I Rejected You, Alpha

ELEIA’S POV

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“Ugh !” I bare my teeth as I struggle to zip the last piece on my back and Rosie walks in like she’s been sent by an angel .

I whip around , wobbling in my heels , that I can’t walk in , “Thank the goddess you’re here , help me .” I pout , but she’s frozen in one place , staring at my red dress that’s hugging my upper body tightly and loose at the bottom , my right leg exposed with the slit .

“You look beautiful Eleia .” She breathes out and I blush , I knew I looked better than what I usually do , but I didn’t think I looked beautiful .

It’s nice to hear such positive comments instead of the screaming and yelling .

“Thank you .”

We stare at one another for the longest time , her smile just growing wider as her eyes tear up .

“Don’t cry .” I roll my eyes before walking to her , almost tripping .

“s**t .” I mutter as I steady myself and she giggles before I tug her into my arms , holding her against me .

“We’re okay .” I smile , because even if all of this is good and healthy for us , I know that we feel the same .

We are waiting for the other shoe to drop , we are waiting for something to go bad , for someone to hurt us .

“I know that .” She nods before pushing me away .

“Let’s not ruin the dress .” She holds her hands up as if she’ guilty , making me giggle .

“I’d ruin the most expensive dress for you any day .” I beam , turning and I pull my hair to my front .

“Can you just zip that up ?” I sigh and she does , without hesitation .

The back is lace , it’s genuinely beautiful.

“All dressed and ready to rule this pack .” Rosie mutters and I could hear the emotion in her tone , she wants to cry .

I slowly turn to face her again , “What’s wrong ?” I ask , feeling guilty .

Why am I chosen to be a Luna and not her ?

We’re both from the same situation , we were both slaves , why am I higher than her ?

“Nothing , I’m just so happy that we’re here and I really think that you are going to make an amazing Luna Eleia , you were born for it . You have courage and strength that I never had and I always saw you as my leader , my comforter , my rock and look at you now …” her hands press together in front of her lips , her eyes teary , “You are going to be a rock for all these people .” She chokes a bit kn her own tears and I wave my hand in front of my eyes , trying not to ruin the little make up I had put on .

I put on red eye shadow and mascara and it made my forest coloured eyes pop .

“Thank you .” I force a smile , I want to smile for real , but with each ticking second getting closer to the time , I get more nervous , more scared that I’m going to fail , but that’s just the little part and from what I have learned , fear is the strongest emotion .

Not love , fear because no matter how much you love someone , that little sprinkle of fear will always have you running away first , but it’s just an emotion .

It’s not going to win .

“We have to get going .” Rosie mutters and I inhale a deep breath , nodding .

I hurriedly pad over to where I shoes lay in front of the bed , sitting down before slipping my feet into the white stiletto’s .

“Okay , I’m ready .” I smile , tossing my curled hair behind my shoulders and they swing as I strut to the door , Rosie hot on my heels in her short baby blue dress .

“That’s a cute dress by the way .” I mention as we walk down the stairs and she blushes , looking down , “Thanks .” I smile , feeling nervous as we inch closer and closer .

Aiden took over everything , the decorations and food and I know what the things look like , but not together .

I pace the foyer , feeling myself sweat .

“Hey , calm down .” Rosie waves me with a paper and I giggle , rolling my eyes .

“Can you just go look if everything’s okay outside ?” I ask , picking at my red painted nails .

“Sure .” She turns , opening the door , she pokes her head out first before looking around and leaving me inside with my thoughts.

Everything is going to be fine .

This will all work out .

Aiden will help me .

He will teach me .

The door opens and Rosie smiles at me , “They’re waiting for you .” She beams and my smile falls , “Am I late ?” I ask worriedly , striding forward in a hurry .

Her hands shoot up , halting me in my steps , “Calm down , no , you aren’t late . Relax , take a breath .” She demands and she feels like my support system .

I shake my hands and shoulders before relaxing , nodding as I take in a breath .

“I’m ready .” I smile and she opens the door , holding it open for me and the sun shining into my eyes makes me winch as I walk out of the house and there are red rose pedals thrown from the door , snow scraped aside , making an isle and my eyes water as I walk to the stage built .

Walking up to the black , silver and white decorated prop , my heart hammers in my ears and when I look at Aiden , wearing a fully black tuxedo , my heart explodes for him .

He’s so handsome , so breathtaking .

“Hi .” I whisper as he holds out his hand and I take it , smiling at him nervously .

He only winks before kissing my cheek and when I turn , the entire pack was watching me , their eyes piercing into me , all of them .

I glance down to the front where Rosie stands next to Stefan , holding his hand and I’m happy for her .

She looks happy and that was the goal , to always protect her .

“We are gathered today to announce our alpha’s mate , Eleia .” The elder motions to me with an open hand I smile , my chest heaving as I glance around , focusing on my breathing as I look at Rosie .

“Will you accept your new Luna ?” The elder asks and I gulp .

I did not know that they had to accept me , if I knew that , I would have gone out and met them , I would have tried , but it’s too late now .

My eyes widen when all of them bow their heads , showing respect and acceptance and it’s like my lungs automatically fill with oxygen so that I can breath .

I think it’s rare when people don’t accept a Luna because each pack needs one , each pack craves one .

A Luna makes the pack stronger , faster and keep them together .

It’s like a mother for everyone and that roll makes my heart warm because I want to do this , I can do this .

“Settled , come here .” The elder calls me and I gulp as Aiden gives my hand to the older woman and I pad towards her , stopping beside her .

“Eleia , will you accept this pack ?” She asks .

“I will .”

“Will you love and lead them ?” She asks

“I will do that with my entire heart .” I smile and a shiver runs down my spine as I feel Aiden’s eyes on my back .

The lace covers the almost fully healed scars , but him and I both know that they are still there .

“Then congratulations Eleia , you are the new Luna of the Golden wolf pack .” She begins to clap her hands and everyone raises their head , clapping their hands and I smile , before she grabs my hand and slices my palm , making me scream in horror and I try to jerk my hand back , but her grip is tight and I relax a bit as Aiden’s hands rest on either side of my waist .

“Calm down .” He whispers before his hand slides down my arm , grabbing my wrist and he turns my palm downwards and my b***d pools into the cup underneath my hand .

My hand instantly heals and Aiden squeezes my waist before standing next to me , slicing his own palm to let b***d mix with mine .

“Relax .” He shrugs it off and I guess by the looks on everyone’s faces , this is normal .

It would have been nice of him to tell me all of this .noveldrama

Aiden sips from the cup and my face scrunches up in disgust before he hands it to me , “It’s not that bad , just one small sip .” He gulps , wiping the single drop of b***d that’s dripping from the edge of his l*p .

I stare mesmerized by the single act that has my cheeks heating and I take a sip absentmindedly , forgetting it’s b***d and the rustic taste makes goosebumps erupt all over .

Everyone starts to cheer and my shoulders raise as my body stiffens at the loud clapping and screaming and I can’t help but smile at the amount of gratitude in my heart .