Chapter 28: Rejection

“Are you saying Benjamin has participated in the tennis open?” I asked.

Christopher, perceiving my interest in Benjamin, eyed me with caution. “Don’t even think about my brother. He’s on the verge of becoming the Alpha, and he’s not interested in someone like you. An Omega like you would never be his Luna.”

His warning caught me off guard. I hadn’t shown any interest in Benjamin.

“My brother is exceptional,” Christopher continued, his pride unmistakable. “When he competed in the tournament, he won ten matches in a row—a record that remains unbroken.”

Christopher’s admiration was palpable. He spoke with a blend of respect and pride.

I simply responded with a nonchalant “oh,” acknowledging Benjamin’s prowess without letting it deter me. Benjamin was indeed formidable, but I had my own strengths. Should the role of Alpha King ever pique my interest, I wouldn’t shy away from a challenge.

Since our wager, I had thrown myself into tennis practice. “Alpha, what’s been keeping you busy?” A message from my Beta, Thomas, arrived. I replied succinctly, “Training.”

Thomas responded with several encouraging emojis. “By someone as exceptional as you working this hard. How can I possibly slack off? I’m heading off to study now! By the way, there’s an online offer for a race, and the reward is quite tempting. Do you want to accept it?”

I declined without hesitation. “No, I won’t. Racing last time was an exception.”

Thomas replied respectfully, “Understood, Alpha. I’ll decline it for you.”

After ending the call, I returned to my training, fully immersed in my work.

Benjamin

After Grandpa formally appointed me as the Alpha of the Midnight Pack, I used my authority to resolve several long-standing issues within the pack, including a personal one. The personal issue was finding the intriguing woman who had bested me in that race. I wanted to challenge her to a rematch.

As I contemplated the prospect of racing her again, my Beta entered with a cautious expression. “Alpha, the invitation has been declined.”

I was momentarily stunned. The disappointment was palpable, deepening my admiration for her boldness and allure. Her elegant form and effortless grace from that night remained vividly in my memory.

I had been searching for her, but she seemed to have disappeared without a trace.

After taking up the mantle of Alpha, I managed to harness more formidable resources and eventually track her down. Yet, despite my generous offer for a friendly rematch, she remained entirely unmoved, which only deepened my fascination with her.

I pondered whether my offer was insufficiently enticing. “Increase the offer to seven and a half million. Ensure she accepts!” I instructed my Beta.

“Understood, sir,” he replied with a nod before leaving the room.

Left alone in the vast office, I gazed out of the window, lost in thought, when inspiration struck. I opened a drawer, retrieved a CD, and inserted it into the computer.

The screen flickered to life, showing footage from the Grand Prix in France three years prior. A rising star named Sara had taken the championship by storm, her name resounding worldwide ever since.

My interest in racing had grown intensely during that time, and Sara had made an indelible mark on me. I had longed to find her, motivated by a desire to learn her racing techniques.

For reasons unknown, she had disappeared after that race. Despite numerous attempts and extensive connections, I had found no trace of her until the recent event, where that woman’s presence stirred memories of Sara.

Could she be the same person?

I watched the footage over and over, mesmerized by Sara’s adept handling of the car through tight corners, consistently leaving her competitors in her wake and crossing the finish line first. In the midst of the crowd’s roar, she emerged from the car with effortless grace. The faint smile on her lips seemed to pull me in, holding my gaze with its subtle yet undeniable allure.

One glance, and it left an indelible mark on me. I was entranced by the video of her captivating presence, silently pledging to find her, no matter the cost. I would uncover her whereabouts, come what may!