Rejected by My Alpha Mate; Nyra's Awakening

Chapter 20: Chapter 20:Words We Can’t Take Back

"Hi, Nyra," he says quietly, leaning in close to her. "Please, can we talk somewhere private? I want to tell you something..."

Nyra stares at him for a few long seconds, debating if it would be a good idea to go somewhere private with him. But the sincerity in Jason’s eyes makes her nod.

She really wants to hear what he has to say.

He smiles happily as though he won the lottery, and leads her through one of the side doors into the mansion. The lights here are dim because of the party, but they find their way to the small living room.

"So .." Nyra sighs, waiting for him to start. "What’s wrong? You said you wanted to talk to me."

Jason rubs the back of his neck, shifting uncomfortably. "I just-- I just wanted to say that I’m really sorry about everything that happened with my friends." He liked embarrassed and flushed and it makes Nyra surprised.

Why is he acting like he’s the one at fault?

"I know it’s not my fault." He continues, as if reading her mind, "but with all the video and rumors flying around, I got concerned. You don’t deserve any of this crap that’s happening to you. And the fact that Adrian is my friend--"

"I don’t get why you’re apologizing," Nyra’s brows are furrowed. "And I really don’t want to talk about Adrian right now. But I want thank you for the caring about me."

"I..." Jason exhales loudly, his words are all over the place "I know I’ve also being a asshole myself in the past. All the times me and the guys have given you trouble before. We were following Anna and Adrian’s lead, but I hope you won’t hold it against us?"

Nyra shakes her head, breaking into a small smile. "But I think John’s an asshole in or outside your friend group, though."

Jason nods and laughs. "J’s not that bad. He’s just being stupid. We all are."

He reaches out softly to take her hand, giving her time to pull away, but she doesn’t.

"I genuinely care what happens to you, Nyra. I we can become real friends after this?"

Nyra pauses, staring into those dark brown eyes. She remembers the lighter incident. She sees the sincerity in his eyes. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to have another friend.

Right...?

She sighs and nods. "Okay, maybe...I think it’s okay."

Jason smiles happily, then clears his throat awkwardly . "Okay, let’s start over as friend." He stretches a hand for a shake.

"Hi, I’m Jason. And I promise I’m usually less of an idiot than I was the first few years you knew me. Could we be friends?" frёewebnoѵēl.com

"Hi I’m Nyra." She laughs, quiet but free-- it sounds like music to Jason’s ears.

He can’t hold back anymore. He steps forward and pulls her into a quick, awkward but sincere hug.

Nyra freezes at first, not expecting it. But she softens after a second, hugging him back.

He smells nice, and his hug feels sincere.

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Meanwhile, outside on the pool deck, Adrian is standing quietly next to John, who’s whining over how badly his last date went.

"She showed up wearing a bright lemon dress! Who wears a lemon dress on a first date!?"

Adrian chuckles but doesn’t indulge him, mostly tuning him out, enjoying the low music. His gaze occasionally flicks toward Anna partying with her group of female friends in the corner.

Besides them, a group of juniors are whispering loudly over drinks and chips.

"I saw them go into the mansion together. What do you think would happen!?"

The second boy scoffs. "I don’t even think Jason would be into that. I thought he’s been into that beta from business admin classes!?"

Adrian ignores their conversations at first. He doesn’t need to know who his friend is getting down with.

"But Jason and Nyra actually look good together," one of them says. "More natural than with Adrian."

What the... Nyra and Jason?

Adrian’s head snaps toward them so fast his neck cracks.

Before either John or the boys can blink, he stalks over to them and grabs the closest one by the front of his shirt.

"What the fuck did you all just say? Repeat. Now!!"

The boy’s eyes widen, realizing Adrian had overheard them. "I-I didn’t say anything!"

"Don’t fucking lie!" Adrian snaps, lifting the shorter guy off the ground slightly.

John rushes up to them when he realizes, trying to free the pale junior from Adrian’s grasp, but it’s useless.

"Adrian... what the fuck are you doing, man?!"

Adrian ignores him. "I said to repeat what you said!"

"I don’t know. We just saw them-"

Adrian growls. "Where? Tell me where?"

He swallows, looking at his friends for help, but they look away, not wanting the future Alpha’s wrath on them instead.

"I--the side door by the poolside."

That’s all he needs to fucking know.

He shoves the boy away, ignoring John calling his name as he speeds toward the mansion. He pushes the door open just in time to see Jason still hugging Nyra.

Adrian’s vision goes completely red.

He doesn’t even ask what’s going on. He just grabs Jason by the neck of his shirt and practically throws him off Nyra.

"What the!?" Nyra gasps, turning to glare at Adrian. "What the hell is wrong with you!?"

Adrian ignores her, marching toward Jason again. His mouth and elbow are bleeding from crashing into a side table, but Adrian doesn’t care.

But before he can regain his balance, Adrian grabs his shirt and punches him again across the face.

"Stay the fuck away from my mate!" Adrian barks, punching him again.

"W-what are you doing!?" Nyra yells, trying to free Jason from his grasp. "We were just talking! Are you crazy!?"

"Talking!?" Adrian growls, turning to face her, and she gasps.

His eyes are completely red, his wolf form surfacing.

"What are you two talking about that you have to come in here alone!?" fгeewebnovёl.com

"It’s none of your fucking busin-"

"None of my business!?" He cuts her off. "Tell me? Are you that desperate for sex now just because I fucked you once?"

He scoffs, throwing Jason to the ground.

"If you wanted it that bad, why didn’t you just ask!? I can even give it to you right here, right now."

Did he really just say that to her!?

Nyra doesn’t even realize that she’s raising her hand. Before Adrian can blink, she slaps him hard across the face.

She wants to cry, but she holds them back. She can’t cry for him. He doesn’t deserve her tears.

"I hate you so fucking much, Adrian!"