Ella's POV
"I, Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack, Kevin Allen, reject you, Ella Moore, to be my mate."
His voice was icy, and my heart shattered instantly. Tears streamed down my face in large drops. I could only clumsily gesture with my hands. Unable to speak, my mouth only produced choked sobs.
"I'm sorry, Ella. I'm only 19, we're still young, and I'm not ready to bond with you. Besides, you... are not suitable to be the Luna of the Blood Moon Pack."
He stared at me with a helpless expression. Seeing my helpless look, he remained expressionless, making me feel estranged.
Shaking my head in disbelief, I couldn't fathom that Kevin Allen, my best friend, would reject me today, at my 18th coming-of-age ceremony, in front of all the werewolves of the Blood Moon Pack.
"Hey, Ella, you mute girl, get off the stage from the testing. Alpha Kevin has rejected you. Don't stand there foolishly, there are other mates waiting for the test!"
A male wolf below urged, followed by waves of mocking laughter.
"So shameless, a mute Omega still deluding herself to be an Alpha's mate. It's like a toad wanting to eat swan meat."
"Huh, she thinks being Alpha Kevin's follower since childhood would make the Alpha accept her. Ridiculous. Even though her mother was the former Alpha's beta, she's just the lowest omega, worthless, how could she be worthy of an Alpha."
I chose to ignore these taunts, as I've done for the past 18 years. However, Kevin was different for me. He was the most precious person after my mother. The rejection by Kevin at that moment caused immense pain to my body and soul, yet I held onto a glimmer of hope.
I struggled to compose myself, holding back tears, continuing to communicate silently with gestures.
Why? Do you see me the same way they do?
Do you agree with them?
My panic makes me look clumsy, and I hate that, but I want to confirm Kevin's true thoughts. I know he is not that kind of wolf. He once told me that I was the strongest female warrior. Although I knew he was encouraging me, I had imagined that in his heart, I was not a worthless wolf.
The helplessness in Kevin's eyes grew deeper. He sighed, shifting his gaze away from me, seeming unwilling to face this situation.
"Ella, you've always been a clever and obedient she-wolf. You know I've just ascended as an alpha, I still need to grow. What I seek in a mate is a female warrior like your mother, not... not someone like you."
Not someone like me, a mute, an omega with no fighting capability.
I understood the latter part of his sentence. It felt as if all my strength had been drained, every sincere feeling shattered, just like these 18 years of companionship.
Kevin and I grew up together, I couldn't believe he didn't know how the werewolves looked down on me, yet he chose to reject me outright in front of their scrutinizing eyes.
"Ella, even if we can't be mates, I still regard you as a sister..." Kevin continued, but was interrupted.
"Kevin, shut your mouth!" My mother, Ariana Moore, jumped onto the stage, embracing me, and shouted at all the werewolves, "My daughter is the most precious treasure in the world. Stop mocking her right now, or I won't be lenient with any of you!"
The warm embrace of my mother made me feel even more aggrieved. Her armor was tough against my back, yet it gave me strength. "Ella, remember what I taught you? Stop crying, don't show your weakness in front of anyone, don't give anyone the chance to hurt you."
I nodded, wiping away the tears from the corners of my eyes. What my mother said was true, tears of the weak are worthless.
"Kevin, my daughter is not worthless. She also has her strengths. Don't forget, from childhood to now, every time you got injured during training, it was she who healed you and stayed up late making medicines for you." Anger burned in my mother's eyes as she confronted Kevin, not mincing words. "And now, here you are humiliating her in front of everyone."
"Beta Ariana, I never intended to humiliate Ella," finally, a hint of regret appeared on Kevin's handsome face. It seemed at this moment he realized the pain in my heart. "Ella, I'm sorry. I never meant to truly hurt you, I just..."
Just what?
I gestured again using sign language.
However, Kevin just sighed, refusing to continue. I understood him, he was always like this. When he didn't want to argue further, he'd remain silent. His last words were his true feelings.
He never really thought enough of me as a trustworthy partner.
I locked eyes with him and nodded.
Alpha Kevin, I accept your rejection, but from now on, we have nothing between us.
After completing my hand gestures, I caught a momentary surprise in Kevin's eyes. Clearly, he hadn't expected me to be so resolute.
Ignoring him, I stood up from my mother's embrace, wiped away all my tears, and descended from the testing stage under the gaze of all the werewolves.
After a brief silence, a new round of ceremony began on the testing stage.
Every year during the Blood Moon Pack's coming-of-age ceremony, young werewolves awaken their inner wolves on this day. The lucky ones also find their mates.
And I, I was the unfortunate one. Not only was I told that I was the lowest-ranking Omega, but I was also rejected on the spot as a mate.
Ella's POVMy mother was Kevin's father's beta. Last year, when 18-year-old Kevin took over, my mother became his beta. She's a fierce warrior, achieving feats in multiple battles and earning respect among the wolves in the Pack. I, on the other hand, am the opposite—an Omega who is mute. I often wonder why there's such a vast difference between us.Would Kevin reject me if I were also a female warrior?I huddle in the corner of my room, alone and heartbroken, shedding tears."Don't cry, my sweetheart. Get up now; I'll take you to train in the forest." My mother barges into my room, lifting me out from under the pillow with one hand.Mom, can't you let me be alone?!I angrily gesture in sign language."No, what you need now is to connect with nature, my little wolf. Come, channel your sorrow and anger into strength, make yourself stronger, and Kevin will regret it." Her tone is slightly indulgent, but she firmly escorts me out of the room.Several minutes later, I reluctantly find mys
Ella's POV After they left, I crouched down to pick up the broken bamboo basket that had been stepped on, sighed, and returned home to replace it with a new one. In the past, even when Mother wasn't around, Kevin would stand by my side, and the werewolves wouldn't dare to bully me. I held back the tears that wanted to spill from my eyes, trying my best not to think about Maya's words. Turns out, Kevin had slept with Maya the day before the adult ceremony. My mate and the bitch I detest the most made love, and then rejected me. I passed by a weapons shop, and from not far away, I heard noisy voices. I originally intended to ignore them and pass through the crowd, but a familiar male voice called my name, “Ella!” Even if I didn’t turn back, I could tell it was Kevin's voice. At this moment, I didn't want to deal with him. “Wait, Ella! I need your help.” My steps hesitated for a moment, and he caught up with me. Kevin's tall and sturdy figure stood in front of me, heaving for bre
Ella's POVThree days later, I continued living my ordinary life, taking care of the plants in the laboratory. Nobody mentioned the incident of Alpha Kevin's subordinates being poisoned with Bloodroot. What was unusual, however, was that my mother became increasingly busy, and she didn’t even return home for these two days.I found it strange and decided to go to the Alpha's office camp to look for her, bringing some supplements and clothes for her.“Ella, outsiders are not allowed here.” The guard stopped me.Why is it suddenly restricted? I used to have access when I came before.I gestured with sign language; I knew this guard. When I was younger, Kevin often let me come and go freely. Since my mother is the Alpha's Beta, the guards usually didn’t stop me."Sorry, the Alpha has given orders that nobody can enter without his permission."Okay.I nodded, not wanting to cause trouble. So I left the main gate of the camp, turned left, and stopped at a big tree, moving my package to my
Ella‘s POVGo to hell and calm down!I really want to punch that arrogant Alpha Kevin in the face. How can someone change so drastically in just a few days? I must have lost my mind to like such an arrogant playboy!On the way home, I cursed Kevin repeatedly.In my room, I threw all the gifts Kevin gave me into a cardboard box and tossed it into the garbage area outside the door, just like my feelings for him. After dealing with that, I fell into a deep sleep.Three days later, Ariana came back, her armor worn out and her face looking weary, which made me very concerned.Mom, why did it take you so long to come back? I was worried about you.I gestured in sign language."I'm sorry, sweetheart, how have you been these days?" My mom hugged me.Not good at all. Why didn't you inform me earlier before going on a mission far away? Did something happen with the Blood Moon Clan?I looked at my mother with some reproach.She showed some concern, as if contemplating something. "Ella, don't wor
5 years later Kevin’s POV I awoke from a dream, opened my eyes, turned over, and found a naked unfamiliar female wolf beside me. I furrowed my brow, sat up; yesterday's drinking had left my head slightly dizzy. "Good morning, Alpha Kevin." The female wolf lay half-propped, caressing my neck seductively. "Alpha, you were wild yesterday. I'm all weak and wet now, can hardly stand." "Now, leave." She looked briefly surprised, then nervously licked my ear. "Alpha Kevin, fuck me again." "Don't make me say it a second time." I growled lowly, fed up with the strong perfume scent, pushing her away. She trembled, grabbed a random shirt, and hurriedly fled. I stared at the closed door, my eyes filled with gloom. Beta Liam's taste in women was truly lacking. I dialed Liam's phone. "Liam, come to my room now." Before he could answer, I stood naked and walked into the bathroom. 15 minutes later, I emerged from the bathroom. Beta Liam stood by the bed, staring at the torn clothes scatter
Anna’s POV Blue River Clan “Anna, why are you coming back so late? Where have you been these days? The number of patients in the tribe has increased, and my back almost broke from the workload. You've been nowhere to be seen, and I almost had Alpha Oscar send someone to look for you.” A woman around 70 years old, with white hair and a bulky figure, leaned on a cane in her left hand and held a jar of liquor in her right, standing at the clinic's entrance, drinking and babbling. Sorry, Camila, I got too engrossed in picking herbs on the mountain and got lost in the forest. I expressed my apology through sign language, then grabbed Camila's alcohol. "Hmph, I knew you'd get lost in the herb picking, stuck in the forest. Wait, Anna, don't touch my alcohol!" Camila glared at me grumpily. You're getting old, drinking is bad for your health. I continued signing, but Camila didn't take it seriously. “One lives only once, so one must enjoy life. I'm almost heading to the grave anyway, d
Anna’s POV"I heard that Willow's cousin Lisa was subjected to a caning and was expelled from the Blue Moon Pack.""Wow, why? Lisa has always had a close relationship with Mrs. Willow. How could Mrs. Willow let her face such a severe punishment?""Keep it down, Lisa committed a serious crime. She poisoned Luna Willow and tried to sow discord between Alpha Oscar's two wives…"I rolled up my sleeves by the river, focusing on washing clothes, ignoring the whispers. After finishing, I left the river and carried a bamboo basket into the forest to collect herbs.To be honest, I'm not a very social wolf. Ever since my mother died, it's as if I lost the ability to form connections with others. I prefer communicating with herbs and finding the true masterminds behind my mother's murder—the leaders of those Rogues."Hey, mute Omega, off to the woods alone again."A familiar man's teasing voice echoed in the tranquil mountains. I furrowed my brow and continued deeper into the woods. Yet, the mal
Kevin’s POV "Alpha Kevin, I can divine information about your mate for you. But as you know, our witches never engage in losing deals. What can you offer me?" The redhead witch stood before a huge crystal ball, adjusted her glasses, and kindly smiled. "What do you desire?" "Your lifespan, ten years of your life." "Deal," I said without hesitation. "Wait, Alpha, perhaps we have other ways to find Ella. But trading ten years of your life is too heavy a price," Beta Liam urgently interrupted. "Werewolves live for 200 years, a mere ten years, I don't mind." "But, Alpha, you are our leader, your status is noble. How can we ascertain if the information this witch provides is accurate? What if she deceives us, and your ten years of life are wasted?" "Wolf, what are you saying? Our red witches' divination is renowned in the supernatural realm. If you doubt me, leave now." The witch's expression turned severe as she closed her magic book. "Jennie, escort our guest out!" "Understood."