Isabella Reyes, people like to call me Bella not because they love me but because it is short and easy to pronounce. I think I am the unluckiest girl on the planet.

Why?

Because all I have known since birth has been rejection. My parents regard me as a disappointment and a reason for embarrassment in their family. And the cause for all of this is that I can't shift like a regular wolf. When my family discovered my weakness as a teenager, they labeled me as an outcast. Even though I am their biological child, I never felt like a member of the family.

It's not that I haven't tried, but I just can't do it. And the constant bullying and tearing me down has only made me weaker. Maybe I could have overcome my weakness only if the ones who brought me into this world were with me.

It is not entirely my fault!

Stella, my identical twin, was the first to be born in this world. She has always had the upper hand over me. But my parents have never tried to put themselves in my shoes; instead, they have blamed me for my flaws. Stella is blessed in every way. She received all of our parents' favors and love simply because she can shift and is learning witchcraft.

On the outside, I may appear normal, but on the inside, I am suffering from mental stress as an effect of the way I have been treated my entire life.
But today is the day I have been looking forward to for a long time. I believe that starting today, my life will change and I will find the love and support I have been looking for. Today is Alpha King Xavier Wulfric's 20th birthday. His father is throwing a big party for him, along with a mating ball, because he hasn't found his mate yet so he has announced all the eligible wolves to the party.

Because Stella and I have recently turned eighteen, we are also entitled to participate in the mating ball. I hope to meet my mate today who would surely solve all my problems. I have decided to remain cheerful and optimistic.

Stella sprayed perfume on her neck as we got ready for mate ball and Alpha King's birthday party. She knows a lot about magic and potions at the age of eighteen. And, as far as I know, she created this scent through extensive research, and it is used to mask the true scent for a few hours. She told me about this a few days ago only, when she was in a good mood, very rare times when she talked to me.
"Stella, why are you using this scent?" I asked her the first obvious question that came to my head.

"You know what, Isabella, don't poke your nose in my business!" She sounded so rude that it didn't take even a second to ruin my mood completely.

I gulped as she walked out of the room.

I huffed and closed my eyes as I prayed to the Moon Goddess to make me meet my mate today. I am not going to be able to stay here any longer.

Taking a deep breath, I exited the house and made my way to our old car, which was supposed to take us to the mansion. Like every time my mother hugged Stella and wished her luck while I was ignored. But it didn't bother me because it wasn't the first time they treated me this way. I was just looking forward to the wonderful life that awaited me with my mate.
We arrived at the venue in record time. When I saw the stunning mansion decorated in beautiful standing proudly in front of me, my eyes widened and my jaw dropped. Intricate carvings, gilded accents, and rich fabrics clearly showed that a large amount of money had been spent on its adornment for the celebration of Alpha King Xavier Wulfric's birthday.

My hands didn't stop shivering as I and the other omegas entered the mansion; my heart was racing and I couldn't catch my breath. I am extremely nervous about who will be my mate. I don’t have high hopes. I just want him to accept me the way I am!

As we arrived, the party had already begun, and I noticed many young people dancing together, indicating that they had found their mates.
In anticipation, I took a deep, shaky breath.

The music abruptly stopped, and the atmosphere was filled with dominant and powerful Vibes. I didn't get the chance to think of anything as the host announced the entry of Alpha King Xavier Wulfric. People stopped dancing as soon as he stepped down the stairs, and everyone's attention was drawn to him.

My body also froze, and I could smell the most intoxicating scent that hit my brain cells directly through my nostrils.

I have never smelled anything like this before. I wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one who smelled it, to make sure I turned right to ask my sister but Stella was nowhere to be found.

As the scent intensified, I couldn't resist the urge to take another whiff of the sweetest scent, and my attention was drawn once more to Alpha King, who was now standing in the middle of the stairs.

He was a man who exuded danger from every pore. His eyes were cold and calculating, and his movements were swift and precise. He had a quiet confidence about him as if he knew exactly what he was capable of and was not afraid to act on it. He was inhaling deep breaths and his eyes wandering among people as if looking for someone. And then those grey eyes met mine, and not only his gaze but my world also stopped at that particular moment.

With each step he took toward me, my breath became shallow. The guest realized whom he was staring at, and I became the focus of their attention. I am sure my nervousness was visible on my face, but that didn't stop Alpha King Xavier Wulfric from approaching me as if I were his prey and he already knew about me. 

The pin-drop silence engulfed me, and my heart began thumping so loudly in my chest that I am sure Alpha King could hear it even from so far away. It didn't take him long to reach me because he was tall and blessed with long legs. I forgot about the gaze of jealousy on me when he was standing at a hand distance from me.

As he leaned forward, I flinched slightly. My lips were quivering, and I had to bite them to keep them from moving too much. As my lips were in the cage of my teeth, his eyes moved down to my lips but I was so lost in his beautiful eyes that I couldn't move my gaze anywhere else. I could see a flash of lust pass through his eyes as his gaze lingered on my lips for more than a minute.

He leaned even more forward, his hands clasped behind his back. Nothing but his breath touched my skin, but I felt a jolt of electricity run through my body and I shivered at my position.

Just as I thought he was about to kiss him, his head moved down to the crook of my neck and inhaled deeply. I could smell him even more in this position. He smelled like a combination of fresh rain, forest, and damp earth, later my favorite since childhood.

Because his mouth was close to my ear, I could hear the pleasurable moan that passed through his lips.
"Mate" he whispered and my heart dropped a beat.

"Mate" I whispered when he stood back and came face to face with me.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine Alpha King as my mate? I had faith in the Moon Goddess that she has made me weak because she must have chosen someone very special for me, and I believe that this has now come true.

He is now so powerful that no one could ever raise their voice against me.

After a second, he clapped twice, and the music resumed.

He quickly wrapped his arm around my waist and drew me closer to his muscular frame. He was now so close to me that I could clearly see every inch of his beautiful face. I felt short in comparison to his tall frame. He appears to be taller and more beautiful than any other male I have ever met. His short black hair was swept back, and he had a well-shaped face, with arched brows, a pointed nose, a chiseled jaw, full lips, and grey, deep eyes.

He is endowed with everything a person could desire.

He drew back and spun me around on his finger, and I couldn't take my gaze away from him for a second, not caring what the rest of the world thought of me.  He stopped after a few rounds, and I landed on his chest. I could now hear his heartbeat and smell him so strongly that I couldn't concentrate on anything else.
"What's your name?" He inquired, his voice deep and authoritative.
I pulled back to look into his eyes.
"Isabella Re... Reyes" His aura was so intimidating that I stuttered even while telling him my name.

"Omega?" He asked as his eyes narrowed.

I pursed my lips and nodded my head, unable to tell this with my own mouth.

He took a deep, sharp breath as if he didn't like the fact that I am an Omega. But Moon Goddess chose us as mates, so I don't think it will be a problem for him. Above all, it is a sacred bond.

"I detected some weakness in you. What exactly is it?" He further inquired, this time his eyebrows raised.

I remained silent and gulped hard because I couldn't see any emotion in his eyes, which scared me. I wished my mate would accept me for who I am and not treat me so coldly. He is behaving exactly the opposite of what I thought.

"When I ask something, I expect an answer in words! Got me?" His grip on my waist became so tight that it not only hurt my skin but also pricked my heart.

"I... I can't shift," I said quietly because I didn't have the strength to say it aloud.

His grip on my waist loosened, and he took a step away from me as the music in the background stopped playing at the same time. The guests came to a halt as their gazes were drawn to us.

"I can't accept such a weak omega as my mate and the Luna of Blood Moon pack. I want someone strong to sit beside me and make decisions. I don't want someone like you as my mate"
Every word he said struck me like a dagger to the heart. I could feel tears welling up in my eyes and tried hard not to cry.

"I, Alpha King Xavier Wulfric, reject you, Isabella Reyers as my mate"
My entire world collapsed around me. A loud gasp escaped my mouth, and the tears I was fighting back began to roll down my cheeks. My hand rose to hold my heart, which felt as if it were tearing apart. It hurt so badly that I was afraid I had a heart attack. I have never felt so much pain in my life, not even when I got to know about my weakness.

I had so many hopes and expectations from my mate, and I could see them all crumbling in front of my eyes.
Why is my fate so cruel?

He didn't even spare a second glance at me before turning around and walking away. I collapsed on the ground as the others laughed at me, adding more to my humiliation.
The words of Alpha King, who was supposed to be my mate, kept ringing in my head. They were so heavy and loud that I could no longer hear the laughs. The last thing I remember is that my head spun, my eyes closed and I cried loudly out of pain.

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