Chapter 4
-LANA–
The voyage home was marked by an unusual stillness, broken only by the gentle hum of the song on the radio. As my step–father follows the familiar route, the quietness envelops me.
The air was Elled with uncase as everyone could tell that I was unhappy after my short trip
I still could not wrap my mind around everything that took place at the mystic river.
Apollo was my mate and he wanted nothing to do with me. I’ve been looking forward to this for the longest while and it hurt to know that he did
not want me
“Are you sure that everything is okay?” My mother finally asks, breaking the silence.
We were almost home, and I had hoped she wouldn’t ask me any questions. I did not feel like speaking to anyone. It wasn’t like I could tell my mother that her step–son was my mate, she would completely freak out.
“I am” Hie. “I am just disappointed that I didn’t find my mate, whereas so many other women were able to find their true love”
my mother in this mess. She would
She may never know that Apollo is my mate and I planned on keeping it that way. There was no use involving my not be happy to hear about everything that took place.
She sighs, “I told you not to get your hopes up, darling. But do not worry; it is not the end of the world. You can find your mate elsewhere, or return in five years, and hopefully you will get lucky the second time.”
She didn’t realize that I had already lost my chance at a mate. Apollo did not want me, even if he did, things would not work out since our parents were now married. I knew that there were other step–siblings who made it work, but our family would never be okay with that. It would be too strange for everyone involved. We both had other siblings, and I could imagine how they would react to something like this. It was true that our parents only joined a few years ago but that did not mean they were unhappy with each other. No one could tell that they weren’t mates with how strongly they loved each other.
“You do not need to cheer me up, mother,” I assure her. “I am fine. I just need some time to get over my disappointment. I should be okay by the
morning
She looks over at my stepfather with a sad look in her eyes, and he quickly squeezes her hand to offer his support
When we get home, I rush into the house and slam my room door shut. I did not want to speak to anyone after what just took place. At the same time, I did not want to worry my mother with my strange behavior. However, there was nothing I could do about the heartbreak that I felt right
Not once did I think my mate would not want me after finding me tonight. This is the worst possible outcome
Apollo was not home. He was most likely out sleeping with one of the girls he met at the river. I did not want to think about in the thought of him wrapped in another woman’s arms made my blood boil.
These feelings were new to me. I always got irritated when he brought women home, but this time, the feelings intensified I realized now why it always upset me so much.
I couldn’t believe how much of an asshole Apollo indeed was.
How could he be this way with me? Why did it seem as though he wanted to hurt me? What had I ever done to him?
Today: was supposed to be a special day. I was supposed to find my mate, and we were supposed to leave in his car, spend the night together, accept each other, and he was supposed to mark me. There were so many things that I wanted to happen tonight, and none of them took place
Instead of a happy occasion, it was now a disappointing, heart–breaking one.
e, just like Apollo behaved around me. However, I was not as heartless as he was. I
I bit my lip. I wanted to ignore the feelings, to act
like I didn’t care, could not deny the feelings raging deep within me.
I shouldn’t have gotten my hopes up tonight, I should have prepared myself for something like this. There was always a possibility of your mate rijecting you the second they found out who you were. I just never thought that it would happen to me. But Apollo did not officially reject me; he simply pretended like I didn’t exist. Maybe he was waiting for the right time to reject me officially. Only time will tell.
Twanted to speak with him and ask him why he had avoided the truth all this time. I needed answers.
I rush over to the window when I hear the roar of his engine. I always knew when he got home because of his noisy car.
As I watch him get out of the car, I’m surprised not to see a woman coming out of the passenger side.
Did he came home alone tonight?
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Just as I’m about to feel hopeful that throws her arms around him.
did not have someone with him, another car pulls up behind him. I watch as a woman quickly emerges and
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My heart aches when she pulls him in for a passionate kiss.
It was like a stab to my heart.
That was supposed to be me. He should have been kissing me like that—not some random girl he’d just met. I recognized her from the river. She was one of the women there. She must feel overjoyed knowing he chose her over his mate–he was hers at least for tonight, but he will have another woman with him by tomorrow.
Leould not step my eyes from looking, even though it was breaking my heart in two
After the kiss, she got into her car and drove off. I was surprised he didn’t bring her into the house, but it didn’t stop the stinging in my eyes or my
heart
He looks up at the window and catches me staring. We both lock gazes for a few seconds. Apollo shows no emotion whatsoever. I cannot stop the tears from falling down my cheeks this time.
Does it make him happy to see me
Is this what he wanted all along!
