His Rejected Second Chance Mate

Zara's POV

"Wow!" Levi gasped beside me and pointed to the door where one of the pack Alphas had just entered. "That one seems even more appetizing than the one before him!"

Two beautiful she-wolves, who looked like twin sisters, flanked the Alpha, and his Beta and Delta followed closely behind.

"Yes, Levi," I said, raising my glass to my lips and taking a sip. "He certainly does."

Levi is my best friend. We grew up together, and we were inseparable from the age of four. He towered over my small 5'2 frame at 6'3. He had an impressive physique, featuring massive biceps, a six-pack to die for, and a firm yet powerful body. He had the most beautiful golden locks that stood proudly in every direction, giving him the iconic appearance of having just rolled out of bed. To top it all off, he had the most beautiful deep blue eyes I had ever laid eyes on.

Levi was flawless in every way, and even though he drew attention wherever we went, he had one little secret: he was gay.

A breath escaped my lips as I rolled my eyes for the hundredth time.

We were at our annual Mating Festival, hosted by the Full Moon Pack, who was selected to lead the celebrations this year.

I was not overly thrilled to be here, but Levi wanted to come. He was hoping to find his fated mate tonight.

My gaze traveled over the sea of wolves; a few had already found their mates, and the joy and happiness radiated around them. Some were anxiously waiting and hoping; I could sense their worry. Meanwhile, I hid in the ballroom's shadows, praying that no one would notice me.

"Take a look at that one!" Levi yelled above the music to me. "He is even more attractive than the last one!"

Unwillingly, my eyes darted to the door, and my heart skipped a beat and dropped to my shoes.

Noah Flinch!

One of the most desirable Alphas on the continent, yet the most arrogant one I have ever met.

"What the f*ck is he doing here?" Kaya, my wolf growled. "He is mated; he should not be at these kinds of celebrations."

Noah and I locked eyes, and when he briefly smiled, my heart leaped inside my chest.

"F*ck, he saw me!" I muttered under my breath, dropped my gaze, and turned my back to him.

Maybe he did not realize who I was.

"He is coming over," Levi mused next to me, licking his lips hungrily as his gaze scanned over the delicious 6'5 wolf with ash-blond hair, green eyes, and honey-colored skin.

"Oh, Goddess, no!" I muttered in disbelief. I didn't have the stomach to talk to him.

Levi furrowed his brows, perplexed by my unexpected response.

"What's gotten into you?" He asked, bewildered.

"Long story," I replied. "Hide me!"

"Why?" he asked, surprised by my plea. "He seems to be interested in you."

"That is exactly what I do not want!" I let out a groan.

"Well, it is too late now!" Levi said, and I glanced up to look at him.

Levi had this smirk plastered on his thin lips.

Was he having fun with this?

"Evening, Zara," Noah's deep voice chimed in my ears.

I turned to face Noah, dropping my shoulders in defeat and glaring at Levi.

"Alpha Noah," I uttered while attempting to compose myself. "What a surprise!"

"Sure is," he said, extending his hands for me to take. "I was hoping to find you here tonight."

I fixed my gaze on Noah's hand as though it were a snake about to strike.

Levi rescued me by taking Noah's hand in his and shaking it.

"Nice to meet you, Alpha," Levi said, glancing between the two of us. "I'm Levi Hallowell, the Beta."

"Likewise," Noah replied, keeping his eyes fixed on me.

With each passing second, the tension between Noah and me grew.

Levi observed us for a minute, and then a smile appeared on his lips.

Was it possible for him to sense that something was off?

Could he sense my hatred towards this wolf?

"Are you acquainted with him?" Levi mind-linked me.

"Yes," I replied with a hiss.

Shocked, Levi narrowed his eyes.

"I wonder why he is here?" Kaya commented.

"I do not give a damn about his reason," I snarled. "His presence is uncalled for! He has no place among unmated wolves!"

With a quick glance toward the door, Levi's eyes brightened slightly. Something must have alerted his wolf.

"If you would excuse me for a moment," he suddenly said, and before I could say anything, he left my side and headed toward the door.

"Sh*t!" I groaned to myself. I couldn't believe he just did that!

"Finally," Noah grinned and returned his focus to me. "I was wondering when your bodyguard would get the message and walk away."

I refocused my attention on Noah and squinted at him.

"Why do you look so upset about seeing me?" Noah asked, scratching the back of his head nervously at my response.

"Wouldn't you be too?" I growled lowly at him. "You reject me; remember!"

"Let bygones be bygones," Noah said, and anger sprouted inside me.

"You are so full of yourself!" I snapped and turned to leave. "Go sell your bullsh*t to what's her face!"

"I am unable to," he declared calmly.

I stopped dead in my tracks and slowly turned back to confront him.

"Why not?" I asked. "You two looked so cozy together!"

"We broke up," he replied, keeping his composure.

Was he kidding me right now?

Was this some kind of sick joke?

My heart prickled in my chest, and my breath caught in my throat as my mind raced back to our last encounter.

I met Noah Flinch a year ago at a similar festival.