The Alpha's Regret I Rejected Him After My Pup Died

The day I lost my pup, Alpha Liam suddenly tensed up, his eyes staring off into the distance. Then, he looked at me with pain in his eyes. "Emma, something happened to Chloe.

I have to go." I gently stroked my lower belly and stared at him quietly. "Do you really have to go?" Liam’s voice trembled.

He didn't dare to look me in the eye. "Emma, I’ll be back soon. The three of us... we're going to be fine. I promise." With that, he left without looking back.

He didn't see me collapse to the floor. The sting from our mate bond sliced through my heart like a knife.

The Healer shook her head, looking at me with pity. "The Moon Goddess did not bless this little one." I closed my eyes and nodded. My pup was gone. And I was done with Liam.

Chloe was Liam’s former lover. Her name was a taboo between us. No one had mentioned her in a long time. Hearing it again today felt like a lifetime ago.

Liam’s expression was conflicted and painful. Just like when he knelt before me, begging for my forgiveness.

He had sworn to the Moon Goddess that he would cut all ties with Chloe. "Do you really have to go?" My voice didn't sound like my own. It was surprisingly calm.

But Liam was already gone. His retreating figure was firm and resolute. But I laughed. A sharp pain tore through my abdomen.

The agonizing backlash of a betrayed mate bond surged through my body. Blood pooled on the floor. In the end, I couldn't save my pup. I returned to the packhouse, pale as a ghost.

The house was pitch black. Liam wasn't back. No calls. No texts. My lips curved into a mocking smile. It was obvious where he was.

Just as I was about to head to the bedroom, the front door swung open. Liam was back. He looked at me, a flicker of surprise and guilt in his eyes. "Emma?

Why are you in the living room? Why aren't you resting? How did the checkup go today?" He stepped forward, reaching out to hug me.

But I smelled a scent that didn't belong to either of us. As my eyes drifted to his neck, I saw a faint red mark. I should have been furious.

Instead, I felt a strange sense of relief, like a storm had finally passed. It was as if our mate bond had died along with our pup.

My wolf nodded in my mind, guiding me to take a step back in disgust. "Liam, I reject you as my mate." Liam froze. Then, irritation flared in his voice. "Emma!

What the hell are you doing? I told you, this was the last time! Why can't you just be understanding for once?" I stared at the frustrated Liam, my mind drifting.

He rarely lost his temper with me. In everyone's eyes, Liam loved me to death. And I used to believe that too. He never hesitated to spend a fortune on highend jewelry for me.

To make me happy, he set off grand fireworks on my birthday. There were countless things like that. Until Chloe, an Omega in our pack, entered the picture.

Just because I asked Chloe to get out of the passenger seat of Liam’s car. Chloe’s eyes welled with tears, looking deeply hurt. And Liam snapped at me.

That was when I knew Liam had crossed the line with Chloe. I cried, screamed, and even threatened to banish Chloe from the pack.

Liam, a man so proud, actually knelt and apologized to me. He promised he would cut things off completely. He said he was just temporarily lost.

He said he would make Chloe leave the pack and never see her again. Back then, rubbing my belly, I decided to give him one more chance for the sake of our pup. But now, I knew.

I didn't want this man anymore. Liam was still making excuses. "Emma, I said this was the last time. She’s already leaving. Stop throwing a tantrum, okay?

Didn't we agree never to bring up rejection again?" I looked at him. The man before me felt like a complete stranger. He had turned into a liar, spitting out nothing but falsehoods.

My stomach started to ache again. I didn't have the energy to argue with him anymore. I turned around and walked back to the bedroom. A loud slam echoed from the front door.

I slept terribly that night. My dreams were filled with fragments of the past. Liam and I had an arranged marriage to unite our packs.

We weren't fated mates, but we were surprisingly compatible. At first, I had hesitated. My parents respected my choices and told me to think it through.

But Liam was the one who swore to me. "Emma, I swear I will never betray you!" "I'm not like other Alphas.

I'll cherish you forever!" "You will be the only woman in my life!" His vows felt like they were whispered just yesterday, but they had already become a joke.

When Chloe stood there with her red, teary eyes, looking so helpless... I saw the pity and affection in Liam’s eyes.

The special devotion that once belonged only to me was given to another woman. I had cried and confronted him, even slapping him hard across the face.

But all I got was his defensive excuse. "Emma, this kind of thing is common among Alphas!" "Besides, I didn't actually mark her!" I broke down. I stopped eating and drinking.

I even started hurting myself. One night, Liam woke up in a panic and saw me standing on the window ledge, one foot already hanging off. He burst into tears.

He held me tightly, dragging me back to the sofa. Then he knelt on the floor, slapping himself repeatedly. "Emma, I'll never say such stupid things again." "I'll make Chloe leave.

I'll make sure she never appears in front of you again." Looking at him like that, my heart softened. After that, things seemed to go back to normal.

But my heart, for some reason, grew numb and cold, until it was completely hollow. Maybe I should have rejected him back then. But I was pregnant.

We had been trying for three years for this pup. ... By the time I woke up, the sun was fully up. I walked into the living room. The table was covered with my favorite pastries.

Liam was looking at me eagerly. "Emma, you must be starving." "I got your favorite cake." "Come, eat something." He acted completely natural, as if nothing had happened yesterday.

He pulled out a chair for me and handed me the utensils. I sat down in silence and started eating.

My body desperately needed nutrients right now, and I didn't have the energy to fight him. Seeing me finish the food, Liam let out a sigh of relief.

He thought yesterday's fight had blown over. "Emma, I have some pack alliances to handle, so I'll be away for a few days.

Take good care of yourself at home." I nodded calmly. "When you get back, we'll officially dissolve our mate bond." Liam’s expression instantly shattered.

He slammed his glass onto the floor, shattering it into pieces. His voice was thick with anger and resentment. "Emma, I've already compromised! What more do you want?

Why do you have to push me so hard?" "I'm telling you, Emma, I will never accept your rejection!" Looking at his distorted, angry face, I felt surprisingly calm.

The old Emma would have dissolved into tears. Back then, she loved Liam. She couldn't bear to let him go, even when his heart wandered.

She would rather torture herself to give him another chance. But now, I just didn't want him anymore. "Liam, I'm leaving. This just makes room for your beloved Chloe.

Why are you angry? I'm doing you a favor." Liam grew even more furious. "Emma! Don't be so unreasonable! I told you yesterday was the absolute last time.

I did exactly what you wanted and made her leave the pack. We won't see each other again. What more do you want from me?" "Besides, I never marked her! What do you want?

The one I love is you! Only you!" I laughed. I laughed at how shameless he was. "Liam. Do you really think I'm an idiot?

Returning so late last night, the hickies on your neck, the scent of her on your clothes... and now this sudden 'pack business'." "Liam, honestly, you are pathetic." The room fell dead silent.

Liam’s chest heaved, his face turning pale and red. I ignored him and walked straight out the door. Liam must have forgotten.

When he knelt and begged to marry me, he swore that if he ever betrayed me, I could reject him at any time. Now, this was the consequence he deserved.

Leaving the Shadowfang packhouse, I returned to the Silvermoon Pack. My parents were thrilled to see me. "Emma!

What brings you here today?" they greeted me, their faces full of concern. "Didn't you have a checkup yesterday? How is the pup?" I couldn't hold it in any longer.

Tears streamed down my face. "The pup is gone. And I'm going to reject Liam." My parents knew nothing about Liam and Chloe.

Back then, I was consumed by pain, hesitation, and anger, but I couldn't bring myself to make a final decision. I suffered in silence, keeping it from them.

Hearing my words, my parents fell silent. My mother's eyes turned red as she pulled me into her arms. "What happened? Are you hurt?" I cried harder.

I told them everything about Liam and Chloe. Silvermoon and Shadowfang had a strong alliance. If I rejected him, we would have to sever all ties.

My father slammed his fist onto the table. "Fine! Emma, your mother and I are getting old. We don't have grand ambitions anymore." "If we break the alliance, so be it!

Our pack doesn't need them to survive. You don't have to suffer for anyone!" Hearing my father's words, my tears fell even faster. I stayed at the Silvermoon Packhouse.

Liam kept sending messages, but I never replied. I just wanted to heal my body in peace before dealing with the rejection.

But one day, my father came home, furious. "That bastard Liam is a complete piece of work!" From my father, I learned that Liam had started targeting and pressuring the Silvermoon Pack's businesses!

I couldn't take it anymore. I marched out, determined to confront Liam. How did he have the nerve?

When I returned to the Shadowfang packhouse, I saw another person there—Chloe, the one who was supposed to have left! Seeing me, Liam’s face instantly darkened.

Chloe shrank back, hiding behind him. Liam’s expression turned even colder. "Emma, you actually have the nerve to show your face here?" I glared at him. "Liam, why wouldn't I?

You brought your Omega mistress right into our home. How dare you talk about nerve?

Even if we aren't mates anymore, you have no right to target Silvermoon!" Liam’s eyes narrowed. "Emma, this is a warning and a punishment! How could you target Chloe?

She was already leaving!" I stared at him, bewildered. "Target her? Liam, I wouldn't dirty my hands!" Liam raised his voice. "If not you, then who?

You hired thugs to kidnap and assault her! Do you know what would have happened if I hadn't gotten there in time?

Chloe would have been ruined!" He looked at me with cold mockery. "You once said you wanted to destroy her." Yes, back when I loved him to madness, I had vowed to make Chloe's life hell.

But not anymore. I looked at Chloe. She was sobbing softly behind Liam, but her eyes held a smug, mocking look. I got it. Chloe never intended to leave. She was just playing victim.

The "kidnapping" and "assault" were nothing but a cheap drama she staged. And Liam fell for it hook, line, and sinker.

Chloe gently tugged on Liam’s sleeve. "Liam, please don't fight with Emma because of me." "I'm fine. It's my fault.

I stayed too close to you, which is why Emma got mad." "Don't worry, I'll leave." Liam immediately cut her off. "Chloe, don't be afraid!" "I won't let you leave!

What if an Omega like you gets targeted again out there?" After comforting Chloe, Liam turned to me. "Emma, Chloe is staying in the packhouse, but she won't cross your path." "Consider this compensation for what you did to her." "Drop your little schemes.

I told you, you will always be the Luna of Shadowfang Pack." His voice softened slightly. "I won't hold this against you." "I know you did this because you care about me." "The alliance between Shadowfang and Silvermoon will stand.

I will smooth things over at the Alliance Gathering." "We're about to be parents soon. Let's be good, okay? Stop fighting." I found it hilarious.

He didn't even know the pup was gone. It died the moment he chose Chloe over me again. I didn't want to argue with him. Since he wanted to play dirty, I wouldn't hold back.

I stared deeply into Liam’s eyes, smiled, and nodded. This time, I was going to give him a grand surprise.

The Alliance Gathering was packed with representatives from various packs. My father and Liam sat on the stage, while I watched from below.

Not far away, Chloe stared at me with venomous eyes.

She slowly walked over. "Emma, why are you so desperate?" "Can't you see Liam’s heart has changed?" "He stopped loving you a long time ago!

If it weren't for the pup, he would have rejected you already!" I didn't even bother giving her a glance.

But Chloe kept pushing. "Emma, do you know how wild we were that night?" "Knowing I was leaving, he couldn't get enough of me." "I bet he hasn't touched you like that in years, has he?" Her voice hissed like a snake.

I clenched my fists, resisting the urge to slap her right there. The real show was about to start. I had to endure. Seeing no reaction from me, Chloe sat down nearby with a huff.

The gathering commenced. Liam stood on stage, confidently presenting the blueprint for the alliance with Silvermoon. My father sat beside him, smiling politely.

Just as the latest agreement was about to be signed, my father stood up. "Wait, Alpha Blackwood." Liam looked confused.

But I was already walking up to the stage. "Today, Silvermoon Pack has an announcement of our own." I glanced briefly at Liam. A sudden panic washed over him.

He tried to stop me, but my father blocked his way.

I smiled faintly and continued. "Silvermoon Pack is dissolving its alliance with Shadowfang Pack." "Going forward, all collaboration projects will be taken over by Ironcrest Pack." Ironcrest and Shadowfang were archrivals.

Ironcrest had been trying to get a piece of this cake for a long time, but Shadowfang had a tight grip on it. Now, I was handing it to them on a silver platter.

Liam lunged forward to stop me, but I stepped aside gracefully.

I looked at the crowd and spoke loud and clear. "I, Emma Hart of Silvermoon Pack, hereby reject Liam Blackwood of Shadowfang Pack as my mate." The entire hall fell into dead silence. "From this day on, we are nothing to each other!" Liam’s face turned white. "Emma!

I didn't agree to this! How dare you!" I stared at him, watching his face drain of color. ... The room remained silent. The heavy news left them stunned.

Soon, whispers erupted throughout the hall. Seeing Liam frozen, an outspoken Alpha shouted, "Alpha Blackwood, did you know about this?" "This is sudden.

Do you have anything to say, Alpha Blackwood?" Liam snapped, his face flushing red with rage. "Get out!

All of you, get out!" The Alphas and representatives were startled by his outburst and started leaving.

Just then, Alpha Ethan of Ironcrest Pack stepped out from the shadows. "Now, Ironcrest Pack will introduce the details of the new collaboration." The crowd instantly swarmed toward Ethan.

Taking advantage of the chaos, my father and I slipped away.

But Liam caught up, blocking us at the corner. "Emma, do you really hate me that much?" His eyes were filled with sorrow. "I know I messed up." "I admitted my mistake.

Why won't you give me another chance?" "We still have our pup!

Do you want our baby to grow up without a father?" I laughed, a cold and cruel laugh. "Liam, how dare you even mention the pup?" "That pup died the moment you walked out on me for Chloe!" "On that exact day, the day of the checkup..." "He died!"