<h4>Chapter 512: 512-That Is A Pity</h4>


    <strong>Fauna:</strong>


    After morning came and my mother and sister left, my father asked the warriors to make me transition, but I did not.


    I did not know what he was nning to do. I had a strange pressure building inside my system. How did my father expect me to transition after giving me wolfsbane?


    When I did not, I heard my father yelling at me, calling me useless and other things.


    After many hours, when I thought everyone had finally left, the door opened again. This time, my mother and sister walked in with my father’s trusted men.


    "Come on, we have to get her cleaned up quickly," one of the warriors said, gesturing for my mother to help with my wounds and patch me up as much as they could.


    I did not understand what was happening. The warrior would not let my mother speak to me. They silently washed my face and cleaned my hands and wounds.


    "What is going on?" I asked my mother.


    She nodded at me, telling me to wait.


    My sister brought in a gown. They were getting me ready, and it scared me.


    "Wait, they are not sending me off to marry someone, are they?" I asked my mother, tears already falling as fear gripped me.


    "You are not allowed to speak. Just move your hands quickly," the warrior reminded us, and silence fell between us again.


    Once I waspletely ready, it was time for them to tell me where I was being taken. My mother took the lead because she was allowed to speak.


    "Haiden has told us that he is your fated mate."


    When my mother mentioned Haiden and our mate bond, my head snapped toward my sister, then toward the warrior, and back to my mother.


    "He confessed in front of everyone?" I asked in confusion.


    "He did. You have toe with us because your father has asked us to summon you," my mother insisted, gesturing with her hand for me to follow her.


    I could barely walk, but they supported me. After my initial fall, I had been injected with Wolfsbane. At the same time, my father had force-fed me medicine.


    Now they were taking me in front of Haiden. I was confused. Maybe Haiden had agreed to marry me, and that was why my father had to send me to him.


    My father wanted an alpha to marry his daughters so the crown would remain in the family and bloodline. Maybe that was the reason.


    As I was led into the hall, I saw Haiden’s eyes widen at the sight of me. To be honest, it surprised me because I thought he would not care. It changed my view of him. It made me feel better about myself, less useless.


    "What the fuck happened to her?" Haiden grunted, stepping forward and facing my father. "This does not look like a fall. Did somebody beat her up?"


    Even Ian defended me. For the first time in my life, there were men speaking against my father’s actions, and I felt good knowing someone was standing up for me.


    "She had a fall. That is all I will tell you," my father hissed near the door.


    The headmaster gave a nod, signaling them not to escte the situation.


    I understood that the wise thing to do was not to question my father because it would ruin his mood, and he would probably treat me even worse.


    Haiden was right there. Since he had confirmed that he was my mate, that meant my father would no longer have the power to control me.


    "Come on and reject my daughter," my father said.


    When he said those words, it felt as if the ground beneath me shifted, and I looked at Haiden in worry.


    My father was forcing him to reject me. As much as I wanted to beg Haiden not to do it, I left the decision in his hands.


    I did not want to seem desperate anymore. He had every right to decide what he wanted. But that would mean I would never feel for him again. I will never even want to see his face ever again.


    As I stood there, tears forming in my eyes, I watched Haiden step closer to me. For a few seconds, his eyes lingered on me. Then he let out a deep breath.


    "Come on," my father raised his voice again.


    Haiden looked at me, and I looked back at him. The eye contact held meaning. Then I saw Haiden nod to himself.


    "I, Alpha Haiden, ept Fauna as my mate."


    The words felt unreal, and my heart stopped for a moment. Everyone gasped. I turned to my sister, who had tears of happiness in her eyes.


    My father looked shocked too. I could tell he was about to do something because he had asked Haiden to reject me.


    I did not understand what had changed. My father wanted an alpha for me.


    Before he could interfere, I smiled and spoke.


    "I ept you as my mate. I, Fauna, ept Haiden as my mate."


    I repeated the words with a wide smile. Even Ian was smiling, though he looked confused.


    "You ept her?" my father grunted.


    Haiden reached me and ced both his hands on my arms to support me because my knees were beginning to give in again. I had a bad fall, and after that, my father had beaten me, so I was still weak.


    I let my body lean forward and rested my head against Haiden’s chest. Being close to him felt good. I listened to his heartbeat.


    "I mean, he is her mate. It was his decision," the headmaster said in a loud,manding voice, silencing my father.


    I was confused by my father’s reaction. I thought he wanted me to marry Haiden, but I was happy. I had found my mate.


    "But you were going to reject her. That is why we brought her out. Did you feel sympathy or pity for her because of her fall? Is that what happened?" my father demanded.


    A sharp tone reached my ears. My head snapped up, and I looked at Haiden. He avoided my gaze and focused on my father instead.


    That was when I realized he did pity me. He had asked for me so he could reject me.