REJECTED BY THE ALPHA

Chapter five

“Logan there you are, I’ve been looking for you.”

Nicolas approached them with his usual relaxed expression, but the moment he got closer his smile slowly disappeared.

Something was wrong.

Logan’s face was dark and unreadable while Megan stood beside him looking tense and annoyed.

“It’s time for the—” Nicolas stopped midway when he noticed the strange atmosphere between them. “Wait… what’s going on? Did you guys have a fight?”

Neither of them answered him.

Nicolas looked from Logan to Megan suspiciously.

“Uh well, since none of you want to answer, I came to tell you that your dad is asking for you.”

Logan gave a short nod and immediately started walking away, but Megan quickly grabbed his hand to stop him.

“Logan, we need to talk about what just happened right now,” she said seriously.

“Megan let go, we’ll talk about that later.”

“But we need—”

She stopped immediately when Logan glared at her coldly, forcing her to slowly release his hand.

The look in his eyes made even Nicolas uncomfortable.

“Alright guys spill, what’s going on?” Nicolas asked again.

“It’s nothing. Let’s go,” Logan replied shortly before walking ahead.

Although Megan looked hesitant, she still followed them until they met Christian waiting near the entrance hallway.

“There you guys are,” Christian said casually. “The Alpha is waiting.”

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Inside the Bright Moon Pack house, the celebration had only grown louder.

Music echoed through the grand hall while servants moved around carrying trays of food and expensive drinks. Pack members laughed and chatted excitedly while children ran around happily and excitedly.

No one noticed Elena’s disappearance.

Or maybe…

No one cared enough to notice.

“Cam what happened? Who are you looking for?” Agatha asked while approaching Camila.

“Have you seen Elena? It’s been hours since I last saw her,” Camila replied worriedly.

Agatha scoffed immediately.

“That worthless omega is probably somewhere scrubbing the floor or serving drinks.”

Camila’s face hardened.

“Elena isn’t worthless Agatha. Say that again and I won’t be nice to you.”

Agatha rolled her eyes dramatically.

“Oh please, don’t act like she isn’t—”

“Camila dear, come over here.”

Camila turned as her mother waved at her from across the hall.

She reluctantly left Agatha and walked toward her parents. It was only then she realized her father wasn’t alone.

Someone stood beside General Mendes.

At first she couldn’t see clearly because of the crowd, but as she got closer her eyes widened excitedly.

“Camila meet—”

“Moore Mendes,” Camila completed before her mother could finish.

The tall man chuckled softly.

“Guess I don’t need an introduction for my little sister.”

He opened his arms immediately and Camila rushed into them without hesitation.

Why wouldn’t she?

For years she had only heard stories about her older brother.

And now he was finally standing in front of her.

“Brother let me look at you properly,” she said after pulling away.

Moore laughed softly.

He was effortlessly handsome, with messy dark hair, sharp features, and intense eyes that gave him a calm and confident charm. His fitted white T-shirt highlighted his muscular build while the rings and watch on his fingers added to his polished aura.

“You look exactly like Dad,” Camila teased, “just the younger version of course.”

General Mendes gasped dramatically.

“You little brat, are you saying your father is old?”

He lightly knocked her head playfully, making everyone laugh together.

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Amidst the laughter and music, the large entrance doors suddenly opened again.

Four figures walked inside one after another.

And instantly…

The entire hall fell silent.

The first man carried a refined and elegant appearance. Sharp cheekbones, pale skin, and unreadable dark eyes gave him a calm but intimidating aura. His black leather jacket layered over dark clothing made him look sophisticated and dangerous, who was Nicolas.

The second man looked more approachable. His soft dark hair fell lightly over his forehead while his warm eyes and playful smile softened his handsome features. His fitted white tank top highlighted his toned physique and broad shoulders, which was christian.

Then came the third man And the atmosphere shifted completely, Tall, Broad-shouldered, Powerfully built, Even standing still, his presence alone overwhelmed everyone around him. His dark messy hair fell slightly over his forehead while the tattoos on his arm only added to his cold and dangerous aura, which was Logan.

Beside him walked a woman whose beauty stunned everyone instantly.

Her fair skin glowed softly beneath the lights while her oval face remained flawless and composed. Her piercing light eyes carried quiet confidence while her dark wavy hair framed her delicate features perfectly.

Megan.

Whispers immediately spread across the hall.

“Who are they? Especially the third guy…”

“I think the first one is Beta Xavier’s son.”

“Then the second one must be Christian.”

“The third should be Logan… the Alpha’s son.”

“But who’s the lady beside him? Could she be our future Luna?”

“But where’s the General Warrior’s son? Didn’t they all train together?”

The whispers only grew louder as the four approached the Alpha family.

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Among the crowd, Nicolas suddenly froze completely.

His wolf stirred violently inside him.

Mate.

His eyes instantly landed on Camila.

She stood beside her family smiling softly, completely unaware of what had just happened.

Nicolas’ heartbeat quickened.

No way.

His mate?

Camila Mendes?

He stared at her in disbelief.

Her smile.

Her sparkling eyes.

The way she laughed freely.

Everything suddenly became clearer to him.

“Whoa…” Christian whispered beside him after noticing his expression. “Don’t tell me…”

Nicolas swallowed hard.

“She’s my mate.”

“What?” Christian nearly choked.

Logan turned slightly toward them.

“What happened?”

Nicolas immediately composed himself.

“Nothing.”

But Logan narrowed his eyes suspiciously. Nicolas glanced toward Camila again while his wolf growled possessively.

Mine.

Then reality suddenly hit him.

Camila wasn’t nineteen yet, She wouldn’t recognize the mate bond. Not yet and somehow that made him even more restless.

As if sensing someone staring at her, Camila turned slightly and her eyes met Nicolas’.

For a second time seemed to stop.

Camila frowned slightly.

The stranger staring at her was undeniably handsome. His sharp features, calm dark eyes, and composed aura made him stand out immediately.

Nicolas quickly looked away before she could notice anything else.

“Damn,” Christian whispered teasingly beside him. “Looks like our future Beta is gone.”

“Shut up,” Nicolas muttered.

But he couldn’t stop himself from glancing at her again.

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Soon the coronation ceremony began.

The Alpha stood proudly before the entire pack while everyone gathered around.

One by one, titles were announced.

Logan as the future Alpha.

Nicolas as the future Beta.

Christian as Gamma.

Moore Mendes as General Warrior.

Cheers erupted loudly through the hall while applause filled the air.

The atmosphere became even livelier as drinks were raised in celebration.

Everyone looked happy.

Everyone except Logan.

Something felt terribly wrong.

His wolf had been restless ever since the forest, Ever since Elena, He couldn’t focus. Couldn’t think clearly. Even during the ceremony his eyes unconsciously searched the crowd. But Elena was nowhere to be found.

“Logan,” Megan whispered beside him while forcing a smile for the crowd, “what’s wrong with you tonight?”

“Nothing.”

But it was a lie. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t stop thinking about Elena, her tears, her broken expression.

The way she looked at him after the rejection. His jaw clenched tightly. Why was he even thinking about her? She was only an omega, Nothing more And his wolf agreed with him So why was his wolf refusing to calm down?

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Much later that night, Nicolas and Christian dragged Logan outside onto one of the balconies away from the loud celebration.

“Alright,” Christian said immediately. “What the hell is wrong with you?”

Logan stayed silent.

Nicolas folded his arms.

“You’ve been acting strange all night.”

Still silent.

Christian frowned.

“This has something to do with before we entered the pack house, doesn’t it?”

Logan’s jaw tightened instantly.

Nicolas noticed immediately.

“Oh no…” he muttered. “You found her didn’t you?”

Logan looked away.

“That explains everything,” Christian sighed.

“Found who?” Nicolas asked even though he already knew the answer.

Logan finally spoke.

“My mate.”

Silence immediately filled the balcony.

Christian blinked slowly.

Nicolas stared at him in disbelief.

“And?” Nicolas asked carefully.

Logan’s expression darkened.

“I rejected her.”

“What?!” Christian shouted loudly.

Nicolas looked genuinely shocked.

“You rejected your actual mate?”

“She was weak,” Logan snapped coldly. “An omega.”

Christian dragged a hand through his hair.

“You rejected your mate because she’s an omega?”

“You don’t understand,” Logan growled.

“No,” Nicolas replied sharply this time. “You don’t understand what you’ve done.”

Before Logan could answer—

His wolf suddenly growled violently inside him Fear, Pain, Panic “mate she is in trouble” his wolf said. Logan froze instantly, His head snapped toward the forest outside the pack territory.

“Elena…” he whispered unconsciously.

Nicolas frowned immediately.

“What?”

Logan’s expression changed completely. Something was wrong, Very wrong.His wolf was going crazy, Then realization suddenly hit him.

Heat.

Because Elena had found her mate, her heat would come early and she was alone. Logan’s eyes widened slightly. “She’s scared.” Without another word he disappeared.

“What the hell?” Christian stared after him.

Nicolas looked troubled.

“The mate bond,” he muttered quietly. “Even rejected… it still exists.”

Back inside the hall, Megan immediately noticed Logan’s disappearance.

Her eyes narrowed dangerously.

“Where’s Logan?” she asked sharply.

No one answered her.

Then she noticed the strange expressions on Nicolas and Christian’s faces when they returned inside.

And instantly she understood.

“That omega…” Megan whispered bitterly.

Jealousy burned violently inside her chest.

Even after rejecting Elena…

Logan still went after her.

Her nails dug painfully into her palm.

“No,” she muttered to herself. “I won’t let some weak omega take him from me.”

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Meanwhile—

Deep inside the forest—Elena stumbled weakly through the darkness. Her breathing was uneven while her body burned strangely. Her wolf whimpered painfully inside her.

“What’s happening to me?” she whispered shakily.

Lena’s weak voice sounded inside her head.

“You found your mate… your heat will come earlier now.”

Elena’s eyes widened in fear.

“No…”

Not now.

Not alone.

She stumbled again, gripping a tree for support as another painful wave spread through her body. Then suddenly—Growls echoed around her, Elena froze, Red glowing eyes slowly appeared within the darkness surrounding her Rogue wolves.

Fear crashed into her instantly.

She backed away shakily.

“No… please…”

The rogue wolves stepped closer hungrily.

Elena trembled violently And just when one lunged toward her—A terrifying Alpha aura exploded through the forest. The rogue wolves froze instantly, The next second Logan appeared.