Calvin walked toward me but was stopped by his father . I couldn't read the expression on my leader's face , but he looked angry , frowning as he communicated something with Calvin . My wolf was ecstatic at finding our mate , while my heart felt incredibly complicated . My mate was the future leader of our pack - this was undoubtedly fortunate . I had always dreamed of my future life and mate , never considering his rank in the pack . Instead , I cared more about whether he was a man who loved me and put me and our family first . Now my mate had come , but I knew I was about to die . After a while , the Alpha released Calvin , and he walked toward me without hesitation , pulling me into an empty room . He cupped my face in his hands , smiling at me , his eyes reflecting my image . " Hi , " he said softly . " My mate . " I couldn't suppress the excitement churning in my stomach . I hesitated , nervously staring at his handsome face , even forgetting to introduce myself . " We need to talk , " Alpha Vance said , looking at me with ice - cold eyes , 11:25 A The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate in your field . Whether you're a ... Shan now Chapter 5 " Calvin , sit . " Calvin nodded , dropping his hands from my cheeks . As he moved away from me , my heart sank . With each step he took away from me , he took more warmth with him . His father muttered something , and Calvin's face immediately fell . They switched to mind - link to argue , the atmosphere tense . After a while , Calvin fell into long silence , his expression looking desperate with a sense of resignation . " Sit down , " the Alpha said . Though he wasn't looking at me , I knew he was speaking to me . I immediately sat on the sofa , unable to take my eyes off Calvin , yet powerless to disobey the Alpha's command . " Jossie , I saw you when you were little . You're beta Simon's daughter , right ? " Hearing my father's name , my body stiffened , but I still nodded . Alpha Vance sighed , " Calvin is twenty - one now . He's been very resistant to the she - wolves we've arranged for him , steadfastly searching for his destined mate . " " Father- " Calvin began . " Jossie , you're not suitable to manage this pack with my son . " Alpha Vance said with a frown . I felt unprecedented anger surge through me , but more than that was shock - he 11:25 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Master New Skills with Udemy Chan now Chapter 5 dared deny the bond between Calvin and me . I slowly raised my head , looking directly into those cold eyes , my voice calm yet sharp : " Not suitable ? What gives you the right to decide who's suitable for my mate ? Do you think your will can change the Moon Goddess's judgment ? " " I've already heard about your affairs from your father . " Alpha Vance said in a low growl , " You're ruthless , with a record of theft and bullying others , and you're a pathological liar , aren't you ? A she - wolf like you can never become Luna of the Silver Moon pack ! " I was stunned and about to explain when Calvin's voice rang out . " Dad , I understand what you mean . " Wait ... what ? I was sure my betrayed , pained expression was affecting his wolf , but this man seemed not to notice , or didn't care . " But if not Jossie , then who ? Our pack needs a new Luna . " All the blood in my body instantly turned cold , tears streaming down . How could he willingly abandon me ? " If I can't have my destined mate , then I'll choose a substitute mate myself . " 11:25 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Learn in - demand skills from real - world experts and excel Chapter 5 He had made up his mind . He sounded like a petulant child whose favorite toy had been taken away , having to settle for second best . " Jossie , we're not suitable . " Calvin said to me , " I need a gentle , kind Luna by my side . Your past actions would make the pack disrespect you . " " He's right , Jossie . " Alpha Vance said in a condescending tone , " You can find a new mate , and you'll have your parents ' full support . Do this one thing for your pack , give up your mate , and we'll help you achieve your goals . " " No , " I said softly , biting the inside of my cheek so hard I drew blood , " You don't understand me at all , nor do you know the truth . " " Jossie , you're not even welcome as an ordinary pack member , yet you dream of becoming Luna ? " The conference room door was pushed open , and my parents walked in , obviously rushing here the moment they heard the news . Father's laughter was cold and piercing , like a dull knife scraping across my heart . " How ridiculous . " Mother shook her head lightly , her eyes showing no mercy , only disgust and disappointment : " Someone who harms her own sister - what right does she have to protect the entire pack ? You'll only bring shame to the family . " Their words , sentence by sentence , fell like heavy stones on my chest . My breathing Desuoti Pogging for His Outcast Mate Chapter 5 became rapid , ears buzzing . Father stepped closer , his voice lowered as if afraid others might hear , yet more like he wanted to completely destroy me : " If you still have any sense , give up that ridiculous notion immediately . The Luna position doesn't belong to someone like you - it should be your sister Selena's . " My wolf Lena was whimpering , all the blood in my body boiling . Slowly , my fingertips transformed into claws , embedding deeply into my palms . They always did this , taking my things away time and again , placing them in Selena's hands . " I , Calvin Vance , future leader of the Silver Moon pack , reject you , Jossie Morgan , as my future mate and Luna . I voluntarily sever our previous connection , permanently stripping you of your status as my mate . " He coldly lifted his chin , not even glancing at me . 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