Alpha’s Rejected Human Mate

CHAPTER 1

ANNABEL’S POV

It was that time of the year, when the breeze blew cold, when the sun rose from the west and set on the east. When the air was arid and smelled autumn.

It was mating season.

“Ahh!!” I screamed to myself a little bit, grinning from ear to ear.

I was so excited for the biggest gathering of the pack; everyone was coming to see who their mate was. It was said that the moon Goddess had given us a crystal ball to reveal our mates. Even though I was human, I still believed I had a mate, and I had no idea who it was.

"Annabel! Hurry up and get dressed! We must not be late!" I heard my mother call from inside and my heart surged. I quickly put on my sexiest dress; a green mermaid see-through and packed my hair into a bun. I applied a little bit of makeup and I was ready to go.

"Are you excited?" My mother asked me as we entered the massive palace, which belonged to the Alpha and the Luna of the pack. They had a son, Smith Arvan, who was to be crowned Alpha the moment his mate was revealed. I had always admired him, but I knew I never had a chance with him. He was way out of my league, so I never bothered, but I kept the raging feelings to myself. I would be the happiest girl on Earth if he were my mate.

"I'm nervous," I said. "I'm no wolf, but you said the Goddess gives everyone a mate, right? I'm just wondering who mine would be." I could feel goosebumps all over my skin.

"It could be Smith," my mother snickered at me, taunting me because I had a massive crush on him.

"Mother please, that would never happen," I pushed the thought aside. Dad said to never have too many expectations because if they're not met you would feel bad. But Smith was the man of every woman's dreams. He was strong and dependable, logical, and his Amber eyes could take a life in an instant but also raise hope.

The girls that line up for Alpha Smith, could reach the Milky Way. That was how handsome he was and I would not be delusional to believe that I would be mated to him.

Unless I must have great luck.

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We arrived at the Grand mansion of the pack, where we were greeted with beautiful flowers, flying umbrellas, and faires lining the hedges and trees.

It was a beautiful sight, but since we were late, we didn't have enough time to enjoy the beauty.

The ritual was starting and we moved closer to the massive Crystal ball that was at the center of the room. Just as people's mates were being revealed, I saw Smith come down to attend. He was so handsomely dressed, and I admired his body a lot. He was tall, with broad shoulders, and his dark suit was impeccable against his body.

How could someone be so handsome? He looked like an angel. His blond locks had a messy look but his clothing was extremely ironed out. For a quick minute, he caught my eyes and I was frozen.

"Gosh, I'm an i***t," I whispered to myself, trying my best to look away, but he had caught me. He managed to smirk at me and it sent my heart into a flurry. A lot of wolves had met their mates by now, and I'll be honest, not everyone had a smile on their face.

I took a step forward and just as I was about to touch the crystal ball, a hand touched mine.

"I'm sorry but may I go first?" The seductive voice stunned me and Smith was right beside me. I only nodded and he placed his hand on the ball. It Sparked for a few seconds before it revealed my image.

Everyone was shocked, including me. How was it possible? Was it true I had an amazing amount of luck?

Everyone knew me as a human, and Smith was no exception. I turned to him, my face burning with embarrassment.

"I can't believe it," I said, my dream finally coming true. I was going to get Smith.

"Neither can I," he replied, his eyes full of anger and disgust. "There's no way you can be my mate. You're human." My heart sank.

"But the Goddess is never wrong," I repeated my mother's words, believing them with all my heart.

"She made a mistake," he spat, making me jump back. His rage scared me. Tears welled up in my eyes as I put my hand on my chest, trying to calm my racing heart. "Annabel Fraley, I reject you! You can never be the Luna of my pack!"

My tears fell, slowly.

"But—" I tried to explain, but he didn't give me a chance.

"Didn't you hear me? I said I reject you! You're not my mate!" He growled before storming off, leaving me behind.

"Alpha Smith..." I watched him go, the pain even worse because I was his mate. Everyone began to murmur.

“Who does she think she is?”

“A human as a luna. What a disgrace”

“Her parents must be disappointed”

I was nothing but a laughingstock. My mother had a worried expression, while my dad's head hung in shame. What had I done? Guilt and humiliation washed over me, and I left before anyone could say anything.

The party was still in full swing, but I didn't have the strength to stay. I managed to sneak out of the palace, going deep into the forest. No one would notice I was gone, since I had been rejected by Smith. I had become a nobody because of his status.

I went to a secluded place, replaying the experience in my head. I never believed Smith was my mate, and I could understand why he rejected me. After all, I'm human. I don't have any special abilities or powerful traits. I had trained with my father, but I was never as strong as the other wolves. The Best I could do was self-defense.

Food didn't taste the same anymore, and even the water was bitter. I tried not to cry, but the pain was unbearable. I glanced at my parents, and they were arguing. It hurt even more to see them fight because of me.

I was already a disgrace as it is but now things would be worse, maybe Alpha Smith would make sure I have no job at all.

Why did a werewolf family even have to adopt me?

Under that lonely moon, tears flowed freely. My heart ached with every sob. I wished I could escape this human shell, and be something more. The weight of rejection, the laughter of others—it all felt like a heavy burden.

I curled up on the grass in the middle of nowhere, whispering to the moon, "Why am I like this? Why couldn't I be enough?" The stars witnessed my pain as I longed to belong, to be accepted. In that desolate place, my cries echoed, and I wished for a different existence, away from this heart-wrenching reality.

Thinking of my parents, the trouble I'd caused hit me hard. Should've stayed home, maybe. All I wanted was to give them a perfect pack, a happy family. I didn't know how. Swallowed hard, staring at the furious waves below the cliff. Maybe this was the only way out of the mess I'd become.

As I stood on the edge, life flashed before my eyes. The hate, the laughter—every moment of feeling inadequate. Couldn't even find a proper place in the pack. Now, rejected by my supposed mate. Unlike other wolves, I felt nothing, yet it burned in my chest, a hollow ache. The waves below seemed both inviting and terrifying, a way to escape the pain that clung to every breath.

I whispered a silent sorry to the night, to my parents, to the moon that witnessed my struggles. Sorry for not being the wolf they expected, for causing them pain, and for not being strong enough to endure.

Sorry for being a coward.

I took one last look at where I was coming from and threw myself off the cliff, saying goodbye to the world.