Luna's Rejection, Alpha's RegretChapter 1
Stormhowl Pack - Elara and Alpha Cyrus' Wedding day.
Weddings were supposed to be one of the happiest days in the life of any girl but here I was, standing at the wedding stage of Stormhowl pack, my heart pounding with anticipation and growing unease with no sign of my mate and husband-to-be - Alpha Cyrus.
The old joining priest cleared his throat noisily as he shifted from one foot to another. Although he wasn’t saying anything, I had a feeling that he was not happy about the delay and so was I.
The elaborate wedding decoration adorning the pack grounds seemed to mock me as minutes ticked by, turning into an hour of agonizing wait. It was clear – I had been stood up by my mate on my wedding day.
The whispers of the gathered pack members grew louder, their concerned glances, piercing through me like daggers. I clutched my bouquet tighter, the delicate flowers crushing beneath my trembling fingers. How could Cyrus do this to me? We had grown up together, our bond strengthening over the years until we became mates after shifting.
As the princess of Winterfang pack, I had always known my duty. When me and Cyrus, the Alpha Prince of Stormhowl Pack, discovered our mate bond, it seemed like destiny. We were the perfect match in everyone’s eyes – a union that would strengthen both packs and bring prosperity to our people.
My mind raced, recalling the countless moments and memories I had shared with Cyrus. He had always treated me with kindness and respect. His touch had always been gentle, his words gentler and we were so in love with each other.
But in the recent months, I noticed that something had changed. Since the arrival of Nadia, daughter of the late Beta Marco, a shadow had been cast over our relationship.
First, it started with Cyrus always finding fault in everything I do and subtly comparing me with Nadia at the slightest whim. Whenever I complained about him spending too much time with her instead of me, Cyrus would tell me that I was jealous and could not keep him cooped up because we were mates.
At first, I had seen reasons with him and had dismissed my concerns as mere jealousy. Surely, Cyrus wouldn’t be swayed by another woman. Not only had we been together for years, but we were practically soulmates, so there was no way another woman would deceive him, especially on the eve of our wedding.