Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 474: Reject Him

Selene’s POV

We both moaned in between the kiss, but then my senses snapped back into me, and I withdrew, pushing him away and landing a slap on his face. The slap was so hard that it echoed in the room.

Breathing heavily, I took a few steps away from him while I watched him close his eyes for a moment, as if composing himself, before he slowly opened them and fixed them on me. I swallowed hard but refused to let him see my fear or unease. I expected him to yell or get angry, but he didn’t. Rather, he sucked in a deep breath and turned to leave. I was dumbfounded as I watched him go for the door, but on reaching it, he paused. He didn’t turn, but he spoke.

"I don’t want to see you with that little boyfriend of yours, Selene," he said softly. "If you want him alive, I suggest you end whatever’s between you. I don’t share—and you should know that by now."

His tone was calm, almost gentle, but the threat underneath it sent chills racing through me. Without another glance, he opened the door, stepped out, and closed it quietly behind him.

The moment he was gone, I collapsed onto the bed, burying my face in my hands.

Why did I do that?

I pressed my hands against my face, trying to stop the flood of emotions crashing through me. Anger, confusion, and guilt—they all tangled inside me until I couldn’t tell which hurt more. I could still feel his warmth, his scent clinging to my skin like a memory I couldn’t wash away.

"Moon Goddess..." I whispered shakily. "What’s happening to me?"

My wolf stirred restlessly inside. You shouldn’t have pushed him away, she murmured, her voice soft but accusing. He was holding back. You felt it too.

I shook my head. "No... I have to hate him."

down, I knew it wasn’t that simple. Frederick wasn’t just any man—he was my mate, the one person my

tear slipped down my cheek before I could stop it. I hated him for making me feel weak... but I hated myself even more for still wanting

soft knock at the door pulled me from

gentle and

hard, wiping my face quickly. "I’m fine," I lied,

mirror—my flushed cheeks, trembling lips, and eyes filled with tears—I knew fine was the

with care. He sat beside me on the bed, saying nothing for a while. The silence between

you tell him the truth?" Daniel suddenly asked, and I already knew what he was asking about. He was talking about the mate bond—about

will never let go of

if understanding my reason, but then he spoke. "But if you really want to stop being attracted to him, you have

if I severed my bond with Frederick. But how could I do that if I didn’t tell him we were mates? I knew telling him would be a bad idea

what’s your

words hit me harder than I wanted to admit. I bit my lip and tried to look away, but his hand gently caught my chin, forcing me to meet his eyes.

say you hate him, but your whole body reacts when his name comes up. That’s not hate, Selene. That’s

How do

reject him," he said simply. "It’s the

head, my voice barely a whisper. "You don’t know

you have to

right. Maybe I needed to end this bond before it destroyed me completely. But how could I reject someone who had already taken