Chapter 42: Was It Real?

I stomped down the hall towards the guest room we had for Ash. I didn’t care how ridiculous I probably looked. Ash had really provoked me.

He had no clue what was coming to him. I hoped he wasn’t there for his sake. So many things ran through my mind about what I needed to tell him. Adrenaline coursed through my veins while my heart beat incredibly fast.

He only had that room as an honorary guest of the pack. I wanted to throw him out of my pack by his shoulders after this betrayal. Ash didn’t deserve to stay among us anymore, because he had lost all my trust. I didn’t want someone like that around all of us.

I barged into Ash’s room without knocking. Ash sat up on the bed and looked at me with an unreadable expression. He didn’t seem surprised I showed up. How could he just sit there looking unaffected by me?

Ash cleared his throat and got off the bed. He was fully dressed and had his hair brushed. I felt disgusted looking at his face.

“Cleo, what brings you here?”

Was he seriously being casual with me? Ash was trying to appear calm and cool, but he wasn’t fooling me. I knew he’d break down if I said the right things.

I narrowed my eyes at Ash and said, “You know why I’m here. Don’t play games Ash.”

Ash put his hands up in surrender and said, “You’ve caught me. It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” He added, “Let me explain myself.”

“Why should I let you explain? I know what I saw in Candice’s room,” I spitefully replied.

Ash carefully stepped closer and closer to me. I gave a warning look for him to stop before he got too close. I wanted to make him feel pain for what he had done. Ash was never going to be forgiven.

He gave me a pleading look and said, “Please Cleo. I really want to explain. It’s not what you think.”

I scoffed and said, “So you haven’t been dying to have sex with my sister? I heard from Candice that you've been
screwing her for a long while.”

Ash shook his head and said, “I was only with Candice because I want to combine our packs. It would help me become a powerful Alpha.”

I crossed my arms over my chest and asked, “Is that the only reason you were engaged to me?”

Ash gave a knowing smile and said, “It might have been at first but then I fell for you.”

“That’s bullshit. If you loved me…why would you cheat on me?”

“It’s complicated.” Ash smirked and added, “How do I know you didn’t do the same? Haven’t you been with Zander for quite a while?”

My hands clenched into fists and I replied, “Don’t you dare bring Zander into this. We’re talking about you and me. Don’t try to make me out to being the one in the wrong.”

Ash stepped dangerously close to me and cupped my face with his hand. I pushed his hand off my face and moved away from him.

How dare Ash touch me. I didn’t want his touch ever again. He had betrayed me in the worst possible way.

Ash glanced around and closed the door. Then he came back towards me. I motioned for him to stop before he was right in front of me.

Ash said, “Cleo, it’s not my fault. I had to do this. I mean, you aren’t even my mate. You’re not valuable to me anymore.”

I couldn’t believe Ash had the nerve to say that to me. He had promised me forever.

“Thanks. That makes me feel so wanted. I’m glad you’re telling me how you really feel about me,” I mockingly responded.

Ash dared to move right near my face and grabbed my chin roughly. He looked into my eyes and rage burned inside them.

“You know it’s true. I want someone who can bring me the most power. You and I could never work out now. Besides, you’re throwing away your power as an Alpha with your mate. He’s just a no-good loner. You and I could have been powerful, but we aren’t mates.”

I removed his hand from me and slapped him across the face. Ash couldn’t grab me like that and get away with it.

His face turned into a scowl as he rubbed his cheek. There was a nice red handprint left by me.

I couldn’t believe the nerve Ash had. Why was he becoming more and more of an ass? Ash shouldn’t have brought Zander into this. He had no right to slander my mate’s name.

I wanted to tell him off even more. I wasn’t done talking to him yet. Ash had made things worse for himself by physically harming me and insulting Zander. He wasn’t going to be let off easily.

“I wouldn’t want to stay with you at this point. You’ve really screwed up everything.” I defended Zander and said, “Zander is way stronger and more of a man than you’ll ever be. I’d rather be with him than someone like you. You only care about yourself.”

Ash suddenly grabbed my arm and held it tightly. I quickly freed myself from his grip and glared at him.

“Good luck with that lost cause. I’ll just keep being with your sister. We actually make a good pair. Besides, she’s prettier than you are,” Ash superiorly said.

His words stung, as if he had hit me in the gut. They also made me realize something.

If Ash was trying to date Candice, he could have her. They were right for each other, because they were both power hungry people. I’m sure he hoped that his plan would still work, even without me.

I felt Ash had no remorse in what he did with Candice. It sickened me and made me feel nauseous. Ash didn’t even try to apologize once since we talked. If he had regret, he would’ve tried to beg on his knees and apologize over and over again.

“Our engagement is over. I’m done with you Ash,” I told him.

Ash meant nothing to me anymore. I took off my engagement ring and threw it at his face before walking out of his room.