Fated Alpha: The Rejected Queen

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: my father. He stood in the heart of the college campus, a towering figure, accompanied by another wolf shifter. This newcomer possessed

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ight of my impending fate tighten around my neck. I

he reason for my presence," he declared. The stern lines etched on his face signaled that t

pack now, or else I cannot guarantee your posit

ad hoped for the chance to sway my father's decision. I had been raised all my life with the understanding that my

rmine if I had the resilience to follow the prescribed path I had been handed. Now,

ted female can lead this pack just as effectively as one with a mate. No

pha without a mate. Too many within the pack harbor doubts, and without the bond of a mate, you won't possess the strength to defend yourself against thos

ch other. I couldn't see any blessings within his words

en it will be time for you to return home. This will provide ample opportunity for you and

I blurted out, unable

s eyes widened with a cautionary expression that spoke

tion. "Neither Malik nor I will tolerate such insolence. As long as I hold the alpha title,

ion. Malik might have been fifteen years my senior, but age differences mattered little within the pack. Once we reached puberty, our aging pr

ised this plan together during my absence, secretly grooming Malik to comply with their wishes?

o real choice. I had to embrace this arrangement or abandon my covete

ggling to suppress the urge to unleash a torrent of profanity. For now, going along with their plan would grant me some time to explore alternative options. "I

eld my breath, concealing my doubts as best I could. If he sensed

e," Malik interjected, offering me a glimmer of relief. With Malik's

adorned Malik's face, a reminder of the genuine liking I had always harbored for him. In truth, my father

adition. We then clasped our forearms together, sealing our commitment. I couldn't discern with certainty whether he felt g

to process the whirlwind of events unfolding before me. Drawing closer, Malik placed a reassurin

influence, I somehow knew I had made the right choice-for now. Both of us bore a responsibility to

ur own terms, not di