REVENGE OF THE REJECTED MATE: WINTER IS COMING

CHAPTER 4 (Never Have I Ever Felt So Betrayed)

LONDON POV

I watched Xavier's car pull into the parking lot from the porch. Then I walked in to wait for him.

“How could you just leave the party without informing me? I looked everywhere for you. You could have at least left a message,” he said storming in. He didn't even look at my face as he spoke. He would have seen my tear-filled face with mascara splashed all over it. My eyeballs were red and I folded my arms to hide the trembling.

“Is it true?” I finally spoke.

“Is what true?” he asked, watching me closely. He squeezed his face when he saw mine.

“Is it true that you married me because I had the seed moon in me?” I questioned, looking directly into his eyes for the first time. I referred to the book in Xavier's study when I returned home.

“The seed moon was a once-in-a-century power provided by the moon goddess to save any pack on the verge of destruction. It was often found in werewolves but could be found in humans in rare cases. The bearer of the seed moon could only be sought out by an Alpha. Unlike other wolves, the bearer would usually not meet their wolf early. They would usually transform after activation of the seed moon through s****l i*********e with an Alpha, proving that the power had been passed to him. In the past, the bearers were usually revered but as they advanced, they became a target of s****l assault by ruthless Alphas. Meanwhile, every pack does not require a seed moon to survive as it is only necessary for packs whose powers and connection to the moon are diminishing.”

“You don't have to lie about the seed moon because I already know. Is that why you married me? To have s*x with me. I know that you never loved me. But you told my uncle that you were attracted to me. I still hoped that you could grow to love me even if you never did,” I began slowly, my voice rising with every word.

“London, London, I…” he started but I was too irritated to hear more lies from him. His face flushed and his hazel eyes were turning red.

Why? How could you do this to me? You know how hard I tried to fit in. I felt I finally had a pack, a family. I thought I finally belonged somewhere even though I was wolfless and didn't know the pack I belonged to. I felt you accepted me for who I am. I felt confident in myself. I can guess right now that you paid off my uncle to marry me. That was why he was so eager to get me married. That was why the wedding was rushed. He even cut me off from ever contacting him. I was just a pawn. How could you use me? You even had another woman and still went ahead to marry me because you wanted to have just one s*x with me. You're a monster, Xavier. You're a monster,” I yelled, breaking down in fresh tears. The only thing that could be heard in the house were my cries. He was dead silent.

“Since — you already know about this, there's no point hiding. We aren't a match, London. I want a divorce,” he blurted out.

“What?!” I leaped up and stood in front of him. “You wouldn't do that. You'd use me and dump me?” I asked, my heart beating fast. It was the worst day of my life. I just wanted a car to hit me or the ground to swallow me right there and then. I had not gained anything from the marriage except insults and emotional strain. I had not even met my wolf despite the seed moon's activation.

“There's no point going back and forth with this. We can't be a couple. I want a divorce as soon as possible,” he said, avoiding my eyes which searched for his.

I moved my hand into my messy hair and scratched my scalp aggressively. I sighed, “Fine! If that's what you want, I'll give it to you. I know I never meant anything to you. It was all a sham,” I turned away from him and staggered into the house.

*******

The truth is, I was scared. I was still wolfless. I didn't have a job. I had a little amount of money and no family. I had nowhere to run to. In just one month, I had become nothing without Xavier. I had pledged my life to him. He was the only one that I saw in the entire world. I was crazy about him. I loved him deeply. That must be why it hurt so much.

I spent days locked up in an empty room without bathing or eating. I only drank water. Nina and the maids tried to get me out but I refused. I patiently waited for Xavier. I was right to accept the divorce. I was hurt, and I deserved better, but I was scared. I wanted to make the marriage work even if my love would remain one-sided.

I left the room when I heard the sound of Xavier's car in the garage. I was like a ghost when I approached him. He ignored me and went into our room. I stood behind, watching him pack a small bag.

“I’d give you space till the divorce is finalized. I'll get a building ready for you and some cash. The papers will arrive tomorrow. Please, sign them,” he said.

“Are you sure that you want a divorce?” I questioned, hoping he might be willing to make it work if I did the same.

“We never had a relationship. Let's forget it. Get a divorce and go our separate ways,” he replied.

“I don't need your money or house. I don't need an alimony. Let's get this over with,” I said, staggering into the bathroom. I stopped crying, got into the tub, and washed my legs till my skin almost peeled off.

*****

It's been a fortnight since we finalized our divorce. I walked out of the sham with nothing but new clothes and shoes. I rejected every other offer to assist me financially. Despite all my efforts to forget Xavier, I kept seeing him everywhere. In my dreams, on social media, and billboards. I even saw him in other men.

So that I'd get over him, I visited our previous house and stood across the street to watch the entrance. My heart missed a beat when he stepped out of a car with Selene. She wrapped her arms around him. I placed my hand over my lips to hold back the tears.

I stepped back and pulled a hood over my head. “I'll make them pay. Xavier, Selene, Valentina, and the Moon Stone pack. I'll make you all pay for using me,” I said, marching across the street. It was cold. I rubbed my hand over my protruding stomach as I reiterated my vow. My past self might have opted for suicide but I wasn't alone anymore. I had something worth protecting.