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CHAPTER 4: The Announcement.
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2026-06-14 23:34:46Nerissa POV
The servant standing outside the door looked uncomfortable. “The gathering has already started.” Humiliation never came alone in the Red Claw Pack. “I have to go,” I whispered. “What?” “If I don’t…” My throat tightened. “Aunt Mara will punish both of us.” Harper cursed under her breath. Together, we made our way through the servant corridors toward the main hall. The closer we got, the louder the voices became. Excitement,laughter and celebration. The massive doors of the main hall stood open,almost the entire pack had gathered already. Warriors,elders,servants,enforcers. Basically everyone. The moment I stepped inside, whispers spread. “She’s here.” “The rejected omega.” “She still showed her face?” I lowered my eyes while Harper guided me toward the back. At the front of the hall stood Rowan beside Calista. Calista wore silver tonight, her pale hair braided elegantly over one shoulder while admiration surrounded her from every direction. Everything about her screamed future Luna and beside her stood the male the Moon Goddess had chosen for me. My mate. Alpha Magnus stood beside them proudly. “Now that everyone is here,” he announced, “future Alpha Rowan has something important to share regarding tomorrow’s mating ceremony.” Applause echoed through the hall. I wrapped my arms around myself. Rowan stepped forward. “I know many of you became aware of an… unfortunate misunderstanding earlier today.” Rowan’s eyes found mine before hardening. “But I want to make something clear before rumors spread further.” Harper stiffened beside me. I already knew what was coming. “The Moon Goddess may create bonds,” Rowan continued, “but not every bond deserves acceptance.” A few wolves nodded immediately. “I have responsibilities to this pack,” Rowan said firmly. “Red Claw needs a strong Luna beside its future Alpha.” His arm wrapped around Calista’s waist possessively. “Not weakness.” he said and glared at me. The room erupted into approving murmurs. Calista smiled and I stood there feeling every piece of my heart breaking slower this time. Rowan looked directly at me. “In front of the entire pack…” “I officially reject Nerissa Ashwood as my mate.” A sharp cry escaped my lips before I could stop it. It felt like claws ripped through my chest from the inside. Gasps spread across the hall. Tears blurred my vision. “Do you accept this rejection?” Rowan demanded. Harper looked horrified. “Nerissa don’t say anything” But I already knew refusing would only make things worse. “I…” I breathe. The entire hall waited,every eye on me. Mocking me,watching me too. I forced the words out somehow. “I accept.” The bond shattered completely. Agony tore through me that darkness nearly swallowed my vision. The crowd erupted into whispers again. “She accepted.” “Pathetic.” “She didn’t even fight for him.” Harper held me tightly while rage filled her eyes. Rowan exhaled like a burden had finally been removed. Then Alpha Magnus raised his hands proudly. “Tomorrow night, Rowan Blackthorn and Calista Wynter will begin preparations for their official mating ceremony as future rulers of the Red Claw Pack.” Applause thundered. Alpha Zayden stood near the entrance of the hall, dressed entirely in black. Every wolf lowered their heads respectfully. His gray eyes locked directly onto me. “You rejected her publicly.” Rowan straightened, “Yes.” “And you celebrate it?” he asked. Tension spread across the hall, Alpha Magnus stepped forward. “Alpha Zayden, the matter has already been settled between mates.” Zayden’s expression remained cold. Tears blurred my vision while the crowd whispered again all around me. “She accepted the rejection.” “How embarrassing.” “A rejected omega.” Calista wrapped herself around his arm possessively before looking down at me with victory shining in her eyes. “You should be grateful,” she said,low enough for only nearby wolves to hear. “At least he rejected you quickly instead of pretending someone like you was worthy of being Luna.” Rowan finally looked away from me like I no longer existed. I turned towards the massive doors. Even Aunt Mara looked relieved while staring at me with disgust. “You embarrassed this family enough,” she hissed as I passed her. Thunder cracked outside. The hall shook as rain began pouring heavily against the windows. Alpha Zayden stood at one corner of the room,his cold gray eyes locked onto mine. The storm outside roared louder,his gaze shifted toward Rowan. The ruthless Alpha of Obsidian Keep looked angry.
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