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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"No, no, no. You fucking bastard" I screamed at him as I banged my fists against his chest.
Arius bright me to his chest and wrapped his arms around me.
"You can't die, you can't," I whispered into his chest.
"I'm not going to die, amare, it's only if we don't complete the mating process in a year," Arius said, chuckling.
"Huh?" I was confused.
"I said, I'm only going to die if we don't mate in a year, and I'm pretty sure it won't take us that long," he replied.
I only heard the word death when Arius first told me and fear overtook my body. I can't bear to lose the person who treats me like a queen, someone who doesn't reject me, someone who doesn't speak to me for weeks on end. He is open and reassures me whenever I am doubting everything. One thing is for sure is that I'm falling fast in love with Arius and I will do everything in my power to keep him safe, even if it means risking my own life.
Hugging him tighter, I say, "You better not die on me, Ari."
"Not a chance, mate."
Leaving his embrace, I take a step back from him and stare back into his eyes.
"Why did you leave me, come back?" Arius asked as he pouted, trying to bring me back to him.
Even though I wanted to go back to his waiting arms, I won't make it so easy for him.
Tapping my chin with a finger, I said "Hmm, let me think about it."
"No," I said before turning away and walking back to the castle.
I could hear his heavy footsteps behind me not long before Arius was striding right next to me.
He let out a nervous light before asking, "I thought you forgave me."
Stopping, I turned to him and replied, "Oh no, that hug was a "Thank god you're not dying hug" not an "I forgive you hug." But now that I know you're okay, I'm mad at you."
Continuing to walk to the castle, Arius asked, "So what do I have to do for your forgiveness, baby."
Smirking, I stopped once again and said "I have an idea."
"This is not what I had in mind when I asked for forgiveness. I thought maybe I had to give you a massage or even carry you around everywhere, but not this," Arius said with a groan.
"Shh, you big baby, I'm trying to relax," I said as the nail tech was filing my nails after painting them red.
"Relax, huh, relax? What do you mean, relax? My nails are fucking rainbow," Arius exclaimed.
I giggled as I watched Arius look at his nails, still in shock at the burst of colors on his hand. Once my nails were done, I went to Arius and sat down on his lap, giving him a peck on the nose.
