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Rhen

It has been a week and today is the day I met Jedidiah. I was extremely excited to finally be able to go outside or at least the living room. I had my black cloak on and my black gloves. I was pacing back in forth in front of the window.

My dad had gone to go pick him up from the airport and he apparently brought his sister with him also. He should be here any minute now. I was so nervous, I hoped Jedidiah liked me and we got along. I would love to meet his sister.

I don't have many friends. Not because of my own doing. I mean who would want to be friends with someone who you can only talk to through a wall?

I heard a knock on the door and I practically ran over and almost knocked my hood off. I fixed it real quick, went to sit on my windowsill and make it look like I wasn't waiting for them.

"Come in."

The door opened slow and in walked my dad. I stood up and looked and waited to see the giant walk-in.

He had to at least 6'6, he was tan and had a strong build. His arms were tatted and he was all around just muscular. He had black hair and a slight beard. I strong jawline, with thick eyelashes, and deep blue eyes. I know he couldn't see my eyes but when I looked into his I knew we were apparently mates.

I took a deep breath and hummed lowly when I caught a whiff of his scent, it smelled of apple and sandalwood. It made my lower area go crazy. This is the first time being around a male that isn't family and my body doesn't know how to act.

But when we locked eyes it all clicked...he's my mate. I feel it.

"Rhen this is Jedidiah. I actually have to be at a meeting I will leave you two to get to know each other." My dad said looking between us.

My stood there waiting for me to say something. I didn't want to tell him just yet that this man was my mate. Not yet. He would probably freak out.

"Nice to meet you Jedidiah, I'm Rhen." I said quickly and tried to keep my voice even. Though if it did shake I'm sure my dad would think it was nerves and nothing else.

"Okay great, I'll see you two later," and second later he was gone leaving us.

When I said his name I saw him clench his fists. I guess I affected him a little. I walked up to him and stuck my hand out for him to shake.

"Yes, I know Princess." His voice was deep and smooth, but my heart clenched when he didn't accept my hand to shake. I pulled it away and backed up feeling quite rejected. I went to go sit at my favorite spot.

Is this how mates are supposed to treat each other? Why was he being so rude? I could feel a tear fall down my face and I know he couldn't see so I didn't bother wiping it away.

I pulled my legs to my chest and ignored the pain I was feeling. I heard Jedidiah sigh and walked toward me.

"Look, Princess, I know we are mates. I smelled it before I saw you. But I'm a warrior and I need to protect you and I can't let my feelings get in the way of that. So this can't happen, I'm sorry." He said having a cold face showing no emotion whatsoever.

I rolled my eyes and looked out the window.

"You're rejecting me," I said, not looking for a response but I got one.

"No. I would never. But we can't be together. You can be with anyone you want to I don't care. I am only here to protect you and that is it." His face was still stone cold.

But my heart dropped to my stomach and the tears kept coming. The fact that he told me to sleep with other people hurt more than anything in this world. He didn't care about me.

"You can leave," I said my voice harsher and I could see he wasn't expecting it. His eyes slightly widened but it happened so fast I almost missed it.

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It was later in the evening and all I know is that Jedidiah had been standing out my door the entire time. I could smell him and it was driving me crazy, but I didn't want to worry about it anymore.

It was almost time for dinner and that means it would be my first family dinner ever. I changed my cloak and decided to wear my dark gray one and my black gloves. Once I changed I opened the door and Jedidah looked down at me.

I know technically I didn't have to wear my cloak but since Jedidiah was completely against us being mates, I'd have to pretend as if I don't have one. Because well...I don't.

"I would like to go to dinner," I said.

He nodded and I followed him throughout the castle. I took my time looking at the walls and the different doors this castle was beautiful. Jedidiah noticed when I slowed down he did.

We were in sync, and I hated it. After a long time, we made it to the huge dining room. There were many all-black dining chairs, and there was a long black table with a silver dining set. Everyone was already sitting and waiting for me.

"Rhen come sit." My dad said. There was one seat left and I was by River. Jedidiah moved to the corner across from me. He stared at me and his face was blank like it has been all day.

"Hi." I heard a little voice and moved my eyes from him and saw the two cutest faces. My sisters Rylee and Rebecca, they were also twins and looked just like my mom.

They both had long blonde hair and hazel eyes. They looked just like my grandma. They were only 2 years old, pretty young but they were expected but never this late.

"Hey there, how are you?" I asked them. As I was talking to the girls I could feel Jedidiah's eyes on me, a rush went down my spine. The girls just giggled at me. But before I could respond my dad started speaking.

"We are going to be having some other people join us for dinner. This is a very big day for us. It's Rhen's first family dinner."

Right after that multiple people started walking in. I noticed a few but there were some new faces that I was intrigued by.

First Christina and Trey walked in, then their two kids walked in behind them.

I know their names but I never met them before and they were both beautiful. Their daughter was taller than me and had long curly blonde hair. She had bright blue eyes and very few freckles. She had flawless tan skin and bright red lips.

She had a nice curvy body and I was jealous. I bet her mate wants her. The brother was beautiful. He was around 6'4 and had a strong build but not as strong as Jedidiah. He was short brown curly hair, these beautiful hazel eyes with his strong jawline. He had long thick eyelashes and big lips.

The sister sat down next to me and the brother across. We were all born around the same time, just a couple of days apart. I couldn't help but notice Jedidiah check her out as she sat next to me. She was smiling at him, flirting and he smirked back at him? My heart sank to my stomach. I guess he really doesn't want me.

The brother sat across from me and smiled. He had a great smile, but I'm sure Jedidiah's was better.

"Hi, Princess. I am Vincent, and that is my sister Bellamy." He said getting my attention. The way he called my princess made me blush a little, I'm glad he can't see my face.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Rhen." He smirked at me. I saw Jedidiah get tense at me. He did say that I could date other people, and Vincent is looking pretty good to me. Robert and his mate Jacob and their new baby boy Ryan.

"So Rhen, I know we just met but I would really like to get to know you," Bellamy said to me. It sucked how sweet she was. If he liked her I wouldn't be surprised, she seems great.

"Alright, now that everyone is here let's eat." My dad said. I hope this dinner goes by fast.

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