The Rejected Luna

Today was the day. The day Zane, the heir, would be crowned Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack, following his father's passing. It was also the day he would likely find his mate. A shiver ran down Maya's spine, a mix of fear and resignation. Maya was a weak omega, the most looked down upon in the pack. As the beta's daughter, she carried a double burden: the shame of her low status and the pressure to uphold her family's honor. She always avoided gatherings, preferring the solitude of the forest to the judging eyes of the pack members. But today was different. Everyone was required to be present. The coronation was a sacred event, a display of unity and strength. There was no escaping it. "Maya, make sure you attend the ceremony, and don't disgrace us," her father instructed, his voice stern and devoid of warmth. He didn't meet her gaze as he spoke, preoccupied with his duties. Maya nodded silently, her heart sinking. How could she not disgrace them? She was an omega, weak and insignif

They were scars on different parts of Maya’s body, wide and narrow scars, some were fresh, and some had dried up. “Who did this to you, Maya?” The healer asked her in a trembling voice. “If I am to tell you, will it make a difference?” Maya fired with bitterness in her voice. “I’m sorry, Maya… I’m so sorry for all you might have gone through in the hands of the pack” the healer said. “I’m used to it, so it doesn’t matter” Maya replied her voice laced with indifference. The healer kept quiet on sensing that Maya wasn't ready to talk about it. She wrapped up Maya’s wound and gave her herbs to make her sleep. As Maya placed the cup to her lips, she had a flashback. One morning, she was in the backyard humming softly while washing the heap of clothes Zara had assigned her to wash. Her stomach rumbled but she dared not move an inch till she was done with the clothes. She was still engrossed in washing the clothes when a high-pitched voice called out. “Maya!! Where th

Maya and the guard assigned to accompany her walked in silence, each lost in their thoughts. The guard kept stealing glances at Maya at intervals. “Erm, Maya?” He called, hesitantly. Maya turned to look at him, raising a brow. “I’m sorry, for how I’ve always treated you in this pack,” he said, his eyes troubled.“No, it’s fine. I bear no grudges I mean you’re not the only one it’s a general thing.” she shrugged.“I know, Maya. I’m sorry for everything that has happened, including yesterday's events. I pray the Moon Goddess grants you another mate,” he added, his voice laced with something Maya couldn't decipher.The mention of her rejection stung her heart. She held her chest, clutching the guard's hand for support to balance her faltering steps, while Lana whimpered in her head. “Maya, are you okay?” He asked concern etched on his face.“I’m fine; you can go back now. I can find my way home myself.” Maya replied.“Did I say something wrong?” he asked, confused .“Just go,” she

Maya lay on the bed, her face streaked with tears, lost in thought. It was bad enough that her father favored Zara. But wanting her to marry the oldest man in the pack? "This is the height of it," she mumbled, a sob escaping her lips.“Over my dead body will I marry him,” she whispered, her voice trembling with disgust. “I would rather run wild into the forest and be torn apart by rogues than chain myself to that old man.” The thought of his wrinkled hands on her skin made her shudder.Alpha Kane had promised to return, so why wasn't he here yet? Or did he despise her too? "They all hate me, after all," she said as a fresh wave of tears flooded her face, her heart stinging, making her breath hitch. Her mind replayed the scene from earlier that day.Her father had walked away without sparing her a glance, the stony expression she knew meant his decision was final.”"Who is he selling me to?" she had asked her mother, her voice barely above a whisper.“No one is selling you, sweetie,” h

Maya slipped into the house her thoughts were a mess in her head. The encounter with Azimuth left her shaken. Then the sudden appearance of Zara in the forest and what is she doing there? Is Zara in some kind of connection with the rogue? Is she a spy? “No, she can’t be she’s so in love with the Alpha” Maya whispered clutching her chest. **** Morning came quicker than Maya had expected, today is the long-awaited day, the day her sister Zara would be crowned Luna of the bloodmoon Pack, the day Maya dreaded but the day Zara anticipated. The pack house was awake before dawn. Wolves bustled about with fabrics flowers, and trays of food. Excitement hung in the air, laughter rang from every corner children were running about joyfully. Everyone wore smiles except Maya whose heart was heavy. Today her father is selling her off in the name of marriage, the mere thought of it made her skin crawl. She wishes for a miracle to happen but it seems even the Goddess has signed this marri