9. Unusual

That slap jolted my insides.

I expected my mother to embrace me in her warmth and assure me that everything would be fine, but instead, she hit me, and I was not sure what to expect from her."

You couldn't even keep a mate for yourself, and as usual, you bring me shame. I thought I'd be able to get rid of you once you found your mate, but he doesn't want you either. What do you think? I think Edward rejected you because who would accept someone as weak as you as their mate? You deserve everything," she spat out the words.

I couldn't believe my mother...