Luca Vega is a shy, compassionate nerd. He longs to meet his mate, his other half, someone who will accept him and love him for who he is.

When he meets Ashley Blakely his quiet life spins out of control. Ashley Blakely was a barbie and proud of it. Pink was her favourite colour, fashion was her life, and social status was law. She couldn't wait to meet her mate. At least that's what she thought.

She knew he would be an alpha, strong built, and every girl would want him. He would dress in designer clothes and they would be the new it couple because she would settle for nothing less.

What happens when her mate turns out to be the nerdiest of all nerds and the runt of the pack? Well, she rejects him of course. Add another woman, some hidden secrets, and life for him takes on a whole new meaning.

The mate she rejected

　　Everything felt strange as I passed into the afterlife. White light surrounded me and there was complete silence. I walked hoping to find Maxine. Instead a beautiful woman with long black flowing hair walked toward me. I instantly recognized her as the woman in the photos that stood out so clearly, she was my mother.


　　She nodded her head eagerly before embracing me.


　　"My baby," she said softly through her tears.


　　"You're all grown up, and so handsome. I'm so proud of you Luca," she said standing back to look at me.


　　"As am I,"  said a man's voice. He walked up to me and my mom with a smirk on his face that looked identical to mine. There was no mistaking who he was, my dad.


　　"In the flesh, well so to speak."


　　"You've made me proud son. You've become stronger than I could have hoped for. We've been watching you every step of the way. You are a great leader with a bright future."


CHAPTER 44