Rejected Mate Alpha King: Shifter Romance Rejected Mate Alpha King

Some scars don’t show on the skin—they live in the quiet moments, the ones no one else notices.Xavier has spent years trying to survive the unspoken cruelty of high school halls—bullies who never tire, friends who were never really friends, and a first love who turned betrayal into an art form. Just one more year, he tells himself. One more year of hiding behind his glasses, his hoodies, and the belief that blending in will keep him safe.Then Madeline walks into his life.He’s confident, magnetic, and dangerously protective—and from the moment he offers Xavier a seat in Culinary Arts, everything begins to change. What starts as shared lunches and quiet conversations turns into stolen glances, late-night runs, and the kind of fierce loyalty Xavier has never known. With Madeline by his side, the world feels less sharp… and for the first time, Xavier begins to believe he might be worth loving.But in a place where rumors travel faster than truth and jealous exes won’t let go, trust is fragile. Xavier must decide if he can open his heart again—knowing that if it breaks this time, it might be for good.Tender, defiant, and unflinchingly honest, Rejected Mate to the Alpha King is a romance about healing old wounds, finding strength in unexpected places, and learning that love can be both your greatest risk and your safest home.