Rejected and Redesired

"I reject you, Maire . You aren't worthy to be my mate..." With each word of his, my heart bled. The enthusiasm with which I'd prepared for tonight wore off, as the realisation of his words dawned on me. __He'd rejected me._ my second chance mate had rejected me. He said I wasn't worthy. Through teary gaze, I watched as his ex clung to him like a koala. I turned to leave. "Did you ever think I'd be mates with you?" His words made me halt. "Your mother is a rogue, your father a mere warrior and you're just as pathetic as she is. Just leave this pack." He sneered. With eyes blazing with fury, I turned to face him. He was obviously startled by my action. "I, Marie , reject you, Lucian , as my mate. I may look pathetic to you, but I swear on my dead mother's grave-" I let my words hang, as I took a step forward. "-I'll be back. And I'll claim everything I've lost. That's a promise...loser."