Rejected By My Mate, Chosen By Fate
Chapter 28

I sat in the bathtub, enjoying my bubble bath, it just feels so refreshing after a long day. I wash myself properly, getting ready for dinner which will be ready soon. Since I’ve been forced to work according to a schedule in the past, I’ve gotten used to mastering the time for everything.

“Evelyn, you really shouldn’t have done that.” Tara just blurted out all of a sudden.

‘What? What should I not have done?’ I questioned, completely oblivious of what she meant.

“You should not have done what you did with Kayden.” She started and I finally realized what she was talking about.

‘What are you going on about now Tara? You’re talking like we actually did something bad. Is it so wrong to k**s and cuddle with the one I love?’ I questioned and she sighed.

It is true. After declaring our feelings for each other, we kissed and cuddled together on my bed while he told me funny stories about his younger days which had me laughing most of the time.

Kayden practically spent the whole afternoon with me and we had a lot of fun. It was the best time ever and I really loved it. I wish everyday could turn out like that. I’m just glad that little miss Margallo didn’t show up or find out.

“I’m being serious here Evelyn, being so close to and romancing with a man who has already found his mate and is going to claim her in a few days is just plain foolish.” Tara advised and I rolled my eyes.

I drained the soapy water and washed up my body with clean water.

‘Oh come on now Tara, you sneaky little She wolf. I know you enjoyed it as well. In fact you had a pretty good time as well. If you’re so against my kissing and cuddling with Kayden, then why didn’t you say anything when it happened. Why didn’t you react and protest? You were silent the whole time and now you’re being a hypocrite.’ I said and washed my hair properly.

“Seriously? Now I’m the hypocrite? You’ve become very naughty Evelyn, you’ve started blaming me for everything. I’m very upset with you.” Tara said and I sighed.

Honestly, she can be such a drama queen at times.

‘Alright, I’m sorry. You know I was just kidding.’ I apologized to her and tied the large towel around my body.

“I know, but hearing you apologize just feels so good to the ear.” Tara said and I rolled my eyes.

I rubbed on some body lotion and picked out one of the large maternity gowns that I’ve been wearing for a while. All my old clothes don’t fit anymore so Elsie bought new clothes for me. They were twice my normal size but I just had to wear them for the safety of my child.

I did my normal routine and left my room, heading for the dining room. I was the first to arrive and shortly after, Elsie and the maid appeared and she directed the maid on how to arrange the food on the table.

After that, she came to me and kissed me on the cheek. “Someone looks happy today, how’s my little bundle of joy doing?” She said to me before bending down a bit and talking to my belly. I smiled at the sight.

I also wanted to ask her how she was managing her pregnancy lately. She’s about two months gone and she’s been sick ever since she took in.

The doctor said that it’s normal and that everything is fine, she told us that each shewolf’s system differed from the other.

In some cases, the body would barely react to the change of accommodating another life within. Like in my case, I had no symptoms at all, I might never have known I was pregnant if that incident didn’t take place. I guess it was probably because I was deeply depressed at the time and thus, it affected my body’s reaction to the pregnancy. After finding out, I began having a few symptoms during my first trimester but thankfully they were not adverse so I was able to cope nicely.

Just the normal occasional feeling of nausea, vomiting and extreme tiredness. I was also affected by continuous mood swings, it was so much to the point that sometimes, I’d just start crying without being offended. Luckily, the symptoms did not persist for long. About a few weeks later, the nausea and the extreme mood swings stopped but the tiredness and general weakness hasn’t gone away yet. I entered my third trimester about a few weeks ago and so far, it’s been the most demanding.

I always feel overweight lately and I can’t do most things. My feet are swollen and I can’t really stand much. The baby kicks at odd hours in the night and prevents me from sleeping.

So far, my contractions are the most frequent. I usually feel these mild, irregular contractions as a slight tightness in my abdomen.

I’ve also experienced backaches and shortness of breath. I’ve also experienced heartburns on a few occasions but the most annoying symptom I’d give anything to stop is my frequent urination. My bladder feels like a leaking tank and I can’t hold any pee in. I’ve unknowingly peed myself on a few occasions but it’s lucky that no one has ever found out. I’d honestly die of shame if they did.

There is also another category of females whose body reacts vigorously or negatively to the change and Elsie unfortunately fell into that category. She’s been ill for a while now. There are days when she can barely get up from bed, she’s been experiencing a lot of nausea and vomiting and so the doctor suggested she eat crackers continuously to help with the nausea. Sometimes, she wakes up to a mild fever and she seems to experience cramping a lot. I really feel sorry for her and always pray that she overcomes this.

Seeing Alpha Richard there for her all the time, always taking care of her and making her smile is the best thing ever. It really warms my heart. I’m happy that my sister has a loving mate who supports her during this difficult time.

Luckily the doctor revealed that much of her symptoms would go away when she entered the second trimester and her body was relaxed enough and adjusted to carrying a child. Thus, I’m pleasantly surprised to see her looking so happy and strong today.

I motion to one of the maids to go to my room and get me my notepad. The maid left and came back with my note and the pen. I scribbled some words down, asking Elsie if she was feeling alright.

She read it and smiled. “I’m absolutely fine, thank you for asking.” She thanked me and I frowned before writing a message which reminded her that she had made a rule which stated that we shouldn’t say sorry or thank you to each other.

“I completely forgot.” She said sheepishly.

I wrote to her not to thank me ever again and also requested that she refrain from straining herself too much so that her health wouldn’t deteriorate once again. She then promised me that she would rest in her room after dinner. I smiled at her and she took a seat beside me, on the left.

Shortly after, Alpha Richard arrived and he kissed her before asking how she felt. She said she was feeling much better.

Ana also came and also asked Elsie the same thing and got the very same reply.

Kayden arrived and sat on the chair beside me on the right.

I soon felt something on my hand and I looked under the table to see that Kayden had placed his hand on mine. He winked at me and I turned away shyly and blushed furiously.

“We’re about to eat dinner, where’s Margallo?” Elsie directed the question at Kayden.

“I don’t know, I haven’t seen her since she got back. Maybe she might be in the garden.” Kayden said. Elsie was just about to tell Emily to go look for Margallo and inform her that dinner was ready when the said person arrived.

“What’s this I see, were you about to just start dinner without me?” She questioned dramatically.

“Of course not, we’ve been waiting for your arrival. I was just about to send someone to call you.” Elsie explained.

“Whatever.” Margallo dismissed her and I frowned. Really? That was so rude. I understand that they can tolerate her because she’s Kayden’s mate but I don’t know if I can, at least not for long.

She looked at me and our eyes met, she then glared at me before walking behind my chair.

I never would have expected what she did but thankfully, I got quick warning or else it would have been a disaster.

I didn’t notice her hands on my chair but Tara did. “Evelyn, something doesn’t feel right. I think Margallo is up to something, be ready.” She told me and I wondered what she was talking about.

I didn’t have time to think as Margallo forcefully stole the chair from right under me, taking me by surprise and almost making me fall.

I noticed the moment under my a*s and quickly grabbed onto the dinner table for support. It wasn’t enough to break the fall after she’d taken her chair. The weight of my baby pressed on me and my legs hurt terribly due to the awkward position.

Luckily, Kayden saw what happened and he grabbed hold of me, catching me in his embrace in record time.

“Margallo! Why the hell did you do that?” Kayden yelled her name and everyone stood up from the table. “Margallo, why would you do that? My sister could have been seriously hurt if not for Kayden.” Elsie said, obviously trying her best to keep up her decorum.

“This is totally unacceptable, if you wanted to sit on that chair, you could have simply asked. Causing harm to others for your own selfish motives is just plain wicked. You’re lucky nothing happened to my daughter or else you would have seen the worst of me.” Ana threatened and that was the first time I saw her be so aggressive.

“Margallo, you have to apologize to her.” Alpha Richard stated and seeing all of them stand up for me like that, realizing the fact that I’m not alone is the best feeling ever but what Margallo had done diminished the feeling, leaving me shaken.

The shock of what just happened was so much that my heart was beating terribly against my chest.

“Alpha Richard, with all due respect, I’m not apologizing to this mute bitch.” She said and rolled her eyes, leaving everyone flabbergasted.

“What the f**k is wrong with you? What gives you the right to call her names? Why would you steal her chair from right under her? Can’t you see she’s heavily pregnant? Do you want something to happen to her child?” Kayden berated her, practically fuming while I held on to him, not letting go.

“What is wrong with me? Are you seriously asking me that, Kayden? I’m your mate and you have absolutely no right to speak to me in that tone. She’s the one who apparently has issues. She’s already mated and is even pregnant but she’s still chasing after other people’s mates. This table is full of chairs so why did she only decide to sit beside you. Can’t you see that she’s a horny little whore looking for the next d**k to f**k her?” She questioned and my mouth fell open, tears gathering at the edge of my eyes.

She apparently has a problem with me but she has no right to go insulting me like that. Once again, I feel unfortunate for not being able to defend myself.

“How dare you?” Kayden raged and shocked everyone by slapping Margallo right across the face. I had never seen him so angry before.

“Kayden, what the hell?! How dare you raise your hand to me?” Margallo questioned, holding her bruised red cheek. I could see tears in her eyes and that sight alone gave a lot of consolation and satisfaction.

“Serves her right, next time she’ll think twice before insulting us.” Tara said and I had to agree with her.

“I slapped you because you deserve it, what makes you think you’re better than her? She is a member of this family so you have to treat her with respect. This is a warning to you, you’d better not repeat this mistake or I’ll not hesitate to do the same thing.” Kayden answered harshly.

Margallo surprised us all by her next action. She started ruining dinner by dragging the tablecloth down, thus throwing all the food on the floor and as she did, she screamed and cried like a mad woman.

After she’d done that, she looked at the mess she’d made on the floor with bated breath before bringing her eyes back to all of us.

“You’ll pay for this, all of you! I promise you’ll pay dearly for this.” She threatened and stormed off crying.