The Alpha's Rejected Silent Mate

Chapter 71

Winter POV 

The summit is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. It’s unreal, the amount of Alpha and Luna’s that are present and

women here are wearing such tight dresses that it’s a miracle in itself that they are able to walk, not to mention their shoes! I feel sorry for them. It can’t be much fun being barely able to move. Plus, Kai has already told me I’m beautiful, so he doesn’t seem to think I’m underdressed.

“Are you alright?” Kai asks me and I try to give him a smile, albeit a bit of a shaky one. This is nothing I’d anticipated ever going to but that didn’t mean I wanted to spoil it for him. After all he’s really trying, being the perfect gentleman and I was appreciative of all his efforts. He’s trying to make sure I’m comfortable, even with this large crowd.

“I’m alright” I say quietly, the rasp almost completely gone from my voice now “just overwhelmed” I admit, after all it’s not a lie, I am extremely overwhelmed and uncomfortable in such a large crowd.

“I’m right here with you sweetheart” he tells me and I feel the hand of his on my back as we slowly walk into the room, Kai making a beeline for another man, making sure I’m by his side the entire time.

“Alpha Terrence” he exclaims and the man turns, one of the few present without a Luna by his side. He lights up the second he sees kai and its clear to see that they not only know each other, but that they know each other well.

Teye the man curiously. He’s large and well built but he’s nothing compared to Kai who seems much bigger and more muscly in comparison. Still he’s a handsome man with dark brown hair and a sheepish looking smile on his face, his green eyes twinkling as he greets Kai back. He seems nice. I like the look of him.

“Terrence this is Winter, my mate” Kai tells him with a smile, pushing me slightly forward as I shoot daggers at him. I’m feeling shy.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Alpha Terrence” I manage to croak out and the other Alpha smiles and shakes my hand eagerly.

mate, you old dog” laughed Terrence “I approve though, Winter, you’re a very beautiful woman” he compliments me and I nearly glow at his compliments, while Kai looks slightly disgruntled. Ha, serves him right for putting

you two know each other?”

since. We don’t catch up as much as we’d both like to though. Being Alpha’s of our

friend was lovely and definitely not female, which made me feel even better. For some reason, I had thought there would be loads of women hitting on him, and even now I’m keeping a wary eye out. God, I’m a jealous little thing, I think to myself, cool it down Winter, Kai’s marked you remember. But I can’t help comparing myself to some

more like her, I think with a chuckle. Nothing gets

stiffens. I know my mate’s not much of a dancer, but I’m itching tod dance to the slow music. It’s

me and Kai gives me a small nod,

would love to” I answer and he sweeps me onto the dance floor, holding me close, his hand on

different” Terrance comments as we move around the dance floor, a gleam in

What did he mean

be smiling more, more relaxed” he clarifies “at school he was always so angry, so mad and when that girl rejected him” he trailed off and I didn’t need him to finish the sentence to know that’s when Kai changed for good, believing he was unworthy of being loved. I felt a pang for the boy I never got to know. But at least I

a smile but I’m in disbelief. Had I really managed

go of

of my hand, swaying back and forth to the music. Just being in my mates embrace made me feel so loved and cherished, although it was hard to ignore the pointing and muttering amongst the crowds, especially from the women. I can tell Kai is getting self conscious and rise to my tiptoes and give him a peck on the

in the room tonight” I declare hotly and

his. He twirls me around as I give a small shriek. He laughs and I adore the sound of it. He’s having such

the refreshments. “How about I fetch us some drinks” Kai offers, pointing to a table, where I’m relieved to see, Terrence is sitting and chatting to another person. “That’s our table” he tells me

well built man, dressed in a suit and with his hair slicked back like some sort of mafia man, glares down

aren’t you a pretty little thing” he drawls and I feel bile rise up my throat as I smell the scent of alcohol on his breath. His words are slurred and he’s weaving slightly. Great, the last thing I need is a drunken Alpha to contend with. What is it with these asshole men

my room and have some fun” he slurrs and I shake my head, even as his eyes