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ALPHA REJECTION Chapter 172
Jenna’s POVThe sound of quiet footsteps leads me to the back porch, where I find Greta sitting alone, her back resting against the wooden railing. The last light of the setting sun paints the sky in soft oranges and pinks, but her gaze is distant, as though she’s looking at something far beyond the horizon. I hesitate for a moment before stepping outside. The cool air wraps around me, carrying with it the faint scent of pine. Greta glances over her shoulder as the door creaks behind me, her expression neutral but not unwelcoming. “Mind if I join you?” I ask.“Suit yourself,” she replies, shifting slightly to make room. I sit down beside her, my legs stretched out, hands resting on my knees. For a while, neither of us speaks, the silence between us filled with the faint rustle of leaves in the breeze. “Talking about Raymond earlier,” I start, breaking the quiet, “it made me think about the inn. I guess… I wanted to know how you really feel about everything that happened." Greta e
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Jenna’s POVThe soft warmth of sunlight filters through the curtains, painting golden streaks across the room. I wake with a start, sitting upright as the realization sinks in. Nothing has happened. No hunters, no alarms, no chaos. Just the sun spilling its light, as if mocking all the fears I had carried into my dreams. I exhale deeply, relief washing over me like a tide pulling back from the shore. Today’s the day. The day we leave the sanctuary. A pang of sadness hits me as I glance around the room. The worn, sturdy furniture, the faint scent of wood and pine, the quiet stillness that had cocooned us for days—it had all become a kind of home. For the first time in a long time, I felt safe here. Tranquil. But the sanctuary isn’t ours to keep. It’s a fleeting refuge, not a permanent haven. Still, a part of me dares to hope. Maybe, after all this is over, we could come back here. When the Council is defeated, when we’ve won our freedom. Maybe then we’ll finally be able to call a p
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Raina’s POV The car hums steadily, its engine a low, persistent drone that blends with the crunch of gravel beneath the tires. My arms are crossed over my chest, my shoulders rigid as I sit lost in thought. I try to focus on the road ahead, on the trees blurring past the window, on anything but the gnawing unease in my chest. It doesn’t work. No matter how hard I try, my thoughts keep circling back to Eleanor. She’s calm as she drives, her hands steady on the wheel. Her expression is composed, focused, almost serene. It would be easy to take comfort in her confidence, to let her quiet leadership lull us into a sense of safety. But I can’t. I’ve never been wrong about someone’s aura. Not once. And Eleanor’s... hers is a tangled mess. There’s darkness there, hidden beneath her kind smiles and steady demeanor. It clings to her like a shadow, heavy and suffocating. She’s been good to us, though. I can’t deny that. I glance at Jenna sitting beside me, her face turned toward the windo
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Jenna’s POVThe countryside in Atlanta stretches out before us, a patchwork of rolling fields and clusters of trees. The land has a kind of serene beauty, the golden light of the late afternoon casting long shadows over the hills. It should feel peaceful, but all I can feel is a growing tension building in my chest. Ahead of us, a small farmhouse comes into view, its white paint fresh and neat, the small vegetable garden off to one side giving it a touch of charm. It’s the kind of place that makes you think of quiet mornings and simple living. Yet, something about it feels off. The stillness here isn’t peaceful—it’s heavy. Eleanor slows the car as we approach the driveway, easing it to a stop just short of pulling in. She surveys the house through the windshield, her sharp eyes scanning every detail. After a moment, she turns toward us, her expression unreadable. “Wait here,” she says, her voice calm but firm. “I’ll go in alone.” Greta leans back in her seat with a smirk. “Silas i
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Jenna’s POVThe house looms ahead, its weathered exterior standing out against the surrounding countryside. It’s quiet here, eerily so, the kind of quiet that sets your nerves on edge. I glance at the others as we huddle by the car. There’s an unspoken tension in the air, like we’re all bracing for whatever comes next. Eleanor crosses her arms, her gaze fixed on the house. “Two of us should go to the door. No more than that.” Greta nods, glancing at me. “It should be you and Eleanor. You’re both strong enough to handle whatever’s behind that door, and you’ve got the temperament for this.” I suppress a sigh, though I can’t argue with her reasoning. She’s right. The others might panic if things go south, and we can’t afford that. “Fine,” I say, stepping forward. “Let’s get this over with.” Eleanor gives me a small nod of approval, and together, we make our way toward the house. The wooden porch creaks under our weight, the sound unnaturally loud in the stillness. Eleanor knocks on
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Jack’s POVI never thought I’d see her again. The moment I stepped towards the door and saw her standing there, it felt as though the ground beneath me shifted. For a second, I wasn’t in this house, wasn’t in this life—I was back in the forest, right there in the cave, where our bond had first called out to us, staring into those wide, heartbroken eyes as I tore her world apart. Jenna. Her name roars through my mind, and my wolf surges to the surface, clawing at me with a ferocity I haven’t felt in years. It takes everything I have to keep control, to push him back. But my body betrays me: my heart pounds, my muscles tense, and my senses go haywire, taking in everything about her. The faintest hint of her scent—pine and wildflowers—hits me, and I feel like I’ve been punched in the gut. Why is she here? How is she here? I can’t stop the memories from flooding back, vivid and relentless. That morning… "Hades will freeze over before I accept an omega as my mate.” Those were the wo
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Jenna’s POV Jack. His name echoes in my mind, loud and relentless, breaking through the walls I’ve spent years building. The man who rejected me, shattered me, is standing here, just as commanding as he was all those years ago. No, not just commanding—undeniable.I feel him in the room, a magnetic pull that draws every nerve in my body toward him. His hazel eyes lock onto mine, burning with an intensity that makes my knees weak, the same way they did that morning in the cave when we first met. My heart betrays me now as much as it did then, thrumming wildly despite everything I’ve been through. Seeing Jack again feels like having my past ripped open. My heart races as we leave the house, but I keep my head high. My wolf is restless, pacing inside me, urging me to turn back, to run to him. I hate how loud she is. I hate how loud he is in my mind. The others are quiet as we reach the car, but the moment the doors close, the silence breaks. “That was him, wasn’t it?” Raina blurts,
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Jack’s POVI can't believe that I had agreed on a whim to let them stay the night. They'd talked about the council, some sort of group of humans who were out to attack and kill our kind. For all I know, they would have led the council's men here; we could all be in danger. Jordan was not going to be happy if he heard of it. As if my mind has conjured him up, Jordan appears at the door, his eyes speaking right before he opens his mouth. “What is going on? And why are those strangers still in the living room?” “They do not have a place of their own. They had come to warn us of the council. They say that the council is made up of humans who attack and kill our kind, it wouldn't be long before they sniff us out. They want us to form an alliance to fight back.”Jordan shakes his head as he strides further into the room. “And what did you tell them?”I look towards the wall where the picture of the woman who had owned this room hangs. Eldris had let me take his mother's room, he said it
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Jenna’s POVZephyr’s golden eyes glimmer faintly in the dim light of his cell, their intensity muted but not extinguished. He leans heavily against the bars, his strength clearly diminished. The sight of him, once so strong and unyielding, now reduced to this fragile state, makes my chest tighten. “I never thought I’d see you again, little flower,” he murmurs, his voice low and hoarse, barely loud enough to cross the narrow hallway separating us. Hearing that nickname again after so many years sends a wave of warmth through me, thawing the icy fear that’s been gripping my heart since the van door slammed shut. Memories flood back—memories of a time when I’d thought my life was over, only for him to appear like a storm and save me. “Zephyr…” My voice cracks as I speak, the emotions threatening to overwhelm me. “You saved me from those savages. You took me in. Treated me like I was your guest…” He nods, a faint, almost wistful smile tugging at his lips. “I remember.” I grip the bar
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Jenna’s POVThe council’s house looms before us, a sprawling, fortress-like structure shrouded in shadows. Its high, jagged walls are topped with razor wire, and ominous black towers rise into the night sky, their floodlights sweeping over the grounds like watchful eyes. The very air around the place feels oppressive, heavy with the weight of suffering and despair. As we’re herded closer, I can make out the details—the thick iron gates, the barred windows, the faint, distant cries of prisoners echoing through the night. My stomach churns, dread pooling in my chest. This isn’t a house. It’s a prison. Inside, the hallways are narrow and dimly lit, lined with heavy steel doors. The scent of mildew and sweat hangs in the air, and the faint sound of dripping water adds to the suffocating atmosphere. The hunters lead us forward, their guns never wavering, and the bracelets on our wrists hum softly, draining our strength with every step. We’re not allowed to talk. The hunters bark orders
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Jack's POV Her words hang in the air, and for a moment, no one moves. Then Jenna speaks, her voice steady but low. “You’re bluffing.” Eleanor’s smile widens. “Am I?” She gestures to the interior of the van. “Take a look around.” I glance up, and my stomach tightens. Strapped to the walls and floor of the van are small devices, each with a blinking red light. Bombs. A murmur of alarm spreads through the group. Raina’s eyes widen, and Greta’s face goes pale. Even Violet, always the most composed among us, lets out a soft curse under her breath. “I suggest you behave,” Eleanor continues, her tone almost playful now. “Unless you want to see what happens when I press this little button.” She holds up a small remote, her thumb hovering over it. Eldris growls low in his throat, but I shoot him a warning look. Not yet. “You are disgusting, Eleanor. You're the biggest piece of shit for doing this.” Jenna growls, the hairs on her body standing, her voice changing. For a second, I fear th
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Jack’s POV The van’s interior is suffocating, the air thick with tension and the faint scent of blood. Every jolt on the uneven road rattles the metal walls and the people inside. I keep my head low, my arms resting loosely on my knees, but my mind races. I can feel the eyes of my pack on me, searching for answers, waiting for direction. Jenna’s group sits nearby—tense, silent, and wary. When our eyes meet, her gaze softens with understanding. She trusts me now, but the others don’t yet. That’s a problem I’ll have to fix soon. Eldris shifts beside me, his breath hot against my ear as he whispers, "What the bloody hell is really going on?" "You tell me." I shrug. “This isn’t going to end well, Jack. You know that, right?” Jordan leans closer, his tone equally low but filled with frustration. “You’re too calm. They’re leading us straight to a slaughterhouse, and we’re sitting here like sheep.” I glance toward Violet, who’s sitting with her back pressed against the van wall, her f
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Jack’s POVThe weight of betrayal hangs thick in the air, and I can see it etched into Jenna’s face. Her expression is raw—disbelief, heartbreak, and guilt all tangled together in her wide eyes and trembling lips. It’s the kind of pain that cuts deep, the kind you can’t just shake off. And yet, I can’t say I’m surprised. I had warned myself from the beginning not to fully trust them. Their desperation had been too palpable. But seeing Jenna like this, I almost wish I hadn’t been right. Almost. Eleanor’s knife remains steady at Greta’s throat as the last of us surrender our weapons. Jordan and Violet exchange glances, their stances tense, but they follow my lead. I meet Jenna’s gaze briefly, and the apology in her eyes is unmistakable. She doesn’t say a word, but she doesn’t need to. Her emotions are written all over her face, and for a moment, I feel a pang of something I can’t quite name. As the hunters bark orders, herding us like cattle, a plan begins to take root in my mind. I
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Jenna’s POVThe weight of her betrayal crashes over me like a tidal wave, leaving me breathless. My mind races, trying to piece together the shards of disbelief and reality as I stare at Eleanor, her knife pressed firmly against Greta’s throat. I suddenly recall Raina’s warnings, her sharp, skeptical words about trust. My eyes dart toward her, finding her face etched with sadness and resignation. She isn’t surprised. She knew—maybe not everything, but enough to suspect this. Why had I doubted her? Why had I dismissed her words so easily? Believing that Eleanor would never do a thing like this. That is because she had never given me any reason to suspect. My chest tightens, and I step forward, the need for answers overriding my fear. “Eleanor,” I say, my voice trembling, “what are you doing?” She doesn’t meet my gaze, her focus fixed on Greta, whose wide, terrified eyes plead for rescue. “This isn’t you,” I continue, my voice rising as anger seeps in. “This is insane! You taught
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Jenna's POV For a moment, I hesitate, torn between following them and ensuring the safety of my group. That’s when my eyes land on Mia, trembling as Caleb tries to shield her with his body. “Elise,” I whisper, the name slipping from my lips before I even think about it. I spot her near the hallway, ushering two younger children toward the basement door. Her once-familiar face is now a mask of determination, her shoulders squared with an authority that’s both foreign and familiar. “Elise!” I call, moving toward her with quick strides. She turns sharply, her eyes locking on mine. Shock flickers across her face, but it’s fleeting, replaced almost instantly by a cold, unreadable expression. “Elise, please,” I say, my voice trembling as I gesture toward Mia. “Take her with you. She’ll be safer in the basement.” Elise doesn’t reply, her lips pressing into a thin line. For a moment, I think she’s going to refuse. “Jenna, are you serious?” Caleb growls from behind me. “We can’t just h
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Jenna’s POV Breakfast is tense. The room is quiet save for the occasional clink of cups or the soft murmur of Eleanor and Caleb sharing what little food we have left. Mia picks at her portion, her gaze darting between us as though searching for reassurance that none of us can provide. I clear my throat, pushing back the gnawing unease in my chest. “We need to talk,” I say, my voice steady but firm. Eleanor looks up, her brows furrowing in concern. Caleb leans back in his chair, arms crossed, while Greta and Raina exchange wary glances. “If Jack doesn’t agree to an alliance,” I continue, “then we have to think of a Plan B. We can’t keep waiting here. The hunters are coming—it’s just a matter of when.” Raina scoffs, shaking her head. “And what exactly does Plan B look like? We have no weapons, no backup, and no clue where to go.” “We’ll figure it out,” I say, though I know how hollow the words sound. Eleanor places a hand on my arm, her touch grounding. “Let’s give Jack a chance
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Violet's POV The dishwasher hums quietly, its buttons glowing faintly in the dim kitchen light. I glare at it like it’s a wild animal I need to tame. Eldris had shown us this contraption just days ago, explaining its purpose, but I hadn’t been paying attention. The overwhelming strangeness of human life had drowned out most of his words. Now, standing before the machine, I’m regretting that decision. “Elise, how does this thing work again?” I call out, my voice tinged with frustration. Elise doesn’t answer right away. She’s crouched near a small radio-like device on the counter, with buttons and knobs. “Give me a second,” she mutters. “Eldris said this thing plays music, but I can’t figure out how to turn it on.” “Music?” I snap, throwing my hands up. “You’re worried about music while I’m stuck with this metal beast?” Elise shrugs without looking up. “I figured it’d help lighten the mood.” “Lighten the mood?” My voice rises a pitch. “We’re trying to survive in this strange town
