LYCAN Alpha Rejected Mate

Ava~~~

Chapter 1

In my heart, the agony that seethed inside me was irreparable.

How could he, how could he do that to me with the sister of his Beta in just two weeks of our marriage?Was it because I am weak or was it because I didn't let him have sex with me till he marked me? All the promises he made to me, was it all a joke?

I am done living this facade and hell of life.

Pain surged through me, emotions gnashing viciously, forcing back the tears that threatened to spill, I sluggishly dragged my suitcase out making deafening noise with my feet as I bundled my things with the help of my hand maid.

Walking towards the hallway, I saw him coming towards me. Right now I didn't care even if he apologized, all I could think of now was going back to my father's pack.

"You can't leave Ava" He called, his expression squinting to anger as he kicked out the suitcase.

"What ! , you should be on your knees pleading but you're not even the least apologetic for what you did Jace" I clenched my fists in anger, even though I was wolfless, I was the daughter of the Beta in the Red Moon pack but got bethroted to the Alpha of the Blood Moon pack due to circumstantial reasons.

I had learnt Martial arts to enhance myself since I couldn't transform into my wolf. I was remarkably weak even though I came from a strong linage.

"You can't leave because I've sold you off" He spat out without remorse.

"You... did what?" I asked, my ears twitched in their corners at another shocking revelation.

"I had a contract marriage deal with the Lycans Alpha to hand you over in exchange for an alliance" His voice held no remorse as those words left his lips. My heart crumbled to a million pieces.

What in the world was happening to me?

"You contracted me with the Lycans ruthless Alpha?" I asked my voice breaking down. I couldn't believe what was happening to me right now. I slumped down to the floor.

"How dare you contract me ...for a mere alliance Jace?" I asked in tears trying to incubate every unfortunate incidence that has met me today.

"Wasn't cheating on me enough Jace, why would you sell me off, am I that disposable?" My heart ached, trying to repress the horror that shot through my mind. I shivered at the thought of being sold to a ruthless maniac who saw wolves as pleasurable retribution and lowly beings.

"I needed to be on the good side of the Lycan Alpha, he needed someone to act as a Luna for him, so I contracted you in exchange for alliance !"

"You'll do as I say Ava, if you do not comply, I will kill her right in front of you " He warned dangerously, the look on his face wasn't funny as he grabbed the neck of my maid Lily, twisting it murderously.

He knew I was soft- hearted enough to the point of even caring for ants. He trapped me, forcing me to make a decision with the life of my precious lily on a thin thread.

"Stop Alpha Jace pls stop" I cried, my emotions betraying my voice as it came out faintly but sharp.

"I'll do it.. I'll go so pls stop this madness"

He let go of her and she slumped down to the floor, weak.

"Are you okay lily" I asked as I ran over to her fragile body, my tears tainting her delicate face in vertical rails.

"You're a coward, a weakling Alpha" I stood up in anger facing him.

"You're just a shadow of yourself hiding under the primace of an alliance and you know what,..I regret ever knowing you"

"Right now,, I curse myself a multitude times for knowing such a dumbass like you !" I screamed. I knew my words hit him hard but he feigned ignorance.

"Get yourself ready, a car awaits you" He said turning to leave and I watched in agony his fading footsteps.

"It's okay my lady" I heard the voice of my handmaid trying to soothe me.

"He..he gave me out to the ruthless Lycans Alpha oh I'm dead Lily" I sobbed slumping to the cold ground once more and hugging my maid tightly.

"How could he betray me like this...in the worst possible way"

"Stop crying my lady pls, we have to leave, you'll get past it soon enough " She said trying to comfort me but I knew deep down, she was scared herself. She was like a sister to me and, ever since I was little, she knew and felt my every emotions.

"Okay" I nodded picking my pitiable self up from the floor and heading for the hall entrance with lily trailing behind me.

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Guards were stationed at the entrance of the black limousine car as I approached, they made way for me as I climbed up into the limousine, the ac in the car calmed my nerves. I looked out through the glass tinted window and saw Jace Beta, Louis, coming towards the car.

"I'll be escorting you for the journey to the Lycans pack my lady" He said bowing slightly. I knew it was Jace that sent him to make sure I wouldn't run away.

"There's no need for the formalities Louis, I'm just a negotiable pawn for you and your Alpha"

"I'm more or less a prisoner so do not atone respect to my name Louis" I spat out rather harshly shifting my gaze towards my maid.

"Go back Lily, go back to Red Moon pack and live your life" I propelled but she shook her head negatively in objection.

"Lily, I can't have you suffer with me, it'll break me to see you get hurt so pls go back to the pack, that is an order " I sternly said.

"I'm sorry to disobey you my lady but I'm not leaving you all alone, wherever you go, I go, I'll follow you my lady" She said her voice breaking down. I knew she was about to cry and just then a drop of tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Oh Lily, pls" I sobbed but she shook her head negatively still firm to her words.

"Get in the car" I said and she blinked her lids in shock, the guards gave me a questioning look but I didn't care as I pulled her into the car and made her sit. After all, we were both females and Lily was a beautiful girl. It wouldn't be nice if I enjoyed the ride alone.

I looked out of the glass window again but then the Beta was no longer there, releasing the breath I've been holding for a long time, the door closed and just immediately, the car took off making squashing sounds in rythm to the portholes on the tared road.

Soon enough, sleep took over and I gave in to the darkness that called me.

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I heard different voices of people as my eyes slightly shut open. A sizzling headache attacked and throbbed my head. I couldn't quite fathom what was happening outside. Beside me was the sleeping lily. I didn't want to wake her up so I quietly stood, shimmering my steps not to make a sound.

The car was opened and I got out as my feet met the ground. A cold breeze washed my skin and I realized that we were in a new surrounding.

Wait! Could it be that we've arrived at the Lycans pack. Fear seethed inside me, looking up I saw Jace Beta standing inches apart from a very fat man who dressed like a Butler.

This place looked medieval and felt more like nature apart from the gigantic white houses and towers that surrounded the place. Rumors had it that the Stone Blood Lycans pack were the wealthiest pack in history that deals with natural resources and Gold milling.

But then amidst my conflicting thoughts, a scent washed my senses.

An entirely enticing scent.

The scent pulled me in, forcing the urge to go after it

What was that?

The compulsion to find it was plausibly impossible to ignore. My feet moved on it's own, my wolf excited jumping in ecstasy at the refined scent that hit our nose and just then I felt my limbs reshape, ribs cracking and reforming its self. I fell to ground in pain as my head turned furry with my legs and hands now replaced with sharp paws.

What was happening, could I be changing into my wolf form? I cried out. The pain was excruciating as I tried hard to muffle my lips from screaming. And finally, I shifted to my utmost surprise. For the first time, my wolf surfaced to nature.

I was elated and confused at the same.

My joy knew no bounds.

But why did it just show up now?

Why did my wolf surface on inhaling this scent? All my life, I've tried so hard to force it out yet all my attempts yielded futility but I can't believe I'm staring at my wolf right now.

Indeed she was a beautiful one. With her white paws formed like stripes and stretching in vertical rails towards her brownish furs. Her dim yellow pupil glittering in her sparkling white eye balls.

I became anxious, what if something bad happens to her? I tried taking over but it was already too late as she soared high into the sky and took off to direction of the scent.

She was surprisingly fast and quick.

She shook her head trying to focus only on the scent.

A group of people dressed in Royal regalia sat round a table sipping their drinks but then I invaded the scene with my sudden intrusion, my eyes focused on the one man that sat at the left side of the table with no notable expression on his demeanor.

I could only see his back view.

A low growl emanated from my lips as I walked closer to him. I felt the piercing gazes on my whitish-brown fur yet I advanced forward.

But something shocking happened.

Tilting his eyes to my direction, I didn't miss the glint of shock, surprise and anger that smeared his face.

He scrambled up from where he sat and took off with me in an inhumane speed, changing into its own gigantic form. I couldn't ascertain any other thing on the way but I knew we ran past multitudes of people.

I inhaled his scent; a pure mixture of Almond, pine and Earth.

Reaching a serene environment, he halted and in a swift he shifted to his human form and tossed me to the cold ground.

I winced in pain but with my sharp gaze, I took in every part of his body physique; Pure sparkling gray eyes with flecks of green, smooth jawline, plump pink lips, perfect abs, long lashes, perfectly shaped nose, arc-curved thick brows, smooth face, flawless skin, sparkling blue hair and a revealing chiseled six-pack.

His beauty was a sin. My head was spinning as I stared at him and shifting into my human form to take in more of his qualities.

" Mate, mine " I called as I didn't know when the word escaped my lips, trying to cover myself between the sheer grasses as he already had on his regalia on him.

" I Alpha Astra Thrones reject you as my mate". A fierce sharp pain blazed my heart upon the rejection. I felt my head torn away from my flesh as those words left his. Words I never expected, going through rigorous day and facing a lot of emotions, finally finding my mate i thought i will enjoy his comfort, only to hear those words come out of his mouth.

And then it dawned on me, he was the Lycans Alpha.

" If I hear you utter that word from your lips, you'll be met with a fatal consequence "He added making my heart twist with pain even further.

I trembled as shivers ran through my spine at the command of his cold emotionless voice. My mouth dropped with shock as my eyes contained different emotions at the same time, tears threatening to spill out.

What happened? Why? Why? Why did he just straight up reject me without even knowing me.

"Do you understand" He asked but my wolf stubbornly didn't want to succumb to the order but anyways I shook my head in submission not being able to resist an order from the bloodline of Alpha.

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Chapter. 2

ASTRA'S POV

Tree branches scattered the ground under the cold whooshing wind. It was the Eve day for the Lycans. A day where both the mighty and low status Lycans gathered for feasting before the Royal banquet sets. I had personally scheduled this day to introduce a Luna to my lunatic father who wanted to hand over power to my stepbrother, Daemon if I didn't get a wife so I had a contracted marriage deal with one of the wolves Alpha to hand over his Luna in exchange for an alliance.

Now sitting under a giant pear tree which shielded us from the harsh weather with the Royal family; Father, stepmom, stepbrother and step sister who lusted after me, I felt tensed. It wasn't like me to have dinner with them. I hated them all, every single one of them.

"You promised to show us your Luna today Astra but it seems null" Queen Magnet said, mockery evident in her tone. Ever since my heartless father remarried this vicious woman, my hatred heated up for him. Obviously she was trying to get on my nerves but I wasn't going to let it happen. The contracted Luna should have arrived by now since it was already evening.

"Quit Astra if you can't find someone as your Luna, An Alpha without a Luna is baseless" My father remarked upsetting me.

"Baseless you say" I scorned, "I don't think that word suits you father"

"If you actually knew what a Luna meant then you wouldn't have banished her to become a rogue" I flared, I knew exactly the words that could fuel his rage.

"Astra ! " He yelled sitting up but I cared less. I already wanted to upset them so they could end this stupid feast.

But then a beautiful scent washed my nostrils and my wolf rejoiced in ecstasy. I became surprised and shocked at the same time. What could make Baal, my wolf this elated?

Suddenly, I began craving that scent as I felt its hitched breathing loom closer; a pure mixture of Rose milk, vanilla, berries with a splash of mint. This was an entirely new mesmerizing scent and it tugged my senses.

But then a realization hit me. Could this be the mate pull? I couldn't believe it as it dawned on me. I didn't know if I should be sad or happy but one thing I felt was anger. How could the Goddess mate me at a time like this, I made myself clear that I didn't want a mate? Was this a trick or something?

Right now the anger that pulsed through me was like never before. Snapping my head towards the direction of the scent, a brownish-white wolf hurled towards me in a radical speed. Knowing this wasn't going to end well, I spranged up menacingly and let my wolf take over as I took off with the she- wolf not caring about the shock and surprises that glistened the people's faces.

Arriving at the solace grounds, I shifted and threw her to the ground, with her furry head rolling on the sides of the grasses. I felt her sharp gazes and as she shifted to nature, trying to shield herself amongst grasses, she spat out the most disgusting words to me.

"Mate, mine" She called blatantly. I felt so angry. I hated to hear that word.

"I Alpha Astra Thrones of the Lycans pack reject you as my mate " I burled angrily. My beast nudged at me trying to force its way out but I held him in with every ounce. But then, I sensed terror and fear and dejection in her. A sharp pain pierced my heart, enveloping my whole being but I tugged in fiercely masking the emotions

"And if you utter that word anymore from your lips, you'll be met with a fatal consequence" I snarled at her. I felt bad, I wanted to apologise to her, I wanted to cuddle her but I couldn't. It was for the best, I didn't want to be weak or have a weakness. If Father should find out that she was my mate, she'll be dead.

Oh the Moon Goddess, why now? I countered my thoughts not able to ascertain why I'm always met with misfortunes. As a child, I didn't get to have a normal life like other kids, I was always locked up deep in a dark room and now I've adjusted to darkness to the extent I detested light.

I needed to make her fear me, hate me and detest me just like the rumors that spread wide beyond the whole packs of how ruthless I am. I didn't want her to feel anything for me and it would be best if she accepted my rejection, but I couldn't bring myself to force her.

"Do you understand" I further threatened. I felt her shiver at my cold voice, I sensed the horror in her, the sadness in her eyes cut me like a blade, maybe it's just my fate, a fate to hurt everyone by my side. She nodded with tears in her eyes. I felt shattered and unachieved.

"Now go back to wherever you came from and pretend nothing happened"

"I can't because I'm the contracted Luna" She hushed sharply. My mind went hazy in split of seconds. I was shocked to the brim.

What was happening? I asked myself

I think I've asked myself this same question multiple times today.

"You're the contracted Luna?" I asked still not believing the shocking reveal.

"Yes Alpha" She answered. Right now, I was speechless. How did I get stuck in such a bizarre situation. Not knowing what to do, I mind linked my Beta, one of the special abilities I had as an Alpha.

I heard the approaching footstep of someone, it was really getting close and suddenly, I felt the need to protect the witty girl. If she's seen with me then she's gone. I immediately carried her up from the bushy ground, confusion and shock plastered her silhouette face the moment our skin connected, flicks of desires balled in messing with my senses, her scent adding to the torment of the unwavering urges. Running towards an underground clearing we hid there and I peeped up.

"Alpha?" I recognized the voice of my Beta Augus, the moment the footstep breached on the spot I stood before but he wasn't alone, he came with my personal maid Miriam. I released a hitched breathing and came out of the clearing with her. I saw a mixture of surprise and shock on their faces as they stared at our bodies but soon enough, I was going to turn that into sheer sadness.

"Let me have it" I said to Augus as he brought out a neatly folded paper and handed it over to me.

"Here is a list of the contract do's and don't s" I spurted, my voice turning cold and domineering as I threw over the paper to her.

"Read out loud" I demanded harshly.

She flipped through the paper and read " We will display our marriage in front of the Royal house and in public. You shall be adored as the Luna of this pack"

"However, within the pack house and without anyone present, I owe no obligation to treat you as my wife"

"You'll not share the same room, eat or sit with me except for duty purposes"

"I will never mark you and you will never mark me nor involve yourself in my personal life" She stopped, her hands trembling in shock.

"And lastly" I resumed, "You're not permitted to see me or touch anything that belongs to me or do anything without without my permission" I completed narrowing my eyes at Miriam

"Get her ready Miriam, she shall be addressed as the Luna on the banquet tomorrow evening" I ordered and with that I started leaving with Augus trailing behind me as he handed me a robe, I know he must have a thousand and one questions to ask me but I wasn't in the mood for them all.

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Chapter 3

Ava~~~

The evening bustled in ecstasy accompanied with the whooshing cool breeze, looking down from the window in the room I was given to stay, I smiled at how everyone bounced in joy and gracefulness. Surely, the Lycans pack was the lively one and everyone was happy because today was their banquet. At a time, I began to question why rumor tamed it as the most dangerous pack to ever exist amongst lands. The Lycans pack has always been ruled by one linage - the Thrones

"Evening Miss, It's time to get you ready" Miriam's loud voice disrupted my thoughts as she entered the room.

"Okay " I smiled wryly moving out of the window and coming to sit on the bed as she hastily removed my gown leaving me bare with just my pants and bra. I looked down slightly embarrassed.

"How is Lily doing ma'am?" I asked remembering that Lily was assigned to sleep in the maid quaters yesterday.

"She's adjusting well just like you" She smiled at me. I was surprised by her response because I didn't quite understand what she meant but I still kept mute not wanting to be over inquisitive.

"By the way you're pretty with a gorgeous body miss" Miriam complemented and I smiled.

After Miriam applied a few things on my body, I was led to the bathtub. The bathroom was porcelain white and scented of herbs and minerals with hot steams seeping out of it. I drowned deep in the water letting it mud my face and body.

Few minutes later, I came out of the bathtub and dried my hair with a towel then tied it around my chest and went into the room.

Sitting on a chair facing the mirror, Miriam applied some oil on my hair then started brushing it.

"You know things are not usually what they seem to be" Miriam began, I stared at her reflection from the mirror to see her expression not saying a word.

"One day you'll get to understand it all" She smiled, but in between the widened cheeks, I could swear I saw a glint of sadness in her brown eyes.

"You remind me of my long lost daughter so I hope you get through this" She said giving my hair the final touch of greasing before bringing out a floral gown which had diamond stones attached to the edges.

The gown was beautiful. All my life I had never worn anything like this before, even my father never got me something like this. He's lost his love for me a long time ago. He only loved my stepsister.

I wore the gown hastily with the help of Miriam who zipped it at the back.

The gown exposed much of my cleavage as it curved a v line from the armhole. I felt embarrassed on how I was going to wear such exposing outfits to the banquet.

"Isn't this too revealing ma'am" I shyly asked looking down to the tiled floor.

"No it's beautiful" She complimented, giving me the final touch of light make-up on the cheeks.

"Done" Miriam beamed as I stared at my reflection in the glass mirror, my balls almost bulging out of their sockets in surprise.

"Thanks, this is beautiful ma'am"

"Let's go, we're almost running late, let's not get the Alpha angry" She bemused walking briskly towards the door as I trailed behind her.

"What's he like ma'am?" I asked as we strode down the stairways gently.

She looked at me in oblivion not getting who I was talking about.

"I mean what's the Alpha like?"

"Oh..." She mouthed "well he's the Alpha and he's just there miss" She said, I wasn't quite satisfied with her answers but I didn't want to ask further questions.

After few walking down the passage hallway that looked like a labrynth, we stopped in front of a metallic door and Miriam turned to face me.

"After this door, you'll get to meet different Lycans in humor because they're not what they seem to be"

"They're dangerous Ava and I'll advise you to brace up properly and help Astra especially with the Royal family" She hoarsed, I didn't miss the glint of terror in her eyes as she said those words. I was scared but remembering the shackles I've come through, I became determined to face anything behind the closed door.

"I'll lead you to the Royal table and go back to my duty but do not let anyone trample on you" She looked at me, seriousness clearly visible in her eyes as I nodded clutching to my long gown tightly.

"Have this" She said giving me a silver necklace I quickly wore around my neck.

Finally, she opened the door and a whole new feeling overwhelmed me.

Oh heavens, help me !' I muttered glaring my eyes into into top notch oblivion as I gently followed Miriam carefully. I didn't want to see anyone at all so I stared into space, looking at nothing in particular. I could feel the piercing gazes on me as each strand of hair on my skin already stood erect. The chandelier hung in the ceilings together with the dark- red lights, casted the hall with a warm yet dangerous gloomy look. Everywhere was serene, only the faint whispers and clinking of glasses and ceramics could be heard.

Arriving at a three step stair, we climbed up and looking up, I saw a familiar group of people dressed in Royal attires immersed in their conversation until their eyes landed on mine.

"Greetings Alpha king" Miriam hailed tugging my sleeves behind trying to pull my attention to do same but my eyes was already in scrutiny, searching for the one person I wanted to see but couldn't find him.

Where was he? He was supposed to be here.

Miriam tapped my shoulders, snapping me out of my trance.

"Bow to the Alpha King, he's Astra's father" She whispered in my ear and I shifted my gaze to the scary looking man who shot lustful glances at me as he stared at my cleavages. I felt irritated and wanted to puke covering my cleavages from his predating luscious eyes.

The fuck, why would he stare at me like that?

"Greetings umm..Alp.. Alpha King" I stuttered feeling three sharp eyes gaze at me. One had a lustful grin on his cheeks while the two other females gave me a murderous look like they wanted to tear me apart.

"Why do you keep my Luna standing Miriam" I heard a sweet voice ring behind me. I knew who it belonged to and I was happy. I twirled around excited to see him. He approached swiftly with someone I recognized as his Beta trailing behind him. His cologne ripped through the air, muffing my senses to proudness.

If only fate was fair enough, I would scream to the whole world that he was my mate but remembering his rejection, I regained my stance.

"You May go Miriam, I'll take it from here" He said and with that Miriam bowed and left.

He turned to face me, flashing a smile at me and my heart skipped, even if it was fake, I still couldn't retract my heart from racing staring at his handsome figure.

He was just too handsome for me.

"Greetings father, permit us to sit with you " Astra said with a smirk, I could feel the tensed atmosphere between them as he grabbed my hands and made for the sit opposite his father.

I sat down and he sat beside me still clinging to my hands.

"You got a mutt as a mate Astra " Kalha ,a girl I later realized was Astra's stepsister said amidst the silence getting everyone hooked to the brim. A pure mixture of hate and jealousy clearly visible in her eyes as she stared at me.

But wait, why would she be jealous? It's wasn't like I was marrying her boyfriend or something.

"Even with the silver necklace she wore, I could still scent her weak wolf" She continued as everyone's eyes widened in shock.

"You got a werewolf, I mean a weak one at that as your Luna Astra?" The king growled at Astra who seemed to care less.

"I forbid that from happening in the Thrones bloodline" He bawled angrily hitting his hands on the table and attracting everyone's attention.

Right now, everyone in the hall turned towards us. "You do not get to choose whom I want as my Luna father, and as a matter of fact, I'm taking her in" Astra challenged getting pissed.

"I do not care what you have with the werewolves but she is my Luna" I felt proud the moment he said those words but deep inside me, I knew it was just a facade.

I sensed that things wasn't going to end well. I didn't know why I'm usually unfortunate anywhere I go but this time around, I wasn't going to let my bad lucks kick in and ruin things once again.

"You can't take a weak she wolf as a lu...."

"I am not weak !!!!" I yelled furiously cutting off the queen and standing up to my feet, right now everyone in the hall stood up in anticipation as shock bewildered their faces.

"Do you not fear what this mutt could do to you right now" I growled angrily at the Kalha girl not caring about the consequences I would face later. Right now I was really angry and mad.

Why would they call me weak?

In a blink, next to me, kalha shifted and attacked me from behind taking me off balance as furious growls emanated from her lips. Everyone scampered to a corner watching her as she scratched and bit me mercilessly. I didn't want to make a shift because even if I did, I wouldn't be able beat the ferocious she- lycan that attacked me. I let her feed on my blood, tearing my skin to akin. Painful yelp tore through my lips as she bit my neck.

"Stop !" Astra ordered amidst the fight but the she- lycan snarled at him daring him for a challenge as she scratched his legs with her claws drawing out blood.

I lost it.

I lost every bit of retreat and sanity as she hurt my mate.

How dare she hurt him?

I dropped on all fours and shifted. I soared high and attacked her fiercely with my sharp claws digging deep into her skin as my fangs crushed her limb bones. Terrified yelp elicited from her lips and horror seethed inside everyone in the hall as I tore her limbs apart and she was forced to shift and became unconscious.

Satisfaction consumed me as I watched her unconscious body on the floor but just as I was about to retreat, an angry snarl burled behind me.

I spun around and met the furious eyes of the King glaring at me.

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