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Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 42: The Wedding
Eden’s POVOkay, so when Zane asked me to go to a wedding with him, I never imagined in a million years it would be Caleb’s! He didn’t tell me until we got there. I don’t blame him. I might not have gone otherwise.But as we arrived, I put two and two together pretty quickly. I immediately saw the guest book with Caleb and Scarlett’s name scrawled across the top.“Seriously?” I asked dryly. “THIS is the wedding you take me to?”“What better way to prove you’re over him than to attend his wedding?” Zane chuckled mischievously. “With me,” he added, pulling me in close to his side.I looked around. It was a grand affair, with dazzling lights and elegant decorations. Scarlett had clearly spent a long time planning it; it was decadent and elaborate. Caleb and I had been married hastily in a very basic ceremony. This was the complete opposite.Surprisingly, though, I didn’t feel too upset or jealous. Maybe it was because I was with Zane. Or maybe I was actually really over Caleb and I had p
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 43: Aphrodisiac
Eden’s POV“This wolfless girl is the Lycan King’s mate?” The crowd erupted in shocked whispers. I stood, smiling smugly at Scarlett. Then I lifted my stupid drink in mock cheers. She’d just been publicly embarrassed at her own wedding. Suddenly, her ‘signature drink’ tasted a little sweeter.“So to do that to you,” Zane whispered in my ear. “I didn’t have a choice. Their behavior was disgusting.” I couldn’t have agreed more so I whispered back,“It’s perfectly fine.”Although, deep down, I was a little worried. I knew how shameless Scarlett and Caleb could be. Would they really just let this go? I highly doubted it.Eventually, though, the whispers died down. The guests returned to whatever they’d been doing before. Zane was quickly swarmed by Alphas.“Your highness,” one Alpha said. “I could really use your esteemed advice on some pack matters.” He bowed his head.“As could I,” another said, also bowing.“I have an issue with rogues,” a third one said. “I was hoping for your direct
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 44: Desire
Eden’s POVI was hot. Too hot. I felt a need deep inside me. A desire. What was happening? It was the drug, it had to be. “Help,” I whispered as I felt myself being lifted up. I squeezed my eyes shut and the next thing I knew I was being set down on an incredibly soft bed.I writhed. I was too hot. I had to take off my clothes, to cool down. I stripped off my dress and kicked it to the floor. My cheeks were flushed. Sweat dripped down my cheek.He stood over the foot of the bed, watching me take off my clothes. He turned away for a moment, to give me privacy. But then he couldn’t help himself. His eyes came back to me, to my hot, flushed, semi-naked body.“I should go,” he said, his eyes roaming my chest. I breathed heavily.Go? No. I needed help.“Please. I’m so hot. Help me,” I begged him. What was wrong with me? My body felt like it was on fire. I squirmed on the bed, running my hands up and down my thighs. There was an insatiable need between my legs.“I’ll go get you some cold wa
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 45: Accept or Reject?
Eden’s POVI woke up groaning. Where was I? My body felt like it’d been run over by a truck. My head pounded. I winced. I quickly realized I was in the King’s room. Flashes of the night before came over me in waves. His handsome face. His naked body. His mouth on my breasts. And then…My cheeks flushed. I kissed his chest. Begged him to touch me. Begged him to…I bolted upright. Oh my moon goddess! We’d had sex. Hot, searing, passionate sex!I had to get out here. Now. But when I tried to move, his strong arm wrapped around my waist. He pulled me into him and held me tightly. I froze. His lips were warm on my back. He kissed my shoulders and moaned. Tingles flew down my spine and I felt a warm sensation rush through me, right down to my core, as though it were flowing out between my legs.“Zane…” I said. I blushed. I wanted him to stop.Didn’t I?“Hmm?” He asked in that sexy voice of his. His hand slowly moved up from my waist, stopping at my breast. It felt so good. I bit my lip, t
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 46: Forbidden
Zane’s POVSlade howled.Did she just…did she just reject me?Slade was in agony over her words and his pain tore through me. It rolled through my mind, blinding me, driving me to the brink of madness. It was physical pain, Slade’s torment. He howled again with a gut-wrenching cry. I wanted to keel over from it. But it was an emotional pain, too. It wretched at my heart and clawed at my stomach. I didn’t know which pain hurt more, as they battled inside me.I held it in, though. She couldn’t see. She couldn’t see the internal struggle raging in me. I refused to show her any sign of weakness.I steadied my breath, even though Slade was going crazy and I felt like my insides were going to rip through my skin. I remained calm. Cool. Collected.And cold.She couldn’t see this side of me. This wolf in me wasn't quite right. It made me vulnerable and I couldn’t allow her to witness that. Just as I couldn’t let her see the curse I was forced to endure.I had no choice. Slade would rip me ap
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 47: The Redstrike Pack
Eden’s POVZane and I had been in a cold war for a month. I didn’t see him very much but every night, he came to my room and held me while I slept. It was really uncomfortable at first. He crawled beside me and I turned my back to him. But he wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. I tried to resist him…at first.If he didn’t love me, why should I let him sleep with me every night? But truth be told though, I was torn. I had feelings for Zane, deep feelings. His arms around me felt so nice. I loved waking up to his scent. Sometimes, he snored a bit in his sleep. It was cute. As was his messy bed head hair in the morning.But it wasn’t fair! He wouldn’t formally accept me. And he wouldn’t let me leave. I was stuck here, in this limbo. It hurt to be around him. But I knew it would also hurt to leave.I was torn.I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know what he was thinking? Why did he come to me every night and hold me so close? Why was he affectionate like that but refused to acce
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 48: The Fiancée
Eden’s POVI opened the door to my bedroom and came face to face with a beautiful girl. I had no idea who she was.“Hello, Eden,” she smiled brightly at me. “I thought I would come and introduce myself. My name is Chloe. I’m the daughter of Alpha Quincy of the Redstrike Pack.” She extended her hand to me. I shook it warily. Her smile looked forced, fake. “I thought we should meet,” she continued. “Considering I’m Zane’s fiancé.” Her smile changed to a sly one.Fiance?I felt a pain rip through my heart. So this is the woman the maids were whispering about. It was true. She was gorgeous, with long blonde hair and bright blue eyes. Her gown was exquisite. She looked regal.She looked like someone Zane would marry.“Oh dear. You look shocked. Didn’t you know?” she asked, cocking her head to the side. I opened my mouth to reply but no sound came out. Tears brimmed on my eyes but I forced them back. “Oh my,” she sighed. “It appears you didn’t know. I’m sorry to be the one to tell you. I ac
Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 49: Out of Control
Zane’s POVThere was a full moon coming. I could feel it.And the timing couldn’t be worse.Slade was teetering on the brink of madness. He had become unglued, driven crazy by his lust for her. He couldn’t help it, he was obsessed with her. It was a basic need, an instinct, and it was making him insane.A full moon had always been hard for me, ever since Slade went crazy. In the past, I was always nervous that he’d do something bad, something violent or dangerous. So I never let him out. I fought to keep him inside during the full moon. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t easy. He paced and howled and groaned, begging to be released. I couldn’t take the chance, though. So we sat inside during the full moon, away from its light.This full moon though? The one that was coming? I knew it would be way worse than any in the past. Why? Because Slade was going insane. Ever since Eden rejected me, his mental state had worsened. He was going to lose his mind, I could feel it. Letting him loose to
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Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 408: Epilogue 2 – Adrian and Brinsle
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Awakening the Rejected Queen Chapter 407: Epilogue 1 – Lucia and Storm
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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
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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?
