For a moment her mind couldn't process what was happening. She felt the pheromones surrounding her like a fluffy warm blanket. She could immerse in this feeling for the rest of her life. It felt so good that it took her a while to notice that she knew who this scent belonged to. Her Mate was standing next to his car and was watching her attentively.
"It's an amazing feeling, isn't it? When I felt this for the first time I almost went crazy. Later when I saw you with Bran I felt pain."
Opal bit her lip. Just like any other wolf in this pack she dreamed about this moment. Even more after her grandmother died when she was totally alone. Her imagination went wild, her Mate was faceless but he was caring, loving and took her out of this city to a different, new and better future. He was someone important, a Knight in Shining Armour and everybody felt envious of her. However reality was a different story. She was out of luck, she will be rejected. She heard it is a very painful experience and a pretty long process. Her chest got tight and her legs became shaky at the bare thought about this.
"Come I will drive you home, we need to talk."
Opal forced her legs to move. She stepped into the car feeling how her anxiety was taking over. Breathe Opal, don't make a scene when he rejects you. At least he's not doing it in the public. You were rejected so many times and you always managed your cool. You will get over it as well. Breathe in and out Opal, just breathe. The car was going smoothly and within ten minutes they were in front of her home.
"Can I come in?"
"Jayden if you want to reject me, be quick and let it be over." Opal tried to suppress the shiver in her voice.
Jayden looked at her carefully, from his expression Opal couldn't read anything.
"You assume that I will reject you or you simply don't want me as your Mate?" his expression darkened.
"Both I guess." Opal was frank.
"Why?"
The proud Alpha looked hurt. She saw his knuckles turning white as he was squeezing the steering wheel.
"Come inside." Opal got out of the car and heard Jayden following her. Her only room was almost dark. Opal lit a candle standing on the table. And then two others one in the kitchen part and the other on the chest.
"Do you want to make a romantic atmosphere for us." Jayden joked.
"Yeah that's right and an additional bonus is that you can't see the dirt on the floor. Two in one. Sit down, I 'll make fire."
Opal moved swiftly and Jayden watched her making fire, putting a cattle to boil some water.
The room was a bit cold and it took a while to feel the warmth from the stove.
"How can you live like that?" Jayden broke the silence.
"It's not like I have a choice, do I?"
Opal sat opposite to Jayden.
"Living here alone, weren't you ever afraid?"
"I was, especially after my grandma died. I cried like every night and had problems with sleeping, but time passed by and I got used to it." The kettle whistled.
"I can offer you coffee or herbal tea".
"Coffee is fine."
Opal placed two cups on the table and sat back. She was talking about her fear so naturally as it wasn't a big deal and Jayden felt bad that his Mate felt so miserable.
"So Jayden, your perfect life has just been fucked up by fate. How does it feel?" She said in a mocking manner.
"You have every right to hate me, I know I was an asshole and if it is of any importance to you then I'm sorry."
"You're sorry?" - Opal threw him a distrustful look. - "Since when did you know about us being fated?"
"The day after that incident with the stone was my birthday. Ever since I knew." - Jayden stretched his arms trying to get a hold of Opal's hand. She didn't flinch and he took it for a good sign. - "I waited because I was afraid of your reaction. I'm a proud Alpha and I don't want to be rejected as well as I don't want to reject you."
"What about Julie?" Opal smiled innocently.
"It was a one night stand. I thought she could quench my thirst but she couldn't give me what I desire." She saw something dark lurking from behind his eyes.
"You think I can? Is this the famous womanizer's pick up line?"
"Did it work?"
"Not really" – Opal took her hand away and stood up - "Listen Jayden, I'm not a fuck toy and I'm not that naive. You will never bond with an outcast like me." She stepped back to create a distance between them as she felt how intense the Jayden's pheromones became.
"I know Bran hurt you, but I'm not Bran. We Are Fated Mates. - Jayden stood up too. He was like a head taller than Opal and had a really broad chest. The smell of juniper berries was like everywhere. Opal felt dizzy, her heart was rushing like crazy and she felt warmth, not something more intense, spreading all over her body. No,no ... not now. Opal started to panic. Jayden was standing there with a predatory look. She knew her Omega will take over in a moment. Has he just triggered her heat?!
Jayden watched her with growing longing, her flushed face, heated look and parted lips trying to catch some air. She looked so alluring, so perfect. There was no way he would let her get away from him now. Everything he was dreaming of since he realized she is his Mate will turn into reality. He will make sure of it.
"Come to me my Omega, come to your Alpha." He spread his arms and Opal obeyed.