Rejected By Him Claimed By His Uncle (Rita and Leo)

The next day, Janice and I were looking through our phones for mating ceremony hairstyle inspos while we waited for the pack's designer to bring dresses for me to choose from. Tomorrow, Alpha Leo would mark me and I would be introduced to the pack as their new Luna. I had mixed feelings.

I would be Alpha Leo's Luna for only six months, but the need to be worthy of the title was still there. I wanted them to like me even though I knew that it was almost impossible. How the pack's elders reacted when Alpha Leo introduced me as his Luna to be was proof. Everyone only knew that the Alpha was getting a Luna soon. What they did not know was that I was going to be Luna. Janice, the pack elders and the Beta were the only ones that knew. What if every other person revolted when Alpha Leo introduces me as his Luna? I knew that they hated me that much. "Are you trying to say that Sebastian would go unpunished?"

Janice and I were talking about my trial and how Sebastian had managed to go scot free. "I know, right? He spent one night in the dungeon and that is barely enough punishment for all he has done. I would make sure he gets punished. And, you don't have to worry about If happens to me or to you, Sebastian would be held responsible. The Alpha told "I

Janice smiled, thing happy things are falling inte place for you, despite what that jerk did to you. I am happy to see you finally moving on. I honestly thought it would take time for you to find someone else, but you found Alpha Leo even before Dakota woke up. I'm so

happy for you."

!

I smiled back at her, wishing I could tell her that everything was a lie. That me becoming Alpha Leo's Luna was just a six month contract.

I heard a soft knock I on the door.

"The designer is here," Janice squealed. She hurried to the door and opened it. The designer was dressed casually. She had on jeans and a graphic tee. Her jewelry however was very bold.

A maid pushed in a garment rack with different dresses.

"Greetings." She bowed her head and we did the same, greeting her back. "So, which of you is the Alpha's mate?"Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Janice and I I glanced at each other.

Don't worry." Everyone knows that the identity of the Luna until after the mating ceremony is not always disclosed. I'm the designer, so I have to see the bride."

"I am the one wearing the dress," I replied and she showed me the dresses the maid brought in one by mind.

They were all beautiful but one in particular caught my eyes. It was a simple mermaid dress with a one-shoulder neckline.

But then, I felt the need to wear a dress that will impress the pack members. I felt that a simple dress wouldn't suffice so my

fell on one of the luxurious gowns.

eyes

It was a floor sweeping bardot ball gown made of lush, ivory silk. The ***ed bodice of the gown had a plunging neckline. The gown was adorned with hand-beaded lace and diamonds from the top of the gown to its bottom. "I choose that," I said, pointing to the luxurious gown.

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"Your gown is beautiful. I can't wait to see the look on the faces of most of our colleagues when they see you wearing your dress."

I feigned a smile at her. I felt more need to look expensive. The least I could do was to give them a beautiful Luna.

At that moment, Alpha Leo walked into the room. "Has my Luna chosen her gown?"

My face and neck flushed as soon as I heard Alpha Leo's voice.

"Yes she has," Janice replied, gesturing to the gown I chose. My eyes wandered to the plain mermaid dress with a one shoulder neckline. It was not adorned with crystals or diamonds like most of the other gowns, but it still managed to catch my eyes.

I could feel Alpha Leo's eyes on the side of my face.

"Are you sure you've chosen the gown you want?" Alpha Leo asked and I looked at him. I took a moment to think of a good

response.

I chuckled nervously. "Of course, I love the gown."

I

"Are you sure?" Janice raised an eyebrow. She looked skeptical. I frowned. My nervous laughter must have given me away. "Tomorrow is your day. It is all about you. You should wear what you want."

"I have to impress the pack members," I confessed. "I don't want to give them a beautiful Luna."

Alpha Leo gave me a warm smile. "Rita, you would look beautiful even if you wear rags." He walked to the gown I was

gown on the other hand would looking at and held it. "I love your taste too. This dress would look gorgeous on you. The ball hide your curves."

My face reddened.

He took out the gown and brought it close to me. "You like this, don't you?"

I nodded shyly and he grinned. "I love the gown too."

My heart warmed at his words, but my smile slowly disappeared when I remembered that we were just faking everything.

He probably did not mean everything he said. Deep down, I wished he did.

"Then it's settled," Janice said with a big smile on her face. "The Luna to be is wearing the gown that shows off her face." Alpha Leo's turn to get

It

was

flushed. mushed.

This was the first time I would see him blush. I smiled. It was a cute sight to behold.

The day of my mating ceremony finally came. The great hall and the manor of Alpha Leo's mansion was filled to its brim. I could bet that every member of the pack was here. Their Alpha was getting a new Luna after all and they all wanted to see what she looked like.

I was at a private entrance, waiting for my call before I walked down the aisle.

I looked down at my shoe. Every single space was coated with diamonds. My shoe and the floral hair piece I was wearing compensated for the lack of crystals on my gown.

A soft music began to play. Knowing that was my call, I straightened up, took in a deep breath before approaching the

entrance.

Janice, who was waiting for me at the threshold, took my arms and the door swung open.

Immediately, I heard gasps. I knew that some were released because of how good I looked. I also knew that some were because I was not exactly what they expected Alpha Leo to go for Chapter 21

"She's beautiful." I heard a young wolf say. It was more than enough to boost

my

confidence.

"Stop calling a vile she-wolf beautiful," his mother scolded him. I could hear the disgust in her voice.

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The confidence I gained was still intact though. If the young ones called you beautiful, then you truly are. They were always

honest.

With a smile on my face and my head held up, I walked toward Alpha Leo.

I saw his eyes lit up when he looked in my direction. His eyes wandered from my face, then down my body. He bit his lower lip subconsciously before his eyes found their way back to my face and he held eye contact with me until I got to him. Janice handed me over to him and he took my hands. Our eyes locked and it did not feel that we were faking it one bit. Everything felt real.

My smiles...

His smiles...

Our mating ceremony.

"Alpha

Leo," the pack's priest began. "Do you officially take Rita as your mate and Luna?"

"I do."

"Rita, do you accept to be Alpha Leo's mate and the Luna of Noctis Umbra Pack? You are very much aware of the responsibilities that come with this. Are you ready to take them up?"

I took a deep breath. "I do."

"Is there anybody against this union? Speak now or forever remain silent."

A wolf from the crowd immediately stood up. "We won't accept a s****t as Luna. Your nephew rejected her because she slept with another wolf. Why are you making her the Luna? Very soon, out she-wolves would follow her footsteps and become s****ts." Everyone began to murmur amongst themselves.

Alpha Leo's hands felt hot immediately. At the second, I knew that the wolf was done for.

Alpha Leo was boiling in anger.

"Do you have proof" Alpha Leo snarled.

"H-

heard."

Luna."

"You heard? But you sounded sure just now." Alpha Leo turned to the guards next to him. "Seize the wolf." Then, he turned back to the wolf. "If my nephew does not confirm what you just said, you will be charged for defamation of character of your The wolf was seized and taken away. Alpha Leo then signaled the priest to continue.

"Is someone else against this union?"

There was no response.

Everywhere was as silent as a classroom with a strict teacher. If a pin fell now, everyone would hear it.

The priest turned to the Alpha and I. "Very well then. I now pronounce you wolf and she-wolf."

"Long live the Alpha and his Luna," Someone in the crowd cheered.

"Long live," every other person responded.

Alpha Leo then drew closer. His mouth moving to my neck and his teeth touched my flesh, I let out a small soft moan.

He bit me, marking me as his.

Alpha Leo claimed me.