Todos los capítulos de I Was Only the Alpha's Second Choice: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 10

A month later, Isaac finally texted me with the time of the rejection ceremony.I went to the altar at the edge of the sacred grounds as agreed.Only the Elder and Isaac were there.Isaac wore a black suit. He looked hollowed out, as if all the life had been drained from him.When he saw me, his lips moved, but all he managed to say was, "I was really hoping you wouldn't come."I looked at the Alpha I'd once loved so deeply, but the love that used to surge through me at the sight of him didn't stir at all.We stood side by side in the moonlight.For a moment, we looked like the couple who used to lean into each other on that hilltop.But this time, we both knew it was the last time we'd ever look at the moon together.The Elder began to recite the vow to the Moon Goddess.I picked up the ring from the altar and spoke slowly. "I, Linda Allen, reject Alpha Isaac Kane as my fated mate."The air went still.And then there was a long silence.Isaac only looked at me, his eyes red.The Elder

The next day, my mother insisted on dragging me along to pick up the custom ring.The diamond ring really was beautiful. Or it would have been, if it weren't a size too small.The ring wouldn't go past my knuckle. When I forced it on, it left an angry red mark around my finger.Embarrassed, the jeweler rushed to explain, "Ms. Allen, is it possible you've put on just a tiny bit of weight lately?"I looked at the ring stuck on my knuckle, gave a small laugh, and worked it off.Chloe's fingers were thinner than mine.Isaac's claim that he'd personally ordered a custom ring probably just meant he'd given his assistant Chloe's ring size."Oh, well. If it's too small, give it to Chloe. I'm sure she'll love it." Standing behind me, my mother took the box and admired the ring, then pointed to the display beside us. "Linda, there are other styles here. Pick whatever you like."I pushed the door open and walked out of the VIP room.Isaac was at the end of the hallway, talking to Chloe.He turned

At six on the morning of the bonding ceremony, Isaac woke up.Out of habit, he rolled over and reached for Linda's side of the bed, only to find cold sheets.Isaac lay still as sleep drained from him. Then he remembered that Linda had been staying at her own house for the past few days.He tried to reach her through the mind-link.Nothing came back.He tried again.It was as if the link had been swallowed whole. All that remained was a hollow echo.Before, even when Linda was angry with him, he could still feel her there.Every breath she took was like a thread tugging at him, telling him she'd always be beside him.Now that thread felt ready to snap.Isaac sat up as a panic he couldn't explain swept through him.He called Linda. No answer.Then he called Chloe, who sounded relaxed. "Linda's probably just nervous."Isaac gripped the phone, frozen.He told himself Linda was only angry. Once the ceremony was over, he would make up for everything that had happened over the past few days.

Seth saw my expression and asked quietly, "Need a hand?"I shook my head.I knew Isaac would find me sooner or later.And I'd been waiting for him to."All right." Seth patted Amy's shoulder. "We'll head out, then. Call me if you need anything."I watched them leave, then turned back. Isaac stared at me without blinking."Who is he?" His voice was hoarse."That's none of your business," I said flatly, even as my chest tightened.I couldn't tell whether the pain in my chest was mine or his."Linda—" Isaac stepped toward me and reached for my hand.I stepped back, out of reach."Isaac, you came all this way, but my answer hasn't changed." I took a breath and kept my voice calm. "When I told you we were over, I wasn't joking."I looked away and continued, "I'm tired of always coming second to Chloe. I'm tired of you putting her first, then trying to make it up to me.""No! It's not like that!" Isaac cut in desperately. "Linda, I know I was wrong. I swear, from now on—""There is no from n

Isaac returned to his apartment and slid down to the floor just inside the door.The room was so quiet he could hear his own heartbeat.He reached for the mind-link in his chest.It flickered like a flame about to go out.He used to feel everything Linda felt through the mind-link: her anger, her hurt, her sadness.He'd always known.And every time, he'd tried to make it up to her.He'd believed that once he made it up to her, the pain disappeared.He had never imagined the link between them could become so fragile.The Elder called. "Alpha, we're still dealing with the fallout from the interrupted ceremony. The pack can't be without its Alpha. You have to come back and do your duty.""I need time." His voice was raw."You don't have time. The pack's image has taken a hit, and outside forces are watching. As Alpha, your duty comes before your feelings." The Elder took a breath and tried again. "Once the rejection ceremony is over, you can choose another Luna."The call ended.Isaac sat