His Rejected Moon Blessed Mate

Chapter 4 - The old, fragile envelope

Elizabeth’s POV

It was nearly five p.m. by the time I was ready, and Jeremy and Amy were downstairs, waiting for me.

An omega stopped me in the hallway as I was leaving.

"Evening, Elizabeth," said a girl my age. "Alpha Jackson would like to meet you before you leave."

I was tempted to say no, fearing that Alexander might be in his office. Having played hide-and-seek all day, I did not want to be caught right now. I made sure not to leave any trace of my scent inside the packhouse earlier and had slipped in through my bedroom window.

But when I reached the Alpha's office, there was no sign of Alex, and when I knocked on the door, my request to enter was granted.

Alpha Jackson was sitting behind his desk.

"Alpha, you wanted to meet with me?" I asked.

With a smile that never quite made it to his eyes and a tinge of melancholy in his brown eyes, Alpha gazed at me through his glasses.

"We need to talk, Elizabeth," he said. His tone conveyed that it was a serious issue, but I got the impression that he was not sure how to bring up the topic.

"Concerning?"

With a sigh, Alpha Jackson combed through his silver hair with his fingers.

"You had better take a seat," he said, pointing to the pricey black leather chair across his table.

I sat down as he asked me to.

Alpha Jackson's hesitancy made me anxious. It was really out of character for him.

"Alpha, what is it? Is it Xavier?”

“No. It is not that, child, I promise you." I studied him, trying to see if he was telling the truth.

"Then, what am I here for?" My voice sounded a little harsh.

He went to a side desk drawer and took out an envelope. He then passed it around the table and gave it to me.

"What is this?" I asked.

The old, fragile envelope was starting to turn yellow.

"Answers to your questions," he said, putting his arms across his chest. "Open the envelope, and I will tell you."

I followed his instructions.

Three old photos and a letter dropped from the envelope onto my lap. I lifted the photos to look at them.

The image showed a woman with the purest white hair I have ever seen. Her pale porcelain skin and cold blue eyes contrasted beautifully. The man standing beside her was the complete opposite of her. He had jet-black curls of hair and silver eyes. He was huge in comparison to the woman at his side.

I looked at the child in her arms; her eyes were the same silver color as the man's.

I noticed a date and a note that read, "Elizabeth, 1 year," written on the back of the photo when I turned it over.

The second and third images had the same note, even though their year dates differed.

"Is this my family?" My voice trailed off as tears gathered behind my eyes and threatened to spill out.

"Yes," he said. "They are."

"Why now?" I snarled at him. I was annoyed that he was aware of my parents' identities.

"Read the letter," he instructed.

"Why should I?"

"Because it will explain everything," he answered.

I gazed down at the folded letter in my lap.

"Open it," Kona urged. "The truth must be revealed to you."

With a sigh, I unfolded the delicate pages in my fingers.

My sweet, sweet Elizabeth,

By the time you read this, you have already met your wolf, Kona, and have reached the legal werewolf age of seventeen.

I know you have been doing research at the library. There will not be much information about your history available.

I promise that you will have access to all the information in your personal library someday soon.

I am thrilled to see that you have grown into a remarkable woman who is fierce, self-reliant, and beautiful on the inside and out—we are proud of the woman you have become.

It broke our hearts to leave you at such a young age, but we had no other choice. For as long as possible, your father and I have done everything we can to keep you safe and hidden from the world.

Because of your vibrant personality and strong will, it was challenging to simply match you with someone who could love and train you without you or anyone else noticing. We have made every effort to make sure you have a godfather who will love you unconditionally, challenge you, correct you when you make mistakes, and teach you the difference between right and wrong. As a result, we have entrusted your life to our best friend, Alpha Jackson Wolfgang, the Beta of our Royal Court. He received a letter like this on the day you arrived. Although he will not spoil you, I expect him to be strict with you. He will ensure that you have everything you need to learn how to improvise and work efficiently.

Xavier is your personal guardian. Do not be angry with him for lying to you; he has just learned that he will be Queen Luna's right hand.

Alpha Jackson has brought him through rigorous training so he can be by your side again. I promise he still loves you just as much as the day he became your brother. He does not know he will serve you, and you will not inform him until the right time.

I am aware of your difficulties with your mate but refuse to accept his rejection. Please, I beg you. Everything shall be revealed in due course. Keep trying. Have faith. Without him, you cannot fulfill your destiny. He will love you, and he will be your king.

Remember that your love for him will outweigh the pain he is causing you now, no matter how much you despise him for hurting you.

Forgive him when the time is right and move on. Together, you two will be stronger than you will be apart. Remain focused in spite of everything that he is doing to you.

You and Kona were destined to be together; she is as much a part of you as you are. She will lead you to prosperity. Have faith in her abilities; she is skilled in her field. She is totally devoted to you.

My beloved child, There is one more thing I need to tell you, even though I know it is difficult to absorb all of this in one evening. The Moon Goddess has bestowed upon you the ability to control moonlight. When the time comes, you will discover aspects of yourself and acquire abilities you never knew you possessed. You will be tested on your skills, bravery, resilience, and strengths. We have faith in you! We know you will do the right thing.

Please do not attempt to locate us. Do not waste your time and energy on things that will kill you in the end. It is not for you to try to figure out where we are or why we disappeared. Our family will reunite someday.

Let me assure you that you are loved.

Until we meet again.

Your Mother, Queen Luna Rosaline Wintermoon

PS: Please always wear the crescent moon family pendant that is enclosed in the envelope.

Tears trickled down my cheeks and onto the fragile yellow paper. As I opened the second letter, which was addressed to Alpha Jackson, I was speechless. The letter was brief but to the point. It appears that my father is a man of few words.

To my Beta and noble friend Jackson Wolfgang,

I apologize for making such a brief announcement, but time is of the essence.

I am sending you my darling daughter and her little guardian. Take excellent care of them.

You know what needs to be done.

Yours faithfully

King Alpha, Daniel Wintermoon

Alpha Jackson sat at the edge of the table and observed me intently as I finished reading.

"Alpha?" My voice cracked.

He gave a headshake as though he understood what I had not said.

"Everything was meticulously planned," he declared. "Your mother can communicate directly with the Moon Goddess because she is directly descended from her. You ought to be capable of doing the same. Your mother is describing visions of the future. She had the ability to see into the future, I assure you. She was aware of the consequences of everything you did, including the times I had to discipline you for being such a pain. She had faith in me to take care of you without turning you into a spoiled brat."

He gave me a little smile after shaking his head as though he was trying to consider whether he was being too strict with me.

"On the day of your birth, your father asked me to be your godfather. Ironically, I was in the waiting area with him at the time."

“Why did they have to hide me? Why not take me with them?”

“At first they did try to do so, but your personality gave you away. Not even your own father, the King, could get you to listen or obey his commands." His eyes gleamed with amusement as he laughed. "Your sudden burst of strength was uncontrollable, making it riskier for you to be around them."

Alpha Jackson stood up, filled a glass with whiskey, and took a large gulp of the amber beverage.

“They knew it would be difficult to control you, and they didn’t want you to be controlled. Having said that, they attempted to conceal you from the impending danger by leading it away from you."

“Who is looking for me and why?” I never for a moment believed I was in danger.

"As you were formed from the essences of the Moon Goddess, you are the Goddess's direct descendant and basically her daughter." He went on because I was perplexed and could not understand what he was saying.

"It was your father who gave you the necessities of life. You were carried and born by your mother, but you were also blessed with the moonlight of the goddess. You are among the most formidable and dangerous beings on the planet right now, created by the Goddess. Many beings desire you for their own benefit."

"Alpha, I am just a girl."

Alpha Jackson gulped down the remaining whiskey and set the glass down.

"Yes, you are, but soon you will find your full potential. There is a prophecy that the most formidable wolf will be born beneath the blood moon and will possess the moonlight's power, resulting in harmony between all werewolf species and mythological creatures. Here we are, in the midst of war. In recent years, there has been a surge in rogue attacks, which are becoming increasingly extreme. We had to begin preparing you for the upcoming events."

I shifted my head to the side.

Would it be okay if I told Alpha Jackson his son was my mate?

"Are you aware of who my mate is?" I asked, testing the waters.

“Not at all," he replied. "Why did you ask?"

"You have to swear that you will not get involved or even speak to anyone about this if I tell you."

"I give you my word," he said, nodding his head.

“It’s Alexander, your so beloved son.” My voice contained a hint of venom.

Alpha Jackson's eyes widened. What I had just told him had shocked him.

"I am assuming you are not happy with him for a reason. What did he do?" he asked with caution.

“He has rejected me six times,” I replied.

“He did what?” Alpha Jackson let out a furious roar.

Never before had I seen Alpha Jackson so enraged. His eyes had turned black, giving away that his wolf was in charge.

“Kona used her time-twisting ability,” I said. "She has been imprisoning me in the same time frame for the past few days in an attempt to win Alex over."

"I sincerely apologize, Elizabeth. I had no idea. I would have warned him of the repercussions of his actions if I had known what he was planning."

"I know, but you promised that you would not interfere," I reminded him as I headed to the door. "I have to handle this on my own."

"You are a strong woman, Elizabeth," he called after me.

I was growing weary of constantly being strong.

Will I succeed in getting Alex to accept me tonight, or will I have to repeat this process again?

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