GET OUT
1484 Words
Zoe's POV.
We started into one another's eyes as my heart pounded heavily against my chest, my palm growing sweaty.
"Zoe, meet my husband, Kennedy." Teresa introduced with a smile as he bent to peck her on the cheek.
The air around immediately turned suffocating as I struggled to breathe, my mind swirling with so many thoughts.
Teresa seemed to be saying something but I wasn't paying any attention, rather my hands were shaking as I stared into that mischievous green eyes.
My mate and bully was her husband? But how come?
"I h-have t-to go." I stuttered and turned around to leave before any of them could say anything. My vision, growing blurry as my legs wobbled when I tried rushing from the events, amongst the numerous guests.
Before I knew it, I collided with a waiter and the drinks he was holding on the tray spilled onto me as the tray fell from his hand, hitting the ground heavily.
The sound of the glasses shattering attracted people nearby and a gasp escaped everyone as the whole place swirled before me, my head pounding as a huge lump formed in my throat.
"Miss, are you okay?" The waiter asked when he noticed tears rolling down my cheeks but my mouth felt too heavy to form words.
I even had no idea why I was crying. I tried to move but felt weak and nauseous as I tripped and collapsed into someone's chest this time but I barely had time to find out who it was, when my brain shut down and I gave into unconsciousness.
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I flicked my eyelids open to find myself in an unknown room. I tried to sit up but felt my head aching like a hammer was being hit on it. I let out a groan as I laid down back on the bed.
Just then, the door burst open revealing Mum in a dinner gown. Immediately she saw I was awake, she dashed to my side.
"Oh Zoe! Are you okay?" She whispered but my heart tightened in pain as I heard how broken she sounded.
Today was supposed to be one of joy for her and not pain.
"Yes, how did I end up h-here?" I struggled to ask and she stroked my hair, blinking back the tears.
"You suddenly collapsed. If not for Ken catching you on time, you might have fallen onto the ground and sustained higher injuries." Mum answered and I froze.
Ken? As in Kennedy? That bastard? He was the reason I fell unconscious in the first place.
'What was he doing in town?' I pondered and decided to ask my mum.
"I thought you and Alpha Whitmore said Kennedy was banned from the wedding?" I asked and Mum let out a sigh.
"Please don't think Killian couldn't keep his words. It's just that even Killian had no idea Ken would defile him." Mum told me and I furrowed my brows at her in confusion.
"I don't understand."
"Ken originally had no plans of attending the wedding, he claimed he wasn't interested in the first place when Killian banned him from coming but then all of a sudden, he made an appearance with his wife." Mum explained and I took in a deep breath, remembering Teresa.
'How could she end up with that monster?' I wondered, as remembering how he touched and pecked her made anger burn through my veins.
I had to warn my best friend one way or the other. He wasn't good for her, he was a monster. Teresa might think Ken loved her but he loved no one but himself.
It was how he tricked me in the first place, made me think he cared, only to crush my heart and dignity after having his way with me.
"His wife is Teresa." I told Mom who widened her eyes in disbelief.
"Damn it! Really?" She asked and I nodded, digging my nails into the duvet, used to cover me up.
"I have to warn her about him, otherwise he would hurt her the same way he hurt me." I told mum who frowned at me.
"Don't butt into their marriage life. He might truly care for her." Mum said and I grimaced.
"Hell no. He only cares about using people." I half-yelled and mum placed a hand on my chest.
"Relax, it's been more than 3 to 4 years since that incident. Don't you think he might be changed now?" Mum inquired and I scoffed, fighting back the urge to laugh.
"Hell no. He is devil who I wouldn't allow to hurt anyone else." I shook my head sideways, despite the ache and mum let out a sigh.
"Just don't do anything to hurt Teresa or worse, yourself again." Mum warned and I nodded, watching as she leaned in to place a kiss on my forehead.
"I would have stayed but you need more rest." Mum wrapped the duvet around me properly and I faked a smile at her.
"And guests to attend to since I am laying in here." I told her and she waved a hand like it was nothing but it wasn't.
I was supposed to be there for her on her D-day and attend to guests on her behalf while she enjoyed the day with her man but Ken's appearance just had to ruin everything.
"Don't worry about that. Your health comes first." Mum winked and turned to leave but then paused at the doorway, her hand on the doorknob.
"Wait?" I questioned as I noticed her hesitating.
"Are you still in love with Kennedy?" Mum turned to face me and I stifffened, saliva gathering in my mouth.
"Ofcourse not." I blurted out immediately and she gave me a look that says she doesn't believe me.
"I wouldn't be surprised if you did, dear. He is ot should I say, was your mate after all."
"Why would you even think that?" I questioned and she shrugged.
"Maybe because he was the one there for you, during those periods. I will be back, rest now." She opened the door and left, leaving me alone to my thoughts.
Why was he back now after all these years and why Teresa?
Was this some sort of payback to me?
I shut my eyes, trying to sleep but nothing was coming. Rather, my mind was too occupied. I decided to sat up and help myself to the glass of water on the table beside me.
As I reached over to take it, a knock sounded on my door. I looked at it briefly thinking mum doesn't knock but then it could be her new husband.
"Come in." I said not thinking much to it but when the door opened, revealing him, my heart jump started, my wolf floating in my head.
"Stay calm, Vina." I warned and she purred.
I should have been more cautious about who was at the door.
"What do you want?" I moved deeper into the bed, as if trying to enter it. I just wanted to be faraway from him as possible but that didn't seem acceptable for he kept coming close and his usual, alluring scent was doing wonders to my body.
"Easy there, I am not here to hurt you." He raised both hands up in surrender and I huffed.
"Get out." I pointed towards the door.
"Relax please." He begged and I narrowed my eyes at him, my lips parting in shock.
Did Ken just say please? Come to think of it, he didn't have his usual smirk on and seemed conflicted.
"I am here to plead, don't tell Teresa what happened between us, I beg you." Ken folded his hands behind his back and bowed his head.
My jaw dropped. It was just as if I was watching an horror movie.
What the heck was going on? Was this truly Ken or he had a twin I knew nothing of?
"W-why? So y-you can hurt her like you do other g-girls?" I stuttered.
"Ofcourse not. I love her, I want a future with her and she might divorce me if she learns about what I did to you." Ken explained and for some unknown reasons, I felt like I had been punched in the guts.
So Mum was right. Ken could actually love someone?
'Nope, that was impossible. He was lying. I shouldn't believe a word that comes out of his mouth.' I thought.
"Get out Ken, I am not going to hide what a beast you are, from my best friend." I yelled, surprisingly feeling tears gather at the brim of my eyes as I remembered what he put me through again.
"I know, but she will be hurt. How will you feel knowing you snatched her only happiness from her?" Ken yelled back at me and my blood ran cold.
"What do you mean only happiness?"
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