The Rejected Luna Queen

In the bustling town of Willow Creek, the full moon cast its luminous glow over the Silver Moon Pack. As the air hung with anticipation, the young wolfs were about to embark on a journey that would change their lives forever.

I Emily Faye Mickelson, the Alpha's younger sister, sat nervously fidgeting with my silver-studded belt buckle. My brother, Liam Ezra Mickelson, Alpha Mickelson to everyone else, stood beside me, his broad shoulders and piercing blue eyes commanding respect.

"Emi time is almost upon us, little sister," Liam said, his deep voice soothing. "Remember, your mate is out there, waiting for you. Trust in the moon goddess she will guide you, and trust in yourself."

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. I have heard stories of the magical mate bond , when a werewolf turns 18 their wolfs would guide them to their fated mates given they were close by. The excitement was both exhilarating and terrifying to know if my fated mate would be in this pack.

"Lucas is here," Liam announced, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on Lucas Axel, the pack's Beta. Lucas flashed a reassuring smile as he made his way towards us.

"Emily" Lucas said, his deep voice filled with warmth. "You ready for this, Emily?"

I nodded, trying to appear braver than I felt. Lucas wrapped his arm around my shoulders, offering a reassuring squeeze.

As our group of young wolfs, including myself, Ashley Jefferson (Emily's best friend and Lucas's girlfriend), Mason Gideon Jenkins ( Gammer and friend of the Beta and Alpha), and others, gathered in the clearing . Liam stood at the centre, his pack leaders, Lucas and Mason, by his side. It is believed that the Moon Goddess, looked down upon the gathering, as if watching over her people.

As the clock struck midnight, the clearing fell silent. The moon reached its peak, casting an eerie glow over the gathering. Suddenly, the air was charged with electricity. The pack's young wolfs closed their eyes, and the shift had began.

A faint hum, like a gentle buzzing, filled the room. I felt the energy coursing through my veins, calling out to me on a deeper level. I had started to feel immense pain shoot through my body as my bones had started to break and reshape forming into my wolf as fast as the pain came it left and in my place stood tall a majestic Silver She wolf with electric green eyes. My eyes snapped open as a vision took shape before me.

A pair of piercing blue eyes stared back at me, filled with warmth and kindness. A strong jawline, chiselled features, and a mop of dark hair – my heart skipped a beat as I realized I had seen my mate's face. Lucas was the first to notice the change in my expression.

"Mate" I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

Lucas's eyes widened, and he exchanged a glance with Liam. "Let's get this right, Emily," Liam said. "Tell us his name."

"Axel," I replied, my voice came out in only a whisper.

Lucas's eyes stared right into me as he whispered the word 'Mate'

Ashley, always perceptive, noticed the change in my demeanour. "You okay?" she asked, concern etched on her features.

I nodded, a mix of emotions swirling within me. "I...I just found my mate, Ashley. And he's standing right in front of me. I whispered"

Not moving a inch we both stare into each others eyes as the rest keep talking amongst themselves.

Ashley had soon broken me out of my daze as she announced her big news to the group.

"Lucas and I have decided to move in together!" this immediately snapped us both back to reality, where Lucas was in a serious relationship with my best friend.

As the group continued to congratulated them, I was quite thinking to myself how would this play out, will he accept me and break my best friends heart or would he reject me for her.

My wolf Aria whom I had just spoken to for the first time had started to pace in my mind uneasy about the situation, we find ourselves in.

Liam soon broke up the group by calling it a night. As everyone took off in the direction of the pack house I trailed behind everyone thinking of what a mess has fallen over me.

As I made it back to my room to shower and get ready for bed I heard a quite knock at the door, opening the door I came face to face with my mate.

I just stood there not saying anything as he stepped in and closed the door slowly, Emily we should talk he said. I quietly asked what about. If only I had know the next words would be the ones I never wanted to hear.