Lahat ng Kabanata ng My Mate Gave My Dress Away. I Rejected Him: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 9

The Head Elder, who had always doted on me, stared wide-eyed and cursed, “What is this madness! In all my years, I’ve never seen someone steal the guest of honor’s gown at her own birthday party! That girl has no shame!”The clock on the wall ticked on. Two and a half hours until the party.The videographer, camera in hand, chose his words carefully. “Should I… keep recording?”I was so angry I let out a bitter laugh, digging my nails into my palm. “Yes. Keep rolling, and point it right at me. I’m calling Hurley again.”“I’m going to ask him, once and for all, who matters more today: me or Rachel.”But when he answered, before I could even speak, Hurley’s angry voice shot through the phone. “Rory, what did your mother say to Rachel? She hung up and burst into tears! She’s so distraught she says her heart is hurting!”“It’s just a dress! Did you have to be so cruel? You’re being so petty, it makes me question if you’re even worthy of being my mate!”His accusation struck me like a physi

My parents exchanged a look.My father stepped forward, gently wiping a tear from my cheek. “Don’t be afraid, Rory.”I’d heard those words for twenty-seven years. With him here, I truly had nothing to fear.“I’ll summon a few dozen of our elite pack warriors right now.”I was an only child, but the most elite warriors in my father’s pack were my cousins. They’d watched me grow up and treated me like a little sister.My mother gave me a soft hug. “Whatever you do next, Mom supports you.”I had the makeup artist wipe away the glamorous look prepared for the party, replacing it with something simple and sharp. I changed into a sleek, severe black dress.Stella muttered curses about the scumbag, while Maya rubbed my back soothingly.The Head Elder, who had witnessed everything, was indignant. “I’ll handle the other elders. No one gets to bully one of our own like this.”The videographer gave me a thumbs-up, signaling that he was recording everything.Hurley called again. I rejected it. He

The birthday party began at midnight, under the high moon.As soon as I entered the hall, Hurley’s Alpha father and Luna mother approached us. Their faces changed when they saw my simple dress and makeup.Hurley’s mother forced a smile and took my mother’s hand, feigning a light tone. “Oh, Elena, why is she dressed like that? Surely this isn’t all over a little thing like a dress? It seems she’s making a mountain out of a molehill.”“Rory’s temper is still a bit much. It’s a good thing Hurley is so patient with her…”My mother snatched her hand back with a cold laugh. “If Rory’s temper is too much for him, then perhaps Hurley should find a gentler, more suitable mate.”Hurley’s father tugged on his wife’s sleeve and glanced around the room. He spoke in a low, placating voice. “Regardless, Hurley was in the wrong for putting Rory and the Silvermoon pack in this position. On behalf of the Crescent Claw pack, I apologize.”He gave a slight bow.“Both our packs have prepared for this event

(Rory’s POV)The party ended abruptly.That night, my parents’ phones and mine were blowing up with messages of concern from family and friends. Most wolves understood my decision, comforting me that no one could be expected to continue a relationship with a future mate who was so clueless after being so publicly humiliated.A few old-fashioned wolves called me impulsive, claiming I’d disregarded the bigger picture and thrown away a powerful alliance.I accepted all of it.Stella and Maya wanted to stay with me for a while, worried about how I was doing, but I gently declined. Before they left, they hugged me tight.“You’re the best, Rory. Hurley doesn’t deserve you.”I smiled and hugged them back. “I know. Thank you.”Watching my parents and cousins deal with the fallout, fielding questions from elders and others, I couldn’t help but apologize quietly.My mother brushed my hair back from my face. “Don’t you ever say sorry to us. You’ve always been so sensible, never spoiled. Whatever