Chapter 3 Life goes on

Jasmine’s P.O.V.

Days after my rejection passed as routine with the only difference being that I lost all my hopes of a happy future, as my life would be the same as an unwanted, weak slave. My mother tried to inquire me many times about this sudden change, but I couldn’t utter a single word due to Alpha’s command.

I lost my appetite for happiness and became more cautious in order to survive safely. After two weeks, I started vomiting nonstop at work, the head chef sent me to the pack’s hospital.

My mom attended me immediately and got worried after the checkup. She was about to say something when the duty doctor scoffed,

“Lily, your daughter is pregnant without a mate. What a whore she is.”

I was shocked by his words and looked at mom, whose worried face was proving his words right. A wave of happiness passed through me at the thought of a life inside me, a tiny little life solely depended on me.

My child!

I smiled as these words came to my mind and touched my belly gently. Finally, the Moon Goddess took pity on me and decided to bless me with my own family. Maybe Alpha Benjamin would also change his decision and accept me for the sake of our child.

I was lost in this wishful thinking when someone grabbed my hair and pulled me mercilessly to the pack ground. I cried and begged them but in vain.

At the pack ground, people were gathered in groups, wondering about the reason for this sudden gathering. I was thrown on the ground like a criminal in front of Alpha Benjamin. He announced my punishment without any hesitation.

“Jasmine Adams, daughter of Adam and Lily Williams, has committed the crime of adultery and is bearing a child as proof of this sin.

She’ll be executed tomorrow morning. Her body will be burnt to exhibit the seriousness of her crime”.

I was stunned at his barbaric behavior towards his own pup. He was really a devil in disguise.

Despite my pleading, I was thrown in the dungeon by a guard, and he left after locking the door. I began to cry as the pain of humiliation wounded my heart. The memory of everyone calling me slut and whore and shaming me without hearing me crushed my soul.

I cried and sobbed for a long time until suddenly, the lock of the door clicked. I sat up instantly and prepared myself for the upcoming torture.

The door opened, and I was shocked to see my mother entering hurriedly.

“Mom?”

I looked at her with puzzled eyes due to her sudden appearance here.

“I have no time to explain, Jasmine. Come with me quickly.”

She held me in a tight grip, and we ran out the of dungeon. I saw guards sleeping on my way out. We were heading towards the backside where tunnels were located and saw my father standing there with a bag. He handed me the bag and said,

“Run straight through the tunnel without taking any turns. At the end, you’ll be out of the pack territory. There is a car waiting for you. Get on it without any questions and leave.

Whatever happens in the future, never came back.”

Then he hugged me for the first time after abandoning me.

“I know you are innocent, Jasmine. Forgive your father for being so cowardly. Leave and be a parent for your child you always wanted for yourself.”

He kissed my forehead, then mom kissed and hugged me. I bid farewell with tears and set away towards the new journey of my life.

…

My savior turned out to be a distant aunt of my mother who was mated to a human and left her pack to be with him. They lived in a human town in Texas and owned a coffee shop. Their kids were happily settled in their life, so currently they were living alone.

They welcomed me into their life with a big heart and after 7 months, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. I named her Anna after my grandmother. Then I started working at their coffee shop and life moved on.

…

The last four years were the happiest years of my life. Uncle John and Aunt Jenna treated me like their own daughter and loved Anna as their granddaughter. Jenny, Matt, Andrew (their kids) also accepted me, and I finally got a chance to experience the luxury of having a family. There was no news from my previous pack, and my aunt stopped me from contacting my parents as it would be dangerous for them.

I made some human friends from the coffee shop and observed their life like my own. There was no concept of mates in them, but still, they found partners, got married and had kids. But the rate of divorce (which was similar to rejection) was horrifying. I saw many girls being a single mother, raising their pups alone.

Maybe men here were the same as my ex-mate, who didn’t cherish the biggest gift of the Goddess.

I learned to survive in this new atmosphere and fixed my entire attention towards Anna’s life. Her smiles, her loving gestures were the only thing that was making my life go on smoothly.

One day, according to my routine, I opened the shop at 6 in the morning and the first customer came shortly after that.

“One iced Americano and one with double shots of espresso with almond milk and dash of caramel please.”

He asked politely.

“On the way sir, please wait.”

I smiled professionally and began to prepare his order. I noticed that he was extraordinarily tall and had green emotionless eyes like a psychopath killer. But he was strangely handsome with a strong aura.

I shook my head and quickly prepared his order, then asked for his name to write on the cup.

“Your name, Sir?”

“Elijah.”

He replied with a toothy smile, showing his perfect teeth.

“Nice name.” I complemented in the same tone.

“And what to write for the second cup, Sir.” I inquired.

“Alexander.”

“Ok, Sir.”

I handed over his order.

“This will be 15 dollars.”

He gave me a 100 dollar note, “Keep the change,” and left.

“So, this psychopath has money too. Wow.” I muttered under my breath as I continued my daily work.