Rosie's POV
Tonight was different, and the air was stifling as I ran out.
My birthday party, which was meant to be my first grand celebration, had turned into something else in one night.
A nightmare. A f*****g nightmare... I've seen female wolves being rejected by their mate, but to think I'll be a victim?
I ran.
Ashton and Xylus ran after me, calling. I knew they were worried but I couldn't stop. Not after the embarrassment, as if my heart was ripped out of my chest.
I reached my room and took a deep breath before slamming the door shut behind me. I gasped for air as I sat down on the floor.
Was this happening?
Did this happen?
This isn't real.
But the pain clawing at my chest told me otherwise.
He rejected me.
The words echoed over and over again.
Dominic.
My mate.
The o
