"The wolf doesn't know what it's lost until the moon refuses to guide it." Damien's rejection burned into Elena's soul, but it also ignited a fire she didn't know she had. Now, as she stands before the man who broke her, with secrets that could shatter his world, the question is: Will she grant him a second chance-or take him down with the empire he abandoned her for?
CHAPTER ONE:
THE MATE REJECTION
The hall buzzed with excitement as members of the Crescent Moon Pack gathered for the most anticipated event of the year-the Mating Ceremony. It was a night of fated connections, a night when bonds were forged that would shape the future of the pack. For Elena, however, it was a night she had dreamed of and dreaded in equal measure.
Dressed in a soft lavender gown that clung to her slender frame, Elena stood at the edge of the crowd, her hands trembling as she clutched the hem of her dress. Her heart pounded in her chest, her wolf pacing anxiously within her. Tonight was the night she would meet her mate. She had waited for this moment her entire life, clinging to the hope that her destined partner would see her worth, love her unconditionally, and protect her fiercely.
"Don't look so nervous," Clara, her best friend, whispered, nudging her lightly. "You'll make a beautiful Luna."
Elena tried to smile, but her lips faltered. The whispers and curious glances from the crowd felt like tiny needles pricking at her confidence. The Omega girl no one noticed was suddenly the center of attention, and it was overwhelming.
The room grew silent as Alpha Damien entered, his presence commanding and electrifying. The air seemed to shift around him, his dark, piercing eyes scanning the crowd. The weight of his authority settled over everyone like a heavy cloak. His aura was magnetic, and the sight of him stole Elena's breath.
Her wolf stirred, the bond snapping into place the moment his gaze met hers. Time froze, and everything else faded into insignificance.
*Mate.*
The word echoed in her mind, filling her with a mix of joy and terror. She could feel the bond pulling her toward him, her wolf urging her forward, but Damien's expression was unreadable.
As he walked toward her, the crowd parted, murmurs rippling through the room. Elena's heart soared. Was this real? Did the mighty Alpha Damien feel the same pull she did?
He stopped a few feet away from her, his eyes boring into hers. For a moment, she thought she saw a flicker of something-recognition, perhaps-but it vanished as quickly as it appeared.
"Elena," he said, his deep voice slicing through the silence.
Her name on his lips felt like a caress, but the next words he spoke shattered her world.
"I, Alpha Damien of the Crescent Moon Pack, reject you as my mate."
Gasps echoed through the room, followed by stunned silence. Elena's knees wobbled, her vision blurring as his words sank in.
"What?" she whispered, her voice trembling.
"You heard me," Damien said, his tone cold and unyielding. "I cannot accept you as my mate. My duty to this pack requires a Luna who can strengthen our alliances, and you are not that person."
Each word felt like a dagger to her chest. The crowd stared, their expressions a mixture of pity and shock. Elena fought to hold back the tears threatening to spill.
"Is this about Brielle?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Damien's jaw tightened, but he didn't answer. His silence spoke volumes.
Humiliated and heartbroken, Elena straightened her back, summoning every ounce of strength she had left.
"Very well, Alpha Damien," she said, her voice steady despite the pain tearing through her. "If this is your choice, then I accept your rejection."
She turned and walked out of the hall, her head held high, even as her heart crumbled with each step.
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Outside, the cool night air hit her like a slap, but it wasn't enough to numb the ache in her chest. Tears streamed down her face as she stumbled away from the packhouse, her wolf howling in anguish.
She had lost everything in a single moment-the future she had dreamed of, the love she had hoped for.
And yet, as she stood under the moonlit sky, her fists clenched, a spark of determination ignited within her.
If Damien didn't want her, she would leave. She would carve out a life for herself far away from the Crescent Moon Pack.
She would never let anyone break her again.
Elena took one final glance at the packhouse, her hand subconsciously moved to her abdomen, a strange sensation fluttering within her. Something told her that this was not the end but the beginning of an entirely new chapter of her life.
"I Logan Lee Parker, Alpha of the Silver river pack........reject you, Elena Almeria Knight. You're not worthy to be my wife" Logan's deep baritone declares. Everyone present gasp in disbelief, some laughs with scornful gazes and smirks. Elena felt her whole world coming to an end, now she really wished the floor would open and take her in. Her chest constricted and her heart shattered to pieces. Was she dreaming? It can't be true? She thought to herself staring deeply at Logan. She had waited for this day, only to be rejected. 'Logan, why?' she mindlinked him as her eyes blurred with tears. But instead, he stared at her with an emotionless gaze. With no ounce of remorse or any type of guilt in his eyes. Just when she thought there was a flicker of remorse or pity in his eyes and her heart leaped a little in hope, he looked away. Darting his gaze behind Elena, she was forced to look back, to know what got his attention. Her eyes widened in shock as her once fated mate declare and chose her cousin as his mate. Lisa glared at her and her lips tilted into a victory smirk. Everything came running in her mind in a blur, she didn't want to believe it. The rejection, the pain, it was hurting and Logan didn't seem to care at all. He cheated on her and she forgave him and still, he chose her cousin and broke their bond. Trying her best to contemplate all that just happened, internalizing everything to come back to the reality- she wasn't dreaming. Ivana gets angry and when she takes over, her eyes changes to Ivana's gold ones and in a blink of an eye- she vanished from the pack.
Eleanor Wilson, the daughter of a young millionaire, gets used by her own family as bait for money. A one nightstand worth Fifty million dollars. She is drugged and taken to the bed of the Billionaire, she escapes and ends up in the bed of the youngest billionaire in New York. In order to hid her shame, she runs away but is shocked to get a revelation of how her family had always used her and saw her as trash. They find her and keep her hostage, she manages to escape and travels to another country. Few years passed she arrives with a daughter and a son, to do only one thing. To take revenge.
**Blurb** Determined to prove his worth as the young Alpha and silence whispers of inadequacy, Xavier Williams takes an audacious step-entering the human world disguised as a high school student to find his destined mate. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. His path collides with Isabella Houston, the one human who challenges his authority, disrespects him at every turn, and ignites a fiery rage within him. The same human who turns out to be his mate. Caught between his loathing for her and the undeniable bond they share, Xavier makes a rash decision to reject her. Yet, his best friend and loyal Beta, Connor, refuses to let him walk away so easily, vowing to ensure Xavier embraces his destiny. Why does Xavier despise Isabella so deeply? Will he return to the pack alone, or will Connor's determination change his heart? Can Xavier accept a mate he never wanted but might desperately need? Find out in this thrilling tale of love, defiance, and destiny!
"I curse you today may you and your generation never experience the joy of being a mother,this is the curse of a mother'' Roselyn cursed with every last strength in her as another bullet went into her stomach and a loud sound of laughter was heard as Roselyn became unconscious, and footsteps of someone coming was heard and the person who shot roselyn ran away ** Sis what happened to you,wake up sis please wake up'' lyndia screamed admist tears as roselyn suddenly become conscious. "Sis..sis sit up'' lyndia said heaving a sigh of relief"I dont have much time please save my child...please save her...please'' roselyn pleaded ignoring all the pain she was feeling as lyndia nodded ** "I will keep you save from the hands of the wicked,i wont let your mother sacrifice go in vain,i will take you away from this country'' lyndia said as she boarded a bus ** What happens when Nina runs away from home in order to fulfil her dreams and falls in love with Michael the son of the person who killed her mother,and unknowingly get married to him. What happens when Nina finds out that her mother in law killed her biological mom What happen when Nina becomes pregnant and soon finds out about the curse Will Nina leave Michael? Will she avenge her mom's death?? Will the curse come to pass?? Will Justice ever be served??? Follow me on this ride to meet Nina and Micheal silly love story. In the new story alert CURSE OF A MOTHER.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
Natalie used to think she could melt Connor’s icy heart, but she was sorely mistaken. When at last she decided to leave, she discovered that she was pregnant. Even so, she chose to quietly leave his world, prompting Connor to mobilize all of his resources and expand his business to a global scale—all in a bid to find her. But there was no trace of Natalie. Connor slowly spiraled into madness, turning the city upside down and leaving chaos in his wake. Natalie finally surfaced years later, with wealth and power of her own, only to find herself entangled with Connor once again.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."