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~Zane’s POV:Cana was silent one-third of the ride home. I could see, from her expression alone, that she was constantly replaying her encounter with Axel, blaming herself for something I didn’t know what it was but was sure she had no control over. At some point, I couldn’t take it any longer and spoke up. “You okay?” I asked in a soft voice, knowing very much that at a moment like this, she most definitely needed delicate care and handling. Much to my dismay, her answer did not come immediately and when it did come, it wasn’t one that I expected. “I’m still weak,” She muttered, shrinking so back in her seat that I was sure at some point, she would curl up with her legs close to her chest. “I couldn’t even…” Her speech broke apart. I could tell by a single glance that she was struggling with the rest of the words. “I couldn’t even fend him off or protect myself, even after all the training you’ve wasted time on and-““Don’t say, Cana,” I interrupted her calmly, but it seemed sh
Last Updated : 2024-09-26Lycan Heart-The Rejected Mate 0053
~Cana’s POV:Zane was visibly stunned by my request, confused even. I could see from where I sat as he opened his mouth, presumably to say something, something good, I hoped, but at the last moment, he shut his mouth. “Zane, take me to her?” I repeated, wincing at how harsh and commanding I had sounded. It wasn’t meant to come out that way. But with the minutes, or near hour that I had cried, both silently and outwardly, and the outburst just a short while ago, I could hardly blame myself. “Cana,” He began, softly as usual, but his eyes remained on the steering. I frowned at this. If he was going to discourage me from meeting this friend of his, someone I could for once feel like I belonged with, then why bring her up? However, his next words were far more different than I had expected. “I’m not going to discourage you and no way in hell am I going to stop you if you want to meet her, but I just have to know, why do you want to meet her?” He asked. For a few seconds, I stared s
Last Updated : 2024-09-27Lycan Heart-The Rejected Mate 0054
~Cana’s POV:“Zane!” The man shrieked as he ran out of the house, but his voice was filled with more of a desperate plea for help and protection, rather than any intention to cause harm. Unintentionally, I chose to believe he shoved me out of the way, cowering behind Zane like a child who wished to use their father as a shield from his mother after damaging yet another one of said mother’s valuable plate collections. Not sure how to process the entries situation that had been thrown my way so suddenly, I watched with wide eyes as Zane chuckled at the man behind him. However, the man did not laugh alone. “She’s at it again,” He began, voice baring the same terror his face carried. “That bitch-““Yah!” A roar, in the form of a woman’s furious voice, was heard within the house, and I turned in the direction of the door just in time to see a lady with bright red hair stepping out, carrying along with her a…If my eyes could go wider than they already were, they did at the sight of a
Last Updated : 2024-09-29Lycan Heart-The Rejected Mate 0055
~Cana’s POV:Although I had talked big, assuring Zane that I was okay and that he could trust me, the moment I stepped out of his line of sight and followed Raquel down the hallway, all that bravado vanished, replaced with a newfound sense of uncertainty.My mind raced, trying to come up with reasons as to why I should turn back and run into the room I had left Zane in, but I found none.If I did that, then not only would I disappoint him, but I’d also disappoint myself and end up not earning anything, knowledge-wise. Sighing, I glanced down the hall, taking note that, unlike the living room where Zane still sat, the hallway was littered with pictures, and a lot of them too.Curiously, I examined a picture, or rather, the three individuals who sat together.My eyes focused on the young lady, with long brown hair, who sat in the center. She looked familiar to some extent, but I couldn’t figure out who it was.The male beside her looked a lot like her, but younger. Perhaps her son, or
Last Updated : 2024-09-30Lycan Heart-The Rejected Mate 0056
~Cana’s POV:I had only gone a few minutes into the book when I felt Raquel’s gaze, as intense as that of a hawk, studying me. I tried to ignore it, but when it started becoming rather…annoying, I knew I had to speak up. “Is something the matter?” I asked, trying my very best to not slam the pen I had in my hand down on my book. God, this just wasn’t what I had come here for. Although the books provided some knowledge, they were simple ones, ones I already knew by reading the books in Zane’s Library, so I wasn’t learning much. But, as much as I wanted to stop this school-like lesson, one look around the room, this very room that Raquel called her Lab, had me realizing just how skilled she must be, so I hoped that I would learn something new from her.Raquel, upon being called out, laughed a hearty one, one that made the corners of my lips twitch up.“You’re rather intriguing, but there’s something about you that I cannot quite place a finger on.” She muttered, getting up from her
Last Updated : 2024-10-01Lycan Heart-The Rejected Mate 0057
Cana’s POV:Zane hadn’t said a word since we left Raquel’s lab. His hand rested gently on the small of my back as he guided me through the corridors of the mansion, but his usual warmth felt more like pressure tonight. I could feel the tension in him, and I knew he was holding back his questions, waiting until we were somewhere private. I wasn’t sure what he was more upset about the conversation I’d had with Raquel or the fact that I wasn’t being fully transparent with him.As we stepped out into the cool night air, I inhaled deeply, hoping it would calm my frayed nerves. The sky above was painted with stars, their soft glow reflecting Zane’s concern as he glanced at me from the corner of his eye. I could tell he was trying to gauge how much to push me, but I wasn’t ready for that conversation. Not yet.The mansion loomed behind us as we reached Zane’s car. He opened the door for me, his brow furrowed in thought. I slid inside, grateful for the momentary reprieve from his gaze, though
Last Updated : 2024-10-03Lycan Heart-The Rejected Mate 0058
Cana’s POV:Raquel’s words hung in the air like a storm cloud, heavy with foreboding. As I sat across from her in her lab, I could feel Zane’s presence beside me—solid, steady—but it did little to calm the unease that twisted in my gut. Her cryptic warnings about my mother’s legacy and the mark on my ankle made me feel like I was sitting on the edge of something dangerous, and yet, I knew I couldn’t turn back now. I had to see it through.Raquel eyed me closely, her sharp gaze flicking between me and Zane as if she were gauging our readiness for what was about to unfold."You used the ointment I gave you last night, didn’t you?" she asked, her tone more of a statement than a question.I nodded, unwilling to lie but unsure of where this was going. “I did.”Her lips quirked into a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Good. That’s the first step. But there’s much more to uncover. The mark on your ankle isn’t just a sign of your lineage, Cana. It’s a binding. A bond.”Zane’s hand tigh
Last Updated : 2024-10-04Lycan Heart-The Rejected Mate 0059
Cana's POV:I stood frozen, watching as Otto’s message to Mia was relayed. The relief that surged through me was fleeting, replaced almost instantly by a wave of nausea. My limbs ached from exhaustion; my mind was still clouded with doubt. Otto had found me, but it didn’t erase the danger lurking in the shadows.“Mia’s on her way,” Otto said, pocketing his phone. “We’ll take you back to a safe place. We need to regroup. Something big is coming.”I swallowed hard, my mouth dry. “What do you mean, ‘something big’?”Otto’s eyes darkened. “The rogues. They’ve been gathering in numbers I’ve never seen before. It’s not just small groups anymore. They’re forming a pack of their own—an army. And they’re coming for the packs.”A chill ran down my spine. My memories of the attack were still fresh in my mind, the violence of the rogues, the blood, and the terror. But the thought of them forming an army was something else entirely.“I thought the rogues were too divided to band together,” I said,
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The soft morning sun filtered through the curtains of their modest home in Ashbrook, painting the walls with warm hues of gold and pink. Cana stirred awake, the sound of tiny footsteps pattering down the hallway pulling her from her dreams. A soft giggle followed—a giggle she could recognize anywhere.Cana smiled and turned toward Zane, who was still fast asleep, his face relaxed and peaceful. She reached over to nudge him.“Your daughter is up,” she whispered.Zane groaned but smiled, keeping his eyes closed. “Our daughter,” he corrected, but he didn’t make any effort to move.Cana chuckled and threw the blanket off. “Fine, I’ll get her. But you’re on pancake duty.”That got him to open one eye. “Deal.”As Cana walked toward the living room, she found Peace sitting in the middle of the floor, surrounded by her stuffed animals. She had one of her birthday presents—a small toy piano—in front of her and was pressing random keys, creating a chaotic but delightful melody.“Good morning, m
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EpilogueThe soft hum of laughter and the gentle clinking of glasses filled the air as a warm breeze swept through the backyard. The space was alive with celebration, a reflection of a life rebuilt from the ashes of chaos and pain. Cana adjusted the balloons on the arch for what felt like the tenth time, ensuring they were perfect. She stepped back to admire her handiwork and smiled as her gaze landed on Zane, who had their daughter, Peace, perched high on his shoulders.Peace squealed with uncontainable delight, her tiny hands gripping her father’s thick black hair as he prowled around like a pretend wolf.“Rarrrr! The big bad wolf is coming for you!” Zane growled playfully, eliciting another round of giggles from his daughter.“You’re spoiling her,” Cana teased from across the yard, her tone light and affectionate.Zane looked over, his mischievous grin softening. “She deserves to be spoiled, especially today.”Cana chuckled and shook her head. She loved seeing Zane like this, care
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The house was eerily quiet as Cana stood in the middle of the living room, a half-packed box of belongings at her feet. The walls that once bore memories of battles, fleeting moments of laughter, and unshakable grief now felt foreign to her.Her fingers rested there as Zane entered the room, his arms full of folded clothes. He set them down on the couch and studied her face.“You sure about this?” he asked softly, breaking the silence.Cana nodded. “I’ve never been more sure of anything.”Zane sighed, leaning back against the couch. “I’ll miss this place, you know. Not everything that happened here, but the good parts. It was home for a while.”“Home isn’t a place, Zane,” Cana replied, her voice steadier now. “It’s us. Wherever we go, that’s home.”Zane smiled at her, but there was a trace of sadness in his expression. He knew leaving the pack was necessary, but it didn’t make saying goodbye any easier.Lionel appeared in the doorway, his ever-present smirk subdued for once. He held a
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The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the forest that stretched beyond the small town Cana and Zane had called home. The evening breeze rustled through the trees, carrying with it the faint scent of pine and damp earth. Cana sat on the back porch of their cabin, a blanket draped over her shoulders, her hands cradling a steaming mug of tea. Zane leaned against the railing, his arms crossed over his chest, his sharp eyes fixed on the setting sun.Now that Axel is behind bars for the first time in what felt like years, there was silence. No battles, no cries for help, no looming threats. And yet, the quiet carried its weight.“You’ve been quiet,” Cana said, breaking the silence. Her voice was soft but carried a trace of concern.Zane turned to her, his expression unreadable. “Just thinking.”“About?”He hesitated for a moment, then pushed off the railing and sat down beside her. “About us. About what comes next.”Cana frowned, setting her mug down on the smal
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Cana stirred awake, her body aching and her mind clouded with fragmented memories. The last thing she recalled was the overwhelming rush of power coursing through her veins, her hands shifting into claws, and her body morphing into something primal. She felt the pull of the wolf—a force so ancient and raw that it left her trembling. The familiar scent of cedar and leather told her she was in Zane’s cabin.Her eyes fluttered open to see Zane sitting beside her bed, his elbows resting on his knees, his face etched with worry. His knuckles were bruised, his clothes torn, but his relief was palpable as their gazes met.“You’re awake,” he said softly, his voice heavy with emotion.“What happened?” Cana croaked, her throat dry. She winced as she tried to sit up, every muscle in her body screaming in protest.Zane reached for a glass of water on the bedside table and handed it to her. “You shifted, Cana. Fully. Into a wolf.”The words hung in the air, and Cana’s heart raced. She clutched the
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Seven Months AgoThe cell was dimly lit, the air heavy with the scent of rust and despair. Ashley sat slumped against the cold metal wall, her wrists shackled and her expression weary but defiant. She heard footsteps echoing through the corridor and turned her gaze toward the source. Lionel stepped into view, a sly smile curling his lips.“What do you want now?” Ashley snapped, her voice dripping with disdain.Lionel leaned against the bars of her cell, his posture relaxed but his eyes calculating. “You’re the one who replicated wolfsbane,” he began. “What was your intention?”Ashley snorted. “I had no intention. I was just following Jeremy’s orders.”Lionel tilted his head, his smirk unfaltering. “And now that he’s gone? What’s the plan?”Ashley’s lips twitched in a mock smile. “I’ll think about that part when I’m free of these chains.”Lionel chuckled, a low, almost sinister sound. “You know, we don’t necessarily have to be enemies here.”Ashley narrowed her eyes. “What’s that suppo
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Axel stormed into his house, his mind swirling with anger and disbelief. The Elders had banished him, taking everything from him without a second thought. He gritted his teeth, trying to keep his temper in check, but it was impossible. Everything he had worked for, every plan he had carefully laid out, seemed to be crumbling beneath his feet.“Just wait,” he muttered under his breath, his eyes narrowing. “I’ll make them all pay. But first, Zane... you will finally pay for always standing in my way.”The next morning, Axel woke to a loud knock on his door. His head was pounding, and his frustration hadn’t waned in the least. He trudged to the door, swinging it open to reveal three figures standing in his doorway: Lionel, Larz, and Akam.They exchanged brief greetings before stepping inside. Axel didn’t bother with pleasantries; his mind was focused solely on one thing.“So, tell us, Axel,” Lionel asked, his voice calm but curious. “Why the rush to kill Zane?”Axel clenched his fists,
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The air in the dimly lit room was thick with tension. Five Elders, each radiating authority, sat in a semicircle as Axel stood before them. His expression was calm, almost smug, as he prepared to deliver what he believed was a triumphant announcement."My Elders," Axel began, his voice steady but laced with an undertone of pride. "I bring good news. I will soon have an heir."The room remained silent for a moment, the Elders exchanging glances. Finally, one spoke. "Why tell us this?"Axel straightened, confidence surging through him. "Because I want to lead my pack again. An heir solidifies my claim to the title of Alpha."A scoff broke the silence. Another Elder, his eyes sharp and unforgiving, leaned forward. "Even after killing your kind? One of your pack?"Axel's confidence faltered, his eyes narrowing in suspicion. How did they know? He wondered, his mind racing."How did you find out?" Axel asked, unable to hide the shock in his voice."That doesn't concern you," the Elder snapp
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Cana hadn’t expected Axel to find her so quickly. She had chosen this small, nondescript motel for exactly that reason—to be far enough from the chaos of her past life to be safe, to think, and to plan. But the moment she heard the knock on her door, her stomach sank. She didn’t have to look through the peephole to know who it was.The deep, almost predatory knock sounded again, and with it came the familiar sense of dread that always seemed to follow Axel. She’d seen his manipulations, his lies, his promises. She knew what he was capable of—what he was still capable of, and she couldn’t afford to be caught off guard.Cana opened the door, and there he was, standing in the hallway with a smug smile that made her stomach twist with disgust. Axel, the man who had once been everything to her, was now a reminder of all the worst decisions she had made. His eyes gleamed with that same cold, calculating look that always came right before he dropped the hammer. The same look that had broken
