The day I turned 18 was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. The beginning of my future with my mate but it all turned to hell when I was rejected. He wanted someone powerful, someone equal to him. An accessory that could help him gain power...
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Over the next two weeks, I got into a daily routine in Arius's kingdom. I would spend my days exploring, spending time with the others, and training. Although Arius lived in the palace, we have had little time to see each other due to his duties. He also has been busy with the living coming in as the dead. The new herd was causing some problems, so he went there to get everything under control.
Today was the day Arius was coming back from Eboracum, the entrance of the dead, where the dead enter his kingdom. I woke up with a smile on my face as I spent the rest of the day awaiting his arrival that night. Once nightfall came, I ran down the stairs to see his large figure standing next to Akoni; I rushed over to him and jumped into his arms. Arius immediately turned around and caught me into him as I wrapped my legs around his waist.
"Hello, my darling mate. Did you miss me?" he asked as he walked towards his room with me in his arms, leaving Akoni behind.
"Uh Huh," I mumbled into his shoulder.
He laughed and asked, "What happened to the fierce Beta Kade?"
"She's still here, but she missed her mate."
"I missed you too, amare," he replied, pressing his lips to my forehead.
Once we reached his room, he placed me on the bed before walking over to his closet. Arius quickly changed and then laid next to me on the bed. He turned to look at me as he brushed the hair out of my face.
"My beautiful girl," Arius whispered.
I smiled and moved closer to him while he pulled me closer to his chest. Arius moved his head down to capture my lips, to kiss me. I kissed him back as we passionately embraced each other as his lips moved against mine.
Breaking the kiss, Arius asked, "Will go out with me tomorrow?"
"What?" I asked in question.
"We haven't got much time to spend together after I had to leave for Eboracum so I was wondering if we could spend the day together," he replied.
"What will we be doing?" I asked him.
"I guess you'll have to find out, mate."
"Well, then I accept," I said.
"Good, but either way, I was going to take you on that. I'm glad you chose to willingly accept."
I rolled my eyes at him as Arius said, "What do you think I'm joking about?"
"No, I know you never say things you don't mean."
"Shush now, it's time for you to sleep, amare. We have a long day tomorrow," he said.
