Lahat ng Kabanata ng REJECTED BY ONE, CLAIMED BY TWO: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Ronan's Pov I sat beside April's bed, my eyes fixed on her pale face. It had been three days since we'd found her in the cave, three days since she'd last opened her eyes. Ryder and Kayson also focused on her, our faces etched with worry.We'd taken turns watching over her, barely leaving her side as we waited for her to wake up. The pack's healer had done everything she could, but April's condition remained a mystery.As I gazed at April, I couldn't help but think about how fragile she looked. Her strength and determination had drawn me to her from the start, but now...now she seemed vulnerable, helpless.Ryder placed a hand on my shoulder, his voice low. "She'll come around, Ronan. She's strong."I nodded, trying to believe him. But as the hours ticked by, I couldn't shake the fear of the possibility that she might never wake up.And then, suddenly, April's eyes flickered open. We leaned in, our faces inches from hers, as she gazed up at us with a mixture of confusion and fear.Apr

Kayson's POV I strode through the dimly lit corridors of the east wing, my heart heavy with a mix of emotions. I was about to face the one person who had betrayed me in the worst possible way, Reese.I stopped in front of his room, my hand on the door handle. "Reese," I growled, my voice low and even.The door creaked open, and I stepped inside. Reese looked up from his seat on the narrow bed, a sly smile spreading across his face."Kayson," he said, his voice dripping with false sincerity. "I'm glad you finally came to see me, thought for sec that you'd forgotten me"I snarled, my eyes narrowing. "Don't play games with me, Reese. I know what you're playing at. Begging for forgiveness, only to start gathering people against me behind my back, just how deep does your treachery run?."Reese's expression turned innocent. "I don't know what you're talking about, Kayson. I've been loyal to you and the pack.”I laughed, a harsh sound. "Loyal? secretly gathering support against me, is that

Reese's POV As I gazed into Luciana's eyes, I knew I had her right where I wanted her. She was vulnerable, desperate for attention and affection, her emotional defenses were worn down and I was more than happy to give it to her, as long as it served my purposes and furthered my own agenda. I pulled her close, my lips brushing against hers in a tender, calculated kiss. She hesitated for a moment, her uncertainty palpable, but I could feel her resolve weakening, her guard dropping. She was putty in my hands, pliable and soft, and I knew exactly how to mold her, shape her to my will.As I undressed Luciana, I was struck by her beauty. Her brown skin was smooth and flawless, and her curves were subtle yet captivating. Her breasts were full and round, and her hips flared out from her narrow waist. Her legs were long and lean, ending in delicate feet.I stood there for a moment, taking in the sight of her naked body. I had never really noticed how beautiful she was before, but now I couldn

Kayson's POV I sat in my chambers, my mind consumed by thoughts of April, when Thane limped in, his wounds still fresh from the kidnapping. I could see the pain etched on his face, and my gut twisted with anger. What had they done to him? To April?"Kayson, April's been taken!" he exclaimed, out of breath.As Thane approached, I could see the hesitation in his eyes. He didn't want to tell me, but he knew he had to. "Kayson, April's been taken," he said again, his voice barely above a whisper “Forgive me”My expression turned grave, my heart sinking like a stone. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, all the air knocked out of me. "Tell me everything," I growled, my voice low and menacing.Thane recounted the events, and with each word, my anger grew. How could they take her from me? From us? I could feel my wolf rising, urging me to hunt, to find my woman.As Thane finished, I turned to him, my eyes narrowing. "Who took her?" I demanded, my voice firm but controlled.Thane hesitat

Kayson's POV I gazed at Ronan and Ryder, as we huddled around the makeshift map of the rogue pack. The moon cast eerie shadows on the ground, but I barely noticed. My mind was focused on one thing, getting April out alive teaching that fucker Winston a damn good lesson."We need to get April out of there," I said, my voice low and urgent. "Winston's pack is getting more aggressive by the day. If we don't act soon, we risk losing her forever."Ronan nodded, his jaw clenched in agreement. "I've been scouting their den for days, looking for any weakness in their defenses. And I think I've found it."I felt a surge of hope, but I pushed it down. We couldn't afford to get ahead of ourselves. Not yet.Ryder's eyes narrowed, his interest piqued. "What is it?"Ronan pulled out a rough map of the den, spread it out on the ground, and pointed to a small X marked on the east side. "There's a small entrance hidden behind a waterfall. It's narrow, but I think we can make it work. If we can get in