How To Survive Your Mate's Rejection

Chapter 13: The Option

Noah woke up and felt a mild pain in his stomach. He could feel the comfort of the spring bed covered with a soft silk sheet.

‘This definitely not my bed.’ He thought and opened his eyes. 

He was surprised to find himself in a large bedroom filled with luxurious furniture. ‘This must be inside the Silvermoon mansion! I thought I will never come here again…’

He observed the surroundings and realized he was the only one in the room, ‘I must escape, now!’ He mentally warned himself. 

He found out that there were two options to exit his room, either through the window or the door.

He walked to the window first and opened the curtain, but quickly jaded after he saw it was an iron-grated window.

So he switched to another alternative exit, the door, but before he touched the knob, the door was suddenly opened, and a boy came to enter.

The boy was lean, has brown wavy hair with pale skin and green eyes. He wore a black butler suit and seemed surprised to see Noah standing in front of him, “f-future Luna you already wake up? I-I must tell the Alpha immediately, p-please wait here.”

As soon as the boy left, there was a clicking sound coming from the door when he closed it.

‘I don't want to wait, I want to leave!’

Noah tried to open the door again but failed, it didn't budge. ‘It seems the door was mechanically locked from the outside.’ So Noah thought of breaking the door open, but when he analyzed it carefully, the door was too sturdy for him.

‘This door looks like an ordinary white wooden door, but actually, it is made from iron!’ he desperately muffled. 

Ran out of option, he decided to resign for whatever fate awaits him.

After five minutes of waiting, Noah could hear a clicking sound coming from the door as it opened. 

He saw Thomas Silvermoon and the boy he just saw, entered the room. Thomas smiled at Noah, “Good Morning Noah, how are you today?”

Noah’s POV:

“I am good Mr. Silvermoon, I just want to go home, so please let me go.” I plead.

Thomas smiles at me, then he looks at the boy who stands beside him, “Toby, can I have a private moment with Noah please.”

“Farewell Alpha.” He replies and leaves the room.

Thomas gives me a polite gesture for me to sit on the ottoman couch that attaches to the bed. “I am afraid I cannot do that Noah, you are the future Luna of the Silvermoon pack, your home is here now.”

“But your son rejected me and I had performed the rite of rejection,” I say, trying to give him a reason to consider.

Thomas sighs, “That is my greatest regret that I helped you, I should I asked you first who was your mate,” He pats my shoulder, “my son can only have one mate in his life, which is you. So I hope you consider taking him back and love him.”

“But I am currently in love with someone else...”

Thomas stands up, “Ah yes, Ken told me about your office fling… It's Jason, right?”

“Yes…” I reply.

Thomas stares at me while his facial expressions become serious, “Noah, do you know the risk for a mixed-blood to mate with a human?”

“To have a normal happy life?” I confidently answer.

Thomas chuckles, “You are too naïve Noah,” he said, “for a pureblood, it won't have any risk at all, but for mixed-blood like yourself… You will have a normal mundane life indeed, but it means that you will also lose the greatest gift from the Goddess. You will lose your inner wolf….”

I am speechless to hear his explanation, I never knew this, and how could Ruiz never tell me this information before.

“You cannot transform into a werewolf again, you cannot be stronger than a mere human, and you even cannot heal faster… Is your love for him worth the sacrifice?” Thomas asks a question that I cannot answer.

‘I don't mind losing all of those perks, but I cannot lose Ruiz, I just can't!’ So I make a mind-link to my inner wolf to confirm this disturbing information.

‘Ruiz, did you hear him? Did he say the truth?’

There is a brief silence but Ruiz finally answers, ‘Yes, he told you the truth, Noah...’

‘Then why have you never told me about this? How could you!’ I yelled at him. I am shocked and angry, I almost kill him without knowing it.

‘You said you want a normal life, to settle down and have a career. I just want to make you happy…’ Ruiz whimpers. ‘Besides it's the only option to get away from the Silvermoon. If you become a mere human, you cannot be a Luna, so they won't chase you anymore.’

‘I love Jason, but I won't sacrifice you! I say, trying not to cry. Is there another option to be mating with Jason and keeping you at the same time?’ I ask.

‘I am sorry Noah…’ Ruiz replies.

‘Then I have made my decision…’ I say half-heartedly.

Thomas seems to notice that I am struggling with this shocking news, so he decides to leave me alone for now, but before he reaches the door he turns around, “speaking of Jason, he at the airport right now, he probably will fly to Japan in five minutes, you better give him a call and say goodbye. Your cellphone is on the side table.”

When Thomas opens the door, I can see Toby was standing outside. “Noah, this is Toby, he will be your personal assistant. Just ask him when you need anything.”

While Thomas is leaving, Toby enters the room. He seems to wait for my order.

“Toby, could you please wait outside, I want to make a personal phone call.”

“Of course future Luna,” he said.

“You can call me Noah,” I smile at him and take the phone, ready to call Jason.

He shakes his head and smiles awkwardly at me before he leaves the room.  

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When Noah checked his smartphone, he saw twenty unread messages and several missed calls from Jason, he thought that Jason must be worried for him and it would be a good idea to call him right away, to ease his mind.

***

Jason Watkins was surprised by the sudden job promotion he got as a head chef at a five-star restaurant in Tokyo, Japan. Chef Anderson called him this early morning to tell him the good news. But Jason felt reluctant to go because his feelings for Noah were still unconfirmed. Unfortunately for him, he didn't have much time to consider, as Ken Byrd and his men came to Jason’s apartment and forced him to pack up his belongings immediately.

Now, he was at the departure area of John F. Kennedy airport, waiting for his flight to take off. Ken stood near him, talking to his phone.

 Suddenly Jason’s cell phone started to ring, when he saw the caller, he was glad it was Noah.

“Noah, thank God you were alright! I was worried!” he said smiling in relief.

“I am sorry Jason, I bailed on you last night. I have um… urgent matter to attend to.” Said Noah with a raspy low voice.   

“Don't worry about it, I'm just glad you're safe! All things seem really weird lately, there was a terrorist attack here in New York and now I was suddenly promoted as a head chef in a restaurant owned by the Silvermoon family in Japan, it's located in Ginza, an elite district in Tokyo, but you know what? Screw them! I think I am going to refuse it!”  

“I think you should accept the promotion Jason, it would be great for your career…”

“But Noah, I don't want to leave your side… I-I love you!” Jason said spontaneously.

Noah cried after hearing Jason’s confession, but he tried to suppress his sadness, “I am sorry Jason, I think we should not meet each other anymore,” then he immediately hung up the phone.

Jason was dumbfounded hearing Noah’s answer. “Wait, Noah, what did you mean by that? Noah answers me! Don't hang-up, Noah! Damn!” He looked at his phone and tried to dial Noah’s number but Ken quickly approached him.

“Mr. Watkins, your personal jet is ready to take off. You should go immediately.”

Jason ignored the order; his eyes became red from tears. “Sorry, I need to make an important call first!” He said while pressing the dial button on his phone.

Ken took his phone forcefully, “I advise you to stop calling Noah again or make any contact with him. It would be best for both of you.” 

Jason shocked and confused by Ken’s action, ‘Why did he know that I am about to call Noah? Is he just threatening not to call him? Is Noah in danger? What the hell is wrong with everything?’

There was something odd about the event, but Jason couldn't figure it out yet.

So after Ken gave his phone back, Jason went to Silvermoon’s personal jet and took off.

‘Well, at least I have plenty of time to think in Tokyo and figure out what happened. I promise I will come back for you, Noah…’ 

***

After he hung up the phone, Noah could not hold his tears anymore. So he drowned his head on the pillow to muffle his voice and release his sadness.

While he was crying, he heard a click from the door; Noah quickly appeased himself as normally as possible. 

Drake Silvermoon entered the room and he looked really happy to see Noah.

“My dad told me what happened. Did you just break up with that guy?”

Noah didn't want to either answer him or see his face. So he just ignored Drake and hugged his pillow.

“I see, so you are ignoring me,” Drake said, walking closer to Noah. “I just want you to know I will do anything to make you mine, I will kill anyone who wants to snatch you away from me!”

Noah didn't respond. He just kept silent.

Drake took his chin and lifted it up so he could stare Noah in the eyes, “you belong to me; so love me and only me,” he said with a low baritone voice.

“Don't touch me!” Noah threatened while throwing away Drake’s hand off his chin. His eye changed into blue orbs, as he ready to shift. He could control neither his inner wolf nor his emotion at the moment.

‘If I have to kill, you will be the first on my list; I don't care if I die trying.’ Noah muffled as he was about to break loose.

“Easy sweetheart, I am not here to fight you. I just want to comfort you… You know s*x is a good way of healing the broken heart.” He smirked. “If you're interested in rebound s*x, I will always available in my room, across the hall.” He opened the door and pointed to his room with an index finger. “Call me anytime you like.” Drake winked and left.

Noah sighed in relief when Drake left the room. Now, he has time to think about what he should do next.

Indeed, life offered us so many options to choose from. But what if you face the situation you didn’t have the freedom to choose. What would you do to survive? The best way to answer that was by playing along with the charade while plotting the way to get out.

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Bonus subchapter with author commentary (A/C)

Lea Silvermoon was cooking in the kitchen, preparing for Noah’s welcome party that would take place in her house tonight. Suddenly her son came and kissed her on the cheek.  (A/C Ew! How did his beard feel like?)

“Thanks for the keycard mother,” Drake said while handing over Noah's keycard room to Lea.

Lea smiled slightly to his son, “So how was he now?” (A/C not good, you should let him go!)

“Well he's still sulking but I have comforted him, I am practically his boyfriend now!” (A/C no you didn't and no, you are not his boyfriend, you wish!)

“That’s very kind of you,” she answered. (A/C did you believe that, woman? Geez!)

“I will go now; I am planning to take Noah belonging from his old apartment and move them here.” Drake winked to his mother and walked away. (A/C really? No ulterior motive? That's so sweet)

“Drake, wait!” Lea called him, “Do you know how to end the settlement of the apartment contract in New York? You can't just barge in and take someone belonging like that.” (A/C Good point Lea)

“Do I have to?” Drake asked in confusion. (A/C that’s the effect of f*****g too many whores, YOU BECOME DUMB!)

Lea took a deep breath, “Please take someone with you, Ken, or anyone who is free.”

“Ken is at the airport right now, so I guess I will bring along Alfred or Terry,” He smiled and walked away. (A/C bring them BOTH)

“Drake, wait!” Lea called him again, “Don't pry on Noah’s private items, you should respect his privacy.” (A/C agree! What kind of person does that?)

 “Don't worry mother” he replied and gave her mother a fake-smile.

After Drake exited the kitchen, a little smile plastered on his face, ‘I will definitely check on his porn and find out how he likes to get laid.’ He muffled. (A/C BUSTED! I knew you couldn’t be trusted)

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