Rejection

Lorena followed Jacob outside onto the patio and faced him. Jacob moved closer and tried to take her hand but Lorena put up her hands to make him keep his distance.

"Please don't touch me Jacob."

"Lorena, it's ok. I know you weren't expecting this to happen. But everything's going to be fine, just come home with me. We need to be alone."

“I’m sorry Jacob, but I just don’t feel what your feeling right now," said Lorena.

His heart was in his throat. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He just looked at her, stunned and shook his head no.

“Lorena, we're mates. I know you felt it. I can hear your heart racing and feel the attraction between us.” Jacob inched closer to Lorena but she wasn't having it.

Lorena shook her head no. “I’m only going to say this once. I am engaged to someone and we’re getting married soon. I don’t want to be with you. I’m really sorry but I am rejecting you as my mate.”

She turned around and walked back into the house, leaving him standing on the patio.

Jacob was crushed. He had never heard of anyone rejecting their mate. He couldn’t understand what was happening. Anger rushed through him at the thought of some other man fucking what was meant for him. He would kill him when he found out who he was.

Jacobs hand shook as adrenaline pumped through his body. His face went numb and all the hair on his arms stood on end. He stormed back into the house and grabbed Lorena by her arm, spinning her around to face him.

“Get your hands off of me Jacob,” yelled Lorena.

Logan and Tessa were already in the the kitchen and stood from their chairs, ready to intervene if necessary.

Jacobs voice grew louder and he gritted through his teeth as he said.” You’re mine Lorena. You belong to me. I don’t give a shit about your fiance back in Georgia. You’re never leaving this town.”

Jacob started pulling Lorena towards the door as she struggled to get loose from his grip.

Tessa spoke up and loudly said, “Jacob let Lorena go now.”

He looked at his mother and growled.

No one treats Tessa with such disrespect! Logan rushed towards Jacob, grabbed him by his throat and pushed him into the door, causing him to let Lorena go.

Logan towered above Jacob. His eyes turned as black as night as his rage boiled to the surface. “Don’t you ever fucking growl at your mother! I should clean this fucking floor with you. Apologize. NOW!”

Jacob lowered his head in submission and looked to his mother. She glared at him sternly, not breaking eye contact.

It wasn’t easy being a mother to alphas. They needed to be hard, tough and Tessa only wanted to love them but she had learned from Logan when to stand up to them. She couldn't show submission or be afraid of them, even when their wolves showed.

Jacob knew he was no match for his father. He said, "I'm sorry." Tessa put her hand on Logan's back and he released Jacob.

Tessa looked to Lorena and said,” I sincerely apologize for my son’s pitiful behavior towards you. If you do not wish to see him again, no one here will force you.”

Logan looked back at Tessa at that statement. Although he was not going to allow his son to be an ass, he understood his need to fight for what was his. That's the way things are in pack life.

Lorena said, “Thank you Tessa. But, again I am telling you Jacob that I am rejecting you as my mate. You need to hear me. I’m really sorry about all of this, really. I don’t mean to cause trouble. But, I’m already spoken for. I don’t want to be with you Jacob.” She then turned away and continued back to her room.

Logan released Jacob, put his forehead against his and then patted his shoulder. "I'm sorry Jacob. If you need anything, I'm here son."

Jacob walked to his mother and threw his arms around her. He was numb. Never in a million years did he think this could happen.

He buried his face in his mothers neck. “How can she not want me? ” he asked.

“I’m sorry my sweet Jacob,” Tessa said as she comforted him. Pushing away from him gently, she looked up at his face. “Whatever happens Jacob, it will be ok, I promise.”

Tears ran down his cheeks as he said, “I’m sorry for growling at you Momma. I didn’t mean it. I love you.”

“I know baby. I love you more than anything Jacob,” said Tessa. Jacob was her first born. She was deep in grief over the loss of her husband when she had him. He helped heal her broken heart and her marriage to Logan. She could feel his pain right now in the way only a mother can. She knew her sweet boy was hurting and had no idea how to help him. It broke her heart.

The next week and a half went by quickly. Tessa and Lorena spent most of the time in the laboratory or library. Every once in a while they would stroll the gardens while Tessa taught Lorena about plants.

Tessa really liked Lorena, she was smart and had a good sense of humor. She liked playing with Marissa and Erik. It’s too bad that things turned out this way. It would be nice to have another witch in the family.

Jacob kept his distance but it was really hard. Every instinct told him to claim what was rightfully his. Tessa had forbidden him from approaching Lorena, he would be punished severely if he disobeyed. Tessa had given him potions to help ease his heartbreak, but some things a mother cannot fix. He spent his days training and his nights drinking. There was a parade of random women coming through his home. Jacob tried his best to silence the voices.

But a plan was beginning to form in his head. He knew it was a risk. He knew it would make his parents furious.

The alcohol and desperation were taking him over. He would not just give up. Lorena was his. The Fates had chosen her, she was made just for him and no other man was supposed to have her. Jacob wouldn't allow it. He didn’t care about anything anymore, he just wanted her. Wnted to hold her close to him.Wanted to fuck her in the worst possible way. He told her she would never leave this town again and he meant it.

He would have to be careful. Lorena was with his mother most of the time and Tessa would never allow something bad to happen to her guest.

It was the final day of Lorenas stay and although she had planned to leave the following morning, she talked with Darius and they decided she leave tonight to avoid anymore problems.

Jacob waited for her outside his parents home. He crept behind Lorena's car and ducked down, waiting.