Rejected By My Mate, Chosen By Fate
Chapter 12

She read it and looked at me.

“Is everything you’ve written down really true?” She questioned and I nodded. “Oh my, you poor dear. You’ve been through so much and I’m truly shocked that you’re still alive and well. I can’t believe the members of your own pack could be so brutal to you, they honestly don’t deserve to live after being so mean to you, especially that silly Alpha. It’s harsh and evil to give such a grave punishment to a crime that wasn’t even proved.” She said angrily and I smiled at her.

I hadn’t written down the fact that Zephyr had raped and rejected me because I didn’t want to tell anyone about it. It’s just too terrible to share and I really just want to forget all about it.

I took the book and wrote that I just wanted to forget everything about what had happened to me in the past and that I wanted more than anything to start a new life and be the best version of myself.

She smiled after reading it and patted my head warmly. “I guess the goddess has seen your suffering and looked upon you with grace and that is why she made it so that we could meet each other. You’ve suffered a lot in your life but that ends now. From now on, you’ll only get the best in life and I’ll absolutely make sure of it. I’ll always be here for you and you can take me as a mother while I’ll take you as my daughter.” The woman assured me and I couldn’t resist the urge to hug her, she hugged back too.

“How old are you?” She questioned and I pulled away and took the book to write down my age.

“You’re 18, so have you found your mate yet?” She questioned me and I paused, contemplating whether to tell her the truth or not. I really don’t want to lie to her so I just wrote that I found my mate the previous day but he beat me up and then rejected me. She read it and she hugged me again.

“I’m really so sorry for your troubles dear, I feel so angry and disgusted to find out that they are really people in this world who can find it in their hearts to be so inhumane to someone as special as you. You should be treated kindly and should always be kept happy because you are special. They have absolutely no idea how hard it must be for you, not being able to express yourself. They have no idea that they play with something you would give anything to have. Instead of saying kind words and spreading positivity with their tongues, they use it to say such mean words that hurt other people’s feelings. They are such ungrateful people and they’ll surely get their rewards.” She spoke angrily and I was surprised because it was as if she had read my mind.

I truly would give anything to be able to speak even if it’s just for one day. The ability to be able to verbally express myself, to hear myself laugh, to hear myself cry, to be able to sing is what I crave for.

They were absolutely oblivious to the fact that I envied them each time they spoke. They really don’t realize how lucky they are, being able to talk.

The fact that people don’t value something until they lose it is really true and since I’ve never had a voice, I would do absolutely anything to get one, if that’s even possible.

I sigh remembering that I was born mute so it’s definitely impossible to recover something that was never lost.

“It’s OK Evelyn, at least we’re still alive.” Tara spoke and I smiled at hearing her voice, it felt so refreshing.

‘I guess you were right, we really are half were cat.’ I joked and she giggled.

“What are you thinking about?” Ana questioned, realizing I was deeply immersed in my thoughts. I shook my head, trying to imply that I wasn’t really thinking of anything.

“Alright, are you hungry?” She questioned and I was glad that she had decided not to push the matter forward but I was more excited that I would finally be able to eat something, I’m starving. I nodded yes and she smiled.

“I thought so. Wait here, I’ll go get you something to eat.” She said and left for the fireplace. She opened up a pot and a delicious aroma overtook the place which soon had me salivating.

She served the food and brought it to me and because I just felt like I could trust her, I didn’t think twice before eating it. The food was delicious and it gave me a little bit of my strength back.

I wrote a thank you note to her and she smiled before taking away the empty dish. I tried to get up from the bed but I instantly felt dizzy and fell back down.

“Please don’t try to get up yet, you haven’t completely recovered from your fever and your wounds must still hurt.” She cautioned and I sighed.

I knew it was going to take a little while for the last beating to heal but as always , I like to push myself. “You’re going to have to rest a little while longer if you want to break your fever.” She advised and I nodded.

I laid back down and closed my eyes to sleep , the wind from the curtain making it easier for the dreary hands of sleep to wrap me in its warm embrace and before long, I was fast asleep.

* * *

He hit me hard across the face, making me fall backwards, the sting was almost deafening and it hurt like hell.

My vision blurred probably because I hadn’t eaten yet and I had barely recovered from my dilemma when I felt his boot come in contact with my stomach, causing me to curl up in a ball as b***d poured out from my mouth.

“So you thought you could escape me, you ungrateful bitch! I’ll surely teach you a lesson, I won’t let you spend one more day of your miserable life in the world of the living.” He seethed and kicked my side this time, emanating a sick crack which was probably the breaking of my ribcage.

I vomited more b***d and the pain I felt was so excruciating that it was indescribable, tears were the last thing I could think about because death seemed a better option.

My eyes widened in shock , despite the pain when I saw Zephyr bring out a knife from only the goddess knows where. He stooped down and caressed my face softly.

“Does it hurt? Is the pain unbearable? Well I can take it away if you want, just the blink of an eye and it will all be over. You don’t even have to ask. You’ve suffered so much in this world and it should already be clear that this world just isn’t for you, you’ll never be able to rise against your adversaries, you will never be anything more than the pack slave and you can’t run from me, because I’ll never leave you alone. I’ll find you anywhere you run to and I’ll make sure to put an end to your miserable life once and for all.” He said and kissed my lips before stabbing the knife deep into my stomach and twisting it around, carefully mutilating my guts. More b***d poured out of my mouth and I smiled as life quickly slipped out of me, it’s finally over. I can now rest in the peaceful abode of the goddess.

I felt sharp and hurried taps on my shoulder and my eyes quickly flew open, beads of perspiration surrounding my forehead. When my vision cleared, it fell on Ana and I released a huge sigh.

“Please calm down dear, you were turning so much in your bed that I almost thought you were having a seizure. I became worried sick.” Ana said and I pulled an apologetic face , more grateful than ever that the whole scene of Zephyr beating and finally killing me had all been just a nightmare, a very terrible nightmare.

“Did you have a nightmare?” She questioned and I nodded. “I’m so sorry about that, do you want to talk about it?” She questioned me and I shook my head in the negative. I don’t even want to remember it, if that’s even possible.

“I understand, there are just some things that must be kept to oneself and since you’re going to be living with me from now on, I’ll have to respect your wishes and give you your own personal space when you need it, but just remember that I’ll always be here for you if you need someone to talk to.” She said with a smile and stood up, she had been sitting beside me on the bed.

I grabbed her hand, stopping her from leaving and pulled her into a hug that I soon snuggled into. I just felt inclined to because this woman was certainly more than an angel to me. Not only had she saved my life and taken me in when everyone else, including my own family had rejected me, she also understood me so well, it was like she was reading me like a book.

With Ana I felt safe, even more than I ever had with my own mother. She let me hug her for a few more minutes before she finally pulled away.

“You know, you remind me very much of my own daughter. She used to be just like you, except that she was more of a loud mouth.” Ana said as she approached the windows and pulled the curtains up, allowing rays of sunshine to flow into the room.

She turned and saw the questioning look I had on my face and she laughed. “My daughter’s name is Elsheldar but everyone just calls her Elsie.” Ana said and I took my book and pen and wrote down a sentence , asking where she was.

“She’s married now, she’s the Luna of our pack.” Ana said lightly and my eyes widened in primal shock.