The Alpha's Mate Who Cried Wolf novel Chapter 32

"He forcefully turns Alyssa around by her arms. "Do it now, or everyone will know you as a traitor to this family. Do you want your mother living with that reputation?" Alyssa is crying. She shakes her head no."

"Forgive me, Zenith. Please forgive me. I, Alyssa Moonstone, reject you, future Alpha Zenith of Shady Crest as my mate." I'm crippled with severe pain in my chest. It feels like she has ripped my heart out. I see Alyssa in the same pain, gripping her chest. Everyone gasps and watches on in horror. Rejecting mates is extremely rare. Most would never witness a rejection in their lifetime."

"The mating ceremony is over! Everyone, go home!"Alpha Bane yells. He still has his hands around Alyssa. He is pulling her away toward the packhouse. I want to run to her, but my father grabs me and holds me back."

"You will pay for this, Alpha Bane! I swear to the Moon Goddess, you will pay!"I yell."

"Four months pass. My father and I organise our warriors to wipe out the Moonstone pack so I can free Alyssa and bring her home with me where she belongs. We have it all planned out. First, we would trespass onto Moonstone Crest the night of Alpha Bane's birthday celebrations, discreetly killing guards and warriors one by one. The celebrations would be in the great hall where the mating ceremony is held. Then, once I find Alyssa, I will lure her away. My warriors would then close all the doors, barricading them in, pour fuel outside the hall, block the doors, and set the building on fire."

Alpha Zenith

"The moment I see Alyssa, my heart races. I watch her for a while and notice she doesn't seem sad or depressed. At least not in the way I have been since I've been away from her. She laughs and dances with everyone. She even clings to her dad’s arm, kissing him on his cheek. I don't understand. Why isn't she upset or angry at him? Why does she look so happy? I thought there had to be a good explanation."

"Alyssa walks over to the food table, plucks some grapes and strawberries from a fruit bowl, and eats them. "Alyssa', I whisper. She stops herself from reaching for another strawberry and looks around. "Alyssa', I whisper again."

"She looks around to see me hiding in the garden. Her lips part as she lets out a small gasp. She is shocked to see me. She scans her surroundings to see if anyone is watching her and then looks back at me. I gesture for her to walk over to me. She is very hesitant and is debating whether or not to approach me."

"You don't have to thank me, Alyssa. We can be together! Your father can never stop us this way," I say, smiling down at her. She looks at me, confused. "Zenith, I rejected you. We can't be together. I need you to understand that. I'm to be mated with Alpha Axton from the Justice pack in a few days," she says. Angry at her words, I let out a growl. "No, mate of mine will be mated to another wolf." My wolf is angry and is trying to shift. My eyes are black from her words."

"Zenith, we no longer have the bond. It would be best if you moved on for your family's and your sake. I like Alpha Axton. My father thinks they will be the next strongest pack. My family wants me to be with him. I also want to be with Alpha Axton," she says."

"No!"I say firmly. Alyssa flinches and stares into my wolf's eyes. She steps backwards, and her eyes water. I can sense she is about to run. I signal the warriors to shut and seal the doors. But before she can run, I throw her over my shoulder. "You're coming home with me where you belong!"I say. Screams erupt from the hall. Pack members bang on the doors in need of escape."

"Alyssa screams in horror when she realises what I'm doing. She kicks and punches with all her might until I drop her to the ground. She tries to run to the hall to open the door to free everyone. Grabbing her again, I hold her tightly in my arms. I sit away from the hall but close enough to feel the fire radiating from the flames. I hold her in my lap and stroke her hair. She cries and screams. I tell her we can be together, and I'll make a new hall for her at Shady Crest."