"What makes you think I'll agree to take you as my mate? You are a weak and powerless wolf. You can't be my mate" Malia's heart broke at Derek's words. "I hate you," She said without thinking. She could be punished but at this point, she didn't care. "I, Derek Riverdale, reject Malia Kalion as my mate. From today henceforth, you are no longer my mate and I'm no longer yours" Derek declared, his eyes not for once leaving hers. Malia sobbed at his words. She watched as Derek took Lydia's hands and led her to the front of the hall and they locked lips. Unable to watch the scene anymore, Malia turned around and ran away from the hall. ★ ★ ★ Malia was heartbroken when her mate rejected her for being weak and powerless. As an omega wolf, she had been raised to believe that finding a mate was everything, and now she felt utterly lost. But as fate would have it, Malia's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Alpha Xavier, a powerful and dominant Alpha with a reputation for being ruthless. Surprisingly, Alpha Xavier is willing to offer Malia a chance at freedom, but there's a catch: He wants her to give him an heir. At first, Malia is hesitant to agree to such a proposition, but as she begins to learn more about Alpha Xavier, she begins to see that there might be more to this complicated Alpha than meets the eye. Will Malia find the love and respect she deserves in Alpha Xavier, or is he just using her for his own gain? Will her former mate return back to her? Join Malia on her journey of self-discovery and new beginnings in this captivating tale of love, power, and redemption.