Rejection: The Last DanceChapter 1

“They certainly love each other, don’t they?” I compelled myself not to glare at Beta Homer as his words hit close to home.

I crossed my arms, a displeased grin split my lips. “Oh, they’ve been doing that many times that I felt like the Alpha’s personal Omega rather than the actual Alpha’s girlfriend.

Alpha Jonathan, my boyfriend of four years, is dancing closely with Emilia, another Beta’s daughter. Though Emilia and I both came from a prestigious Beta family, she happens to be the one closer to the Alpha because of their childhood friendship.

I returned my eyes to them, dancing on the floor to the sway of melancholic music. My gaze was nothing short of amused.

A heartbeat later, the music and dancing ended. They strode to my table, where Beta Homer and I are sharing a bottle of champagne along with a conversation that only happens when either of us is drunk.

“I’m surprised you didn’t kissed Emilia?” I asked as Jonathan’s eyes darkened when he found me sitting on a chair in a vulgar position.

“We’re just playing a game, babe,” he explained gently, trying to portray himself as the ever-humble gentleman. “Besides, you’re drunk more than usual today.”