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chapter 20

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"Enough!"

Jared’s roar thundered through the palace, rattling the walls and sending a wave of fear through everyone within earshot.

The maids inside his chamber flinched, frozen in place, their hands trembling over the silk sheets and delicate vases they had been arranging. Outside, the guards straightened, exchanging wary glances.

Jared’s chest rose and fell in ragged breaths. His nostrils flared.

Her scent.

It wrapped around him like a noose, intoxicating, tormenting.

Georgia.

His jaw clenched, his hands balling into tight fists.

She was here.

His gaze snapped to the nearest maid.

"Where is she?" His voice was low, deadly.

The head maid’s eyes widened. She gripped the edge of a silver tray, her fingers white. "Y-Your Majesty, no one has entered your chamber"

Crash!

The tray flew from her hands as Jared struck it, sending plates and goblets crashing to the floor. Shards of porcelain scattered at his feet.

"I am not blind!" he barked. "Or do you think I’ve gone mad?"

"N-No, Your Majes
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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 21

    The warm scent of roasted meat and fresh bread filled the air as Georgia sat at the wooden dining table with her triplets. The small cottage, nestled at the edge of the forest, was alive with laughter as they shared stories and enjoyed their meal. Keira, her sharp-eyed daughter, was in the middle of teasing her brothers when she suddenly stiffened. Her bright blue eyes flicked toward the window, her playful smile vanishing. "Mom," Keira said, her voice dropping to a whisper. "Someone’s coming." Georgia’s grip on her fork tightened. She turned to her daughter, sensing the tension in her voice. "Are you sure?" Keira gave a firm nod. "Yes. A group of men, warriors, I think." The mood at the table shifted instantly. Kelvin and Kelsey, Georgia’s twin boys, exchanged wary glances, their youthful laughter fading. "Who could it be?" Kelsey asked, setting his cup down. Georgia’s stomach twisted. She had spent five years keeping her children safe, hiding from the past that still h

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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 22

    “Mom!" The scream cut through the air like a dagger, slicing through Georgia’s veins with ice-cold terror. Her breath hitched. Her heart slammed against her ribs. And then she was moving. She didn’t think. Didn’t hesitate. Her feet barely touched the ground as she bolted toward the other room, her pulse roaring in her ears. The walls blurred past her, and panic clawed at her throat. Was it the warriors? Had they dared to lay a hand on her children? "Keira! Kelvin! Kelsey!", Her voice was sharp, almost breaking. She lunged into the room, only to stumble to a halt. The sight before her was not at all what she had braced herself for. Keira stood on a chair, her small frame trembling, clutching her chest like she had just seen a ghost. Kelvin and Kelsey stood frozen beside her, their expressions caught somewhere between amusement and mild concern. Georgia's eyes darted across the room, searching for the threat. Then she saw it. A fat, scruffy rat, its gray fur bri

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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 23

    "Anna!" Georgia's voice cracked as she lurched forward, eyes scanning the dimly lit room, her pulse hammering against her ribs. The warriors tensed, their hands instinctively moving toward their weapons. "Where are you? Are you okay?" Georgia's breath hitched. "Talk to me!" Silence. ThenA rustling. A sharp gasp. And then a frantic whisper. "I'm here" Anna's voice came from somewhere close, trembling, barely above a breath. "I'm hiding." Relief crashed into Georgia like a wave, leaving her dizzy. The warriors had lied. They hadn't taken Anna to the palace. But that meantThey were trying to manipulate her. A slow, burning rage ignited in Georgia's chest. "You lying bastards," she seethed, whirling on the warriors. "You wanted me to believe you took her? You played with my mind?!" The lead warrior didn’t flinch. "We needed you to come willingly." "By using Anna?" Georgia's fists clenched so tightly her nails dug into her palms. "You’re disgusting." Kelvi

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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 24

    “What’s wrong?” she screamed, her heart pounding as she raced toward the children’s room. The moment she shoved the door open, her breath caught in her throat.Kelsey was thrashing against the sheets, his face contorted in distress. Sweat slicked his brow, his hands clawing at the air as if trying to fight something off."Kelsey!" Georgia hurried to his bedside, grabbing his shoulders and shaking him gently. "Wake up, baby! It’s just a dream. Wake up!"His eyes snapped open with a choked sob, his chest rising and falling in rapid, uneven breaths. Tears welled in his eyes as he threw his arms around Georgia’s waist, his entire body trembling."Mom," he gasped, his voice raw with fear. "I... I cried, but he didn’t let me go."Georgia smoothed his damp hair back. "Who, baby? Who didn’t let you go?"Kelsey swallowed hard, his voice barely above a whisper. "A man with a mask. He came in the dark. He grabbed my arm and said I belonged to him. I screamed, but he was too strong. I thought he

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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 25

    “No” Georgia whispered “Expecting someone?” Anna asked again, her voice cautious, her fingers tightening around the handle of a knife she’d been using to chop vegetables.Georgia swallowed hard. “No.”Anna’s brows furrowed as she wiped her hands on her apron and stepped toward the door. “Stay with the kids. I’ll check.”Before Georgia could protest, Anna was already moving. Her stomach twisted with unease as she herded the triplets behind her, her instincts screaming at her to be ready for anything.Anna pulled the door open just enough to see who was on the other side. A tall, broad-shouldered man stood on the porch, his piercing eyes locking onto her with an intensity that made Georgia’s stomach twist.“Liam?” Anna’s voice softened, though it held a note of caution. “What are you doing here?”Georgia felt her breath leave her in a rush. Of course. Liam, one of Jared’s most trusted warriors. If he was here, it could only mean one thing.“He wants to see her, both of you,” Liam said

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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 26

    Caleb’s boot crunched against the shattered glass as he strode into Anna’s house, his sharp gaze cutting through the dimly lit room. Shelves were half-empty, coats missing from the hooks, and the air still carried the lingering trace of her scent. "Where is she?" His voice was low, dangerous. "She must come with me to Alpha Jared now." Georgia had run. His jaw tightened. He turned, his piercing eyes landing on Anna, who stood stiffly by the wooden table, her fingers gripping its edge. "Where is she?" Anna’s heart pounded against her ribs, but she forced herself to remain still, meeting Caleb’s piercing gaze with unwavering resolve. She knew fear would only fuel his dominance, and she refused to give him that satisfaction. "Gone," she said, her voice steady despite the tightness in her throat. "Hours ago." She took a slow breath, her fingers curling against the edge of the wooden table behind her. "You won’t find her." She saw the flicker of doubt in his eyes, brief but th

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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 27

    The room fell silent the moment Jared's fist slammed against the heavy oak table. The impact sent a sharp crack through the air, and every man standing in the room stiffened."She thinks she can run from me?" Jared's voice was dangerously low, a quiet fury that sent chills down spines. His eyes, burning with rage, swept over Caleb, daring him to confirm the news again.Caleb met his Alpha’s gaze with unwavering resolve. "She's gone. She planned this escape for months. She knew exactly what she was doing."Jared’s nostrils flared as he inhaled deeply, his patience hanging by a thread. "And you let her go?"Caleb clenched his jaw but remained silent. He knew better than to argue when Jared was like this. The Alpha rose from his chair with slow, deliberate movements, his towering frame casting a long shadow over the room."Listen carefully," Jared growled, his voice carrying the weight of his authority. "I want her found. Every second she is out there, she defies me. That will not stand.

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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 28

    Anna sat on the edge of her bed, staring at the dim light creeping through the cracks in the window. Sleep had been impossible. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Georgia, scared, exhausted, running. The weight of her father’s ultimatum pressed down on her chest, making it hard to breathe.She had to find Georgia. But how?Anna closed her eyes, thinking through every possible hiding place. Georgia had planned this escape carefully, which meant she wouldn’t go somewhere obvious. She was smart and resourceful. Anna's mind raced, tracing their past conversations, recalling the places Georgia had mentioned in passing. Somewhere out of Jared’s reach. Somewhere safe for the children.Then it hit her. The old barn. A place barely standing, forgotten by most, yet deeply etched in their past. For five years, it had been their sanctuary, shielding them from the world’s cruelties. Hidden in the thick woods beyond the town’s edge, it was far enough to avoid suspicion yet close enough for

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  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 45

    Georgia felt it before her phone even rang.That flutter in her chest. That ache she couldn't quite name.When Jared’s name lit up her screen, her breath caught, not from fear this time, but from something deeper. A pull she didn’t want to resist anymore.She stepped out onto the porch and answered, her voice soft and breathy, almost like a confession. “Hey.”Jared’s voice poured through the line like warm honey. “Hey, baby. You okay?”God, how could three words sound like a warm embrace?“I’m… getting there,” she said quietly. “It’s been a long day.”There was a pause on the line. The kind that said more than words ever could.“Didn’t want to push,” Jared finally said. “Just needed to hear your voice.”The way he said it, low, reverent, almost worshipful, made her heartache most beautifully.“You miss me?” she asked, leaning against the porch railing, eyes closed.“More than I should,” he replied without hesitation. “More than I know how to hide.”Her lips parted, a soft breath e

  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 44

    Chapter 44 It was a brown new day, Georgia sat up slowly, the scent of warm pancakes and something sweet, maybe syrup or cinnamon, drifting through the cracked door. Laughter echoed faintly from the kitchen below. The triplets. Their giggles had always been the best alarm clock.Georgia pulled the blanket tighter around herself and let her eyes wander across the room. A photo of her pregnant self with Anna, both of them in oversized hats, smiled from a dusty frame on the dresser. Her throat tightened. So much had changed. She got dressed slowly, slipping into a soft cardigan and jeans, brushing her fingers against the dresser’s edge like she was gathering strength from every memory carved into the wood.Downstairs was loud. Beautifully, wonderfully loud. “Mom! Mom! I made you toast but I licked the butter first!” Kelsey announced, proudly holding up a half-eaten slice. “You what?” Georgia gasped, laughing as she caught the toast and pulled her daughter into a hug. Kelvin sat

  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 43

    I’m home! Who missed me?” Georgia called out as she stepped out of the car, her voice light with forced cheer, but her eyes scanning the surroundings with a quiet longing.The breeze welcomed her instantly, warm and gentle, brushing against her skin like a familiar hug. The scent of wildflowers, fresh earth, and sun-warmed grass swirled around her as she stood still for a moment, breathing it all in.She closed her eyes briefly, letting the moment sink in.It had been so long, too long, since she’d felt anything close to peace. No deadlines. No Jared. No Seraphina. No pretending to be fine.Just this place.The countryside looked just as she remembered it. The winding road, the small wooden gate, and the rose-wrapped cottage just ahead, glowing under the lazy afternoon sun. The gravel shifted softly beneath her feet as she took a slow step forward, her heart beating a strange rhythm in her chest.“I missed you too,” she whispered under her breath, even though no one had answered her y

  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 42

    “As long as you’re with me, we’ll face this together,” Jared said, his voice steady but fierce. “You’re the one I love, Georgia. Not Seraphina. That part of my past is dead.”Georgia hesitated, eyes dropping to the floor. “But…”“No buts,” Jared interrupted, gently lifting her chin so she met his gaze. “Don’t forget, I’m still the Alpha. And when it comes to us, I decide what stays, and what doesn’t.”A flicker of defiance flashed in her eyes, but she only nodded. “Alright… if you say so.”She stepped back, her voice softening. “I should get going. There are chores I’ve been assigned, and I don’t want more trouble.”Jared let her hand slip from his. “Fine. But Georgia, look at me.”She paused at the door, turning halfway.“I meant every word,” he said. “And if anyone dares question my loyalty to you, they’ll answer to me.”Her lips curled into the smallest smile. “We’ll see if you still mean that when Seraphina starts playing games again.”She left before he could respond, leaving him

  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 41

    Chapter 41“What?” Georgia screamed, panic rising in her voice. “Attack from where?”Jared suddenly burst into laughter.She blinked, confused and angry. “What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you laughing?”He stepped closer, chest heaving, eyes burning with something darker than humor.“From your heart, Georgia,” he said, voice dropping to a husky whisper. “Your love is making me go crazy. That’s how my heart rings for you, like a damn alarm. Loud. Wild. Unstoppable.”Her breath caught.His hands cupped her cheeks. “Every time you’re near me, it’s chaos. I can’t think straight. Can’t fight straight. Can’t even sleep without dreaming about you. And last night”He didn’t finish.He didn’t have to.She felt it too.Georgia took a shaky step back, trying to catch her breath. “You’re insane.”“Only for you,” he said, stalking toward her again. “Tell me you didn’t feel it. Last night. Just tell me, and I’ll back off.”She didn’t say anything.Couldn’t.Because yes. She felt it. Still f

  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 40

    The night air was cool, but Georgia’s skin burned.She stood in front of Jared’s door again.No apron. No linens. No excuse.Just herself.Her bare feet were quiet against the stone floor, her hand trembling as she reached for the handle. She didn’t knock this time. She just… walked in.Jared was shirtless, fresh from the training yard, a towel around his neck and sweat still glistening on his chest. His eyes snapped to her the second the door creaked.“Georgia?” His voice was low. Rough. Cautious.She didn’t speak.She couldn’t.She stepped forward. One, two, three small steps. Then stopped. Her breath hitched in her throat. Her fingers curled at her sides.He dropped the towel, muscles flexing as he moved closer. “Say something.”She shook her head.He frowned. “Then what are you doing here?”She looked up, finally meeting his gaze. “You said you’d fight for me.”He stilled.“I’m not ready,” she whispered. “But I don’t want to run anymore.”Jared’s eyes darkened, the hunger in them

  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 39

    “I need to stop this,” Georgia whispered into her trembling hands.The dim glow of the candle flickered against the stone walls of the palace’s service corridor. Her heart still pounded in her chest from the dream or hallucination; she wasn’t even sure anymore. Jared hadn’t come into the room. He hadn’t said those words. She had imagined every second of it.And that terrified her more than anything else.Because it meant she wanted it. Wanted him.Even after everything.Even after being discarded like an afterthought five years ago.She rose from the war room chair, smoothing her apron and tying it tightly, almost as if binding her feelings in place. No more of this. No more foolish fantasies.She was a maid. A palace maid. She had no place in an Alpha’s heart, especially one like Jared’s...⁠✿..⁠✿..By midmorning, Georgia was in the East Wing, arms full of fresh linens and polished silver trays. She moved quietly from one room to the next, nodding politely at the guards, ignoring the

  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 38

    Morning came too quickly.The soft rays of sunlight filtered through the tall, arched window, brushing warm gold over the tangled sheets and discarded clothes strewn across the floor. Georgia sat at the edge of the bed, a sheet wrapped around her body like armor. Her back was to Jared. Her fingers were clenched tight, nails digging into her palms.Jared stirred behind her, the bed shifting beneath his weight. She didn’t look back. She couldn’t.Her heart was still racing.Her body still remembered everything.And that terrified her.“Georgia…” Jared’s voice was still husky from sleep. “You okay?”She stiffened. Don’t turn around. Don’t look at him. Just breathe.“I’m fine,” she said quickly, too quickly. Her voice cracked like a fragile shell.“You don’t sound fine.”There was a pause. Then, the rustle of sheets as he sat up behind her.“I…..I need to go,” she whispered, standing abruptly and nearly tripping on her own discarded boots. She clutched the sheet tighter, looking everywher

  • PREGNANT AND REJECTED: RETURN WITH THE TRIPLETS    chapter 37

    Georgia shoved him.Hard.Her palms hit Jared’s bare chest, the sound loud in the quiet room. For a moment, she thought he’d step back. But he didn’t. He barely moved. The only sign she’d done anything was the sharp twitch in his jaw.“Don’t,” she said, breathless. “Don’t do this to me.”Jared stared at her, his chest rising and falling, lips still parted from the kiss they had just shared.“Georgia”“I’m a weak Omega,” she snapped, pushing him again. This time, it wasn’t as hard, more like she was trying to push the memory away than him. “You said it yourself. Five years ago. In front of everyone. You called me weak when the Moon Goddess chose me to be your mate. Do you remember that?”His face froze.“I remember,” she whispered, her voice cracking. “I remember every word. Every look. Every second you made me feel like I wasn’t enough. Like I didn’t belong by your side.”Jared’s eyes darkened. Not with anger—but with guilt. Regret. Hunger.“I didn’t know how to handle it then,” he sa

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