CRAVING MY REJECTED MATE - CHAPTER 5&6

(Is she my mate?)
“Henry, Liam” I muttered As I changed my direction, I came across the most shocking thing of my life. Alpine, the person I had tried my best to ignore all these years, the one who made my secondary school life unbearable, was in the same department and at the same level as me. How was this possible? She graduate before me so why is she here? Is this some sort of plan to torment me for years?
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I swiftly turned my head to the other side, hoping she wouldn’t notice me, but it seemed she already saw me because I could hear her scoff from where I stood.

In the midst of not knowing where to sit, it felt like the whole class was against me.

“Niylah, come sit here,” Nova’s voice called out, and I shifted to her side. She gestured to the seat beside her, and I nodded before walking over to sit beside her.

“So, your name is Niyla,” Liam remarked as I passed by him. I nodded before taking my seat beside Nova.

I placed my notes on the table, feeling the heat seeping out of my body as the lecturer began the class. The topic felt oddly familiar to me; I had been researching my department’s work ever since I got admission to this school. As a business student, studying felt like second nature to me. If they gave me an exam today, I’m sure I wouldn’t fail.

I listened carefully to the lecturer, absorbing every bit of knowledge. Learning never ends, right?

As the class ended, students started leaving one by one, each person with their gossip friend.

My eyes shifted to the Alpine side, and I was surprised to catch her staring at me. I knew I couldn’t escape her; I just hoped her torment wouldn’t be too much.

I stood up from my seat, ready to leave, when I heard Nova’s voice from behind.

“I haven’t given you permission to stand up,” she said, and I froze in place. Did I really need permission from her to do anything?

“Sit down,” Hilda’s voice followed, and I quietly took my seat again.

I hadn’t heard Ivory’s voice yet. Maybe it was just her nature to stay quiet, or perhaps she was pretending.

They told me to sit down while they kept talking among themselves. I wondered if this was another way of navigating through life.

I couldn’t believe my ears hearing them discuss how to have segz with a man. They were shameless. I just hoped their conversation wouldn’t influence me.

“Hey Niylah, you can get going,” a voice I didn’t recognize said. I turned back to see Ivory’s eyes on me. Did she just speak to me?

“I said you can get going,” she repeated. Hilda and Nova could only stare at her without saying a word. I wondered if she was the one controlling them.

I stood up, ready to leave, but Alpine’s eyes were still on me. If I stepped outside now, there was no way she wouldn’t come after me. The only thing holding her back was sitting close to a rich girl she might know. What if I left them alone and headed back home and Alpine come for me?

No, I’d rather stay than face humiliation from Alpine. My eyes landed on the floor, and I flashed Ivory an awkward smile. “I’ll wait till you guys are done,” I said, and she gave me a questioning look.

“Are you saying no to my command?” she asked, and I shook my head in denial.

“No, I’m not,” I replied.

“Then stand up and get out of here!” Hilda screamed, and I stood up, walking away instantly.

I held my bag tightly to my chest, praying inwardly for Alpine not to follow me.

The moment I stepped out of the hall, I felt a hand on my back, and I froze. “Alpine!” my mind screamed as I turned back, but it was someone different.

It was Liam next to him was Henry, whose gaze was intense. I wondered why his eyes were always on his forehead. Did he ever smile?

“What about the cloth I gave you earlier?” he asked, releasing his hand from my shoulder.

“At home. I’ll wash it and bring it for you tomorrow,” I said, seeing Henry eyes widen in surprise.

Liam and Hendy exchanged a glance, and Henry walked away without looking back.

“As you can see, the cloth belongs to him,” Liam said awkwardly, and my mouth formed an “O.”

“I have no idea,” I said, and he nodded understandingly.

“My name is Liam,” he said, gesturing for a handshake. I stared at him for a moment, wondering about his intentions. He didn’t seem like a poor guy, and his stance suggested he might be a billionaire’s son, so why was he acting so nice?

I felt his hand reaching out, and we shook hands. “Nice meeting you,” he said, and I nodded.

“Same here,” I replied as he let go of my hand.

“See you around,” he said, walking away, and my eyes followed him.

I couldn’t believe a guy like him had just shaken my hand; it still felt like a dream.

In that moment, my mind went blank, and my vision blurred. I grabbed onto the nearby pole, resting my hand on it.

“What’s happening to me?” I wondered, tears welling up. I felt a hint of a headache, but suddenly my body felt okay again. I stood up straight, my eyes filled with questions.

“What is that,” I questioned myself.

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Henry’s POV

I burst through the door, running inside the house. My body was reacting strangely, feeling hot inside while shivering.

I stripped off my clothes, revealing my naked chest, and collapsed heavily on the couch.

I felt the same way as I did yesterday when I met that mysterious girl. I wondered what was happening between us.

Maybe she could be my mate. I’m celebrating my 22nd birthday soon, and I’ve had my wolf since I turned 18. Since then, I’ve been searching for my mate. My urge for her grew stronger each week, leading me to seek solace in other females.

My dad took his time to explain how you feel when you first meet your mate, and since yesterday, I’m having the symptoms. It’s funny how my wolf groaned whenever I set my eyes on the strange girl.

I just met her yesterday, and my wolf is already craving her. It’s evident in her demeanor; she’s a mere omega. I wonder how she gained admission to our school.

Liam gave her my favorite cloth yesterday, which prompted me to get closer today. I wanted to follow her to her hostel to retrieve my jacket, but my wolf kept growing restless. If I stayed near her for one more minute, my wolf might take control over me and do something reckless.

Tomorrow, I will make sure to control myself and find out if she’s truly my mate.

I heard the creak of the door, and Liam entered with a determined expression.

I’ve done him a real messed up thing by taking the car home while his wallet is inside, and he also did me dirty by giving my favorite cloth to a random stranger.

I know he’ll make a scene the moment he walks in, but I don’t even care.

He strides inside, he throw a punch at me, but I let him do his worst. He’s half immortal and half demon; his punch won’t faze me.

“Why’d you bring the car home when you know my wallet’s inside?” he screams, catching me off guard. I sit back on the couch.

“Tell me more about it. You gave a stranger my fav cloth yesterday, and you don’t want me to do the same? Are you kidding?” I retort, grabbing the ashtray, picking up the smoke on it, and lighting it up, puffing it out and it smoke filled the room.

“But she is in need of it, can’t you see people are mocking her,” Liam said, grabbing a cigarette and lighting it up also.

“Then same goes for me. I needed to come back home early, that’s why I brought the car, and I had no idea your wallet was inside,” I fibbed, even though I saw his wallet before driving home.

“So what happened? Why did you run away? I thought you said you wanted to follow Niylah home to get your cloth. Did you change your mind?” he inquired, and I dropped the cigarette butt in the ashtray, focusing on Liam.

Liam has been my buddy since we started elementary school. His mom was a wolf, and his dad was an immortal. In the realm of power control, immortals and wolves aren’t allowed to mix, but his parents broke that rule, leading to their demise and leaving Liam alone in the world.

With the love my dad had for Liam’s mom, that’s why my dad agreed to raise Liam from birth.

I grew up without much parental love. When I was little, Liam and I were the only ones at home with the nanny. My parents only came home once a month. Me and Liam found solace in each other, which is why we shared secrets.

The ultimate gift for Liam was to acknowledging different realm. I knew that by seeing the girl yesterday, he would recognize her realm.

“Liam!” I called out, and he raised an eyebrow.
“The girl you gave my cloth to yesterday, is she a wolf or omega?” I inquired, and Liam scoffed.

“She’s an omega. Why?” he replied.

Sadness washed over me. I couldn’t fathom being mated to a mere omega. Even if I accepted, my parents would never approve. There’s no law supporting love between a wolf and an omega. Besides, the girl isn’t my type; I’ve felt an inexplicable disdain for her since laying eyes on her yesterday.

“Is she your mate?” Liam asked, and I furrowed my brows, wondering how he knew what I was thinking.

“Why did you ask?” I inquired, and he smiled.

“You have no interest in a girl being a wolf or omega as long as she as a hole, so tell me why wouldn’t I know when you are interested in knowing where she belongs,” he explained, and I took a deep breath.

“I’m still doubting if she is my mate or if it’s just my curiosity, but I will confirm tomorrow,” I stated.

“If she is your mate, will you reject her?” Liam asked, and I narrowed my eyes.

“Are you expecting me, a whole Alpha to be betrothed to a mere omega?”

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TBC…..