Zarya's POV“Alpha,” the Head Elder walked up to the altar, his face grim. “Rhys initiated the rejection rite an hour ago.”“He said the bonding ceremony is canceled.”“What?”The elder’s words hit me like a physical blow.“Severance rite?” I grabbed his robes, my voice hoarse with shock. “What the fuck are you talking about?”“Alpha, he invoked the ancient rite of rejection,” the elder said, his voice heavy. “Rhys has rejected this bond.”Below the altar, all the guests were staring at me.Their eyes held confusion, shock, and a sliver of pity I couldn’t ignore.“Impossible.” I let go of the elder, stumbling back, muttering to myself. “Last night, he still…”“He said the ceremony is canceled.”“He can’t do that!” I finally roared, my sanity snapping. “I am his fated mate!”“But he has rejected you, Alpha.” The elder shook his head, his eyes filled with sorrow. “It is his right.”I turned and bolted from the altar.The whispers of the guests followed me, but I couldn’t hear them.There
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