Chapter 5. BFF Talk

Sianna's POV

It has been two weeks since I met my ex-mate. I could feel that he was around somewhere but I ignored him every time. Curtis was the man I should pay attention to.

The mating ball ceremony would soon take place at the Crimson Hyde Pack which is our neighboring pack. Originally, Curtis and I decided not to attend because we were already committed to each other. The thought that he would meet his mate there bothered me a lot, and I always developed a queasy feeling in my stomach.

But we had promised each other not to attend as it was enough for us to have each other. I was complacent with the current status of our relationship.

The only issue was that after moving back home to complete my studies online, I thought that it would create for us to spend more time together. But instead, his elite training was taking him to all parts of the world to prove that he was sufficiently versatile to fulfill his role to our Alpha.

I sighed in relief that I did not have to be a part of the hustle and bustle that the other members of the pack endured in getting their hair and nails done, and shopping for that ideal dress or tuxedo. Plus, having to leave overnight to arrive at the hotel in time to unpack and make the necessary preparations. Because of that, the café wasn’t busy today. Most wolves greatly anticipated their mates, but not including Curtis and me.

The mate bond is extremely powerful, and our touch affects each other. It not only gives you sparks and tingles, butterflies, and makes your heart flutter, but it also helps to relieve pain, heal, and strengthen your wolf. On top of that, there’s an instantly passionate attraction that constantly engulfs us toward our mates.

So Hailey spared me some time today. She was sitting across from me at the table in the café looking eager and perplexed at what was the deal with me. “So what’s on your mind?”

I sighed and sat down with her as I stared out the glass window into the busy street as the vehicles passed by. “I met my mate.”

Hailey squealed in excitement and inquired, “Well, who is he?” Her bubbling personality emerged with imploring eyes.

I was not going to tell her that juicy detail, except the dilemma that he refused to accept the rejection. “I would rather not say, but I rejected him just as Curtis and I had planned.”

She frowned.

“Curtis and I pledged our undying love for each other. It’s just a matter of time before he marks me and we get married. That will happen in the one-week break that he gets as soon as his training is completed.” I continued.

“I didn’t think that the both of you were that serious about rejecting your mates.” She sulked and supped on her free milkshake. “I think it’s bad to fall in love with anyone who isn’t your mate, but I respect your decision. Just tell me how that went down.”

“Don’t forget that you had countless short-lived affairs in high school too!”

“That’s because I refuse to be tied down by anyone who’s not my mate.” She casually explained.

I balled my hands into a fist nervously on the table surface before curtly looking into her eyes and made her swear to secrecy. “You must not tell anyone at all about this, alright?”

Hailey nodded.

So I continued, “I mean absolutely no one at all!”

“You have my word, Sianna. Now spill!”

“I rejected him but he wants some time before he decides whether to accept the rejection or not.”

“And it gets interesting…..” Hailey’s mouth formed into an “O” shape, “Ooooooh!” She liked to exclaim her favorite phrase with a smirk on her face until I glared at her. “You might have to tell Curtis about this.”

“I don’t want him to get insecure and think that he could lose me.” My head went from side to side in order to indicate my refusal. Who would want a love triangle with irrelevant drama anyway? “I want Curtis to be focused on his elite training so that he can fulfill his dreams. He loves being militant.”

“You know, the longer the rejection takes to be completed, the more the mate bond will grow.” She slurped loudly as she emptied the last contents of the milkshake in the glass.

I sighed again knowing how true that statement was. “I haven’t seen him for a while now. Maybe when he sees how good Curtis and I are to each other he will accept defeat.”

“Or kill him.” She became dramatic. “He might challenge him for you.” Her eyes twinkled with intrigue. “Mates are jealous and territorial. Don’t play around with this.” She warned profusely. “Aren’t you one of the lucky one when I have yet to find my mate?” She retorted.

“You will be at the mating ceremony so I am optimistic for you!” Chances are they will mate the same night.

Hailey was a virgin and dumped her previous boyfriends once they wanted to take things further. Coming from the Beta family, she was popular, confident, and wild but pompous at times.

Hailey rolled her eyes at me. “Is your mate from this pack? At least tell me that!”

I hesitated, “Yes.”

She smirked even more. “Alright, my advice is to avoid him as much as possible, or make him hate you.”

I hope that I really could do that but mates have a way of wanting to be close to you. Maybe I should have another talk with him and warn him to stay away, or maybe I should lie to him and tell him that I am already pregnant for my boyfriend. I could always say that I had a miscarriage as soon as he accepted the rejection.

A thousand thoughts were streaming through my mind, but which one would be the most ideal? I was not the scheming type, but I felt that I needed a strategy to make this man not want to have anything to do with me, but where we could also be civil about it.

I looked at my best friend who was goading at me. “I will most definitely try but I need to plan ahead of time for when we have our next encounter.”