Reject

Walking to lunch with Johnny was awkward to say the least. Actually so far all day seem to be awkward. It started with my first period, a guy walked in whispered something to the teacher then walked through the center isle of the class and inhaled deeply. A hint of panic rushed through me, and I couldn't help but think he was looking for me. But thank god I smelt like Johnny. During my second period, the same thing happened and break was even worse. The guys from Midnight looked tense and on high alert. Come lunch my scent was starting to fade through Johnny's, that's how I now ended up with Johnny's arm around my shoulder as he hugged me close to his body.

We sat in the reck hall with a couple others. A shy girl name Nova Garcia like the car and a tall guy who seemed to be Nova's mate, Rony parker. As I sat with Johnny I heard a girl squeal from across the room, looking over I saw my sister getting up looking disgusted and soaking wet. A girl sitting across from her snarled as they both eyed each other. A small chuckle escaped my lips as Johnny, Nova and Rony watched the scene as well.

"Looks like Jackie doused Laura." Johnny chuckled shaking his head. Jackie? I furrowed my brow wondering if that was Jackie Moses, Rowan's intended Mate.

As if to answer my question Novas small voice spoke up. "Thats Rowan's girlfriend-"

"Ok well I better get going I need to use the restroom." I spoke up, standing and taking Johnny by surprise. He stood up with me giving me a hug as he whispered in my ear.

"Just marking you, just incase." He rubbed his cheek to mine, before we parted and I left the area, my heart was pounding in my chest as I pictured Jackie. She was small, petite pretty girl she looked the part of a Luna, like she was groomed for it. Of course she had a temper if she hosed my sister, which I'm sure she deserved.

Walking to the girls bathroom I felt a tug on my arm, as nails dug into my skin and dragged my to the girls bathroom. I twisted to get free, when I turned around I saw a fuming Laura.

"Take off you shirt and give it to me." I looked at her shocked.

"No."

"Dallas I said give it to me!" She pulled the hem of the shirt up exposing my abdomen. I smacked her hands away harshly as she jumped back hissing.

"No Laura, this isn't even my shirt either, I can't just give it to you."

She rolled her eyes "I know who's shirt it is you've been smelling like him all day, and does it look like I give a damn. No, so give the fucking thing to me." She came at me with her nails and I shoved past her.

"No! You got what you deserve." I started walking to the door.

"All because Jackie said Rowan might have found his mate, and I said it might be me?" He voice laced heavy with sarcasm, "you know what keep your shirt I'm sure I can find another person willing to help." She walked past me flipping me off, as I bared my teeth at her.

Thinking back I couldn't help but feel a little guilty, Rowan wasn't paying attention to Jackie because he was set on trying to find me. I felt bad for Jackie. I couldn't help it as I laugh as the scene of Jackie and Laura played out again in my mind.

Walking out of the restroom I had to control my laughter or people would think I was crazy. I turned the corner making my way to the outfield where I would spend my last 2 periods in the gym. I dreaded it because I would soon face Rowan, hopefully not too soon.

But my wish backfired on me and it seemed the goddess her self had it out for me.

I opened the door to the gym peering in making sure no one was inside. It was completely empty and I was happy for it. Closing the door carefully behind myself, I placed my book bag on the floor by the boxing ring, and slowly walked to the punching bags and dummies.

I was angry and frustrated with everything that was happeneing I needed a source of release. Taking off the shift Johnny let me borrow and staying in my sports bra and jeans I attacked the dummy full force. Head strikes with just my palm then a hard right kick to the side, a one two three motion was set. The only sound in the gym was the pounding of my fists and the sound of my breathing. I was focused, taking all my anger out on the doll in front of me. First stupid Rowan then my sister...oh my sister I attacked the dummy harder thinking about Laura. Then i thought back to Rowan...my motions slowed as I thought of him.

His hard chest and chizled features he looked like a God. But he was stupid and probably a block head. Ugh I couldn't mate with a block head.

"A block head huh? That's the first time someone's ever called me that."

The hairs on the back of my neck stood up, as a cold shiver ran down my spin. Oh god I was thinking out loud again, I couldn't believe myself in that moment I wished I could disappear.

Slowly turning around I saw Rowan with his ams crossed over his chest. His muscle bulged and flexed under his white shirt. He raised an eyebrow as he noticed me watching him look at me.

"So your the one who's been running from me since yesterday." He stalked toward me, slight panic set in as I looked for an exit but found none.

I was glued to my spot where I stood, it felt like my legs were cemented in place. My heart rate picked up and my palm started to sweat. I couldn't believe it, my luck was so bad that here he was standing right in front of me.

"Well are you going to say anything.....mate?" He spoke the word mate as if acid and it burnt him.

I couldn't speak but just watch him as he stood only a foot in front of me, he slowly walked an agonizing circle around me, eyeing me up and down.

"So I guess I'll just do all the talking right?" I felt a lump of my hair be lifted then dropped, he poked my backside and I hissed jumping away. "Feisty...I like that."

"Get away from me." I moved away from him closer to the wall behind me. He was blocking me in and I knew it but I was small and he was big, in a tight space I would win.

He clicked his tounge against his teeth twice, still walking closer to me. "Now, now, you know I can't do that kitten. We need to talk first."

Taking another step back, I was now wedged between the practices dummies and I didn't like the feeling of being trapped. "Talk about what? I don't even know you."

"Aww how sweet you think I don't know. Isn't that the reason you told Johnny boy to let you borrow his shirt? Trying to hid yourself from me, naughty girl."

"Your crazy." My words were harsh even for me, and speaking them out to him made me feel a stab of pain. He leaned his face in closer in front of me.

"Just a little bit." His breath faned my face as he spoke, and like air being taken from the room he stepped back giving me space. "But you know and I know very well your my mate and I'm..." He paused for a brief moment then turned away "yours, but I'm not interested so..." He continued to step back till he was several feet from me, as he stopped walking and turned around to look away from me.

I stood their frozen to my spot, not understand what was going on. Was he about to....he wouldn't...would he?

"I guess there's only one real option right?" He had turned around and was now facing me. "What's you name?" My body was being treacherous to me today because I spoke without wanting to.

"Dallas...Dallas Don" as I spoke my name I saw the corner of his lip turn up just slightly but quickly vanish.

He inhaled deeply as he spoke clear "I Rowan Midnight, up and coming Alpha to the Midnight Pack, Reject this mating the goddess has given me with you," no...my heart was tearing from the inside, the pain in my chest was nothing like I had felt before. It made me buckle as I fell clutching my chest. His voice was dull as if he was bored. "Dallas Don, and further more strip you of any and all titles and rights you would have had as my mate." His voice had changed, it faltered when he spoke the last words, as if it was taking a toll on him but he wasn't trying to show it.

He took a step back towards the door, he didn't bother looking at me anymore as I kneeled hunched over on the floor clutching my chest. All I heard were the sound of his foot steps leaving the gym.

How could he? My breathing came out deep and ragged, as I thought about it more, he was right. I was nothing and he had everything. But...we were mates...maybe it was my fault I shouldn't have ran I should have spoken up.

I couldn't stay there any second longer, I grabbed my stuff and quickly i ran out the door into the woods. I needed time to process the fact that I was just rejected and he didn't even know me.