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Elizabeth POV I could not believe Carter was here in front of me. That he had come to be with me. I did not know what it all meant, but he was here when I needed him. I looked at his face, he was sweating as we raced him back to the hospital. It seemed like it too longer to get to where they rescued me but getting him back, slung over Stan’s shoulder was a race against time. The medical team was waiting as we arrived, one of the warrior’s having mind-linked ahead. My parents were waiting for us, as was Eric. They rushed forward but the medical team intervened. “Princess, we need to get the Alpha into surgery,” the lead doctor says to me. I nod, leaning down to kiss Carter, “You fight, Carter,” I whisper in his ear kissing his forehead since he was transferred to the gurney. The medical team raced away and I stood there watching as they took my mate from me. I felt arms wrap around me and realized it was Kinsley. I turn around in surprise, “
Elizabeth POV Walking into Carter’s room shook me. Seeing him lying with his hands wrapped was difficult. For wolves, our hands were a key part of bonding. Particularly as high-ranking wolves. Our hands were cut, and we were bonded by blood. The thoughts that he would have anything wrong with his hands causes me pain. If his hands were severely scarred, would a ceremonial blade be able to cut through his skin? I did not know. I did not know, if he would ever be able to feel again with his hands. To feel warmth, cold, or my kisses in his palms. Feel my skin under his fingertips. I knew it was little to most people but to me and to Carter it would mean a great deal. Regardless I gave myself a shake. My Carter was here in front of me, and he was alive. I know if he had not come, I would be dead now. Our pup would be dead with me. I smile as I put my hand on my small baby bump. Our pup. A male wolf to take after his daddy. I could not wa
Elizabeth POV After a long night of waiting and praying to the Moon Goddess, the sun finally rose. Every hour Carter made it without needing another surgery was a good sign. I was exhausted but would not leave Carter’s side. My parents, Stan, and Kinsley had all tried to get me to go and get some rest. I know Carter would want me to, but I also knew if the situation were to be reversed, he would have done the same. “Ashley,” I call out into my mind. I had not heard from her since we had been injected with the wolfsbane. Coming out with a yawn, “Yes, Elizabeth?” she asks. “Where have you been?” I inquire curious what she does with her time. We are not like many wolves where we communicate on a continuous basis. It is more of a situation that when we need one another we are always there. “I was protecting our pup. The fortunate thing with being a silver wolf, is we can fight against the wolfsbane, when necessary. It does not happen every tim
Elizabeth POV The look on Carter’s face scared me. Did he not want a pup? Did he think we weren’t ready? We had never talked about it, I know, but I thought everyone wanted pups. Particularly Alphas. He starts to open his mouth when the doctor walks in. Looking away from me, Carter looks to the doctor. “Alpha, you are awake. You should have called me sooner. I imagine you need some pain medication,” the doctor says to Carter. I look at him feeling guilty for having delayed getting the doctor for him. “That is okay, doc; I have been catching up with my mate,” he says as he smiles at me. I am so confused. What the heck is he smiling at? Has he figured it out yet? I have no idea but then he is looking to the doctor once again. “What am I looking at?” Carter asks about his hands. The doctor moves to the other side of Carter, “Well, Alpha, we are not sure. Having to do two surgeries so quickly caused more damage than we would have liked.
Elizabeth POVI watch the emotions cross Carter’s face landing on confusion. “How?” he stutters when I look at him incredulously. “I mean I know how,” he says his face now red, “But when?” he asks. I turn away from him putting my hand on my forehead and my other hand on my hip, “Moon Goddess, give me the strength not to strangle this man,” I mutter as I feel strong arms wrap around my body gently. Carter’s bandaged hands rest softly on my small baby bump as he leans his head down on my shoulder resting his lips near my ear. “This is the best gift you could have given me,” he murmurs as he nuzzles my marking spot. I feel sparks all along my body and lean back into Carter’s body. “Do you mean that?” I ask.Carter gently turns me around in his arms, tilting my face up to look at him, “I mean it. It is a gift from the Moon Goddess,” he says as he pulls me into his arms. I wrap my arms around his waist, and we stand like that wrapped up in the joy of the moment. “It’s a boy,” I sa
Elizabeth POV It had been four days since Carter had started physiotherapy. One good thing about being wolves is our healing could be expedited. To a degree. The physio was proving to be more painful, as Max had not surfaced yet. Carter did not complain, but I could feel his pain through our bond. And today was the coronation ceremony. Well, the second attempt at one. We would not have as many guests as was originally planned. The original attendees could not stay indefinitely so many had already returned to their homes. It was better to have a smaller, more intimate ceremony. It would mean more to me, and hopefully Carter as well. Carter’s hands were no longer wrapped but he still needed help with minor things. Like getting dressed, eating. Okay not so minor, but minor to me to have to help him. Monumental to him. “Fuck!” I hear him mutter in his closet. “Do you need a hand?” I ask and then cringe at my insensitivity, “Uhhh you know wh
Alpha Carter POV As Elizabeth and I walked up the aisle, I could not help but become a little nostalgic. Thinking about where we had been to where we are now. Having overcome so many hurdles. So many things that seemed against us being together. But here we were … about to become Queen and King of the Kingdom. I had never aspired to become King. It had never been something I had remotely considered. Having met with the current King this week and learned more about what he did and the opportunities I would have to make a difference in the wolf community excited me. And now I felt like a fool for fighting so hard against it. I could feel Elizabeth’s small hand on my arm as we walked up the aisle following her parents. I could feel the stares and the excitement in the room for the future. For the next generation to take over. What I felt stressed about was my inability to shift tonight. The people present knew of my injury and were advised as
Alpha Carter POV “I am back!” I hear in my mind. “Max?” I ask tentatively through our mind-link. “It is me,” he replies excitedly. “I am so grateful to have you back,” I reply. “Me too. Wherever I was it was a very dark and lonely place,” he shares with me. I want to hear exactly what he remembers happening but the Elder in front of me clears his throat. “May we continue Alpha?” he asks. I nod telling Max I want all the details. Knowing we were in the middle of a ceremony and his mate was beside him was enough to settle him. Having completed the transfer of blood, I take Elizabeth’s hand in mine and give it a squeeze. She smiles excitedly, knowing Max was back. The third Elder comes forward. “And now we will do the transfer of the crowns signifying the future,” he says as the King and Queen move forward. Each kneel before the Elder and their crowns are removed for the last time. Both are holding hands as the removal takes place. You c