MasukShare
Chapter 151: I Am Lycan Queen
Terakhir Diperbarui:
2024-10-29 19:42:56Bab terkait
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 152: The Truth
Eden's POV“You’re the Lycan King’s mate?” the rogue asked, his eyes wide. I smiled warmly at him.“I am. I can keep my promises to you. I will find you a pack to join. If you tell us everything you know about Alpha Skylar. You’ll be safe. You have my word.”I could see the wheels spinning in his head. He wanted to take my deal. And now that he knew I could actually make good on my word and protect him, he had no reason not to cooperate.“Okay,” he sighed. “I’ll tell you what I know.”I sat down on the dirty floor and settled in to hear what he had to say.“She seduced me,” he shrugged. “That’s how it started. Scarlett. She seduced several of us rogues.”He went on to tell me that Scarlett seduced several rogues to get them on her side. Then she approached Alpha Skylar, with her rogues in tow. She enticed him by claiming she knew where Jacob was. Alpha Skylar was beside himself. He’d been looking everywhere for his son. He feared for his son’s life. Scarlett told Alpha Skylar that she
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 153: In the Name of the King
Eden's POV“Poison?” the rogue asked. “I don’t know anything about poison.”I searched his face to see if he was telling the truth. He looked sincere. I believed him.“Is he…is he okay?” the rogue asked.I snapped my mouth shut. Soon, this rogue would be released under the protection of a pack. But I couldn’t have him talking about Zane being poisoned. If too many werewolves knew that Zane was in a coma, it would put us in a precarious situation. Packs might seize the opportunity to start a war. No one could know that Zane was weak and unable to defend his position. It could cause chaos.I really needed to know more about this poison, but this rogue clearly didn’t know anything, so there was no use in questioning him about it any further. I waved my hand dismissively. “Oh yes, he’s fine,” I said. “Perhaps I’m mistaken about the poison.” Then I changed the subject.“Are you sure you don’t know where Astrid is?”I had to find her. We needed her right now. She would know what to do. If
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 154: The Grey Hand
Eden's POV“As for Astrid,” Beta Brighton said. “Do you want all the packs to search for her? I can arrange a massive search party.”I thought for a moment. It was tempting. With all the packs searching for Astrid’s whereabouts, we would have a good chance of finding her. But then I decided against it.“No, not yet,” I told him. “Astrid is very respected amongst the werewolves, as you know. She’s revered for her prowess in battle. I don’t want the packs knowing yet that she’s been captured by Scarlett and Alpha Skylar,” I explained. “If they know she’s captured, it might unsettle them. I think we should do the same thing we’re doing with Zane.”“Pretend they’re both okay?” he offered.“Exactly. I want the packs to think that these orders are coming from the King. I don’t want them to know he’s been poisoned. It might rattle them. The same goes for Astrid. Let’s have the packs think that Astrid is with us, and that she can lead an attack if need be. It will give them peace of mind.”“T
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 155: To Save Zane
Eden's POVI stifled a scream.Stay calm, Eden, I told myself.A warrior rushed into the room.“What is it, Eden?” he asked, his eyes flitting around the room, his hand on his knife. “Is it an intruder? “Get the doctor,” I said to him. “It’s…it’s Zane. Tell him to come immediately.”The warrior flew out of the room. I went back to Zane’s bedside. Maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me.But no. It was clear as day. His hand was an awful shade of gray.So was his other hand.I didn’t know what this meant, but I knew it couldn’t be good. I paced while I waited for the doctor. Nothing else had changed. He was still breathing the same. His forehead was still the same temperature. So maybe it wasn’t that bad after all?Doctor Michael entered the room.“His hands,” I said, my voice strangely calm even though my insides were turning. “They’re gray.”The doctor nodded and rushed to Zane.He took one look at his hands and then said to me, “Eden. I need to examine him. Will you kindly step ou
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 156: Sometimes All We Can Do
Eden's POV“I can’t,” I told the doctor. “I don’t have a wolf.”He nodded. “I know that, Eden,” he smiled gently. “I would never suggest something like this if it was something you COULDN’T do. That would just be cruel.”“I don’t understand. You told me I had to activate the mate-bond, but I don’t have a wolf to do that.”“A wolf is the easiest way,” he told me. “But there are other ways. It’s possible that his wolf might sense you. With time. The mate-bond is strongest with our wolves, yes. But our human side feels it too.”“What are you saying?” I asked, frustrated.“Keep doing as you’ve done. Stay by his side. Sleep with him, skin on skin. His wolf is deep within him right now. Its locked in darkness. But it’s possible that your voice, or your warmth, or your scent…”“Might wake up his wolf?”“As a medical professional, I can’t guarantee it. But Eden, as a werewolf, I have an intuition about this. I can try medications to slow down the spread of the poison. And I’ll do my best. But
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 157: Waiting
Eden's POVI was on edge for the rest of the day. I stayed by Zane’s side, eagerly awaiting news of the border attack. I went back and forth between sitting with Zane, pacing the room, and asking the maids for any news.I watched from the window as streams of warriors marched towards the forest. I was beside myself.I couldn’t believe that Alpha Skylar was attacking our border. Beta Brighton had sent out the decree, by order of the Lycan King, that anyone who fought against the king would be considered a traitor.Clearly, Alpha Skylar didn’t care. That was exactly what he wanted to be – a traitor.I wondered how many packs he had behind him. Alpha Sandon’s for sure. But were there more? With fear, I realized there might be.The Silvermist Pack warriors were strong. They were some of the best around. But their Beta, Storm, was gone. He’d been exiled with Adrian. They’d lost their trusted leader.King Zane’s warriors were also strong. They were very adept on the battlefield. But like
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 158: The Man in My Room
Eden's POV“Who’s there?” I demanded again.There was no response. My blood turned cold. I slowly closed my book and stood.“Reveal yourself,” I said. “Or I’ll call for the…”Oh no.I realized with a sinking heart that I couldn’t call for the guards. There were no guards. All the guards and warriors were out at the pack border, fighting off Alpha Skylar and his army.All the maids had surely gone to bed. What time was it? I glanced at the clock. It was past midnight.I was all alone.“So this is the mighty Lycan King,” the voice finally replied, stepping into the light.I squinted at him. He dressed regally, in a blue velvet coat with a white undershirt that had a frilled color. It was a little pretentious, if you asked me. But he was clearly not a rogue.“Do I know you?” I asked. My instincts said to back away, towards the door. But he was glaring at Zane with ferocity. I couldn’t leave Zane. He was defenseless.“No,” he quipped. Then he turned his eyes on me. “But your reputation pr
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 159: Fighting Alpha Skylar
Eden's POVMy heart was racing. He was strong. An alpha! And I knew I shouldn’t be fighting anyone, not in my condition, let alone an alpha. I was putting my baby at risk. But what was I supposed to do?Zane was in a coma. He couldn’t protect himself. He was defenseless. I couldn’t just abandon him.I was no match for this man. I knew it in my heart. I highly doubted I’d be able to beat him. But I had to try.For Zane, I had to try.He studied my face. Then he broke out into a laugh. It was a low, guttural laugh.“You?” He laughed. “You’re going to fight me? You’re pregnant.” He shook his head. “And you don’t even have a wolf.”I didn’t respond. I just glared at him.“Nonsense,” he sighed. “Don’t be a little bitch about this. Just step aside.”He lunged at Zane then, but I ran at him with lightning speed and shoved him away. He landed on the floor, shocked. Then an amused smile broke out on his face.“Oh, you’re serious?” he mocked. “You actually want to fight me?” He stood up and bru
Bab terbaru
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 410: Eden’s Epilogue and The End
Eden’s POVEighteen today. How the time flies by! It seems like only yesterday I was lying on the bed, crying in agony as wave after wave of labor crashed over me. She was a difficult birth, Jupiter. But I made it through, of course.Who could have known the woman she would grow into?She is standing in front of the full-length mirror, admiring herself in her new gown. She’s glorious. Soft, pink cheeks and glacier blue eyes, just like Zara’s. She is the best of witches and the best of wolves – a unique hybrid that brings out both in this fluid, magical way.“Aunty Brinsle and Aunty Astrid?” she asked, looking at my reflection standing behind her. “Are they ready?”“Yes, love,” I tell her. “They are both waiting.” There’s a gentle knock on the door, and as if on cue, Brinsle and Astrid enter.“Oh Jupes,” Brinsle says, rushing to her side. “Look at you. All grown up.” Tears well in her eyes and she turns away.“I told you, no tears today,” Jupiter scolds Brinsle. But then she smiles sof
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 409: Zane’s Epilogue
Zane’s POVSometimes, I don’t know who I love more, Eden or Jupiter. What a I saying? I love them equally.I was shocked, of course, the night our baby was born. I couldn’t believe it when Eden said the name, Jupiter. It all came together in that moment. Calista told me that visions always come true. Lucinda has the vision of a young girl born with both wolf and witch, a girl that would rule over both.Lucinda assumed it would be her daughter.She was wrong.It was ours.Eden has witch blood and wolf blood. Jupiter was born with both. She is our daughter and she will one day unite the wolves and the witches. For now, though, she’s just a bright-eyed, mischievous little five year old girl.And she is our world.Brinsle counsels Jupiter on the ways of witches. Sometimes, she takes Jupiter to different covens. The covens welcome her, this little daughter of ours. Astrid is in charge of Jupiter’s wolf training. And of course, Astrid is Jupiter’s god-mother. I know she is in good hands wit
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 408: Epilogue 2 – Adrian and Brinsle
Eden’s POVThe wedding was small but lovely. Zane gave Brinsle away and he was so honored to do so. It was a traditional human wedding, and Brinsle was lovely in her white dress. Adrian was handsome in his traditional human tuxedo. They chose a human wedding because they couldn’t have a werewolf one since Brinsle wasn’t a werewolf and they couldn’t have a witch wedding since Adrian wasn’t a witch. So they chose a human wedding instead.After the ceremony, we all mingled and sipped champagne while the children ran around playing tag on the grassy knoll. I was so happy for Adrian as I watched him great his guests, as was Zane. We both had a soft spot for Adrian and Brinsle. They were family as far as we were concerned.But it hadn’t always been easy. It had been a slow love between Brinsle and Adrian. They were both a bit broken and they both had serious trust issues. Brinsle had a magic that was too powerful for her and a history of lashing out. She had some pretty dark secrets in her
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 407: Epilogue 1 – Lucia and Storm
Eden’s POV“Lucia, how many times I have told you – get off the warrior training grounds!”I giggled. Lucia had a basket in her arms. It was lunch for Storm. I was sure of it. Lucia was notorious for this. She’d just scuttle right out onto the field, a basket full of food for Storm, and completely disrupt his warriors.“But it’s lunch time,” she said, cocking her head to the side.Storm was clearly embarrassed as she shook his head. His warriors smiled slyly. They were used to it. Lucia was a doting wife. She brought Storm lunch every day without fail.I was visiting for our monthly dinner date. Once a month, I made the trek out to see Lucia at her pack, the Santonio Pack. It was a bit of a hike, since her pack boundary was up in the hills. We’d chosen the location because of the view. After spending all those years on the island at the estate, Lucia swore she never wanted to see water ever again. So her pack was built up on the mountain on a flat plateau, surrounded only by tree tops
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 406: A Baby is Born
Eden’s POVI cursed Zane. I cursed sex. I cursed every one in that room and the sun and the moon and anything and everything I could think of. I had known pain in my life, really bad physical pain, but nothing had prepared me for the pain that ripped through my insides every time I had a contraction.We were back in my room. The doctor and several maids were by my side, as well as Astrid and Zane. Those were the only two people I wanted in the room with me. I gritted my teeth and did my best to breathe while contraction after contraction ripped through me. Zane wiped my forehead with cold clothes. Astrid held my hand, even though I was pretty sure I’d broken her fingers with my tight grip.I was only vaguely aware of the time, but I knew it was night.“It’s a long labour,” the doctor said. “I’m sorry, but that’s just the way it goes sometimes.”Outside my window, the guests waited with baited breath. It hadn’t taken long for word to spread right after the crowning that the queen was i
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 405: Eden is Crowned Queen
Eden’s POVI knew we invited a lot of people, but I didn’t really know how many until I saw them all sprawled out there in the garden. Thousands of people, for as far as I could see. Little children waved excitedly as I passed. Little girls giggled and whispered to their mothers:“She’s the most beautiful queen I’ve ever seen.”We walked slowly, through the crowds. I took my time, nodding and smiling as I went along. Everyone smiled back.Once or twice, a strange cramp ran through my stomach and I gripped Astrid’s hand. She looked at me, a worried expression on her face.“Eden, tell me the next time you feel a cramp, okay?” she asked.“Sure,” I said.The walk to the stage took a long time. I was so humbled that this many people had come to see my coronation. Some of them had travelled a very long way. I saw the pile of presents Astrid had commented on. Holy crap was right; it was massive!My eyes swelled. Such generosity from my people.“Oh,” I said, suddenly stopping. It was a cramp
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 404: Coronation Day
Eden’s POVThe sun burst through the window and I bolted out of bed. I was so happy I could sing. It was here, it was finally here! Coronation day!The baby kicked, really hard. I pressed my hand on my stomach.“No no no,” I said. “You be a good girl and stay in there just one more day.” Then I went straight to the washroom to shower.Zane and I had stayed in separate rooms last night. The girls had stayed in my room with me: Astrid, Brinsle, Murietta, Lucia, and Chloe. We’d played silly games and talked late into the night. It had been a perfect evening, with the exception of a few major cramps. It was probably just too much food I told myself. We had, after all, stuffed our faces all night long.The women were still fast asleep when I got out of the shower. I jumped onto the bed and said in a sing-song voice:“Get up! It’s coronation day!”They all groaned. Astrid rolled over sleepily, tossing her arm over her head. “Not yet,” she said.Brinsle sat up immediately, as did Chloe. I’d
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 403: We Just Leave
Eden’s POVMy mind reeled. A hundred thoughts ripped through my head. My heart and my stomach hurt.There was a baby?A baby with that…witch?But how? Why? This didn’t make any sense. I looked to Brinsle. If anyone would know, besides Zane, it was her. The look on her face said it all – apologetic.There WAS a baby.“Just listen,” Zane said.“You didn’t tell me?” I asked, embarrassed and angry. “You and…her? She’s carrying your baby?”“Eden, please. Just…come with me. Let’s talk.”But I didn’t want to talk. I wanted to run. I wanted to jump back into the lake and swim away again, like I had all those months ago.Had he been unfaithful to me? With a witch?He rushed towards me then and reached for my hand. But I shrugged him off.“I don’t understand,” I said.“So let me explain,” he told me.“Eden?” It was Brinsle. She was suddenly beside me. I felt like the world was spinning. I felt like I was going to be sick. “Just…just hear him out. Okay. It’s not what you think. I promise.”Her e
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 402: An Unwanted Guest
Eden’s POV“Excuse me?” I asked.The woman stopped in front of us. I was furious. Who the hell did she think she was? This was a private affair! This was an intimate, royal burial for MY mother. What was she talking about?“I’m guessing my invitation got lost in the mail?” the woman asked sardonically. “Zane, Brighton, Alpha so and so, nice to see you all again. Although I wish it were on happier terms.”I let Zane tense beside me. How did she know Brighton? And Zane? And was that my grandfather she was referring to.“What are you doing here?” Zane said, his voice low.“What do you mean?” she asked. “Of course I’m here. You’re burying my sister.”“This is a wolf’s burial. On wolf territory. You’re not welcome here, Lucinda,” Zane hissed.Lucinda?I knew that name. She was the head of the coven, the Falcon Crest Coven. She was the woman who had kept Zane and all the others prisoners. The woman who had personally provided Skylar with the potion for his warriors.What WAS she doing here?
