Rejecting the Alpha Twins

Chapter 155

Fiona POV

I never expected to run into Celeste of all people at the mall. I had thought I would have a relaxing afternoon, simply trying on dresses and jewellery but of course, she had to ruin everything as she always did. Her words always cut so deeply even as I tried not to let her offend me. It was hard. So hard sometimes to pretend that nothing was amiss or that I could simply shrug it off and move on. I sighed, walking away from the boutique, no longer interested in any of it. As I stepped out, I collided with none other than Autumn who reached out and immediately balanced me before I could do something utterly humiliating and land smack on my ass. I breathed a sigh of relief and then gaped at her. Somehow this was not something I had expected either but suspicion began to lurk in my mind. Autumn had been back at the pack house when I left because I had spotted her upon leaving….

“Autumn, what on earth are you doing here?” I asked narrowing my eyes at her as she stood there smiling at me.

I was certain it was no coincidence. She gave me a sheepish look and then ran a hand through her hair disheveling it. She made an apologetic gesture at me.

“Alpha Liam asked me to come and help you. Not because he doesn’t trust your judgment but for your safety,” she admitted.“He thought you might want some company and, she breathed with resignation in her tone, “he thought

something might happen to you and wanted a private security detail in case. Please don’t be angry at him. He’s only got the best intentions when it comes to you. I know you can kick ass now,” she added with a trill of laughter, “but mates always want to take care of their other mates.”

Of course. My mate was nothing but protective when it came to me. Instead of growing angry at him though I felt a warm glow spread through me and gratefulness. It would be nice to have company as I shopped. It was rather lonely being by myself. Besides, I liked Atuumn and I knew she felt the same way. We had become firm friends so I appreciated she had agreed to come here and help me.

“Thank you. I am sorry you are having to take time out of your day though” I added in apology.

I hoped she didn’t have any important plans that I might have ruined.

“Are you kidding,” she snorted at me. “I can’t think of anything better than a girl’s afternoon. Now, tell me, where do you want to go next?” she asked eagerly, “I happen to know a boutique that will rock your world. It’s always got the best designer dresses and more importantly, your bitch sister isn’t in there at the moment.”

enjoyed it even though I knew it

was at the back of the mall, the boutique was impressive enough to make me gasp as we stepped inside. It was small but dresses filled the racks inside. There was plenty to choose

peering intently at the racks as

answered somewhat vaguely as I wasn’t exactly sure. “I

you have to do much for that to happen. However,” she turned and swept around, looking at one rack in particular and then slowly withdrawing a dress from it. “How about this one?” she asked enthusiastically as I narrowed my eyes at it, a thoughtful expression on my face as I studied it.

skirt that gaped open over a shorter one. It was

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risque off. Autumn shook the dress at me though ignoring my concerns.

suit you. Stop overthinking

for a moment. The dress fit perfectly like a glove. The top skirt was transparent and billowed around my ankles. I felt like Cinderella going to the ball. It was so stunning that I could only gape for a moment, tears coming to my eyes before I held it tightly together at the top, unable to reach the zipper, and opened the door, only for Autumn’s eyes to begin to sparkle.

knew you would look great in this dress. You have to get this dress,” she exclaimed her

you help me with the zipper? I can’t seem to

the dress up. I walked back into the room and studied myself. Autumn came in behind me. “The right shoes, some elegant jewelry and you’ll be the absolute belle at that party. Screw your sister” she added

too petty of me?” I asked slowly.

it was rude to turn up looking better than the birthday girl wasn’t it? Yet it hadn’t stopped Celeste from doing that to me on my birthday, I remembered rather sourly. Not only had she outshone me but that attack had happened and I had almost been raped…if it hadn’t been for Liam, I would have been. I shuddered at the memory and then forced myself