All Chapters of Howl of the rejected : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The moon hung heavy in the sky, casting its ethereal glow over the sprawling palace grounds where Anna sat perched upon the ancient stone fence. Her silhouette was a stark contrast against the darkness of the night, her form shrouded in a veil of sorrow as tears streamed down her cheeks like liquid silver.Her husband, a figure cloaked in shadow, approached silently, his footsteps muffled by the soft earth beneath him. He paused a respectful distance away, watching Anna with a heavy heart, knowing the pain that gripped her soul."Anna," he spoke softly, his voice tinged with concern and compassion, "what troubles you so on this moonlit night?"Anna's shoulders shook with the weight of her grief, her sobs echoing through the stillness of the night. "It's our son," she whispered brokenly, her voice choked with emotion. "He's just a child, and yet he bears the burden of a fate he did not choose."Her husband's heart ached at the anguish in her voice, knowing that their son's cursed herit

Zyra's heart fluttered with a mixture of nerves and gratitude as Marcus took charge of her introduction to the pack. She sat back on the plush couch, her hands clasped tightly in her lap, unsure of what to expect from the gathering of the pack members before her. Marcus, ever the confident leader, rose from his seat and strode to the center of the room, commanding the attention of all present."Zyra, as I mentioned earlier, is now one of us," Marcus began, his voice carrying with it the weight of authority. "While she may be here for visits, she will be residing with me in my home."There was a chorus of agreement from the assembled pack members, their expressions a mix of curiosity and acceptance. Zyra felt a small wave of relief wash over her at their welcoming demeanor, though she remained acutely aware of the many eyes now fixed upon her.Marcus's next words drew a light chuckle from the group, breaking the tension that had settled over the room. "She's a werewolf, and a pretty on

As Cade made his way back to his room, he was intercepted by the imposing figure of his mother, flanked by two pack guards. His steps faltered, and he couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh as he braced himself for the conversation that was about to unfold."Any news from her?" His mother's voice cut through the tense silence, her gaze fixed firmly on her son. Cade clenched his jaw, feeling the weight of her expectations bearing down on him."No, nothing yet. You can see that I just woke up," he replied, his tone edged with frustration. He could feel his mother's scrutiny, her piercing gaze boring into him."And what made you sleep so long?" Her tone was sharp, accusatory even. Cade's patience was wearing thin, his temper simmering just beneath the surface."Mom, why are you being this way?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper as he cast a wary glance around, hoping to avoid any further confrontation in front of the pack members."Being what way? I give you two days to find Zy

As Cade and his pack journeyed through the dense woods, Kelvin sensed a weight upon Gaia's shoulders. Concern etched his features as he reached for her hand, drawing her attention away from the tumultuous thoughts swirling in her mind."What's troubling you, Gaia?" Kelvin's voice was gentle, his touch a comforting anchor amidst the chaos of their mission.Gaia attempted to mask her inner turmoil with a forced smile, but Kelvin saw through her facade. His keen perception cut through her defenses, prompting her to exhale heavily before speaking."It's nothing, really. Just... the usual family drama," Gaia replied, her voice strained with the weight of unspoken worries.Kelvin shook his head in disbelief, refusing to accept her dismissive response. "Gaia, I know when something's bothering you. You're not alone in this; you can tell me," he urged, his concern evident in his earnest gaze.With a defeated sigh, Gaia relented, her facade crumbling under Kelvin's persistent gaze. "It's my mo

It had been hours, and Alpha Cade, along with a few of his pack members, was still searching for Zyra, but there was no trace of her. He noticed the tired expressions on their faces and decided to gather them around. Aria was still nowhere to be seen, so he concluded that she hadn't joined them for the search."You'll see her back at home then," Gaia said from behind him. Cade rolled his eyes inwardly.His members assembled around him, and he began to speak, "I know you all must be exhausted by now. It's already night, and we haven't been able to find her...""What if she's dead?" a member asked. Cade scratched the back of his neck and shrugged."Well, that would be an entirely different story. Should I just tell Mom she's gone?" he asked his sister beside him. Gaia shrugged."We can try, but I doubt she would believe it," she replied, and he clicked his tongue."Yeah, right..." he rolled his eyes before turning his attention back to his pack members. Looking at their faces, he could