The Lycan’s Rejected Mate
Chapter 230

Candace's POV

Little Love ran to me and wrapped her small arms around my waist. "Mommy, I missed you,"

Love and Caliana have had a great relationship, while I didn't. I inhaled and got one knee to hug her

"I missed you too, how was camp," I asked.

"It was so cool! Thank you for letting me go!" She jumped up and down. I stood up and asked the chef to prepare some food and when I went to my bedroom, she followed. What?! I groaned inwardly. Love told me every little detail that happened at the camp and I always repressed a groan or rolled my eyes. I don't understand kids honestly, what's so special about dancing and telling stories around the campsite?

"I met a cute boy and his name is Ellis, he's so cute and he gave me a tulip!" She exclaimed and I gasped, mirroring her expressions and clapping. I opened my arms and she hugged me.

"So tell me about this boy,"

"He's so adorable but way older than me so we can't be boyfriend and girlfriend," She told me and I narrowed my gaze at her "What?" she was shy and looked super cute.

"Aren't you like five years old? How do you know about boyfriends?" She was shy but only for a second before she got her arrogant smile back, it reminded me of the Alpha and I caressed her cheek, why haven't I seen how cute she was? She was a perfect mixture of Edward and Jane Anne.

"By the way, I'm six now, and I do know about boyfriend relationships,"

"Time flies," I muttered. Not long ago, Jane Anne was complaining about carrying a child in her stomach, now she is born and talking about liking boys.

The following week, I spent most of my time with Love. I tried to avoid her but the girl is like a stubborn tick in my hair. She always wants to talk, be tucked in bed, and drive her everywhere she wants to go but the smile on Alpha Edward's face when he sees us spending time together and doing all the girly stuff is worth it and I kinda enjoy being with her too.

"Can you please do my hair before dinner?" Love walks in my closet. I take her to the vanity table, trying to figure out how to braid her hair but I'm failing miserably.

Love is looking at me intently through the mirror, a pout on her lips. I smile and grab a brush from the table,

"You know what? Let's just put it in a ponytail,"

"How do you fail to make a braid?" She chuckles.

"Well, It just happens sometimes," I shrugged and brushed her hair, getting a band and tying her hair together. I went to get my dress when she called,

"Can I use your lipsticks?" She hollered.

"Sure, go ahead!" I called out.

I went to the shower to freshen up as well and when I came out, I saw Alpha Edward sitting on the bed. He looked up from his laptop and smiled at me. He's been distant lately and hasn't touched me the way I want him to in over two weeks! This was my chance to seduce him, I thought. I let my towel fall to the floor and his eyes darkened. I straddled him and started rocking my hips against him. His lips were on my neck, licking and sucking. I felt the growing bulge in his pants. His lips sucked my breast sensually and I moaned in ecstasy. My fingers were in his hair and our breathing was heavy. I was wet for him, and when his fingers massaged my c**t, I bit his shoulder. I wanted him in me so badly, he stood up with me in his arms and gently placed me on the bed. He hovered over me and continued his assault on my bare neck. I wanted him to mark me but I didn't know what would happen if he did because I'm not his mate and that's why I've been delaying the ceremony. Could it be the reason why he's been distant? I shook those thoughts away and touched his chest, wanting to tear his shirt off and when I managed to do that, he smirked. I fumbled with his belt but he suddenly stopped, his chest was heaving. He ran a finger through his hair.

"Babe, is everything alright?" I asked, he cleared his throat and got off me. He kissed my cheek and looked at me with sorry eyes

"I'm sorry, I can't right now... f**k, Cali, I'm sorry but... I don't even know what to say," He sat on the edge of the bed, his hands in his hair. What the f**k?

"I'm getting tired of this, Edward," I growled, upset at this situation.

"I know and I'm sorry," He said sincerely.

"Are you seeing someone else?" I asked and he stared at me with shocked eyes, as though he'd never.

"Of course not," He all but growled.

"Then why don't you want to make love to me?" He kept quiet for a long time and approached me, his fingers tipped my chin up so I could face him. He stared into my eyes, his gaze was burning and my heart raced, however, I had to be careful not to look fearful. "The tingles, Calina, they are gone, have you noticed, and your orbs, they are not glowing," He whispered, his scalding watch trapped me and my fingers trembled ever slightly. I didn't know what to say or do and when I spoke, my lips quivered. "My eyes are as they are,"

"They had a golden spark about them. I know because it always intrigued me and I couldn't stop staring at you. They lit up when I entered the room you were in, it meant your wolf was close but now, I can't feel her at all either," "You're confused," I said quickly, trying to end this topic as fast as I can.

"No, I'm not. And your hair is not as luscious either," He continued.

"Okay, fine, my wolf is shunning me out lately," I said, hopping off the bed and getting my towel. Edward was still scrutinizing me.

"Why?"

"She hates that I'm delaying the marking process," I lied.

"Are you still uncertain about my sobriety to you, our bond?" He asked.

"Can you blame me, you weren't the most chivalrous when I arrived," I said, taking a jab at his past behavior, it hurt him and guilt washed over him. I managed to buy some time for myself.

"I've come a hell of a long way since,"

I stood closer to him and caressed his chin, I smiled and kissed him softly even though he didn't reciprocate the action.

"I know. I'll schedule the marking ceremony in a week," I informed him. He only nodded, still in doubt.

I got dressed for dinner. I hated that everyone was there because Caliana had some different type of relationship with all of them and I couldn't keep up with the inside jokes or wit. I mostly just laughed out the awkwardness.

Dinner was dreadful, we haven't been eating together so much because everyone has been busy and traveling a lot. The brothers were in a discussion and when Jamal mentioned a dark witch on the run, I flinched and swallowed, wanting to hear more.

I remembered the witch's words about being chased by mage, is he talking about the same witch?

Alpha Edward watched all my moves with a sharp stare, and it may seem crazy but so did Love, did the little girl suspect something too? I eat my vegetables all while listening to what was being said by the brothers, "You're not my mommy. I knew it,"