Not Rejected Just Unwanted

Not Rejected Just Unwanted
On her 17th birthday, a she-wolf named Raine dreams of finding her mate, a pivotal moment in her life. But her hopes shatter when she discovers her destined partner, Elijah Woods, is already deeply in love with someone else. As if that weren't enough, Raine's day takes a brutal turn when she's attacked by a group of pack members. Her savior arrives in the form of the future Alpha, Jonathan Nelson, who carries his own hidden sorrow. Can Raine navigate a world where her mate doesn't want her, and a powerful Alpha takes an unexpected interest in her fate?

The chill of a December morning bit at Raine Andrews as she pulled on her dark grey sweater. It was her 17th birthday, a day that promised the revelation of her fated mate. Excitement warred with a prickle of unease as she brushed her dark brown hair, the familiar weight of her mother's wolf ring on her finger.

Downstairs, a hastily scribbled note from her father confirmed her solitude for the day. "Just make dinner for yourself." A sigh escaped her lips. Solo birthdays were nothing new, but today felt different.

Driving her black truck to school, a sense of dread tightened in her chest. Her wolf, usually a source of comfort, was restless, sensing an impending wrongness. She tried to push it aside as nerves, the kind that came with a day of such profound significance. But as she stepped onto the school grounds, a scent, intoxicating and undeniable, filled the air, drawing her towards a destiny she couldn't yet comprehend.