Chapter 263: HURTFUL WORDS

Chapter 263 HURTFUL WORDS

Raphael stared back at Avena who clearly looked shocked to see him. She should of course, after how he had treated her for the past few days. He had made it clear to her that he would never accept her as his mate, ever. She had only been brought here because Kai had insisted they couldn’t leave her unconscious without having any idea what had happened to her and the Luna back there.

That was the only reason Raphael had agreed for her to be brought here. Not that Kai would have listened anywhere.

“What.. what are you doing here?” She asked.

“I should be asking you that question, what are YOU doing here?” He asked instead.

“I don’t understand, what do you mean?”

“You are awake and well now. What are you still doing in my pack? You should’ve left here the moment your eyes flew opened. What excuse did you use to stay here this time?”

Alena was stunned to hear him say all that “Excuse? What are you even say—”

“I had told you already, hadn’t I? I will never ever accept you as my mate so if you’re staying here under some type of pretext thinking I’ll accept you one day, then you are very mistaken. I have only loved one woman. Alena meant the world to me and she always will. No one can be able to take her place in my life or my heart– not even some fucking second– chance mate” His words were like daggers, piercing into her heart as tears began to dribble down her cheeks.

“I hate seeing your face. I despise it because it’s nothing but a constant reminder of the agony.. that I had lost her and that was why you’ve come into my life. I hate seeing you. I really do” He continued “ No one would be able to replace Alena in my life. The sooner you understand this and get it into your head, the better it’ll be for all of us” Raphael wanted to say something more but decided against it.

He didn’t like seeing her cry like this. It made him feel horrible. Darn this stupid mate bond!

He sighed “You should get ready to go back to where you came from. I’ll get a car ready for you so you can leave as soon as possible” And with one last look at her, he turned and stormed out of the room. Avena collapsed to the ground breaking into more tears. She couldn’t believe her own mate was hell– bent ok kicking her out of his life.

“Avena?” Rosie rushed into the room and was surprised to see her on the floor “Oh my God, what happened?” She hurried over to her side. She had seen the Beta storming away angrily and wondered what had happened between them. Raphael had arrived earlier and requested to see Avena. Rosie had been shocked at first knowing how well he had ignored Avena’s existence for the past days and knew something wasn’t right.

She had no right to stopped him though and had pointed out Avena’s room. Now seeing Avena crying like this made her feel bad. Maybe she shouldn’t have let him meet Avena.

“He– He wants me to leave” Avena sobbed “He really wants me to go away, he doesn’t want me. My own mate doesn’t want me” She cried and Rosie hugged her. Rosie being a human didn’t know what a mate felt like. She wouldn’t be able to understand how it felt to not be wanted by your own mate but she had Kai and she loved him very much. She can’t imagine Kai telling her he didn’t want her in his life anymore. She’ll b completely devastated.

“Shh.. it’s okay Avena, I’m sure he didn’t mean it that way. Don’t get so worked up about it. He’s just acting based on his emotions” She tried comforting the crying Avena.

“Everyone says the Beta had really adored his wife. You can just imagine how much pain he’s gone through and still is after losing her. He had refused to even see his own son and had been keeping to himself. So you really shouldn’t feel bad about anything he says—”

“You know what,” Avena wiped away her tears “He is right. What was I even thinking staying here? I should’ve just left the moment I woke up. I … I shouldn’t be here” She got to her feet and looked around. There wasn’t much to even pack.

“What are you doing?” Rosie was alarmed when she saw her brought out her clothes.

“I will like to change into thee clothes I arrived here in. I’ll return all of your clothes as soon as I’m ready. Thank you Rosie”

“W.. what?” Rosie was at a loss for words “Are you seriously kidding me? You really want to leave??”

Avena sniffed and nodded “That’s what he wants—”

“What about what you want? Don’t you want to be with him? Will you really leave because he wants you to? Huh?”

“I.. I don’t have a choice. If I stay here, I’ll only hurt him”

“And if you leave, you’ll only hurt yourself. Either way, one of you will be hurt so what’s the use?”

Avena shook her head. She knew she had to leave.

“Listen,” Rosie clasped her hands in hers “You shouldn’t run away like a coward. If you want to be with him, then be with him. Don’t let anyone tell you where you should be and where you shouldn’t. You deserve to live a happy life, just like everyone else out there. You should never back down, always fight for what is rightfully yours” Her words sounded so soothing and encouraging to Avena’s ears. Tears started to gather in her eyes.

“He is hurt so he is bound to say all those hurtful things but you’re not. You know better. The Beta needs the to heal.. he needs someone to help me out of this and you, my dear are the only one who could do that. You should teach him how to love again and you’ll see, everything else will fall into place. I promise” She smiled at Avena who couldn’t help but smile back.

“Thank you, Rosie” Avena hugged her “Thank you so much” She sobbed. Yes, Rosie was right. She shouldn’t give up now. It was time she fought for her self, for her happiness and what she loved. She wouldn’t listen to anyone from now on.

A smile made it’s way up her lips ‘Raph... I’m coming for you’