The Lycan’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 196

Edward's

POV

My fated mate, my Luna, my wife all felt right and natural in my mind and tongue. Her scent was surrounding me and it made my inner Lycan howl in happiness. Even now as I watch her sleep, I'm fighting the urge to not bury my d**k in her tight entrance. I wanted all of her, every inch of her heart and soul I wanted it all for me. I almost died when I felt the burning sensation in my chest when she was with another man. It reminded me of the one person I never wanted to think about; Jane Anne. Memories came flooding down on me and I was enraged. I would have hurt Caliana at that moment had my daughter not come, It would be something I'd regret for the rest of my life because I am already attached to her in ways I didn't think possible.

This was getting dangerous, I needed to get my head together so I avoided her the whole day but she came to me instead, her bravery surprised me. I tried to understand her reasons for doing what she did and I decided we should let it go since I'm not innocent either.

I inhaled her scent one more time before shaking her awake. She jumped out of bed, panicked, and ran into the bathroom. I followed suit and joined her in the shower. She was startled for only a second but continued to wash her hair. She was damn sexy and irresistible. I watched how the water bounced against her smooth skin and I wished I'd lick all of it, she enchanted me. Her fingers sensually moved to her neck and my breath shuddered, it was unmarked and all I wanted was to sink my canines in it. Ward wanted me to mark her right then, for the whole world to know that she's MINE. I clenched my fist at my side and shook my head from any dirty thoughts I had and joined her. The shower was large enough to accommodate both of us.

After the shower, we rushed to get ready. Caliana was wearing the most beautiful dress I'd ever seen on anyone. It framed her body perfectly and looked flawless. She showed part of her skin and I almost growled possessively however, I didn't want to pick a fight with her and I knew she was too stubborn to change out of it. She lifted her head to me once she finished doing her hair.

"How do I look?"

"You're perfect," I told her truthfully. She flushed at my words and looked even cuter. Caliana POV

My dress was daring. I knew it and It surprised me th at Alpha Edward didn't throw a fit. There was a raging need in his eyes instead and we linked our arms. We peeked down to the grand foyer where everyone was socializing. We descended the long stairs and the once loud room quietened as they faced us. I held my head high and put on a small perfect smile on my lips. The Alpha pulled me tighter against him.

The soft music started to play again and we interacted with the others, my eyes met Ansley, she was looking lovely in a black gown and was talking to elder Christina Carter and her godfather, Ezekiel. We approached them and they smiled, we exchanged a few words and Ansley turned to me," Hello, Luna Caliana, you look beautiful," She said.

"And you too," I smiled.

I forgot to ask Edward what Ansley was. We interacted with other guests for a while longer and my husband was by my side the entire time. Another surprise this evening. I noticed that Ansley was standing in the corner of the room, watching everyone and glancing to the third floor from time to time. Was she expecting someone? She was soon joined by Melody and I saw a sneer on her face that made me almost chuckle, Melody was irritating her as she spoke. I went over to them and stood next to Ansley, Melody smiled tightly at me and bowed her head as she turned to leave. We watched the woman leave and she sighed

"I don't know how you did it but thank you," Ansley said with a smile.

"I saw you didn't want to speak to her and I had a feeling she wouldn't stick around when I'm here," I chuckled and she nodded.

"Impure people won't stand pure aura, I was surprised she even had the guts to talk to me," She frowned. I didn't know what she meant by that but I asked

"What did Melody want?"

"She thinks I can do something for her but it's impossible,"

"Oh," I said, not wanting to pry. Ansley sighed and looked at the stairs again but all light in her eyes dimmed when she frowned and faced me.

"Edward is not a bad man... He's just scared," She whispered. My eyes went to my husband, he was talking to Ezekiel.

"of love?"

"Yes, it's okay to be scared, he has PTSD from his previous relationship. He was hurt badly," She said, I sensed pain in her voice. I understand that my husband was hurt and he needs time because love takes time and I will wait now until he's ready... "Have you been hurt before?" I asked gently.

"I've hurt someone before and it's killing me that I hurt him," She croaked. Her eyes seemed to change between violet and brown. She tilted my neck slightly, Ansley was emotional.

"I'm sure you didn't mean to," I tried to soothe, the atmosphere in the room was changing too, it was chilly at first but now it was getting too warm. Edward came to us, putting his hand on her back gently, and asked if she was alright. Ansley leaned into him and closed her eyes for a second, her actions surprised me. I didn't know they were THIS close, I mean, I wasn't jealous but seeing Edward be this way to a woman who wasn't family was new to me.

"I'll take her out for some air," Alpha Edward told me and I raised an eyebrow

"It's drizzling out there,"

"Don't worry about it," I watched the two leave with a frown on my face and Marcus stood next to me

"Don't worry, she's no threat to you, she's more like his close friend,"

I nodded my head " What is she?"

"I can't say that because people freak out," He said and left. I narrowed my gaze at no one in particular.