All Chapters of REJECTED; Mated To The Alpha I Hate.: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Dane's POV“What do you want from me, Alpha Dane?” Astrid’s voice reverberated in my head as I walked down the hallway, my mind fixated on the fact that she had messed up earlier.Thank the Moon Goddess that I was there in time to stop her from making me look like a fool in front of both Alpha Halfdan and Camilla, his cunning Luna.She had obviously mocked me by going there, but maybe she didn't realise it. I wished to vent my fury on her, but I just couldn't explain why I felt that way, why I held back my rage.Soon, I arrived at my study, and without hesitation, I went in, my thoughts still fixed on Astrid as I put on my shirt.I was going to study a bit, and I couldn't do that without a shirt. As I buttoned up my shirt, I recalled the moment her hand was placed on my chest.It was thrilling; it felt insanely pleasing to feel her hand on my chest. But how could I show it to her when she was the enemy?“Get a hold of yourself, Dane!” I said in a deep voice. I swiftly walked over to m

Dane's POV. "Alpha, you are bleeding; we should take you to the...” Beta Ivar, looking extremely concerned, was going to reach for my hand as he said, but immediately, I pulled my hand back, trying to avoid his touch on my hand. “I am an Alpha; I'll heal up soon!” I notified him with a deep voice as I kept on looking around. I was going to get better every second of the night, and for a split second, I pondered why the rogues had retreated that way. They were expected to kill everyone that stood in their way. They wanted my head, and they were expected to take it off my neck, but hearing that they had just turned around and left the pack made me wonder if Beta Ivar knew what he was saying. They weren't known for just quitting that easily. I turned to look at Beta Ivar one more time and let out, “Are you sure they retreated?” I questioned him just to be sure of what he was saying to me. “Yes, Alpha Dane... They left the pack!” He bowed his head, as he explained to me, but it still

Dane's POVStarting the engine, I felt a mix of determination and dread. My goal was clear: to eliminate Beta Ivar so I could continue my search for Astrid without any obstacles.As I drove closer, I noticed that Ivar remained utterly unmoved. He stood there with a strong, unshakable presence, his expression calm and challenging. He wasn’t afraid, and his unwavering stance was a bold statement, daring me to act.I realized that I had to stop the car. If I continued advancing, I would run him over and kill him, something I couldn’t bring myself to do. Ivar was not just any member of the pack; he was my Beta, someone crucial to our group. Taking his life would not only be a personal betrayal but would also inflict significant damage on the pack, something I couldn’t justify.His understanding of the consequences gave him the bravery to face the car head-on, standing his ground as if to force me to reconsider.With a heavy heart and rising frustration, I pressed down hard on the brakes.

Astrid's POV.“I am the only one who can help you, and trust me, it's best if you listen to me. If you don't…” He paused as he walked closer to me, his presence oozing nothing but danger and fury.“I won't promise to keep you alive… you will be just like the others!” He notified me, my fist clenched immediately behind me at the sound of his words.If there was a way, I was willing to stand on my feet and punch him in the face. I was going to hit him countless times and never stop. I was going to make him see that I wasn't as weak as he had imagined.“What do you want?” I asked, my eyes glaring at him at this moment.“What do I want? This question again? What if I tell you that you are all I want, Astrid… would you give yourself to me?” He snarled as his hand reached for my chin, caressing it viciously.“Get your filthy hands off me, rogue!” I lashed out as I pulled my head out of his grip.“Shut up, Astrid!” He slapped me across the face, my hair clinging to my face and the sweat drip

Dane's POVThe second I stepped out of the room, freeing myself from Ivar's hold and clutches, my fist clenched tightly, my eyes fixed on a spot, and my attention focused on where I was heading to search for my mate.Last night, I was searching the streets, but there was a strong possibility that Astrid had been taken away from the pack, and what I was doing was useless.I was willing to go to great lengths to find her. I understood that I didn't love her, but there was definitely no harm in trying.“I won't forgive you, Halfdan… just pray you are not with her!” I uttered through gritted teeth as I exited the mansion.The second I got out of the mansion and was about to take a step forward, a strong grip held my hand from behind. Turning around, I found Beta Ivar panting right behind me.“And what's the meaning of all this, Ivar?” I asked, glaring at him. Immediately, he let go of my hand.“I'm not here to try to stop you, Alpha Dane, but I still can't let you drive…” Ivar notified me,