Rejected And Forsaken
Chapter 27

David pov.

I was really happy for Evan. It was great that his beloved was just as nice and kind hearted as he was. They truly were compatible with each other. Carol had started distancing herself from me, which I thought is the best for both of us. But with out her to hang out, it was boring. My life is the palace was kind of scheduled. I would have bored to death if not for Evan and Nolan.

I got up one day and walked towards the gate of the palace. It was still day time, so the whole place was practically deserted, except for a few guards who had to guard the palace. It has been a long time since I went out for a run. Perhaps today I should do that. I walked towards the side door since the main gate would be locked at this time of the day and stepped outside.

The hot afternoon sun heated up my skin and the soft breeze played with my shoulder length hair. The scent of the fresh earth made me smile. I had missed this. I strolled in to the thick woods where the trees towered like huge skyscrapers, until I reached the area where I had stayed at first when I arrived here. The claw marks I made on the tree trunks were still bearing witness to me climbing them every night. I sat down beside the creek and stared in to the water that shimmered in the scorching sun. The ripples glimmered with the reflected light. It felt so good to be here after spending days in the cold, dark palace.

The palace was well designed. The interior and the exterior could only be fit for the royals. However, that palace was adapted for vampires. The night dwellers. They would love it when it is dark and cold. But what I have learnt from my experience in there is that they are the nicest beings I have met recently. They certainly were way better than those assholes from my pack.

I took a pebble and threw it in to the water. This was where I first saw her. She was watching me and spying on what I was doing. I chuckled. I wouldn’t have known that she was around if it was not for my enhanced senses. I closed my eyes, remembering that day. A smile formed on my face involuntarily as I pictured her breath taking beauty. Rouge lips, emerald eyes and chocolate hair. I never thought the combination of red green and brown would be so ethereal, but Carol is one attractive vampire. I was never someone who fell for anyone’s looks. Perhaps her simplicity and kind-hearted nature was what I found the most attractive. Maybe that is the only reason why I couldn’t help have feelings for her. Yeah that must be it.

“And not to mention the awesome scent she has.” Finn muttered in my mind.

“You are right Finn. I love that scent. It is so hypnotising.” I agreed. Finn nodded. “Hypnotising it is.” I sighed. But thinking about her like this was wrong on so many levels. I am friends with her family. Everyone in the palace except the boys think I’m human. And lastly, she will replace her beloved. I don’t want to hurt anyone in this emotional mess. I just don’t want our feelings to go out of control.

It seems like, even Carol is getting attached to me. To tell the truth, I don’t know how to feel about that. I feel happy, that the girl I like, feels somewhat the same, but conflicted that she most probably belongs to someone else. I most definitely will not go against a sacred bond formed by a higher power than us. Even if it meant I will have to murder my emotions.

“But we should stop this Finn. She is turning eighteen soon and then she will replace her beloved. Then, she will have to live with him, whoever that is. It will hurt but it cannot hurt as bad as a rejection. And we have survived that.” I told Finn, but he only sneered.

“But we should stop this Finn. She is turning eighteen soon and then she will replace her beloved. Then, she will have to live with him, whoever that is. It will hurt but it cannot hurt as bad as a rejection. And we have survived that.” I told Finn, but he only sneered.

“Have you ever thought of a possibility of a second chance mate?” Finn asked out of the blue.

“Huh.” I was surprised. A second chance mate? I frowned and waited for him to explain it a bit.

“Yeah. You accepted the rejection and maybe you may have a second chance mate.” Finn answered. I sat in my position, thinking about what Finn had just said. A second chance mate? That was a possibility I never even thought of. So did that mean that I should look for my mate? I huffed and walked to the tree with low branches, where I he had spent time with Carol during our first meetings. Being in this part of the woods was nostalgic. Those days may have been hard, but those were the memories that I would forever cherish.

“If she is out there, she will have to wait Finn. Right now I need to focus on my revenge.” I said.

“Hmm. Fine. Let’s go for a run man. It has been such a long time.” He said and I granted his request at once. He was right. This was overdue.

Finn dashed through the think woods as soon as I shifted. The run through the woods was calming and therapeutic. I enjoyed every second of the run and enjoyed the view. Finn was in complete control. I trusted him and let him do whatever he wanted. He swam in the creek, enjoying the cool water and ran for over an hour, chasing little rabbits he found in the wilderness, until he finally decided that it was time to shift back. He walked back to where we were at first before giving me back full control.

“Let me tell you something David. I think it is best that you let the vampire king know who we actually are. We will need his help anyway. We cannot go for a war without backup. And he also has a good reason to fight against them.” Finn advised. But that was what I had been hesitant about. But then, what would happen? I don’t even know if he would want to listen to me. Whatever was stolen from the vampires are awfully important to them. And the king thinks that I also am responsible for that.

“Think about it man. I think it is the best option we have.” Finn said after waiting for some time.

Finn retreated to the back of my mind. I thought about what Finn had told me. He was right. That was the best option we had. But that is the only option I dreaded for more than one reason. And one of them was the vampire king was Carol’s father and I honestly don’t want to be on his bad side.

My thoughts slipped towards her. Carol. This was the place we met. Those memories would always make me smile. Yes. She could make me smile any time of the day. Even I am worrying about my own safety.

I sat there on the whole day and lived in the memories of the past. Did I miss those days? Not really. But that was where I found Carol, the girl who had stolen my heart without even trying. She is the person who helped me when she thought I was helpless and gave me a place to stay. Now, I have great friends all because of her. She is a real gem I never would want to loose. I could never forget her kindness and I will be forever grateful for it.

When the sky painted hues of red and orange, I started to make my way back to the palace. By the time I arrived, everyone in the palace was already up.

“Oh there you are.” Evan’s voice caught my attention, as soon as I walked in the palace. “Carol is looking all over for you.” He said. Of course. It was almost time for training. Maybe she was getting late because of me.

I nodded and jogged towards my room to prepare for the day. But as soon as I reached our floor, Carol, who looked frantic came rushing towards me. She started to check me as if she was looking any injuries. Her dark eyebrows were knitted in a deep frown.

“Carol. What is wrong?” I asked her. She looked extremely worried.

She looked at me with wide eyes. I had to refrain myself from getting lost in to her emerald green orbs.

“You are ok.” She stated. Of course I was ok. But why was she so worried.

“Yes. I’m fine. What happened?” I asked.

She jumped in to my arms and wrapped her hands around me. Being this close to her was extremely hard for me. Her enchanting scent was putting me under her spell. I felt dizzy and as if I was being pulled in to a daze. I tried to control my self. Closing my eyes and holding my breath, I gulped and wrapped my arms around her.

“I….I saw a dream.” She whispered and removed here from my embrace. She looked in to my eyes with worry laced in her gaze. “You changed in to something…. A huge thing…. With black fur and red eyes…. But then you came to me and…..” she trailed off. I listened to her attentively. I desperately wanted to know what she saw.

“Then?” I asked.

“The funny thing was, I was not scared. I actually felt safe near you…. or it. I don’t know what happened. But the fact that you changed in to it made me worry. It is just a dream but……. it was strange. It felt so real. It didn’t hurt me he just….. ummm… never mind. Let’s get ready for our session.” She said and pushed me away. I watched her disappear behind her room door. What could that possibly mean? She may not know but what she saw was Finn in her dream. I am sure.

I chewed on my lips, thinking about what she said. When I entered my room, I was in deep thought. I am certain that it meant something. I wonder what I did in the dream. Or what Finn did. I sure hope it was something good.

I changed in to my training clothes and waited in the room for a while before leaving. Could it mean that she was going to replace out about me? Evan and Nolan found out when I didn’t want them to. But I honestly had no choice.

But Carol? My frown deepened. I felt my throat block completely. There was an uncomfortable heaviness in my chest. It made me feel as if my heart dropped in to a bottomless pit. No. I don’t want her to replace out. Not yet. Not ever. I don’t want her to think that I lied to her. I want to stay in touch with her even after everything is settled. I may not get the chance to be her life partner, but I don’t want to loose a gem like her. I want to keep her around, even if it is as a friend.

And perhaps, if I replace my second chance mate, like Finn had pointed out today, I will forget about whatever feelings I had for her. I just hope that my second chance mate doesn’t turn out to be someone like that bitch I was paired with earlier.