I run my fingers through my hair as I walk out of the dark room. I start back to my own room. A million thoughts passed through my mind.

If I train with him everyday. If I'm with him everyday, will the bond get stronger? Will seeing him with Jaiden hurt more.

I grab at my heart. The pain would kill me if it got worse.

I sigh as I finally get to my room. I open the door and freeze seeing a tear stained Atta.

"Im so so sorry." Is all she says as she hiccups.

I give her a pitiful smile and walk over and sit in my bed beside her.

"It's fine. You didn't know."

She shakes her head "My mother always told me mates never rejected each other. That it was impossible. And to now know it is possible." She lets out a shaky breath as she looks at me.

"You were raised in a castle Atta, there are no telling what lies and fairytales they told you." I pause. "You probably believe Queen Zerro is still alive."

Her eyes widen "There were rumors."

I laugh and looked down and grabbed her hand. "I went to her funeral." I whisper.

"Everyone did." She whispers back quickly.

"The way Kyan looked at her grave.. I wanted that raw love he had for her. From my mate. I pictured my mate would love me the same." I whisper as I look in her eyes.

"I expected it." Atta states. "I'm a spoiled brat that expected that every one got a loving mate. And now I'm scared mine won't want me."

I smile at her "rejection is not as rare as everyone thinks." I then add "But it does hurt like everyone expects. Hell it hurts more. "

"So what are you going to do?" Atta ask looking at me.

"I'm going to make something of myself. I'm going to be an amazing fighter." I state.

Atta nods. "I turn 17 tomorrow."

My eyes widen. "So you'll find out who your mate is. Or isn't. " I say with a smile.

She nods "I don't want to know." She sighs "I used to but after today I don't. What if it is him. He is engaged to someone."

I shrug my shoulders "I honestly don't know. I guess we could be rejects together." Atta laughs and nods.

"We can cry and eat our weight in ice cream." I add. Atta smiles at me and stands.

"I'll let you know how it goes. I'll see you tomorrow Its." I smile at the nickname as Atta walks out. I stand and get ready for bed.

I lay down and close my eyes and let sleep take me.

**

I groan from the loud beating on my door. I slowly sit up. "I'm coming." I mutter as the beating gets louder. I open the door and see an aggravated August. I see him open his mouth but pause as he looks me up and down.

He shakes his head quickly. "You could have at least gotten dressed. "

"You kept banging on the door." I snap back.

He glares at me "watch your tone."

I don't say anything as we stare at each other. I rub the sleep from my eyes and look at him. "Get dressed quickly so we can train."

"Someone's birthday is today." I say without hesitation. Who knew I'd be so brave right after waking up. Though I was never a smart one when waking up in the morning and often got myself in trouble.

"And? Someone's birthday is everyday. " August snaps back.

"Well it's my friends birthday. She might be finding her mate." I say rubbing my hands together.

"Well if she is your friend she will probably be rejected. Like you."

I clench my jaw and look down.

"Farewell, have your day off from training but that means tomorrow It will be harder." I smile as August walks away.

I shut the door and hurriedly take a bath. I quickly put on a green dress and brush threw my hair.

I deem it suitable and rush out. I suddenly stop.

I don't know where Attas room is.  I start towards the kitchen and walk in to see Jeramy. He smiles at me. "Shouldn't you be training?"

"He let me off since it's Attas birthday." I say grinning.

"Already getting him wrapped around your finger I see." Jeremy teases making me roll my eyes.

"Where is Atta." I ask ignoring his comment.

"Probably in her room I haven't seen the girl all day." Jaiden states as she enters the room.

"I'm surprised she hasn't tackled you yet." Jaiden adds looking at Jeremy. Jeremy raises his eyebrows.

"How does that concern you." Jaiden rolls her eyes at Jeremy's comment.

"You are already engaged Jeremy, for the peace of the land you must go with her." Jaiden states leaving no room for argument but Jeremy doesn't seem to care.

"We are Dragons, since when are we so desperate for peace we have to spare one of our own, and why does it have to be me!" Jeremy glares at Jaiden.

Jaiden sighs as she walks out.

"I like how she didn't have anything to say back." Jeremy mutters.

"I take it you don't like the arranged engagement." I state sitting down beside Jeremy.

"Not one bit, I'd like to meet my mate and have my way with her than some girl I've met once." Jeremy growls.

"Who is it," I ask moving my hair behind my ear.

Jeremy runs a hand through his hair "Neverah's youngest Daughter Marie."

I laugh out loud "Oh my gosh you have to mate with a wolf!"

He sends me a glare shutting me up immediately "I mean that sounds awful." I say putting a hand on his shoulder.

"I've thought about leaving." Jeremy whispers.

I raise my eyebrows. "That bad huh?" I sigh with a pause "Well if you leave take me with you."

Jeremy chuckles "I think it'd be best if you stay with your mate."

I roll my eyes "what mate." I laugh.

"So where is Atta so I can wish her a happy birthday."

"I don't know maybe in her room. It's three doors to the right of the kitchen." I nod and walk out of the kitchen. I walk down the hall and knock on the door of Attas room.

Atta opens the door and peaks out. When she sees me she grabs my arm and drags me in.

"Atta." I say to which she interrupts me.

"Oh my goddess  I have terrible news." Atta says frantically.

I raise my eyebrows "what? Did you find your mate?"

Atta shakes her head "I haven't left my room all day!"

I raise a brow. "Atta you have to leave your room soon. "

Atta shakes her head "You don't understand. August stopped by and said that he was holding a ball to celebrate my birthday!"

"Well Atta. Wait what?" I cross my arms what is he playing at.

"Sometimes my cousin can be nice." Atta states shrugging her shoulders.

"Cousin?"

"I have no idea what I'm gonna wear! What if the color I wear is the color my mate hates!" Atta exclaims going through her closet.

"Wait cousin?."

"I just don't know why this is bothering me so but I feel like I could vomit. What if my hair is to short." Atta rambles running a hand through her shoulder length dirty blonde hair.

" But Atta he is your cousin?." I say more forcefully . She stops and looks at me. "He is your cousin?"

She nods her head "Yeah but that's not the point."

I roll my eyes as I sit on her bed "Atta it's going to be okay."

She shakes her head. "No it's not I don't want to be rejected like you."

I flinch and send her a pointed look to which she sends me an apologetic grimace.

"Sorry it didn't sound so rude in my head. What I mean is you are so strong. I cry if I get a paper cut." Atta panics while holding her finger.

I roll my eyes at the girl "Just reject him before he can reject you." I say to which she freezes and looks at me.

"Now that's a thought."

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