TRAPPED✅

ONE andTWO

CHAPTER ONE

Jordan is my boyfriend, and we have the same birth date. Funny, huh? Tomorrow, we'll both be meeting our mates, given to us by the moon goddess, and he doesn't seem thrilled about it.
"Nala, I always knew you were not happy with our relationship.". He says, visibly angry.
"What is wrong with you, Jordan?,", I ask. "Of course, I am not happy to leave you, neither am I excited, but who wouldn't want to meet his or her mate?. You are being unreasonable.". I hiss and leave him standing there.
I get home that night, sit on my bed and can't help but wonder what is wrong with Jordan today. I am happy to meet my mate, though. I sleep early, and can't wait for morning to come.
I wake up the next morning and go about my usual routine. When I am done, I wear a short, flared gown and sandals. I also apply little makeup on my face and let my hair down.
I run down the stairs and my mum shouts, "Nala, come here!". Gosh! I don't want her to waste my time, as I really need to go find my mate. I get to where she is standing, and she suddenly pulls me into a tight hug.
"Happy birthday honey, I love you.", she says, kissing me on the cheek and handing me a parcel. I smile and kiss her on both cheeks.
"I love you too, mum. Thanks.". I say, simultaneously putting the parcel in my bag and running to school.
I only have my mom because my dad left a few years ago. He was human, and when my mom found him, their relationship was just like a human relationship. They dated and my mom fell pregnant with me. She then told him who she really was, and he said he could not live with a monster. So, he left while she was pregnant with me, and my mom is not one of the lucky wolves that get a second chance at finding a mate.
On getting to school, I search for Jordan, with the aim of settling our dispute. I suddenly hear my wolf move inside me. "Mate.", she says, and I grin widely. I look around, and my gaze lands on Jordan. "Oh my ! he is my mate. Could this day be any better?", I think and move towards him, smiling. I am met with a frown of obvious irritation, creasing his forehead.
"Don't tell me you are still annoyed about yesterday.", I say.
"I, Jordan Right, reject you, Nala Price, as my mate.". He says bitterly.
I wasn't expecting that. I actually thought he was going to be happy.
"What's wrong with Jordan?", I can't stop myself from asking as tears threaten to fall. I feel broken, and cry as I go to my first class.
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During lunch, I sit with my friends, Dash, Willow, Kieran, and Sheldon at our usual table. They all have already found their mates. Yeah, my friends are older than I am. Willow smiles, looking at me, "have you found your mate yet?", she asks, and I nod.
"Oh my goodness!", they all exclaim happily.
"But he rejected me.". I chip in, and their smiles fade slowly.
"Who is he?" Dash asks, and I don't answer. I turn to see Jordan with Daisy, the bitch of our pack, beside him, and I immediately feel my wolf block me out.
"Jordan.", Sheldon mutters angrily.
"B-b-ut you guys were dating, so why would he reject you?", Kieran says, and I stand up. It is too much to take in. I run out of the school, to my home, and race to my room.
My mum peeps through the slightly open door of my room. "What's wrong, honey?", she asks, looking really worried.
"Nothing, mom. I just don't think I want to go to school anymore".
"Oh.....honey," she says, entering my room.
"Nala, what exactly is the problem? you know you can tell me anything.", she says, visibly worried.
"I met my mate today, Mum.". I say, smiling.
Her face lit with a smile. "Nala, I am so happy. You will be finally happy, unlike me. I.........".
"Mum, he rejected me.", I said, cutting her short, with tears cascading down my cheeks.
"Oh.", she says sadly. Then she hugs me in order to comfort me, and I continue to cry on her shoulders.











CHAPTER TWO

It is the middle of the night. I feel a sharp pain in my stomach which makes me scream. I almost immediately feel a warm hand on mine, and I know it's my mom. I really did not want to wake her.
"Mum.....mum.....". I try telling her what's wrong with me in between sobs, but it is excruciating. The pain reduces for a moment and then I feel it again, this time more intense.".I scream as I hold on tightly to my mom's hand.
I finally find my voice. "Please do something, it hurts."
"I am sorry baby, I can't.", she says with a forlorn look in her eyes as she runs her hands through my hair- she does that to calm me down.
"What is happening, mom?". I ask, sniffing.
"Your supposed mate is having sex.", she clarifies.
"What can I do? This pain is unbearable.", I say as more tears escape my eyes.
"You have to accept his rejection, honey."
I cry harder this time, not because of the pain, but because I know I am going to be without a mate all my life, I am going to feel the exact pain my mother felt when my dad rejected her. I don't want to live the rest of my life mateless, without acceptance from anyone.
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I wake up the next morning and have my bath. While bathing, my skin feels rough. I look down, wanting to know what is wrong. I can't help the look of horror on my face when I see the reason for the sudden roughness of my skin.
Marks. Fucking marks.
Where did they emanate from?
I promptly decide not to ask my mom. I don't want her worrying more about me than she already is.
I brush aside my thoughts and put my clothes on. I wear a black turtle-neck top and a pair of black jeans. I don't see the need to look good, since I don't have a mate, not even a boyfriend, to impress. I pack my long, blonde hair into a rough bun and carry my bag. I run down the stairs n a bid to get to school early, but I am instead stopped by my mom.
"Honey, breakfast", she says calmly.
Aarrrrrghhhh!
"Okay, Fine.", I roll my eyes, take a seat at the dining table and begin to eat my toast silently.
"Honey, how are you feeling? , did you notice any......." , she trails off, afraid to ask. That means she knows about my marks.
"No, mum. I am fine."
She gives me a sad look.
"See, mom, I am fine okay? I promise.", I try my best to smile.
"Okay, honey. I love you, bye.", my mum replies, and I ride my bike to school.
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"Morning, how is my best friend doing?", Sheldon asks, and I laugh.
"I am fine guys, really.", I reply, hitching my bike up higher on one shoulder.
Kieran gives me a questioning look, and asks "Are you sure?".He looks back and I follow his gaze.
The hurt, anger, betrayal, and pain I feel on seeing Jordan and Daisy together is inexplicable. I just don't know what to do. I turn back to my friends.
"So, guys... who is up for the park after school?". I ask, and they all smile sadly at me.
"Guys, I am fine, okay? let's go.".
We all go to our classes.


Anonymous POV
"Kim, I really want you to leave now". I try to say calmly.
I have lived for years without my mate, which means I can survive if eventually, I don't find her at all. Kim is just someone I have sex with. No strings attached, but I guess she is having none of such. Why do girls have to attach great importance to relationships?
"But, baby........", she tries saying, caressing me. I feel really disgusted at this point.
"Kim. Leave. Now". I pick my words carefully and I see her flinch.
"Fine,". She scoffs and leaves my office.
My parents even want me to get married to her. Everyone has lost the hope of me finding my mate, but of course, she is the only one who can bring me happiness.
"Excuse me, sir?". That is my personal assistant, and he is also my best friend.
"Come in.", I reply lightly.
"We have to travel to Were High School tomorrow.", says Carson.
"Why?". I ask.
"Man, you shouldn't be asking. When was the last time you visited the school?. It is your responsibility, you know?. He pens down some things in the notebook he is holding and looks down at me, waiting for an answer.
"Fine. We'll pay them a visit tomorrow. Notify them of my arrival."
"You know, people are right.", Carson says.
I already know what he is insinuating.
Not again!
"About?" I question.
"You snap at people a lot and it has to do with you not having a mate. People are concerned". Carson informs me.
"I'm tired of this conversation, Carson. If you want to badger me about marrying someone who is not my mate, count me out. See you tomorrow, Carson.".
I walk out of the office, leaving him standing there, and I leave the building.
What is it with everybody asking me to get mated to just anyone?