"Hi, yes you aren't dreaming, it's the chubby Kelly," I say inwardly as I see the unhappy face expression of Jason who is disheartened. 

The guests laugh at us. They call our couple all sort of names. "The prince charming and the pancakes' eater Kelly" is one I can sadly remember."

"I, Jason Bentley of the South pack, reject you Kelly Thompson as my mate and the Luna Queen," he declared fiercely.

***
Kelly Thompson, an eighteen-year-old curvaceous and wolfless she-wolf, has been quietly admiring Jason Bentley, the heir apparent to the throne of the dominant South pack, for a number of years.

Unfortunately for Kelly, she doesn't get the same attention in return from Alpha heir Jason, as the handsome daughter of his old father's Gammas, Betty Nord, is already the love of the pack's future Alpha. But, the plump Kelly has an advantage over the skinny Betty because of a strong vow made by Jason's father, the Alpha King Don Bentley, that his son will marry the daughter of his Betas who gave their lives two years ago in a fight against the North pack's fiercest adversaries in order to preserve the life of the Alpha heir.

But clearly, nothing goes as smoothly as Kelly imagines.

The Rejected Curvy Luna Queen

However, as we honed our skills, I noticed a change in Eden. He had taken on a more substantial role in training the younger warriors, and while his confidence grew, I could see the weight of responsibility settling on his shoulders. I worried about the burden he carried and the fear that clung to him in the quiet moments, the shadows of doubt creeping into his mind. I knew he was determined to protect those he cared about, but I also recognized the toll that such a commitment could take on a young heart. 


One evening, after a particularly intense day of training, I found Eden sitting alone by the fire, staring into the flames. His expression was distant, and I could sense the turmoil brewing beneath his surface. I approached him quietly, not wanting to startle him. "Hey, Eden," I said softly, taking a seat next to him. "What's on your mind?" 


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