All Chapters of Chasing his rejected mate: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves as I looked down on Mike, his innocent eyes filled with concern. “Mike, sweetie,” I said softly, crouching down to his level. “Mummy needs to go out for a little while, but Uncle Daniel will be here to look after you okay?” I didn’t want him anywhere near where I was going. His bottom lip quivered, and his heart squeezed with guilt at his distress. “But I wanna stay with you, Mumma,” he whispered, brushing a strand away from his forehead. “But mummy has to do something very important. Uncle Daniel will take good care of you while I’m gone, I promise.” I wanted to break the news of him getting another sibling so badly but the thought of doing so while the feature of my unborn was uncertain left me with hesitance. Introducing him to his sibling who might ultimately pass away might be traumatizing for him. He has already been through so much at a young age. Reluctantly, Mike nodded, his eyes still filled with uncertainty. I pressed a t

Holding my breath, I watched as Jacob’s enraged expression slowly melted away upon hearing my words about the baby’s kick. His eyes, previously blazing with fury, now shone with a new light tender, almost childlike wonder. “The…the baby kicked?” he repeated slowly as if struggling to process this simple yet monumental piece of information through the haze of his anger. Alpha Peter loosened his restraining hold, giving Jacob a cautious amount of slack. I felt my cheeks flush with a sheepish warmth because of the lie I had told. Would he get angry at me? “No...no, not yet,” I admitted in a small voice.” I just…I had to find a way to reach you, to pull you back before it was too late.” Silence stretched between us, taut and fragile. I couldn’t bear to meet Jacob’s eyes, scared of what I might find there. Anger at my lie? But then his thumb gently gazed at my chin, tilting my face up once more. Jacob’s expression was unreadable for a beat before melting into one of pure adoration.

I took a deep, steadying breath as I watched Mike playing contentedly in the living area of our den, a small, fond smile tugged at the corners of my mouth as Mike let out a bright peal of laughter. “Mike? Can you come here for a moment, my sunshine? Mama has something important to share with you.” I patted the space next to me, unable to stop my smile from widening as Mike immediately snuggled against my side. I dropped a tender kiss on Mike’s forehead. He hummed contentedly at my touch, those striking emerald eyes watching me with rapt attention. “Did I do something Mumma?” he asked suddenly, small brow furrowing adorably. “No, my little star, you’re not in any trouble this time,” I assured him. With a smile, I cradled my son close and murmured, “How would you feel about becoming a big brother, my heart? Because very soon… you’re going to have a new baby sibling.” It took a heartbeat for Mike’s eyes to go wide in realization. Then, before I could even register his reaction furt

Alpha Jacob’s POV I stood resolute beside Alpha Peter as our pack gathered around us. The warriors were clad for battle. We would eradicate this threat once and for all. My jaw clenched grimly. I had no qualms about the violence to come-it was necessary to keep our loved ones safe. My thoughts stayed with Claire and our son. Thanks to the powerful shield Claire had erected, no non-pack members could enter our territory. It would protect them absolutely from being caught up in the impending war. I was determined that Claire would remain behind this shield, no matter how capable she was. I didn’t want her anywhere near the carnage to come. Though her power could likely end the conflict swiftly, the risk was too great. No, I would ensure Claire and our child remained untouched by the battle, safe within the pack. My wolf snarled at the thought of them being endangered. There was a change of plans, we would leave tonight, and it would take at least three days to reach our destination.

Around us, the sounds of war seemed to fade into insignificance. There was only my world shattered into fragments, and Mia’s loathsome presence desecrating my anguish. But I needed to pay attention to my mate, just as I gathered my strength my strength to pour life into Jacob’s wolf form, the cold muzzle of a gun pressed against my temple-Mia’s hand holding the weapon steady. “Drop the corpse and step away from it, dear sister,” she hissed venomously. My heart shattered once more, but I carefully laid Jacob's body back on the blood-soaked ground and stood. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I met Mia’s cruel gaze. “Why are you doing this?” I asked, feeling pissed and angry. “Haven’t you already accomplished ruining me in the past?” Mia threw back her head in a fit of wicked laughter. When her eyes bored into one of pure venom and hatred. “Me? Ruin you? She spat the words like tasting something foul. “You’re the one who ruined our entire family!” “You’re the reason father ran away