I Rejected You, Alpha

ELEIA’S POV

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“But isn’t it weird ?” I ask Aiden as my legs are swung over his lap , my back flat against the bed as I lay sideways and he sits with his back to the headboard , stroking my leg .

“Well it’s… I don’t know . I think it’s great…” he murmurs .

“But ?” I ask , because I can feel there is one .

“I just , I don’t know if Stefan is ready .” He shrugs and I prop myself up onto my elbows , staring at him wide eyed , “What do you mean ?” I glare at him .

I like Stefan , he’s kind and funny but I don’t want him to ruin Rosie’ life . She has been through enough and she doesn’t need more s**t adding up .

“He’s such a man w***e , he doesn’t sleep with every girl , but he does flirt a lot .” Aiden shrugs and a low growl rumbles from my chest .

“I don’t think he will hurt her , I swear .” Aiden stands up for his best friend , but I don’t know the guy and I am going to keep my eye on him .

“You don’t think , that’s the problem . The thinking part , Rosie doesn’t need more pain that what she already went through .” I seethe as I sit up , pulling my legs off his lap , crossing them .

“He’s a good man Eleia .” He breathes out , but that’s something I already know .

I can see that he cares and that he’s soft and kind , but will he be able to put his f*****g flirting away to stand with Rosie ?

“I know .” I breathe out , my shoulders raising as I take in a sharp breath .

“Then stay calm , I’ll talk to him .” Aiden reassures me .

A loud high pitched scream comes from downstairs and I don’t hesitate to dart off the bed , running to the slightly open door and rush down the stairs to the hallway below us .

“Rosie !?” I shriek as I rush to the room where I could hear her beg to stop .

Anger brews in my chest , my entire body shaking with fear of the unknown and I freeze as I stand in the door , watching Stefan gently put something on her gashes as he sits on top of her a*s as she lays on the bed .

“What are you doing ?” I seethe as I stride forward and Stefan let’s out a sigh , “It’s something that will help her heal , calm down .”

Soft whimpers echoes through the room and I stare at my best friend with horrid filled eyes as tears stream over her nose , dripping onto the duvet below her .

“Stefan’s stop .” I plead as she grips the duvet tightly in her fists , her hands shaking .

“It will help , you need it too .”

I turn to look at Aiden as I feel his presence behind me and he stares at me with a knowing look .

“No .” I scoff , rolling my eyes .

They have always healed on their own , I don’t need something burning me .

“Eleia .” Aiden sighs and I glare at him .

He strides forward , staring at me with hurt filled eyes , “You need it .” He breathes out and I roll my eyes , “I don’t, my wounds always healed on it’s own .” I grit out , he doesn’t know what it’s like .

His hand rests on my back and my body jerks as my back arches forward , “Do you feel that ?” He breathes into my ear , making me nervously gulp .

“It’s just pain.” I snort , “It’s infection , infections buried into your skin and that’s why the wounds never fully healed .” He explains and my teary eyes meet Rosie’s .

“Can you just stop ?” I snap at Stefan and he raises his hands off her momentarily .

“Can you quit telling me how to take care of my mate ?” He snaps back , his entire face calm , but his aura was making me chew on the insides of my cheeks .

“Is that the ?” Aiden starts , “The cream your mom made , yes .” Stefan finishes his sentence and I turn to look at Aiden with wide eyes , “Why did your mother make cream ?” I raise my brows , “Because she helped the nurses when the pack had wars . She made it for them so that it would kill any infection , bacteria and make wolves heal faster .” Aiden shrugs and my eyes widen .

Now that’s a Luna .

“What’s inside of the cream ?” I ask and he shrugs , “It’s her secret and I only get to give it to you when something happens to her .” He smiles as he cups my cheek .

“It’s a Luna secret .” He winks and it dawns on me that I am going to be his Luna .

I glance at Rosie , sighing before I walk over to her and I grab her hand .

“It’ll be okay .” I rub the top of her hand with my other one and I glance up at Stefan , nodding at him and he continues to scoop some of the cream onto his fingers and rub .

A heart breaking scream erupts from her mouth and my eyes winch shut before she starts to calm down .noveldrama

“All done .” Stefan smiles as he closes the tub and he strides to his bathroom to wash his hands .

I look at Aiden and he glances away .

“It’s over .” I smile at her and her cheeks hollow as she blows out short but sharp breaths , nodding .

The relief in her eyes makes me want to cry .

“Are you okay ?” I croak out and she nods as she sits up , “It’s only stinging now .” She murmurs as she pulls she shirt down .

“I know something that would make you feel better .” I smile and her eyes narrow on me .

“What ?” She asks in a low tone .

I turn to Aiden , “Can she choose some too ?” I ask and he smiles , nodding .

“I think it’s in the room we would’ve gotten ready for her .” He shrugs and I smile , standing up from the bed , I hold out my hand to her , smiling .

She takes it and I lead us to the room she would’ve stayed in if Stefan wasn’t her mate .

I still worry that he might hurt her , but the way he handled her and already taking care of her , it seems like he’s doing good .

I honestly don’t want to kick his a*s if he hurts her , he seems like a genuine guy .

“Where are we going ?” She asks as I tug her right down the hall and I stride into the room , smiling at the four racks of clothing .

“Welcome to choose your own closet .” I beam and her eyes stretch wide as she takes in everything .

“Who’s are these ?” She asks nervously and I know exactly how she feels .

The overwhelming feeling of finally being able to choose our own clothes , the clothes we have seen in many closets hanging in our old pack house , yet we couldn’t have it .

“Ours , well I already chose a style and Aiden is going to take me shopping . I don’t think he would mind if you came along .” I shrug and her eyes tear up , ” I left everything .” She croaks and my eyes meet the floor as she left her mother’s things there too .

“I’m sorry .” I mutter , even if I want to know what she feels like so that I could comfort her , I can’t.

When I was taken into the pack house , I had nothing . They didn’t give me anything and I hate it .

I sometimes see my mother in myself when I look in the mirror , but I don’t remember what they look like exactly and it haunts me .

The memory of them is almost nonexistent and guilt creeps up my spine .

I don’t even remember the former alpha and Luna before my parents died , it’s like they just showed up afterwards .

I know that sometimes when an alpha dies because of an attack , the attackers alpha becomes our alpha too , maybe that’s what happened…

“Eleia .” Rosie calls out to me and I snap out of my thoughts , “What do you think Stefan will like ?” She’s already busy flipping through the clothes .

“Dress what you like , he will love you for you .” I smile , meaning it because if he doesn’t like what she wants to wear , then he can go screw himself and I will help him pull it to the back so he can stick it up his a*s .

“You think so ?” She asks with hope in her eyes .

“Rosie , he caught you wearing a skirt and a tight shirt with an apron and still accepted you , relax .” I smile , I am already worrying about Stefan for the both of us , she just needs to relax until there’s something to worry about .

I don’t think of myself as stronger , but I lived our life longer than she did and I feel like I can take care of things , of her and myself while I manage my own demons .

“Okay .” She breathes out and I shut the door before plopping down onto the bed .

“Try some on .” I encourage her and her face lights up in excitement as she pulls a few pieces from the racks .