All Chapters of The Alpha king's Rejected Mate : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Lily POV As I ran through the thick forest, the icy wind stung my face, but I forced myself to keep moving. The bundle of firewood in my arms felt heavier with each step, the cold creeping through my fingers. I shouldn’t have been out this late, I knew that. Uncle had told me a thousand times not to wander off, especially not in the dark. But the fire had been dying, and the thought of another freezing night was unbearable.When the cabin came into view, my stomach twisted. The old wooden structure, leaning slightly to one side, was barely more than a shack. It had been my home for as long as I could remember, ever since my parents were killed. And inside waited Uncle, the man who had taken me in, though he never let me forget that he wished he hadn’t.I hesitated at the door, my hand trembling on the worn handle. The creak of the hinges sent a shiver down my spine as I stepped inside. The smell of stale alcohol hit me immediately, thick and suffocating."You think you can just come

Lily POV I had spent the last two days preparing for the full moon celebration, a knot of dread and excitement tangled in my chest. It wasn’t just another night—this could be the night I found my mate, my chance to finally escape my uncle’s suffocating grasp. Every ounce of hope I had left was tied to this one event. I stood in front of the cracked mirror in our cabin, smoothing down my best dress—the one my mother had made for me before she died. My fingers trembled as I tried to braid my hair the way she used to. It had been so long since I felt beautiful since I believed I might be worth something. But tonight… Tonight was different. It had to be.As I entered the village, I felt the stares of the pack members brush against my skin. I couldn’t tell if they were looks of pity or indifference, but it didn’t matter. They all saw me the same way—a weak girl with nothing to offer. I swallowed hard, trying to push down the burning shame that was always bubbling at the surface. *Focus,*

*Alex’s POV* The moon hung low in the sky, casting silvery beams through my window. I lay awake in my chamber, staring at the ceiling, my mind racing with thoughts of the girl I had locked away. Lily. Her name echoed in my mind like a haunting melody, one I couldn’t shake off. It had been days since I’d forced her into servitude, and with each passing hour, the weight of my actions pressed down harder on my conscience.As sleep began to take hold, I found myself drifting into dreams. But these weren’t just any dreams. They were vivid, filled with images of her—Lily, with her radiant yellow eyes that seemed to glow even in the darkness. I saw her scrubbing the dungeon floor, her hands raw and bloodied, yet her spirit unbroken. Each night, she invaded my dreams, challenging me and defying me. It was infuriating and strangely alluring.In my dreams, she stood before me, not the frightened girl I had imprisoned, but a powerful figure, strong and defiant. I could feel the heat radiating