Reject Me? I'll Become Royalty Instead의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 7

I stared down at my hands, shaking my head as I ran my fingers over my smooth nails. It was the night of my 18th birthday, and I still had not shifted. I was wolf-less. I was officially a disappointment. What was I supposed to do now? My younger sister shifted when she was thirteen, and I had always just assumed that I would shift sooner or later, but my eighteenth birthday had come and gone.I let out a sigh and tugged my long auburn hair out of the loose braid it was in. My parents and my sister were downstairs celebrating, as if I didn't exist. As if I was just some figment of their imagination. I was nothing to them, and tonight had proven that.Why would they want to celebrate something as insignificant as my eighteenth birthday when they could be celebrating the fact that my sister had been born a week and two years later than me, was now almost old enough to find her mate.I rose from my bed and walked over to the mirror. I was tall and lean, with breasts that were a bit too bi

I felt a pang of jealousy in my chest, but I quickly pushed it down. I was happy for my sister. She deserved to find her mate."That's great, Lynn. I'm so happy for you," I said, forcing a smile.She grinned and bounced on my bed. "You have to come with me! I don't want to go alone!"I hesitated, not sure if I wanted to go. I didn't want to watch everyone else find their mates while I was still alone. But I couldn't say no to my sister. She was so excited, and I didn't want to ruin her happiness."Okay, I'll go," I said, sighing.She squealed again and threw her arms around me. "Thank you, Tarra! You're the best sister ever!"I hugged her back, trying to ignore the ache in my chest. I was happy for her, but I couldn't help but feel a little bit of resentment. Why couldn't I have what she had? Why couldn't I find my mate?***The days leading up to the mating ball were a blur of excitement and anticipation. Lynn was practically bouncing off the walls, and I was just trying to keep up.

I woke up the next morning to the sound of birds chirping outside the window. I stretched and rolled over, expecting to find Cassian lying next to me. But the bed was empty, and I felt a pang of disappointment.I sat up and looked around the room, taking in my surroundings. The room was large and spacious, with a huge window that let in the morning light. The bed was comfortable, and the sheets were soft and silky. It was perfect.I climbed out of bed and walked over to the window, looking out at the beautiful gardens below. I could see people walking around, enjoying the morning sun. It was peaceful.I turned away from the window and made my way to the bathroom, needing a shower. I turned on the water and stepped in, letting the hot water cascade down my body. I closed my eyes and let out a sigh, enjoying the feeling of the water on my skin.I lost track of time as I stood there, my mind wandering as I thought about the night before. It had been amazing. Cassian was everything I had

"I was just taking a walk," I lied, forcing a smile. She raised an eyebrow at the obvious lie but didn't push it further, just grabbing my hand and pulling me towards the dance floor. "Come on! I want to dance!" I let her drag me onto the dance floor, trying to push away the pain and just enjoy the moment. I danced and laughed with my sister, pretending like everything was okay. But deep down, I was broken. I had lost my mate, and I didn't know how I was going to survive. When the music finally stopped playing, Lynn grabbed my hand and pulled me off the dance floor, a huge smile on her face. "Tarra, I have someone I want you to meet!" She led me over to a tall, blonde-haired man who was standing by the refreshments table. He turned to look at us as we approached, his blue eyes lighting up when he saw Lynn. "This is Alexander," she said, her voice full of excitement. "He's my mate!" I felt a pang of jealousy in my chest, but I quickly pushed it down. This was a happy moment