"I, Naomi Thunderstorm, accept your rejection." The words felt like shards of glass leaving my mouth, but I forced them out, acknowledging the brutal reality.
As the words left my mouth, it felt like the air had been sucked out of me, leaving me gasping for breath. The pain in my heart was
excruciating, far beyond what I had expected. I crumbled to the floor, unable to bear the weight of the emotional torment. The stabbing ache in my chest was relentless, tearing at me from the inside out. I had not been prepared for such agony.
"Like seriously, and you call yourself a Beta? Supposedly worried.
“How is that even possible? You can't even handle rejection properly," he berated, shaking his head in apparent disapproval. He showed no remorse, no hint of pity, just cold indifference as he watched me, as though this was a mere spectacle.
Finally, a soft voice broke through his callousness, prompting him to turn away from me.
"Babe, what are you doing?" the gentle voice questioned. Elsa, her name was Elsa, a beautiful woman whose elegance was complemented by high heels and carefully chosen attire.
"Elsa, it's good you are here. The moon goddess played a prank on me, giving me the late bloomer she-wolf as a mate," Gabriel said, his scowl evident. Elsa's eyes welled with tears, but her beauty remained untarnished, like a porcelain doll. It was a reminder of how ill-suited I was for the role fate had cruelly thrust upon me.
"You mean you are leaving me? for her?" Elsa asked, her voice tinged with sadness, her heart sinking at the revelation. Gabriel gently moved his hands to rest on her shoulders, trying to assure her before pulling her into a comforting embrace.
"No, I just rejected her," he explained, attempting to provide some clarity.
"Let's go," Elsa said, taking Gabriel's hand and leading him away from me, still a tearful mess on the floor.
“And hey, don’t you dare clean my room, you filthy thing!” Gabriel shot back.
Summoning the courage, I pressed on and completed my duties in the packhouse. But as soon as I stepped out, Elsa was waiting, her voice dripping with disdain.
“Why is she here again?” Nolly my wolf asked but I couldn’t answer since I didn’t know either.
"Beta's mate! How romantic," she sneered, her expression a mask of mockery.
My muscles tensed, and I dug my fingers into my palm, struggling to maintain composure.
By the time I raised my head to meet her gaze, Elsa's entourage was present, ten of them, each holding a basket of white eggs. My eyes welled with tears, knowing all too well what was about to transpire.
This form of punishment was reserved for those with grievous offenses, such as adultery or theft. Once they were done with you, anyone who saw you would know the crime you had committed. The shame was unimaginable.
The girls chorused together, taunting, "Shameless Naomi."
Elsa had more to say, cruelly questioning my intentions.
"Did you think Beta Gabriel would break up with me and date you? Hahahaha, oh, stupid Naomi, you should never have been born," she jeered. The weight of her words felt like a thousand daggers.
Knowing my place, I remained silent and refrained from attempting to fight back. With my head hung low, I tried to walk away, but Elsa grabbed my arm, sneering,
"Where do you think you're going? We're not done with you."
The girls eagerly followed her lead, throwing uncooked eggs at me. I desperately tried to shield myself with my arms, but the unexpected pain cut through me, making me feel even more helpless. The humiliation and agony seemed endless.
Over a hundred eggs were relentlessly smashed on my head, the unyielding onslaught leaving me covered in a disgusting slime of egg whites and yolks. The stench was overpowering, some of the eggs even rotten. Tears streamed down my face, blending with the slime, as the girls continued their assault.
"What's going on here?" a commanding voice emerged from behind, causing the other girls, including Elsa, to scatter in fear. I looked up to see who it was. It was none other than Alpha Alex.
"I... I'm sorry. I was..." I stammered, unable to complete my sentence. Beta Gabriel suddenly appeared behind me, making it all seem staged. In just one day, I faced an overwhelming series of challenges.
I took that opportunity to flee, stumbling and rising from the slimy ground, the eggshells crunching underfoot. I didn't dare look back.
Meanwhile, I didn’t leave. I had hidden myself nearby, waiting and listening, hoping to hear a hint of remorse from Gabriel for what Elsa had done. Yet, my hope was shattered.
“Dad, let's go inside. I'll get someone to clean up,” Gabriel said, showing no remorse for his girlfriend's appalling actions.
"Make sure that you punish those girls for what they did to Naomi, especially Elsa."
"I'm sorry father, but Naomi is a late bloomer and she is nothing. Besides, I love Elsa, and I want to marry her. Beta Gabriel replied.
I witnessed Alpha Alex's frustration boil over as he kicked a nearby statue, shattering it. Taking deep breaths in an attempt to calm himself.
Alpha Alex asked Gabriel a crucial question, his tone serious, "Is she your mate?"
He mind-linked other betas to come and clean up the mess in the hall and the frontage of the pack house before answering, his anger evident.
"Those things do not matter to me anymore. The moon goddess does not get to decide for me. My destiny is in my own hands." His words hit me like a punch to the gut.
Realization settled in that I was truly alone in this world, discarded and forsaken, even by the ones who were supposed to protect and care for me, even Malia my best friend could not do much.
"Naomi is your mate. And you will marry her!" Alpha Alex commanded, his voice firm and authoritative.
"I already rejected her," Gabriel declared ruthlessly.
"You what?" Alpha Alex exclaimed, his disbelief evident.
"Why do you seem surprised? How will you or I introduce her to our Alpha friends and even the pack? Elsa is much more suitable. She is beautiful and everyone loves her. She is the only one who should be the rightful Luna," Gabriel asserted confidently. His words stabbed at my heart, further solidifying the reality of my isolation and rejection.
I could feel Alpha Alex's internal turmoil as he finally spoke up, his voice serious and resolute.
"If that is the woman you choose over your destined mate," he said, "then I will not hand over my title to you."
"Like you have a choice," Gabriel snapped, irritation evident in his tone. "When you die, that title will be mine and there is nothing you or anyone else can do about it."
"Do I have to remind you that your so-called first and rebellious son neglected his pack?" he spat, disgust contorting his face. "For what? A woman? No! That is not me."
Gabriel's words hung in the air as he stormed away, leaving Alpha Alex behind. I could see the pain and conflict in Alpha Alex's eyes, torn between his duty as the Alpha and his love for his son.
I left my hiding place and was about to run off when I collided with a tall figure. Raising my head to see who it was, I almost lost my breath. It was Beta Hunter, the fourth child of my master, who rarely made public appearances.
"What?" he exclaimed.
"I... I... I deserve to die, Your Highness," I stammered, bowing my head as tears welled up and rolled down my face. I had accidentally stained his impeccably tailored suit in the collision.
"What’s all this?!" he asked.
"I... I... I was... I'm sorry," I stammered, pointing nervously behind me, although no one was approaching. I scrambled to my feet and ran off, knowing that if I waited, I would be punished.
“Hey, wait! Guards!” I heard Hunter’s voice faintly as I never looked back.
Suddenly a hand dragged me to a corner. It was Malia.
“What did you do? I heard you were rejected,” she asked, concern etched on her face as tears welled up in my eyes.
“I’ve got no time to explain, Malia. I can’t afford to be caught. I have to go!” I whispered urgently into her ears.
“Where would you go?! You’ve got no one, remember?” Malia added, her worry mirroring my desperate situation.
"I’m tired of living, Malia. Elsa was right. I should not have been born. It was a mistake. They are coming to get me. I have to go!" I replied, the weight of despair heavy in my words, as I yanked her hand off me and made my way out of the palace.
"I love you!" Malia shot back, but her voice sounded faint as I pushed forward.
Lost in my thoughts on the way, a car almost ran me over, jolting me back to the present moment.
"Goddess! Are you blind?!" I shot back angrily.
When I lifted my eyes, the handsome figure that had stepped out of the limousine car had me awestruck.
"I’m so sorry, miss. It was a mistake. I apologize," he replied, attempting to defuse the situation."Save that for yourself! You almost killed me, you..." I began, my anger spilling out."I said... I’m sorry. By the way, do you work at the Gold Pack? I could drive you back," he offered, trying to make amends."I don’t need your help, okay? Just go to hell!" I shouted as I ran off, not looking back.I was on the brink of hanging myself when a sudden change of heart propelled me to abandon my plans and head back to the palace. There was one thing I needed to do – uncover the truth about my parents' death."I can't go down like this. I need more power like Elsa, and I must attain the position of the Luna of the Gold pack. It's a dream I will fulfill," I affirmed to myself, determination reigniting within me as I made my way back to the palace.Upon my return, I was taken aback by what I encountered."You again?" I exclaimed, pointing to the stranger I had seen earlier.A sharp slap lan
Naomi’s POVI was so scared as we both walked through the hallways that even Ethan suspected.“You seem troubled.” He broke the silence. “Not used to being carried by someone?” He asked.“I…the thing is…” I stuttered as I loosened my grip on his neck.“If you do not hold on tight, I’m afraid you might fall off.” He replied as he wrapped my hand around his neck.“Oh, my world…I can smell his mint aura. Ain’t you a lucky bitch!” Nolly my wolf purred in my mind.“Hush you!” I spoke loudly.“Mmm…I never knew our Naomi is a bit rascally.” Ethan commented.“No. I mean…that was not meant for you…I was…” I stuttered as I felt blood still dripping from my leg.“I get it.” He answered back with a smile.“How?” I was surprised.“You are talking with your wolf, ain’t you?” He inquired as he stopped to stare into my face.“People must not see us this way,” I answered back, trying to release myself.“Hold still! You can not walk back in this state.” He cautioned.“Never mind your grace. Thank you
Naomi's POVBy the time the both of us looked from below upward the voice that had just spoken was Gabriel. "Brother, what the heck are the both of you doing?" He asks scoffing as he pocketed. Ethan quickly stood up from me. "I don't understand. What are you getting at?" Ethan asked. "Is this really happening? Are they about to begin a fight because of you?" Nolly started again. "Nolly, please can you just shut the hell up?! This is not the time to speak trash!" I whispered, cautioning my wolf. "Brother I think you are more than this. How can you stoop so low to be with a maid? This is very disappointing. I'm sure our father will be disappointed…" Gabriel was cut short by Ethan who raised his hand but had brought it down after looking back at me who was shocked by his reaction. "You won't come here and rudely disrespect me, Gabriel! If you have an issue you will speak to me directly and not her!" He blabbed. "It seems we are back to our former state. Can't we just get you a m
Naomi's POV I don't know what else to say as my legs wobbled beneath me. Adrenaline flushed through me. "And where the hell do you think you are going, girl?" Elsa spoke crossing my path. "What is going on? Are we dying? If only the ground has a mouth, probably we could use its help right now?" Nolly winced and went silent. "Naomi, I'm speaking to you! What the hell have you done with my sons?!" Alpha Alex asked as I went down on my knees. "I'm sorry your Highness. It's my fault and I take the blame." I apologized. "Thank the goddess you knew that. I won't let it slide. I was slapped by my brother. And I'm not planning to let her go until she receives the same thing I got back from Ethan. Imagine how my brother slapped me because of a low-life animal?! Father, that's uncalled for?! Don't you agree?!" Gabriel barked. "He's only making matters worse. Oh, my world…" Nolly shook as I felt my hand sweat and my leg ache more. "Life is unbearable, Nolly. But we have to hold on."
Naomi's POV Elsa flung me away causing me to hit my head on the wall. "Elsa, stop! Restrain your dog man!" I heard Logan speak as he carried me up. "Naomi. Get yourself together! Naomi. Can you see me?" he asked as I heard him faintly. "Let me go!" I heard Elsa scream and with that, I lost consciousness. ************ "Come, my baby. Mommy misses you."I heard my mom call. While the little me ran to her again as she threw me up and caught me in the air. "Sweetheart. Come to Daddy." My mom let me down and I ran towards my Dad who threw me up and made me sit on his shoulder. Suddenly everything became dark and I heard my mom yelling for help. " I don't want to do this! Somebody help! Anybody! Don't touch me!" She shouted""Mom! Mom!!" I shouted. "My baby! Go! Run! Save yourself!" She shouted as I saw her hand was already broken and that was the last thing I saw of her. "Mommy!" I shouted as I woke up panting. "Are you alright?!" A voice asked as I looked beside me. "Your g
Naomi's POV The tension grew worse. I tried to leave but I could not. His grip was a bit tighter and I felt myself drawn to him. "What…what are we doing?" I asked in a whisper as Hunter brought his lips to my ear whispering "I'm a gentleman. And I've never felt like this before. What did you do to me?" He asked. "Your grace…we…we cannot do this…I can't!" I shot back. "Then why do I feel like your body says something different?" Hunter asked while I looked at my breast which had stood proud against his chest. "I…this is…not right. It's wrong. I'm sorry. I'll just…I'll just leave." I stuttered but I felt my body light as I got lifted off the ground and onto the bed. " Do you think if you walk out of that door I'll stop feeling this way?" He asked. "Young master, I don't understand…" I couldn't complete my statement when he hijacked them. "Call me Hunter. We are the only ones here." He said softly as I felt his hot breath fan my neck. "Nolly," I reached out to my wolf. "If you
Naomi's POV I was closer to the door and I could hear my heart thudding faster."You seem so scared. Did I scare you?" Logan asked. "No…I mean yes. I just want to go." I spoke as I tried to control myself from feeling what I felt with Hunter a few seconds ago. "Actually I thought you were going to leave. I was about to close the door." Logan replied. "Thank you," I said as I opened the door and was about to close it when his words halted me in my tracks. "You look a lot like your mother." He said restricting himself. "Wait. Did I hear that correctly? I think he just talked about your mother, didn't he?" My wolf asked. "Yes. I'm sure he just did. I don't think I want to hear any of it. It gave me a headache for a few minutes when Hunter spoke about my father, " I whispered. "I think you are just stressed from what you've been through. Why don't you just listen to what he has to say? Who knows, it might make it easy for you to find out about your parent's death. Sometimes I won
Naomi's POVShe walked in and surveyed my room looking around as if I was living in some sort of gutter. "I do not know why a lowlife bitch like you will take an interest in luxury?! What the hell do you stand to gain? Do you think you are up to me? Do you think you can compete with me, huh?" Elsa charged at me. "What is going on with this woman? Isn't she tired? The hell it is midnight already!" Nolly screamed in my head. "Suddenly a cat got your tongue, you cannot defend yourself huh?! You won't even dare because you are not my level. And I will say this to you one last time even if you got the attention of all the princes, do not dare come near me or my man! Is that understood?!" She shouted, anger evident in her voice. "Yes, ma'am," I said in a low voice. "I can't hear you?!" She shouted, approaching me fiercely. "Elsa? Where are you, sweetheart?" Gabriel called. "I'm here cutiepie." She answered and stepped back. "It's midnight baby, you should come to bed. I've missed th