Jane Last month, my mom sewed a simple sundress and folded it neatly for me. It felt silky and had the prettiest colors, but I didn’t put it on until today because today is a special day. The dress envelops me like a gentle breeze, accentuating every curve. I wonder how my mom got my length right. When I twirl in my room, the hem of the dress seems to twirl as well, and my auburn hair, styled in an orderly ponytail, joins in with a little dance. Even the sandals I’m wearing are new; my mom just bought me a pair from the local market. My lips curl into a smile, satisfied with how pretty I look. But there’s a knot in my stomach, fastened by my nervousness. Today is the happiest day of my life, the day I get to meet my fated mate, yet my anxiety is getting the best of me. Our pack is celebrating today, and alphas from different packs have been invited to the event. It is a mating ball where unmated werewolf Alphas get the chance to meet their mates, and this happens once a year. It
Rejected MateJane.“What is your name?” He asks me, stalking me. I take quick, fearful steps backwards. I can feel my heart racing and my throat constricting. I open my mouth, but no words come out. I shiver in fear.To begin with, he is incredibly tall, and I’ve never felt so lacking in height. Secondly, there is this tense aura around him that seems to be sucking the air out of me.And more than all that, I have this weird feeling about him being so close to me. Is this a mate thing, or is it all in my head? His eyes are boring holes in my body, and his eyebrow quirks when I don’t give him a reply.“I just asked you a question,” he says indifferently.“My name is Jane Biller,” I answer, taking another step backward, but I almost bump into a waitress.“Watch out!" he hisses, pulling me away by my hand. Once again, I feel that strange electric sensation.I look up at him, my heart pounding. His eyes are intense, and I can feel the electricity radiating off of him. I gasp and jerk my h
Alpha Richard Brown’s stance“You’re the cause of all this shit, Ray. You’re the one who forced me to be here!” I seethe, venting on my Beta and best friend, Raymond. I’m back at our table, away from all the drama.“How is this my fault? All I did was accept the invitation to be here,” he responds. “I didn’t set her up as your mate.”“The moon goddess was certainly behind herself when she did this pair up. Did you get a good look at the girl?”“I did.”“And would it make any sense that a weak, useless, and disgusting girl like her would be my mate? My ride or die?”“Uh, I don’t know, man. I can’t say the moon goddess made a mistake. That would be blasphemy,” Raymond winces. “However, she has the body and what it takes to be your Luna.”“Blasphemy or not, I don’t care. The moon goddess pulled a fast one on me tonight, and I’m calling her out for it. Pairing me up with a girl like that is madness,” I say. “I rule a fucking empire, man. What help will she give as my Luna when she can’t ev
Broken bond.Jane.Rejecting me was not enough for my so-called mate; he went as far as humiliating my mother and me. What kind of mate is that? Why does it have to be him among everyone else at the party?I never said I wanted a dominating alpha as my mate. A beta would have been enough for me, or even a gamma or an omega. I don’t care. All I ask for is a mate who will love me. But I got hell instead, and now it’s burning up my heart into flames.I wish I had a wolf and was stronger than him; then I wouldn’t feel as weak as I do right now, nor would I lock myself inside my room, too afraid to step outside. I’m emotionally drained, and I have lost my will to live. After what happened tonight, I’m too ashamed of myself right now to face anyone. All I want to do is cry myself to sleep. I hear a knock on my door.“Jane, please open this door,” my mother calls from outside my room. She’s been knocking since we returned, but I just can’t bring myself to open it. “Jane, please open this damn
Jane.The next day, Mother calls her sister Karen to tell her about me and my situation. I pray she accepts me to come live with her.“How is it, mother?" I ask eagerly.“She accepts,” she smiles. I can tell she isn’t happy. “I’m sorry, mother.”She pulls me into a hug. We are both silent as she caresses my hair. “You don’t have to say sorry. They bully you. It’s time to leave this horrible park.”“Thank you, mother.”“I will be right back, darling.” I’m packing my bag when my mother walks into my room.“Hi, baby, are you done packing your bags?” She asks, perching her butt on my bed.“Almost, Mother,” I reply.“I hope you’re not forgetting anything.”“No, mother. I’m not.” I finish stuffing my briefcase and zip-tie it up.“Ready?” She beams at me.“Yes, Mother. Everything is set. I am ready to leave this pack. I can’t wait to leave and start a new life somewhere else,” I tell her.“Good. I have mind-linked your aunt, my sister, about your arrival, and she is already anticipating meeti
Hitting the club. Jane’s stance. “Jane, let’s go to the mall and then hit the club,” she suggests. “I don’t want you to feel down after sharing your story about your mate.” “I don’t feel like going, Amira.” “No, you need to cheer up, darling,” she says. “Come on. Let hit the mall.” “Sure, I’m up for it,” I reply. “Let’s go.” We get ready, and she drives us to the mall. Ella tags along. Ella is Amira’s friend who later becomes my friend. She is the Beta’s daughter in the pack. “I want that sexy dress,” Ella exclaims, pointing to a short, hot dress. “I need to try this on. Can you bring it down?” She asks the shop attendant to check if it’s available in her size. “Yes, ma’am,” the shop attendant replies, bringing down the gown. Ella takes it from her and rushes into the dressing room. “Wow, you look amazing.” I gasp in admiration when she steps out of the dressing room. I wouldn’t look that beautiful even if I had the dress on. “Really?” she gushes. “Do I look smoking hot in i
Meeting her again.Alpha Richard Brown’s Point of ViewEver since I met that useless mate of mine, she has never once left my mind. I can’t say I like that she affects me. I hate her more for not being able to accept the rejection.Why is the moon goddess so wicked to me? Why was she my fated mate? I hate everything about her. I need her to accept my rejection, or I will be stuck with her forever. I won’t be able to mark or mate with another strong she-wolf worthy of being my Luna.I need a strong she-wolf who will rule beside me. I never listened to my nagging wolf, Parker, when he argued with me to accept that girl as our mate. He likes her already, and I find that even more pathetic.‘We both know that without me, you are nothing,’ Parker says through the mind link. ‘You know, I am the reason everyone fears you. I am strong already. I can protect our mate.’‘Parker, can you protect her forever?’ I ask. ‘Can you always protect her from my enemies worldwide?’‘I don’t care. I want her
JaneI’m shocked when I meet my rejected mate on the dance floor. Do I look attractive to him now? Does he want me now? If yes, I’ll make him beg me before I can accept him back.“What the fuck are you doing here?" he roars when he realizes the girl he’s about to hit on is his rejected mate. His gaze disappoints me, shattering my hope once again. I choose to ignore his presence, not acknowledge him. He’s not my Alpha. But this doesn’t sit well with him, a proud Alpha who is used to being acknowledged.He roars and begins dragging me to a place only the goddess knows.“Let go of me!” I yell, but he doesn’t listen to me. When we reach a silent place, he opens the door, pushes me inside, and slams it shut.“Now, tell me, why are you here dressed like this?" He demands, his eyes red with anger. I’m taken aback by his sudden outburst. Didn’t he reject me for being weak? He roars, releasing his alpha aura, as if trying to intimidate me. But his alpha aura has never had any effect on me.Who