Hello, my wonderful readers! Today, I have blessed you with three chapters. However, it must be said that this story has only three chapters left. This story has taken longer to write as it dealt with a deeper side of emotions that I needed to tap into. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Make sure to check out my latest book, INTO THE NIGHT, and be on the lookout for the third and final book in the MATED AND REJECTED SERIES. If you have enjoyed this story, leave a comment, rating, or gem so others can enjoy it with you. -Mistress of the West
From Alessia's POVIt was never in my head that I was lucky or blessed, not after all the things I have experienced. Many nights, I literally cried myself to sleep, asking the moon goddess to take me away from this life that had been given to me, one which was so disappointing to me. Other times, I would wonder why I was left alone to survive while my parents were gone.All of that changed when Daunte walked into my life and changed everything for me. He changed my life, and I was exposed to new possibilities. To say that I am blessed to have him in my life is an understatement. Having said that, there aren't even a few words that can do justice to my emotions and how he makes me feel. It has been Daunte who has been my rock, the source of my salvation, the source of my reassurance, and a beacon of light in the dark, and I can only wish that others are as fortunate to find someone like this in their lives.I had come full circle in my life, having gone from an orphan to an omega withou
***Five Years Later***"Mommy, Mommy, Uncle Hector said a bad word after he hit Daddy," Mikaylea yelled as she ran into the kitchen. There was a great deal of worry and concern in her light blue eyes."Awww, sweetie, I am sure that Daddy and Uncle Hector were only playing," I said to her as I approached her and scooped her into my arms, brushing her strawberry blonde hair from her face.In spite of the fact that Mikaylea was only five years old, nothing flew past her. After placing her in a regular preschool, we were surprised to discover that she was already exceeding every child her age. The sound of laughter reverberated throughout the hallway as Daunte and Hector walked into the kitchen, and I placed Mikaylea in her high chair."You know that I won," Daunte laughed as he approached me, wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing me."Uncle Hector, you hit Daddy," Mikaylea exclaimed, pointing her little finger at Hector."Yes, I did, but only because he fucken deserved it," Hecto
Bonus chapter***Alessia's Promise is Fulfilled***There was only one sound I could hear: the sound of the monitor. Nothing else mattered, not the people in the room nor the sound of my heart beating in my chest. There was only one thing I cared to listen to: the monitor that indicated that Daunte was still with me. As far as I was concerned, losing him was not something that I could cope with at this moment in time. As a result of the fact that he attempted to sacrifice himself for me, I was further convinced of the extent to which he cared for me.As I sat in the chair next to his bed, I recalled the last minutes of our battle as I remembered how we had come so close to losing each other. Watching Jared sacrifice himself in order to save Daunte was one of the most heartbreaking memories I would carry with me. A few seconds before the silver nitrate bullets were fired, Jared had shoved him out of the way. Although one of the bullets still managed to hit Daunte in the shoulder, the ot
***Trigger warning***This chapter contains descriptions of violence, abuse, and trauma that may be triggering for some readers. If you feel you might be triggered, please take care of yourself and skip this chapter. Seek help if needed.From Alessia's POV"Alessia, darling, please sit back and put your seat belt on," my mother told me."I can't, Mommy. I dropped my binkie," I replied, reaching for my blanket on the ground. My mother laughed as she attempted to reach for it.We had left early that morning for our annual family vacation. Dad said he got the week off work; later, I found out he had been fired from the restaurant. As a child, we didn't come from an affluent family. Being Omegas meant we were the lowest-ranking wolves, but it didn't matter to me. Everything I wanted was given to me by my parents.Other than spending time with my mother and father, I never gave a thought to material possessions. There was nothing else that mattered.Dad chuckled behind the wheel when he gl
***Trigger warning***This chapter contains descriptions of violence, abuse, and trauma that may be triggering for some readers. If you feel you might be triggered, please take care of yourself and skip this chapter. Seek help if needed.From Alessia's POVTen years later"Good morning, sunshine," Jackie's chipper voice woke me up. I grabbed my pillow and placed it over my head."Uhhhhh. Jackie, five more minutes," I groaned.Jackie laughed as she said, "Come on, it's time to get up!"I reluctantly got out of bed, feeling dizzy and grumpy. Jackie hugged me and said, "I'll make your coffee. That'll make you feel better!"I wanted to sleep. I had been working double shifts and still had to return and do my chores in the packhouse. I had gotten a summer job at the restaurant my dad had worked at many years ago. The new owner had us working double shifts since he was now offering alcohol, and his last call was at four a.m.I had gotten off work at two thirty in the morning and rushed back
From Alessia's POV My body trembled in fear as I sat there. I had no idea what I had done to cause Jared to treat me that way. I could not think of anything that would have made him hate me so much in the last ten years. No matter how often I thought about it, I could not figure it out. As I sat there in tears, I heard Jackie call my name. "Alessia, come on, let's go. We are going to be late," she exclaimed as she opened my bedroom door. The moment her eyes landed on me, she rushed to my side. "Alessia, what happened?" She asked with concern written on her face. I stayed silent, remembering Jared's last words. I shook my head and forced myself up off the floor, grabbing my backpack. "Alessia," Jackie's voice was soft. "Tell me we're best friends," she said. "I can't," I told her as I walked out of the room and down the hall. I heard Jackie's footsteps as she ran up behind me. "Hey," she said as she grabbed my arm and turned me to face her, "You know you can tell me anything, and
TRIGGER WARNINGThe following chapter may include stalking, physical violence, mental abuse, harassment, and sexual assault. This content may be challenging to engage with.From Alessia's POVTwo days later"Happy Birthday, Bestie," Jackie's excited voice woke me from my sleep.I had barely gotten to bed just two hours prior, as Luna Helen had me assemble the centerpieces for the Alpha Ceremony. It was a tedious job, and it took forever, a total of 500 centerpieces, for an Alpha ceremony. It was redundant, but as it turned out, Vince would also be announcing his Beta and Luna."Come on, wake up and blow out your candle," she said as she held a cupcake before me. I smiled at her kind gesture. Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and blew out the candle."Happy Birthday!" I heard a soft whisper.I giggled, "You already said that," I told her as I opened my eyes."Say what?" Jackie asked. I looked at her confusedly but didn't say anything; instead, I stood up from my bed and walked to
From Daunte’s POV "Aye, D, is your ass up? Let's get started." Dominic, my overly responsible Beta, decided we would do training early in the morning. If he weren't so damn proficient at his job, I would have fired him already, but I was already awake. It took me all night to ensure my business finances were in order. While inheriting my father's Alpha Status and Real Estate business wasn't everything I had wanted, being the COO of the largest weapons manufacturing firm had its perks. I was proud of the work I had done, and I was excited about the company's future. I knew I had a lot of hard work ahead of me. After accepting the partnership with Hector, I could also provide self-fulfilling jobs for all of the pack's wolves, regardless of rank. After visiting many packs in the past and seeing the poor treatment of lower-ranking wolves, I made sure that wouldn't happen here. I had faith that I could make Benatti Industries much more successful than it already was. "Let's go, D, come