"Ellis," I followed Ellis' gaze, and he was staring at the woman behind me.

"Mate,"

My knees weakened as Ellis whispered the words. I took a step back.

"Ellis, baby," I regained composure and went to him to get his attention.

"Mate," he whispered again, ignoring me and looking at Charlotte. I could barely breathe, and all I did was step aside. Ellis took steps forward to her and slowly cupped Charlotte's crying face with trembling hands.

"Hello, mate,"

No, no, no. I silently begged the moon goddess to wake me from this nightmare...

***

Love Chasia is heartbroken when her boyfriend of ten years finds his mate and chooses her, forgetting the promise he made to stay by her side forever.

The best and only option for her is to leave and never see him again, but what happens when she discovers she's pregnant?

Five years later, they meet in a way they didn't expect. Now, he is her new boss. The passion, love, and lingering feelings they thought were buried come back with full force, especially now that she works in his company.

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Love

My boyfriend, Ellis Carter, is the alpha to one of the most powerful packs in the world, The Grey Lycan Pack. He is not only devilishly handsome and famous, but a business mogul.

We've been dating for ten years and are so in love with each other! Life was beautiful, and we were a powerful couple. I was the happiest woman in the world; he was my first love, and I was his.

I smiled when I felt his kisses over my neck, and I gracefully hovered over his naked body. His fingers ran over my body and caressed my breasts as he liked. He sat up and kissed my lips again.

" I love you," he said in a deep voice that made a shiver run down my spine.

" What do you love about me?"

" Everything, your delicate pale complexion, your slim figure, your lovely smile, and your eyes, damn, your mesmerizing blue eyes are so warm and beautiful,"

I smiled at his words. Ellis' love was like rain, calm and refreshing. My love for him was as deep and beautiful as the ocean.

I looked down at his torso, feeling sad when I remembered he was not my mate. Ellis noticed this and cupped my face, " Babe, what is it?" I only shook my head.

" Don't mind me. I'm thirsty. Can I have a drink?"

He nodded, and I got off him. He stood and put on his pants, my mind going elsewhere as I was wet all over again. My man was a sight to behold, and no one compared him. Ellis was tall, with umber skin tone, thick eyelashes, and sterling grey eyes—his body - Oh goddess, carved to perfection. The gods had nothing on that man.

He entered our bedroom again and gave me a bottle of water. I spilled some on my skin as I drank, and he licked his lips as though they were dry. Goosebumps appeared on my skin, and he quickly got in bed with me. His finger found its way to my clit, and rubbed against it. The fire raging inside me made me shiver with delight,

" You're so wet," he whispers. I couldn't manage a word when I felt his large erection inside my core.

" Ah! Ah."

He smiled at me, and I blushed. I hate that he made me blush even though we have been in a relationship for ten years! How embarrassing.

I was breathing and moaning as Ellis continued to move his hard cock in me, slowly accelerating.

" Hmm," I moaned. " Fuck, I love you,"

His expression changed, and I felt his gentle kiss on my neck.

"Repeat it," he orders, his kisses getting rougher. He loved it when I told him how much I adored him.

"I- I adore you," I tried to breathe as he went deeper in me, ravishing me, and he shoved his tongue in my mouth without easing his movements in my core. I closed my eyes, focusing on the pleasure he was giving me.

I couldn't hold my moans, and they resounded all over the bedroom, expressing my satisfaction. He pumped at me faster and rougher, like a man who has been denied for too long. With each thrust, he pulls more profoundly into the abyss of pleasure.

" You're tight..."

I held his shoulders and rolled my hips against him as we drew closer to our pinnacle. I could feel it building in waves. His moves were now getting reckless, and he groaned in pleasure. I cried his name as I cum undone, but he kept going. Fuck, it felt so good.

" That's it!"

" Ahh,"

My legs were trembling as he rolled off me, and Ellis continued to caress me with his fingers. He was breathing hard as he gazed at me.

We lay in bed long, talking about life and our future. He had a great future for us, and I was there for it. I felt like I was living in his world and was okay with that.

" Yes, whatever you think is best," I told him, and he smiled.

" Let's get ready," he said.

It was the day of the Great Beginning event. The Carter group hosts it every first month of the year, and all the city's socialites attend.

" Is your father attending?" I asked him.

Ellis' father, Blanco Carter, has taken a step back in business since he handed his alpha position to Ellis. He was so good to me and loved me for his son.

" No, he's out on another continent, chasing down my mom," he chuckles. His parents were mates, but Alpha Blanco wasn't ready to commit to her, so she left him. After twenty years, he regrets his decision and wants her back.

" That's good. I hope they can work it out," I said.

" Me too. He shut down his harem for her," he sighs, getting out of bed. I did, too, and kissed his muscular back. His body went rigid, and he turned to me abruptly, grabbing my waist. He nuzzled his lips against my neck.

" Want to go again," I slapped his toned torso playfully and turned around to leave him, going into the ensuite bathroom.

...

I wore a beautiful black low-neck dress, and my blonde hair was perfectly curled. I wore heels and carried a small purse before going downstairs to meet Ellis. His jaw almost dropped to the floor when he saw me.

" My lovely girl, you are exquisite," he said, giving me his hand, and I tilted my chin to meet his gaze.

" And you look handsome."

We left the penthouse building, and I got into the limo. My heart is pounding, and my inner lycan, Vee, murmurs something is wrong. I couldn't shake this dark feeling that suddenly came over me,

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When we reached the hotel, everyone was smiling and interacting. They were in their best outfits and jewelry. They all noticed us and bowed.

Ellis gave a short speech about how long more was to come and thanked me for always being by his side.

" Hey,"

" Interact, I'll find Lila," I told him. He nodded and kissed my lips before going to his guests. Lila, short for Lilac, was my best friend and roommate at the university campus. Lila and I weren't close when I met her. She despised me because she thought her boyfriend, the pack beta, Jace, was secretly in love with me, but she was wrong. Jace only cared for me in a sisterly way because we originated from the same pack, The Golden Stone Pack. It is one of the largest and strongest packs in the world, and my father is alpha. We sat her down and told her our history, and now we are best friends. Like me, she left her pack to be with Jace.

" Love!" I heard the excited voice of my best friend. I turned around with a smile on my lips and hugged her.

" Baby girl, you look amazing!" she exclaimed.

" You too," I smiled.

" By the way, David Kofflin is looking for you," I sighed at that name; David Kofflin was one of the wealthiest, handsome bachelors in the city. Every year, top companies hand-pick five students in a field to do interns at their companies, and this year, David's company, K- Corp, picked me because I'm the best data analyst at my university.

" I don't want to see him. He only wants to use me to piss off Ellis," I said. David and Ellis were alphas to large and wealthy packs. However, they were rivals.

"Yeah, but you can't deny this is a great opportunity," she says. It was an excellent opportunity indeed, though I didn't want to agitate Ellis by accepting the K-Corp offer.

"I'll work at the company Ellis recommended for now," I told her.

We discussed more about work, and she told me she had an exhibit and I had to attend. Lilac was a great painter, and her work has been valued at the university since she switched her major to the arts.

" Hello, ladies," We turned around and smiled at Charlotte.

Charlotte was a timid redhead omega wolf who attended our university. Students didn't like her because she was a lone wolf. A wolf with no pack was considered wild and treated no better than rogues. We recently took the lone wolf under our wing; she has gained some favor.

" I didn't know you were coming here," I told her and kissed her cheek. We invited her to social gatherings, but she never attended because she felt out of place.

" Lila invited me. I didn't want to, but I was bored on campus," she said, and I nodded.

" Oh! Charlotte, you look pretty, and that cleavage, damn girl," Lilac teased, and she blushed—such a little cutie.

" I didn't have anything else to wear. This is the dress you gifted me last month, Love," she told me shyly.

" You look stunning in the dress," I complimented her.

" So where is the host? We should pay our respects, right?" Charlotte asked, her eyes wandering in search.

" The host is my boyfriend, Ellis Carter. I think you've met once, no,"

I think they had, but they didn't interact as Charlotte hurried to leave, and Ellis ignored her.

" Um, I- I s-saw him in a business magazine and on TV, but never in person,"

" Oh. I'll introduce you-" I didn't finish my sentence when I saw Ellis and Jace approach us,

" There he is!"

I smiled at him. My boyfriend stopped in his tracks.

" Ellis," I called gently, about to go to him, but Lila held my wrist. She was worried. I followed Ellis' gaze. He was staring at the woman behind me.

" Mate,"

My knees weakened as Ellis whispered the words. I took a step back.

" Ellis, baby,"

I regained composure and went to him in an attempt to get his attention from her. I kissed his lips in desperation, wanting him to pay me attention.

"I'm glad to see you," I stammered, trying to keep my tears from falling.

" Mate," he whispered again, ignoring me and looking at Charlotte. I could barely breathe, and all I did was step aside. Ellis took steps forward to her and slowly cupped Charlotte's crying face with trembling hands.

" Hello, mate,"

No, no, no. I silently begged the moon goddess to wake me from this nightmare, but Lila's touch told me it wasn't a dream.

The two mates were lost in each other's gazes, and I couldn't watch any longer as I turned to leave. I was walking through the empty streets, not caring it was drizzling.

" Love, Love, wait!" I had no strength or zeal to turn around and talk to Lila. I sat on the street bench and buried my head in my hands, crying.

" Oh, my sweetheart," Lila hugged me, and I bawled louder.

Ellis succumbed to the bond. When I turned eighteen four years ago and discovered he wasn't my fated mate, I was heartbroken, but he assured me it would be well. We don't need the bond to stay together, and even if we met our mates, we would reject them to be together forever. I was content with the forever promise he made me.

I spent the whole night crying in my campus apartment. I couldn't face Ellis after what happened tonight. I was still hurting a lot. I finally managed to get some sleep, but the door soon opened, and I felt someone shaking me.

" What?" I groaned, opening my eyes. It was Lila, her expression solemn. She pulled me in her arms, and I held her tightly.

" Ellis chose her. He went right past me," I croaked, my chest tightening. My best friend pulled away from me and held my hand.

" He's an idiot," she said with venom.

We stayed there for a while, silently. My phone beeped, and I rushed to pick it up, hoping it was Ellis, but it wasn't.

The day went by slowly, and Ellis had not reached out to me yet. Each hour he didn't call, my heart bled.

Sleep eluded me, and Jace came to check on me the following day.

" Ellis is still confused," he said, and I shook my head, getting out of his embrace.

" There is nothing to be confused about," I went to the mini bar, got wine, and drank it.

" Is he with Charlotte?" I asked. He faced the floor, and I knew my suspicions were correct. Many questions ran through my mind. Did they sleep together? My inner Lycan was whimpering; she was hurt that Ellis didn't instantly reject his mate as we had planned.

" I can't believe he hasn't contacted me," I murmured.

The beta and Lila stared at me with sorry expressions on their faces, but I didn't want that. I ran a hand through my hair and gulped my wine.

" Play the piano for us, please. I love listening to you play," Jace said with a smile. He was trying to distract me from thoughts of Ellis, and I appreciated that. I touched the keyboard on my piano as I asked.

" What should I play?"

" My heart will go on," he said, sitting before me. I sat and played with them. I played for a long time, and it calmed me. My chest felt lighter, yet tears were building in my eyes, and I closed my eyes as I freely let them fall. I was crying for good now. My heart would never go on if he chose her over me. I needed Ellis; I needed him to keep his promise to me, HIS VOW. I stopped playing and stood up.

" I want to rest now," I breathed, wiping the tears off my face. Lilac was crying, too, and Jace held her closer. I couldn't stand the pain in my chest, so I rushed upstairs and threw myself on the bed. I curled on the bed, holding the plushie Ellis gave me tighter as my body shook.

I grabbed my phone, hoping to find a call or message from him, but there was nothing.

The next day, I woke up and took a long shower. I sat on my closet carpet, eyes on my phone. The door opened, and Lilac walked in.

" Darling, are you alright?" she asked.

"Fine, don't worry about me," I murmured, getting up and finding an outfit. I picked a short red dress. I eyed Lila. She was agitated.

" What is it?" I asked.

" Someone is here for you," she said quietly. I squinted my eyebrows. Who could it be? I followed her, and to my surprise, I found Ellis there. My heart is pounding against my chest, and I'm sure he could hear it. We held each other's gaze before I spoke, " I want coffee,"

I walked past him, and he audibly sighed and followed me out of my apartment building to his car. The car ride to the café was silent.

I didn't wait for him to open the door for me when we arrived at the Café.

The waiter smiled, already knowing what we were taking. We sat at our favorite table. After a long time, Ellis took my hand and asked, " How are you?"

" Do I look alright to you?" I retorted, annoyed. I took my hand back from him. He pressed his lips together.

" What happens now, Ellis?"

" I'll settle this. Give me some time, please," he said carefully. I didn't know what to say to him right now. The waiter served our beverages: black coffee for him and hot chocolate for me.

" You and I made a promise, Ellis. How can you easily forget that?"

" I know, babe. I love you so much. Nothing will ever change that," he said quickly, grasping my hands again.

" So you want us both?" I narrowed my gaze at him.

" No, my feelings are such a mess right now. My inner lycan wasn't expecting this at all and wanted to be close to her," his inner lycan, Lias, was strong and would survive the loss of their mate. Ellis needed to stop using Lias as an excuse.

" You want her. You were meant for each other," A tear rolled down my cheek when I spoke.

" I love you. You're my entire world," he said, sure of his words.

" Then reject her and keep your promise," I held his hand this time. " Ellis, I love you so much,"

" I tried to reject her, but her inner wolf is weak. She's not like us, baby. She might die from the rejection," he says desperately.

His phone rang, and I realized it was Charlotte calling him constantly.

" Did you fuck her?" I asked. He looked at me as if I had pierced his chest with a dagger.

" No!" he yelled. That relieved me, but my eyes turned fierce when I saw Charlotte enter our café.

" You're fucking kidding me, right?" I growled.