forward and screamed “stop” “pl both of you,atleast behave mature if you cant live upto your titles,Alphas don’t behave this way.This seemed to bring them to a halt,Liam let go of Brian and stood next to me again holding me by my waist.

“So Alpha Liam” I started and was instantly interuptted “Its Liam for you princess” ,”Ok..Liam I think you should just know before we proceed,I found out yesterday that Brian was my first chance mate and as he is two years older to me he has known this since his eighteenth birthday but did not care to tell anyone and then just like that he rejected me and I accepted his rejection”

Awkward silence again..”then what exactly is the issue here I don’t understand,If Brian has rejected Sophie and she has accepted then why this drama now,she is my mate and there’s no debate about it ,mattter closed” Liam spoke.

“The matter is not that simple to just be closed Alpha Liam,I rejected her because of a reason but realized what a jerk ive been,I have caused so much pain to my mate,my family,my friend nd to myself ,I want to undo this mistake and accept Sophie as my Luna”

“Brian the Goddess certainly has other plans here as she wants to pair Sophie with Liam now,you have already changed her plan once,pl do not meddle in her course again son” stated Luna Stacy.

”Mom I cant let go of Sophie,I have liked her for as long as I can remember,I made a stupid mistake,there has to be some way,lets call the elders I am sure they will have a solution to this situation” with this Brian started looking at everyone helplessly,as if looking for support from someone.

Before anyone could say anything further I cleared my throat “I am simply amazed at what you think the mate bond to be,clearly it’s a joke for you Brian,if I did not know you since childhood or your parents I would have thought otherwise about your background.You knew for two years that I was your mate,you had two full years to plan your future with me,instead you individuually decided to reject me the day I would find this truth,you did  not even care to ask me my opinion in this.Did you even think for a second what I thought about this all,what I wanted or if I wanted to say anything at all,you just informed me that this was your plan and this is what you wished to do,did you think what you were putting me through?and for what?maybe you thought you had responsibility towards Noah but what about me?”

Silence again and Brian looking at the floor clearly shocked and embarrassed

“Now the Goddess has given me my second chance  but you don’t want to know what I want again,you are stating to everyone what you want,did you ask me once if I wanted to mend ways with you or not?does it matter  to you  what I thought about Liam here,I am just so shocked at the way you have handled this entire thing Brian,mate bond has always been the most sacred for me and I have learnt to worship it,I wish I had found happiness the first time only but if not then atleast Goddess is being kind to me again, if Liam wants then I would want to give this relationship a chance for sure “ I ended

“If there is nothing more to discuss then I would like to spend some time with my beautiful mate here ,we have to formally introduce ourselves  and start afresh” Liam said grinning towards me and I thought my heart skipped a beat that moment.He looked so perfect ,I couldn’t believe I had gotten so lucky so soon.