The Alpha’s Rejected And Broken Mate
Chapter 54

Amber

POV

I was quite shocked that I had my own bedroom but thinking about it, it was for the best. I didn't know this Alpha Rowan very well but I was determined that we both have a discussion together. I couldn't be left in limbo forever. Besides, I was wallowing away in self pity in this house, wondering whether Sophie had gotten back from her honeymoon and how Australia had been. I missed her, a lot as well as my mother, but not my father. I didn't miss the sneer on his face, everytime he spoke to me or the anger in his eyes whenever he looked at me. I didn't miss the little punishments he would force on me or the embarrassment he constantly spoke of in my presense, about having an undesirable as a daughter. I also didn't miss the slaps or the beatings he would no doubt have continued to inflict on me.

A knock on the door and Alpha Rowan comes back in, standing in the doorway, looking quite awkward. He clears his throat. "Ahem" he coughs "I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me?"

I look at him incredulous. Hadn't he just told me that he wanted me to stay in the building and my room for my own safety and now he was proposing we go out? What had changed? What was going on?

Did I want to go out on a date with him? Just thinking about it sent butterflies up in my stomach and my heart began to race, my hands feeling clammy all of a sudden at the mere thought of the two of us being alone together.

I struggled to remain calm. "I would very much like that" I told him honestly, watching as his eyes lit up in excitement. I licked my lips and watched his eyes shoot to them.

"I'll come back for you in an hour" he told me gruffly, his voice hoarse and rough "if that suits you?"

An hour was not long to get ready, let's be honest. But I wasn't planning on dressing to the nines, at least not yet. I gave a small nod and he looked satisfied with himself as he began to back out of the doorway. "See you soon" he said and vanished.

The second that blasted man was gone, I was hurrying into the bathroom to shower and do my hair. I took extra time with my makeup and then slid on a little black cocktail dress, pairing them with tights and small black ballet flats. My hair I curled and left loose down my back, my green eyes standing out amongst the black clothes I wore. I was more than a little satisfied with my reflection in my mirror. But the question was, would he like what I was wearing? I didn't know where we were going or what we were doing, and as time passed I got more and more nervous, my heart thumping wildly in my chest. My hands were shaking slightly as I placed them in my lap and sat on the bed, waiting for Alpha Rowan to come back. My mouth was dry and I swallowed hard, anticipating his arrival. I heard his footsteps approaching before I saw him and when I did, my mouth salivated. He was clad in a pair of tight fitting black jeans and a white dress shirt, that was unbuttoned slightly and showed off his muscled chest. He had run a comb through his dishevelled hair and groomed it back and his dark eyes felt like they were piercing as he stared at me for a long moment as I wriggled awkwardly on the bed.

"If I need to get changed" I began miserably "I can, you just didn't say where we were going."

He shook his head, his expression bright "no don't" he breathed "you look absolutely divine Amber. Absolutely stunning, like a goddess" he praised and I preened, feeling a lot more comfortable in my clothes.

"If you don't mind coming with me" he said quietly, reaching out and taking hold of my trembling hand in his strong, firm one. "This way" he told me, gently tugging me so that I was forced to stand upright, following him out of my bedroom and down the stairs towards the front door.

I was perplexed. Had he gotten rid of the rogues? Had they been annihalated and disposed of? Or was he that arrogant that he considered himself enough to keep them at bay? He glanced over and read my mind. "Don't worry" he said carefully "we're not exactly leaving the pack" he added.

We walked out the front door and I shivered slightly. The air was cool and there was a slight breeze that made my hair sway in the wind. The moon was beginning to rise in the sky as the sun went down and created shadows and darkness everywhere. Luckily, even without a wolf, I had my shifter sight and could see where we were going clearly, making my way assisted by Alpha Rowan who held onto my arm and hand tightly.

Up ahead, we walked onto the grounds, my feet sinking into the lush, soft green grass, until we came to a lone tree with a picnic basket beside it and a rug set out on the grass. I glanced over at Alpha Rowan who gave me a warm smile.

"I hope you don't mind, but this was one way to ensure your safety and have time to get to know you as well."

It was perfect. I loved the outdoors and I especially adored picnics. He couldn't have planned this any better, especially with the darkening sky and stars beginning to twinkle overhead. It was as romantic as you could get.

He helped me to sit on the rug and I sat cross legged, looking up at the sky in appreciation. It was a perfect night for a picnic.

"It's so beautiful" I murmured as he began to rifle through the picnic basket.

"You're beautiful" he whispered and I stared at him, stunned, my heart skipping a beat.

He held out a goblet with wine and I took it, thanking him profusely and sipping slowly at it. "I don't know what you like to eat, but theres chicken, potato salad and some rolls" he said with a frown "not the most romantic food, really, is it. Damn Laurence, I told him to make it special" he growled.

I laughed at the image of his Beta filling the basket and having no notion of what romantic food was. It was too funny for words.

"Actually, I happen to love potato salad" I boasted and he grinned, serving me up a plate as I began to ravenously dig in. I was too hungry to pretend otherwise and he watched me appreciatively.

"It's nice to see you actually eat" he commented drily as I slowed down a little, digging into his own food "not like those annoying girls who eat like birds."

"I'm starving" I admitted sheepishly "and I don't eat like a bird."

He grins and continues to shovel in food while we sit, eating in silence. I finish my plate and put it to the side. He glances at me with a smile, lying down on the rug and inviting me to lie down there with him. I crawl over and lie beside him, Alpha Rowan rolling over slightly to place a possessive arm over me. Instantly I feel the chemistry between us, the tingles that run down my spine and the warmth of my flesh wherever he touches me. I become aroused and try my best to hide it, but his nostrils flare and he sniffs, his eyes widening in realization as I blush.

Before I can move away, he bends his head down and slowly begins to nip and kiss my neck, making me arch my back in response. He lightly touches my arm with his hand, trailing it up and down, making goosebumps appear on my skin. I'm gasping at this stage, desperately sucking in oxygen and writhing beneath him as he rolls over on top of me. "You taste so sweet" he murmurs, "like honey."

I'm just as eager to touch him, my hands beginning to move to unbutton the top of his shirt. He catches my hands and shakes his head, tsking at me. "Now, now, I'm not finished yet" he purrs.

His hand reaches down towards my pants and before I can move to stop him, I feel him underneath my tights, pulling my underwear to the side as I shiver in response.

"Now then" he mutters "I wonder if I can get you to moan for me, like you did last time."

My mouth falls open and then I let out a small whimper as his finger replaces my clit and begins to gently rub it, before circling the nub with his finger. It feels so damn good, that my juices automatically begin to flow and my hands reach down to scrabble at the rug and the grass, as though it's a lifeline.

He's slow, methodical, bending down to peer into my eyes and then kissing me on the lips as his finger continues to pleasure me. His tongue lightly licks along my lips, my mouth opening further, to grant his tongue access. His tongue delves inside and begins to caress mine, dancing with it, my legs spreading wider as I pant into his mouth.

"Oh my god" I mewl, throwing my head back as the pleasure continues to grow.

He lets out a chuckle, before he begins to increase the pressure on my c**t, causing my legs to feel like they are buckling, even though I'm lying on the ground.

"Say my name" he demands.

"Rowan" I murmur throatily, "oh god Rowan."

"Yes" he hisses "just like that. I want you to scream out my name" he growls, increasing the pace of his fingers. I feel like I'm floating on air, in a haze of euphoria, unable to stop this man if I tried. Besides, it felt so good, so incredible, that I didn't want him to stop. I wanted him to continue. He begins to move his fingers in a circular motion and I swear, arching my back and shuddering.

"God, oh god" I moan "Rowan, it's too much" I begin to plead, but he takes no notice, continuing to kiss me, as I tremble beneath him. At this rate, I felt like I was going to spontaneously combust. I could feel his hardness along my leg and thigh, noting that he was having quite a reaction as well. I longed to feel his c**k inside of me. My hands began to claw at his back. My body began to stiffen and sensing I was close, he began to intensify the pace and the pressure, causing me to let out a loud moan and then a scream as my o****m washed over me "Rowan!"

I was a goner. It felt like I'd died and gone to heaven. I came crashing back down to earth as I felt him pull away from me slightly, his eyes staring deeply into mine. "Are you alright?" he asked.

"I'm better than alright" I murmured hoarsely. He laughed and began to pull my leggings down, before halting in his tracks. "I didn't think to bring a condom" he mutters helplessly.

I shake my head. "It doesn't matter, I just want to feel you" I begged him.

He hesitated and then sighed, reaching over to pull my dress up over my head. He lays me back down and begins to kiss the nape of my neck, trailing down, until he reaches my cleavage. My body hums in response. But as soon as he reaches my cleavage, his nostrils flare and a look of sheer panic crosses his face.

"What is that smell?" he asks thickly.

I frown. Is he talking about my perfume? I had put a dab of it on top of my breasts, wanting to smell nice for tonight. It wasn't a horrible smell, so I didn't understand what had brought that look about on his face.

"It's my perfume" I said uncertainly, watching his eyes flash from black to normal and then black again. The cold air is making my n*****s hard and my lacy bra remains on thank god, for he scrambles backwards and away from me. He's breathing hard, looking pointedly anywhere but at me, and it stings.

"Put your clothes back on" he breathes and I stare at him confused, reaching over to grab my discarded dress and hastily put it back on, before turning to Rowan in bewilderment.

"What's going on with you? One moment we were getting all heated and then..." I said trailing off.

He looks at me with fury in his eyes and I recoil. "That's none of your business" he spits out, before getting to his feet and gesturing for me to follow him.

I get angry. I don't understand his change in mood. "I can make my own way back thanks" I spit out.

He hesitates and then snarls "fine, do that then."

I watch stunned, as he turns and stomps away, leaving me alone, on the grounds, out in the darkness.

Tears prick the corners of my eyes, as I bend down and begin to shake the picnic rug off, placing the plates and cutlery into the basket. I debate taking it inside but decide that someone else can do it, or Alpha Rowan can come back for it. Either way I don't really care. I stomp off inside, making my way back to the bedroom, locking the door firmly behind me. Then I sink onto the bed and let the tears flow down my cheeks. For a first date, that had been going so well, it had certainly turned into a massive disaster!