He released an exasperated sigh. “Stop making a big deal out of it. I’ll be back tomorrow.” He turned to leave.
I had exhausted all my patience. I clutched the bed sheets tightly, and gritted my teeth.
“Liam!” I growled, “If you step out that door, I'll reject you as mate, and I'll raise this child on my own!”
Liam paused and turned to me with a lifted eyebrow. However, when he saw that I was totally serious, his expression softened.
“Come on, Jas. Mira needs me. She doesn't have anyone else here except me. I'm just trying to help to be a good companion.”
Tears welled up in my eyes. He just didn’t understand what I was trying to say.
“Liam, you're choosing to help her at the expense of your own family,” I interrupted, my voice shook, as I struggled not to cry. “You’re my mate, the father of our child. You’re supposed to be here for us.”
“Come on Jas! You’re my mate and my Luna! Is that not enough for you?” He snapped in frustration.
Jasmine’s POV
I stared at him in disbelief, and tears ran down my face. He sounded like I was a barrier that was stopping him from being with who he truly loved.
“Then reject me and go be with who you truly want, let me not be a hindrance” I replied with a shaky voice.
His expression softened, and he walked closer to me and embraced me in a warm hug, consoling me till I stopped crying.
“No I didn’t mean it like that. I'm sorry, my love. I shouldn't have switched off my phone or blocked the mate link, I was wrong. Please forgive me.” He pleaded.
This was the Liam that I knew and fell in love with, but bitterness settled in my chest because I knew this was only temporary. His phone beeped again, and I knew that Mira had sent him another message.
I could feel him tense as he held me, then he released me from the hug and quickly unlocked his phone. He glanced up at me with a sigh. “Jas, I really have to go. We'll talk later. If you need anything, just call me.”
I watched as he hurried away without waiting for my response. Even though I was his mate, Mira had a higher priority than me. They had fallen in love some years ago, but when Mira found her mate, she broke things up with him, and moved to her mate's pack in London.
I couldn't sleep as several thoughts roamed my mind. I couldn’t keep doing this to myself, it was obvious that Liam prioritized Mira over me. I had to move on with my life, and give the baby the best care it deserved.
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