Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by His Enemy

Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by His Enemy

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On her 18th birthday, the heroine discovers the Alpha is her mate-but he rejects her in front of the entire pack for being "weak and powerless." Heartbroken, she runs away, only to be saved by the rival Alpha of another pack. He marks her, protects her, and helps her unlock her true power. But when her first mate regrets his rejection, a war begins-over her. ---

Chapter 1 The Rejection

The night I had been waiting for all my life finally arrived.

The moon hung high above the clearing, silver light spilling across the gathered crowd. The air buzzed with anticipation; whispers, laughter, and footsteps merged into a restless hum that made my heart race even faster.

I stood near the edge of the ceremony grounds, my palms clammy despite the cool night breeze. This was it-the night I turned eighteen. The night the Moon Goddess herself would reveal my fated mate. Every wolf in the pack dreamed of this day, and now it was finally mine.

I tried to steady my breathing, but excitement and fear tangled inside me until I felt like I was floating. My chest rose and fell quickly, as if my body already knew that everything was about to change.

I smoothed my trembling hands down the skirt of my pale-blue dress. It wasn't fancy-nothing compared to the gowns some of the other girls wore-but it was mine. Aunt Clara had sewn it for me, insisting I looked "ethereal" in blue. I wanted to believe her, though part of me feared that no matter what I wore, I'd always look like the pack's fragile orphan girl.

But tonight, none of that should matter. Tonight, the Moon Goddess would prove I belonged.

"Selene!" My cousin Lila hissed, waving from a group of girls. "Come stand with us!"

I shook my head quickly. My nerves were too tangled to join their chatter. If I opened my mouth, I might throw up.

The drums began to beat at the edge of the clearing. My heart lurched at the sound. One by one, the conversations died down, until only the steady rhythm filled the night. The crowd parted, and all eyes turned toward the raised platform where the Alpha stood.

Kael.

The sight of him made my chest tighten. Even before the mate bond, I knew he was everything a wolf could want. He towered above most men, broad-shouldered, strong, and devastatingly handsome beneath the moonlight. His hair, dark as midnight, framed a face carved with sharp lines and an expression that rarely softened. He was only twenty-three, yet already the Alpha of our pack. Feared. Respected. Desired.

And tonight, one lucky woman would be bound to him forever.

I swallowed hard, my mouth dry. I didn't dare imagine it, but deep down, my heart whispered a dangerous wish: Please, Moon Goddess... let it be me.

---

The ceremony began with the Elder's chant, words in the ancient tongue flowing over us like wind. Couples stepped forward one after another, sparks igniting as bonds were revealed. Each time, the crowd cheered, the air filling with joy and envy alike.

I tried to pay attention, but my eyes kept sliding back to Kael. He stood with the authority of a king, his expression unreadable, his hands clasped behind his back. His wolf aura radiated strength so potent it made the air vibrate. He was everything I wasn't-strong, sure, untouchable.

"Next." The Elder's voice rang out. My name echoed across the clearing.

"Selene."

My heart stopped. My knees wobbled, but somehow I moved forward, each step heavy with the weight of destiny. Gasps rippled through the crowd. Whispers chased me like shadows.

"She's the orphan girl."

"Too weak. She can't even shift yet."

"The Alpha won't accept her..."

I bit down on my lip, forcing myself to block them out. My hands trembled as I climbed the steps, until I stood before Kael. His eyes-piercing, silver-gray-met mine. The bond snapped into place instantly.

Sparks raced across my skin, igniting every nerve, setting my soul on fire. My breath caught. My heart thundered. This was it-proof from the Moon Goddess herself. He was mine. My fated mate.

A smile, shaky but radiant, tugged at my lips. "Kael... we're-"

"Enough."

His voice cut like a blade, cold and final.

The crowd fell silent. My smile froze, confusion spreading through me like ice.

Kael's gaze hardened. "The Moon Goddess may have made you my mate, Selene. But I do not accept you."

The words slammed into me with the force of a blow. My stomach twisted. My lungs seized.

"I reject you."

Gasps erupted around us. The sound tore through the night, cruel and sharp. My vision blurred, tears stinging my eyes, but I forced myself to stand tall. "W-What?" My voice cracked, too small, too broken. "You... you can't mean that."

"I mean every word." His tone was merciless, his silver eyes flashing with disdain. "You're weak. Pathetic. You can't even shift. How could someone like you ever be Luna of this pack? I will not bind myself to weakness."

Laughter rippled through the crowd. Whispers turned venomous.

"He rejected her!"

"I knew it!"

"She's worthless."

My knees trembled, but I clenched my fists, nails biting into my palms. My heart screamed inside me, but my pride begged me not to fall apart before them all. "Kael... please. The bond... the Moon Goddess chose us-"

He stepped closer, towering over me, his voice low but sharp enough for all to hear. "The Moon Goddess made a mistake."

The words shattered me. My chest felt hollow, my breath ragged. The sparks I'd felt moments ago burned out, replaced with a pain so deep it sliced through my soul.

I staggered back, tears spilling down my cheeks despite my fight to hold them in. Lila's wide eyes found mine in the crowd, her hand covering her mouth. Even she looked pitying.

Kael turned away from me as if I were nothing. "The ceremony continues. Next."

The Elder hesitated, but one glare from Kael silenced him. Another couple was called forward, as if my world hadn't just been ripped apart.

I stumbled down the steps, my vision hazy, my heart splintering with every step. People whispered, laughed, sneered, but I couldn't hear them clearly anymore. My chest was too tight, my breaths too shallow.

Rejected. By my mate. In front of everyone.

---

I don't remember how I made it to the edge of the clearing. My legs carried me blindly, my tears blurring the world. I pushed through the trees, branches scratching my skin, the cool night air biting at my wet cheeks. My wolf whimpered inside me, wounded, broken, lost.

When I could no longer run, I collapsed against a tree, gasping. My chest ached as if claws had ripped it open. The bond still pulsed faintly, a cruel reminder of what I'd lost, of what he'd thrown away.

"Why?" My voice cracked as I whispered into the night. "Why me? Why would you give me a mate, Goddess, only to let him destroy me?"

No answer came. Only the rustle of leaves and the distant laughter of the pack that no longer wanted me.

I buried my face in my hands and wept.

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Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by His Enemy
1

Chapter 1 The Rejection

26/08/2025

2

Chapter 2 Broken Bonds

28/08/2025

3

Chapter 3 The Enemy Alpha Appears

28/08/2025

4

Chapter 4 The Deal

28/08/2025

5

Chapter 5 Training the Weak Mate

28/08/2025

6

Chapter 6 The First Mark

29/08/2025

7

Chapter 7 The Return of the First Mate

29/08/2025

8

Chapter 8 Love and War

29/08/2025

9

Chapter 9 Whispers of Betrayal

29/08/2025

10

Chapter 10 The Alpha's Promise

29/08/2025

11

Chapter 11 A Test of Power

20/09/2025

12

Chapter 12 Shadows of the Past

20/09/2025

13

Chapter 13 Chains of the Bond

20/09/2025

14

Chapter 14 Blood on the Border

28/09/2025

15

Chapter 15 The Luna Within

28/09/2025

16

Chapter 16 The Gathering Storm

28/09/2025

17

Chapter 17 The Siege of Shadowfang

28/09/2025

18

Chapter 18 Truth and Sacrifice

30/09/2025

19

Chapter 19 The Final Battle

07/10/2025

20

Chapter 20 Luna Queen

07/10/2025

21

Chapter 21 Scars of Victory

07/10/2025

22

Chapter 22 The Ghost of Kael

11/10/2025

23

Chapter 23 Rogues in the Shadows

11/10/2025

24

Chapter 24 A Luna's Trial

22/10/2025

25

Chapter 25 The Moon Trial

22/10/2025

26

Chapter 26 Blood Oath

22/10/2025

27

Chapter 27 The Mark of the Goddess

01/11/2025

28

Chapter 28 The Enemy Within

01/11/2025

29

Chapter 29 Unwanted Desires

01/11/2025

30

Chapter 30 Return of the Rogue Alpha

01/11/2025

31

Chapter 31 The War Council

06/11/2025

32

Chapter 32 Chains of the Moon

06/11/2025

33

Chapter 33 A Wolf's Deceit

06/11/2025

34

Chapter 34 The Burning Village

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35

Chapter 35 Torn Between Bonds

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36

Chapter 36 The Luna's Command

13/11/2025

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Chapter 37 Prophecy of the Blood Moon

13/11/2025

38

Chapter 38 Kael's Capture

13/11/2025

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Chapter 39 The Shattered Bond

13/11/2025

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Chapter 40 The Calm Shadows

13/11/2025