Unloved One

Squeezing the heart

Nyssa pov.

I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my heart, it hurt so much that I fell off the bed screaming. I grabbed my chest, it felt like someone was squeezing my heart and trying to rip it out, the pain was unbearable. I felt that Lily was also in pain, she growled and writhed in pain. The pain was mixed with sadness and anger. No matter what she tried, the pain did not stop, it only increased. Everyone heard my screams, at one point Soleil ran into the room and knelt next to me trying to comfort me. I didn't know what was happening, the others were standing at the door, looking at me with pity.

- Get out, everyone out, leave us alone! Soleil shouted.

-Calm down, breathe, just breathe deeply, it will pass. - she said stroking my hair.

-What is happening? Why does it hurt? Am I sick? - I asked.

- Our mate makes love with someone else. – I heard Lily say.

Soleil looked at me sadly at that moment because she heard what Lily said.

- Why does it hurt? - I asked

- They say that when your mate makes love to someone else, your heart hurts as if they are trying to rip it out. When you found out that he is your mate, a bond appeared that connects you, otherwise that bond strengthens your mate, but it also causes pain if your mate betrays you. If your mate doesn't want you and doesn't reject you, every time he makes love with someone else, you will feel this pain. - said Soleil

I looked at her in shock.

-Is that possible? Is he causing me this pain on purpose? - I asked crying

- Maybe he doesn't even know that it affects you, and maybe he does it on purpose. I can't answer that question for you, only he knows that. - said Soleil

Lily was furious and eager for revenge.

- We will hurt him twice as bad as he hurt us, I swear to you. -she said

- I just want it to stop. - I said

Soleil took my hand, I felt a slight relief, it still hurt but not as bad. Lily was wracked with pain. I looked at Soleil and saw something black running through her veins.

- Soleil what is that? - I asked scared.

- I take part of your pain. I'm sorry but I can't take all the pain, it's too much. - she answered

-How is that possible? -I asked

- You can do that too, you just didn't have time to learn. - she answered

- Can you teach me? -I asked

-Of course, I'm not a werewolf, but I'll do everything in my power to teach you at least the basics. - she answered.

-Thank you. -I said

- You are here primarily to protect you, but I will teach you to fight. I don't know how you train in a pack, but while you are here you will train as a vampire. Tomorrow we will start practice. Now try to sleep. -she said

I was very grateful to her for everything. Despite the pain, Lily was delighted with Soleil.

That night we promised each other that we wouldn't let anyone hurt us anymore. I'm tired of being the one who cries every time someone insults her, now I'm going to learn to fight for myself. I know the pain Theo is causing me will not end easily, but I will find a way to end it. Tomorrow I'm going shopping with Lexi first, then I'm going to training. If I can't fight like a werewolf, I'll fight like a vampire. Finally, the pain stopped completely and I fell asleep.

Theo pov.

I went to the library to try to find in the books if it was possible to reject mate on distance. I can't do it any other way because I don't know where Nyssa is. There is a lot of nonsense on the internet, nothing to help me. I've been searching the books for two hours and still nothing. All I have to do is talk to my father, and I know how he will react. I'm ready for anything just to get rid of her.

- Father, I need to talk to you. - I stopped him in the hallway.

-Say. - he answered

- Not here, I don't want anyone to hear. -I said

- Then come to the office. -He said

We entered the office, I closed the door behind me. No one can hear us there.

- I want to reject Nyssa. I said without hesitation.

-What? he asked in shock.

- You heard me right, I don't want her as my mate, and since she's not here, I have to find another way to reject her. -I said

- Do you know what you are saying? If you reject the mate that the Moon Goddess chose for you, you may not get a second mate. There are only a few cases that got a chance for a second mate, that's a rarity, most don't get that chance. - said my father.

- It doesn't matter, I chose my mate because the Moon Goddess made a mistake. -I answered

-Moon Goddess is not wrong, she chose Nyssa for a reason. - said my father.

-I decided. Do you want to help me or not? - I asked

- You're crazy. If you reject your destined mate and don't get a second mate, you will be the weakest Alpha, everyone will attack you, you will lose your pack and territory, you will become a rogue if you are not killed. - he answered.

- Who will find out that I rejected her? Nobody. Because of shame, I can't tell anyone that she is my mate. I said angrily

- You are not aware of the consequences it can have. I won't help you with that. I will not put your life in danger nor the life of any of my pack. I've spent years trying to maintain my reputation among the other packs, I won't let you ruin it. - the father was angry.

- You don't have to help me, I'll find a way myself. I said leaving the office.

- If you do that, I have no choice but to strip you of the title of Alpha. - he shouted after me.

I turned and saw the disappointment and anger in his eyes, but I won't give up on my decision, somehow I have to find a way to solve this. Even though it took years, Nyssa will not be Luna.

Not only my father was angry with me, but also Jake.

- Do you know how dangerous it is? - he asked me

- I'm not interested, I said what I said. -I answered

- Do you know that if you do that and you don't get a chance for a second mate, I can die of sadness? Jake said

- You are not such a weakling that you will die of sadness. After all, what can Nyssa give us that Ella can't? -I said

-You do not understand. Mate exists for a reason. Mate makes us strong. Do you think your father would be as strong without your mother? he asked

- My mother is a worthy Luna, not some discarded bastard. - I answered angrily.

- You can survive without me, but I can't survive without you. Likewise, if I reject our mate, I can die of sadness and weakness because there is no one to strengthen me. Do you also know that if our mate dies, I die too, because mate bond. Jake said.

- Don't be afraid, you won't die. Ella will be our mate, the sooner you come to terms with that the better.

-Okay, if that's what you've decided. Then I'll disappear for a while so you can see what your life would be like without me, so let's see how you manage. Jake said

-What are you talking? - I asked

I suddenly felt a void, it was strange but I agreed to the game. He will be back soon. I went to sleep. I got up in the morning, the feeling of emptiness was still there, I laughed at his stubbornness. I went down to the dining room to eat, everyone was already at the table, the food was served. Strangely I didn't hear anyone talking as I was coming down, I also didn't smell the food until I entered the room. David looked at me like there was something wrong with me.

- Dude, what's wrong with you? - he asked me in front of the others

-What? - I asked

- All afternoon yesterday I tried to mind link you and nothing. What is happening? -he asked

I was amazed at what Jake had taken from me when he withdrew. How will I communicate with the pack now?

-Mah, Jake and I had a little fight, so he's angry right now. - I answered jokingly

- If your inner wolf has left you, that is a serious problem. It's not something to joke about. – replied Beta, Ella's father.

My father looked at me like he was glad about that because I was going to learn a lesson.

- It's nothing serious, don't worry. -I answered

- Do you know, boy, how many abilities you lose when the inner wolf leaves you? You lose your sense of smell, hearing, taste and sight. You also lose the ability to shift, mind link and all the benefits that a werewolf has. You become an ordinary person, and in this kind of environment it ends tragically. – replied Beta.

- As I said, he didn't leave me. I snapped

- I hope not, because otherwise I would be worried if I were you. A lot of them want to take down the future Alpha, and this would be an ideal opportunity for them. - answered my father.

- Dude, make sure your head doesn't end up on someone's wall as a trophy. – said Mark mockingly.

I was angry, but I can't show it to them because they will realize that Jake really left me.

Nyssa pov.

It's morning, the sun shone on the bed and woke me up. I got ready and went down to the kitchen to make myself something to eat, but someone had already overtaken me, there was an omelette and juice on the table with a note with my name written on it and a smiley face drawn underneath. I was glad about that, although I didn't expect someone to prepare food for me, especially since they don't consume that kind. I was eating breakfast when Lexi came in.

- I smelled you there. Good morning. - she said with a smile

- Strange, I just took a shower. -I said

- Not that way. she said confused

- I know, I'm kidding. - I answered, laughing.

-Oh, Miss Funny, I hope you're ready because we're going shopping. she said mockingly

-I'm ready. -I answered

- Before we go, Soleil told you to drink this. – she handed me a small bottle.

-What is that? – I asked looking at the bottle

- Potion to cover the smell. We go among the people, but if there is someone of your kind or mine, they would attract too much attention. Imagine what it would look like if a vampire and a werewolf were caught hanging out together. - she said, raising an eyebrow

I agreed with her and drank the contents of the bottle. The taste was not at all delicious, but I didn't even want to think about what it was made of.

- On the way back, we have to buy you food and stop for ours. -she said

- What do you mean by stopping for yours? I asked looking at her

- Well, to the hospital to get supplies. What did you think? - she asked laughing

- You better not know. Soleil told me that you feed on human blood, so I thought that you feed directly on humans. -I said.

- That's how we feed, but these are supplies for emergencies. - she answered

-How will we bring it all? I know you have incredible speed, but I can't shift, so I'm slow. -I asked.

- No one mentioned walking. Girl, you still have a lot to learn about us. Come. - she said cheerfully and took my hand leading me to a room on the ground floor.

I was left speechless when we entered, the newest car models were parked there.

-Shut your mouth, a fly will fly into you. - she said laughing

- I didn't expect this. - I said looking at the cars.

We got into the car and headed towards the city. It's the first time I'm so far away from my territory, and I must admit the feeling of freedom is wonderful. On the way we talked and laughed as if we had known each other for years. Lexi encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone when shopping for clothes. I remembered Any, she would have done the same, she had been trying for years to get me out of my safety zone, it was hard for me that she is not here with me now. I listened to Lexi. I decided it was time for a change. We bought everything we needed and headed back to the castle because I have training. Lexi also comes to practice, she says that this week the practices are easier because the coach is out of town. I promised that I would do my best and not give up.