I Rejected You, Alpha

ELEIA’S POV

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“They’re on their way .” Aiden announces and my mind freezes , my body stiffening as fear crawls all over .

“Who ?” I glance over my shoulder as I sit in the bay window , staring out into the woods from afar .

“Alliances that is bringing your friend .” He explains and my eyes widen , excitement coursing through me , “They got her ?” I beam as joy blooms in my heart .

“Of course they did .” He sits down on the bed , staring at me with a grin .

I don’t know how they did it , I don’t care if that pack is slaughtered , I’m just happy that she’s on her way to us right now .

I don’t think , I just get up and rush towards him , I climb onto his lap , straddling him with my legs on either side of him , my arms wrapping around his neck and I snuggle my face into the crook of his neck .Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

He chuckles , a low vibrations coming from his chest and I cling to him appreciatively .

“Thank you .” I breathe into his neck and his arms wrap around my waist , hugging me closer to him .

“Anything for you , anything .” He breathes out and I snuggle in closer , his hand trailing up my back , holding the nape of my neck closer to him .

I could feel my love for this man , the intensity in my chest knotting together , my heart beating against my chest .

“Come on , we have to get a room ready for your friend .” He stands up and my legs straighten as he puts me down , his lean body hovering over me , his gaze boring into me and I can not stop smiling .

I can’t even try , when my lips straighten , they just curl back up again .

“She likes flowers and light colors .” I beam and he chuckles , holding my hand as we walk out of his bedroom .

“Is she going to live with us ?” I ask in hope and his head sways to the side and he grins at me , he’s a head taller than me and I love the comfort of him being bigger , stronger .

It makes me feel protected.

“We can arrange that , I think .” He shrugs , heading straight down the stairs .

I feel like dancing when we enter one of Aiden’s spare rooms .

I have no clue why he has like four rooms in the house , but I am appreciative that there is a room for Rosie .

“So you said light colors ?” He asks for reassurance and I nod .

His eyes cloud over and after a minute , a maid comes running in , smiling .

She bows at him , greeting me with a smile ,

“She will be your luna , bow .” He snarls and my eyes widen as I feel put on the spot .

The poor girl’s eyes almost pop out of her head and she bows , “I’m sorry luna .” She murmurs and I nervously gulp , “It’s okay .” My jaw tightens as I bite down on my teeth .

Aiden tuts before taking the stacked linen from the maid , choosing a light beige , “I want a duvet set to match this please .” He asks her and she nods before walking off .

I am so confused , he just bit her head off for disrespecting me and made her feel so little and now he uses please and have respect…

“Can I ask you something ?” I pick at my nails , my bottom l*p pushed out into a pout as nerves eat at me .

“Sure .” He shrug , sounding in such a positive mood .

“Why do you yell and then ask nicely for things ?” I gulp and he sighs , his eyebrows furrowing together and a confused look covers his face .

“Because , I am the alpha . I demand respect , especially for you , but I am fair and I respect my pack as well .” He explains so relaxed that it shakes my mind .

The former alpha and luna would never use please , they would demand actions by threatening us .

Especially the luna , she would tell us if we didn’t do it right , we could forget about eating or taking a shower – or we would sleep outside , she used that a lot when it was snowing and icy outside .

A shiver runs down my spine at the memory of me spending a night in the snow , the back of my eyes stinging as unshed tears rest on the rim of my eyelids .

“Hey…” Aiden has his hands on my arms , shaking me and my eyes zone in on his , my lips agape and I only realize now that my chest is heaving .

“What’s going on ?” He pulls me to his chest , his one arm stretched over my shoulder blades , holding me close to him , his other hand on the back of my head .

I sigh as my head rests against his chest and I wurm my hand in between his chest and my face , wiping my eyes .

“I’m okay…” I mutter as I push my hands against his chest , putting distance between us and he sighs , his hands on my arms as he stares down at me .

“What happened ?” He asks in a serious tone .

“I just… I didn’t … I just thought of something . I’m sorry .” I shake my head and his hand cups my cheek , raising my gaze to his .

“I said you shouldn’t apologize . What were you thinking about ?”

Fear courses through me , my throat tightening as I stare up at him through my lashes .

I shake my head , not wanting to anger him .

“It’s nothing , it was a long time ago .”

My body goes cold , a shiver running down my spine as images of my blue fingers pop up in my mind .

“What was a long time ago Eleia ?” He grits out , his entire body screaming for an answer , yet his voice is calm and relaxed .

He doesn’t shout , he doesn’t manipulate , he asks straightforward .

“I was just thinking of how nicely you asked her…” my voice already cracks and my eyes sting with unshed tears .

“And then I thought about Regan – and how awful his parents are and the threats… and then I just thought about the time the former luna…” I choke on my words and he wipes the single tear that rolls down my cheek .

“Don’t cry .” He pleads , looking uncomfortable .

“I’m sorry .” I sob and he tuts , shaking his head .

“I’m not scolding you , I’m asking . Please stop saying sorry .” His eyebrows raise , his eyes widen as he stares down at me .

I nod , inhaling a deep breath through my nose , “Now relax and tell me what happened .”

“The luna , I forgot to clean one thing and it was winter and I…” I choke , closing my eyes , “I had to sleep outside , the entire night , everything was numb , my fingers were blue , I was pale , I only had on shorts and a t – shirt . I didn’t even sleep , my jaw was sore from chattering the entire night through and I passed out . When I woke up , I was laying in front of the fire , dressed in my uniform and I wasn’t cold anymore , but I felt weak . The luna came back and told me to get to work when she saw I was awake .” Tears are streaming down my face faster than I could wipe the warm liquid .

My entire face was hot , my cheeks red and I was heaving .

“Are you serious ?” His jaw is tense , his eyes dark and the anger radiating off him doesn’t even scare me because I know it’s not towards me .

I nod and his eyes fall shut momentarily , but when his eyes flick open , they’re back to the bluest blue .

“I’m sorry that happened to you .” He tugs me against his chest and I suck in a deep breath .

“It’s okay .” I shake my head .

“Come on .” He pushed me back , taking my hand as he leads me down to the foyer .

“Where are we going ?” I sniff , my tears luckily already dried on my skin .

“To pick some flowers for your friend .” He smiles and I knew that he was trying to make me feel better .

I nod , smiling and Stefan freezes as he comes through the door .

“Done already ?” He teases and I roll my eyes .

“Cut it out .” Aiden grits out and Stefan’s eyes widen and he nods , “Sorry , I was just making a joke .” He sighs and I glance up at Aiden , “It’s okay .” I chip in before Aiden loses his s**t .

Stefan smiles at me , “Where are you two headed ?” He asks and Aiden g****s , “To get flowers for my friend coming .” I reply him , my grip tightening on his hand and he glances down at me , a small smile tugging at the edge of his lips .

“Oh , is this a single friend ?” Stefan wiggles his eyebrows and I roll my eyes .

“Too far Stefan , too far .” I shake my head as Aiden leads me outside .

My heart races as I see a car driving up to the Aiden’s home .