The Alpha's Second Chance: Rejected Mate, Runway Queen

The scent of pine and rain hits you before you see him. Five years, and your wolf still whimpers at his presence. You're at the Moonlit Gala, your designs on every socialite, your heart a fortress. But when you turn, there he is—Alpha Kaden, the man who rejected you in front of the entire pack. His eyes, dark as a storm, lock onto yours. 'Elara,' he breathes, his voice rough with something you can't name. He takes a step closer, and the air crackles. 'You came back.'