I rejected the alpha for being a bully

Chapter 1

I walked out of the store , minding my own business when a firm broad shoulder brushed through me and pushed me hard enough that I fell down.

The contents of my bag was scattered all over the floor and I threw my black long hair sideways so I could see who the culprit was and I furrowed my brow in anger. I narrow my hazel eyes at the familiar sheet eating grin and can't stop the growl of hatred that rumbles through me.

Wow dear you should watch where you're going."

Fucking Gabriel .

The alpha son has always been an since we started high school.Now a year after graduation he still find every chance he can to torment me.it used to be throwing my homework into pool or "accidentally" shoving my books out of my hands or pushing me into lockers.i don't know how many bruises i came home with after he"ran into me" with his shoulder .

On top of all that were the unusual names he'd call me.ugly,bitch,slut,whore.Dear was pretty tame compare to the rest of them,but he only used it because he knows I hate it.it wouldn't have been so bad if he treats everyone like shit,but he and his merry group of men that followed him around like disciples only torture a selected few of us. Those of us more focused on the strength of our mind, rather than our body.

Sure I could fight. Both my parents are warrior's , They made sure I could hold up on my own , but I never made a show like other teenager's , showing off around the training ground like a peacock was never appealing to me ,so I was labeled different and punished accordingly .

Now, looking up at my tormentor and the three other wolves following him around like dogs on leashes I'm reminded of just how much I hate these guys.

"Fuck off, Gabriel" I sneer through clenched teeth as I collect my stuff from the floor and stand to my full height , which is still considerably shorter than him. He chuckled and looked around at his buddies .

"Excuse me, Dear ? I don't think I heard you correctly ." He says with a hint of amusement in his voice . I square my shoulders and make eye contact with him. Refusing to lower my gaze in a way to show my disrespect for him.

"I told you to fuck off". I responded to him sharply . I see his eyes darkening in anger as he takes a few steps closer to me .

"You will like that won't you"? If I let you sleep with me . What a slut". He says his friends Burst out in laughter . I could feel my face go red but I didn't bring down my stare.

"I wouldn't touch you with a ten feet pole. Even if it has a condom on it . I feel bad for your mate . She is sure to be disappointed ." I spit at him and he growls before his expression turns into amusement .

"No ,Dear. My mate will love me. I bet she will throw herself at me. I will have her marked and mated within an hour of meeting her." He says with full confidence and pride. I can't help but roll my eyes at him.

"I hope she rejects you. I don't know her but I can tell the poor deserve a better mate. I said while holding his gaze.

He is very much pissed at the moment that he could destroy anything close to him. His usual dark emerald green darken to the shade of his wolf as he growl slowly on every breath he takes .

"Submit. Like the pathetic bitch you are. He growls,his voice lower as it mixes with that of his wolf. I stood my ground praying that my body doesn't betray me. I knew he could hear my pounding heart ,but I refused to show my fear.

Let it go, Gabriel." one of his jerk friends says.

Yes, she is not worth it, one of his friends added.

Gabriel shakes his head and comes out of his half shift position . His body stopped radiating with anger and his eyes were clear again.

Perfect little Rachel . Always thinking you are better than everyone else. One of these days someone is going to knock you off for real . Gabriel said mockingly . I just rolled my eyes again, knowing nothing makes an alpha angry than being disrespected.

Funny, Gabriel I could say the same for you." I mutter before turning on my heels to leave.

Sure I walked in the wrong direction , but I wasn't going to turn back and let him know that . Instead I walked into a small book store thankfully my friend Helen was working there.

That looks like an intense fight between you and the alpha. She says," Helen has always been observant , but a small bookstore with a large window facing the main street of the pack didn't hurt.

I'm so tired of him, Helen . I can wait till my eighteenth birthday . Once I find out that my mate isn't in this pack I am leaving and never coming back here. I can't watch it burn down with that bully in charge." I rant angrily as I help my friend with her work

"Slow down there tiger .You are putting the tags on the wrong books . And you can't just leave the pack ,you need the alpha's permission".

"You think he won't ,'' I asked seriously and Helen sigh's.

" You know he has been eyeing you to take over the pack intelligence department.

You are wicked smart and can sense patterns so easily that it is creepy. You did be great at planning attack's , helping with defense, warrior training and patrol schedule.wolves like you don't come along often. I don't think he just let you go."she says bluntly and sigh's.

Fuck me for being so smart.

"Yeah, well maybe he would feel differently after he hears what I feel about his son . I shrug and Helen gasps .

You wouldn't ,she challenges but all I gave her was a smirk .

Chapter 2

"If it meant a difference between me getting out of this pack or not,I will tell the alpha what an arrogant selfish son is and what a disgrace he would be to man's legacy.

" Are you trying to get out of the pack or are you trying to get yourself killed? She asked but I couldn't help but laugh at her words.

Just out to find my mate and get away from everyone who ever called me names. I said irritatedly, arranging the books more aggressively.

Kate gave me a sad look and parted my shoulder to console me.

I understand how you feel but this has got nothing to with the books you are taking it out on.

"All will end in three more days,'' I said to her happily.

Rachel

Waking up on my eighteenth birthday was a beautiful dream come true for me.

I made a little extra preparation, as I dress for the morning compulsory training. I wasn't even upset about it in any way like I always would be. Even my wolf was excited because today was the first time she will be shifting.

I couldn't wait for the training to end. As I was eager to search for my mate if he was in the pack. It was a common tradition that a newly shifted wolf would find their mate on their eighteenth birthday. If their mate isn't in the pack they would travel to other packs I search for. But it is a common thing to find their mates nearby. I bounced down the stairs excitedly and my parents gave me a warm smile.

"Happy birthday" they both said excitedly as they gave me warm hugs. My dad kissed my forehead like he would always do since I was a young girl. I would really miss them if I were to leave the pack to search for my mate, I had always thought of the possibility since I was young. I had always hoped and prayed that my mate should be in the same pack with me, so that I wouldn't have to leave my parents.

But due to the constant bullying, the love I have for the pack keeps reducing day by day.

Who do you think your mate would be?

My mom asked with a curious face as I tried to take a bite of my food.

I don't know, and I don't think he is in this pack. My parents frowned when I said that.

" Why would you say that,they asked me"

Everyone in this pack treats me like trash. Do you think any of them would ever be my mate? I replied to them.

Well I was always close to your dad for years and I never knew he was going to be my mate back then. My mum said and they both smiled.

Or your mate might be younger than you, my dad added and I rolled my eyes at his words.

You know it is not a common thing for a female wolf to be older than her mate. Male wolves have always been older since history.

That is why the alpha isn't worried when his son can't find his mate. My dad said and I nodded.

I pity whoever she is, it has been nice since he had been gone in search of his mate in other packs . I said while I was excited it was peaceful while he wasn't around. My parents both grin at me.

Sweetheart be nice, he is our next alpha. The thought gives me goosebumps ,as I hug my parents goodbye.

Mind link us immediately when you find your mate. My mom shouted after me as I found my way to the training ground.

I'm one of the first wolves there which has never happened , since I train at home I hate coming to the mandatory training.

But today is different because I am so excited with the thought of meeting my mate .

I was warming up and running around the track a little.

When I rounded the bend and got closer to the forest an amazing smell of citrus and vanilla hit me. My heart begins to race and the sweat from my run drips down my back and in between my breasts which cause me to shiver. I stopped running and looked around to confirm it.

" Mate"

I was disappointed that my mate is here in the pack. I didn't make any move to investigate who my mate was and I tried to run back ,but before I could do so I heard shuffling footsteps in the fallen leaves and a man emerged from the forest.

"Gabriel"

My whole body froze at that moment.

No this can't be real I kept thinking to myself even my wolf is unhappy about this.

Gabriel walked towards me, he was wearing a black workout shorts with a sheepish look on his face.

His hand at the back of his head" Even asshole could have nervous tick"

"Hey Rachel" he says and his voice causes my body to awake in pleasure.

He walked slowly towards me,like I could run at any time.

Which in all fairness I could run.

He stopped a few feet away from me as his eyes traveled my body before darkening. That immediately pulled me out of my lustful haze and made me feel sick. I crossed my arm across my bare waist, praying my nipples won't harden under his prying eyes.

"Umm can we talk? He asked shyly and it took a moment for his word to sink in.

Talk? Does he want to talk to me? Am I hearing things? The thought almost made me laugh. But I still can't find words to say, as I continue to look at him.

Can we like to start over? Can you forgive me for the ways I treated you in the past and give me a chance to be a good mate? He asked shyly and oxygen rushed from my lungs.

I looked at him with a broad chest, chiseled abs, strong jawline, shaggy brown hair and beautiful blue eyes.

Chapter 3

He is so handsome on the outside,but ugly on the inside. I thought over his request for a moment, should I forgive him? The pain he caused me, the fear,the insult,the names, the tears I cried for him treating me like trash for no other reason than because i'm different. I could feel his nervousness as he tried to take another step closer to me.

"Can you just say something?

Please, Rachel? He pleaded and nothing has ever sounded so beautiful as the sound of my name coming out of his mouth. I smiled a little as I took a step towards him.

"Gabriel". I said and he visibly shuddered at the sound of his name coming from my mouth. I reach out my hands to cup his cheeks and spark erupts all the way down my arms. The pull was intense and my wolf thought of him as marking us. His eyes widen as he lean forward into my touch, obviously enjoying the touch.

I think I can give you a chance, I said quietly and I could hear him let out a breath of relief. He takes the hands off his face and places a kiss on my palm before resting them on his chest, covering it with both his hands.

"Really? He asked hopefully. I gave him another wide smile.

Before narrowing my eyes and growling at him, ripping my hands away from him. He furrowed his brows in confusion as I took a step back.

"No". I said his face dropped in sorrow. It hurt me deeply, deeper than I thought it would, the mate bound is much stronger than I thought ,but that only hardened my heart.

"I Rachel I reject you Gabriel as my mate". I yelled at him. He fell to the ground in pain clutching his chest. Now I know what to expect when he accepts my rejection.

The feeling I had towards him minutes ago was severed. I felt nothing but the hatred I had for him for years. I will mourn the loss of my mate later but for now there are more important things to handle. Gabriel staggered back to his feet, with a mixture of grief and betrayal. I felt nothing.

"Accept my rejection Gabriel '' I screamed but he ignored me. I pounded my fist on his back dragging him to turn around.

"What? After all these years of treating me like trash now you can't face me?

Pathetic, I yelled at him and he turned around. I continued my assault on him, but he did nothing to stop me.

"If this is what you need to make you feel better, then continue". He said In a tiny tone, then I stopped hitting him, letting out a small sob in the process . His eyes widen as tears trail down my face. He reached out to wipe it off but I didn't allow him.

This is what you have done to me, I said angrily " you turned me into someone I am not. Just accept my rejection Gabriel. Do one kind thing for me,I begged . His eyes were mist with tears. He took one last long look at me before shifting at that spot and running into the woods.

Rachel

I watched as he ran into the forest, standing still in shock. Once he was gone my resolve was totally broken and fell to the ground crying my eyes out. Luckily I followed him into the forest, away from prying eyes.

Am not crying for him. "Hell no" Am only mourning the loss of my mate. My hope, the mate I was looking forward to having. I would have cherished my mate so much.

If it had been someone else.

I have no idea why he didn't accept my mate's rejection. He never liked me to begin with. I couldn't imagine the mate bound changing his feelings for me. Am very sure that wasn't the case for me.

I can feel my wolf whinnying in my head, but she wasn't mad at me. She agrees with my decision and respects it.

I eventually stopped crying and pushed myself out of the forest finding my way home. I missed the training, but I think the alpha would give me a pass considering my situation. I scoffed at thought, what would his reaction be? I can't help but wonder. Or maybe Gabriel won't tell him at all, maybe he will pretend as if he never found his mate. I would like it that way I will be able to travel out of the pack, pretending to look for my mate. That way I can escape the pack without having to see him again.

The idea warmed me up and I decided to talk to him about it later. I arrived home, took a shower and changed into comfortable clothes. When suddenly I hear a knock on the door. I answered it when I opened the door, it was our beta. He is a guy with a well built body. The scar on his cheek does nothing but add to his intimidating aura.

"Afternoon beta" I bare my neck in submission. What brings you to this humble abode this afternoon? I asked. He furrowed his brow with suspicion at me then urged me to follow him.

"Alpha would like to see you" is all he said as he walked back to the SUV. He turned back and looked at me questioningly again when he realized that I wasn't following him. I cleared my throat before speaking.

" Is it because I missed this morning's training? Am really sorry I overslept. I will make it up this week, do two extra sessions. No need for you all to go out of your way for me." I said brightly" trying to sneak back into the house. The beta growls at me pointing at the SUV. He is a man of few words.

I sat in the front seat waiting for him to take off. The drive to the pack house takes only about ten minutes and it looks nearly deserted.