Rejected, Then Crowned Novels & Stories

James's eyes radiated pure admiration, but Jeremy's face remained impassive as he clapped. "I, at this moment, declare Alpha Ares of the Crescent Moon pack the new Alpha king!" Elder Adolphus declared, gently placing a golden crown on my head. As I rose, the clapping grew louder, and the thunderous roar was deafening. I drank from a sacred wine bottle to seal the coronation process. The elders brought forward a glass and a glittering gold bottle of wine. Elder Adolphus filled the glass and handed it to me. I raised it to the crowd.

There was a lining of pride in her undertone. “On this day, the day of the third lunar Circle.” She continued strongly. I felt goosebumps, accompanied by chills, reign all over my body and I believed it was the same for everyone. My mum’s hand rose high into the air towards Cayden’s head.. and then above it. The moment was magical. The Crown glistened as she lowered it down toward his head now. She smiled. “I crown you, KING OF THE CANINE REIGNS…” She placed the crown on his head… and then vehement cheerful shouts shot into the air and consumed the silence.

I needed to know everything that was happening! Owen stepped towards me, making my attention snap to his. He clutched my chin, glaring. "Mumble once more and I'll have your tongue cut off," He let me go after his threat. I knew he could do as he said. No one would give a fuck if I was without a tongue and they'd all believe I had disobeyed him. So, I nodded, following him like the obedient mutt he always termed us to be. By the time I returned to the main hall, it was already time for the alpha's final decision. He had pre-selected women that were placed in front of him. They were all from noble bloodlines and warrior families.

“You are not like her. She is nowhere close to you, why should you be bothered about such a person? She is rags and you are riches.” Her eyes twinkle and I bite my lips hard. “Kelvin , she didn’t just reject me. She told me that I was worthless. That if I had an advantage, she wouldn’t be here. That you made a mistake making me the Queen! And that she would claim the throne once she gives you an heir!” He lifts his head to stare at me, his eyes narrowed. “I would never do such a thing.” “You? A very deceptive girl with an innocent frame? How stupid do you think I am to believe you?”

Her next statement caused a stir in the room, “Whatever I have heard today from this woman. I think her son deserves an equal chance to be examined by the priests, judges, and scholars…” “Mom!” Prince Orion got to his feet suddenly, “what are you doing?” “I am doing the right thing, son. He is the firstborn. This is the only qualification required to get the crown. We can hold a competition if you want. But I think I trained you well to accept your defeat gracefully.” “My queen!” Leaving the couch, I kneeled on one leg, “I don't need this crown. I'm sorry if I caused any disturbance in the family but...”

And in that moment, I made a choice that shattered both our worlds. "I don't have time for all this. I'm the Alpha King, and I can't afford to have an Omega as the queen. I, Marcus Danielson, Alpha King, reject you as my mate," I declared, my voice colder than I intended. The pain in her eyes, the single tear that fell, tore at my heart. I turned to walk away, the weight of my duty heavy upon me. But as I took those steps, guilt gnawed at my conscience. I couldn't leave her completely defenseless, vulnerable to the harsh realities of our world.

Just before the final white line, Number Four suddenly surges forward with incredible speed, completely overtaking the prized thoroughbred stallion, and crosses the finish line first. Noah's confident smile freezes solid on his face as his brain realizes his choice has lost again. The supreme leader of the Council of Alphas, known across the land for his beast expertise, has just suffered three consecutive defeats to a stray. "Number Four... actually won the crown," Cora Hale gasps in absolute disbelief, her jaw dropping open. "Derek, how did your eyes see that coming?"

By midday, every noble house within the palace had been summoned to the Grand Hall, where the king stood before the assembled court with Karl at his right side. Without ceremony or hesitation, the Alpha King formally declared Karl the new Crown Alpha, his voice echoing across the chamber as he announced that the kingdom could not afford an heir whose loyalty had been compromised by personal attachment. The nobles exchanged surprised glances before one by one lowering their heads in acceptance. Whether they genuinely supported Karl or merely feared opposing the king no longer mattered. The decision had been made, and everyone present understood that challenging it would only place them in dan

A flicker of satisfaction crossed his eyes, thinking I had given in for the betterment of the pack. He didn't even look at the parchment, nor did he bother reading the terms written in the old wolf tongue. He bit his finger and pressed his bloody fingerprint onto it. Alexander had no idea that wasn't any kind of program consent form but a blood-bound unilateral declaration to sever our mate bond. … The Greystone pack's successor ceremony was held in full grandeur at the central square at dawn the next day. Dressed in lavish ceremonial robes, Alexander sat high on the main seat with Lucas beside him. Below them, the Council of Elders and thousands of pack members stood in solemn silence.

the crown prince continued slowly, his voice shaking with rage, “drive her to this point?” My heart shattered. A hollow, dull pain traveled up my throat. Tears welled up in my eyes. He rose with Jeanine in his arms. “I, Crown Prince Vince of Naderlands, reject you as my mate!” The hall froze. The air stilled. Someone sucked in air through their teeth. "This is the first time in centuries that a mate was rejected. She's truly unlucky." That person was right. Instead of rejection, the undesired female mate could be taken as a concubine or compensated in monetary value. The undesired male could live on with his unrequited love, or also be compensated in monetary value.