I Rejected You, Alpha

ELEIA’S POV

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Waking up in the light room , something already feels different to the day .

Today I am becoming Luna , I am becoming one of the leaders in this pack and I can’t wait .

I turn around , rolling right into Aiden , who’s still fast asleep .

“Hi .” I beam , hoping he’d shoot open an eye , but he doesn’t , he doesn’t move except for his chest falling and rising as he breathes .

At least he’s alive .

Oh goddess , Stefan !

I roll out of bed , rushing to the bathroom to do my business and when I rush out , I grab shoes and a jersey , putting it on before I make my way out of the house towards the medical building , stomping through the snow .

My legs feel weak when I barge through the snow , the way I have to lift my legs so high makes me weak but once I welcome the warmth of the inside the medical building , I sigh , rubbing my hands together for more heat .

I stride down the hallway , finding Rosie and Stefan still in the room .

“Hi .” I knock on the open door and her eyes lift as she pulls clothes out of a bag and hands them to Stefan wearing a gown .

“Hi .” She smiles happily , relief covering her face .

“Excuse me .” Stefan mutters , walking towards the bathroom to get dressed .

“He okay ?” I ask my tired looking best friend and she nods , smiling .

“Good , you two coming home ?” I ask and my heart dents at the name .

I haven’t had a home in years since I went to live at the pack house , but here I am , already feeling at home , already feeling like I belong in this place .

“Yes . Stefan said he’s going to build us our own home .” She smiles , glancing at the door and joy erupts in my chest , I’m so happy for her .

“It’s going to suck that you’re not going to live in the same house , so he better build it close to ours .” I pout and she giggles , nodding , “Definitely .”

Stefan comes out wearing sweatpants and a jersey , raking his fingers through his hair , “Are you two done being sentimental ?” Stefan deadpans as he grabs his phone from the bedside table of his hospital bed and I nod , sucking the edge of my bottom l*p into my mouth .

“And what are you doing here ? You have a ceremony today . You’re suppose to lay in the bath and get ready , not check up on me .” Stefan scoffs , looking at me like I’m insane and anger begins to brew in my chest as I shake my head at him .

“Don’t be rude , I’m not here for you .” I snap , even though I did want to make sure he’s okay .

“Sure .” He grins and it feels like he’s flirting , but on the other hand , I know he isn’t .

It’s like a force of comfort that he gives me by being so smug .

“Can we just go ?” Rosie yawns as she swings the bag over her shoulder and I nod , turning on my heel .

‘Eleia ?’ Aiden’s panicked voice echoes through my mind .

‘I’m at the medical building with Rosie .’ I inform him , hoping that he would calm down .

It’s like I can feel his anxiety , like a ghost shiver twisting around my spine .

‘Why didn’t yo wake me up ?’ Now he sounds so mad that it makes it feel like a shadow hand is crushing my heart to where it hurts my chest .

‘Come home , now .’ He demands before I could say anything , so I shut the mind link and head back home , doing exactly what I was doing anyway .

Stomping through the snow , Rosie helps Stefan walk , or she wants to but he chuckles , telling her that he’s alright to walk on his own .

As I step through the front door , I’m grabbed by my waist , spun around before I’m pressed to the wall .

Aiden’s baby blues pierce into my orbs , his body towering over me , his one hand on one side of my head , resting against the wall , his other still on my waist , pressing my back into the wall .

“What were you thinking ?” His chest heaves , his eyes flicking between mine as if he might find an answer in them .

“I thought that I needed to check up on my best friend .” I explain and a low grunt escapes his lips before he crashes his lips into mine , pressure building in the back of my head as it’s pushed into the hard wall .

I push my hands against his chest , kicking myself off the wall .

“Stop it , I’m right here , I’m fine , what is the matter with you ?” I ask , stepping towards him as he rubs his fingers across his temple .Content is property of NôvelDrama.Org.

“I was just scared .” He snaps and his eyes glance to the side where Stefan and Rosie stand awkwardly , looking at us in their frozen positions as if we might kill each other .

“What ? You can go .” I snap and Rosie’s eyes widen before she grabs Stefan’s hand and they walk up the stairs .

“What were you scared of ?” I focus back on my mate and his eyes fall shut as his tongue drags over his teeth .

“Nothing , forget I said that .” He shrugs it off and as he turns , I grab his wrist , turning him back to look at me .

“You don’t get to do that .” I shake my head in disapproval , this is ridiculous , we’re going to be mates and he wants to run off like he’s some sort of nobody , like he doesn’t need to tell me things , but I am not going to live my life like that .

I want more than what my previous life had to offer .

“Do what ?” He sounds so tired and I c**k my head at him , pulling him closer to me , which makes him roll his eyes .

“You don’t get to give up on conversations , because we are together .” My shoulders raise as hope fills me , “We don’t get to give up on one another and I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you I was leaving the bed or the house , but why should I ? Isn’t this my home too now ?” I push him and he just blankly stares at me , his eyes flicking between mine , but he doesn’t move anything else .

“Aiden ?”

“Of course this is your house too now , I don’t mind you leaving it , but I need to know where you are . I need to know you’re safe , I need to know that you’re alive .” His eyes widen with each need to know and the action makes me want to roll into a ball and hop into a hole that will protect me .

“Then stop making me feel like I’m still living in your house , where I have to tell you everything , where I feel like a prisoner because if that’s the case , how is it any better than my old pack ?” I snap and hurt flashes through his eyes .

“I can’t believe you just said that .” He paces to the side , anger flashing through his eyes , his hands fisting next to his sides , “My concern to your whereabouts are not because I want control of you , I want to know that you’re safe . That’s all .” His hands shake from fury and I sigh , nodding .

“Okay. I’m sorry .” I admit that I was wrong , seeing his anger face .

“Can you just get ready ? I’ll deal with everything else today .” He rakes his and through his messy hair and I nod , chewing on my bottom l*p before making my way up the stairs .

“But shouldn’t I do it ?” I ask , halting in my steps at the second one .

“No , today is about you . You’re the princess today , so go be one and I’ll be up in an hour or so .” He shrugs and I nod , smiling at him .

I love how I feel when I smile at him , it feels so real , it feels magical , as if the world is applauding me for being with him .

It’s a true gift and I can’t imagine what my life would have been like if I had stayed with Regan .

Aiden and I would never have met , only in an attack perhaps , but if Regan never rejected me , I would never have found the only true love of my life .

I would have missed this , I would never have had a home , I would never have had the chance to be truly happy .

As I pass the hallway , Rosie calls out to me with worried eyes , “Are you okay ?” She asks , looking ready to fight him and I giggle , nodding .

“It’s just miscommunication , we’re figuring it out .” I shrug and she nods , “Are you ready ? It’s a big deal .” She smiles so proudly and it makes me feel whole again .

“I am and I’m really happy that you’re here too .” I smile as I take her hands .

“I would have never met my mate if it weren’t for you and Aiden , thank you .” She looks so in love that it makes my heart skip a beat .

“I guess we owe a thanks to Regan after all .” I shrug and she rolls her eyes , a smile tugging at her lips .

“Not ever going to tell him that , are we ?” She scoffs and I shake my head .

“Hell no , we are never seeing him again .” I smile and she nods , “Good , now get up there , get dressed , get ready and become the best Luna under this sun , because I know you can .” She pulls me into a hug and I can’t help but tear up a bit .

“I love you .” I mutter and she nods , “And I love you .” She sniffs , making me laugh .

“Don’t cry .” I push her back and she wipes her cheek , pointing up the stairs .

“Go .” She demands and I smile before running up the stairs .

Today is the day , today I am going to become Luna , a good one , one that everyone loves and cares for .

This is my home , my heart , my destiny .