All Chapters of Embracing His Rejection : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Welcome home, Emerald." My mouth pursed into a smile after reading the big banner hung right in front of the gate before entering the homestead. A few familiar faces are outside, waiting for me to get out of my car. It's been a decade since I left the homestead to study in the States. Now that I have been a successful doctor, the Alpha wanted me to serve Red Moon. Going here was never part of my plan, but because I missed my parents too. I took the opportunity. I said yes to the Alpha's proposal. Well, some of my friends really did convince me to come back. They didn't stop until I agreed. When I stepped out of my car, I received a flood of praise. Some are fakes, while others are genuine. Nonetheless, I just smiled at them all. I foresee their real intentions. Being away from the pack and not receiving sufficient training for my other identity does not make me inferior. My wolf's prowess is comparable to that of the majority. "How's living abroad?" Amelia, my cousin, asked. I s

Matthew"What are you thinking?" Natasha clung her hands on my arms, which I instantly got rid of.The image of Emerald's pain-filled eyes when I rejected her raced through my mind, filling me with overwhelming guilt. The touch of another woman now felt like a sin. Rejecting Emerald tonight was never my intention, but circumstances took an unexpected turn."Are you regretting your decision now?" Yes, I am regretful. We're talking about my mate, after all. But there's nothing I can do to change the situation. I've already made a promise to Natasha that I will take responsibility for her pregnancy, and I won't back down from it. A promise is a promise. Even though it means disappointing the woman who was meant for me, I've chosen to honor my commitment. "Matthew I hope you won't forget what you promised me," Natasha sighed, leaving my side after getting no reaction from me.If only Natasha's father were not so strict and willing to accept whoever his daughter's mate was, perhaps everyt

Matthew"How was your first duty, Emerald?" my brother asked. Emerald's eyes lingered on me for a moment before she cleared her throat and answered Nicholas's question. "It was fine."I wasn't supposed to be here, actually. There were some important matters that I should have been attending to, but I couldn't let this opportunity pass. So, when Nicholas brought this case to the table, I forced myself to join."Good to hear that," Nicholas replied, glancing at me, followed by a smirk. "If you have any concerns, you can contact me or Matthew—"The tone Nicholas used, filled with malicious teasing, made me wonder if he was intentionally trying to bait me or if he already had a hint about what was going on between Emerald and me. "— but if you contact me, I may not address it immediately as I'm a busy person. If it's urgent, contact Matthew," he added.I could almost hear Emerald's slow grumble, which she eagerly hid out of respect for my brother. She glanced at me and rolled her eyes

EmeraldAll the hurt I had kept in the past weeks poured out once and for all as Matthew held me. His eyes were sad and tired, but I couldn't bring myself to understand him.My emotion was utterly overwhelming."Why did you reject me?" I whispered.We were outside of the club, leaving my friends behind. It was not my character to show vulnerability, but perhaps because of the alcohol, both my weakness and my courage to face our dilemma intervened."And why do you keep coming every time I want to forget you?" I added, getting rid of his hold.He tried to reach out to me one more time, but I moved away. I didn't want to get too close to him, not when I was this weak and a slave to my own emotions."I need answers, Matthew. Closure for the relationship that we didn't start," I sarcastically said.This is the curse of a werewolf. Our fate is destined. Our lifetime partners are already chosen. If only I could freely choose who I wanted to be, I'd choose someone who would choose me over eve

Emerald"His woman just appeared out of nowhere and yanked my hair!" I complained while Mathilda tended to the scratches on my face."She even announced Matthew's rejection of me. She wants to humiliate me so badly. Now it will surely spread across the hospital!"If only I had known that Matthew had a possessive partner, I could have prepared myself. Seriously, she acted so immaturely, causing chaos in the hospital. And with so many people around! I understand it might be due to pregnancy hormones, but couldn't she control herself, at the very least?"Oh, yeah? You should have let her miscarry instead of injecting her with calming substance," Margarita annoyingly interjected.Well, there was no obstetrician-gynecologist available earlier in the area except for me. If I had let my pride take over and acted unprofessionally, something could have gone wrong with Natasha. Though I may not like her, I'm not heartless, especially since it's my job to save lives and not the other way aroun