Ascension of a Gamma

Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Truthfuil

the man who has just kiused me to me that I was his luna. The man I just mlade a promise to be worthy

of. And her was letting it happen.

They appeared like lang time lovers, completely comfortable in their public display of affection, and I

couldn’t look away. I could hear her giggling, and they Semel to be engaged in a conversation, 1 n their

own world. And I felt a ping in my

heart

I’m sorry,” said Gale, and I replied with a himin.

“He has no choice,” he said.

Liam started to walk towards the castle with her still clinging onto him, and I remained frozen in my seat

as I watched them disappear past the tall white pillars, and into the front door, which closed once they

were inside.

him in my wat higher th a n fele ang inside me. “Who is ste,

“His dance,” he replied, and my bralt lagod.

He…died?

A tap came on the window and looking P.I saw Lexy, smiling at me. Come on, She said

My hand was shaking as I gripped the handle and opened the door. She steppedt o the side, waiting for

me, and I stepped out. When I looked at her again, Gale was already beside her with an unreadable

expression on his face.

Lexy linked her arm with mine. “I’ll take you to your room,” she said, still in high spirits like she didn’t

witness the same scene as I did. “You’re going to love it! Gale personally had it done for you, and he’s

the best!

en Thiery from the burning lhe of the inerming Sun with Galetowing close behind. Towards the same

dor, the Name Huse that my mate and his fiance live in

Tforcefully came to a stop, startling her

They tricked me?

I unlinked my arm from hers and begant o walk away without saying a word. The cars were being

driven away by the warriors, but I had no intention of using one anyway – not like they’d let me.

“Anna?” called Lexy, and I ignored her.

He brought me here because I was his mate – his Luna by default. He could’ve just rejected me

instead of having to pretend he actually cared when he was already engaged with someone else! I‘m

his Luna? What a great actor! They all were

I won’t let myself be ridiculed further. This had gone far enough – I’m leaving.

Tweni wanita behindrance to his

I took my phone from my pocket, a prescn Gion gave me Last nicht le was my first time to own Utle,

Father didn’t want me to fet hooked on cellphones and slacking off in training

A hand gripped my wrist, and I turned to face… Lian His voice had a hint of anger as he spoke. “Where

do you think you’re

The nerve!

“Let me go,” I said firmly, meeting his cold gaze.

“No.” His eyes shifted to the phone I was holding, and he raised his free hand to show an open palm.

“Give it to me.”

Is he insane!

“No,” I replied. This is mine.”

He pulled on my wrist, bringing me

Y head to myself from his disgusting lips. Hut he held the back olm y head with a hand to keep me in

place and he wouldn’t budpe. As I struggled, mi y mouth parted slightly, and he plunged his longue

inside

I don’t like this. I don’t want this. I don’t want to be used.

Thit down hard on his tongue and he let in e go, Raising an arm, I wiped my mouth with the sleeve as I

gave him a disgusted look.

“Jerk!” I screamed, then kicked him where the sun doesn’t shine 1

He let out a pained oof and his hands went down there as he bent over on his stomach. Laughter

erupted from behind him and saw that Lexy and Gale were enjoying this. But when they noticed that I

was glaring at them, they immediately

aim by none other than the lying

a ling Lawach him slowly and

W

His plan was scary, No1 glated luck at lum. “Are you trying to kill our pup, matche asked.

Escoffed and rolled my eyes athu. “LE

Who due he think he is?

His grip tightened, hurting mhe. Then was suddenly slung across his shoulder, with his art wrapped

around my thighs. My fists prinded on his back and I fluttered my legs.

Stop struggling!” he ordered.

“You jerk! Put me down this instant!” 1 said in an equally authoritative tone.

He adjusted me on his shoulder and wrapped an arm around the back of my knees. “Keep struggling

and you’ll fall.”

Tou are going to your room, I’ll tilho you around later, and tonight, the pain will welcome you asihir Luna

“Luna? | scolted. “Introdne them to your fiance, you lyim crk! You.. you jurk of an Alphia! You jerk ufa

mwe!

Why can’t think of anything other than

He didn’t respond to my insults which were just fine, “Put me down, you jerk! Don’t you have your girl to

go to You Tiar!

I raised my head to see Lexy and Gale trailing behind us. “Traitors,” I Screamed, and she just smiled.

Bro deserved that. kick him, there again next time you get the chance,” she chirped, which shocked

me.

“Sure,” I replied. “I’ll kick him down. there the moment he puts me down.”

No, it wasn’t,” Lian vid, making me laugh harder

“You shouk’ve seen your face

“So what do you think? asked Leky, and Traised my head again to survey my Surroundings. The

polished marbled tiles showed a distorted reflection and looking up, there were glass chandeliers

hanging from the high ceiling. Liam walked up a set of wide stairs in the middle of the entryway, giving

me a better look at the empty room, which now seemed like it was purposefully made for huge

Satherings.

“Do you hold a ball here or something?” I muttered.

“Something like that,” answered Lexy. “O n special occasions, the pack would gather here. Tonight is

one of those Occasions.”

“Would anyone care to explain to me

inside the swiftly turned u nd closed the door on their face and locked it. Then he threw me on the bed.

It didn’t hurt at all, and I hounced a few times the soft mattress

But I couldn’t pe up yet not could I protest, for he was instantly in my face, and I was pinned to the bed

with his less o n both sides of my waist. As a result, mny body began their weird reactions and 1 felt

butterflies in my stomach.

His hands slid down my arms and he interlocked his fingers with mine. Thenh e slowly pushed them

upwards, his eyes never leaving mine as he held me captive beneath him. My breathing came in short

but fast intervals, and it didn’t help that my core began to get excited.

I gulped when I felt his hot breath on my neck and gasped when his tongue swiped over my marking

spot then kissed it. You’re my girl,” he whispered. “No one

live Lachome

,

Trailing butterfly his up my neck, he answered. “I’m not choosing Terreny

You don’t have to keep lying. You don’t have tacto the hond.

“Liam, stop!”

His lip left my neck and he raised himself to look at me. “I can smell you,” h. e said in a low, Sexy voice

that hade my care water for him.

Focus, Anna!

You can stop here, for both our sakes.

I pulled on my arm and he released it, and I cupped a side of his handsome face. Tears threatened to

rise to the surface, but I held them back, preparing myself for the unimaginable pain I was about to put

myself through. Last night, I believed that these words wouldn’t find their way out of my mouth again.

How cruel, to

Hi jaw clenched in the understood what I Wasabatlo say. Ismiled at him and continued..” __ reject you,

Alpha Lam Hase, as my mate.”

I felt huis other hand free mine, and he wat up straight. I looked to the side, waiting for the pain to

come.

“I don’t accept,” he said simply, and I looked at him, confused.

Why not? He’s engaged, he doesn’t have t. obe obliged to make me his Luna just because I’m his

mate. She’s a perfect fit for him, I don’t begin to compare. So why .. why won’t he accept? And why is

he looking at me strangely?

“I’ve been waiting for you for a long time. Why would I let you go now that you’re here?” he said, “Why

would I let another man claim you?”

He smiled at me, sending my heart racing “I already told you, you belong to

He sighed, then got

t

he “Try in

I immediately got up and stomped past her and Gale, out the door, shouting. # Llain!He turned to face

the with a confused look on his face, I stopped short af him, cocked my head to the side as I smiled

sweetly, then kicked him down there again, harder, as per Gale’s request because I’m a good friend.

He glared at me as he tried to keep himself grounded, and I turned around and sprinted back into my

room, closed the door with a loud bang, and hurriedly locked it. The two were laughing behind me, and

from outside, I could hear the concerned voice of his fiancé.

I felt something warm slide down my cheek, and my knees gave away. I sat sideways to the floor,

wiping the tears that fell. Lexy sat beside me, and hugged He close to her, whispering to me that

close to her, whispering to me that it’d be alright as she patted my back. Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Nothing’s alright.

“Lexy,” I said, looking up at her. “Tell m e the truth.”