Reject It? Regret It.

Chapter 12: Mate Bond.

Word count: 1073 words.

Chapter 12: Mate Bond.

Caitlin's POV:

I heard the doorbell ring. I ignored it as usual and casually sat down next to Lucy, talking about the most random things. Trust me, the conversations Lucy and I have consist of her advising me to read a book and me saying "yeah, sure, I definitely will tomorrow." That tomorrow actually never comes, unless if it's a book that interests me, then that tomorrow would actually come. That was until one of the women in the house interrupted us and told me she had a box for me. I definitely didn't order a new package, and I was so sure of that. I thanked her and quickly bid farewell to Lucy, walking up the stairs and towards my room. I wasn't really paying any attention to anything but the large box infront of me and wasn't able to realise that someone was walking right infront and had bumped into me. A gasp escaped my lips, I knew I'd fall down the stairs but I felt tingles around my waist. He caught me.

I looked up at him and bit my bottom lip. The happiness his eyes usually showed had disappeared. He seemed depressed and I knew why. I felt a pool of guilt in the pit of my stomach, quickly thanking him and walking away, closing the door behind me once I had reached my room. I messed up, bad. I hurt him in a way no one should be hurt. He didn't deserve it, at all.

-FLASHBACK-

The door opened and an angry looking Dylan stormed in. I opened my eyes, my gaze catching his as I saw his pitch black eyes look directly into mine, softening a tiny bit just because he could sense the fear radiating from me. He knew that I've never been scared of him, until at this exact moment therefore he tried to calm himself down. Until his eyes locked with James. His temper was bad, especially when it came to Alpha's mates. He walked over, his fists clenching until I said what I did...

-END OF FLASHBACK-

I sighed, placing the box back down onto the bed, carefully opening it and pulling out a letter. Raising an eyebrow, I read it, a small gasp escaping my lips. It said;
Dear Ms Love,

We were glad to have received your application for the California Academy of Excellence and we are writing back to tell you that you've been accepted. Congratulations Ms Love, everyone here at CAE were impressed by your application form and passionate personal statement. The term starts in two weeks and we've given you a scholarship and a free first class ticket for your journey to our academy a week before the term starts so you're not jet lagged. You're one of the very few applicants who have received a full scholarship. I hope you enjoy your flight.

Yours Sincerely,

Ian Michaels
The principal of CAE.

I'm so excited! California?! I can't believe I'm going to California! I paused for a minute. Wait, I don't remember applying for CAE, I never did apply for CAE! I guess this is a mystery I'm going to have fun trying to solve. As I looked at the contents in the box, I found a ticket, as promised and some items from the academy as a welcome gift. I knew if Dylan finds out about this, he'll end up somehow keeping me here but now that I know that I've somehow gotten this opportunity, I can explore the world. I quickly hid the box and letter under my bed, looking at myself in the mirror for a brief second and then leaving.

-FLASHBACK-

"I rejected you remember? I did it for your happiness, there. You can have it all, Dylan. You can finally be with the girl you love with and I'm not trying to stop you from being with her. Therefore I have the rights to be with whoever the fuck I want to be with and do whatever I want to do. I mean, I don't want to be lonely and single for the rest of my life whilst you get married to Lucy. You only like me because of the mate bond, Dylan. Yes, I previously liked you without the mate bond as well but once you went for Lucy, I backed away. Why can't you try and let me be happy?" I looked at him. I could clearly see the pain and admiration in his eyes. I don't understand why exactly admiration is actually even present. He nodded his head, sending a glare towards James and then leaving the room.

-END OF FLASHBACK-

Ever since, Dylan and I haven't been the same with each other at all. He's distanced himself from every single person in the pack house but whenever he sees me, I always see a small glint of hope shining in his eyes. I have to keep reminding myself to keep my distance. He only likes me because of the mate bond. He only wants me because of the mate bond. That's all I am to him. His source of happiness just because of one bond. I know it's not meant to be.

I still love him, I know I do. It's not only because of the mate bond and I've come into terms with that. I love him in a way he'll never understand. He loves Lucy, with pure passion, yet he loves and is attracted to me because of the bond. For me, it's that pure burning passion, with the love and attraction as well. It's too much for me to handle. Also, I didn't want to give James any false hope, he would meet his mate soon and I want him to be happy so I broke up with him, but we're still close. We're best friends. It's funny how the person you used to consider as your best friend ended up as your lover but just to keep him happy, you've ended up backing away and no longer claiming him as your best friend either just so that no one gets hurt. Love sucks.

ADMIN NOTE-

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