Chapter 1: I accept your rejection
Amelie Conley had been called the curse of the Conley family ever since she failed to shift into her wolf upon turning sixteen.
From that moment onward, she became the target of relentless bullying in her pack.
But what hurt the most wasn't the taunts or ridicule—it was the way her own parents never truly saw her as their daughter. While her younger sister, Flora, was the pride of the family, Amelie was nothing more than a disgrace.
But none of that mattered since the day she found her mate at eighteen.
For the past four years, Alex Morgan had been her anchor, her solace in a world that never wanted her. At the moment, she was on her way to his house—not only to celebrate their anniversary but to share the most precious news of all. She was carrying his child.
That morning, when they spoke, Alex had told her he would see her in the evening, but she wanted to surprise him. The joy in her heart doubled when she found out she was pregnant, and she couldn't wait to see his reaction.
With excitement fluttering in her chest, she stepped into his house, climbing the stairs to his room. However, the moment she reached the entrance, her smile faltered.
A pair of red heels lay near the doorway.
Unease settled in her chest, a foreboding weight pressing down on her as she moved further inside. Then, she heard it—low, breathy moans coming from his bedroom.
Her stomach twisted in dread as she approached the slightly ajar door. With trembling hands, she pushed it open.
And in that instant, her entire world shattered.