Pain and anger
1064 Words
Chapter Five
Only staring at that infuriating smirk on his face made my blood boil. A cruel mockery of my pain that made my fingers itch to wipe it off.
"Go to hell, Adonis," I hissed, “I will never belong to you. Not now, not ever."
How dare he? After years of ignoring my existence, after marrying my mother, he suddenly decides I belong to him? The audacity was staggering.
"You think you can just snap your fingers and I'll fall at your feet? I'd rather rot than be with someone as insensitive and unfeeling as you!"
I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms.
"I love Dwayne. He's kind, considerate, everything you're not. I won't betray him, not for you, not for anyone. I won't cheat."
His eyes, those damned sea-foam eyes, turned glacial.
"Love is a fickle thing, little fairy. And your 'love' is built on a lie. As long as I don't accept your rejection, the mate bond stands. A mere omega means nothing to me. He is beneath you."
"Mere omega?" I spat, the words tasted sour in my mouth. "He is more of a man than you'll ever be! And he is my boyfriend. My choice! You have no say in this!"
The arrogance coming off him was suffocating. Every word he uttered was a deliberate attempt to undermine me. I wanted to punch him, to wipe that smug look off his face and claw at that perfect face, but I knew it was a pointless attempt. He was an Alpha, powerful and dominant. and I, despite my own Alpha blood, was still spinning from the shock of his revelation. I was no match for him, physically. But I wouldn't let him win, not this time.
"You think you can just dictate my life?" I spat, “You think you can just claim me like some prize? You're delusional!"
He chuckled, “there is no need for the banter. This is what is destined.”
The sound of his voice only increased my rage.
"You're fooling yourself, Adonis," I snarled, my voice trembling slightly as I tried so hard to suppress my anger.
"Face reality Adonis. You married my mother! You made your choice! You have no right to come crawling back now, claiming some mate bond as an excuse! You want me to send Dwayne away? You have lost your mind! I will never agree to a bond between us. Never!”
I glared at him, my eyes burned with unshed tears.
“You can keep your bond, your claims, your arrogance. I want nothing to do with you. I have a life, a boyfriend I care about, and I won't let you ruin it. You think you’re so powerful, so irresistible? Well, you’re wrong. You’re nothing to me!"
With that, I turned on my heel, my dress swirling around me as I stormed away. I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing me break. I wouldn't let him control me. He thought he could just claim me like some possession, but I was not his to own. I was Skylar Jonas, and I would fight him every step of the way. I would protect Dwayne, and I would protect myself.
My legs burned against the carpet as I fled. I couldn't breathe, couldn't think. All I knew was I had to escape the suffocating intensity of him, the way he made my skin crawl and my heart pound. I slammed the door behind me, the sound echoed in the sudden silence. My knees buckled, and I collapsed onto the bed. My breath hitched, ragged and uneven, as the tears I'd fought so hard to contain threatened to spill over. I felt vulnerable. He’d ripped away the fragile wall I’d built, exposed the raw, aching wound beneath. How could he still have this effect on me? How could he claim me, after everything? I squeezed my eyes shut, willing the tears away, but they burned like acid, tracing hot paths down my cheeks. I was a mess, a broken doll he thought he could pick up and play with. But I wouldn’t let him.
The door creaked open, and Mel walked in. Her eyes that were usually bright and cheerful, were clouded. She took in my crumpled form on the bed. “Sky? What happened?” she asked softly.
I couldn’t speak. The words were trapped, tangled in the knot of emotions that tightened in my chest. I just shook my head, my tears threatening to spill over again. Mel didn’t push, she just sat beside me. Her presence was comforting and so I leaned closer. She wrapped an arm around my shoulders. After what felt like an eternity, I finally found my voice. I told her everything, about the mate bond and Adonis’s arrogant claim. Mel’s eyes widened as I recounted the events.
“He can’t just… claim you like that,” she breathed.
“If you don’t want the bond, then you don’t have to accept it. No one can force you, Sky.”
Her words were a lifeline, a reminder that I still had a choice.
“I… I don’t want to tell Mom,” I said.
“She’s already so stressed with her illness. I don’t want to add to it.”
Mel nodded and stared at me but my mood had not shifted. She noticed.
“What is it, Sky? Is there something more?” she asked.
My lips felt numb, I couldn't bring myself to let out the words as it felt heavy on my tongue.
“Talk to me.”
Mel’s voice drew me back. I didn't want to say anything, at least not yet, but I knew that I needed to tell her.
“Adonis… he said Dwayne is an omega,, not a Beta like he made me believe,” I finally let out. “He said Dwayne lied to me.”
Mel’s brow furrowed.
“That… that’s a serious accusation. We need to confirm that. You have to ask Dwayne, Sky. Don't just take his words at face value.”
The thought of confronting Dwayne and facing the truth was terrifying. But Mel was right. I couldn’t ignore it. I had to know. I couldn't let Adonis’ words be the seed of distrust that grew between Dwayne and I.
"You're right. I'll ask him," I said.
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