Page 1 of Rejected By the Alpha

Chapter 1 - Killian

I was in the middle of getting ready for the day when my phone rang.A little early for phone calls, isn’t it?I thought.

I grabbed my phone and saw that it was Lex. The Sparkle Hollow alpha had always been an early riser, and I knew from experience he liked to get as many tasks out of the way as possible as soon as his day began.

That didn’t make me any happier about seeing that the clock read 7 a.m.

“This is Killian,” I said, holding my cell up to my ear.

It wasn’t unusual for the alphas of other packs to call me instead of Alpha Jasper when they needed something. He wasn’t exactly known for his charming demeanor and kindness, after all. As his second-in-command, it was my responsibility to help Jasper with less desirable tasks. Taking phone calls about minor pack business fell strictly within those guidelines.

“Morning, Killian,” Lex said. “I hope it’s not too early. I just had a quick message to pass along.”

“Not at all,” I lied graciously.

“One of the she-wolves from Sparkle Hollow is in the market for a mate,” Lex began.

“There’s no one suitable in your pack for her?” I asked.

“Not according to her family,” Lex said with a sigh. “She’s a nice girl. Good-looking and kind, although maybe a little on the reserved side. She just turned twenty-five, and her parents are demanding that she marry.”

“Who did they have in mind?” I asked.

“That’s the thing. They said she can only marry an alpha. Would you be able to have the other alphas spread the word? Maybe one of them knows an alpha that’s on the market?”

“Seems a bit presumptuous,” I said with a scoff. “I think every parent would love for their daughter to become luna someday, but that rank is hard to attain. There are only so many wolf packs.”

“I tried to dissuade them from the idea,” Lex admitted. “But they’ve been loyal to me, and they haven’t asked for much. She is their only child, and they don’t seem upset by the idea that to marry someone of that standing might mean she needs to move far away. To be honest, I think she might prefer it that way.”

“She and her parents don’t get along?” I asked.

“Not from what I can tell,” Lex said.

“Well, let me know her name and any other details. I’ll see if the alphas know of any packs looking for a bride.” I pulled out a pen and paper to jot down the details.

“Leah Smith,” Lex said.

I heard Lex continue speaking, but his words turned to background noise as memories of my first—and only—love filled my brain.

Leah had been a newly shifted wolf when I had met her almost a decade ago. Of course, I knew she was a member of Sparkle Hollow, but I had always assumed she had met someone who was capable of making her happy after I had left town.

We had been too young for anything serious, and circumstances of my own making had forced me to leave her behind. But I had never forgotten the way she made my heart sing or the way her curves had captivated me.

Her brown hair and eyes hid a fiery personality that had drawn me to her instantly, and awakened feelings that I had never believed I would feel. My upbringing did not include things like love or affection, and I had been blindsided by how easy it was to be in her presence.

“Killian,” Lex’s voice interrupted my thoughts. “You still there?”

“Yes, I’m here,” I replied, composing myself.

“Just let me know if you find any leads,” Lex said.

“I will. And you’re positive they said that they only want an alpha?” I asked.

“Yes,” he replied. “They’re good pack members, but they’ve always been rather blinded by power and status. That’s all that’s important to them with this marriage.”

After assuring Lex that I would pass along the message, I ended the call.

This is our chance,my wolf said excitedly.

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