Rejected

14 Years Later - 

It was my eighteenth birthday, and as you would expect, everyone was buzzing with excitement at the King’s hall in the packhouse. The air was festive and a whole lot of activities were going on.

Despite the fact that I felt so elated and cared for, I made sure not to lose my mind over the celebration, as there were bigger things I sought to accomplish.

The Alpha had planned a huge celebration for me to welcome me to a very important age in my life- one where I was eligible to get a mate, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of anticipation and nervousness. 

I was in my room, surrounded by a sea of Omegas who dressed me up in a beautiful gown and applied everything else that there was to apply. I stared at my irresistible frame in the mirror, still in awe of how I had grown so beautiful over the years. 

But deep down, I knew this body wasn't truly mine. I had grown so close to my inner guide over the years and I had named her “Raya.”. My wolf reminded me constantly that we had to keep up the act, pretending to be the girl whose life we had taken over. It was very difficult at first, but things got a lot easire and better and time went on.

Soon enough, they would find a mate for me, but the thought of having one irritated me. That was one thing about being born into a royal household, all they cared about was power, alliance and influence and women were a tool with which they sought and end to their means. At this point of your life you would be asked to throw you emotions out of the window and marry whoever it was they asked you to marry, even if he was old enough to birth your mother.

 All I wanted was revenge on my former mate, the one who had set me up and led to my current predicament. A taste of revenge was all I wanted and I wasn’t going to give up on it.

I was so lost in thought that I didn’t notice when almost all the crew disappeared through the door to go prepare for the party. The Alpha had made it mandatory for everyone to attend, so it was a big occasion.

As I stood alone in front of the mirror, planning my line of action in the nearest future and lost in my thoughts, the door creaked open, and in walked Theo. 

He was my supposed brother, and since we were children, I had observed him grow into a caring and kind person, despite the occasional arguments we had.

He was a very dominnering, protective and brave boy, the most important traits you would find in any Alpha. I guessed the Pack was in safe hands then.

"Hey sis, happy birthday," he said with a warm smile, kissing my cheek and stroking it gently for a while before hr turned around and handed me a beautifully wrapped gift box.

"Thanks," I replied, taking the gift. It was a necklace, delicate and stunning. I appreciated his gesture, knowing he didn't often show such affection and whenever he did, I knew he truly meant it. “I love it

Taking the necklace, he helped me wear it. “I’m glad you do, now let’s join the rest before Dad gets angry.”

He helped me out of the room, and we made our way to the hall where the celebration was being held. The hall was decorated with fairy lights and flowers, giving it a magical atmosphere. 

People from all walks of the pack had gathered to celebrate my special day, and their laughter and chatter filled the air. The high class had their own section of their arena. I glanced over to see my supposed father there, chatting away with some powerful-looking men.

Sensing he was being watched, he turned around and flashed me a smile the moment he saw me. I flashed back a grin, noting the way the men glared at me in violating scrutiny. 

As I walked through the crowd, I suddenly caught a heightened scent that sent shivers down my spine. It was so intense and intoxicating that I had to stop to gather my thoughts. It was a perfect scent, one that made my heart race. I tried to find the source of the scent when three young men approached me confidently.

They all looked machiavellian, with tattoos covering their hands safe for the second guy who was the tallest among them.

"Happy birthday," one of them said, looking into my eyes while offering his hand. I took it and he planted a gentle kiss on my palms. "We are your mates."

Intense anger took over immediately. I was practically convulsing with rage deep down but I had to bid my time. I remembered what they had done to me in my past life. These assholes were the reason for what was happening now.

I feigned to freeze for a moment, looking surprised and filled with dread. I couldn't let my guard down. This was a crucial moment, and my wolf guided me to keep up the act.

“Take a deep breath and gather your thoughts.” Raya chimed from nowhere, almost making me jump in shock.

“You don’t have to keep sneaking in on me like that.” I complained, facing down.

“That’s because you’re not calm. And if you’re not calm, you will not be able to handle this situation, and if you-.”

“Hey” One of them said, stretching his hand towards me as he interrupted my wolf. “Is everything okay?” he asked.

“Of course” I replied. “Let’s get cracking, shall we?”

With a smile, I held out my hand, and we walked to the center of the stage where everyone's attention was focused. The crowd hushed immediately, curious to see the bond forming.

I could see the happy look on my father’s face in the distance and poker-faced Theo who didn’t seem quite pleased with what he was seeing. That’s the way he was wired though, so I didn’t blame him for being so clingy and protective.

I took a deep breath and announced loudly, "The Moon Goddess has blessed me with mates!" The crowd erupted in cheers and applause.

"Not one, not two, but three!"

Intense applause!

But as I turned to face the three men, I mustered a sadistic grin and said, "But I reject you all as my mate."

The gasps from the crowd were deafening, and I relished in the shocked expressions on their faces. My plan was in motion, and I would make sure to execute it flawlessly.

“Well, I like the sound of that.” Raya chimed in again.