Rejected by the Beta, Crowned by Fate

Upon arriving at the pack’s headquarters, a Delta guard abruptly blocked my path, tossing my personal belongings to the ground before me. Beyond him stood my mate and the Beta of the pack, Dustin, his expression cold, his brows furrowed in silence. Moments later, his sister Bella, a Delta herself, strode over and shoved me harshly.

"Get out of here!" she shouted, her voice sharp and venomous. "My brother’s done with you. You’re just an Omega, dreaming of competing with a high-ranking heiress for my brother’s attention. Look at yourself—what makes you think you’re worthy?"

I didn’t argue; instead, I smiled ruefully. "I guess those major alliances I was negotiating are off the table now. You might regret this decision."

Bella scoffed and spat on the ground dismissively. "Pfft, once my brother mates with the heiress, do you really think he’ll care about your tiny deals?"

As I turned to leave, Dustin finally spoke, his voice icy and detached. "I was just playing with you. Don’t even think about trying to bother me again."

I ignored him and stepped into the elevator, feeling more bewildered than angry. Could there really be another heiress besides me?

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After successfully securing a crucial alliance with a rival pack, I returned to the headquarters, only to notice the pack members whispering and pointing behind my back. I brushed it off, eager to share the news with Dustin. But as I approached the entrance, two Delta guards blocked my way.

That’s when Dustin casually emerged from behind them, Bella at his side. One of the guards tossed a box at my feet. "Beta Dustin says you’re expelled from the pack."

Stunned, I looked at Dustin. "What’s going on, Beta? What does this mean?"

He stood there, arms crossed, cold and silent, merely glancing at Bella. Without hesitation, Bella pounced, her words dripping with venom.

"Can’t you see? You’ve been expelled. Now get lost!" she yelled. "Oh, and by the way, my brother wanted me to tell you that your mate bond is rejected, starting now!"

This sudden declaration left me speechless. I asked, not entirely convinced, "Bella, are you serious?"

She stepped forward and shoved me again. "Do you think you have the right to call me ‘sister’? You’ve been living off my brother, working in his pack, and still have the nerve to ask for recognition."

"My brother’s been meaning to reject you for a while. Hurry up and leave, and don’t cling to him anymore!"

I turned my gaze to Dustin, who remained unfazed. Before I could speak, he cut me off. "That’s right, just go. We’re done."

Dustin and I had been mates since our youth. After my awakening, I helped him rise to the position of Beta, contributing to the pack’s success. Through all these years, this was the first time he spoke to me so coldly. He had always been the attentive mate, my protector in the pack. What had changed? Was it all just an act?

"Beta Dustin,