Alpha Kayden's bought Luna

(Haisley's POV)

What could be worse than being rejected on your 18th birthday? I'm sure you wouldn't be able to answer that question.

My dream birthday party at Vulture's event center was bittersweet. My mate, Kayden, was absent, and his rejection.

I guess not everything went as planned, as my mate was too caught up in other activities.

I tried my best to enjoy my birthday party, but I felt like a huge part of me was missing. I tried to reach him so many times, but after he had informed me that he was taking care of “Alpha” duties. He stopped taking my calls and I just let him be.

"Meet me at my house after the party," he'd said. "We'll celebrate, and I'll mark you as mine now that you're of age."

Those words now seemed hollow.

After the party, my parents and little brother headed home. I planned to join Scott, my best friend, but he wasn't answering his phone. Unease crept in; my wolf was restless.

I hailed a taxi and went to Scott's house, anxiety growing with each passing mile. Where was he? Why wasn't he answering?

“Thank you so much” I smiled, as I paid off the driver, the moment the car came to a halt, right in front of Scott's house.

I forced the door open, yelling out his name. But, the only response I got was my own echo.

I squinted my eyes, marveled by the dramatic change of the environment.

His house was usually organized, but reversed was the case. His clothes were littered everywhere, as a flower vase that stood on the center table had been broken.

Fear gripped me, as awful thoughts of what could have happened ran through my mind. I clutched on to the edge of my dress,as I walked up the stairs, anxious to find him.

Upstairs, I found my mate, Scott, naked and entwined with another woman. The door was wide open, as if they wanted me to witness their betrayal.

My heart shattered into a million pieces. I felt frozen, unable to move or speak. They were so engrossed in each other that they didn't notice my presence. Or maybe they had noticed it and chose to ignore me completely. 

"Scott!" I finally managed to whisper.

He looked up, kissed the woman, and nonchalantly covered himself with the duvet, dragging himself out of the bed.

"You could have called before coming over," he said, his voice devoid of empathy.

My anger boiled over, and I tried to slap him, but he caught my hand mid-air.

"Don't try that again. Your life will be the price," he warned, his icy tone sending shivers down my spine.

"Why are you doing this? You said you loved me!" I pleaded, glancing at the woman.

Scott sneered. "You're from a poor family. I'm an alpha's heir. Why would I mark you as my mate?"

Our two-year relationship meant nothing to him.

"You were just a teenager," he dismissed. "Were you really that naive?"

I stood silent, shocked and struggling to breathe.

"Game over, Haisley. I reject you. Leave my house!" Scott ordered.

Tears streaming down my face, I asked, "Why, Scott? Is she worth my heartache?"

Scott's expression remained cold, unmoved.

"I've known Scott since I was sixteen. We were ecstatic to discover we were mates.  

We were high school sweethearts, and almost everyone envied our relationship. 

But now, his words cut deep.

"Look at her, she is Alpha Damien's daughter. She suits my status and is stunning, unlike you," Scott sneered, his eyes cold.

I begged, "Scott, please. We can work something out. Don't do this."