Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha novel Chapter 5

The question took Charles unawares. He felt the mate bond and it was very strong but he was still able to fight it. Therefore, he did not doubt that Clara would do the same if they were not paired by the moon goddess.

“She would just do the same thing I did. Reject him.”

“And you are certain that she would?” Alpha Clinton did not want any more drama. Everything had to be settled here and now because after making the announcement, he knew that he would never go back on his word.

“Most assuringly,” Charles responded confidently, making it easy for Alpha Clinton. If Charles had decided to go and apologize to Rowena, he would have held back but now, everything was settled.

“I don’t think we have a problem then. I will announce Jaxon as the Alpha first thing tomorrow morning.”

Jaxon did not seem excited by the news, knowing that being an Alpha was more of a responsibility than honor. It was not what people thought it was but right now, he had other things to do. He rose to his feet, saying, “I will send some groceries to Alice and go for a run after.”

Indirectly, he was not coming back anytime soon but Alpha Clinton was disturbed. Jaxon was troubled by Rowena’s leaving of the pack. “You should eat too,” he suggested but Jaxon shook his head.

“I don’t have the appetite.”

Alpha Clinton did not know how to help but he also wanted to confirm what Jaxon felt for Rowena when he saw her. “Thinking about her? Is she…”

He was rudely interrupted by Charles. “Look, big brother, are you sure you are doing the right thing? I mean there are a lot of beautiful girls from dignified homes, though I already have the prettiest but I mean….”

“Just stop it if you don’t have anything tangible to say,” Jaxon shut him up, stood up, and left. He could not understand how Charles could be like this. He used to be kind to all pack members but was it all a mere façade?

Jaxon had not forgotten how the pack was structured. It was just three years and not much had changed. Most people greeted him and he responded with a nod. The air around him was so cold that he did not allow anyone to strike a conversation with him. Reaching the grocery store, he purchased more than enough before walking to the Omegas’ community. He did not drive this time because of how clouded his mind was.

Reaching Alice’s house, the woman was surprised to see him. “You came back.”

“As promised,” Jaxon smiled and handed the bags of groceries to her. Alice was reluctant to take them, fearing that Jaxon may trap her with his kindness.

“It’s only me. It’s too much.”

“I made a promise so you can’t refuse,” Jaxon insisted, Alice was helpless. Then her eyes lit when an idea cropped into her mind.

“Okay. Why not come back in an hour? I will prepare food for you.”

For the opportunity to be closer to his mother-in-law, Jaxon welcomed it. Since he was determined to marry Rowena, he already saw Alice as his mother-in-law. “I won’t refuse. I will go for a run and come back.”

Alice smiled a little and watched him disappear in a flash. Jaxon began running from the Omegas community, not caring about the surprised gazes following him. He welcomed the scent of the earth and all the woods and leaves he had left behind for an undeserving mate. When he was about to shift right there and then, he recalled his promise to Alice and decided to remove his clothes, so they don’t get torn. As soon as he allowed Jax to take control, the caged beast began to run like crazy, filled with excitement.

‘It’s good to be back.’

‘I know but I’m not in the mood to talk. Just shut up and run,’ Jaxon shushed him. So bad they missed each other but his human side was devasted at the moment and no one could make it better except his mate.