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 .

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 .Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.