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Chapter. 5 Punished for Rejection

Caroline's POV

I ran as fast as I could to leave Green Hill. I felt my wolf in pain from my rejection earlier. But, I have no other choice. I had to reject Logan before he would reject me first. Let me take the Alpha’s punishment after this.

“Carol, stop! We need to talk!” my wolf said in a weak tone.

I kept running because I didn’t want to hear her moaning. It wasn’t that I didn’t have compassion. However, my heart was hurting too. In fact, this should have been a moment that made me happy. Someone who always mocked me now I just rejected. I’m sure he must be feeling the feeling of being humiliated and dumped right now.

“Carol! Please stop!”

I heard Chloe’s voice getting quieter. I slowed down my footsteps. In fact, next to a large tree. I leaned my back to rest.

“Carol! Why did you do that? Is it all because of me? Can’t you accept that your wolf's fur differs from the others?” Chloe asked in my mind. I shook my head quickly.

“No, it’s not. It’s not like that Chloe. I rejected Logan for pride,” I replied firmly. Even though my heart disagreed.

“What do you mean? Does this have anything to do with how Logan has been treating me?” Of course, Chloe knew everything that had happened to me. Because she had been beside me all along.

“Yes. I have to show my pride. Besides, without me rejecting him. He would have rejected me. So, what’s the difference?”

“Do you know what the consequences of rejection are?” Chloe sounded worried. Just like mum must be worried about me right now.

“Yes. I’m ready to accept the punishment,” I replied firmly.

I felt better after a brief talk with Chloe. I walked back to Green Hill. There I saw Logan already wearing the Alpha’s robes. It was a sign that it had designated him as the new Alpha of the pack.

Everyone gave me an uncomfortable look when they noticed my arrival. They immediately stepped aside to form a path directly to Logan, who was sitting on his new throne. He stared at me with far more hatred than usual. Until I didn’t dare to look him in the eye.

I took a step forward towards Logan. When I was right in front of him, I knelt down to accept his punishment.

“I’ve come to receive punishment,” I said. The corner of my eye saw Logan smiling sarcastically.

“Good! Because I’m ready to punish you,” he retorted.

I couldn’t fight back. I could only bow my head as the guards dragged me with my hands tied to the centre of Green Hill. They whipped my body very roughly many times. Until my body felt all torn up.

The people watched with great excitement. They felt very satisfied. To think that a lowly woman like me still dared to reject the great alpha. I really didn’t listen to their words that continued to insult me so harshly. However, I vaguely heard a woman’s crying voice interspersed with moans calling my name. Who else if not Mom? Being held back by Aunty Amber? Mom looked so devastated and kept rebelling to run towards me.

That was the moment my defense ceased. My tears flowed profusely. Today was supposed to be a proud day for me and Mom. However, something again ruined everything because of Logan’s actions.

I glanced at the man, who was looking at me with pity. He immediately turned his face away when our eyes met. As if he didn’t want to see me. I wish he had a heart. He felt guilty about this incident. Because if I hadn’t him first. Then she would have to feel all this pain.

“Aaakhh!”

I whimpered loudly as I doused my wounded body with apple vinegar water. I specially made it from hand picked apples. It was to be an additional punishment, as well as a cure for all werewolves who broke the pack’s customary laws.

I was in so much pain I almost fainted. I sensed Chloe was feeling the same way. My body just lay there as they untied my hands, but my punishment wasn’t over yet.

Everyone who was there was allowed to pelt my body with fresh apples. They seemed to be having a lot of fun doing that to my helpless body while swearing and saying harsh words. When it was mum and Aunt Amber’s turn, they hugged me tightly with tears rolling down their cheeks.

“Why Carol? Why did you do this? I’m devastated to see your wounds,” Mom whispered as she continued to cry. I wanted to open my voice and hug them back. Unfortunately, my body wasn’t strong enough to do that. Only my tears replied to Mom’s words of disappointment.

“Never mind. Don’t make it worse. We have to support Carol’s decision,” said Aunty Amber.

Mom released her hug. She saluted the Alpha before placing the apple on my body. Not wanting to hurt me further.

After it did everyone pelting me with apples. The guards carried my weak body to a seclusion hut at the edge of the forest. There I had to live my life for one month to make amends. While waiting for my wounds to dry out and heal.

My wolf couldn’t do much to heal these wounds, either. It’s been in pain ever since I rejected Logan as a mate. Plus the wounds all over my body that I have to share this pain with Chloe. Of course, she’s dying right now, just like me. However, with this apple cider vinegar. Will soon dry the wound as the pain disappears.

In this place of seclusion, I was alone. Without food, blankets, or a soft bed. I only slept on a broken wooden cot. For that reason, when the heavy rain came. My misery grew even greater. I was cold and hungry.

I just stared at the windowpane that was getting wet from the rainwater from the sky, while gathering my energy again. I didn’t want to waste my energy and tears for what happened to me earlier. Tired, I finally started to fall asleep.

In the morning, I woke up refreshed. Although my body was still sore and bruised. But the wide wounds had dried up. I tried to communicate with Chloe. I hope she’s also better than before. Better than before.

“Chloe! Did you hear me?”

“Yes, Carol. How are you doing?”

“I’m feeling better. I’m so worried about you right now. How are you?”

“I feel very well. Moreover, I feel our mate’s energy getting stronger,” Chloe replied, which surprised me.

“Don’t have too many fantasies, Chloe. I don’t have a mate again. You remember yesterday I rejected him. So we can’t have anything to do with Logan or his wolf anymore,” I replied, with a minor annoyance. “Never mind. We have to hunt to survive here!”

I quickly got off the bed. Then walked out of the seclusion hut. I looked at the forest surrounding the place. Not a single animal appeared. I walked. Lined up with Chloe, who was vaguely accompanying me.

I heard the sound of running water. I quickly headed towards the source of the sound. Then I found a big river. I was so happy. I quickly approached the river and drank as much water as I could. It was very refreshing. There were also many fish roaming around in the clear water. I jumped up to catch them. But none of them worked. I had never caught a fish before. Usually, my mother cooks fish for me to eat.

Meanwhile, uniting myself with Chloe also requires practice and energy. While I still don’t have enough for that. I almost gave up because I didn’t get just one fish. Until suddenly a spear appeared in front of me. And it managed to catch two big fish at once. I was both dumbfounded and confused. Realising that the spear had a royal symbol. I reflexively turned my head.

“Logan,” I murmured, seeing the man standing behind me.

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