"The Moon makes you a half... and then you discover your spouse. And together, the two of you, constitute a complete" It didn't start with a rejection.
No. The Alpha didn't reject her, but he didn't accept her either.
So she was left hanging, alone. For almost 14 years.
Now, she's come to grips with it. She can't have a second mate since the Moon provides them to only the ones who are rejected.
So, sure... she's alone.
With secrets...