The Alpha Rejected Me Again

CHAPTER 3

Vittoria's POV

Was I reborn?! My heart started beating erratically. Was I given another chance to live?

That's not even possible! Or is it?

"Aah!" I screamed inside my head. I think I'm going crazy. But what other possible explanations will there be aside from that? Was everything that happened in the past year just a long nightmare? That sounded even more ridiculous!

If only Athena were here, she could at least help me with my dilemmas. She may help me figure things out. But sadly, I am on my own...

Speaking of which, that's one of my bigger problems. Where is she? I closed my eyes and tried to find even just the slightest feel of her but I couldn't...

"Athena!" I grunted inside my head. But still, I heard nothing but silence.

Is she gone? Am I wolfless now?

I winced. A wolfless Omega. That sounded even worse.

"Athena, please... I need you more than ever now," I whispered to myself, but got nothing in response.

I sat there dumbfounded until it was lunchtime. I didn't know how long I was sitting there until my stomach interrupted my thoughts with its insistent growling of hunger. Should I go to the cafeteria and get something to eat? Why do I even have to ask? There's no other way to get food but there.

As I had mentioned, this school is for the kingdom's elite students. There is high security around the whole school premises. I can't get out unless it's time to go home. Well, I have heard of instances before when the Prince used to sneak out with his friends. With my mate...

But they never revealed which way they used to sneak out. Even if I did know where it was, I don't think I could have gone there without a wolf. I would certainly need my claws at least. That leaves me with no choice but to eat there and endure the hostile reactions of the students.

I slowly stood up and walked in the direction of the cafeteria. Unlike my first day before, I know very well now where it is located.

I remember how I waited for everyone to leave before I walked out of the classroom at that time. How I sniffed the air to follow the smell of food to get to the cafeteria. I felt so pathetic while doing it, but I had no other choice. The first time I tried to ask for directions, it didn't turn out well, so I just tried to look for it on my own.

By the looks of it, I am the star of today's show! Not in a good way though...

I took a deep breath and tried my best to turn a deaf ear to every hurtful word that I was hearing. My steps got faster even though I had no idea where I should go. This is my second time here at the university, but the first time I just went to the director's office for an interview. Nobody went out of their way to make me acquainted with the place. Why would they?

I was tempted to ask some students for directions but I was damn scared. They all look hostile to me. I couldn't even bring myself to go near them. They all look like scary wolves ready to attack their prey. I am also a wolf, but right at this moment, I feel nothing but a lamb who voluntarily walked inside a lion's den.

I sighed in relief when I saw a teacher approaching. Maybe I can ask her instead.

"Uhm, excuse me... I just want to ask where this classroom is," I showed her my schedule but she just looked at me with disgust. Her eyes scanned me from head to toe.

Oh no! My jaw dropped at her reaction. Don't tell me the teachers will also treat me the same?

"I am busy," she snapped. "I'm sure you can find your way considering that you're here now even when Omegas aren't supposed to be accepted here!"

Then she briskly walked away from me, intentionally bumping my shoulder. That's why I fell on my butt. A fit of laughter roared from the students who saw what happened. Nobody tried to help me as I stood up and picked up my scattered things. I guess this is how it is going to be from now on.

I am on my own here...

"Who do they think they are?" Athena growled while I was continually looking for our room and we kept on getting the same reactions along the way.

They looked at me from head to toe like I was a specimen under a microscope. I can't help but wish for the ground to open up and swallow me whole!

"Don't mind them. We are here to study. That's all," I told my riled wolf...

At least that's what I thought at that time. But it seems like fate has other plans for me.

I kept my head low as I walked inside the cafeteria, but that didn't stop the other students from noticing me. Some of them started whispering about me.

"Oh gosh! Is that her? I think I just lost my appetite!" I heard a she-wolf comment. I don't know her.

Actually, I didn't know anyone when I first arrived here except for Prince Lucas. My family belongs to the group of Royal healers. We are directly under the Lycan Royal Family. We don't belong to any other pack. Thus, I am not aware of anyone from other packs since I spend most of my time on our land.

I only know some of them now. Mostly, just my greatest tormentors, but not all.

"Me too. Her scent is disgusting!" another one replied.

I can hear them but chose to ignore them. I just went to the counter to order my food. I pouted when I noticed that the workers were still the same Omegas. This is where the students think I belong.

Beneath them... Working for them...

They will never treat us as their equals. For everyone, Omegas are the lowest kind of werewolf. And I guess that is what they are trying to teach in this school.

Superiority. Discrimination. Inequality.

When will it ever change?

"I'd have some of that," I smiled at the woman who asked for my order. Her lips parted while looking at me just like the last time. What should I call it though? My past life? I'm not even sure if I am indeed born again. I guess I have no choice but to find out. But I will think about it later. For now, I will have to deal with my rumbling stomach first.

"Thank you," I told the older Omega, who handed me a tray filled with the food that I chose to eat. Food comes free at this school. Given that the students are VIPs, the food is all first-class and really delicious.

I turned around with the tray in my hands.

If I remember correctly, the table where my mate and his friends are seated is on the far left side of the cafeteria. I looked up and was indeed met with the most beautiful set of eyes that I had ever seen. It didn't have that same effect on me though, unlike the first time.

This was the first time that we had seen each other eye to eye in the past. The first time, I was too scared to look him in the eye. I just looked away and pretended that I didn't notice him.

But now, I had the courage to hold his gaze after what he had done to me. I tilted my head to the side while looking at him, quietly wondering what he was thinking while staring at me. He's probably cursing me inside his head for being an Omega. Or maybe, cursing the moon goddess for choosing me as his mate.

I've already gotten used to him looking at me in that way. I kept my gaze on him but my senses were very much aware of my surroundings.

"Why is she here? She should be banned from going to common areas."

Here they go again. Why is it such a big deal that I am here? And why would they ban me from common areas?! It was called a common area for a reason!

I also have a perfectly working stomach just like the rest of them. I need to eat. If only I had a choice, they would never see me here. I don't want to be with them either!

"Have you sensed your mate yet?" I heard someone ask, which made my ears perk up. I know that voice. That question wasn't meant for me though. It was for my mate, Zander. Marcus, his friend, is asking him. I only know them by name, since they were famous all over the school.

Not for the same reason why I am famous though.

It was the opposite. Everyone adores them because they are the most powerful here. The most influential...

But what he asked Zander made me frown. I don't think this has happened before. What changed? Or maybe it did happen. Perhaps I was just so focused on my tormentors at that time that I didn't know what was happening around me.

"You turned eighteen yesterday, right?" he asked casually.

"It was your birthday?!" his other friend exclaimed. If I remember it right, his name is Fredrick.

He looked shocked. How come he didn't know his friend's birthday?

"Yeah," Zander lazily drawled, but his gaze remained on me.

I can feel my cheeks slightly burning. Why does this feel longer than what happened before? I'm sure that our gazes locked for just mere seconds at that time. I didn't have the guts to look him straight in the eyes.

"And you didn't even bother to invite us?" I heard Fredrick ask incredulously.

Zander's lips moved but I didn't hear what he said. Prince Lucas is also mumbling something that didn't reach my ears anymore.

"No!" Zander growled, finally breaking our eye connection.

Why did he suddenly growl? Was it because of me? But as far as I can remember, his friends had no idea about me. We barely saw each other in my past life. We must have all been clueless that I was his mate. Well, not until he suddenly rejected me...

After that, I tried to avoid their group even more until I got kidnapped by Alpha Dominic.

I slowly released the air in my lungs that I didn't even know I was holding while staring at him.

I guess I came in earlier than I did before. That's why some of the things are new. I was already standing here for a while but another unforgettable event has't happened yet.

A few students are still talking about me. The others are busy with their food but there is one particular she-wolf that I am waiting for. I knew she would come at any moment now. I tried to focus on my senses. I need to know when she's approaching.

Three, two, one...

I stepped to the right and just in time, a she-wolf stumbled to the ground where I had left. It happened so suddenly that she fell face first on the floor!

Loud gasps erupted from students who saw what happened, as well as chuckles from a few werewolves.

"Hey, Maddy! What are you doing there? Are you trying to catch a frog?" someone from the crowd teased. I gulped. Some laughed, which angered the she-wolf even more.

She was about to run into me from behind. In my past life, I was the one who fell to the ground because of her. All my food was scattered on the floor. I even hurt myself when I tried to pick up the broken pieces of a porcelain dish.

I wanted to grin when I saw how she quickly jumped up to her feet. I just changed what was about to happen! I can't believe it! I know it was a small victory, but at least I proved that I can change the course of things!

She glared at me as if she wanted to rip me into pieces.

"What did you do?!" she growled.

"Nothing..." I shook my head while trying to stare back at her. I wanted to show them that I am not the same weak Omega from the past. This time, I will stand for my rights.

"Nothing?! You tripped me!" she screamed.

"I don't know what you're talking about. I was just standing here. I didn't even see you coming." I tried to reason out calmly. It was the truth though. She came up from behind me. I felt her presence but I didn't see her until she fell down in front of me.

"Maddy stop. Prince Lucas is here," her friend whispered, but because we were close, I still heard her.

She eyed me from head to foot before rolling her eyes and walking away. Her high-heeled shoes stomped noisily on the floor. I sighed and decided to find an empty table. None of them tried to bother me after that. I'm not sure whether it was because of what happened or because Prince Lucas is here.

This was just the start of their bullying. It's gotten really worse and I have just tried to endure everything. I didn't want to become a burden to my family, so I kept it to myself. Not knowing that my mate, who was supposed to love and protect me, was just watching quietly on the sidelines.

I sighed as I ate my food. I didn't dare look back at Zander's table or any other students inside the cafeteria. I am still confused.

How I wish I could talk to the Moon Goddess herself. I think she is the only one who would be able to answer all my questions. And I have at least a hundred of them.

What am I doing here? Did I time travel? Is this my own version of hell, since nobody really knows what hell looks like? This is frustrating.

Perhaps even the Moon Goddess herself agrees with how unfair my past life has been, so she gave me a chance to live my life again. The question is, why bring me back here? Why not on an earlier timeline? I guess everything would have been easier if I had been sent a few months back. When I haven't even applied for this school.

Then I wouldn't have any problems anymore. I will just stay there in the mountains with my family. I will let my grandmother help me with my healing ability. But no, I was brought back to this particular moment when my life started to turn shitty.

Nonetheless, if this is indeed another shot at life given to me, then I wouldn't waste it. I will do everything to change my fate...