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Chapter 2
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2025-02-06 03:17:55Amber
“Amber, get in the bathroom. Now.” Rayne hissed, his voice barely above a whisper, his tone sharp and commanding.
“What?” I whispered back, frozen in place as panic surged through me. Reed’s knocking on the door grew louder, more insistent.
Rayne cursed under his breath and grabbed my arm, practically shoving me toward the bathroom. “Just go. Now!”
I stumbled into the small, dimly lit bathroom, clutching the edge of the sink to keep myself upright. The door clicked shut behind me, and I heard the muffled sound of Rayne throwing on his clothes as Reed’s voice carried through the door.
“Rayne? Open up! What the hell are you doing in there?”
“Give me a second,” Rayne called back, his tone strained but even.
My heart raced as I leaned against the wall, every muscle in my body tense. My hands trembled, and I pressed them against my stomach, trying to will myself to calm down.
The door creaked open, and I held my breath as Rayne finally let Reed in.
“Finally,” Reed said, his voice muffled through the bathroom door. “I’ve been knocking forever. What are you even doing in here? And where did you go last night? You practically disappeared on me.”
“I needed a moment,” Rayne said smoothly, his tone calm but firm. “The guys pulled me away for drinks and after the party last night, my head’s been killing me. This was the only quiet spot I could find this morning.”
Reed let out a soft laugh, tinged with concern. “Yeah, Brittany’s parties are chaos. I swear someone spiked the punch. My head’s pounding like crazy.”
I pressed my ear closer to the door, holding my breath as their conversation continued. Relief washed over me when Reed didn’t push Rayne any further.
Thank the goddess Betas can’t smell pheromones, I thought. Reed couldn’t sense my scent clinging to Rayne or the bond between us. If he’d been an Alpha, the entire room would’ve reeked of me and Rayne, and no excuse in the world could’ve saved us.
“You’re looking a little pale,” Rayne said softly, his voice taking on a warm, affectionate tone. “Let me drive you home. You need to rest.”
Reed chuckled, the sound light but laced with teasing. “Rest? Babe, I don’t need rest. You know what I need?”
My breath hitched as I slowly and methodically cracked the bathroom door open just slightly, ensuring not to make a sound. Through the crack, I could see Reed step closer to Rayne, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
He wrapped his arms around Rayne’s neck, pulling their bodies flush together. “I need you,” Reed whispered, his voice dipping low and suggestive. “You always know how to make me feel better. Just give me what I need, and I promise I’ll feel good as new.”
There was no mistaking the meaning in his words, the way his hands trailed up Rayne’s back and his lips hovered near Rayne’s ear. He wanted sex, and he wasn’t being subtle about it.
A low growl rumbled in my chest before I could stop it, and I clamped my hand over my mouth in horror. My wolf snarled possessively, her voice echoing in my mind. Mine. He’s ours. Get him away from him. Now.
I bit down hard on my lip, forcing my wolf back into submission. Not now. Not like this.
Rayne placed his hands gently on Reed’s waist, his touch gentle but firm as he leaned back just slightly. “Reed,” he said softly, his voice steady and full of warmth, “you know I’d do anything for you. But right now, you need to take care of yourself. Let me take you home, make sure you eat something, and I’ll give you the hangover meds myself.”
Reed pouted, leaning into Rayne’s touch. “You’re too good to me, you know that? What did I do to deserve such a sweet boyfriend?”
Rayne didn’t reply, but I saw the flicker of guilt in his eyes before he quickly masked it with a soft smile.
Reed smiled up at Rayne, his brown eyes filled with love and adoration. Then he pulled Rayne down into a kiss, and my stomach twisted painfully.
It wasn’t a simple kiss. It was intense, consuming, and so full of passion it was unbearable to watch. Reed’s hands threaded through Rayne’s blonde hair, tugging him closer as their mouths moved together in perfect sync. The kiss was hungry, demanding, and filled with an intimacy that spoke of years of love and trust.
Rayne’s hands slid down to Reed’s waist, pulling him flush against his body. His fingers gripped Reed’s hips tightly as if he couldn’t bear to let go. Their kiss deepened, and a soft, breathy sound escaped Reed’s lips as Rayne tilted his head, angling for more.
It was raw and unfiltered, a display of a love so deep that it felt like a physical blow. My chest ached as I watched, tears welling in my eyes until they blurred my vision.
Before, I wouldn’t have cared. But now, with the bond tying me to Rayne, the sight of him showing this kind of affection to someone else felt like my heart was being ripped apart piece by piece.
The tears spilled over, hot and silent as they rolled down my cheeks. I pressed a hand to the mark on my neck, its pulsing thrum mocking me.
When they finally pulled away, Reed rested his forehead against Rayne’s and smiled softly. “I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”
Rayne’s smile was faint, his jaw tight, but he nodded. “Come on. Let’s get you home.”
Reed let Rayne guide him out of the room, and the door clicked shut behind them.
I stayed frozen in place for a long moment, my legs refusing to move. Finally, I stepped out of the bathroom, my knees buckling as I crumpled to the floor.
The tears came harder now, sobs shaking my chest as I pressed my hands to my face. My life had never been easy, but I had never expected it to get this complicated.
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Amber For as long as I could remember, my life had been a series of struggles and disappointments. Being an Omega wasn’t just a curse—it was a brand, a mark that said I was worthless from the moment I was born.My mother died giving birth to me, and my father made sure I never forgot it. To him, I was the reason she was gone, the reason his life fell apart. He didn’t call me his daughter; he called me a murderer, a killer who had stolen the woman he loved. My earliest memories were filled with his cold, unforgiving eyes and the sharp bite of his words.It wasn’t enough for him to hate me—my brothers followed his lead, treating me as though I didn’t exist or, worse, as though I was something to be ashamed of. They were Alpha warriors, strong and respected in the Pack, everything I wasn’t. To them, I was weak, a constant reminder of our family’s disgrace.For years, I tried to earn their love. I thought if I worked hard enough, stayed out of their way, or did everything perfectly, they
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AmberThe walk back to the shelter was a blur, my mind spiraling in endless loops around the bond thrumming at the base of my neck. Rayne's mark felt like a brand, burning against my skin, a constant reminder that he was mine—and worse, that I was his.I didn’t want to think about him. I didn’t want to picture him with Reed, his hands on him, his lips pressing against his—no, I couldn’t go there. I refused to go there.Once I got to my room, I locked the door behind me, grabbed a towel, and headed straight for the bathroom. The water in the tiny stall ran cold—it always did—but I didn’t care. I scrubbed myself furiously, scrubbing until my skin turned red, desperate to wash away the scent of Rayne that still clung to me.But no matter how hard I scrubbed, it wasn’t enough. The bond wouldn’t let me forget. It was a cruel tether, making me hyper-aware of every beat of his heart, every breath he took, as if he were right there with me. It was sweet, torturous intimacy, and I hated how mu
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AmberIt had been two weeks since that night—since Rayne had marked me, since our worlds had collided in the most painful and disastrous way imaginable.Two weeks since I had seen or heard from him.I told myself, at first, that he needed time. Anyone would. How could Rayne possibly come to terms with a mate bond, the betrayal it represented to Reed, and the weight of everything else all at once? But as the days stretched on in agonizing silence, the emptiness of his absence became unbearable.The bond wouldn’t let me forget him.It wasn’t just a mark. A mate bond was far more than a symbol of ownership or a claim. It was a tether—an indestructible, unyielding tie that linked our souls. Through it, I should have been able to sense his emotions, feel his heartbeat echoing alongside mine, and even hear his voice in my mind if either of us willed it. The bond should have let us soothe each other, even from afar, a connection so deep and intimate it defied explanation.But Rayne had slamm
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RayneReed’s room was dark, lit only by the faint glow of his bedside lamp. The bed smelled like him—warm, familiar, safe. His head rested on my chest, his long, luscious hair spilling over my bare skin like silk. One of his arms was draped over me, holding me close as if I might disappear if he let go.“You know, Amber’s been acting so weird lately,” Reed said suddenly, his voice cutting through the silence.I hummed absently in response, running my fingers through his hair. The motion was automatic, a routine I’d done a hundred times before, but my mind was far away.“She didn’t even wait for me after school today,” he continued, his tone laced with curiosity. “She’s been distant, like she’s trying to avoid me or something. Don’t you think that’s strange?”Another hum. My hand moved through his hair again, but I wasn’t really listening. My thoughts were consumed by something else—someone else.Amber.It had been two weeks since that night. Two weeks since I’d marked her, since I’d l
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RayneReed’s warm hands trailed down my chest, his fingers nimble as they worked at my belt. My breath hitched as he unbuckled it, pulling it free before undoing my zipper. He looked up at me, his coffee-brown eyes gleaming with playful affection, the kind of look I’d come to know so well.“Just relax, babe,” he murmured, his voice low and soft. “Let me take care of you.”I nodded slowly, though the knot in my stomach didn’t loosen. When Reed wrapped his hand around me, stroking me with practiced ease, a shaky sigh escaped my lips. I leaned back against the headboard, closing my eyes and letting the warmth of his touch wash over me.This was Reed. My Reed. The person I loved most in the world.I should have been content, but my mind wouldn’t stop spinning. As his lips replaced his hand, enveloping me in heat, I felt a pang of guilt twist in my chest.I loved Reed. I loved him.Didn’t I?The memory of my mark on Amber's neck, of the bond thrumming faintly in the back of my mind, made m
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AmberThe night was endless. Every time I closed my eyes, the darkness stretched on, filled with the weight of my thoughts and the ache in my chest. I stared at the cracked ceiling of my room, the faint moonlight filtering through the broken blinds casting shadows on the walls. Tears slid silently down my cheeks as I lay there, clutching my stomach.I didn’t sleep. How could I? The anxiety clawed at me, every thought spiraling back to the same terrifying conclusion. I had to tell Rayne.For the past two weeks, I’d been drowning in fear and uncertainty, trying to pretend like everything was normal. But it wasn’t normal. My body was changing, and I couldn’t keep it a secret much longer. The other Omegas at the shelter had already started whispering about my constant use of scent patches. They weren’t stupid. Sooner or later, someone would notice the difference in my scent, the subtle shift brought on by the life growing inside me.And then what?Rayne had to know. I had no idea how he’d
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AmberThe passenger door opened with a quiet click, an unspoken command. I climbed in, my body trembling as his scent washed over me, rich and heady. It worked instantly, calming my frayed nerves, but I hated that I needed it.Rayne didn’t say a word as the gates opened and he drove into the mansion grounds. The silence was suffocating, heavy with unspoken tension.When we parked, he got out without a glance, circling the car and yanking the door open for me. His hand grabbed mine, firm and unyielding, and he pulled me out of the car with enough force to make me stumble.“Rayne, I need to—”“Not here,” he snapped, his voice cold and clipped.He practically dragged me inside, his grip on my wrist unrelenting as we climbed the stairs to his room. When we got there, he slammed the door shut behind us, the sound reverberating through the walls.Rayne stormed to his dresser with sharp, unrelenting movements, his shoulders stiff with tension. I watched as he yanked the drawer open, the soun
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AmberThree days.It had been three days since Rayne rejected me, and I felt like the world had ended.I’d barely left my room, only stepping out when I absolutely had to. The brief trips to the bathroom or the kitchen were excruciating—I avoided eye contact, ignored the curious glances, and hurried back before anyone could ask me anything. Even the thought of another Omega stopping me for a casual conversation made my chest tighten with anxiety.The tiny space in the shelter had become my prison, the walls closing in around me with every passing moment. I stared at the cracks in the ceiling, the chipped paint on the walls, and the worn floorboards, and I felt like I was suffocating. Everything was too much, but at the same time, nothing mattered anymore.Rayne’s cold, cutting words replayed in my head like a broken record. “I don’t want you, Amber. I never did.” The way he’d thrown money at me, like I was something to be bought off, made me feel smaller than I already was.Tears stre
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AmberI heard gasps. Felt every stare pierce through me.Robert didn’t wait.“And there you have it!” He announced triumphantly. “She admits it. Out of her own mouth. She denied a child her father. She let her grow up without the emotional support, the discipline, and the presence of a stable Alpha figure—because her pride was hurt. This wasn’t protection. It was punishment.”He stepped forward. “Miss Queen’s selfishness has already damaged this child. And now she wants the court to let her continue the damage unchecked? At what cost to Evalie’s development? Her future? Her identity?”I wanted to scream. To cry. To collapse and disappear.But Ichika squeezed my hand.I looked down. Her grip was firm. Unshakable. You’re not alone, it said.Robert sat back, oozing victory.Ina rose again.“Your Honor,” she said, her voice like flint, “I request permission to speak.”“Granted.”Ina faced the court like a queen facing her people.“Miss Queen had good reason to withhold Evalie’s identity f
The Rejected Omega: There Were Times I Wished You Were Dead Chapter 72
AmberThe courtroom wasn’t what I expected.It was colder. Quieter. A looming silence, only broken by the shuffle of papers and the creak of benches as people took their seats. High ceilings. Fluorescent lighting. A lone judge perched behind the bench, half-obscured by the mahogany podium before him.We took our place on the left side of the room—Ina, Evalie, and I. Ichika, Ken and Ian sat quietly behind us, their presence a fortress of calm I didn’t know I’d need until this moment.Across the aisle sat Rayne and Reed.Rayne looked like stone, his jaw locked tight and his hands folded, knuckles white. Reed, by contrast, looked like he belonged in a different kind of arena—like he was auditioning for an award instead of preparing for legal war. That smug little smirk never left his face.I focused on Evalie, who sat quietly beside me with a coloring book Ichika had brought along to keep her busy. Her small hands moved the crayon slowly across the page, completely unaware of the storm g
The Rejected Omega: There Were Times I Wished You Were Dead Chapter 71
AmberThe air felt heavier than usual this morning.I’d barely slept, caught between nerves and the ache behind my ribs that always came when Evalie clung to me in her sleep. Her tiny hand still rested over my stomach as I lay there for a moment longer, memorizing the shape of her breathing.Today, everything could change.I slipped out of bed carefully, tucking the blanket around her. Her blond curls splayed against the pillow, the same soft shade as Rayne’s. I pushed the thought away.The house was already buzzing. I could hear Ichika clinking something in the kitchen—probably forcing Ken to eat breakfast even though his stomach was just as twisted as mine.I went to the bathroom and stared at my reflection. I didn’t recognize the woman looking back. She looked…braver. Or maybe more resigned. I wasn’t sure which one I needed more.By the time I stepped back into the bedroom, Evalie was sitting up, rubbing her eyes.“Morning, pumpkin,” I said, keeping my voice light.Evalie blinked,
The Rejected Omega: There Were Times I Wished You Were Dead Chapter 70
AmberEvalie blinked up at me, visibly confused, the way kids often get when something doesn’t click right away. Her little brows scrunched, and I could almost see her mind turning the words over like puzzle pieces that didn’t quite fit—yet.I smiled gently and tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear.“You know how the other kids in your school have two parents?” I asked, voice soft, steady, though my heart pounded like a drum. “Well… that man from earlier—he’s your other parent. He’s your daddy.”She went very still.The silence that followed was thick. Not heavy exactly—just full. Like the air was holding its breath. I braced myself for her confusion, maybe even tears or questions I wasn’t ready to answer. My stomach clenched. I shouldn’t have waited so long. I should’ve told her sooner, eased her into it. But there was no going back now.Evalie’s lips parted slightly as she processed it… and then—without warning—her entire face lit up.“Really?” she whispered. “I have a daddy?”Be
The Rejected Omega: There Were Times I Wished You Were Dead Chapter 69
AmberIt was happening. No more delays. No more hiding.Tomorrow at 10 a.m., I’d walk into that courtroom and face Rayne for the first time in seven years—not as a broken Omega begging for mercy, but as Evalie’s mother fighting for the right to keep her child safe.The weight of it settled over me like a thick, scratchy blanket I couldn’t shake off. After Reed’s impromptu and unpleasant visit last week, the house had been blessedly quiet. No more knocks on the door. No more unwelcome Alpha energy polluting my space. Just peace—and tension so sharp it made my spine ache.Still, I had done what needed to be done. I’d contacted Ina like Ian suggested.From the moment she heard the details of my case, Ina had been all in. It didn’t take much convincing. The second I mentioned Rayne’s name and the pack he was from, she was intrigued. When I explained what I’d been through—the assault, the threats, the power imbalance, and Evalie being the child in question—Ina’s voice grew tight with purpo
The Rejected Omega: There Were Times I Wished You Were Dead Chapter 68
AmberReed’s face twisted with rage, eyes flashing like a cornered animal. I saw it— the mask crack. The real him bleeding through.“You slut,” he hissed, venom coating every syllable. “You fucking whore. You always were. Pretending to be some innocent little victim when you’ve been spreading your legs for whatever Alpha shows the slightest interest. Don’t act high and mighty with me.”I said nothing.“You think I don’t know how you got where you are?” He sneered, stepping closer. “You fucked your way through med school. Slept with the right people. Used that pathetic Omega allure of yours to get whatever you wanted. That’s what you do, isn’t it? It’s all you’re good for.”Still, I said nothing. But my hand was tightening on the doorframe so hard my nails were digging into the wood.He leaned forward, eyes dark. “You think this little war you’ve started is noble? That you’re some kind of martyr? You’re not. You’re just a selfish, bitter bitch who can’t handle the fact that she lost. R
The Rejected Omega: There Were Times I Wished You Were Dead Chapter 67
AmberI had just gotten off the phone with another lawyer Ichika had managed to reach out to. So far? Things weren’t looking good.They acknowledged I had a solid case—on paper. But in reality, not many lawyers were willing to go up against the literal Alpha of the Pack. Alpha Rayne Hunter. The man had too much influence, too much reach. “It would be bad for business,” one of them said. “Dangerous even.” Another admitted, “Our reputation could suffer long-term if we cross the wrong people.”Their voices blended together into a nauseating chorus of fear and cowardice. It stung. I knew this wouldn’t be easy, but the sheer number of rejections was exhausting. And the ones who did consider the case? They were even worse.There was one woman in particular—an Omega, like me. I’d thought that would make a difference. I’d thought she would understand. I don’t know what I expected—compassion, maybe? Solidarity? But what I got instead was gall.The nerve.She had the audacity to chastise me. To
The Rejected Omega: There Were Times I Wished You Were Dead Chapter 66
AmberI didn't want Evalie to grow up without me, to ever think for a second that she was unloved and unwanted. I knew exactly what that felt like— I had been abandoned by my own father and brothers—and I would never wish it on my worst enemy.I squeezed my eyes shut, a sob ripping from my chest.This couldn’t happen.I couldn’t let it happen.I almost gave in to the panic, to the devastation — but then a warm, steady presence unfurled inside me, strong and unyielding.Irma.My wolf growled low in my chest, fierce and protective, wrapping around me like an unbreakable shield.“No,” she whispered, her voice a steady thrum in my head. “We are Evalie’s mother. We raised her. We protected her. He cannot take her from us.”She released bursts of endorphins and they washed over me like waves, calming me down and reminding me of happier times. I had flashes of truth — Evalie's little arms around my neck, her sweet giggles filling our home, her sleepy "I love you, Mummy" whispered against my
The Rejected Omega: There Were Times I Wished You Were Dead Chapter 65
AmberRayne had been quiet since his abrupt visit, and it was unsettling.I wasn’t sure what I had expected after that day — maybe for him to show up at the hospital, lurking by the emergency entrance like some stubborn shadow. Maybe he'd camp outside the house, demanding to see Evalie. Maybe he'd blow up my phone with calls or texts, shouting accusations. I even thought he'd try to contact Evalie somehow.But he didn’t.Not a call.Not a visit.Nothing.Just silence.And while a small part of me was grateful for the peace, I knew better than to trust it. I knew it was too early to celebrate, too naive to hope that it was over.This — this eerie stillness — it felt like the proverbial calm before the storm.A heavy, loaded quiet that pressed against my chest like a hand waiting to shove me under when I least expected it.I tried to shake the feeling, tried to convince myself I was just being paranoid — that maybe Rayne had gotten the closure he needed. Maybe seeing Evalie, even from a
