Chapter Twenty-One - Reject the bitch

Freya Rose

We pulled up into the Edmonton mall parking lot, and I was so excited to see Cass and Tyler again. It had been way too long. As I got out of the car I looked up into the sky and far off in the distance I saw that the sky was dark and stormy. I stared at it for a second and I'm sure I saw green lightning. I shrugged it off as lack of sleep and then turned around to wait for the rest of the pack to join me. I stood there in awe as the twins walked over towards me. I hadn't really just stood an admired them, but they were definitely a sight to behold.
Traian was wearing a black pair of jeans with a white short sleeved shirt that clung to his large arms. His raven black hair was lightly swept back, and even his walk commanded respect. His golden-brown eyes didn't leave mine as he came towards me, and the closer he got the wider his smile grew, showing off his perfectly straight white teeth. I looked over to Marik who commanded the same respect, his hair was short at the sides and longer on top, that he wore swept back. He had a beard, but he was perfectly groomed, not one single hair sat out of place. He wore light gray jeans and a black t-shirt, very casual but he pulled it off amazingly. His dark blue eyes had the same sparkle as Traian’s, and he wore the exact same sexy grin. My nether regions couldn't help but twitch and pulse as the gorgeous twins made their way over to me.
“Ahem, so where to first Alpha?” Finnley asked me.
I quickly snapped out of my daze and turned to focus on him. As I did I caught a glimpse of the girls, each one of them were frozen in place staring at the twins. I was surprised they didn't have actual drool spilling out of their open mouths. I chuckled to myself and as I did the guys from the pack had made it over to the girls. Odin began waving his hands in front of their faces. I couldn't help but laugh out loud as Tana slapped him right upside his head, and then went back to staring at the twins. I wasn't the only one that found it hilarious, Cody and Jax cracked up. I think the only one that didn't find the whole situation funny was Finn.
“What is so special about those guys anyway? They're not that good-looking,” Finnley said under his breath.
“Aww, Finn. No need to be jealous, they are nowhere near as pretty as you,” I replied sweetly.

At first he smiled and blushed a little, he then processed what I said and as I walked away chuckling, he ran after me whining,
“Hey, I'm not pretty. I'm handsome, sexy and hunky.”
“Yes you are Finn,” I replied while still chuckling.
He had a proud and gloating look on his face as he linked arms with me, and we continued to walk towards the mall with my pack following behind me. As we entered the giant mall I had forgotten just how big the place was. There was people everywhere, all going about their day, laughing, talking, shopping and having fun. It was nice to pretend that I was a normal human, even if it was only for a few hours. I took in a deep breath and my nose filled up with a million different scents, freshly baked cakes and breads, floral perfumes, leather shoes, coffee and so much more. Then a familiar scent hit me hard.
“Cass?” I asked out loud.
“FREYA!” she screamed out from behind me.
I turned around and there she was, my beautiful blond best friend. She was running as fast as she could towards me, and I then spotted the soft smiling face of Tyler behind her. I held my arms out wide and she ran right into my embrace. We hugged and then jumped around in a circle squealing like banshee's.
“Can I join in or is this a private party?” Tyler asked when he caught up to us.
We stopped squealing and turned to face him. I smiled up at him, he had definitely gotten taller over the last few years, and he'd got a lot bigger too. He was now just as muscular as his brother Tristan. I was taken a back at how much he reminded me of Tristan, but I pushed the thoughts of his brother out of my head and enjoyed the moment.
“Tyler, I've missed you so much!” I said shyly.
“I've missed you too Frey, come here!” He said as he held his arms out for me.
I ran into his arms and he wrapped his strong arms around my waist and then lifted me into the air. He squeezed me so tight that if I wasn't a hunter or werewolf, I'm sure I would have passed out. To my surprise he suddenly placed his head into the crook of my neck and inhaled deeply. I furrowed my brow and awkwardly pushed him away. Before I had a chance to ask him what he was doing, I heard a deep snarl from behind me. I pulled my head back and looked into Tyler’s eyes, they were now black as he began to quietly snarl back.
“Tyler please, don't cause a scene, we are here to celebrate not fight,” Cassie said calmly as she placed her hand on his shoulder.
He gently put me back down, and I turned to see who the snarling was coming from. It was Marik, his eyes were black, and he looked like he was going to shift any second and rip Tyler apart. I quickly walked over to him and placed my hands onto his face.
“Marik, look at me!” I ordered.
He didn't listen and continued to glare at Tyler.
“Marik!” I growled, my own eyes turning black as I let Mina come to the surface.
He instantly looked into my eyes and I then said,
“You see that stunning blond woman behind me?”
He looked around me, raised his eyebrows and smirked, and then looked back at me as he said with a nod,
“Ah huh.”
“Well she is his mate; they have been mates for years. You have nothing to worry about, ok!” I replied softly.
He exhaled with a huff; I think he would have liked to have a macho fight. But there were too many humans around and I didn't want this day to be ruined. He looked into my eyes and then smirked. Suddenly out of nowhere he planted his lips onto mine. My eyebrows raised and eyes widened, I stared into his smiling eyes as he finished his kiss. He then gently bit my bottom lip and sucked on it as he pulled away. It popped back into place as he let it go.
“I'll see you in a bit my little wolf,” he whispered into my ear before slapping my ass and then turning to leave.
I could feel my face flush with embarrassment and excitement as I watched him walk back towards the pack. His brother had a huge grin on his face, and as my eyes met his, he winked at me and then turned to follow his brother. Finnley stood there staring at me with his eyebrows raised. Selene just shook her head and then followed her boys, and the rest of the pack, well they were as shocked as I was. I inhaled a deep breath as I waited for my heart to stop pounding and my lady parts to stop melting in my panties.
Mina wasn't much help, the simple yet seductive kiss, had her cooing and panting in my mind. Apart from Tristan, Marik was the only other guy that she deemed acceptable for us, and let me tell you, she would not stop gushing about him. Even though she knew that Tristan was our mate, she couldn't help fantasizing about being with the first-born werewolf. What werewolf woman wouldn't want to be with the Alpha of all Alpha's?
Once the heat in my face had calmed down, I turned back around to face Cassie and Tyler, and I could tell that Cassie sensed his strength and importance, but Tyler was too big headed to even notice the power emanating from Marik. His face was angry and contorted, still clearly wanting to rip Marik apart. I shook my head and focused on Cassie as she asked in fascination,
“Who the hell is he?”
“That's Marik, he's Selene's son,” was my simple yet proud reply.
She gasped and placed her hand over her mouth, and Tyler’s face instantly changed. His eyes widened and face dropped as he asked,
“As in the moon Goddess Selene?”
“Yup,” I said as I popped the p.
“What! You're new mate is the first-born werewolf, Alpha to all Alpha’s? That same Marik!?” Cassie asked as she twitched and vibrated with excitement.
I was surprised she didn't melt into a puddle of lust right there in the middle of the mall. I smiled as a sense of pride and power washed over me. I replied as casually as I could,
“Yeah he's that Marik.”
I didn't bother to correct her that he wasn't my mate, I probably would never see these guys again after I am turned, so why not leave them with a pleasant image of me? My smile faded as soon as I heard his voice,
“You have a new mate?”
Mina perked up and began howling mate in my head, she was so loud I could barely think straight. I slowly turned around, and my heart began to pound uncontrollably. My eyes were lowered to the floor, staring at a brand-new pair of black high tops. He wore a pair of dark blue jeans that his legs looked just about ready to burst right out of them. His black shirt was pretty much the same, bursting at the seems as his bulging muscles tried to break free. He had his arms crossed tightly across his chest; his pecks tensed as my eyes scanned over his body. He was much stronger than he used to be. He had his usual stubble, but his dark blond hair was now cut short. His face was more masculine and a little more aged, and he wore a stern expression.
As my eyes met those old familiar deep blue pools, my heart all but melted. My mouth was dry, and I could barely swallow as I stared into his eyes. He stared back at me and I couldn't help but revert to old behaviors, I licked my lip slowly and then pulled it between my teeth as I lightly bit it. His eyes grew wide, and the blackened color of lust began to overpower the white as it crept towards those deep blue pools. He then asked in his raspy deep Alpha's voice,
“Well? I asked you a question Freya! Do NOT make me ask it again!”
In that instant I snapped out of whatever stupid spell he had me under. I stretched myself high and strong, and then growled back at him in my own Alpha's voice,
“Do not speak to me like I am one of your lowly pack members Tristan. I am the Alpha of the Canadian Rose pack, and you will talk to me with some God damn respect!”
Mina agreed with my reaction, she came right to the forefront of my mind and made sure she made her own presence know to his wolf. My eyes were now jet black, and I was trying my best to keep myself under control. The last thing I needed right now was to black out and kill his stupid ass in front of all of these humans. That would take a whole lot of explaining, and create a whole heap of drama that I didn't need right now.
One of his eyebrows raised as he took in my power, he swept his head to the side as he inhaled the air around me. His eyes closed and he growled with lust. When he lowered his head back down and opened his eyes they were back to their deep blue color, he then slowly lowered his arms down. He stepped forwards slightly and I instinctively stepped back. His face now looked soft and concerned, I furrowed my brow as he lifted his hand and reached out for mine. Sparks flew as his fingers brushed against my hand, he then said in a low and shocked voice,
“Mate!”
I shook my head and quickly pulled my hand out of his as a woman's sad voice said,
“Tristan!?”
He straightened up within seconds and spun around. He then said as he held out the same hand that had just touched me,
“Elsa? I...”
“No Tristan! Don't even bother trying to lie to me. I just heard you loud and clear, you called her your mate!” Elsa cried out as tears began to fall from her eyes.
“Baby please, I didn't mean it,” he said apologetically.
“Well if it didn't mean anything, then reject her. Right here, right now, Tristan, reject the bitch!” She screamed out.
I couldn't stop her, Mina took over for a split second, she growled viciously and then lunged forwards. She pushed Tristan aside to get to Elsa, but before she had a chance Tristan shouted out,
“Freya stop! She's pregnant!”
I took over immediately and ground to a halt before reaching Elsa. I stood in front of her and looked down. Sure enough there it was, a giant baby bump. She rubbed her swollen belly with both hands and smiled at me softly. My expression saddened, not only with my own feelings of jealousy and sadness, but for her feelings of betrayal and worry. I looked into her pretty hazel eyes that glistened with tears. I then gently threw my arms around her and hugged her tight. To my surprise she hugged me back. I pulled away from her and held her by her shoulders.
“Congratulations Elsa. You don't have to worry about me. I have known for three years that Tristan was my mate. I have no intention of taking him from you, or your child. I have a mate of my own,” I said softly and as convincingly as possible.
I could feel her body relax beneath my hands and she sighed with relief. She then held her stomach and moaned lightly.
“Shit, are you ok? I didn't...” I asked in a panic, thinking that with the stressed I'd caused, I'd sent her into labor or something.
“Yes, I'm fine, he's just kicking up a storm in there,” she replied with a chuckle.
I stepped back slightly to give her some space, she then asked,
“Would you like to feel?”
I raised my eyebrows, not quite knowing how to reply. I turned to look at Tristan, and he smiled slightly and nodded. I turned back to face Elsa and nodded my head. She gently took my hand and placed it onto her stomach. Nothing happened at first, but as she moved my hand over slightly, I felt it. My eyes widened as I said,
“Wow, I felt it.”
She chuckled and then I felt her son kick again. He was so strong, and I was in absolute awe. I felt him move a few more times, and Elsa explained that she had two months left of her pregnancy, and told me how excited she was. I couldn't be mad, and the jealousy melted away as I heard her talk about her son. I felt happy for her; I was happy for them both. Yes I love Tristan, and I think I always will, but he is on a new journey now. A journey that I had no right to interfere with, he was about to become a father, and who was I to stand in the way of a happy family. He was right all them years ago, Elsa was the right choice for him and the pack.
Tristan was now standing next to Elsa, and I was talking to them both about their baby.
“Freya? Are you ready? We're going to get lunch,” Finnley asked as he approached us.
I stepped away from Tristan and Elsa and replied,
“Yeah, I'll be with you in a moment Finn.”
He bowed his head and then stood there quietly waiting for me.
“Is this your mate?” Elsa asked sweetly.
Finnley and I both laughed at her question and sensing her embarrassment I then replied with a chuckle,
“No, he is my Beta and best friend.”
I saw Tyler’s face drop, so I corrected myself as I smiled at him,
“One, of my best friends.”
Tyler smiled back and Cassie hit his arm while laughing at his insecurity and jealousy.
“So, um, where is this mate of yours? Do I get to meet the lucky man?” Tristan asked without thinking of his words.
Elsa glared up at him and he held his hands up in defense, as he tried to dig himself out of the hole he'd just dug himself. Elsa slapped his stomach with the back of her hand. And Tyler muttered,
“Such a dick move bro.”
Tristan growled slightly at his brother and Tyler lowered his head. I laughed and then felt a set of arms slide around my waist. I stiffened slightly, Marik swept my hair aside, he then placed his head into the crook of my neck and kissed it. I blushed and he then stepped forward and held out his hand for Tristan to shake, as he said in a powerful and commanding voice,
“I'm that lucky guy. Hi, I'm Marik, and you are?”
“Um, hi, I'm Tristan,” He replied cautiously as he shook Marik's hand.
Marik stood a good few inches taller than Tristan and he was a lot bigger in build too. I could see that Tristan was intimidated by him, and so he should be. A smile spread across my face, even though I had decided to set my feelings aside for the sake of their families future, I wasn't going to lie that it felt good to rub it in Tristan's face. I could see Tristan rubbing his hand after Marik's crushing handshake and that made me smile even more.
“And who is this divine beauty?” Marik asked as he faced Elsa.
She blushed instantly and bowed her head, Tristan then quickly put his arm around her and placed his hand on her tummy, clearly trying to claim his mate and child. He then said,
“This is my mate Elsa.”
“It's a pleasure to meet you Elsa,” Marik said as he took her hand and placed a soft kiss onto it.
She blushed even harder and I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. Mina came forward and growled quietly. Marik seemed to be the only one that noticed, he turned his head to the side and winked at me with a sexy smirk on his face. He reveled in knowing that I was jealous. I rolled my eyes at him and then smiled back at Elsa.
“Can I ask you a silly question?” Elsa said to Marik as he made his way back to me.
He placed his arm around my waist and pulled me close towards him. Tristan stiffened up, and Elsa quickly glared up at him, and he instantly relaxed again.
“Go ahead beautiful!” Marik said to Elsa.
I couldn't help myself; I discreetly slid my hand up the back of his t-shirt and then extended my claws. I then dug them into his hip. He winced slightly and then growled gently at me. I growled back making my annoyance known. He smirked at me and then focused back on Elsa.
“This is going to sound ridiculous, but, are you that Marik, like as in the first born. The ruthless Alpha that destroyed human villages turning hundreds of thousands of people into werewolves?” She asked quietly with fascination.
“Don't be silly Elsa, of course he isn't! That's all just a myth anyways isn't it? I mean if Selene was real, how come no one has ever met her?” Tristan scoffed.
He then addressed me and said,
“I mean I'm sorry Freya, I know you said that you'd seen her when you transitioned, but you were delirious.”
I rolled my eyes at him, and just as I thought of calling Selene over, she strolled past us and introduced herself to Tristan. I should have known this was all too juicy for her to ignore.
“Tristan Cole, I never thought of you as a non-believer,” Selene said in an authorative tone.
He instantly dropped down onto his knees and bowed down to the moon Goddess that stood before him.