Rejected by My Guardian Alpha

Synopsis

"Mom, I've decided to study abroad," Charlotte said, her voice steady with determination. Wynter Kelley, a respected Healer in their pack, couldn't hide her joy on the other end of the call. "That's amazing news, Charlotte! I'll get started on the paperwork right away." As the excitement faded, Wynter asked, "By the way, have you talked to Beta Atlas about this? It's a pretty major decision." "He's been really busy lately. I'll tell him when he has some free time." After hanging up, Charlotte leaned heavily against the doorframe, her heart burdened with emotions. Atlas Lynch, her father's old friend and the Beta of their pack, was a man she'd secretly admired for three years. Ten years ago, after her parents' divorce and her father's tragic accident, Wynter couldn't return because of visa issues. Atlas had been the one to extend a helping hand. He had crouched down, his commanding aura softened as he looked at her with gentle eyes, asking, "Little one, would you like to live with your uncle?" From that day forward, the stern Beta always had a little girl in a Victorian-style dress by his side, laughing. Though he wasn't much for words, he enveloped Charlotte with unwavering affection, making her feel like the brightest star in town. But three months ago, his warmth vanished when she confessed her feelings to him. On her eighteenth birthday, Charlotte had ordered matching charm bracelets, one for herself and one for her 'uncle.' When she confessed, she had imagined countless scenarios of Beta Atlas's delighted reactions, but the reality was a harsh