Chapter 4
Chapter 4
CASSIE’S POV.
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The air in the temple was thick with tension. My heart pounded loudly in my chest as I waited for Alpha Damien’s answer. I couldn’t help but feel hopeful, even though I would regret it later
But now, I’m thinking that perhaps, just perhaps, he would choose me over my mother. Maybe he wanted to give our mate bond a chance. After all, we were mates, destined to be together by the moon goddess. I looked at him, silently pleading for him to choose me. His gaze darted to me then back to my mom The hushed whispers in the church got louder.
“Yes, I do,” he said.
Everyone let out a sigh of relief.
“You may kiss your Luna“,the high priest said.
Alpha Damien removed my mom’s veil and with a huge smile on his face, he leaned down and kissed her, sealing their vows in the presence of evertone. The sound of cheers and applause filled the air, but all I could hear was the sound of my own heart breaking
Tears welled up in my eyes as I watched them. To other people, was crying tears of joy but deep down I was hurt and disappointed. Even though I was genuinely happy for my mother, who had finally found love again after the death of my father, I couldn’t help but feel a bitter feeling of sadness deep within me.
Well, what did I expect? Did I expect him to choose my mother over me? They were engaged for goodness sake. I should have known it wasn’t possible. Besides, I had a boyfriend a man who loved me and wanted to be with me. Maybe this was
for the best
After the kiss, the ceremony ended. It was official. They were husband and wife now- Alpha and Luna. My mate was officially my step dad and there was nothing I could do about it. I couldn’t help the bitter laugh that escaped my lips. Fate could be really cruel at times.
My mom and Alpha Damien left the temple with their hands intertwined. My mom skipped down the aisle like she was the happiest woman in the world. Behind them, everyone made their way to the reception hall which was very close to the temple. As I moved, I felt like I was moving through a fog. The congratulations and well wishes that people said to them. washed over me like a distant echo.
I struggled to come to terms with what had just happened. My mate and my mom were married.
At the reception, everyone watched in awe as my mom and Alpha Damien had their first dance. The chandelier shone solely on them as they moved across the dance floor. A lot of people whispered, saying how lucky they were to have each other. Some had their phones up, recording the whole thing. My mom and Alpha Damien danced to the soft classical music playing from the live orchestra in the hall. They looked at each other lovingly.
“That’s so cute“, Anna said from beside me “I wish I had a love like theirs. Your mom is so lucky”
“Tell me about it” Jane agreed.
The three of us were seated at a table on our own. I just wanted to disappear into the crowd and never come back. I watched how Alpha Damien stared lovingly into my mother’s eyes. He looked at her like she was the only person who mattered.
“Are you okay, Cassie?” Anna asked me.
“I’m fine.” I murmured.
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“You don’t look fine,” she insisted.
I kept quiet. I was unable to find the words to express the emotions raging inside me. I couldn’t take my eyes off Alpha Damien and my mom. He was so caring, so attentive. His touch was gentle yet possessive as he held her close.
I took a sip of my drink, hoping to distract myself.
“What are you looking at?” Anna’s voice pulled me back to reality. Her eyes followed mine to where my mother and stepfather danced. “Oh. You’re looking at your stepdad and mom They fit each other, don’t you think? Do you think he might be your mother’s second mate?”
The words hit me like a punch to the gut. I choked on the drink took. Anna and Jane faced me with concern.
“Are you okay?” they chorused.
Jane patted my back “Here, have some water”
I got up from the chair ‘Excuse me
I left the hall and made my way to the back of the hall. I just wanted to get away from everything There was a swimming pool there. 4 stood by the edge of the pool. The water shimmered under the faint light coming from the sky. It was evening
The already. My heart ached with so much pain I couldn’t bear to watch Alpha Damien and my mother together anymore. sight of them together, laughing and smiling, felt like a knife twisting in my ch
y chest.
Without another thought, I stepped closer to the edge of the pool. I sat down, letting my legs dangle inside the water. The – water helped cool me off a little. Tears blurred my vision as I looked at my reflection in the water.
t, my
I was happy for my mom. I was. I just… It hurt so much. I tried to see the positive side of things. At mom would be with someone who loved her. I shouldn’t be too sad. I had a lovely boyfriend who would do anything for me. I would tell Alpha Damien to reject me so we could put everything behind us.
I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn’t realize that I let myself slip. I fell inside the pool. I struggled against the waves of the water. I couldn’t swim to save my life. I would drown here. Nobody knew where I was. I had been here for a long time. They must have even left the reception. My lungs burned as I struggled to gasp for air.
This is it. This is the end..
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