Chapter 7. Small Talk

Lucy

A week has passed since I lost my position. I spend most of my time at home not doing anything. I am still hurt by Kayden's acceptance of my rejection. It's been three years for fucks sake and he only accepted it now. I hate him so much, who am I kidding? Am I a bad person if I said I want him back?

I roll over in bed, my body aches all over not from the fight but from losing my mate. My wolf keeps whimpering and she is angry at me. I can feel it. She rarely voices her thoughts. I hiccup as I wipe some tears from my eyes. This is more painful than I thought it would be.

Is that what Kayden experienced when I left him in the forest that night?

I turn in bed and put the comforter over my head shielding my face from the sun.

I hear my door burst open, I can't even guess who has come through the door.

“You can’t keep sleeping here, Lucy. Eww, this room even stinks. What has happened to you?” Mum's sharp voice destructs my thoughts.

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