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The Rejected Alpha Queen 38
Selene’s POVI had barely dried off from my shower when I heard a knock at my door. I opened it to find Ronan’s mother standing there, a warm smile on her face."May I come in?" she asked her tone light but knowing.I stepped aside. "Of course."She walked in, glancing around before turning to me. "I heard about your date with Elias," she said, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes. "I thought you might need some help choosing a dress."I raised an eyebrow, but I couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at my lips. "Are you sure you’re not just here to gossip?"She placed a hand over her heart dramatically. "Me? Gossip? Never."I laughed softly. "Alright, you can help."She clapped her hands together. "Perfect! Now, let’s find something that will make Elias regret ever keeping you waiting."I opened my closet, pulling out a few dresses. She eyed them with an expert gaze before reaching for a deep crimson gown with a fitted bodice and a flowing skirt."This one," she declared. "It’ll ma
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-22The Rejected Alpha Queen 39
Ronan’s POVThe air was thick with tension as I stood at the edge of the border, my gaze scanning the darkened woods. The scent of blood had long since faded, leaving nothing but an eerie silence in its wake. My sentinels moved cautiously beside me, their senses sharp as they searched for any lingering traces of the attacker.Selene was at my side, her expression just as determined as mine. She shouldn't have been here, but trying to keep her away was like trying to command the tide to stop crashing against the shore, pointless and exhausting."See anything?" I asked, my voice low as I turned to my second-in-command, Adrian.He shook his head. "Nothing. Whoever did this was careful. No tracks, no lingering scent, no signs of a struggle beyond the bodies we found earlier."I clenched my jaw. Someone had slaughtered our kind, but they’d covered their tracks too well. That meant one of two things, it was either a rogue with a lot more intelligence than usual, or it was someone who knew o
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-26The Rejected Alpha Queen 40
Selene’s POVThe warm aroma of roasted meat and spices filled the kitchen as I stood beside Ronan’s mother, chopping vegetables for dinner. The rhythmic sound of the knife against the wooden cutting board was oddly soothing, a welcome distraction from the turmoil of the past few hours.Despite my best efforts, I couldn’t shake the memory of the injured person on the road, the one I’d left behind. It gnawed at me like a wolf trapped in a cage, pacing back and forth in the corner of my mind."You're quiet tonight," Ronan’s mother observed, stirring a pot on the stove.I glanced up at her and forced a small smile. "Just tired, I guess."She nodded, but I could tell she wasn’t convinced.As I diced another onion, I hesitated before speaking. "Can I ask you something?""Of course."I set my knife down. "I don’t know much about your family… or your past. I know you’re Ronan’s mother, but I don’t know who you were before that. Before this pack."She stilled for a brief moment before recoveri
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-26The Rejected Alpha Queen 41
Selene’s POVThe hallway was dark as I made my way to Ronan’s room. The tension from earlier still clung to the air, as thick as the scent of rain before a storm. I hesitated outside his door, my knuckles hovering just above the wood before I finally knocked.A muffled voice came from inside. "Come in."I pushed the door open to find Ronan sitting at the edge of his bed, his elbows resting on his knees. His shirt was unbuttoned at the collar, his hair slightly disheveled as though he’d been running his fingers through it for hours.His eyes flickered to me, but his usual intensity was subdued, clouded with something I couldn't quite place."You look like hell," I said lightly, closing the door behind me.Ronan huffed out a humorless laugh. "Funny. My father said the same thing earlier."I crossed my arms and leaned against the door. "Have you heard from Elias?"He exhaled, rubbing a hand over his face. "Not yet. But I know he’s gone to see the witch."A shiver ran down my spine. The w
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-26The Rejected Alpha Queen 42
Keiran’s POVDinner had just ended, and the dining hall was emptying out as everyone retreated to their own rooms. Nelly stood from her seat, her fingers gripping the edge of the table as if grounding herself. I watched her, noticing how she always seemed to shrink into herself whenever my father was present. But tonight, he was gone.It was the perfect time.I stood and moved toward her before she could escape. "Nelly," I said quietly, stopping just in front of her.She stiffened, her wary eyes meeting mine. "What do you want?"I glanced around, ensuring we were alone before responding. "I need to talk to you. In private."Her shoulders tensed, hesitation flickering in her expression. "I don’t—""It’s important," I cut in, my voice firm but not unkind. "Just hear me out."For a moment, she looked ready to bolt. But after a deep breath, she nodded. "Fine."I led her to the sitting room just off the main hall, closing the doors behind us. The fireplace crackled softly, casting warm sha
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-26The Rejected Alpha Queen 43
Selene's POV The darkness was suffocating. The air felt thick and heavy, pressing against my skin like an unseen force. My breath came in short gasps as I ran through an endless forest, my heart pounding so loudly it echoed in my ears.Something was chasing me.I couldn’t see it clearly, but I could hear its ragged breathing, the guttural growls that sent shivers down my spine. My legs burned, but I pushed forward, leaping over fallen branches and dodging trees that seemed to move on their own.A deep, menacing snarl erupted from behind me.I turned my head just enough to catch a glimpse of a massive shadow with glowing red eyes, its hulking form moving unnaturally fast. My stomach twisted in fear.I wasn’t going to make it.Suddenly, the ground beneath me shifted. My foot caught on something, and I crashed forward, my hands scraping against the rough earth. I barely had time to push myself up before the beast was upon me.A powerful force slammed into my back, pinning me down. Hot b
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-26The Rejected Alpha Queen 44
Selene's POV The air was thick with tension as I entered the dimly lit sitting room where Luka waited. The flickering candlelight cast shifting shadows on the walls, but it was his presence that made the atmosphere heavy. His dark eyes met mine, unreadable yet unwavering.Ronan lingered just beyond the doorway, his energy a silent warning. I knew he wouldn’t hesitate to step in if things went sideways.Luka’s lips curved into a knowing smirk. "I assume you won’t be sitting down?"I crossed my arms. "I don’t intend to be here long."He chuckled, but there was no humor in it. "Always so guarded, Selene. Do you really think I came all this way just to play games?""You tell me," I shot back.His expression sobered. "I came because I need your help. And whether you like it or not, you need mine too."I narrowed my eyes. "That remains to be seen."Luka exhaled, leaning forward, his fingers steepled together. "My clan has suffered ten abnormal deaths in the past month. And several more hav
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-26The Rejected Alpha Queen 45
Selene's POV The night air was cool as Ronan and I walked back to the house in silence. The weight of our conversation with Luka still clung to me like a second skin. The revelations about the mysterious deaths, the disappearances, and the unnatural transformations had left me unsettled. Even now, my instincts screamed at me not to trust him. As we stepped inside, Ronan shut the door behind us and let out a heavy sigh. "That went better than I expected," he muttered. I shot him a skeptical look. "Better? We just agreed to an alliance with the most unpredictable alpha we know." Ronan ran a hand through his hair. "I know, but he’s right about one thing. This isn’t just his problem. It’s happening everywhere, Selene." I frowned. "What do you mean?" He hesitated before answering. "Strange things have been happening in this clan. My scouts have reported missing wolves too, though not as many as Luka claims. There have also been… unusual kills." A chill ran down my spine. "Unusual
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-28
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The Rejected Alpha Queen 78
Elias POV The sun beat down hard on the courtyard as I stepped over the last of the flattened corn stalks. A stupid fight, two neighbors screaming over who planted what too close to the other’s side. As usual, it fell on me to mediate. The great Elias, Alpha-in-training, mediator of crop wars.I sighed and dusted my palms on my trousers, glad it was over. I was already thinking about heading back to my quarters when I heard her. Light steps, that irritating sway in her stride.Lora.I groaned without even turning. “Why won’t you leave me alone, Lora?”“Because I’m not going anywhere,” she said behind me with that sharp little scoff of hers. “You should get used to seeing me around. I plan on being a permanent fixture in your life.”I turned to face her, brows raised in disbelief. “You’re delusional.”She smiled, smug and too confident. “We’re getting married, Elias. It’s only a matter of time.”“I’m not marrying you,” I said flatly, arms folded across my chest. “You need to sink that
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Keiran's POV I was just about to leave the dining room, having pushed around more food than I’d actually eaten when the front door creaked open. The scent hit me before the sound of his boots on the tile did, smoke, blood, and something I couldn't quite name. My father.Of course, he hadn’t returned last night.I straightened, wiping my mouth with a napkin more out of habit than need. He entered the room like nothing was out of place as if walking in after a night of god-knows-what was normal. His coat was slung over his shoulder, his shirt unbuttoned at the collar, and that unreadable look he always wore sat neatly on his face like a well-rehearsed mask.“Good morning,” he said, voice calm, even. “Is Nelly awake?”I paused mid-step. “Why do you want to know?”He raised an eyebrow at me. “Watch your tone, Keiran. I’m still your father.”“I know,” I replied, my voice sharp but level. “But lately… I’ve been questioning a lot of things. You’re asking about Nelly all of a sudden, and you
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Ronan's POV I knew she was trying to avoid me, and I know it's entirely my fault; I treated her like garbage yesterday. I just wanted to talk to her and to know what is running through her mind so we can talk things out and patch things up.I remembered what my mom said earlier on and what she said last night and I totally agree with it since Elias has not laid his claim on her. I can do as I please without thinking about him or thinking if I am trespassing.I watched as the door opened and she walked in with a book in her hand, immediately I stood up and walked over to her “What is that and where did you get that book?’ She looked at me and shook her head. “I remember telling you I was going to the library so of course I got it from the library. Is that a surprise to you?” she asked.“So what is it about? Have you gone through it?” I found myself asking, trying to make little conversations as she walked over to the chair and sat down. “I think this is something you and the other
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Selene’s POVThe scent of warm bread and herbs wafted up from the plate in front of me as I sat alone at the long dining table, slowly chewing through my breakfast. I’d woken up earlier than usual, my thoughts too jumbled to stay in bed. Sleep hadn’t been kind either; my dreams were murky and strange, almost like warnings I couldn’t decipher.I needed answers. Answers that no one seemed to have, or were too afraid to ask for.Today, I was going to the library. I wanted to understand more about the witches, why they were banished, what they did, and most importantly, whether letting Gazelle into the werewolf realm had unleashed something darker than we realized.I took another bite of my toast, already planning my route through the archives. The tension in my chest hadn’t eased since Gazelle performed the binding. The pull between all of us, the Alpha bond, felt… off. Too intense. Too entangled. Something was wrong. Deeply wrong.The sound of footsteps pulled me out of my thoughts. I
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Luka’s POVI turned again.And again.The sheets were twisted around my legs like vines refusing to let me go. My pillow was flat and warm from the weight of my restless thoughts. I stared at the ceiling, watching nothing, thinking about everything.Sleep wouldn’t come. Not with the way my chest felt heavy. Like something was pressing against it, silent and unseen.I groaned and pushed the covers off, swinging my legs over the edge of the bed. The clock on the wall blinked past 2 a.m., mocking me with its soft blue light.Maybe a drink would help.I grabbed a shirt, slid into my slippers, and padded quietly down the stairs. The whole house was dark except for a low golden glow coming from the kitchen.As I stepped in, the scent hit me first, not the sharp, burning scent of alcohol, but something more biting.Cigarette smoke.I froze for a second, frowning, then followed the trail of smoke to the dining area.There he was.Lawrence.Sitting with one hand wrapped around a half-empty bot
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Selene’s POVBy the time I got home, I could barely feel my feet. Every joint in my body ached from the long day, physically, emotionally, mentally. My mind had been working overtime, running through everything that happened during the meeting with the alphas, the tension with Ronan, and worst of all, the deal with Gazelle. A binding spell. One I wasn't sure I had the strength or the clarity to deal with.The moment I stepped into the hallway, one of the maids approached with a polite smile.“My lady, dinner is almost ready. Should I have a plate sent to your room?”I gave her a tired shake of the head. “No. I won’t be coming down for dinner. Just... let Lady Eleanor and Ronan know. Please.”“Of course.”I managed a weak nod before heading to my room. I didn’t even turn on the chandelier light. The dim glow from the hallway behind me was enough to guide me inside.The door shut softly behind me, and I exhaled deeply. My heels came off first. Then I padded into the bathroom and strippe
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Keiran’s POV The drive back home felt longer than usual. Maybe it was the weight of the night’s events or the silence that had taken root inside my chest. Either way, when I pulled up in front of the house and cut the engine, I sat there for a moment, staring at the front door like it might explode if I stepped too close. I finally pushed the door open and walked in. The lights were on, dim and golden, casting long shadows on the walls. Nelly’s footsteps echoed softly from the living room, back and forth like a pendulum. She was pacing, her arms folded tightly across her chest, brows knitted in deep thought. “Nelly?” I called gently, closing the door behind me. She turned quickly, eyes wide with that particular look she always had when something was eating her alive inside. “You’re back.” “Yeah.” I stepped into the room, shrugging off my jacket. “What’s wrong? You look like you’ve been running mental laps around the house.” She let out a dry laugh, but it didn’t reach her eyes.
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Keiran's POV The weight of the past few days pressed heavily on my shoulders as I grabbed my keys from the table. My mind was a storm of unanswered questions, but one thing was clear, I needed to meet with the alphas. They had to know about my father’s betrayal.I stepped out of the house, the night air cool against my skin. As I approached my car, a familiar voice called out behind me.“Keiran, where are you going?”I turned to find Nelly standing at the doorway, arms crossed, her eyes sharp with suspicion. I should have expected this. She was relentless, and after everything that had happened, she wouldn’t let me walk away without an answer.“I have a meeting,” I replied, keeping my voice even.“With who?” she pressed.“The alphas,” I admitted. “There are things that need to be discussed.”Her brows furrowed, and I knew she wanted to ask more. But I couldn’t tell her everything yet. Not until I was certain of the truth myself.“I’ll explain later,” I promised. “Just trust me.”Nell
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Selene's POVThe air between us was thick with tension, a mixture of unspoken words and suppressed emotions. The training session had started as usual, swift movements, strategic attacks, and counterattacks. Ronan was relentless, pushing me harder with every strike, every dodge, and every forceful step. But this time, there was something different.Every time our bodies collided, I could feel the heat between us. Every time he corrected my stance, my pulse quickened. I had been trying to ignore it, to bury it beneath the weight of my responsibilities, but there was no denying the pull anymore.Ronan feinted left before sweeping my legs out from under me. I hit the ground with a frustrated grunt, panting as I stared up at him. He towered over me, his chest rising and falling with exertion. The moonlight cast a soft glow on his face, highlighting the sharp angles of his jaw and the intensity in his eyes.I was about to push myself up when he reached out his hand. I hesitated for a momen
