The Rejected Mate

CHAPTER SIX

When I open my eyes, the first faces I see are Maya’s and Laura's, both filled with worry. The head pack doctor stands nearby, a relieved smile on his face.

"What happened?" I ask weakly.

“Thank God you’re awake. I was so worried,” Laura says, gently squeezing my hand.

I feel bad for causing her such worry.

The doctor clears his throat. “I’ve already explained—nothing serious is wrong with her. She’s just been overly stressed due to her condition.”

“Condition? What condition?” I ask, noticing the smiles on everyone’s faces.

“Congratulations, you’re pregnant. It’s surprising you didn’t realize it, considering you’re a doctor,” the head doctor says, and the world seems to stop.

Pregnant? No, it can’t be! I can’t be pregnant!

Wait...if I am pregnant...that means...Damon... Our one night together...

That means the child I’m carrying is his!

A headache hits me hard as I remember how I forgot to use contraception because I still believed Damon would come to his senses.

Oh my God! This can’t be happening.

I remember Damon's cruel words about how our child would be weaker than a chicken, and fear grips me. Tears spill down my cheeks as the reality of my situation sinks in.

No, no, no!

"Oh, sweetheart," Laura says, gently patting my hand. "It’s going to be alright. I know you think it won’t be easy, but we’re here for you. Remember, you’re not alone. I don’t know the whole story, but think of this innocent child as a blessing—a blessing to you and to me.” Her words bring more tears streaming down my face.

Maya nods vigorously. "You’re going to be an amazing mother, Anita. And you’re not alone. You have us, remember?"

Their unconditional support overwhelms me, making me momentarily forget about the father or the fear of having a child like me.

Our moment is interrupted by Alpha Rowan's arrival. His eyes sweep over the scene, landing on me with an unreadable expression.

"What’s going on here?" he demands.

The doctor explains the situation, and I watch as Alpha Rowan's face cycles through emotions—surprise, confusion, and finally, something that looks almost like concern.

I can’t quite place the expression on his face.

"And the father?" he asks, his voice uncharacteristically soft.

I swallow hard, the lie bitter on my tongue. "He...he died when we were trying to escape some hunters. He didn’t make it."

Alpha Rowan's expression softens further. I can only imagine Damon's reaction if he knew I lied about his death, but I’m certain he’d be grateful that I’d claimed he was dead rather than acknowledging this child as his own.

Alpha Rowan opens his mouth to speak but is interrupted by his beta bursting into the room, out of breath and wide-eyed.

"Alpha," the beta pants, "we’ve just received word. Alpha Damon of Silverclaw pack and his warriors are heading this way. They say they’re searching for someone named Anita."

What?! Anita?

The room falls silent as all eyes turn to me. The color drains from my face as fear grips my heart, squeezing until I can barely breathe. I can see the questioning looks on their faces, knowing I have just brought an enemy to their doorstep.

Because wherever Damon goes with his armies, blood is sure to follow.

But why? Why is Damon looking for me? He made it clear he didn’t want me, that I was too weak to be his Luna. So why come after me now?

Alpha Rowan turns to me with unreadable expression on his face.

"Are you the Anita they're looking for?" he asked calmly.

I keep looking at all their faces not knowing what to say.

"Should I tell them the truth? Will they accept me fully if I tell them the truth?" I questioned myself inwardly.

"I....Alpha Damon is my mate."

I blurted out suddenly closing my eyes and waited for a while to see their reactions but when I heard nothing from anyone, I slowly opened my eyes and see the shocked looks on their faces.

"What in Goddess name were you saying, Anita?" Maya asked.

I calmed down and started narrating everything to them. From how I was bullied by my own family and everyone in the pack for being a weak Omega. I told them how I found out that Alpha Damon was my mate and how he rejected me after our first night together for being a weak Omega and not worthy to be his Luna and how he announced his engagement to another person after some weeks which led me to fleeing the pack when I could no longer endure the hurt anymore.

"How could such a bastard and a fool be an Alpha to a strong pack like Silverclaw". Maya blurted out angrily.

"How're we to believe you're saying the truth when you'd already claimed you're a rogue?" Alpha Rowan asked.

"I swear on my unborn child that everything I'd said now is nothing but the truth." I answered him tearfully.

"Is he also the father of the child?"

He asked again and I nodded.

Laura moved closer to me and hugged me tightly, giving me that motherly hug I'd always wanted.

"Hmm...hmm, what do we do now that they're already at our territory?" Alpha Rowan's beta asked.

Alpha Rowan looked directly at me. His eyes, usually hard as granite flickered with something close to shame.

"I treated you unfairly." He admitted, the words sounds like they cost him something.

"I thought you were a rogue spy. I didn't know...." He ran his fingers through his hair.

"I never knew you went through all that."

I swallow hard, unsure how to respond as it had taken all my courage to speak so openly.

"What do you want to do?" He asked me.

I feel grateful for giving me an opportunity to choose and not sending me out to Alpha Damon without knowing what I truly want.

"I never want anything to do with him and Silverclaw pack again." I said determined.

"Ok." Alpha Rowan said and left with his beta following him behind.

Maya also pulled me to her and hugged me.

"You've been through so much, Anita. Don't worry, we're always here for you."

I felt loved and overjoyed. Nobody has ever said that to me in my entire life.

"I want to see him for the last time and declare my decision to him to his face."

I said to them both and they both looked at me pitifully.

"Don't worry, I'll go with you." Maya said and we both left together.