Chapter 3 What did you just say ? The hallway reeked of disinfectant and had decisions . My boots scuffed the linoleum as I rounded the corner , heart pounding harder with every step . I shouldve been running hell , sprinting but the knot in my chest tightened the closer I got to Kalliass voice . God , please let me have gotten out in time . I was halfway down the corridor when a low , guttural growl stopped me in my tracks . My stomach flipped . I turned the corner , and there he was . His hand was wrapped around Dr. Lisas throat , her feet dangling inches off the ground , kicking weakly . His eyes burned . gold , sharp and feral , nothing like the indifferent blue that had stared through me when hed rejected me . His wolf had taken over . What did you just say ? His voice was raw , a brutal snarl that seemed to shake the walls . Kallias , let her go ! I yelled , darting forward . My palms shoved against his chest , but he didnt budge . It was like trying to move a mountain . Lisas nails clawed at his hand , her face turning an alarming shade of red . Shit , shit let her fucking go !! I shoved again , harder this time , panic clawing its way up my throat . His gaze snapped to me , those glowing eyes narrowing slightly . For a second , I thought he might actually listen . He didnt . Fuck , Kallias ! I scream , hitting his chest now . His grip loosened just enough for Lisa to crumple to the floor , gasping for air and clutching her throat . I dropped to my knees beside her , my hands trembling as I helped her sit up . You okay ? My voice was barely steady . Her eyes darted to Kallias , wide and brimming with terror . 1- She didnt get the chance to finish . Kalliass hand shot out , grabbing my wrist and yanking me to my feet . Before I could react , my back slammed into the wall , the impact knocking the breath from my lungs . Leave , he growled at Lisa without even looking at her . She didnt need to be told twice . She stumbled to her feet , her heels clacking against the tile as she fled , her breaths ragged and uneven I was left alone with him . His golden eyes locked on mine , and the intensity in them made my stomach churn . 1/5 11:38 Sat , 15 Mar E Chapter 3 What the hell is wrong with you ? I spat , twisting against his grip . His hand was like iron , pinning me to the cold wall . Who is he ? His voice was low , dangerous , like the calm before a storm . My heart skipped . Who ? Dont play dumb , Taryn . His grip on my wrist tightened , and 1 winced . Long distance boyfriend ? Who the fuck is he ? My mind scrambled for an answer , but all I could think about was that man in the room . His unconscious body , Vulnerable . If Kallias got to him in this state- None of your goddamn business ! I snapped , panic sharpening my tone . His lips curled into a snarl , his face inches from mine . Its every bit my business . Youre still my mate . he growled . No , Im not ! I shoved at his chest with my free hand , but he didnt so much as flinch . His nose brushed against my neck , and I froze . He inhaled deeply , his hot breath fanning against my skin . You smell like him , he mutters , his voice a low rumble . Oh , hell no . Kallias , stop ! My voice cracked , raw and panicked . His golden eyes flicked to mine , dark and menacing . Youre hiding something . Im not- The sound of clicking heels cut through the tension . Kallias , baby , whats going on ? Seraphina . Her voice was sickly sweet , the kind that made my teeth grind . She approached cautiously , her manicured nails reaching for his arm . Let her go , okay ? You already rejected her . Why are you even wasting your time with her ?, she added , her tone soft , coaxing . His head snapped toward her , and a snarl ripped from his throat . Dont touch me , he spat , his voice more wolf than man She recoiled , her perfect mask slipping just enough for a flicker of fear to show . Kallias , its me . Come on , baby , let that disgusting omega go . He ignored her , his attention snapping back to me . His hand gripped my chin , forcing me to look at him . Youre hiding something , he repeated , his voice a deadly whisper . Kallias , please , I whispered , my tears spilling over now . Seraphina yanked harder at his arm . Kallias , stop ! Im already here , baby . Im what you need ! Without looking , he shoves her away . She hit the ground with a startled cry , her perfect blonde hair spilling over her face . If Seraphina couldnt pull him out of this , what the hell am I supposed to do ? Kallias , listen to me . My voice was shaky , but I fored it out anyway . Were already over , remember ? You rejected me ! Now 2/5 Chapter 3 let me go But he didnt let go . Instead , he inhaled deeply again , his nose brushing against my shoulder . His body went rigid , his golden eyes narrowing dangerously . You smell like him , he said , his voice a low growl W who ? My voice was barely a whisper . His gaze snapped to the door of the office Id just fled from Oh no . That man . Of course , I carried and huddled him from the forest floor back to the hospital . I would fucking smell like him . Shit Kalliass lips curled into a snarl , and he turned toward the door , his movements quick and deliberate My blood ran cold . Kallias , dont Hes already walking towards the door to where that man was lying unconscious , every muscle in his body taut , his golden eyes still glowing faintly with the feral rage of his wolf . I hadnt thought about what Id say next , hadnt even planned to speak those words out loud . Desperation clawed at me , and before I could think , the words tumbled out . Ill accept the rejection ! Fuck -Kallias froze mid step , his head snapping back toward me like I just hit him . The gold in his eyes dimmed , retreating as the ocean blue of his human side seeped in . He blinked , once , then twice , as if trying to process the words . The real Kallins is back . What ? The word came out hoarse , raw , like Id just ripped something vital out of him . I stare at him , confused . Wasnt this what he wanted ? Hed made it crystal clear when he paraded Seraphina around , staking his claim on her while he rejected me in front of everyone . So why was he looking at me now like Id just gutted him ? Im accepting it , I repeated , gripping my arms to keep my hands from trembling . The rejection . You dont want me as your mate , and Im done holding onto something that… My voice faltered , and I forced the lump in my throat down . That was never real to begin with . For a moment , there was nothing but silence . Even his wolf seemed stunned , retreating entirely as his golden eyes that slowly shifted back to blue locked on mine . Taryn , he started , his voice lower now , almost hesitant . I cut him off before he could say whatever excuse he thought would make this easier for him . This isnt up for discussion . I want to tell him everything . How tired I was of chasing after someone whod never even turned around to look at me . every sacrifice Id made my sleep , my happiness , my damn sanity had been for someone who didnt care . How 3/5 K80 % Chapter 3 But I couldnt . Not with him standing there , looking like he wanted to say something that would undo everything Id just Why ? His voice cracked , and that caught me off guard . Why ? Why now ? Why after years of being treated like I was nothing ? Because , I said , swallowing hard . Im tired . 1-1 give up , Kallias His jaw tightened , and his fists clenched at his sides . For a second , I thought he might argue , might try to pull me back . But then he didnt . Kallias took a step back , his blue eyes flickering with something I couldnt place . Regret ? Pain ? No. It couldnt be . Not from him . Seraphinas voice sliced through the air like nails on a chalkboard , trembling just enough to sound pitiful . She clung to Kalliass arm , tilting her head up to him with watery eyes that practically screamed victim . Kallias , please , she whimpered , her fingers tightening around his forearm . Just leave her alone . Shes probably trying to stir her woll up again , to mess with your mind . You know how Omegas can be . Omegas , of course . Like we were some kind of defective breed . Her words had the desired effect . Kalliass jaw tightened , and his brows furrowed las though hes fighting the accusation she just planted . Right , this is him . For a second , I think he might actually turn and leave with her . After all , he told me he cant believe the Goddess has paired him , the future Alpha , to an Omega like me . But then , in a move that even surprised me , he wrenched his arm out of her grasp . Enough , Seraphina , he snapped , sharp enough to make her flinch . What she started , but he didnt let her finish . I said enough . His eyes , that strange swirling mix of gold and blue , locked onto mine again . Taryn I blink , caught it off guard by the way he said my name . Though it was something sacred. Something he hadnt already thrown away . Why ? he asks , his voice lower now , almost desperate . Why would you accept it ? You said you fucking loved me . Love ? Im not going to A bitter laugh bubbled in my throat , but I swallowed it down . Tears began to form on the edge of my eyes . No , I will not give them that kind of satisfaction . You rejected me , Kallias . You made it pretty clear where I stand . Or where I dont , actually . He flinched like Id slapped him . I dont care . Im done playing this game . Taryn- 1/5 Chapter 3 The door behind me creaked open before he could finish . he was there . What a show..a low , guttural growl einerged . That voice was deep , calm , and somehow colder than Kalliass fury . I didnt have to look to know who it was , Barefoot and shirtless , the only thing he wore was a pair of low hanging grey sweatpants , his chest rising and falling like hed just run a marathon . His olive skin featured a six ? No , an eight packed abdomen , skin still somehow oiled up from the towel I rubbed onto him earlier . His hair was still damp , strands falling into those piercing , sage green eyes that pinned Kallias where he stood it was the man , the powerful wolf I saved from the forest . Wait , green ? Didnt he have red eyes ? You ah ! My breath caught as his arm snaked around my waist , firm and possessive , pulling me against him like I belonged there . And damn , it feels like I actually do . I would prefer it if my woman isnt being stolen while Im asleep . The strange , hot man growled , his voice low and dangerous , each word cutting through everyone in the hallway . Kalliass eyes darted to where the mans hand rested on my hip , his lips parting like he was about to say something . His eyes slowly began to turn from But nothing came out . The air shifted , heavy with something I couldnt quite name , and I knew whatever happened next , nothing would ever be the same with this man in the Riverstone pack . Well shit . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!