“I, Alpha Ace Ludwig, without mincing words, reject you; Elara Eastwood as my mate before every member of the esteemed Ashlore Pack,” His expression was blank as slate as he emphasized every word, maintaining eye contact with her. Her jaw dropped and the initial smile on her face was replaced with shock and disbelief. Murmurs echoed in the ballroom; harsh remarks that could push one to commit suicide were made but none was as hurtful as the daylight rejection and betrayal she was getting from the one whom she had groomed her heart to love and cherish. Her hazel orbs scanned his sea blue ones, hoping she could catch an ounce of why he resented her so much but he maintained a straight face, which only made things worse. Her world came crumbling and her fragile heart slammed against her ribcage. She thought she had trained her heart to withstand every blow but this was just too much for her to bear. Her legs moved on their own accord and she dashed out of the ball room, placing her palm over her lips to hold back the sobs welling in her throat. It finally dawned on her that love was nothing but a cloak of betrayal and deception, one which she had fallen victim of countless times. ********** Elara Eastwood, a nineteen year old student of Moonstride college who suffered ill-treatment and continuous bullying from her peers for having a latent wolf, thought her sufferings would finally come to an end after graduating, unknown to her, it was the dawn of impending doom. Her selfish father gave her up as bait to the heartless and cold-blooded Alpha of the Ashlore pack to atone for his sins after getting involved in the death of the late Luna and he reduced her to nothing but a pleasure machine while venting all his anger and frustrations on her. In a sudden twist after a heart wrenching incident, he realised she was his second chance mate and suddenly began to treat her with love and care, giving her the taste of sweetness only to snatch it from her by publicly rejecting her, spelling it to her face that his late mate whom he loved could never be replaced. Would Elara be able to withstand the emotional trauma of being used and betrayed by the ones she loved the most? Uncover the mystery in this masterpiece.