~Sophia~
"Tell me, did night walk pack sent you here rejected mate?" Derick asked, and stared at me with a stern look on his face, as if trying to find any hint of a lie in my eyes. I shifted uncomfortably under his gaze, feeling like a criminal being interrogated. Mia stood behind him, a smug look on her face, clearly enjoying my discomfort."I don't know what you're talking about, Derick," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I wasn't sent here by anyone to spy on the company."Derick didn't look convinced. "Then why are you working for your biggest rival pack?" he asked. "Why did you choose to come here, of all places?"I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "I came here because I needed a job, and this was the only one I could find. I didn't know I was coming to work in a company owned by my pack enemy."Derick narrowed his eyes at me, as if weighing my words. "And why should I believe you?" he asked.I felt a knot forming in my stomach. How could I prove to him that I was telling the truth? "I don't know how to prove it to you, Derick," I said. "But I swear on my life that I wasn't sent here to spy on the company. I just need this job to survive."Derick's expression softened slightly, but he still seemed unsure. "I'll have to think about this," he said. "In the meantime, you can go back to your work."I nodded, feeling relieved that the interrogation was over. I turned to leave, but Mia stepped in front of me, blocking my path."Don't think you're off the hook that easily, Sophia," she sneered. "I'm keeping my eye on you, and if I find out that you're lying, you'll be in big trouble."I gritted my teeth, resisting the urge to snap back at her. Instead, I just nodded silently and made my way out.The rest of the day passed in a blur, with me trying to keep my head down and focus on my work. But I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered inside me. I knew that Derick and Mia didn't trust me, and I didn't know how to prove my innocence.As I left the company for the day, I couldn't help but wonder if I should just quit and find another job. But I knew that it wouldn't be easy, especially with the banishment from my pack hanging over my head.I sighed heavily, feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. I didn't know how I was going to make it through this, but I knew that I had to keep trying. I was lying in bed, almost drifting off to sleep when I heard a sudden knock on my door. I checked the time, and it was already past 10 at night. I wondered who could be knocking on my door at this hour. Reluctantly, I got up and made my way to the door.When I opened the door, I was met with an unfamiliar face, a lady I had never seen before. She was smiling at me, her hand outstretched for a handshake. I hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. I couldn't smell any hint of werewolf on her, so I knew she was human. But I still felt uneasy about letting a stranger into my home.I quickly closed the door, hoping she would take the hint and leave. But the lady knock again, more insistently this time. I felt my anger rising as I opened the door once again."Who are you?" I asked, my tone harsher than I intended.The lady introduced herself as Miranda, and explained that she worked at Mondragon company. My mind immediately went to the worst-case scenario. Is she a spy, sent to gather information about me? Or maybe she is working with the enemy?Before I could say anything, Miranda just walked right into my house, as if she had every right to be there. I was taken aback by her audacity and didn't know what to do. I asked her how she knew where I lived, and she simply replied that she had followed me last time.I felt my anger boiling over. Who did this woman think she was? Invading my privacy and walking into my home without my permission? I demanded to know what she wanted and why she was working in a company full of werewolves.Miranda explained that her job was to clean the toilets at Mondragon's company. And that she had seen first-hand how badly the werewolves treated the humans who worked there. I wasn't interested with what she's saying, but she continue and said that, she had seen them abuse and mistreat their human employees. Miranda looked at me with a mix of curiosity and sympathy in her eyes. "Why are they mistreating you at Mondragon company?" She asked.I let out a sigh and looked away, feeling the weight of my burden as I say. "Because I'm not from their pack," I replied. "My pack is their biggest rival, and they see me as an outsider."Miranda nodded slowly, seeming to understand. "But you're a werewolf, like them," she said."Yes, I am," I confirmed. "But it's not enough. They only accept those who are part of their pack.""I see," Miranda said softly. "But that's not fair. You're still a part of the werewolf community."I smiled weakly at her words, grateful for her understanding. "It's not just that," I continued. "I'm also a rejected mate. My Alpha chose my stepsister over me, and I was banished from my pack because I'm working at Mondragon company, which goes against our pack rules."Miranda's eyes widened in surprise. "That's awful," she said. "I can't imagine what that feel like.""It's been hard," I admitted. "But I have to keep going. I can't let them break me.""You're strong," Miranda said, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. "And you're not alone. I was a forbidden child because my parents were both wolves, but I didn't possess any werewolf power. I know what it's like to feel like you don't belong."I looked at Miranda with newfound respect and admiration. Despite her own struggles, she still had the capacity to empathize with others. "Thank you," I said sincerely. "It means a lot.""Of course," Miranda replied with a warm smile. "We have to stick together, as an outcasts."We both laughed, feeling happy, and Miranda said she wanted to take me somewhere. I was reluctant at first, but later agreed. Miranda took me to a forest, I never knew that there's forest where I can run freely in Canada.I looked at Miranda and felt a sudden urge to show her who I really was. "Watch me," I said, as I started to shift.My body contorted and twisted, I felt my muscles bulging and my bones cracking. My senses sharpened and my vision became more acute. In a matter of seconds, I had transformed into a magnificent wolf.Miranda's eyes widened with amazement as she looked at me. "Wow, you're beautiful," she said, as she reached out to pet my fur.I felt a wave of pleasure as she ran her fingers through my soft, velvety coat. I playfully nuzzled her hand, enjoying the sensation of her touch.We ran through the forest together, chasing each other and howling at the moon. The cool night air felt invigorating on my fur, and I felt alive and free.As we played, I couldn't help but feel grateful for Miranda's company. For a moment, I was able to forget about my troubles and just enjoy the present moment.Eventually, I started to feel the fatigue of my transformation setting in. I shifted back to my human form and sat down next to Miranda, panting slightly."That was amazing," Miranda said, with a wide grin on her face. "It been long I saw something like that.""Thank you," I said, feeling a sense of pride. "I'm glad you enjoyed it."We sat in comfortable silence for a few minutes, admiring the beauty of the night sky. It was a peaceful moment, and I felt content.As we made our way back to the city, I felt a newfound sense of hope. Maybe, with Miranda by my side, I could face whatever challenges lay ahead I guess.~Sophia~The next day, I woke up early, got dressed and prepared myself for work. As I locked my door and started walking towards the exist, I suddenly caught a familiar scent. It was the scent of a werewolf, and it was coming from the room next to mine.My heart started pounding as I realized who it might be. It couldn't be...could it? I knocked on the door with a sense of dread, and someone opened the door.It was my stepsister, Leah, stood there looking at me with a cold expression. "What do you want?" she asked, clearly not pleased to see me."What are you doing here?" I demanded, my anger started rising. "This is my place." Leah said and rolled her eyeballs. "Meaning, I live here now," she added, crossing her arms. "Do you have a problem with that?"I felt my jaw drop as I struggled to contain my emotions. This was the last thing I expected. "Why would you move here?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly."It's none of your business," Leah spat back, before slamming the door shut
~Derick Mondragon~I felt my anger boiling up as Mia started to yell at me, accusing me of not taking action against Alpha Blake. "Mia, calm down," I said, trying to keep my voice level.But she continued to shout, and I felt a surge of frustration. Mia refused to be quiet as she continue that, "Why did you let him go? He came here to attack us, and you just let him leave! We had the chance to get rid of him!"I felt my control slipping as she continued to yell at me. "Stop yelling at me, Mia! I'm still the Alpha here, and I deserve some respect!"Mia stopped yelling and looked at me. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice softening. "I just...I don't understand why you didn't fight him. We can't let the Night Walkers get away with this.""I know, and I won't let them get away with it," I said, my voice firm. "But we need to be smart about it. We can't just attack without a plan. We need to gather information and find out what their next move is."Mia nodded, her expression serious. "You're
~ Sophia Pov~ I walked towards my room, feeling a sense of relief wash over me as I finally made it home after a long day at work, and the humiliation from Derick. But as I approached my door, I saw Leah standing at the entrance of my room, looking absolutely furious. Her werewolf fang fingers were popping out, and I could tell that she was on the brink of losing control."Leah, what is the meaning of this?" I asked cautiously, not wanting to provoke her further."I heard that you met with my husband, Alpha Blake, today," Leah said through gritted teeth.I was taken aback, then smile. But how did Leah know that I met with Blake today, besides it wasn't intentional. I don't even know why Blake show up at my working place, and there was never a romantic or inappropriate about our meeting."I did meet with Blake but, it was nothing like whatever you're thinking Leah," I said, trying to keep my tone even. "I don't believe that lie, Sophia! You still want him don't you?" Leah expression
~Sophia~I was mopping the floor the next day at the company, as my mind kept drifting back to the mysterious bouquet of black roses that had appeared on my doorstep last night. I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled over me since then.Just then, Mia and Jessica walked into the company, laughing and joking with each other. Mia had a piece of black rose in her hand, and my heart sank immediately I noticed. It was clear that she was the one who had sent me those flowers.I felt a mix of relief and anger wash over me. On one hand, it was good to know that the Black Bird Wolves weren't after me. But on the other hand, I couldn't believe that Mia would play such a cruel trick on me. I quickly finished up my work and headed to the restroom to talk to Miranda.When I told her what I saw, Miranda was shocked just as I am. "Why would Mia do something like that?" she asked."I don't know," I said, feeling frustrated. "But I know for sure that she was the one who sent it. She ha
~Sophia~Mia walked up to me, where I was standing and say. "No matter the position you occupied, you can never have value! Because you're rejected mate with no pack." She smirk and left.I felt a pang of hurt and anger as Mia's words sunk in. I knew that as a rejected mate, I was considered lower in status among the werewolves, but that didn't mean I had no value. I had worked hard to earn my position in the company and prove myself as a capable employee, and I refused to let anyone diminish my accomplishments.I took a deep breath and tried to shake off Mia's words. I reminded myself that I had Derick's support now and that was all that mattered. I was determined to make the most of my promotion and show the company what I was capable of.However, deep down, I knew that Mia's words would linger in my mind and affect me in some way. I couldn't help but feel a sense of insecurity and doubt about my place in the company. But I decided to push those feelings aside and focus on my new rol
~Eight years earlier~It was a warm summer evening, and Emilia was eagerly awaiting her 18th birthday. In her pack, every wolf's 18th birthday was a special occasion because it was the day they would finally turn into a wolf. Emilia had been looking forward to this day for years, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst day of her life.When it was time for Emilia's transformation, she tried with all her might, but nothing happened. She couldn't turn into a wolf like everyone else in her pack. Her mate, who was also her childhood friend, took one look at her and walked away. Emilia knew what that meant – she had been rejected.The Alpha of her pack was furious. In their pack, turning into a wolf on your 18th birthday was a tradition, and Emilia had broken it. According to the pack's rules, anyone who was rejected had to be banished. Emilia's family and friends were powerless to help her. They couldn't go against the Alpha's decision.Emilia was devastated. She had been banished
~Derick Mondragon Pov~I was driving down the winding road towards the pack house, enjoying the scenery and thinking about the pack meeting we were going to have later that day. Suddenly, my phone rang, and I picked it up without taking my eyes off the road."Mia? What's going on?" I asked."Alpha Derick, we're under attack by the black bird wolves rogue pack. They've killed several of our pack members, and they're still here," Mia's voice trembled with fear.My heart sank as I heard the news. The black bird wolves were notorious for their aggression and brutality. As the Alpha of my pack, it was my responsibility to protect my people."I'm on my way," I said, my voice firm and determined.I stepped on the gas pedal and increased my speed. The tires screeched as I turned onto the dirt road that led to the pack house. My mind raced as I thought about the best course of action.When I arrived at the pack house, the scene before me was devastating. Black roses were scattered everywhere, a
~Sophia Pov~As I walked through the front door of my house, all I could think about was collapsing onto my bed and finally getting some rest. The day had been long and tiring, and to top it off, I had dinner with my boss, Derick. It was strange to think about that. Come to think of it, why is he interested about my rejection story? Seriously, can't wrap my head around that, and for the fact that I was sitting across the man who used to make my life a living hell at work earlier, make me feels somehow. But now, after our dinner, it seemed like things were going to be different. Perhaps Derick and the other employees would no longer treat me like a rejected mate again, I guess.As I made my way down the hallway towards my room, I noticed Blake standing at my entrance. He was holding a black rose and sniffing it. I was stunned to see him there, let alone holding a black rose. Before I could say anything, Blake spoke up."How was your date with Derick, my pack biggest enemy?" He asked wit