The Alpha King's Only Mate

"We're sorry, Elizabeth," those words haunted my dreams, day and night, forcing me to cry my eyes out before daybreak as I witnessed the scenes over and over again. "I miss you," I sobbed softly, fluttering my eyes open. Grabbing the frame by the side, I hugged it, chanting I miss you over and again, till the alarm rang, and I was forced to force myself out of bed. I didn't want to see those pitiful faces of students and teachers, especially when they pardoned me for coming late to school. I stood up, my legs touching the cold floor, a bit the same as how the house felt without their warming presence. First thing, I took my morning pills before taking my bath, I put on my school uniform and then headed down. Seeing that family of three happily eating breakfast without any worries in the world while mine was taken from me cruelly immediately made me lose my appetite. I calmly said good morning and took my snacks and juice from the freezer before walking towards the door in need of some fresh air. "Where do you think you're going?" My uncle's harsh tone filled my ears and I only sighed, wondering why he'd never talk nicely to me but always vent his anger at me. Was I the one who killed his elder brother? Wasn't he the one who said they shouldn't investigate even when I begged them to? "School, uncle," I replied, forcing a smile, so I wouldn't sound rude. I didn't want to have an earful or a midway slap early this morning. He looked at me, his eyes going up and down my body before chuckling. "Who do you think you are?" His angry tone came again while walking towards me. His wife and daughter filled the background with insulting remarks as I dealt with this drunkard. He sure smells like one. I didn't do anything wrong and was waiting for him to talk. Unfortunately for him and fortunately for me, there was a knock at the door, causing me to turn around to see who it was. "Liz," Drake called for a short, pulling me into a hug. "Good morning," I replied with a genuine smile this time before looking behind me hoping to find Connor but it seemed my one and only wasn't here today. "Don't worry, you'll see him later," he chuckled, and I only nodded before opening the door wider for him to come in. He greeted the new Beta and his family before announcing what he was sent to deliver. The Alpha wanted Connor and I to finish our mating ceremony today! Hearing this, the little happiness I got shattered like fragile glass. Those same words from this morning, coming back in full force. A day that was supposed to be the happiest of my life, suddenly turned to the worst as I stared at the lifeless bodies of my parents. "Elizabeth," I heard Drake's voice echo repeatedly, and only when he grabbed my hand did I snap out of my trance-like state. "Yes," I answered and that was when a tear dropped from my face. "I'm fine," I quickly said, wiping the tears away before anyone could ask any questions. "Of course," my uncle replied, shooting me a hard glare which Drake obviously missed because he was too focused on making sure I was okay. I can't blame him. I mean I practically fainted, entered what seemed to be a shock paralysis state for weeks due to what happened, hallucinating and talking to myself. After assuring him that I was fine, he offered to take me to school and I quickly agreed, knowing if I should spend a second more in that house, it was either I cried from the painful memories or from the foul words my uncle was about to throw at me. I just couldn't understand why he hated me so much, and he seemed to have passed it down to his wife and daughter too. Hopping into his car, he stared at me for a few seconds. "I know it must be painful for you, Lizzy. But it's for the best. At least you'd finally get away from those three, and you'd live happily with Connor." "Yeah," I replied, trying to hide my breaking voice. The Alpha's decision was probably for the best. He drove me to school, saying all the plans would be taken care of, so all I had to do was get ready after school. He even showed me videos of Connor getting ready for the ceremony, and a smile appeared on my lips. My Connor. "Take care, Liz," Drake ended the trip as we arrived at the school gate, hugging me before letting me go. Figuring Connor wouldn't be in school, I plugged my ears all through except there was a teacher in class. Even during lunch, I was just listening to music, so I would think about the things people were saying about me. The inferiority complex was something I always had as a child, but with my parents gone, it only made it worse and only one guy who could make me better wasn't even there. Well, I thought so, until that woody scent hit me, forcing me to turn around. I saw him at the school window, blowing kisses and making heart gestures, causing me to chuckle, blush actually. I guess he knew how down I'd be today, so he came to put a smile on my face before the big ceremony tonight. The Moon Goddess really blessed me by giving me my childhood bestie as my mate. School ended pretty quickly and I figured everyone wanted to prepare to attend the ceremony of the Alpha's son and the late Beta's daughter. Instead of going home, Drake drove me straight to the pack house, letting me know all my things had been brought here. Immediately I got into the room, first was my bath and immediately, women swarmed around me, beautifying my hair and face and by the time we were done, I stared into the mirror, imagining my mother by my side, one hand on my shoulder while she had this teary smile I currently had on. "Wish me luck Mom," I whispered, trying so hard not to cry, so I don't end up ruining the makeup. "I love you." They ended up having to retouch the makeup, and soon I was escorted downstairs for the ceremony. It wasn't supposed to be themed like a grand wedding, but because it was the Alpha's son, they went all out for it. I was about to go to my seat when someone suddenly shouted. "Stop!" Everyone turned to face the direction of the voice, and we saw Connor coming in, dragging a lady behind him as he walked to where I was, right in front of his parents. "What happened?" I asked softly, my gaze falling on the other lady whose face was covered with a veil and the surprising thing was, she was wearing the same ceremonial outfit as I was! "Give me a sec, Elizabeth," he called my full name and my eyes widened in shock. Connor never called me by my full name. Never! Not even as kids! "Alpha, Luna, every pack member present," Connor started, now turning to face me. "On this day, I reject Elizabeth Donovan as my mate and future Luna." Immediately those words left his lips, my body temperature suddenly became hot, and I stumbled backward, unable to believe what I was hearing. Connor was rejecting me? Immediately after, he brought the other lady forward, the same loving eyes he used to direct at me now given to her and that sight alone sent a bullet into my body. "And now, I accept you, Daisy Donovan, as my mate and Luna." His rejection and sudden acceptance of my cousin suddenly sent me walking backward, the sharp pain in my chest causing me to squeeze and wince like an injured wolf who had a sword piercing through her body, with the sharp edge coming out from the other side. I looked at him, wishing to see some form of anger on his face, praying that he was most likely forced to do this, and he didn't mean it, but the reverse was the case. He was grinning like the happiest man on earth. Looking at the other side, I expected the crowd to be shocked, to be in disbelief like I was, but instead, they all swarmed around him, congratulating and jubilating, pushing me aside like some rogue. No, not a rogue. Rogues got more attention than me. I was tossed aside like a rag, something they never wanted to set their eyes on again. My hands immediately found their way to my ears, trying to drown out the noise. "Dad? Mom?" I called over and over again, wishing to bury my head in their embrace, but it was impossible. They were gone, forever! Immediately, I turned around, tears that I forced away, pouring like an endless storm. The first place I went to was the room, taking off this cursed ceremonial outfit. The first day I wore this, my parents died and now, my mate rejected me. The room felt suffocating, everything now staring at me like they wanted to strangle me. I dashed out of that room but the sight that met me was worse. They… those two. They were kissing. A f*****g French kiss. That sight amplified the pain I felt in my chest, causing me to bend over, wincing and groaning in total agony. "Connor," I groaned in pain, my tears mingling with the sweat and residual makeup on my face. "Why would you do this to me?" The cheers of the crowd made the pain worse, and it felt like I was going to die soon. Even if I was going to die, I didn't want to die here. Not in this house. Not at this ceremony. I forced myself up, dragging my feet as I found my way out of the pack house. I needed space. I needed air. I couldn't bear this any longer. The cold, unforgiving wind hit my face as I reached the grand gates of the pack house. I expected the pain to reduce, but it only intensified. Even my wolf was too hurt to breathe, making me weak and disoriented. Lying down only made it worse, it felt like I should rip my heart out and toss it away. Without a destination in mind, I began to walk away like an injured wolf, one hand clenching my chest while my breath came in raggedly. I walked further and further away, hoping to at least get to a place where this pain would dull, but it seemed, no matter what, the pain quadrupled. I ended up collapsing in the middle of nowhere, the pain sending me face-first to the ground. I couldn't even say a word due to the intensity of what I was feeling. All of a sudden, a bright light shone at me, and loud honks of the train warned me to go away, but I couldn't even move a finger at that point. All I could do was blink and wish for death to claim me already. This torture was becoming unbearable. "Yes," I croaked. "End this miserable life of mine," I begged, seeing the big vehicle getting closer.