Fate by the Moon: Rejected by the Alpha

Chapter 2

Today, while the Moonbloods were out hunting, Crystal confidently slipped out of the territory led by her father, Eldric. Her steps were slow and careful behind the pack until slowly; they disappeared from her sight. A faint smile was etched on Crystal's face, satisfied that she had left Moonblood pack territory unnoticed.

Without hesitation, she immediately changed the direction of her steps, turning left towards the Crimson pack territory west of the forest. Great confidence filled her chest as if she was immune to any danger that might await her. Although there was a significant risk that another wolf nation might attack or hunt her down on the way, Crystal ignored those possibilities completely. She kept walking straight without looking back, letting her instincts and curiosity guide her steps.

However, by the time she was halfway there, another pack of wolves had stopped her. They stood firmly in front of her.

"You're entering my territory," said a wolf from a pack Crystal didn't recognize.

Crystal stared at them without fear. "I'm just passing through," she replied calmly, still wary. "I have no intention of disturbing your pack," he continued.

One of the packs smelled Crystal's scent and whispered to her leader, Alpa.

"Alpha, we'd better get going. The wolves ahead of us are from the Moonblood pack."

The alpha of the alien wolf pack watched Crystal with a sharp gaze. "Moonblood, huh?" he muttered, tilting his head as if weighing something. "Are you Alpha Eldric's child?" he asked in a dangerously low voice while the pack members growled quietly behind him, ready to attack on command.

Crystal stood her ground, undeterred by the vague threat. "What difference does it make if I am her son?" she retorted sternly. "I told you, I'm just passing through. I'm not interested in a pack feud."

The alpha wolf smiled faintly, though the smile contained no friendliness. "In my territory, all trespassers are enemies. There is no such thing as 'just passing through,'" he said. He then looked Crystal up and down, assessing whether she was a threat or a minor nuisance.

"In that case, you have no choice but to let me pass or fight back. I won't back down," Crystal replied defiantly. Although a slight sense of apprehension arose in her heart, she would not show weakness in front of this strange pack.

The alpha chuckled, then raised his hand to stop his men's growling. "Very well, Moonblood child. I'll give you this chance. Pass, but remember this," he leaned closer, his voice turning cold, "if I see you here again, there will be no mercy."

Crystal looked at him straight on. "I'll remember that," she replied calmly before walking past them, feeling her chest beat faster than usual. Although she managed to continue, she knew this encounter was only the beginning of a bigger problem.

However, Crystal didn't want to worry about it. She continued walking and returned to her original destination. Meeting with Alpha Dominic, whose territory was just a short distance from the location of the forest she was passing through.

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In another place.

The Moonblood pack had just arrived at one of the targeted areas. Alpha Eldric was at the front of the pack, and behind Alpha Eldric was Beta Axel, monitoring the movements of the wolves below them.

"Beta Axel, are you sure Damien Campbell is here?" Alpha Eldric asked for confirmation.

Beta Axel began sniffing with his sense of smell. Smelling Damien's wolf scent down below with his pack.

"Just as Alpha Eldric hoped, Damien is in the ranks of his pack," Beta Axe said. Informing the pack leader.

Alpha Eldric began to plan, and several members of his pack were instructed to divide into groups to surround Damien's pack. Meanwhile, Alpha Eldric and Beta Axel would surround Damien from the opposite direction.

Afterward, Alpha Eldric ordered the Moonblood pack. They began to disperse to several corners of the region. Then, Alpha Eldric and Beta Axel walked toward Damien, who was standing before his pack.

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A smile was etched on Crystal's beautiful face as her feet stepped into Crimson pack territory. A glimmer of hope of meeting Alpha Dominic was growing in her. Although she knew Alpha Dominic's rejection some time ago was still ringing in her mind. However, it didn't make Crystal afraid to back down. Instead, the future Luna was even more burning to get the Alpha Dominic she liked so much.

Crystal walked into the Crimson pack's resting place, full of confidence. It didn't matter if she would get laughter, insults, or the like from the other wolves; most importantly, her mission this time was to get closer to Alpha Dominic, even though she was sure Dominic would reject her again. Her strong determination and desire to become Alpha Dominic's Luna continued to fuel a spirit that never faded. Think of Crystal as a crazy wolf who wants Dominic more than anything.

The scent of Crystal's body was smelled by the pack members mingling in the house. One of the pack members also blocked Crystal, who wanted to meet Alpha Dominic.

"Wow, the Moonblood pack has the nerve to come into Crimson pack territory."

"I have no business with you; I'm just here to meet Alpha Dominic," Crystal roared.

"Alpha Dominic, can't be bothered. You better get out of our pack house, or..." The Crimson pack began to roar, making their signature sounds. Evicting Crystal from Crimson pack territory.

However, Crystal stood her ground. Unfazed by the Crimson pack that began to intimidate her.

"The Moonblood pack doesn't belong here. Let alone dream of becoming a Luna in the Crimson pack. Because to us, the ones who deserve to be Luna are..."

The voice of an adult male interrupted her pack's speech. He came out of one of the rooms with a woman beside him.

"Alpha Dominic..." called one of his pack members.

"Who's making noise in my pack house!" Dominic had yet to notice Crystal's presence.

While Crystal smiled at Dominic, who was so dashing, his handsome face made her blood ripple violently. Her gaze was so amazed by the man in front of her. That man really made her forget her identity as the future Luna; even her pride is currently at stake in front of the Crimson pack.

However, it was the voice of the other woman on Alpha Damien's side that brought Crystal to her senses. The woman was so close, clinging and holding Damien's hand and arm, which were so spoiled.

Shit! Who is that woman? Crystal's mind rumbled with dislike.