"I, Taylor Simon of the New Moon pack, reject you, Yesabel Carter, as my mate, destined by the Moon Goddess" says Taylor.

Taylor's words were like a dagger. I fall to the floor on my knees. I try to take a deep breath, and as best as I can, I get up and say…

"I, Yesabel Carter of the New Moon pack, accept your rejection, Taylor Simon," I watch as Taylor falls to the floor.

The pain is immense, and I faint, collapsing to the floor. My father holds me in his arms, and they take me to the cabin.

"How dare that boy reject my beautiful granddaughter?" says Montserrat.

"Mother, we are returning to the city this very day," says Mildred.

The adults exchange glances and sigh. My father picks me up in his arms, and we return to our home in the city.

To help you understand, let me introduce myself. I am Yesabel Carter, currently 26 years old, a medical school graduate, and about to start my residency at the city hospital.

I am a hybrid, half-witch, half-pure shapeshifter. You might wonder what a pure shapeshifter is; let me explain.

A shapeshifter is a supernatural being that is both human and half-animal. But in my case, it's different because being pure, I can transform into anything I desire with just a thought.

Only my family knows about this, for our safety. A century ago, pure shapeshifters were hunted down and exterminated by humans, and supernatural beings feared us because of our gift.

My father was the sole survivor of the pure shapeshifters. He managed to escape by pretending that he could only transform into one animal, a tiger. When it was my turn to shift, my animal was also a tiger. No one suspected our true nature.

I have an older brother who is a wolf, just like our grandfather, and an excellent warrior. For a while, we lived outside the pack due to my father's business.

My mother is the daughter of a witch and a wolf. My grandfather belongs to the New Moon pack. He is 300 years old and had traveled alongside the Alpha of the New Moon pack. Soon, he will hand over leadership to his son, Taylor, my ex-partner.

In his father's absence, Taylor rejected me to make his girlfriend his Luna.

"What have you done, Taylor?" asks Donovan.

"Father, it's for the best of the pack. Sandra is a strong and worthy wolf," replies Taylor.

Taylor's words further enrage his father, Alpha Donovan.

"Worthy wolf? We shall see about that. And when you finally open your eyes, it will be too late, Taylor. Yesabel, she would have been a worthy Luna. Let me make it clear that I will not accept you replacing the Delta. The Carter family has been a good Delta family: worthy and loyal warriors," says Donovan.

"I know, Father. Ivan is the best warrior in the entire pack. I just hope he accepts the position," replies Taylor.

Taylor looks at his father, having had enough of his wolf. Ever since he rejected Yesabel, Loki won't let him shift.

"Son, I just hope your decision doesn't affect the pack. In a month, I will hand over leadership of the pack to you. Alphas from all over the world will be here, including the Alpha King and his son," says Donovan.

"Father, everything will be fine," replies Taylor.

Taylor leaves his father's office to find Sandra.

Meanwhile, in the Alpha King's pack, many changes are beginning to unfold.

"MINE!!!" is heard from the back of the great hall as a man appears beside the Great Luna, Marion.

"MINE!!" Marion responds, drawn by the strong bond of the mating pull.

"What's happening?" asks a female voice.

"I found my mate," the man replies.

"But do you know who she is?" asks the young woman.

"No, all I know is she is MINE," replies the man.

"We have a lot to talk about," says Marion.

"I'm listening," the man responds.

"I am Marion Harper, wife to the Alpha King by choice. As the years passed, and my mate didn't appear, Alpha Dereck and I made the decision to unite in our loneliness. We were both already 200 years old, but we were always clear that if our mates were to appear, we would separate. For this reason, we never marked each other. We have two children, they are twins, and I am also a grandmother. If this bothers you, I accept your rejection," says Marion.

"I would never reject you for that. I've also lived my life. In these 300 years, I searched for you, but not finding you, I started a family. I have a daughter and a grandson," the man says.

"We need to talk to Dereck about this. Oh, and what's your name?" says Marion.

"Excuse me, my name is Alejo Martinez, and I am a warrior in a pack in Spain. It's a small one," says Alejo.

"Let's go. Dereck will be arriving soon," says Marion.

"Father, are you sure?" asks Cler, his daughter.

"Yes, my child. Your mother abandoned us a long time ago," replies Alejo.

Cler sighs; she wants her father to be happy, but his mate is the chosen partner of the Alpha King. She doesn't want to see her father hurt.

Upon arriving at the pack house, Marion orders a delicious snack to be prepared for the little girl accompanying her mate.

"Marion, this is my daughter, Cler. She is 30 years old, and this little one is my granddaughter, Sofia," Alejo says.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. What pack do you belong to?" asks Marion.

"Starry Night. It's a small pack located in Spain. We came as part of Alpha Mario Garcia's entourage. My daughter is the Beta's mate, Patricio Sanchez," Alejo explains.

Just then, voices are heard entering the room. Three tall men with cold expressions and strikingly similar features.

"Do we have visitors?" says Dereck.

"Dereck, I found my mate," says Marion.

The Alpha's impassive expression suggests he didn't take the news well, something that worries Cler.

"That's wonderful news, Marion," says Dereck, extending his hand to greet the wolf standing before him.

"Thank you, Dereck," says Marion.

"Alpha?" Alejo starts but is interrupted.

"Don't worry. We knew this could happen. I only ask one thing of you both: to wait a little longer before making any claims. We have to go to the New Moon pack for the new Alpha's ascension. After that, there's no problem with Marion relinquishing her position as Great Luna," says Dereck.

Alejo looks at Marion, "I have no problem waiting a little longer. I perfectly understand the situation."

"Thank you, Alejo, for understanding," says Marion.

Meanwhile, in another country…

It is a bright day. That beautiful sun that enters through my window makes my day special.

"Yesabel, wake up, sleepyhead," her mother shouts.

"That's the beautiful and sweet voice of my mother calling me," says Yesabel.

When Yesabel gets up, she goes to the bathroom, takes a shower, washes her long brown hair, while letting the water run down her body. She is a well-proportioned young woman, with curves in all the right places, beautiful honey eyes, and full lips, neither thin nor thick.

She finishes her bath and dresses in black pants and a pink shirt. She puts her hair up in a high ponytail. She doesn't wear makeup, and she puts on some low sandals.

She arrives at the dining room and greets her parents and brother.

"Honey, you have to ask for the weekend off at the hospital," says her mother, Mildred.

"Yes, Mom, I've already arranged with Beti to cover my shift," replies Yesabel.

"Honey, we know you don't like going to the pack, but as you know, it's our obligation to go," says her father.

"Don't worry, Dad, I understand. Well, I'm leaving, I'm running late," says Yesabel.

She leaves her house for the hospital, where she meets her best friend and colleague, Betina Lopez.

"Hi, friend, ready to meet your ex?" says Betina.

"Friend, you know we never got anywhere. It bothers me that the idiot never took the time to get to know me," says Yesabel.

"I already told you, life or the moon goddess will bring you a better man," says Betina.

"Yeah, right, little witch," Yesabel laughs.

"There's a reason your best friend is a witch," replies Betina.

"Let's go or we'll be late and the boss will scold us," says Yesabel.

Both go to the doctors' lounge, where all their colleagues are present. Only they and the chief resident are missing.

"Is everyone here? Let's start the tour," says the chief resident.

They go through the different areas of the hospital, where the young doctors are doing their residency.

Yesabel and Betina are in pediatrics. When they arrive, they give their report on the children in their care.

"Hector is recovering from an appendectomy. He has no fever and his operation is healing well," says Yesabel.

"Very good, Miss Carter," says the doctor.

"Romina is about to be discharged. Her recovery is very good. The antibiotics have worked as expected," says Beatriz.

"Very good, Miss Lopez," says the chief resident.

When the tour is over, it is time to assign the emergency shifts. Yesabel had already arranged with her friend to cover for her on the weekend.

The consultation day was quiet for the two friends. At the end of the day, Yesabel returns home.

"Honey, are you alright?" asks Mildred, her mother.

"Yes, Mom, I'm just tired," replies Yesabel, going up to her room.

Her mother looks at her. Her daughter is very energetic, so this sudden tiredness is strange to her.

"Mom, calm down. You know perfectly well what Yesabel is like," says Ivan, Yesabel's older brother.

"You're right about that. Is your house in the pack ready?" Mildred asks her son.

"Yes, Mom, I spoke to Alpha Donovan, but I prefer to stay at our house in the pack," Ivan replies.

"I'm going to miss you so much, son," says Mildred.

Meanwhile, in her room, Yesabel has a conversation with her supernatural side.

"Naia, what's going on?" asks Yesabel.

"Friend, I don't know. I feel strange," replies Naia.

"I'll be aware, friend," says Yesabel.

After a shower, Yesabel lies down on her bed. At dinner time, her mother calls her.

At dinner, the family talks about their day.

"How was your day, honey?" asks Cristian, Yesabel's father.

"Good, Dad, everything's fine," replies Yesabel.

"And you, Ivan, how are the preparations for moving permanently to the pack going?" says Cristian.

"Everything's fine, Dad. The house Alpha Donovan assigned me is ready, although I prefer to live in our house in the pack," replies Ivan.

"As you wish, son," says his father, Cristian.

Mildred has remained silent while her husband talks to their children. She was sad to have to part with her eldest son, but understands that it is time for his father to rest. He has been the pack's delta for many years.

After dinner and cleaning up, they go up to their rooms to rest.

In another country…

"Cosmo, what's wrong with you? You're driving me crazy," asks Derek.

"I don't know, old man. It's a strange feeling," replies the wolf.

"Stop pacing. You're making me dizzy," says Derek.

"I want to find my mate," says Cosmo.

"Friend, we've been searching for so many years that I've lost hope," replies Derek.

"My hope was renewed now that Marion found her destined one," says the wolf.

"May the moon goddess hear you, my friend," replies Derek.

"Dad, are you alright?" asks Maximo, Derek's eldest son.

"Yes, son. Are you ready for what awaits you as alpha?" replies Derek.

"Patrick and I have spoken. When I take over, he will take care of the business," says Maximo.

"Your brother is good with business," replies Derek.

"Dad, Astrid and Calista will go with us. Noha is staying in the pack," says Maximo.

"That's for the best, son. Come on, we have to leave, or we won't make it to the New Moon pack," says Derek.

The great alpha's private jet is ready and waiting for the family and the new members who have joined them.

They are all going to the New Moon pack for the change of command. Alpha Donovan is handing over his position to his son, Taylor.

The trip was long. Upon arriving at the airport, they are greeted by Alpha Donovan and his son, Taylor.

"Welcome," says Donovan, shaking hands with Derek and his eldest son, who is accompanied by his wife and mate, Astrid, and their daughter, Calista.

"Thank you, Alpha Donovan," replies Derek. Everyone gets into the vans to head to the New Moon pack.

Cosmo, Derek's wolf, is very restless. This makes Derek somewhat uncomfortable. When they arrive at the pack, they are lodged on the second floor, which is reserved for guests and their entourage.

Once settled in the packhouse, the alphas go to the office to discuss pack matters while the Lunas talk about how things have improved.

"Luna Marion, I'm so excited; tomorrow I'll finally be Luna. What advice do you have for me?" Sandra says.

Marion looks at her; there's something she doesn't like about this young woman. "Well, you must listen to the needs of all the pack members. As Luna, you must be kind and charitable."

"I understand. I've been told that you assumed the role when you were 200 years old, that you're a chosen Luna," Sandra says.

All eyes turn to Sandra and her comment. Marion remains calm, taking a sip of her tea. "That's right; I am a chosen Luna, and I have maintained strong and good leadership with Dereck. Little one, you must be attentive to the needs of your pack, not the gossip."

Sandra turns red with embarrassment as everyone in the room stares at her.

"You say that because you're a chosen Luna," says a young woman's voice.

Marion gives a slight, mocking smile. "And who are you?"

"Excuse me, Luna, I'm Safira, Alpha Donovan's daughter. Please excuse my sister-in-law's rudeness; my brother had terrible taste in rejecting his mate for her," Safira says.

"Honey, we've already talked about this," Viviana says.

"Mom, I'm going to stay at Yesabel's house today," Safira says.

"Yesabel is in the pack?" Sandra asks.

"Yes, what did you expect? Her brother will be the next Delta, and he's my mate. You'll be seeing her very often," Safira laughs, leaving the packhouse.

"Excuse my daughter," Viviana says.

"Don't worry, Luna Viviana, my granddaughter Calista is the same, very impulsive," says Marion.

Sandra is nervous and can't help but feel everyone's gaze. Loki, Taylor's wolf, had not accepted the rejection, so the bond had not been definitively broken, although she is now pregnant, the wolf has not appeared.

Taylor had only been able to shift twice in these ten years. Now that Yesabel was back in the pack, it was going to be a big problem for her.

Marion notices the young Luna's nervousness and senses trouble, but she will leave everything in the hands of the goddess or fate.

A car pulls up to one of the pack houses, and four people get out. A beautiful brown wolf throws herself on Ivan, licking his face.

"Ilia, I'm so happy to see you again, beautiful," Ivan says, hugging the wolf.

"Sister-in-law, you look so beautiful," Yesabel says.

Ilia returns control to Safira, who is covered by a blanket that Mildred conjured.

"Thank you," Safira says.

"Come on in," Mildred says.

They all enter the beautiful cabin, happy to be home again. Yesabel goes up to her old room with her suitcase, along with Safira.

"I'm going to have to borrow some clothes," Safira says.

"Here," says Yesabel.

"I missed you, friend," Safira says.

"I missed you too. How are your classes going?" Yesabel says.

"I'm a kindergarten teacher. I love children. It's going well, but it was hard being away from Ivan these past ten years," Safira says.

"I can imagine, but now you'll have him all to yourself, and I want lots of nephews," Yesabel says.

Yesabel walks over to the window and looks at the big full moon illuminating everything. She can see Taylor with a small child in her arms and Sandra by her side. It was a vision; she had the gift of seeing the future, not about herself, although she did not do it, as she never liked that gift.

"Friend, are you okay?" Safira asks.

"Yes, I'm going for a walk," Yesabel replies.

Yesabel leaves her cabin and goes to the waterfall. She is not the only one who has gone for a walk. Marion and Alejo are also at the waterfall when they see a young woman sit down, and suddenly a large black wolf beside her.

"Hello, Loki, long time no see," Yesabel greets.

"Hello, Yesabel, beautiful. Can you forgive?" the wolf asks.

"Loki, you're a beautiful, strong, and brave wolf. Taylor made her decision. You must accept that," Yesabel says, holding the wolf's head in her hands.

"No, you are my Luna," Loki says.

"Loki, I appreciate your love, but there's someone who's going to need you very much. I would never separate you from your pup. I only ask one favor: if it's a girl, name her Andrea. It means strong and brave. Now, my Loki, it's time for Naia to say goodbye," Yesabel says.

"I'll do as you ask, my Luna," Loki replies.

Yesabel lets her true supernatural self show. Her whole body glows, becoming a white light in the shape of a woman. That light approaches the wolf, leaving a kiss on his muzzle.

"I, Naia, last pure shapeshifter princess, reject you, Loki, as my destined mate," says a sweet voice.

"I, Loki, accept your rejection, Naia, last pure shapeshifter princess. I swear in another life to be your destined mate," Loki says.

"So be it, my Loki," Naia replies, the light slowly fading until only Yesabel remains.

Marion and Alejo are surprised; they had concealed their scents to avoid being discovered and witnessed a sad but unique scene in their entire lives.

Loki gives control back to Taylor. Yesabel moves her finger, making clothes appear on her body.

"Yesabel," Taylor is interrupted.

"Naia wanted to appear, but it's a secret. Please, Tay, I've never asked you for anything," Yesabel says.

"I know. My father was right. I've always been a fool, and I'll keep my two promises," Taylor says.

"Friends?" Yesabel asks, extending her hand in greeting.

"Friends," Taylor replies.

"I have to go back," Yesabel says.

They both say goodbye and leave, leaving the couple deep in thought.

"We can't tell anyone about this," Marion says.

"You're right. That girl is the last pure shapeshifter and belongs to royalty. Who will her father be?" Alejo says.

"Dereck has been looking for him for many years. He is the son of his best friend. When he found out about the great shapeshifter massacre, he was too late that day," Marion says.