Rejected by My Fated Alpha

Two days later, my Beta, Ellis Price, contacted me to discuss the specifics of the mate bond dissolution agreement in person. Concerned that Gregory might unexpectedly return and overhear our conversation, I opted to meet at a café outside the White Pack’s territory.

Even with my left leg in a cast after a fall during a pack run, I could still manage to get around. Ellis wasted no time when he saw me, his posture respectful yet urgent. As a Beta, he always carried himself with a sense of duty, and today was no exception.

“Luna Adele,” he began, his voice low and steady, “I’ve been reviewing the pack assets and noticed that Alpha Gregory has been transferring them recently. Are you aware of this?”

The amounts Gregory transferred were relatively small; I suspected he was being discreet to avoid my detection, moving modest sums each time. Throughout our four-year mate bond, I was always willing to help him financially and never questioned his needs. Pack members often remarked that Gregory was with me for the resources, using my connections to strengthen the White Pack’s position.

However, I believed Gregory had potential and willingly used my network to create opportunities for him. As a Luna, it was my duty to ensure the pack’s prosperity, even if it meant sacrificing some of my own.

“Luna Adele, if you agree with this, here’s the draft of the mate bond dissolution settlement for your review,” Ellis said, offering me the paperwork.

Fifty thousand dollars wasn’t a significant amount to me. I simply wanted the dissolution to be finalized quickly so I could move on and focus on rebuilding my life.

As I left the café, I unexpectedly ran into Gregory and Amaris. The sight of them together made my stomach churn, but I held my composure. As a former Luna, I couldn’t afford to show weakness.

“Luna Adele, is that you?” Amaris called out, her voice dripping with false cheerfulness. She was a Delta in the pack, and her tone grated on my nerves.

“What a coincidence,” I replied, letting my words carry a loaded meaning. My wolf stirred in the back of my mind, a low growl echoing in my thoughts. I silenced her, not wanting to give Amaris the satisfaction of seeing me unsettled.

Gregory’s expression darkened, and he narrowed his eyes in irritation. As an Alpha, he carried himself with an air of authority, but today it felt more like arrogance.

“Luna Adele, I heard you injured your leg during the pack run. Seeing you here, it doesn’t look as bad as I thought. I was worried,” Amaris said, playing the concerned pack member in front of Gregory. But today, I didn’t have the patience for her act.

“If it weren’t for you calling Alpha Gregory to pick you up from the airport, my leg wouldn’t be in this state.”

Surprised by my words, Amaris quickly adopted a sorrowful demeanor, her eyes widening with feigned guilt. “It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have asked Alpha Gregory to pick me up,” she lamented, her voice trembling slightly.

Gregory, always quick to defend Amaris, couldn’t stand seeing her upset and immediately directed his anger at me. His Alpha tone was sharp, cutting through the air like a command. “Luna Adele, you injured your leg and now you’re blaming Amaris? Apologize to her right now!”

I cast a cold glance at Gregory and Amaris, then started to hail a cab to head home. My wolf growled again, urging me to stand my ground, but I ignored her. I wasn’t going to give them the satisfaction of seeing me argue.

Just as I was about to leave, Gregory grabbed my arm, his grip firm and unyielding. “I’m saying you need to apologize to Amaris, Luna Adele. Do you understand?”

Amaris approached, gently tugging at Gregory’s arm, her voice dripping with faux sincerity. “Alpha Gregory, Luna Adele is just frustrated because of her injury. I’m okay.”

Gregory relented, no longer pressing me to apologize, but his expression remained stormy.

As I walked away, Amaris called out once again, her tone laced with triumph. “Luna Adele, why don’t you join us for dinner later? It’s my birthday today, and Alpha Gregory got me a special gift.”

She waved her hand in front of me, flaunting a massive diamond ring that sparkled obnoxiously. When Gregory and I formed our mate bond, he couldn’t afford a diamond ring for me. Even after I helped him secure several lucrative pack alliances, he never bought me a ring this large.

“Isn’t a diamond like that practically a mate bond proposal?” I asked, my voice cold and cutting.

“Luna Adele, you’re being ridiculous. It’s just Amaris’ birthday, and she liked the ring. Cut the sarcasm,” Gregory snapped, his Alpha tone harsh and commanding.

He yelled at me and then hurried Amaris away, his words biting. “If she comes, it’ll just ruin the evening. If we’re late, we won’t get a table!”

This time, Amaris didn’t bother defending me, instead looking at me with smug satisfaction. Her eyes gleamed with triumph, and I could feel my wolf’s frustration boiling beneath the surface. But I kept my composure, refusing to let them see how much their actions hurt.

As I watched them walk away, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. Not for Gregory, but for the life I thought we could have had. My wolf whined softly, a sound of shared pain, but I pushed her down. I couldn’t afford to dwell on the past. There was too much at stake, and I needed to focus on the future—whatever it might hold.