The Alpha’s Rejected And Broken Mate
Chapter 63

Amber

POV

I was crying on my bed, feeling absolutely wretched and angry, let's not forget about angry, when there came the sudden sound of loud thumping footsteps approaching and then, my door literally flew off its hinges as Alpha Rowan broke it down. Was he crazy?

"What on earth" I cried, getting to my feet and staring at him incredulously. Had he lost his mind?

Boy did he look pissed. I thought we had had enough of arguing, but apparently, that wasn't the case. His hands were clenched into fists and he was breathing heavily like he'd just run a marathon or something. There was sweat dripping off his brow and behind him, I could see the very nervous face of Laurence. Not that Laurence was interfering or anything, he was merely watching what was going down. Coward.

"You betrayed me" boomed Alpha Rowan.

I was more than a little angry myself right now. Was it too much to ask for privacy around here? I mean, considering I couldn't leave, it was the least he could f*****g do. Goddamnit.

"Get over yourself" I snarled, standing tall, even as he towered over me. Damn, he was big. But I wasn't about to be intimidated, just because of his size. Even without a wolf, I would not be cowed. I stared at him, directly into his eyes, my own eyes blazing. "You just used your alpha tone on me or did you forget already," I said sarcastically, folding my arms and giving him what for: "I can't leave you, bastard, so why don't you do me a favor and get out of my room." I was fed up with this man already and now he was provoking me further. I eyed Laurence, but the other man's face was grim, tentative, as though he feared approaching the alpha in the current mood he was in. He was going to be no help at all I thought to myself, as I glared at the Alpha. "You're nothing but a liar" he accused me, pointing his finger at me. "Who did you open your legs for you slut? Was it that bastard Darius?"

I gave a shocked inhale, while Laurence face-palmed himself, watching the scene wide-eyed. "Oh man" whispered Laurence to himself "not cool man, not cool at all."

"Are you trying to tell me that you're a virgin" I countered back, shaking my head "because I just met your ex-girlfriend who is pregnant with your child. How dare you imply I'm a slut, you man w***e" I hissed. My hands clenched into fists. I was close to hitting the man. He had some nerve!

Laurence was eyeing the both of us with fascination and looked nervous. As well he should because right now my infamous temper was coming out. "If I could reject your sorry a*s I would," I told him hotly "you're a right bastard and you don't deserve me!" I exclaimed.

"How dare you" thundered Alpha Rowan, advancing on me as I backed up a few steps, not wanting him to invade my personal space. "You don't get to decide what I want to do with my life" I snapped "nor did you have any right to confine me to your pack. The second I work out a way to get the hell out of here, I'm done."

His eyes were constantly flashing between black and his normal color, indicating his wolf was continually rising to the surface. I didn't care. It didn't scare me. I was used to my father who was a real piece of work. Alpha Rowan was nothing compared to him, I realized to myself, perhaps being a tad bit naive or maybe arrogant was the right word. Yes. I was being arrogant.

"You think you can walk away from me" Alpha Rowan said incredulously, with a hint of possessiveness in his tone. The possessiveness in his gaze made me shudder as he reached out a hand and firmly tucked it under my chin, making me look at him. "You think you can call the shots, little girl" he whispered, his eyes now pitch black and no longer continuing to change. His wolf had taken over. "Think that I will let you get away with everything, but I won't" he hissed, and then he leaned forward.

I froze where I stood, a foolish move to make, but my feet were planted on the floor and my body was beginning to tremble. Laurence was still in the doorway, looking at me helplessly, not wanting to approach the alpha when his wolf was in control and I couldn't blame him for that. At first thought, I assumed he was leaning into kiss me, as one arm wrapped around my waist and I struggled uselessly in his grasp, his grip strong, stronger than I was, pulling me in towards him until my face was inches from his. His eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "I think I know what I want now" he purred as I tried to lean backward, tried to move him, shove him, anything that might work. I felt his other hand pull the hair back from my face a little and then he sniffed me, licking the nape of my neck. My eyes widened in horror and I looked towards Laurence, begging him to help me, suspecting that I knew what Alpha Rowan was about to do next and not wanting any part of it. 'Help me' I mouthed to Laurence but he shook his head, looking at me remorsefully. "I'm sorry but I can't" he whispered, apologetically as I glared at him.

I flinched as I felt his mouth on my neck, my arms moving to try and push him away, but he laughed at my attempts, shaking his head. "So weak" he murmured, his breath on my neck, "but so beautiful" he muttered to himself.

I felt his canines as they pushed out of his mouth and the tip of them at my neck and further attempted to get away.

"Don't do this" I begged, pleading with him, my voice shaky now and my confidence has completely gone "please, god, don't do this Rowan." Anything but this I thought to myself miserably.

He just looked at me with his dark eyes, a small smile curved on his lips. "I'm not Rowan" he growled simply and then I felt it, the most excruciating pain I have ever felt as he bit down, hard, blood trickling down my shoulder. The bastard had not been gentle. He continued to bite down as I struggled, before going limp, conceding defeat, tears trickling down my cheeks. I had dreamed of the day when I might be marked by a loving husband or mate, and this had now been taken away from me. He slowly, carefully withdrew, and then licked the wound clean, looking satisfied.

But the pain didn't lessen. If anything it grew worse and I dropped to the floor, curling up in a foetal position, screaming at the top of my lungs. Laurence came rushing in as Alpha Rowan's eyes returned to normal. "What the hell did you do to her" I heard Laurence shout at Alpha Rowan.

"Oh my god" Rowan whispered, kneeling beside me. I smacked him on the shoulder, but he merely winced and continued to stay there. "I'm so sorry, so sorry. I can't believe he took over and marked you" he added.

It was more than a little late for apologies. My stomach churned and I turned my head and vomited, Rowan leaning out of the way, Laurence just staring down looking pale. I had no clue what was going on, only that the pain was neverending and I was becoming warm, the heat almost overwhelming me and becoming intolerable. "It hurts" I whimpered and Rowan made a move to pick me up, but again, I shoved him away.

"Damnit Amber, let me help" he growled in frustration but I shook my head, being stubborn in between screams. I curled up into a tighter ball, hating him, hating Laurence, and hating myself. I should have left when I had the chance, instead of staying and letting myself be used like this. Now I had been marked against my consent and I was angry and full of bitterness as well. If I could have plunged a knife into Rowan right then, I think I would have. That's how full of rage and violence I was feeling.

The pain intensified and then I screamed as I felt my ankle suddenly move of its own accord, breaking and then moving. My eyes widened. Oh s**t, this can't be happening, I thought dazed and confused. Rowan looked over at Laurence and then stood up, shifting the bed to the side. "I can't believe it" I heard him shout to Laurence "but I think she might be shifting."

Was I shifting? Is this what the pain was? I had heard that the first transformation or shift was painful and this was extremely painful. Another bone broke and I screamed, feeling the urge to vomit again. My hands scrabbled for something to grip, claw at, my nails digging into the floor.

"Alright Amber calm down" soothed Rowan, kneeling beside me once more as I glared up at him "you need to go with it and not work against it."

Easy for him to say, something told me his transformation was not this painful and why was I suddenly shifting anyway. As far as I knew I didn't have a wolf so what had suddenly brought this on? Then I gasped as realization dawned. He had marked me and caused this to happen! Another broken bone, more whimpering from me. It felt like it was going on forever, my bones slowly breaking one by one as I screamed, shifting slowly, the heat continues to build until I felt like I might erupt or explode. Then just as quickly, the pain was gone and I was standing there, staring at a wide-eyed and opened-mouthed Laurence and Rowan. I blinked, my eyes focussing on everything. I felt massive, my paws as I lifted them, appearing to be huge. I was white, snow white and as I looked in my reflection I saw that I had the most amazing purple eyes as well. I was white all over. I had never seen a white wolf before and hadn't even known they existed, but the proof was right in front of me.

I was fascinated with myself. My wolf began to speak to me. My name is Lilac and it's very nice to meet you, child. It's been a long time but worth the wait, don't you think?

Did this happen because he marked me? It's nice to meet you too Lilac but I'm kind of angry right now.

I understand and yes, this is because he marked us. His alpha blood mixed with our own and was enough to set off your transformation and bring me to the surface.

So what. What he did was still wrong.

I know child and I am very angry at our mate too. But you need to go back to your human form now, because this shfit took a lot out of you. We are a special wolf, one that's rare and unique. Just like you.

How do I go back to being human? What do you mean we're special and unique? In what way?

I'll tell you when the time is right. For now though, in order to go back to being human, you need to picture yourself as human, all the way from the color of your hair and eyes, to the tips of your toes. Do you think you can do that?

Of course.

I had to stop speaking to Lilac in order to picture myself as human. I pictured my red hair, my green eyes, my pale skin and everything else I could think of, while Rowan and Laurence stared at me like complete idiots. Slowly, I began to shift, wincing at the sound of bones shifting and readjusting. Thankfully, this time it didn't hurt so much, and I was more than a little relieved to find myself standing there in human form again. Even if I was naked. My clothes had ripped when I shifted. Rowan's eyes fluttered a bit and he gasped. "You're a white wolf, I can't believe it" he gaped.

I gave a shrug and gave him a dirty look, while Laurence hovered in the doorway again, a puzzled expression on his face. I wondered what he was thinking about.

"I guess I have you to thank for it. If you hadn't marked me then I never would have shifted" I snapped, still pissed at him.

He looks at me with remorse, but I don't want to hear it. "Please leave," I say coldly, very aware that I no longer had a door for privacy "I would like to rest now."

He opens his mouth as though about to protest, but Laurence grabs hold of his arm and begins to urgently whisper something in his ear. I see Alpha Rowan frown and then glance at me. "For what it's worth, I'm sorry," he says quietly before allowing Laurence to drag him from the room. I scowl at the open door and then a wave of dizziness overcomes me and I stagger to the bed, climbing in carefully, and close my eyes, letting the darkness overtake me.