Rejected Mate, Hidden Alpha Blood

I had been mated to Bennett since our days at the pack’s academy—a total of eight years—and we had been officially marked for two. When I chose him as my mate, despite his status as a Beta with limited resources, I severed ties with my parents, the Alpha and Luna of the Silver Moon Pack. I had declared to them, "I’ll prove you wrong about Bennett." But in just two short years, I was forced to face a harsh reality.

The storm outside raged with thunder and lightning as I spent the night crying on the floor of our den. I couldn’t wrap my head around how Bennett had become this way, or if perhaps he had always been like this and I was just too blind to see it. When did he start his affair with Liv? Had they been sneaking around right under my nose, laughing at how naive I was? Goddess, I was so stupid, never doubting Bennett for a second.

I cried all night, and Bennett didn’t come home. He must have been with Liv, probably celebrating in their shared den. I gently caressed my restless baby bump, feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt. *I’m sorry, pup,* I whispered to myself, my wolf whimpering softly in the back of my mind.

By the time I dragged my exhausted body out of the bedroom the next day, it was nearly noon. Bennett walked in as I opened the door, carrying a bag from Jean’s Café, a place known for its lavish brunches. Our eyes met, and he, likely out of guilt, avoided my gaze. He casually placed the pricey pastries on the dining table.

“You’ve always wanted to have brunch from Jean’s, right? I brought some for you today,” he said, his voice calm but distant. Yes, I had always wanted to go, but he always said, “Next time. I’ve been so busy lately.” “Besides, it’s so expensive. What’s the big deal?”

And yet he finally found the time to go, suddenly not concerned about the cost? And he brought me leftovers. Did he think so little of me now?

I sat across from him, glanced at the pastries, and gave him a sarcastic smile. “Congrats! You’ve landed the heiress. You can visit Jean’s whenever you want now.”

Bennett let out a deep sigh. “Stop being so sarcastic. I thought you’d understand after mulling it over all night. Kylie, marking Liv is strictly for the pack’s benefit. She can help my career! I made it very clear over the phone that you’re still the woman I love most. Even without the official bond, I’ll take care of you and the pup.”

He took out the rejection papers and even had a pen ready for me. “Sign it. You don’t have another choice.”

“I don’t have another choice? How do you know I don’t?” Bennett frowned. “The pup is already over four months along. Are you really going to be so heartless as to not bring him into the world?”

“If you keep the pup, it’s been over two years since you worked. The outside world isn’t easy, and you have no pack support. How will you raise the child alone? Kylie, don’t be stubborn. I’ve already planned for you and the pup’s future. I promise I won’t let you down.”

His words cut through me like cold, sharp knives. From Liv’s ultrasound report, it was clear her pregnancy was at least three months along. Bennett had waited until now to confront me so that my pregnancy would be too far along, forcing me to rely on him. Looking at the man I once thought I’d love forever, he seemed like a complete stranger.

If I were truly a helpless she-wolf with no support, I’d indeed have no other choice. But unfortunately for him, he was wrong. I wasn’t just Kylie Reed, the mate of a struggling Beta. I was the daughter of the Alpha and Luna of the Silver Moon Pack, and I had more strength and resources than he could ever imagine.