All Chapters of Awakening the Rejected Queen: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Zane’s POVAstrid?I blinked, completely shocked.She thinks…she actually thinks I love Astrid?I was speechless. What was she talking about? Who gave her that crazy idea?“Everyone knows it,” she said calmly. “The maids talk about it all the time. And I can see it. I see the way you look at her.”I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out. Was she for real? Astrid was my Gamma, nothing more. This was insane! But still, she continued. “I’ll accept your rejection, gracefully. Honestly, I will. And then I can leave. I adore Astrid. I won’t stand in your way.”She was serious. She actually believed that I loved Astrid. And that I was going to reject her? This was so silly. Whatever gave her that idea? Astrid and I were close, yes, but close like a brother and sister. Astrid was my most respected warrior, a title that she had earned over the years. She was strong and loyal. She led my warriors with an iron fist. I trusted her with my life. I revered her, and was loyal to her, and ado

Eden’s POV“This wolfless girl is the Lycan King’s mate?” The crowd erupted in shocked whispers. I stood, smiling smugly at Scarlett. Then I lifted my stupid drink in mock cheers. She’d just been publicly embarrassed at her own wedding. Suddenly, her ‘signature drink’ tasted a little sweeter.“So to do that to you,” Zane whispered in my ear. “I didn’t have a choice. Their behavior was disgusting.” I couldn’t have agreed more so I whispered back,“It’s perfectly fine.”Although, deep down, I was a little worried. I knew how shameless Scarlett and Caleb could be. Would they really just let this go? I highly doubted it.Eventually, though, the whispers died down. The guests returned to whatever they’d been doing before. Zane was quickly swarmed by Alphas.“Your highness,” one Alpha said. “I could really use your esteemed advice on some pack matters.” He bowed his head.“As could I,” another said, also bowing.“I have an issue with rogues,” a third one said. “I was hoping for your direct

Eden’s POVI woke up groaning. Where was I? My body felt like it’d been run over by a truck. My head pounded. I winced. I quickly realized I was in the King’s room. Flashes of the night before came over me in waves. His handsome face. His naked body. His mouth on my breasts. And then…My cheeks flushed. I kissed his chest. Begged him to touch me. Begged him to…I bolted upright. Oh my moon goddess! We’d had sex. Hot, searing, passionate sex!I had to get out here. Now. But when I tried to move, his strong arm wrapped around my waist. He pulled me into him and held me tightly. I froze. His lips were warm on my back. He kissed my shoulders and moaned. Tingles flew down my spine and I felt a warm sensation rush through me, right down to my core, as though it were flowing out between my legs.“Zane…” I said. I blushed. I wanted him to stop.Didn’t I?“Hmm?” He asked in that sexy voice of his. His hand slowly moved up from my waist, stopping at my breast. It felt so good. I bit my lip, t

Eden’s POVZane and I had been in a cold war for a month. I didn’t see him very much but every night, he came to my room and held me while I slept. It was really uncomfortable at first. He crawled beside me and I turned my back to him. But he wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. I tried to resist him…at first.If he didn’t love me, why should I let him sleep with me every night? But truth be told though, I was torn. I had feelings for Zane, deep feelings. His arms around me felt so nice. I loved waking up to his scent. Sometimes, he snored a bit in his sleep. It was cute. As was his messy bed head hair in the morning.But it wasn’t fair! He wouldn’t formally accept me. And he wouldn’t let me leave. I was stuck here, in this limbo. It hurt to be around him. But I knew it would also hurt to leave.I was torn.I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know what he was thinking? Why did he come to me every night and hold me so close? Why was he affectionate like that but refused to acce

Zane’s POVThere was a full moon coming. I could feel it.And the timing couldn’t be worse.Slade was teetering on the brink of madness. He had become unglued, driven crazy by his lust for her. He couldn’t help it, he was obsessed with her. It was a basic need, an instinct, and it was making him insane.A full moon had always been hard for me, ever since Slade went crazy. In the past, I was always nervous that he’d do something bad, something violent or dangerous. So I never let him out. I fought to keep him inside during the full moon. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t easy. He paced and howled and groaned, begging to be released. I couldn’t take the chance, though. So we sat inside during the full moon, away from its light.This full moon though? The one that was coming? I knew it would be way worse than any in the past. Why? Because Slade was going insane. Ever since Eden rejected me, his mental state had worsened. He was going to lose his mind, I could feel it. Letting him loose to