The Alpha's Rejected Blossom

I arrived soaking wet, looking disheveled in front of everyone. Leon deliberately quickened his pace, distancing himself from me. It was as if he was afraid of being associated with me, a lowly wolf in a world of glamorous pack members.

Elara pouted in displeasure when she saw me. I overheard Leon whispering to her, "I don't feel sorry for her; I just want to embarrass her. I want everyone to know that without me, she's worse off than a stray dog."

I felt nothing even while I was surrounded by mocking and confused stares,. Perhaps I’d been hurt too many times to feel pain anymore, my heart encased in a thick layer of frost.

I raised my hand and asked a waiter for a blanket, and soon I was curled up on the sofa, trying to blend into the background as people came and went. Just then, Annabelle called me. She said she had contacted a few companies and I could interview with them anytime, a lifeline amidst the chaos.

a hand suddenly landed on my shoulder before I could end. I turned to see Leon, looking annoyed. “Who were you talking to? What kind of interview is that? What are you planning this time around”

I lied casually, “Nothing.”

Leon’s frown slowly relaxed. “That makes sense, your parents doesn’t want you anymore , so where could you possibly go? The rain outside has stopped, there's nothing for you to do here, you can leave now, ehen you get home, don't forget to wash my clothes including the stockings.” be said, handing my his soaked clothes.

I didn't reply; instead, I tossed Leon's coat onto the sofa, a silent rebellion against the weight of his expectations.

Elara tilted her head, staring at me for a moment before insisting that Leon accompany me out, in case I try anything funny. As I reached the roadside, she suddenly stuck out her foot, tripping me. I lost control and fell into a dirty puddle of water nearby.

“Cel—” Leon reached out to grab me, but when Elara yelped, he immediately turned to shield her, leaving me to fall once again into the water. The sharp stone edge of the hole in the ground cut deep into my skin, leaving me covered in scratches, I was soaked in mud,

Great another painful reminder of my failures.

The muddy water only amplified my misery. I struggled to get up, just in time to see Leon gently bending down, wiping the splashes of mud from Elara's shoes. The flicker of guilt in his eyes was fleeting, but it stung more than my fall.

“Celeste, are you okay? I can take you to the hospital…” he began, but before I could say anything, Elara's eyes filled with tears.

“Leon, you promised to stay with me today. It's our first day we met anniversary! How could you leave me alone just like that?”

He's gaze shifted between the two of us, hesitating.

“I’ll go to the hospital by myself, It wouldn’t look good for you to leave early since you’re the Alpha,” I finally said, forcing the words past the lump in my throat.

He sighed in relief. “Alright, take care of yourself, I’ll bring you your favorite Almond cakes when I get home.”

Pineapple cakes were actually Elara's favorite, but there was no point in correcting him, he wouldn't even listen much less remember.

Regardless of everything I'd done, I was always the one left behind, the one sacrificed. Rather than foolishly waiting for love that was never mine, I decided to be smart and leave early.

At the hospital, the doctor carefully cleaned the wounds on my skin. Each cleaning felt like a release, as if the years of love I had clung to were leaving me along with the dirt. I took a deep breath, letting the sterile air fill my lungs, cleansing me of every sorrow and pain, Leon hsd caused me..

The next morning, Leon made a rare mind link call to me. “Why aren’t you answering your phone?”

“Didn’t you block me?” I shot back, frustration mingling with the remnants of my pain.

After a moment’s pause, he replied, “I’ll be home in half an hour. I brought you fresh Almond cakes and egg tarts, by the way, I also bought a new engagement ring, I know I’ve wronged you these past few days, It won’t happen again, believe me.”

I didn't, not even a single bit.

I glanced at the time and replied calmly, “There won’t be a next time for us.” Unfortunately, he’d already hung up. There were still some hours left until noon.

I opened his laptop and tried several passwords. Eventually, I unlocked it with Elara’s birthday. As I sat there in front of the computer, waiting for Leon, I felt a surge of anger bubbling beneath my skin. Half an hour passed, an hour, two, still no sign of him.

I opened my phone to find Elara had posted a new update. She was sitting in Leon's passenger seat, their fingers intertwined, both wearing the latest engagement rings. I smiled, but the expression felt hollow.

Using his account, I sent the story of our seven years together, along with the evidence of his affair I had collected, to everyone at his company. It was time they knew the truth.

Then I broke the computer to pieces, each crack mirroring the fractures in my heart.

I grabbed my suitcase and headed to the airport alone. As I went through security, countless messages and calls flooded in...