All Chapters of Rejected Not Forsaken: The Alpha King's Beloved: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Layla’s resolve grew with each passing day. But the path wasn’t easy.Zara, emboldened by Aiden’s loyalty and her position as Luna to be, seemed to revel in her cruelty, escalating her schemes with a ruthless efficiency that tested Layla’s every limit.Kane, however, was a steady anchor. He remained vigilant, watching Zara’s every move, ready to shield Layla whenever she needed him. But Layla also knew she couldn’t rely solely on Kane’s protection.She had to stand her ground independently, to prove that she was worthy of respect.One evening, as the pack gathered for a training session, Zara called Layla out in front of everyone, her voice laced with false authority.“Layla, since you seem so keen on staying in this pack, why don’t you prove your loyalty to us?” Zara’s tone was condescending, her words designed to publicly humiliate her. “Spar with one of the warriors. Show us you can hold your own if you’re so determined to stay.”Layla tensed, knowing Zara was baiting her. But befo

The days following Zara’s banishment were filled with an unsteady calm as the pack began to piece itself back together, absorbing the full weight of what had transpired.Layla felt a strange mixture of relief and sadness as she walked through the pack grounds, free of Zara’s malice but still bearing scars, visible and invisible, from her cruelty.She no longer had to glance over her shoulder or brace herself for the harsh whispers that once trailed her every step, yet the echoes of Zara's wrath lingered.Aiden was also stripped of his title as Alpha, and had become a shadow of his former self.Kane had made the painful decision to renounce Aiden’s claim to the pack leadership, deeming him unfit to lead due to his involvement with Zara’s schemes and his failure to see past her lies.Kane’s words had been harsh but true, “A true Alpha doesn’t turn on his own, doesn’t let jealousy poison his loyalty. This pack deserves a leader who leads with clarity and compassion, not one whose heart i

Aiden’s anger simmered as he paced Zara’s quarters, each step heavy with resentment and wounded pride.The life he had known, the legacy he’d built as Alpha, had all been ripped away.Zara watched him, her arms crossed as she leaned against the wall, her lips curled into a cold smirk.She saw the desperation in his eyes, the craving for retribution. In this state, she knew he’d be easy to manipulate, a weapon to wield in her scheme against Kane and Layla.“Aiden,” she began, her voice soft but filled with venom. “Do you really think Kane is doing all this just to punish you? He’s blinded by Layla. He cares more about her than he ever will about the pack.”Aiden’s jaw clenched, his fists tightening at the mention of her name. “Layla… she was supposed to be nothing, an omega, someone to be ignored.” He paused, bitterness spilling into his tone. “But Kane… he sees something in her, something that makes him believe she’s worthy. It’s like she’s cast some spell over him.”Zara’s eyes narro

The mansion was grander than Layla had ever imagined, with soaring ceilings, intricate woodwork, and chandeliers that sparkled even in the daylight.Kane walked beside her, his hand occasionally brushing her back to guide her forward.“This place is so… beautiful,” Layla murmured as they reached the top of the main staircase.Kane chuckled, his gaze warm. “I’m glad you think so. And I’m glad you’re here to see it.”He led her down a quiet hallway to a door at the far end, which he opened to reveal a large, elegant room with soft cream colored walls, a massive bed, and floor to ceiling windows that overlooked the forest and mountains.The room was furnished simply but tastefully, with a comfortable sitting area near the windows and a small bookshelf stocked with a selection of novels and histories.Layla stepped inside, taking in the beauty of the space, feeling a swell of gratitude rise within her.She’d never imagined having a room like this, let alone in a place where she felt genui

Amelia’s mood was still simmering with resentment long after Kane and Layla had left the dining hall.She couldn’t shake the image of them strolling together through the gardens, of Kane’s attentiveness to Layla, his easy warmth that Amelia had never been able to coax out of him.She paced her quarters, her thoughts turbulent, replaying the morning’s events in a loop of irritation and jealousy.Suddenly, a faint rustling sound broke her focus. Her senses sharpened, and she turned toward the window, where a shadow moved just beyond the sill.A shiver of recognition traveled up her spine as a figure stepped into the dim light.Aiden.The former Alpha, dethroned and disgraced, stood before her with a hardened expression. His once, charismatic face was now marked by shadows and anger, his posture tense.He looked every bit the rogue he’d become, estranged, embittered, and brimming with rage.Amelia’s heart skipped a beat. She hadn’t expected to see him here, especially not now, so close t