Rejected by My Alpha Mate

Three months into my pregnancy, I’d started to notice the subtle changes in my body. My curves were fuller, my appetite larger—natural shifts for a Luna carrying the heir of the Silver Moon Pack. Yet, at a pack gathering, I overheard Savanna, a rogue who had always lingered on the fringes of our territory, whisper the words “Pork Chop” to a group of Deltas. The snickers that followed were like a slap to my face.

My wolf stirred within me, a low growl forming in my mind. *How dare she?* But I swallowed it down, my eyes locking onto Savanna, who immediately feigned innocence, her wide eyes flicking toward Antonio.

“Did you not hear someone insult your Luna like that?” I demanded, my voice sharp enough to cut through the chatter in the room.

Antonio, my mate and Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, barely glanced up from his drink. “It was just a joke, Maya. Are you really that uptight?”

His indifference stung more than Savanna’s words. I clenched my fists, the bond between us flickering with my anger. Later, I learned this nickname had been Savanna’s creation, a petty jab she’d been spreading behind my back. So, I made a decision. I packed my bags and announced my intention to return to my parents’ territory.

Antonio exploded instantly. “What a drama queen! Just because you’re pregnant, you think you can act however you want? I’m not going to indulge this nonsense!”

But I didn’t feel wronged or angry anymore. I had clarity. I’d chosen carefully, yet I ended up mated to someone so devoid of respect. Without hesitation, I began the preparations to sever our mate bond and end the pregnancy. It wasn’t too late to cut my losses now.

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The moment I heard “Pork Chop,” something snapped inside me. Before anyone could react, I slammed my glass down on the table, my gaze laser-focused on Savanna.

“Who’s lacking basic manners here? Care to repeat that to my face?”

The room fell into a heavy silence. Savanna’s eyes welled up as she shrank behind Antonio, her voice trembling like a frightened pup.

“Alpha… I-I honestly didn’t know Luna would get so upset! We joke around like this all the time. Does she really hate me?”

Tears began to fall, painting her as if the world had betrayed her.

Almost instinctively, Antonio stepped forward, shielding Savanna, and growled at me in a hushed tone, “Are you crazy? You’re scaring her! It’s just a joke. Do you need to overreact like this?”

His gaze was full of reproach, as if I was the unreasonable villain harming the innocent.

“A joke?” I was shaking with rage, pointing at Savanna. “Isn’t this nickname her invention? What, she can talk behind my back but can’t even own up to it?”

“Enough!”

Antonio’s Alpha tone cut through the room, silencing me instantly. His eyes blazed with anger as he stepped closer, his towering frame casting a shadow over me.

“Luna, are you done