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."