Crushed By My Mate novel Chapter 7

"I know how much of a kill joy you are when we do these online shopping, so I took the liberty of choosing some for you. Also, more contacts came into the mail today."

"Thank you," I hugged her goodbye and headed back into my room. Once inside, I took off my contacts and looked at the mirror. The light palette of green, topped off with black specks stared back at me. My blonde hair grew out and was replace by my original red hair. I closed my eyes tightly, wanting to let go of the pain...

He beat me for having the same hair color as her. He hated me for having the same green eyes as her.

I quickly placed my contacts back as I heard some shuffling outside my room. The door opened slightly as Jackie peered in, "Hey there, dinner will be ready in thirty minutes or so."

"Thanks. I'll be right out," I mumbled, trying not to look at her. Her motherly figure had a way of softening my heart. If I wanted to save Ella from being taken away, I needed to distance myself. I don't want it to be painful... I don't want them to get too attached to me.

Dinner time was very awkward. Eric glared at me secretly as he tried to break through his wife's cold demeanor. She has been cold and unforgiving towards him when she found out about what happened back in the whore house...

"So... Arabella. My husband and I were thinking about officially adopting you. I know how we had documents already made for you, giving you our family name...But I really want it to be official now," Jackie looked at me nervously, fidgeting with her food. Eli reached out to her and placed his hand over her tenderly.

I shook my head slightly, "I'm sorry. I cannot accept your offer." I stood up and continued staring at the table. I didn't want to see the sadness and heartbreak in their eyes. "May I be excused, Alpha?"

"Yes," he muttered softly. Without another glance at them, I stood up and headed back into my room. My stomach growled slightly, because I wasn't able to eat that much.

A few hours later, I heard a light knock on my door. Ella pushed the door opened and looked at me. She gave me a small smile. "May I come in?"

"Sure," I replied, looking at the intricate patterns on the ceiling.

"I brought these for you. I know you haven't finished your dinner," she placed a tray onto the nightstand and sat down beside me. "What's happening to you?"

"Nothing," I replied bluntly before munching on some toast.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes!" I snapped, looking at her fiercely. "Please let me be for a while!"

"Okay," she muttered sadly giving me one last glance before heading out.

I threw my fists onto my pillows. Why do the fates hate me? They take away my mother, my father and now this new family. The family that has shown nothing but love to me!

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