The Moon Lie

Reject You As My Mate

Charlotte took a step forward, and suddenly, she lost her balance and fell. Startled, she closed her eyes but felt herself keep falling.

She couldn't help but scream in horror, but when she opened her eyes, she found herself sitting upright on the bed.

It was a nightmare.

She let out a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.

Who was the man in her dream? Charlotte wondered.

The early morning's sunshine fell on her beautiful face. Charlotte put up a tribal totem over the little window and prayed that she would have good luck.

Tomorrow was her birthday, and she would be allowed to have a day off from work. Unfortunately, there was no one to spend her birthday with. Rosa came out upon some errands and had wished Charlotte happy birthday in advance last night.

Charlotte was in the kitchen to help with the dishes. There were some other Omegas who joined her. Somehow, she thought of those girls who bullied and teased her last time. Shaking her head slightly, she did not want to be an Omega anymore.

At midnight, she would come of age and have her wolf. She would meet her mate soon.

The wound still pained her.

Charlotte folded her palms and prayed to the Moon Goddess for a powerful wolf... In that case, those people wouldn't dare to bully her and hurt her again.

Several Omega cast a glance at Charlotte with a pitying look on their faces when they saw her praying.

An Omega would never become an Alpha or a Beta. There were very few who would be favored by the Moon Goddess and change their destiny. Their roles were fated when they were born.

"Wow, are you praying? By the way, you're going to be eighteen soon. Are you praying for a man? Haha, hey guys! Look at her. Charlotte is a slut!" A girl who was fond of making fun of Charlotte sneered at her when she passed by.

Charlotte ignored it, just like she always did. She finished her work quickly and went back to her room, waiting for midnight to come.

When the moonlight poured through the window and cast soft shadows on the floor, Charlotte climbed to the roof, looking at the moon and waiting for the blessing from the Moon Goddess.

Bathing in the moonlight, Charlotte got a pure white and holy halo all over her, and finally, she felt it! A powerful force surge through her!

Charlotte wanted to transform into a wolf and release the power.

She took a deep breath and opened her eyes. A strong and vigorous white wolf appeared in the moonlight and ran to her in her mind!

Charlotte couldn't resist herself, and ran wildly in the forest, enjoying this rare and lonely yet joyous moment!

The white wolf stopped at the highest boulder of the forest, letting out a howl at the moon.

Charlotte felt the strength that she had never had before inside her body.

It turned out that this was how it felt when you have a wolf!

Charlotte stood on the boulder. Her dress was fluttering in the night breeze, and the moon's pale light fell on her delicate little face. She looks like a gorgeous goddess.

"Thank you, my dear wolf!" spoke Charlotte joyfully.

"You are welcome, my beautiful and kind girl." A voice was sounded in Charlotte's mind.

Charlotte looked at the moon and was amazed: how beautiful it is tonight!

"What's your name, by the way?" asked Charlotte.

"My name is Mona," she said.

Charlotte sat down, feeling the cold breeze blush her face. "Mona, can you see my memory before I was thirteen?"

"Well, I can't. It's odd I can't see any of your memories before you were thirteen." She sounded puzzled and upset, "But there is one thing I can be sure of. You are the Alpha's offspring, and you don't belong here."

"What?! Oh my gosh!" Charlotte was stunned. She couldn't believe what she heard.

But then she laughed at herself, "How can I be an alpha? I have been bullied for years because I'm an Omega. If I was an Alpha, I would be a terrible one."

Charlotte stared at the vast sky and said sadly, "Rosa told me that when I was a baby. I was found by a Gamma on duty and taken in this pack since then."

"When I was thirteen, I was bullied badly. After the near-drowning, I recovered but lost all my memories." Charlotte's eyes had filled up without her realizing it. She hated them, cursed them in her heart. "Mona, I've been bullied by them all these years."

"Don't cry, I will always be by your side." Mona comforted her.

"Thank you, Mona."

Charlotte strode back to the tribal dwelling. She found it hard to calm down on the way back because she still couldn't believe what she had heard. She was afraid that it was just a dream, and when she woke up again, she was still a helpless and pitiful orphan girl.

When the sun rose from the horizon and the sunshine shone in the forest, Charlotte finally returned to her place.

However, she was stopped by a group of men.

"Charlotte, you've come of age." Zane raised Charlotte's chin frivolously, "Look at you, you look so fragile. You don't have the power to turn into a wolf, right?"

"Hahaha ......"

A burst of laughter came from the crowd.

Charlotte looked at the people who were laughing at her, and for the first time, she didn't think of herself the same timid, self-abased girl she was.

One day, she would make these people pay and kneel!

"Do you need my help?" Mona asked in her head.

"No, I can handle it," answered Charlotte.

Seeing Charlotte didn't say anything, the crowd continued teasing her.

"Charlotte, show us your wolf."

"Her wolf is also a waste, just like her!"

"Hahaha..."

Charlotte clenched her fists. She could not hold back her anger anymore. No one can insult Mona!

"Charlotte."

A voice came and it silenced the crowd instantly.

Charlotte's eyes widened in surprise. She couldn't look away from Shaw who was walking towards her.

This man was strong with a perfect shape and a perfect good-looking face. He looks noble and majestic among the crowd.

"Mate!" Mona exclaimed excitedly.

Charlotte looked at Shaw, who was walking towards her, and felt an extreme attraction to him.

Shaw, surprisingly, was her mate! Jesus! That was so crazy!

She blushed and stammered, "What is it... Shaw?"

Shaw stopped in front of her, and to everyone's surprise, he reached out and caressed Charlotte's rosy cheek.

"Beautiful Charlotte, you are as beautiful and kind as an angel, as holy as a white cloud. From the first time I saw you, I knew, and I think you also knew it, that I am your mate."

Shaw's words caused a stir in the crowd.

Shaw's mate was an Omega?

And then they clapped and screamed.

But Zane did not believe that Shaw would have a crush on Charlotte.

Besides, Zane had not found his mate yet, and Charlotte was the girl he wanted. In another word, Charlotte was his prey and he wanted her to be his girlfriend.

However, Shaw, who was his chief and also a best friend, claimed that Charlotte was his mate. Of course, Zane wouldn't be happy about it.

"You are so beautiful, Charlotte, will you accept me?" Shaw cupped Charlotte's face, looking tenderly into her eyes.

Charlotte was dumbfounded. The sudden surprise blanked her mind.

"I..." Charlotte's face flushed. She felt so overwhelmed and nervous because of his words. She touched Shaw's hand and summoned up all her courage, preparing herself to say yes.

However, the next second, Shaw wrinkled his nose, and his mouth twisted in a contemptuous sneer.

"You are so pathetic."

Shaw shook off Charlotte's hand, pushing her to the ground with disdain.

The crowd burst out laughing.

Charlotte blinked her eyes with confusion... What did he mean?

A shiver ran down her spine as the smile froze on her lips. She kept telling herself that she had heard it wrong. Shaw was her mate. He wouldn't do that to her...

With a mocking smile, Shaw wiped a girl's buttocks with the hand that had just touched Charlotte as if his hand got dirty.

The girl blushed and pouted, "Shaw, you are so naughty."

Then, Shaw said, "Look at you, Charlotte, you are always so delusional."

"I knew. How could Shaw have a crush on an Omega? Jeez, I was sweating just now!" Zane patted his chest and sighed in relief.

"Yes. She doesn't deserve Shaw. Look at her stupid face. Did she really think that Shaw will like her? Ridiculous!"

The others couldn't help but began to laugh at Charlotte.

They threw things at Charlotte, who said nothing but slowly cleaned her clothes bit by bit.

These people... They had to pay for what they'd done!

Charlotte clenched her fists and closed her eyes, empty-faced.

She was getting hard-hearted by their jeers.

The man she had cherished so much was dead to her at this very moment.

He had already known that he was her mate months ago, yet he hid it from everyone until now. He was afraid that it would embarrass him if she spoke it out!

Feeling Charlotte's despair, Mona growled in her head, "Reject him right now, Charlotte! He doesn't deserve to be your mate!"

Inspired by Mona, Charlotte raised her head again with determination in her burning eyes.

"In the name of Moon Goddess, I, Charlotte Foy, the Alpha's offspring, hereby reject you, Shaw Hayes, as my mate."

Charlotte's decisive words came as a big shock to everyone.

Shaw couldn't help but squat down as a sharp pain shot through him. The breaking of the mate bond tore him apart, making him sweat in pain. He felt weak and curled up on the ground, wincing and groaning.

How could this happen!

Shaw's vision was blurry as his tears were about to streak down his cheeks.

There were murmurs from the crowd.

"She's an Alpha's offspring, did I hear it wrong?"

"How is that possible? I can't believe it!"

"But look at Shaw..."

"Shaw, are you okay?" Zane asked worriedly as he held Shaw's shoulders and tried to help him up.

Why would that Omega's rejection make Shaw suffer like this? Zane had doubts in his heart.

But Shaw was in so much pain that he couldn't hear Zane's voice at all, and his wolf was wailing as well because of the severe pain.

"I've told you not to do this to our mate, " the wolf scolded Shaw fiercely, "Now you happy?!"

Shaw didn't retort, as his heart ached badly.

Why Charlotte seemed not to be affected at all. Why didn't she get hurt? Why did he feel so much pain instead? Why?

And why is he always haunted by this inexplicable feeling? He felt so sad, for no reason, that he couldn't even breathe...

Shaw pulled Charlotte's arm with all his strength, and he said through gritted teeth.

"Stay, Charlotte Green!"