His Rejected Luna

Sweat ran down Astrid's face. She wiped it away with her forearm without breaking her focus. An equally sweaty face stared back at her. They were crouched in the warrior training arena, facing each other in the sweltering heat of summer. Astrid was the Beta's daughter so training was her life. She had a big name to live up to. She faced off against one of the strongest in her class. Jennine. Astrid may be the Beta's daughter, but she wasn't built like one. She was petite, short, curvy, but not muscular in the way a warrior should be. What she lacked in build she made up for in attitude. Never disrespectful, but always ready to stand up for herself and others. She'd been sent home from school many times for her mouth. She just couldn't let an injustice go. Jennine shifted her stance, Astrid prepared for the fight. The horn blew and Jennine flew at her, but Astrid rolled out of the way. Back onto her feet, she quickly dashed and landed a punch into Jennine's side. Before Jennine could strike back, she'd put distance between them. She'd learned that due to her smaller size she couldn't rely on her strength or use her weight. She kept her feet light and wore out her enemy. Then she could finish them. Unfortunately, the wolves she trained with new this. Jennine especially. Astrid had won every match they'd had against each other, but Jennine was determined this time. Jennine was top of their class, she even beat the boys. She would turn 18 in a couple of days. Once she had her wolf she would graduate. She wanted to beat Astrid just once. Astrid had another month left until she turned 18 and got her wolf. She knew this last month would be hell. Everyone wanted to prove themselves against the Beta's daughter. Jennine crouched down, her eyes flickered between blue and brown of the wolf waiting to make itself known. With a speed she had never before managed she lunged at Astrid, threw her to the ground and pinned her. Astrid struggled to catch her breath. She knew was in trouble now. She wiggled and pushed, but to no avail. Jennine grabbed her and flipped her around, placing her in a choke hold. Astrid knew she would have to tap out, but she was determined to win this. She saw stars, her instructor was yelling at her to tap out, but she dug her heels into the dirt, pushing against Jennine. She kicked and pushed hard causing Jennine to loosen her grip. Jennine was now off balance. Astrid took the opportunity to twist her body hard, pulling herself out of Jennine's grip. Now she was on top of Jennine with her forearm on her throat. Jennine was beginning to tire, but she still had strength left. She was using all of it to try to unseat Astrid, but Astrid was clinging to her with her thighs. Finally, Jennine tapped out. Astrid had won. “That was a good fight,” Jennine said. “I still have time to get you though.” She winked and left the arena. Astrid walked to the edge of the arena and grabbed a towel. She wiped the sweat off her face and neck. “Nice win. But maybe don't risk losing consciousness next time,” her instructor said. “It's just not in my nature to lose,” she shrugged. She headed for the showers. After a long, hot shower she stood drying her hair. It took forever to dry her long, thick, blonde hair. But she wouldn't cut it. She refused. She had to learn to fight like a warrior, often had to dress the part of a Beta's daughter, so she held on this bit of femininity. The weeks passed quickly. Finishing the last bit of high school, finishing out her warrior studies and preparing for her first shift. She was nervous. The first shift was extremely painful. She was nervous to meet her wolf. What would she be like? What if her wolf didn't like her? Did that ever even happen? Finally, it was the night before her 18th birthday. She couldn't sleep. Her wolf would show herself sometime the next day. What if it was right away at midnight? Her anxiety was at an all time high. However, she stayed awake all night for no reason. Her wolf didn't show right away. It was now midmorning and she hadn't heard a peep. What if she had no wolf? “Honey, you have a wolf. Sometimes it takes awhile,” her mom assured her. Not having a wolf is very rare and it's almost only in Omegas. You're a Beta. You have a wolf. “I thought she'd be here by now,” Astrid said softly. “It took my wolf until mid afternoon to break through,” her mom said. “Just go about your day, stay busy. She'll show before you know it.” Astrid took her mom's advice. She went outside and decided to go for a run. She pushed herself to break previous records. “Slow down, you'll tire yourself,” a voice said in her head. She gasped and stumbled. She fell on the asphalt, scraping her hands, arms and face. “Shit.” “Sorry, didn't mean to do that,” the voice said. “You're my wolf aren't you?” “Unless you've lost your mind, yes. Yes, I am your wolf. Ayna. Pleased to meet you finally.” “I do have a wolf!” “Of course you do.” Astrid could feel her wolf rolling her eyes at her. “Hey, don't judge.” “I would never.” Astrid picked herself up and began to walk home. She had a wolf. She had a wolf!