Chapter: the Rogue territory Reyna’s POV“We’re close,” Marcus murmured, his voice barely louder than the wind that whispered through the branches.I nodded, though my heart pounded harder with each step. The bond I shared with John pulsed like a living thing, tugging at my chest with a force that was almost painful. He was near—closer than he’d been in days. But the bond didn’t feel like the comforting thread it usually was. It felt strained, frayed, as if warning me that something was terribly wrong. Although, we weren't fated mates, so our bond was only temporary until I openly rejected him.Jake moved ahead, his broad shoulders cutting through the gloom like a shield. His protective instincts had been on high alert since we’d crossed into rogue territory, and it showed in the way he scanned the surroundings, his hand never straying far from the hilt of his blade.“You’re too quiet,” Jake muttered, glancing over his shoulder at me.“I’m focusing,” I replied, keeping my voice even.His eyes narrowed. “Focus on
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Chapter: Into the Wild Reyna’s POVThe forest seemed alive, a breathing, humming entity that stretched infinitely around us. Each step felt heavier, not because of exhaustion but because the air itself carried a weight of anticipation. Somewhere in this vast, suffocating jungle was John, and with every passing hour, I felt the invisible thread connecting us tugging harder.“We’re close,” I murmured to myself, though I wasn’t sure if Jake caught it.Jake walked ahead of me, his broad shoulders cutting through the dense foliage. His movements were calculated, graceful even, as though the forest itself bent to his will. I hated how he made it all look so easy.“We’ll find him,” Jake said suddenly, his voice steady and calm. He didn’t look back, but I knew he could sense my anxiety.It was complicated. Everything about this journey—this mission—was tangled in emotions I didn’t know how to unravel. John was my boyfriend. I cared for him, truly. But Jake? Jake was my fated mate, the one the universe had chosen fo
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Chapter: The Wolf withinReyna’s POVThe jungle seemed darker here, the dense canopy swallowing the moonlight entirely. The sound of Jake’s shallow breathing was my only anchor to reality, his steady presence keeping the rising panic at bay.“Stay close,” he growled, his voice low, commanding. His hand gripped mine tightly, but not unkindly, pulling me behind him like a lifeline.I wanted to snap at him, tell him I wasn’t some helpless damsel, but the way his muscles tensed as he scanned the shadows made me bite back the words. Whatever this thing was, it wasn’t ordinary, and neither was Jake.A sudden rustle from the underbrush sent my heart racing. A blur of motion surged toward us, and Jake pushed me back instinctively, his broad frame acting as a shield.“Jake, what—”Before I could finish, the creature leapt out—a hulking mass of fur, claws, and glowing crimson eyes. Its guttural snarl sent a chill down my spine.Jake didn’t hesitate. He lunged forward, meeting the beast head-on, the clash of claw agains
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Chapter: First Thing Reyna's POVThe first thing I noticed was the cold. It crept over my skin like icy fingers, seeping into my bones and leaving me shivering. My head pounded, each throb like a drumbeat inside my skull, and when I tried to move, a sharp pain shot through my side.Where am I?The last thing I remembered was Jake shouting my name, his voice raw and panicked. And then… darkness.I forced my eyes open, blinking against the dim light that barely illuminated the space around me. Thick vines and twisted roots surrounded me like a cage, their jagged edges covered in some kind of sticky, glowing moss. The air was damp, heavy with the scent of earth and decay.I tried to sit up, only to realize my hands were bound—thick, rough ropes cutting into my wrists. A curse slipped from my lips, and I tugged at the bindings, ignoring the sting.Stay calm. Focus.But calm wasn’t exactly an option when every instinct screamed that I wasn’t alone.“Ah, you’re awake.”The voice came from the shadows, low and g
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Chapter: TakenJake's POVThe air in the mansion felt stifling, suffocating me as I stood near the window, watching the dim light of dawn creep over the horizon. My fists clenched at my sides, and my jaw ached from grinding my teeth. I needed to calm down, to focus, but every second I spent here felt like poison coursing through my veins.Reyna.Her name burned in my mind, over and over, like a cruel mantra. The kiss wasn’t just a mistake—it was a reminder of what I could never have. She was still clinging to John, still holding on to whatever fragile idea of love she thought they had.Pathetic.I let out a low growl, pressing my forehead against the cool glass. My wolf stirred restlessly inside me, as if trying to express my frustration. It wanted to claim her, to make her ours, but Reyna’s words had cut through me like a blade.“I’m still in love with your brother.”The memory of her voice echoed in my head, sharp and unforgiving. No matter how much she denied it, the bond between us was real. She
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Chapter: Lost Reyna's POV His lips brushed against mine, soft at first, testing, as if he wasn’t sure I’d let him. But when I didn’t pull away, more like when I couldn’t pull away, his initial hesitation vanished. And God was I grateful for it. The kiss deepened, stealing the breath from my lungs and replacing it with the fire that radiated off him.I gripped the edge of the desk behind me, as my legs trembled, threatening to give out. Jake’s hand slid from my cheek to the back of my neck. He pulled me closer, his other hand pressing on the desk beside me. The warmth of his touch, the way his lips moved against mine, was overwhelming and intoxicating, like I was diving headfirst into something I’d never recover from. A low man escaped my throat at the same time I heard a groan rising from within his chest.I should have stopped him. The rational part of me screamed that this was a mistake, that Jake was dangerous in more ways than one. We were true mates, yes, but I was still with John, and I d
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