I stumbled into my cabin, tears streaming down my face as I slammed the door shut behind me. This was supposed to be my place of solace, the one place where I could go to escape the chaos of the outside world. But now, even here, I can't escape the pain of rejection.
I collapsed into my bed, burying my face in my pillow as I let out a cry of pain. My heart was shattered beyond repair and I wondered if I was ever going to get through this.
How could they have done this to me? How could they have rejected me, after all that we'd been through together as kids?
Rory, Rex, and Ray had been my childhood friends but they turned their backs on me like everyone else after I lost my parents and they were accused of a crime they didn't commit. Who would plead their cause and fight for their innocence?
I most definitely can't because no one would want to hear me out. To them I'd always be the daughter of traitors.
The Caddel triplets and I had grown up together, shared everything together, and promised to be there for each other no matter what. And yet, the moment I lost my parents they turned to the very monsters they promised to protect me from.
I couldn't understand it. I knew they hated me but I never knew they hated me this much. A part of me hoped that there was a little part of them that still cared for me. But I was wrong. They totally loathed me and took pleasure in seeing me in pain. I could remember the joy in their eyes as I writhed in pain from their rejection.
The more I thought about it, the more confused and hurt I felt. How could they have rejected me? Did their hatred for me made them oblivious to the electric spark and chemistry between us? I thought we were supposed to be soulmates, destined to be together forever.
I wiped away my tears and took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. But the pain was still there, throbbing in my chest like a physical ache. I felt so alone, so lost, like I had no one to turn to.
But then, a small voice in the back of my head reminded me that I did have someone to turn to. Someone who would always be there for me, no matter what.
Myself, Emerald and Alpha Ryder.
I sat up on my bed, wiping away my tears as I looked around my small cabin. This was my space, my sanctuary, and I needed to remember that I was strong enough to handle this on my own.
I took another deep breath and stood up, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. I was going to get through this. I was going to pick myself up, dust myself off, and move forward, no matter how much it hurt.
Because that's what being strong meant. It meant facing your fears head-on, even when it felt like the world was crashing down around you.
I walked over to the window, looking out at the forest beyond. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the trees, and I felt a sense of peace wash over me. The world was still turning, still moving forward, and so was I.
I took one last deep breath and turned away from the window, resolved to face whatever came my way and fight this pain in my heart. Because no matter how much it hurt, no matter how much it felt like the end of the world, I knew that I had to keep moving
Mama always said: "there is light at the end of the tunnel." I was going to find that light.
I knew I had to talk to someone about this, to get it off my chest and pour out all of my worries as well. And the only person I could think of was Emerald.
I wiped away my tears and reached for my communication device, tapping in Emerald's's number and waiting for her to pick up.
"Hey, Daphne, what's up?" Emerald's voice came through the speaker, and I took a deep breath, trying to steady my voice.
"I, uh, I need to talk to you," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
"Sure thing," Emerald said, her tone soft and understanding. "What's wrong? Are you ok?"
I took a deep breath and told her everything, from how her brothers turned out to be my mates. Yes, Emerald was their junior sister. I also told her about the rejection of my mates to the pain and confusion I was feeling. I told her about the doubts that were creeping in, the fear that I wasn't good enough, and the sense of loneliness that had taken hold of me.
As I talked, Emerald listened, offering words of comfort and support. She reminded me that rejection was a part of life, and that it didn't define me or my worth as a person. She told me that I was strong enough to handle this.
"My brothers are dicks. They are trying to break you, don't you dare give them the satisfaction of seeing you broken. Even if the whole pack is against you, you have me, you have my dad and you have your late parents, rooting for you." A tear escaped my eyes at her consoling words.
She was right, my parents were rooting for me and I couldn't disappoint them.
"One more thing, rejection is a key to redirection." I nodded, feeling better than u did before
And then, as I began to calm down, she asked me about my pet, lightening up my mood.
"So, how is Hua? I still don't get why you will give him a weird name like that," she asked about my pet, a Chihuahua, grumbling.
I couldn't help but let out a laugh, despite the pain and turmoil I was feeling. "That was the only name I could come up with," I said, my voice still shaking a little. "And it's the most beautiful name I've ever heard."
She scoffed and I could feel her rolling her eyes over there.
I heard the sound of power bikes approachinging my house and I rushed to the window to see who it was. People hardly venture to this area.
"Seems you have visitors," Emerald chimed and I hummed in response.
They were three power bikes stationed in front of my house and my stomach knotted in nervousness, having an idea of who they were.
They took their helmets off and a grasp escaped my 4 their attention to my window. I immediately shut the windows, feeling nauseated.
"Were they here to apologize?"
"I'll talk to you later Emerald," I rushed my words, dumping the phone on the table as I rushed out to meet them.
"Rory," my breath hitched as I came face to face with him on my doorstep.
He glared at me and I could see that he wanted nothing but to get rid of me. They weren't here to apologize. My mood immediately dampened as I glanced at Rex and Ray who were both standing behind him with an expressionless face.
"Why are you here?" I shuttered, facing the ground, scared to stare into his eyes.
"Didn't your parents teach you to invite your visitors in first," Rex leered at me and I flinched back in fear.
"You seem to be forgetting something here bro, her parents are six feet under the ground where they belong. Who could possibly teach her manners? Ray giggled and my heart clenched in pain.
"Don't talk about my parents like that?" I sobbed, unable to fight the tears and I saw Rex smile seeing me crying.
Rory, not uttering a word to me, pushed me out of the way, stepping into my cabin. Ray followed suit, kicking my leg out of the way and I winced in pain.
Rex followed suit and he grabbed me by the nape of my shirt, dragging me like an animal. I writhed under his hold trying to free myself but it was useless. He was too strong for me.
He shut the door behind him and tossed on the floor without any care in the world.
"How dare you make our father yell at us? Who do you think you are to think you can show up in our party as our mate and think we would accept you" Rory sneered in my face and Ray giggled.
"She is way below my taste, she has no booty," Rex grabbed me by my hands, turning me roughly and spanking my butss making pain to rake through my body.
"Please stop," I begged, tearfully.
"I should record this. This would make a nice video once posted," Ray said gleefully, bringing our house phone and my heart dropped down to my stomach.
"Even her chest is as flat as plywood," Rory scoffed and Rex flipped me over again, my eyes meeting with his and he squeezed my breast.
"She is not that flat but she isn't my type, a maid is far better than her."
Unable to take the embarrassment anymore, I pushed Rex away, making the biggest mistake of my life.
"Did you just push Rex?" Rory growled in my face menacingly.
"What do you have that you're trying to protect?" He grabbed hold of my shirt and ripped it off. My hands immediately flew to my chest trying to cover my breast.
"You dare push me because of this thing you can breast," Rex grabbed my hands, pulling them away from my chest as I struggled.
He grabbed hold of my two breasts and squeezed them, making me wince in pain. "They are too small in my hands and not big enough. You think you can be our mate and have a breast smaller than your IQ?
"Please stop," I cried out in pain. Ray giggled, enjoying the show as he videoed his brothers humiliating me.
"Look, she is wet," Rory said, touching my clit and I squirmed in his hold.
"What do you say we give her a treat of how we treat worthless things like her?" Rex smiled Maliciously and Rory and Ray grinned, loving the idea.
"Please don't do this," I tried begging them but they paid me no attention.
"Remember this, you are worthless," Rory spat at me, pushing four of his fingers into me at once and I let out a blood curdling scream.
"This is the best moan of the century," Ray said grinning.
They kept torturing me and all I could do was to scream and beg them to stop. They eventually stopped after they got tired.
"This is how worthless things like your should be treated," Rex spat at me, disgusted and I simply cried, unable to move.
Rory's eyes went to the necklace on my neck, a gift from my mother and he ripped it off.
"No, please don't take that," I cried out again. They couldn't take the last thing I have from my mom.
"This is eye-catching, you probably stole it so we will be retrieving it. Never show yourself to us again, you disgust us," Rory eyed me like I was dirt and I continued crying, my eyes on the necklace in his hands.
"This was fun, time to leave brothers," Ray dropped his phone and they all turned to leave, Rory leaving with my necklace.
I pushed myself up and ran after them. They can't take away my necklace, no they can't.
"Please, give me back my necklace," I cried, running after them barefooted.
They all laughed, taking pleasure in seeing me in tears." Catch us if you can," Rory smirked and they sped off.
I ran after them crying, broken and humiliated till I could see them no more. They led me into the main road and disappeared into the crowd.
How could they do this to me? After rejecting me, they abused me and took away my necklace, my only source of joy.
I lost the strength to fight.
They were right about one thing, I was worthless. A worthless Omega.
Tears still streaming down my face, I walked into the road limping. I didn't care anymore, I wanted to go join my parents.
I heard the loud honking of a vehicle asking me to get out of the way but I stood rooted to the ground, unmoving.
I closed my eyes, ready to embrace death.
I kept moving in the darkness for as long as I could remember. I had no record of how long I've been here or how much love I was going to be here but I had to get out of here. I couldn't stay here anymore.The actions that led me here are vague in my memory, I can only remember one thing at the moment, the Caddel triplets, rejected me and humiliated me in front of everyone at the ball. All other things were blurry in my head.I collapsed on the floor tired and frustrated. It was too dark in here and I couldn't see anything. I was supposed to get out of here? Was anyone aware that I was missing?"I doubt it. None of them cared about me so they wouldn't obviously notice my absence."There is light at the end of the tunnel," I heard my mother say, causing hope to surge through my veins."Mom!" I called out but I got no response. I decided to go after the voice, walking in the darkness.I stumbled through the darkness, my hands outstretched in front of me. Although, I couldn't remember ho
Daphne's POV“Ivory!” I heard a voice call out in a sing-song voice, making me freeze until I realized who she was calling Ivory… I was now Ivory Rodriguez, Daughter of the most powerful Alpha alive.“Rise and shine, sweetheart, the Alpha sent breakfast.” I heard someone say, making me stir on the bed but I laid still…The lady called out once more, but I paid no heed to her, breakfast was the least of my problems right now.I wanted to leave this place before they realized I'm not Ivory, I am Daphne and reality had just dawned on me.It was definitely a dream, I wasn't rejected by the Caddel Triplets, then assaulted by them before being hit by a car and then died before waking up as Ivory Rodriguez.Stuffs like that happen only in movies and fantasy books, no doubt I'd open my eyes to see things where they ought to be.I could feel my heart thumping as the lady left me alone in the room.When are they going to ask me out of the hospital because I'm pretty certain that I don't belong h
Daphne's POVBeing Ivory was simple because I looked so much like her and I just had to be calm, and sweet and hold back my words, I think because so far no one had questioned me.The staff at home accepted me with open arms, and I found myself blending in faster than I thought I would.It was quite surprising that Indeed, Alpha Rodriguez…Dad had a daughter who was indeed named Ivory, but no matter how I tried finding out what happened to the girl I was to replace, no one ever told me.Dad tried his best to make me feel at home and also feed me memories of Ivory, which also aided me in my step of filling her shoes.Most times my mind would go back to my old pack, nightmares were common because I'd wake up every morning in tears and, weirdly enough, sometimes in Dad's Beta arms.One thing is sure, he knew I wasn't his Ivory, and also he was in love with Ivory. The night I had returned home, he had confronted me with harsh words, even to the point of calling me an imposter who was toying
Daphne's POVI wasn't ready at all.For anything at all, and it took Andrew for me to see it.It takes more than the identity of Ivory to ruin the Caddels, I must have a name to do it.All the research I made, had me wondering if there was ever someone named Ivory.Ivory Rodriguez was an invisible figure, but her Dad was a force, while The Caddels Triplets had their name with or without their Dad…they were a force with backup.Revenge against a force as strong as they were, would take me take more than cutting Daddy's money plug.I needed to put my name in every tabloid and news station, it was going to be the rise of a Rodriguez…but I didn't know how to start.“You seem distracted” I heard him say, “I am”“Teach me,” I said to Andrew, who had just entered the room and was staring at me like I had two heads.I did have two heads, and I have been packing up for our journey for two hours now.“To do what exactly, Ivy?” He asked, leaning up against the wall and staring at me as I got lost
Daphne’s POV**A year and half later**“Aren’t you being too extra?” Andrew teased as we approached the helicopter’s pad.Was I being too extra?Isn't that the plan?“That smile on your face makes me wonder what you are thinking, you know we could have avoided this entrance…”“And miss all the buzz?” I asked with a smile on my lips, he shook his head at me before bursting in laughter upon seeing what I had called the buzz.The press were in a frenzy on the veranda below the helicopter pad, although from up here they all looked like ants.Following Andrew's advice and Leaving to become a better version of Ivory was the best decision I have made in my whole life, and I had no single regret.I was quite frustrating during the first few months, Dad had deposited a little cash and an available work space but the rest was just I and Andrew.It took a lot of sleepless nights and I was secretly was grateful to Alpha Ryder for handling my tech classes back then.The little knowledge I had of it
Daphne’s POVAndrew's words made me teary, but he wasn’t done, “Your plan to ruin the Caddels won’t be done alone anymore, for as long as you are posing as Ivory Rodriguez, I will always be here for you” he said with a genuine smile plastered on his face as unexpectedly the doors opened.My mind flashed to the night the Caddels had rejected me, I had entered the hall feeling as though all wasn’t going to end up well and indeed, they had rejected me in the worst way possible.Back then, most of these eyes here, had stared at me in a judgmental way, they didn’t want Daphne in the hall…dressed in rags she had bought at a cheaper rate regardless of the fact that she had used the only money she was given to get them …I could hear whispers like, “who is she?”, “Is that Ivory Rodriguez?”.“She looks tiny but beautiful nevertheless”.“Where has she been all these while?”“Befriend her, we need her”The scene of my entrance was different, I could see all of them staring at me star struck in aw
Daphne’s POVI headed to the company's new place the next morning to oversee how far the construction team had gone.If this was going to be our headquarters, it would have to be unique in design.Dad had loaned his building in the center of town, it was perfect for a company like ours.A tech company that others needed to help other companies keep their data safe.I called his gift a loan just like the other gifts he had given because I knew deep down that I won’t always be his ivory, there would have to be a time I would step back.Andrew couldn’t accompany me today due to the pending pack business he had with dad, after supervising the work… I decided not to return home after that.I longed to see the look on the triplets' faces when they saw who their Daphne had become. Today was definitely not going to be good due to the meeting I had asked their board director to hold.Not wanting any extra baggage of security following me, I entered the car and drove to their mansion.“Where are
Authors POVRex stared at Ivory's car in anger, their second chance mate hated them, and he just couldn’t place his fingers on why?Could it because she knew about Daphne's rejection? Her eyes were filled with nothing but pain and judging by the way she slapped Ray, she hated him the most.Ever since they had done it, the first company to drop partnership was Her dad, before other companies dropped slowly throughout last year.He ignored Ray’s angry shout while holding his slapped cheeks and barged into Emeralds room, the sismance between the two was aired on live TV yesterday.While leaving, he had seen his sister cry and surprisingly , Ivory had hugged her so tight until she was done.He hated the name Caddel triplets especially after that night, he wanted to hate his dad too, but he just couldn't over Daphne.Somehow everyone had painted them as the bad guy, no one wanted to know the real reason why everything had turned different after Daphne's parents' death.Watching from afar as
Daphne POVAs I ran towards the face approaching our pack mansion, the weight of the world lifted off my shoulders. I was no longer scared of being rejected, his face was as warm as ever, the moment I was close, his arms encircled me in a warm embrace. I could feel his heartbeat as I tightened my arms around him."You are the most stubborn child I ever had!" he laughed and I responded, "I am just a true reflection of you and your only child in case you've forgotten"There was a subtle look of admiration in his eyes and that gave me smile across my face. He seemed like a proud father."You got that right, now it's time for us to talk" he said, walking towards the pack house. The journey was ...serene, my father was sharing the news that had filled his days during my absence, it was like nothing had changed except that I was no longer naïve. He spoke of wars, betrayals and how he had handled everything, and I could not stop smiling. He was an Alpha indeed, strong and reliable. I remem
Daphne’s POVThe triplets tried their best not to pretend not to be present…it was almost as though they were trying to lessen the eyes waiting for me to speak.As I opened my mouth, despite my urge to talk…nothing came out.“I got this” I whispered to myself but I could feel my spirit dampen as reality hit me.I couldn’t and if by any chance I messed this up, it would make things harder for the triplets than it already is.“What do you want to tell them?” I heard Rex ask me through the link and I sighed before meeting his eyes.“What I feel as a fellow woman like them”.“Then do, show them who is Luna” he replied and I suddenly found my voice.I didn’t want to bore them with long talk but rather, the plan was to share what I felt as a woman to them and so I did.When I was done talking,I let out a sigh and met their eyes, silence loomed over us for a while before one of them slowly began clapping and soon there was an uproar of applause.The smiles I saw on their faces while they cla
Dearest Readers, Compliments of the season and I wish you all a Happy New Year to you all. I apologize for the poor updates of this book, I understand if many of you have gotten tired and all but in as much as it was all due to my ailing health...it is still not an excuse and although I am still down, I promise to finish this book as soon as it can be made possible. Your prayers would be appreciated as much as comments and votes too. I do hope you anticipate the incoming chapters and ride along with me to the end of this story. Thank you, signed: by Your humble author, Aya Starr.
Daphne's POVWith a sigh, I stirred and was hit with the ray of sunshine dancing into the room.I shit my eyes rightly before slightly opening them to adjust to the room's brightness.It took a while for me to get familiar with my surroundings. Slowly, the events that took place the night before filled my mind and a chuckle escaped my lips.Sleepy Ray was so damn sexy, caring and different… I remembered greedily wanting more of the Ray I had seen and hoped that it wasn't just a dream.“Glad to see you had something to smile about upon waking up” I heard someone groggily say, causing me to jerk upon realizing that I wasn't the only one present in the room.Ray stood with a tray in his hands, watching me with an amused look on his face.“I don't think I appreciate being teased so early in the morning” I whined, causing him to laugh softly and sit down beside me.“Early morning, you say?” He teased, putting the tray down.“Good to know your morning starts by 2pm baby girl”, I turned brig
Daphne’s POVThe night was cold and weirdly starry but so many thoughts flooded my head making it hard for me to go to sleep.The disbelief of everything that was happening made it difficult to rest.From my dad not being the Alpha King anymore to being back home and together with my mates.My soft footsteps kissed the cold ground as I wandered around. The Triplets were fast asleep already and judging from the meetings that were held this evening, I knew they needed all the rest they could get, so I chose not to let my insomnia disturb them.It would have been pretty nice to spend the night in their arms, talking about the future we imagine, but then I also longed for some peace and quiet.And just as though the universe could sense I would rather not be disturbed, the night whispered soothing words to me as it welcomed me to the garden.One thing that amused me was the way the brothers had handled their pack in our absence… This same pack was what the late Alpha Ryder wanted them to
Daphne’s POVA part of me was hurt that I wasn't getting the embrace Rex was about getting.The only thing I longed for was to sink into their warmth and take in their scents, I deserved it because it was finally all over.I didn't want to know the reason they had acted that way now, but rather I needed rest. I watched as Rex moved slowly to their side before falling unconscious.The mood immediately changed as he was carried back to the mansion and while I tagged along slowly.I could feel Ray and Rory's gaze on my body causing me to shiver in delight, but right now, Rex required me and as much as their warmth was what I needed to calm down my racing heart, I still detested them due to the way we were treated a little while back.I stayed and watched while Rex was being treated due to the bruises he had gotten from fighting with the soldier.Unable to hold down my curiosity, I asked, “why did you free Rex even though he had killed your soldier?”It took all my willpower to stop mysel
Daphne’s POVMy hand immediately grasped my mouth as those words left my mouth. I didn’t even want to look at Rex because I could burst into tears and tears would make us look guilty here by justifying their judgment.I couldn’t believe the two people who stood grinning in front, and the only emotion that danced on my face was discussed. There was no explanation whatsoever for this decision they had made, even if at all we were imposters…. Weren’t there other ways to find out if indeed we were?We weren’t even asked questions or even investigated.“Is this how the system runs now?” I began, unable to hold myself any longer.“So many things are wrong with your decision” I heard Rex chip in angrily, causing me to smile. The fact that he snapped out of his mood to support me was enough.“No investigation was made, no questions asked. what kind of messed up justice system is this pack now running!?”“What then differentiates you from your dad?” I asked.“You do know I am an Alpha's daugh
Daphne’s POVIt all went too fast, in the blink of an eye we went from analyzing the pack’s environment and the weird reception towards us to being arrested.I opened my eyes softly and met theirs. My mates stood in our front as they whispered among themselves.So many emotions filled me up and my heart thumped in excitement as so many emotions flooded my subconscious.I watched with a smile on my face as they turned to face us with a cold grin plastered on their faces, dampening my spirits.Never was I expecting them to open their arms wide to welcome us, but this reception was just far too cold.I heard a groan from Rex, causing me to be aware of his presence, “Rex?” I called out as he said nothing more to me.“What's going on, Ivy?” He asked me, struggling with the guards that held him captive.“I'm sure I didn't stutter, identify yourself!”“You both entered our borders in a very comfortable manner, as though you know your way around,” Ray said, eyeing us up wearily, causing my he
Daphne's POV“You don't know that this isn't your journey, right?” Uriel asked, stopping us from moving any further with them, while the men stopped in such a way that made me notice that Uriel must have stopped time to speak to us.“What do you mean?” Rex asked, confused, as though he could read my mind.“It seemed like you both have forgotten where you came from, the past you left behind to a face destiny has been calling”“What about the relics and the battle we are to face? I am needed, and you must know” I interrupted.“Your journey stops here, trust me you need to return to balance things, the battle you'll face soon is dependent on how you handle this”“How long ago did you feel as though they were still calling out to you?” he asked me, ignoring the question I had asked earlier, causing Rex’s attention to shift towards me.I never told anyone or even confessed to myself that I could feel the mate pull me towards where they called out to me, but I then realized that after a whi