What happens when you find your mate only for him to tell you he wants his girlfriend. Feeling rejected hurts worse than death. So you run away to be free, but your heart is broken, and you can't stop crying. Will the hurting ever stop?

Will it get better, or will you run again?

Jasmine pov

I was walking home when I ran into my mate and I was excited till he kissed a girl in front of me. She looked gutted and sobbed, knowing we were mated.

You can tell when mates cross paths it is literally in the air. The smell changes for both wolves. I felt so much anger and pain.

"No," he growled viciously as I stood frozen. He seriously doesn't want us. My wolf whimpers as she gets angry.

"Excuse me?"I question getting pissed off. I didn't do shit but walk by. I was minding my own damn business when I smelt his spicy scent.

He acted like I punched her.

"I'm with Cecilia your not fucking this up for me. I promised her we'd be together forever ",he almost roared at me. I scoffed loud.

"You know that isn't how this works. You know mates are more important than girlfriends, "his eyes darken, meaning even his wolf wants her. I feel my wolf whimper and start crying in my head. She goes quiet, but I feel her pain, and I almost start sobbing in front of these two. Our alpha doesn't want me, and that hurts the worst. Why did I have to be mated to this douchebag? Why am I mated to Kaiden Fire? The most feared alpha in the world.

"I've been with her since we were thirteen. I can't just leave her for a mate that I don't even know, "he seethed out at me as he cradled her in his arms. I'm shocked but also hurt as she glares at me from his chest. Her eyes find mine, and I see a smug look enter them. She knows she won and I'm nothing. I can't compete with her at all.

"You got to be kidding me," I'm floored as he cusses. I just turn on heel and walk off heading home I need to get the fuck out of here. I bust in through the front door as my mom walks out at the noise. She looks at me with worry as I rush to lock the front door.

I'm in panic mode and flight mode. I need to run away.

I need far away so I can not feel what I'm feeling now.

"Jasmine, what is wrong?"She follows after me as I rush upstairs to pack. I'm leaving this fucking pack.

"I found my mate," I throw clothes in my suitcase. Tears fall as I pack faster. I need to go. I need out of this fucking pack. I'm not sticking around to be hurt by them.

"That is great, baby. Who is he?"she asks, clapping her hands.

"The fucking alpha, I grit out, you know the one who is dating Cecilia since he was thirteen. It has been a grand time being told I'm not wanted because he wants her, "I sob out. Mom stiffens as I keep packing. Then she gets scared as I pack up my whole room in fifteen minutes. I'm about to lose my shit and I need distance between this pack and myself.

"Honey, just stay here. we can fix this, "I pause as I look at her. She can't be serious. I'm not being a third wheel in our mate relationship. I'm not sticking around to be hurt by them fucking. If I get distance between us I won't feel much if they fuck.

"Fix it, how? He is going to reject me for that whore",I go back to packing. My mom calls my dad, and soon both are begging me to stay. I ignore them and start loading up my car as fast as I can I need out of the Fireside pack fast. I need away from Kaiden Fire the alpha of the Fireside pack. I'm not staying to watch my mate be with her. I'm loading the last box when he walks up looking pissed.

"Jasmine," he says, looking confused as I stuff shit in my car.

"I'm busy Kaiden",I keep packing up my shit so I can run. I'm going closer to my job and plan to work remotely anyway. If I'm closer, I can get promoted and stop in once I'm awhile. This job has been great for me because I'd rather sit in my pajamas to work anyway.

"We need to figure this out, Jasmine. We need to figure something out. I've been with her since I was thirteen. I can't just dump her. I can't hurt her like that. "I slam the door shut hard and round on him.

"You're okay hurting me, though, right? I'm the one moon goddess chose for you but it is okay to fucking destroy me as long as your whore is not hurt. Fucking unreal"I shut my trunk and head for the driver seat.

"Jasmine," he says louder, and I turn to look at him.

"What Kaiden? What could you possibly say that won't hurt me? You know damn well if you stay with her I will be hurt so I'm fucking leaving Fireside Pack to hopefully find a man that will put me first",I hop in my car and smack the steering wheel.

"Just wait. We can figure this out. We can come up with..."I scoff as I glare at him.

"You expect me to share you with your whore..yeah no thanks",I start my car and he smacks the hood.

"No, I expect you to give me time to break it to her gently she is fragile. I don't want her hurt, "I chuckle darkly.

"I'm not giving you time Kaiden I'm not standing on the sidelines while you fuck your whore. I'm not having my other half chose another that is not meant for him. So I will save you the trouble. I'm out of this shit. "I peel out, leaving him standing there chest heaving. My gut hurts as I drive out of the packland heading away. I stop at the border and sigh sadly.

"I Jasmine Heart reject you Kaiden Fire as my mate. I hope she makes you happy, "tears fall as I look into the pack I grew up in. I see his wolf racing my way. With a broken sob, I jump in my car and speed away. It fucking hurts. I sob the whole drive, and I swear I hear a loud howl as I go. I'm not coming back. I tell my wolf, and she sniffles sadly. It is for the best he and his wolf love her we couldn't compete with that. I wipe at my cheeks as I clear the state line and pull over to cry more. I must have sobbed for a long time because a voice startles me.

"Honey, are you okay?"I jump at the sudden deep male voice.

Looking up, a cop stands there, and I sniffle as I go to talk. Instead, more tears fall as I cry harder.

"I'm sorry I will move soon. I need a few minutes. "I choke out. He sighs.

"Did you have a bad breakup?"I sob more feeling foolish, but the crying is actually helping.

"Not really he just chose a whore over me. He said he had been with her since he was thirteen. I can't compete with that, so I left. "I sob like a fool as he watches me.

"Honey, you need to relax," he says softly.I feel like my chest is caving in, and I can't breathe.

"I'm so stupid. Of course, he would choose her. "I'm breaking down as he opens my door and unbuckles my seat belt. He gathers me close, and I whimper. He holds me as I cry, and I feel stupid. This stranger is holding me as I sob like a little kid.

"Everything will be okay honey",I wish I could believe that, but deep down, I know it won't ever be okay again.

I won't ever be okay, and I'm gonna have to accept that.

Kaiden pov

She drove off, and I felt my heart crack at the tears running down her cheeks. Jasmine was a gorgeous woman, but I was head over heels for Cecilia. We met at twelve and at thirteen realized we loved each other. We have been together ever since, and once we hit eighteen, we realized we weren't fated as mates.

It hurt, but we vowed to reject our fated mates to be each other's chosen mate.

The day we ran into Jasmine nearly destroyed us as my whole body stiffened at her scent. A warm toasty vanilla hit my nostrils, and I purred loud. Cecilia started to sob as she looked up at me and then over to Jasmine.

"Fuck no",I almost roared.

"Kaiden," I hear Cecilia sob. Jasmine ran off after yelling me off. I needed to fix this shit but I was more surprised seeing her packing to leave.

"Cecilia, go home. I need to go talk to Jasmine quickly. "I soothed her or tried to. I left her at her place. I ran for Jasmine who told me to fuck off as she squeals tires leaving my pack. I shifted and chased after her, but the next moment, I felt pain hit me as she rejected me.

"I Jasmine Heart reject you, Kaiden Fire as my mate. I hope she makes you happy," her voice broke on a sob as my wolf howled loud in my head. I let out a loud howl as my heart broke.

Fuck me.

I started searching for her right away, but Jasmine cut off Fireside pack right after crossing the border. She was like a damn ghost. I sighed as I sat at my desk doing alpha duties. Cecilia walked in, but I couldn't look at her. It disgusted me now. Yes, we have a long history, but since knowing my mate is out there alone, I become distant from her.

"You coming over tonight?"she asked, hopeful.

"No, I got training and paperwork," I said, ignoring her sad look.

"It has been four months, Kaiden, just mark me already. She left we can be together ",she was trying to touch my neck, but I moved away.

"Leave my office now, I bark out pissed, I'm busy and your not listening to me. I'm not marking you, "she stifled a sob as she ran out. I know I hurt her and in my own way I fucking love her but the look my mate had the day she left haunted me. Pure devastation was all over her face, and I even felt it.

"Kaiden," I look up as my beta Grayson entered. He looked sad for me.

"Any news?"He nodded no.

"Fuck she could be hurt or worse",I rubbed my neck.

"Brother, she was running on emotions that day she is probably holed up sobbing her heart out. She won't do anything stupid",he tried to reassure me, but we both didn't believe his words.

"I was fucking stupid Gray I never gave her a chance I just spit out hate and shit about Cecilia to her. She just ran after I said I wanted Cecilia, but now I can't even stand touching her. I know we have been glued since thirteen, but I can't stand her touch or smell. "I sighed out.

"Brother maybe hire a private investigator",He says softly.

"Fine, hire one, please. Make sure Cecilia stays out of my office. "I go stand by the huge bay window and look out into the dark praying Jasmine is okay.

Jasmine pov

It has been four months since I ran, and I'm not worse, but not any better either. I miss my parents and I miss my pack. Kaiden is probably fucking that bitch everyday and that thought alone makes me sick.

We would feel it, Jasmine. My wolf speaks up. You know we feel everything they do, and nothing is happening.

"I fucking hate her",I sniffle as I clean my apartment. I've worked my job remotely and found a place in the four months since I left. I was happy I made good money and didn't have to go to the office because everyone would see the mess that is me. I brush my long black hair and sigh sadly. The cop that pulled me over helped me find a hotel and settled me there, but I haven't seen him since. He was very sweet as I lost my shit in front if him.

"Jasmine, I hear a soft knock from my elderly neighbor, I made you brownies, sweetie," she has been trying to feed me. I look awful, I know, but keeping anything down is a no-go.

I open my door smiling as she hands me a plate with two huge brownies on them.

"Thank you, Mrs. Fern, I greatly appreciate it, but you don't have to cook for me. You go through so much trouble, "she smiles sadly.

"I'm just trying to put weight on you, honey. Are you sick? We should see a doctor. I'm worried for you sweetie ",I sigh.

"I'm good, just stressed from work," but she doesn't believe me. I thank her over and over before shutting the door as she goes home. The day I moved in and she saw me crying as I unloaded my belongings is the day she came over and hugged me. Her warm, soft embrace made me feel loved.

Now, months later, she cooks and bakes for me. I get a knock daily to make sure I'm still alive. This woman can fucking cook but I can't keep much down. Kaiden is probably having a blast with Cecilia, and I'm not even a thought in his head.

"Why moon goddess? Why give me someone who doesn't want me? The pain is unbearable, "I sniffle as I close and lock my front door. I head to finish a project so I can enjoy my vacation.

As I wrap up, I hear another knock, but I ignore it so I can finish work. Hours later, I go check my mail and see a note on my door.

"Heading to my sister's house, please eat sweetie," Fern wrote in her delicate writing. I grab my mail when I feel the feeling I'm being watched. I look around but see nothing, so I shrug and take my mail back to my place.

I must be paranoid. I sigh to myself as I lock up and go through my mail.

I miss my parents the most, but I'm too afraid to message or call. If I call, they may track me, and I can't have that right now.

I can't deal with the pain I'm gonna hear in their voices, so I delay it. I just hope they forgive me some day.

I also hope I get over him soon because I just exist. I'm not living.

I want to live. I just want happiness and peace, which feels unreachable. I sigh again. Maybe someday it won't feel like a knife digging in my guts all the time.

Kaiden pov

The private investigator found her, and I almost raced out the door to bring her back.

"Sir, she looks awful," he says, handing over pictures.

"Where is her apartment?"I ask, looking through the pictures of her.

"She is on a lower level apartment two b. She has an elderly lady trying to fatten her up, but she barely eats or leaves her apartment, "he adds, handing me video footage of Jasmine grabbing her mail.

"Thank you so much," I write him a check and see him out. I go to come back when Cecilia stepped in my way, her eyes red from crying.

"Kaiden, please talk to me," she begs.

"I'm busy, Cecilia, and I already told you I'm not marking you. I should have talked to Jasmine instead of telling her she didn't matter. She is suffering because of us, and I'm going to fix it. "I step away heading for my office.

"I'm pregnant!!"she screams, and I stiffen up. I growl as I turn to face her.

"You know only your mate carries your pups, and you aren't my mate, Cecilia."She screams and runs off, and I don't go after her. She has been throwing tantrums left and right since I stopped fucking her. Her dad has tried to force our mate relationship, but I alpha ordered him to back off.

"So he found Jasmine ",My beta stated, watching me storm in pissed.

"Yes, he found her. Cecilia is getting desperate she said she is pregnant ",he burst into loud laughter.

"Dude, did she miss Werewolf Biology? She can't be that fucking stupid or desperate",he sighs annoyed.

"Her whole family tried to get me to mark her and take her, but my wolf revolts at her touch or voice," I say, flopping down in my chair.

"Are you heading to get Jasmine? Her parents are heartbroken she left the way she did. Both wanted to go rogue to find her, "he added, and my head shot up. My eyes are huge as he sits at his desk.

"Really?"I ask shocked.

"Yes, her mom is in the hospital she collapsed, and her dad won't leave her side, but I can tell he wants to go after Jasmine. Poor man is torn between staying with his mate or going looking for his daughter. "I watch Grayson sigh as he starts his work.

"I'm going to her place, Gray," I say, standing, "let her parents know I'm bringing her home." I head to my truck and see Cecilia standing by her parents all three look disgusted with me. I just sigh and hop in heading for my mate.

Jasmine pov

I'm laying on my couch after another round of puking, trying to settle my stomach. It isn't working. I close my eyes, exhausted and uncomfortable.

I just want to sleep, but nope, it isn't happening.

I feel uneasy today, and I can't figure out why. I close my eyes when a light knock on my front door sounds.

Jeez.

"Mrs Fern, I can't eat all the stuff you bring over." I open my door, and dizziness hits at who I see standing there.

Kaiden looks me over, and I fall darkness taking over.

He catches me calling my name, and I'm gone.

I woke a few hours later in my bed thinking I dreamed him till his deep voice made me jump.

"Jasmine," he murmurs softly.

"No!"I choke out." No, you can't be here. I left....I left you so you can have her. You have to leave. Go back to Cecilia. "I sniffle and move to scoot away, but he drags me back.

"Stay still," he orders.

"You have to leave." I feel tears coming. I'm gonna sob in front of him if he stays.

"I'm not going anywhere, Jasmine. We are talking, "his voice is rough.

"Why Kaiden? What is the use? You decided to stay with her, and I left so you could. I even rejected you so you could claim your girlfriend. There is nothing further to discuss. "Tears fall as I talk, and my wolf actually whimpers in my head. She ignored his wolf, who kept trying to talk to her. We both are so hurt by their actions.

"Jasmine, I haven't claimed her. In fact, I kicked her out and have been searching for you," he admits as I sit up.

"What is the point, Kaiden? You both got years together, and I can't compete with that. You said so yourself you been with her since thirteen years old. I'm not doing this. "I go to leave my bed and find myself pinned under him.

He sighs as I tremble under his massive body, and tears fall as I beg him to go back home.

"No, I'm not running back to her. I came to talk, and you will listen. Now lay still, or I'm staying like this. "I sigh and lay there, but he doesn't move. He stays hovering above me and starts talking.

"You love her, Kaiden. You said you loved her. That kind of shit doesn't vanish overnight. "It hurts to say it, but it is true.

"I realized when you left, I made a huge mistake. I started searching that day, but you vanished. I told her the promise I made was foolish and I couldn't be with her anymore. I haven't touched her since the day you left. Trust me, Cecilia and her family have been begging me to mark and mate her, but I refused. I know what I said was fucked up but I'm here now. I will accept you Jasmine ",I sniffle.

"She won't stop coming after you Kaiden if I come back, I'm going to have everyday reminders that she had you first. She loves you deeply",he wipes tears away.

"Why did you stop eating Jasmine? You look so fucking frail now. I never rejected you back. My wolf refused and started to revolt each time I was near Cecilia. Also, your...."He froze, and I stared up at him. He looked worried.

"What is wrong?"I ask, feeling scared. He sighs and stares into my eyes.

"Your mom collapsed a while back , and we put her in the hospital. Your dad was going to go rogue with her to find you, but she got sick. He hasn't left her side, but he looks torn, wanting to search for you but staying with her. "I gasp and struggle to move, but he holds me down.

"Stop Jasmine," he orders, and I stop.

"Stop ordering me around. You lost that right. Let me go. I'm going to get my parents and move them here. Once we are all gone, you and her can be mates, "The words made me feel sick.

"Jasmine, listen carefully." He barks out, and I flinch, " I'm not taking her as my mate. I came to bring you back to the Fireside pack. "My eyes go huge as I relax my struggle and stare up at him.

"You can't be serious," I mutter out, and he nods yes as we stare at each other. My wolf whimpers and lays down as she cries about not trusting them. I can sense his wolf trying to enter my mind and talk to mine, but she blocks him.

"I'm as serious as a heart attack," he says as he leans closer, his mouth an inch away from mine.

I sigh.