The Rejected Omega

nally! She sat up on her mattress with a huge smile of exhilaration. She got up to go have a bath. Even though it was her birthday, her chores weren't going to get themsel

ting to cry tears of joy. I looked up at Ash to thank him again, but he beat me to it. "I should get going now. I'll see you tonight at the festival, okay?" He said, and I nodded. My eyes followed his back until he left the corridor. I returned to my room, humming in a happy tone. My heart was filled with joy again. ___ Hours passed, and I was looking down at the dress I had just worn. It was already time for the festival and I could hear the voices and sounds of people outside the pack house. The huge yard at the center of the Moonshadow territory was always overflowing with thousands of people on the annual festival. I gave myself one last look in the broken hand mirror I had in my hands. I had my dark black hair in a low ponytail, I didn't really have a lot of options when it came to styling my hair, so I opted for the easiest. The purple dress made my Hazel eyes stand out. I always wondered who I got my eyes from. I've never really met any of my parents, so I was quite clueless. I smiled at my reflection one last time before I placed the mirror on my mattress and left my room. I was elated. I could meet my mate today. I was just hoping and praying to the moon goddess that something goes right in my life for once. The yard and streets were filled to the brim with all the members of the pack. I always loved attending the festival simply because I could mix in with the crowd. Of course, the first place I went to was the food stalls. I could eat to my heart's desire. I ate as I watched people dancing to the music, laughing, and enjoying themselves. The best part of the festival to me is always seeing mates unite and hug in joy. I was hoping I would be one of them today. That I'd finally meet my mate. I walked through the crowd to get to the center of the yard as it had the best view. My eyes met with Ash's brown eyes. He was standing at the platform, so I could see him quite clearly. I saw his eyes wi