After a while, I cleaned my face and came back to continue my work. Mia was still talking to others about me. I felt my heart sink as Mia's words echoed in my ears.
The other employees started laughing and whispering among themselves. I tried my best to ignore them and focus on my work, but it was difficult with the constant chatter around me.I couldn't understand why they were treating me this way. Was it just because I was a rejected mate? Did they really think that I deserved to be treated with such disrespect?I took a deep breath and tried to shake off the negativity. I reminded myself that I was here to work and not to get caught up in office politics.But things only got worse from there. Mia walked up to me and started mocking me, telling me how pathetic I was for being banished from my own pack. I felt a lump forming in my throat as her words cut deep.Jessica, who is also an employee, joined in and started making jokes about me being a lone wolf with no pack. The other employees laughed along with her and Mia, and I felt like I was trapped in a nightmare.I couldn't take it anymore. I grabbed my bag and headed towards the door. As I was leaving, I heard Jessica yell out, "Don't come back!" Her words stung like a slap in the face, and I ran out of the office in tears.I couldn't believe how cruel people could be. I was just trying to make a living, and instead, I was being treated like a pariah. I knew I had to find a way to stand up for myself, but I didn't know how. For now, all I could do was cry and hope that tomorrow would be a better day, cried throughout the night.As I remember, all the love Alpha Blake and I shared in the past. He was so caring towards me and makes me feels what real love is, but I don't know why he later rejected me.The day of my rejection keeps ringing in my head till I fall asleep.The next day, I was reluctant to go to work, but I still went, after telling myself not to give up. I met Derick at the entrance of the company. He stopped me and asked, why I came here today because he thought I wouldn't be coming back again."If you still want to continue working here, then I will demote you to the position of cleaner." Derick said to me without sympathy.I looked at Derick with shock and disbelief. Was he really serious about demoting me to a cleaner? I couldn't believe it. I had worked hard to get where I was and now he wanted to take it all away from me."Why are you doing this to me, Sir Derick?" I asked, my voice trembling with emotion.Derick looked at me with a cold expression. "It's simple, Sophia. You are a rejected mate who has been banished from your pack. You have no status, no power, and no place in the werewolf community. I cannot have someone like you working in a position of authority in my company."I felt a lump in my throat as I listened to his words. He was right, of course. As a rejected mate, I had no place in the werewolf community. But that didn't mean I deserved to be treated like this."I understand your point of view, Derick," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "But please don't do this to me. I need this job, and I've worked hard to earn my position here."Derick shrugged. "I'm sorry, Sophia. But my decision is final. You can either accept the demotion or leave the company."I stood there for a moment, feeling hopeless and defeated. I didn't want to leave the company, but I couldn't bear the thought of being demoted to cleaner. It was a huge step down from where I was.Finally, I nodded my head. "I'll take the demotion," I said quietly.Derick gave me a curt nod before turning and walking away. I watched him go, feeling a sense of emptiness inside. How did my life come to this? From being a favourite daughter of my father to a rejected mate who had been banished from her pack and demoted to a cleaner in a company.I never wanted, or planned for this type of life. Everything seems miserable to me, because life is not treating me well. I just want to live like a normal werewolf with her mate by her side.But I wasn't going to give up. I was determined to prove to Derick and everyone else that I was capable of more than just cleaning. I would work hard and climb my way back up to the top. It wouldn't be easy, but I was ready for the challenge.I looked at my seat and saw that someone else was sitting there. The person smiled at me as a mockery. I shook my head and tried to find my way to where the company cleaners put their bags, and change into their uniform, before Mia intentionally spilled coffee on the floor.And she asked me to come and clean it up instantly, since that is my job. "What are you standing there waiting for? Come and clean this up, maid!" Mia laugh, hissed and walked away. As I cleaned up the spilled coffee, I couldn't help but feel humiliated by Mia's actions. It seemed like she was intentionally trying to make my life miserable at work.But despite all of that, I knew I had to keep going. I couldn't let her get to me. So I finished cleaning up the mess and continued with my work.As the day went on, Mia continued to make snide remarks and give me extra work to do. It was exhausting, but I tried my best to stay focused and keep my head down.Eventually, the workday came to an end and I was relieved to finally be able to leave. But as I was leaving, Mia stopped me and said, "Don't even think about quitting. You're lucky to even have this job, considering your situation, as a rejected mate! Ha, ha ha...."I didn't know how to respond, so I just nodded and walked away. But her words lingered in my mind as I made my way home.~Derick Mondragon pov~ I was sitting at my desk, going over some paperwork, when my phone rang. I picked it up, not expecting anything out of the ordinary."Hello?" I answered."It's Lucas," a voice on the other end said, urgent and tense. "We're under attack."My heart dropped. Lucas was my second-in-command, and if he was calling me with news like this, it is serious. "Who's attacking us?" I asked."The Night Walkers," Lucas said, and I could hear the anger in his voice. "You know they've been our biggest rivals for years. They caught us off guard, but we managed to fight them off, we need you here right now."I stood up from my desk, adrenaline pumping through my veins. "I'm on my way," I said, and hung up the phone.I dropped by Mia's desk, my closest confidant, and asked her to follow me right now because the pack house is under attack. "Let's go," I said, and we rushed out of the building.As we drove to the pack's house, my mind was racing. The Night Walkers were known for thei
~Sophia~"Tell me, did night walk pack sent you here rejected mate?" Derick asked, and stared at me with a stern look on his face, as if trying to find any hint of a lie in my eyes. I shifted uncomfortably under his gaze, feeling like a criminal being interrogated. Mia stood behind him, a smug look on her face, clearly enjoying my discomfort."I don't know what you're talking about, Derick," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I wasn't sent here by anyone to spy on the company."Derick didn't look convinced. "Then why are you working for your biggest rival pack?" he asked. "Why did you choose to come here, of all places?"I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "I came here because I needed a job, and this was the only one I could find. I didn't know I was coming to work in a company owned by my pack enemy."Derick narrowed his eyes at me, as if weighing my words. "And why should I believe you?" he asked.I felt a knot forming in my stomach. How could I prove to him that
~Sophia~The next day, I woke up early, got dressed and prepared myself for work. As I locked my door and started walking towards the exist, I suddenly caught a familiar scent. It was the scent of a werewolf, and it was coming from the room next to mine.My heart started pounding as I realized who it might be. It couldn't be...could it? I knocked on the door with a sense of dread, and someone opened the door.It was my stepsister, Leah, stood there looking at me with a cold expression. "What do you want?" she asked, clearly not pleased to see me."What are you doing here?" I demanded, my anger started rising. "This is my place." Leah said and rolled her eyeballs. "Meaning, I live here now," she added, crossing her arms. "Do you have a problem with that?"I felt my jaw drop as I struggled to contain my emotions. This was the last thing I expected. "Why would you move here?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly."It's none of your business," Leah spat back, before slamming the door shut
~Derick Mondragon~I felt my anger boiling up as Mia started to yell at me, accusing me of not taking action against Alpha Blake. "Mia, calm down," I said, trying to keep my voice level.But she continued to shout, and I felt a surge of frustration. Mia refused to be quiet as she continue that, "Why did you let him go? He came here to attack us, and you just let him leave! We had the chance to get rid of him!"I felt my control slipping as she continued to yell at me. "Stop yelling at me, Mia! I'm still the Alpha here, and I deserve some respect!"Mia stopped yelling and looked at me. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice softening. "I just...I don't understand why you didn't fight him. We can't let the Night Walkers get away with this.""I know, and I won't let them get away with it," I said, my voice firm. "But we need to be smart about it. We can't just attack without a plan. We need to gather information and find out what their next move is."Mia nodded, her expression serious. "You're
~ Sophia Pov~ I walked towards my room, feeling a sense of relief wash over me as I finally made it home after a long day at work, and the humiliation from Derick. But as I approached my door, I saw Leah standing at the entrance of my room, looking absolutely furious. Her werewolf fang fingers were popping out, and I could tell that she was on the brink of losing control."Leah, what is the meaning of this?" I asked cautiously, not wanting to provoke her further."I heard that you met with my husband, Alpha Blake, today," Leah said through gritted teeth.I was taken aback, then smile. But how did Leah know that I met with Blake today, besides it wasn't intentional. I don't even know why Blake show up at my working place, and there was never a romantic or inappropriate about our meeting."I did meet with Blake but, it was nothing like whatever you're thinking Leah," I said, trying to keep my tone even. "I don't believe that lie, Sophia! You still want him don't you?" Leah expression
~Sophia~I was mopping the floor the next day at the company, as my mind kept drifting back to the mysterious bouquet of black roses that had appeared on my doorstep last night. I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled over me since then.Just then, Mia and Jessica walked into the company, laughing and joking with each other. Mia had a piece of black rose in her hand, and my heart sank immediately I noticed. It was clear that she was the one who had sent me those flowers.I felt a mix of relief and anger wash over me. On one hand, it was good to know that the Black Bird Wolves weren't after me. But on the other hand, I couldn't believe that Mia would play such a cruel trick on me. I quickly finished up my work and headed to the restroom to talk to Miranda.When I told her what I saw, Miranda was shocked just as I am. "Why would Mia do something like that?" she asked."I don't know," I said, feeling frustrated. "But I know for sure that she was the one who sent it. She ha
~Sophia~Mia walked up to me, where I was standing and say. "No matter the position you occupied, you can never have value! Because you're rejected mate with no pack." She smirk and left.I felt a pang of hurt and anger as Mia's words sunk in. I knew that as a rejected mate, I was considered lower in status among the werewolves, but that didn't mean I had no value. I had worked hard to earn my position in the company and prove myself as a capable employee, and I refused to let anyone diminish my accomplishments.I took a deep breath and tried to shake off Mia's words. I reminded myself that I had Derick's support now and that was all that mattered. I was determined to make the most of my promotion and show the company what I was capable of.However, deep down, I knew that Mia's words would linger in my mind and affect me in some way. I couldn't help but feel a sense of insecurity and doubt about my place in the company. But I decided to push those feelings aside and focus on my new rol
~Eight years earlier~It was a warm summer evening, and Emilia was eagerly awaiting her 18th birthday. In her pack, every wolf's 18th birthday was a special occasion because it was the day they would finally turn into a wolf. Emilia had been looking forward to this day for years, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst day of her life.When it was time for Emilia's transformation, she tried with all her might, but nothing happened. She couldn't turn into a wolf like everyone else in her pack. Her mate, who was also her childhood friend, took one look at her and walked away. Emilia knew what that meant – she had been rejected.The Alpha of her pack was furious. In their pack, turning into a wolf on your 18th birthday was a tradition, and Emilia had broken it. According to the pack's rules, anyone who was rejected had to be banished. Emilia's family and friends were powerless to help her. They couldn't go against the Alpha's decision.Emilia was devastated. She had been banished