Chapter 6~ Rejecting him

Gianna.

A horn is blown and several snarls and growls erupt in the air. The hair on the back of my neck rises, intense dread washes over me as the hunt begins. 

I’m too weak to run right now. If only I can find a place to hide. 

A small cave a few meters away catches my attention. All I need is a few branches and lots of luck. 

A few minutes later, I’m curled into a ball as I hide in a dark cave with branches serving as a door at the small entrance. 

Now I should only pray that no one finds me. 

My ears perk up when a strong aura suddenly blankets the air. My heart leaps to my throat and I find myself shivering in fear when loud footsteps reach my ears... 

Whoever is outside is really strong. Stronger than an average Alpha. 

My mind tells me to stay put and hold my breath. Whatever is out there is far more dangerous than Alpha Mason and my sister.

A low animalistic growl makes me hug my knees tighter. This person’s aura has a tinge of darkness to it. I should be terrified but something compels me to walk closer to the entrance of the cave. 

Just a peek. 

A person with such an incredible aura could only be Alpha Rex. I’ve never seen him before and I would like to see what he looks like. 

I look through the small spaces in the leaves and although I can’t see clearly, I can make out a huge frame in a black fitted tee with tribal tattoos on both of his arms. His back is facing me and I can make out his short black hair. 

My eyes widen when he raises his head and sniffs the air. A low guttural growl vibrates from his chest and my stomach knots. 

He’s scented me. 

I’m officially dead now. This is the brutal Alpha. I’m as good as dead if I end up in his grasp. 

“How long are you going to hide in there?” His deep velvety voice is so terrifying that I tremble and feel my heart pound violently against my chest. 

Alpha Mason chuckles nervously and this is when I realise he is outside too. “I don’t understand, Alpha.” He says. 

“I’m not talking to you.” Alpha Rex growls. “I came here to hunt for the first time. I didn’t expect to find something good.” 

“Really? I don’t see any prey with you, Alpha.” Alpha Mason responds. 

I’m busy eavesdropping that I don’t notice someone closing in on the cave. Before I can tell what is happening, the leaves are pushed away and a large hand grabs my small wrist. I’m pulled up to my feet. 

My heart pounds as I find myself face to face with the dangerous Alpha himself, looking like a deer caught in headlights. His scorching gaze pierces through me and I shiver, feeling like a tiny mouse under scrutiny. His dark eyes are so deep and captivating, I feel like they are trying to suck me in. 

“Oh… you mean you found this Omega? She’s a perfect prey, isn't she?”  Alpha Mason asks and my heart sinks. My stomach twists and I fiddle with the hem of my torn bloodstained shirt. 

He’s offering me to this beast? The sex addict? So much for wanting freedom. 

Alpha Rex rakes his eyes up and down my body as if to examine me and disgusts flits in his eyes. 

“Do you take me for a fool? You think I don’t know what’s happening here? This girl is weak and littered with scars. Alpha Mason, is this how you treat your pack members?” Alpha Rex growls menacingly and the ground shakes. 

I have never been in the presence of such a powerful Alpha. I just want to shrink into a ball and hide away from him. He’s so scary.

The only thing I can do is look at my feet as many people begin to gather around us.  

“No, I knew you were coming and placed her in your way for your entertainment. You can kill her if you want since she’s filthy. Although I recommend having some fun with her first. As you can see, she’s an Omega. All the stories they say about Omegas are true. They are good in bed.” 

I see something flash through Alpha Rex’s eyes but it’s gone the next second. He scoffs. 

“Why her? What made you think I would be interested? I didn’t come here to hunt helpless women. Let alone hook up with someone I barely know.”

I bite my bottom lip viciously as they continue to discuss me like I’m not there. The knot in my stomach is getting tighter and I’m shivering like no man’s business. Please, don’t let this scary man take me. I was supposed to go rogue today. 

“She’s my mate. I’m sure you know what that means.” Alpha Mason says and I lower my head in shame as the secret unfolds. Now everyone knows my mate didn’t want me because I have nothing to offer. 

Now they know he chose my sister over me. All because I’m weak and not perfect like her. Now they know I’m trash that can’t even keep a man. The goddess gave me a mate, yet he didn’t want me because I wasn’t an Alpha female. 

Aren’t mates supposed to want you despite your flaws? How can Alpha Mason bear to do this to me?

Tears turn my vision glassy and although I am trying to blink them back, they just won't listen. I am filled with shame as big fat tears roll down my cheeks. The large lump in my throat won’t move away either. 

I don’t dare look up as I viciously fiddle with my fingers and I feel like my heart is about to jump out of my chest. I can feel several eyes on me as they laugh at my current predicament. 

I wish the ground can open up and swallow me whole.

Suddenly, a large hand grabs my tiny arm and I’m pulled forward. I find myself standing side by side with Alpha Rex as he stares down at me. His cold dark eyes boring into my blue ones.

He points his thumb towards Alpha Mason who looks as shocked as I am. “Is he really your mate?” He asks and I nod too quickly, my heart thundering. 

“Reject him.” His order is simple and to the point. My eyes widen into the size of saucers. 

“B-But… he’s an Alpha and I’m just an Omega.” How can a low-ranked wolf reject an Alpha? It has never been heard of. 

Alpha Rex grabs my chin and tilts my head up to look at him. I tremble at the intensity of his gaze. He’s so domineering. 

“So what? Reject his ass. Let him regret treating you like trash.” He says and I don’t know, there’s something about his deep eyes that gives me courage. 

I whip my head around and look Alpha Mason square in the eye, my weak wolf tries to protest but I raise my walls up. We don’t need a mate like him. 

“I, Gianna Walter, reject you, Alpha Mason Turner as my mate and Alpha,” I say and expect pain to hit me like an avalanche but I feel nothing. Alpha Mason on the other hand looks like he's about to shit his pants. He's crouched down and groaning in pain. 

“What are you waiting for? Accept the rejection.” Alpha Rex thunders, his voice sounding deeper than earlier and I shiver involuntarily. 

“I-I accept your rejection.”

Relief floods through me as I feel the pull that I had towards Alpha Mason fade away. Apart from the disappointment and hurt in my heart, I don’t feel the pain of rejection and my wolf seems calm too. That’s odd. 

I’m brought back to reality when I remember the overgrown man next to me and a new fear creeps into me when I realise I have just left one horrible situation and entered another. 

Alpha Rex pinches my chin with his long, large fingers as he tilts my head up and a barely there smirk crosses the side of his lips. 

“Let’s go home, little fox. The hunt is over. You’re mine now.”