Rejected And Marked By The Ruthless Alpha

DRACO

Rejecting her was one of my terrible mistakes. A fated mate is something I have always dreaded. Constantly feeling emotions that belong to her through the mate bond. Sharing in her pain, her body and her sadness. That is what Fated mate entails but it's not something I had wanted.

I do not want my whole universe to depend on a woman but that night after rejecting her, I began to have second thoughts. She is a weak omega but she didn't try to cling to me like most girls. I have seen her once at the party and I remember her name when her friend called her.

Even though I was drunk, I remember vividly how I made love to her. I was not going to make love to her but my wolf was the one who actually took over.

How could I pretend not to have noticed that vanilla scent that clung to her like a second skin? The way her tongue tasted when I kissed her. The way her petite body perfectly clung to mine as I made love to her on the bed. I have always enjoyed rough sex but with her, I decided to be slow. She is a virgin, and the smell of her blood still haunts me, but I can't commit to her. She will be a weakness, a tool for the elders to use to threaten which is why I had to insult her.

I didn't even feel bad for Jasmine. She knew how important the mate bond is and the pull is not something to deny. It's not as if I was in love with her. We only got closer because we do fuck. Apart from having a good fuck hole, I never wanted Jasmine. Who knew she would get to know about my one-night stand with Cassandra and now she is trying to make me acknowledge me as her boyfriend.

“Alpha, the king demands your presence in the courtroom.” My Beta said, his voice drew me back to the present.

“Okay,” I said and rose from the chair. I went to the courtroom to discuss with Father since he is there.

At first, I thought the elders would be present but there were none of them in the room.

“You sent for me, father,” I said and stood in front of him.

“I heard you found your fated mate a month ago. Why didn't you inform me?” He asked and I clenched my jaw hard. How did he know?

“Because I didn't feel the need to,” I replied and straightened my back.

“Aren't you curious about how I heard?” Father asked, looking at me.

There is no point in being curious about that when I already know who did it. The moment I entered the courtroom, I could smell her.

“I know Jasmine is here. She told you what happened” And as soon as I said that she stepped out of the shadow.

“I have heard everything loud and clear, Draco,” Father said and continued. “What is her name?”

“Cassandra,” Jasmine replied and stepped forward. “She is the lowly Omega that…”

“This is my verdict, son,” Father said, shutting Jasmine up and the silence that filled the room echoed at the back of my head.

Whatever he is going to say is going to change my life, and I know it, but I still listen.

“Marry that girl within the next two weeks. I will send a message to her family, and you will be seeing her today,” Father said and Jasmine's eyes widened.

“I cannot agree to this,” I said calmly but I know better than anyone not to go against Father.

There is a reason I am called the Untamed Wolf and it's all because I inherited almost every trait of my father. While he is merciful, I am actually heartless and this is one thing he has tried hard to change about me.

“Is it not until you see me buried deep inside my grave before you realise you need to bring in an heir? Do everything you can to convince her and bring her back to the castle. You will be the one to rule the people when I am gone. Casting aside your mate is not what I am going to agree to.” Father said and I clenched my hand.

“You can do anything but I can't agree to this. She is weak and will only pose a threat to me in the future.” I said but Father didn't seem to agree to any of this. He already made his decision and that is final.

“And Jasmine, I think Draco will clear the air for you. You are both dismissed from the court.” Father said, and Jasmine was the first person to leave the courtroom.

“Father,” I called him but he didn't look at me again in the eye.

“Leave Son. I have always hoped I wouldn't make any decision over your life but I have to do this. You are the only one who is capable of bending the rules in the city. The elders fear you. You will be the King and by then, a Luna must be by your side.”

“But you are still hale and hearty,” I said and he brought out one of the parchments.

“If you say so. Now leave.” I had no choice but to leave at that moment. On getting outside, there was no sign of Jasmine.

“Where is Jasmine?” I asked Theodore when I spotted him.

“She made a statement about how she is going to ruin everything before leaving in her car.” He replied, clearly talking about Jasmine.

“Get my car ready, Theo,” I ordered and get rid of the suit jacket.

“Yes sir.”

“And find where Jasmine is right now”

“Alright, sir.”

****

I had followed Jasmine, but what I didn't realise was that her destination was actually Cassandra’s store. Who knew the omega I had a one-night stand with is actually a hardworking woman?

However, when I got to the store, it was almost too late. Jasmine was already lashing at her, calling her names. I am the only one allowed to call her names.

“Get rid of her,” I told Theo and in that moment, I made sure the power supply was cut off. This is one of the rare abilities I possess as an Alpha.

I slipped out of the store and went inside her office. It is not that hard to spot it because her scent lingered there the most. The room is neatly arranged, and there are portraits of her on the wall. She is beautiful just like the night I saw her.

And then, I heard her echoing footsteps until she walked in. She didn't look pleased to see me, and I could see that she was angry, and when she asked me what I was doing here, I knew something had changed about her.

She is not the same woman I saw a month ago. So I think cutting to the chase will be the best option right now.

“Let's get married,” I said and she scoffed as if I had just told her a cruel joke.

“And who are you to tell me that?” She asked, her eyes filled with hatred.

“The last time I checked, you rejected me and insulted me. Your girlfriend came today just to do the same.” She said, and I agree that I have been an asshole, but I need to let her agree to this.

“I admit that it was my fault,” I said without denying the fact that Jasmine is not my girlfriend.

“The letter should have got to your father right now, and I believe he will make the best decision”, I said, giving her a hint to make her curious.

“And what letter are you talking about?” She asked, her lips quivering.

She is indeed beautiful but I never want her to fear me.

“Our marriage. The Alpha king found out you are my fated mate, and he wants us to get married as per the custom,” I explained to her, and I can't miss the way her expression changed.

“Are you joking right now? I am going to reject it.” She said, and I felt a pang of pain in my heart. She is hurt, and she just plainly rejected me, just like I did to her.

“Good,” I said and she narrowed her eyes at me.

“I have already thought about it and I am glad to know we are on the same page. I don't want to get married to you either.” I said, and she looked at me sceptically.

“And what is that supposed to mean?” she asked.

“I prepared this instead,” I replied and took out a paper from his back pocket.

“You only need to get married to me on paper whereas this will be a contract marriage between us,” I told her and stretched forth the paper for her to take.

“And what is that?” she asked.

“Get married to me for a year and after a year, you are free to go anywhere you want. I need to honour my father's wishes and I know your father will clearly agree to this.” I explained, and her lips parted, which I knew she was going to argue.

“You will be compensated at the end of the contract. Let me know if it's a deal between us.”