Longing For My Rejected Luna novel Chapter 5

**********Alex's POV*********

In my office, Gage sat across from me, looking surprised and concerned. He then blurted out, "Dude, I can't believe Erika actually rejected you in front of everyone. That was intense!"

I lean back in my chair, trying to maintain a cool and collected facade. "Relax. Erika was just throwing a tantrum. You know how she can be sometimes."

Gage raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced by my nonchalant response. "But, Alex, it seemed like more than just a tantrum. She seemed really serious about ending things with you. Are you sure you're not underestimating her feelings?"

I shrug, trying to downplay the situation. "Look, Gage, I know Erika better than anyone. She's always been a bit dramatic, especially when things don't go her way. And she might be a bit mad because I nearly choked her and made her apologize to Seren, but trust me, this is just another one of her phases. She'll come around eventually."

Gage leaned forward, his voice filled with genuine concern. "I don't know, man. This feels different."

Just as Gage finished his statement, a knock came at the door immediately and we both shifted our attentions to the door.

That must be Erika.

I knew she would be ok in no time, like I told Gage.

"Come in" Gage Called and the door was pushed open.

In walked a maid with her head bowed as she stood before us.

"Greetings, Alpha Alex and Beta Gage."

She greeted and I just leaned back into her seat.

"Why are you here?" I asked.

She hesitated and began fidgeting with her clothes.

"Are you here to take your clothes off?" Gage suddenly asked as he took a sip of his wine.

I almost chuckled but I had to look serious before them.

"No, no sir. I'm here for something else"

"Which is?" I asked this time.

"Alpha Alex, Luna Erika has left the pack" The maid said and I froze.

It took me roughly 2 minutes to process her words.

Erika left the pack?

Gage turned to give me that knowing look of his and I glared at him.

He turned to look at the maid and stretched out his hand to give the cup back to her.

"Thanks for the information, please take this back to the kitchen and don't come back till we call for you" He said and the maid nodded, before scurrying away.

Gage then turned back to me again and smiled.

"Alex, Erika left the pack"

He purposely repeated and I had the urge to hurl something at him.

"So?" I asked instead, seeming unfazed.

"I'm telling you your mate left the pack and all you could say is so?" Gage asked in disbelief.