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40 : Why So Familiar?
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Rejected Luna: He wants me back 41 : Run From You?
VERENAMy heart thunders loudly in my chest as I meet his sharp gaze. Just watching him from afar brings back a wave of emotions that I've tried to keep buried in my heart for so long.His other arm is being held by none other than Nixie, the same woman who had banished me. This night can’t get any worse.I feel a light nudge on my hand and turn to Carlisle. His face is unreadable, but his voice is calm. "Remember what I told you," he says with a smile.I nod with a smile and raise my chin as we walk ahead. We enter the main hall, and despite my heart racing wildly, I plaster a look of absolute confidence on my face. I knew he’d be here, but I still attended the exhibition because I didn’t want to hide. I am not affected by him–at least that's what I want to show him. But I can feel his gaze on me like a hawk, pricking my back.The room is bathed in a warm, golden glow, and in one corner, a small orchestra plays beneath a canopy of twinkling lights. The classical music weaves through
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29Rejected Luna: He wants me back 42 : General Cyrus
VERENACarlisle threatens Elijah, but Elijah gazes back at him with a smirk. "It's funny, actually. To think that you believe you have the strength to break my bones."Carlisle scoffs. "Should I remind you of the last time we battled? I had your furry ass beaten."Elijah raises a brow. "The last I remember, my canines were digging into your hairy flesh.""You have a terrible memory.""Want me to remind you by breaking that jaw?"I narrow my eyes in annoyance. These two have started again. I am about to interrupt their verbal fight when a man steps in and diverts our attention from the tense moment.He has red hair tied in a small ponytail and sharp eyes like those of a fox. The man smiles. "Good evening, gentlemen. It seems that I’m quite lucky to meet the two powerhouse Alphas tonight," he addresses them, his height a little shorter than Carlisle and Elijah, but his aura equally powerful."Oh my!" Nixie gasps, pushing me away with a gleaming smile on her face as she walks to him. "It
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29Rejected Luna: He wants me back 43 : Curiosity
VERENANixie replies with a light smile, “But a charming man like you can get anyone you set your eyes on, General. I'm sure many women are eager to share the floor with you,” she flutters her fake eyelashes, her voice flirtatious.My nose wrinkles, and I inwardly grimace at her behavior. I don’t know what she’s up to, but she literally has Elijah, her mate with her at the moment, and yet she’s trying to flirt with another man she met a few seconds ago."Love Story" by Indila starts to play on the speakers, the lyrics creating a dense, somewhat melancholic yet haunting atmosphere in the hall. Why did they choose this music?Cyrus smirks at Nixie, “Can’t agree more. After all, I have the charm to have anyone as my dance partner here,” his eyes flit to the single, unmated ladies who are eyeing him seductively across the hall. He does have that kind of charm to woo any woman here, especially because of holding the most powerful position in the hall at the moment. Even I fangirled over hi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29Rejected Luna: He wants me back 44 : Another Chance?
VERENA He smiles, “Relax, I am just teasing you. You don’t have to answer that,” I gasp as he suddenly pulls me closer and whispers into my ear, “I’d like to keep our interactions incomplete so that we have something to talk about later.” I frown as I look at him. Later? Is he trying to insinuate that we’ll meet again? Something changes in his eyes as he stares at me with an intensity that makes me nervous. “Hmm. Why do I feel like I have seen you somewhere before? Your face looks… familiar.” “I can assure you this is our first meeting,” I reply with a stern look. He smiles, “And our first dance,” his brows furrows as he observes me, “I am serious though. I have seen you somewhere or perhaps someone with a similar face.” I am about to respond when my eyes fall on Elijah who’s dancing side-by-side holding Nixie. Something tugs at my heart on seeing them but I push it away. Nixie looks at me and glares. I look back at Cyrus who smirks, “Seems like they have come to take back th
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29Rejected Luna: He wants me back 45 : Drowning
VERENAMy legs tremble as I quickly walk towards the entrance door, not paying attention to the whispers behind me. Cold air hits my face as soon as I step out into the garden. I take a deep breath and let the tears stream down my face. Love can be so complicated. Despite hating him, a part of me hurts because of seeing him in pain. I wipe my tears and decide to not pay attention to my emotions. I am not going back to him. Sighing, I take off my heels and look for a place to sit. But the loud sound of water splashing makes my head whip towards the right side of the garden. What was that? I walk towards the source of the sound, and end up at the back of the building. My eyes widen when I see a huge pool. A man is drowning in it. Without a second thought, I surge forward, my long dress billowing around as I dive into the pool. The icy water envelopes my senses, sending a shock through my body. I swim through the water beneath the surface and reach the sinking man. My heart pounds w
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29Rejected Luna: He wants me back 46 : Thief
VERENAMy face blanches as recognition slams into me. Alpha Rayn Valentino? I just lectured the Alpha of the Moonlight Pack!Bowing my head in respect, I blurt, "Alpha Valentino, please forgive my earlier behavior."He frowns, tilting his head in confusion. "Eh?""I should have asked who you were before I spouted off like that," I mumble, my gaze glued to the white tiles.Instead of reprimanding me, Alpha Valentino throws back his head and laughs. "There's no need to apologize, Verena. You did nothing wrong," he replies. I cautiously lift my head, a frown creasing my face. "Actually, I should be thanking you for saving me." He turns his gaze towards the pool, his expression darkening. "Somehow, your words sparked a flicker of hope within me. Now I can move forward."He must be referring to the attack that killed his pregnant wife, the pack's Luna. But I wonder if that's the whole story behind his suicide attempt. Perhaps there's more to it."Thank you, Verena. You saved me today," Alp
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29Rejected Luna: He wants me back 47 : The Gem
VERENABefore the guns can be fired, Elijah disarms them and knocks them to the ground. He weaves through the attackers like a winter wind, his movements a blur of white. He deflects a blow from one with a flick of his wrist, using the attacker’s own force to send him sprawling. As the men crumble under his powerful attacks, Elijah stands straight, the moonlight highlighting his muscular frame. A frustrated groan escapes my lips as I watch. Why him? “Rena, are you hurt?” his deep voice cuts through the chaos. "No need to worry about me," I scoff, beating the two men holding my arms captive unconscious with one attack. It irritates me to know that he's the one to save me. He didn't need to jump in. I could have handled it. I did it for so long, without him.But the words die in my throat as his gaze meets mine. It's that look he has, the one that sends shivers down my spine. Calm, composed on the surface, but with an underlying intensity that speaks volumes of his anger. This isn't
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29Rejected Luna: He wants me back 48 : The True Heir
VERENAAlpha Valentino stares at me, jaw on the floor. "How?" he stammers, taking a shaky step closer. He leans in, voice gruff. "You said your name is Verena?" He stops, eyes darting down like he's missing something.Before I can figure it out, he's crushing me in a hug. His voice, shaky with a ton of emotions, rumbles in my ear. "Verena! My daughter, Verena! You're finally home!""What?!" Carlisle yells, eyes wide like saucers as he stares at me. Elijah stays quiet, but his face is pale with shock.What is he talking about? Tears fall down Alpha Valentino's face as he holds me like a statue. The whole world feels like it's spinning."Now I get it!" the Alpha yells, his voice suddenly clear. "That's why you look so much like Charlotte! You have her face!"Cyrus smirks and nods. "Yeah, the resemblance... that's why I felt like I knew you from somewhere. It all makes sense now."Alpha Valentino lets go of me gently, his hands shaking as he cups my face. A giant smile, mixed with disbel
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29
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Rejected Luna: He wants me back 347 : Back To Home
VERENAThe heavy iron gates creak open, revealing the familiar yet altered landscape of the Iron Claw packhouse. The once pristine grounds are now scarred with remnants of the brutal battle. As I guide the car through the gates, my heart pounds with a mix of anticipation and excitement. I glance at Dory, who cradles Venus in her arms. The little wolf pup, oblivious to the chaos, sleeps peacefully.Ezra is sitting beside her, staring out of the window and looking at the scenery. The car rolls in front of the entrance of the packhouse and I find Joshua coming down the stairs. He has a smile on his face when he opens the door. “It's good to see you again,” he says and tilts his head. I grin at him, “It's good to see you too.” He extends his arm and I take it, stepping out of the car. One of the men opens the backseat doors and Dory steps with Venus while Ezra jumps out of the other side. He runs to our side and yells. “Uncle Josh!” “Hey kiddo!” He greets him back with the same excit
Rejected Luna: He wants me back 346 : Saying Goodbye
VERENAMaria’s words ring in my head. I stand before dad’s grave inside the cemetery. Ezra is standing beside me, holding a bouquet of lilies. He has a sad look on his face as he stares at his grandpa’s grave. “Mommy?” He calls me and I look down at him. “Yes?” “Is grandpa in a safe place now?” he asks, his gaze filled with innocence and curiosity. My lips tug in a smile. “Yeah, he is. He’s in a beautiful place. The Goddess lives there.” I tell him and his eyes spark up. “Woah! So grandpa is with the Goddess now?” he asks in excitement. I nod. “Yeah. He’s watching you from above,” I reply and point towards the sky. Ezra lifts his head up and stares at the bright blue morning sky. The sky is clear and the sunlight bathes the cemetery in a soft golden glow. “Oh, so is he watching me all the time?” He asks while staring at the sky. “Yes. He’s watching all of us. Do you know what that means?” I ask and Ezra lowers his head and looks at me with a frown. “What?” “It means that you
Rejected Luna: He wants me back 345 : Honor His Sacrifice
VERENAI sit with Maria in the living room and sip the hot chocolate she made for me. The hot drink soothes my throat and my tense nerves. It feels good. Maria looks at the window and then at me. She stares at me for a while and I frown. “What is it?” I ask. “Rena, are you alright?” she asks in a gentle tone, one filled with care and concern. My chest clenches and I blink rapidly. “Of course I am,” I reply instantly, my fingers clutching the mug handle tightly. I don’t know why I am doing this. “Why do you ask? Do I look worried?” She shakes her head. “That’s the thing, sweetie. You don’t show it on your face. There’s so much you have to handle so you act strong. But I know you. You hide your feelings.” She says and I look at the floor. I am fine, right? “I..don’t know. Things are going well for now.” “I don’t care about the external matters you have, Rena. I need to know if you are fine inside,” she says and gets up from her seat. She sits beside me and places her warm hand o
Rejected Luna: He wants me back 344 : A Huge Hole
VERENATwo months later…“You people have some audacity to see me after what you did,” I say with a stern face as I look at the people who are sitting in the meeting room. Their faces are etched in my head. The celestial wolves who did not help us during the fight. I am sitting at the head of the table, a sense of power coursing through me. I am dressed in a sleek, black pantsuit, the fabric soft against my skin. A crisp, white shirt complements the ensemble, and a delicate silver necklace adorns my neck. My hair, styled in a sleek ponytail, frames my face perfectly. I look confident, prepared, and ready to lead.But I’m dead from the inside. Still healing from everything that has happened and the loss we faced. Their heads are lowered in shame. They know what they are and what they did. Absolute cowards. If they had lended their hand, then we might have won the battle faster. I wouldn’t have lost my dad and so many of my precious warriors. They weren’t as strong as guardian celesti
Rejected Luna: He wants me back 343 : We Won
ELIJAHTheon scoffs. “Happy, my ass! You know what’s going to truly make me happy? All of your deaths! I’ll become the next shadow Alpha and end every single one of you. That kid of yours..I’ll kill him too if he gets in my way!” He growls. My eyes darken. “You shouldn’t have said that,” I say in a low, dangerous voice and stalk forward. Theon braces himself for my attack but he is taken aback when I approach him at lightning speed and rip his head off. He gets no time to fight and drops dead on the ground. I watch him with a look of sorrow in my heart. There was no saving him. “I’m sorry for not being there for you.” I tell him though I know he won’t hear me. I wish I could change things in the past. I would have built a new relationship with him, one where we supported each other as brothers and didn’t go after each other’s throats. VERENARegef and I battle each other using our celestial powers. I’m stronger than him in terms of my position as the Luna Guardian. But he has years
Rejected Luna: He wants me back 342 : A Brother's Pain
ELIJAHI step before Rena and throw my dark energy towards Regef to neutralize the attack that he did. Regef’s wolf growls at me in anger and charges straight at me. But there’s Theon beside him who follows suit. I’d have to deal with both of them. I am about to charge at Regef when I feel that stabbing pain within my body again. Umbra is trying to gain control over me again. “This is fruitless,” I hear a voice in my head and realize that it's Regef’s. Is he mind-linking me through the bond we have as Umbra’s cult? “You should stop going against your fate. Your body won’t be able to take the resistance as it is built for dark powers. Fighting against your nature will only get you killed.” I grit my teeth and close my eyes to control the pain. I can sense Theon lunging at me but a bright globe of light collides against his body and throws him away. Regef stops and looks at Theon laying in the ground. I look beside me and see Rena step forward. She looks at me and places a hand on
Rejected Luna: He wants me back 341 : Her End
VERENAI shift back and just stare at her in silence, watching her fumble with her words. Her lips are quivering and she’s sweating profusely, her midnight blue hair sticking to her forehead. She literally copied my hair color and my hairstyle. When she realizes the coldness in my gaze, she stops and starts yelling.”You can’t kill me! Dad will end you. I did what I did and I will do it again with you!” her eyes go round as she looks up at me with a psychotic look. She starts laughing and I know that there’s no humor or happiness to the laugh. “You deserve it all! You are fucking bitch who was born in a wealthy family and was accepted. You have no idea what it feels like to be unwanted. So…so I did all of this. You needed to feel what I felt too. And I succeeded!” she throws her head back and laughs even harder. “I succeeded in ruining your life! After this battle, you’ll have nothing left for you. Everything will be taken from you. Your Elijah, your kids, your pack…everything! So go
Rejected Luna: He wants me back 340 : Relishing Her Fear
VERENAA warm sensation takes over my body and I feel a tingling sensation in my spine. The celestial light builds within me and I aim it at the Ashwalker wolves. They take a step back as if they can sense that power within me. Serena opens her mouth and light erupts from it. It's directed at them and the moment it hits the ground, a huge explosion takes place. I hear lots of howls and the light blinds everyone in the field. When it fades, a huge crater is formed on the ground and there’s no sign of the Ashwalker wolves and the cloaked men who stood with them. The impact was so huge that it got everyone’s attention. Nixie stares at it with wide eyes. “What the fuck,” she says as she measures the depth of the crater I created. “Damn! That’s so badass!” Dory exclaims and I smirk. We approach Joshua and Irene who also are staring at the huge crater. They turn towards us and Dory steps forward, shifts back and kneels down. Joshua looks at me and I see concern in his eyes. “Rena…Irene
Rejected Luna: He wants me back 339 : The strongest weapon
VERENAI run towards the main battlefield and Nixie’s petite figure comes into sight. She’s standing against my men, guarded by the Ashwalker wolves and a few of Umbra’s cult men. I watch in horror as Nixie, her eyes filled with a malicious glint, hurls a gas bomb towards Irene and Joshua. The bomb explodes, sending a toxic cloud billowing into the air. Irene and Joshua cough, their faces contorted in pain. Joshua, with his enhanced senses, manages to shield himself from the gas, but Irene, still recovering from her previous injuries, is more vulnerable. I can see her coughing violently, blood staining her lips.“Irene,” Joshua goes to her and holds her while she drops to the ground, the coughing not stopping.Nixie grins as she looks at them. “You used to call me Dumpster Barbie, right? Now what, huh? Can’t speak?” she taunts and then pauses. “Oh wait! I totally forgot to say this. This gas has a special role, you know? It can take away the vocals of the person it affects. Permanen
