บททั้งหมดของ The Rejected Alpha Queen: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

Chapter 31 Ronan's POV The moment I stepped into my father’s office, the air grew heavier. The thick scent of aged wood and burning logs filled the room, but even the warmth of the fire couldn’t chase away the chill that settled in my bones.I shut the door behind me, bracing myself for the lecture I knew was coming. My father stood near his desk, his sharp gaze cutting into me like a blade."Is what Luka said true?" His voice was calm, but the edge beneath it was unmistakable.I exhaled slowly, meeting his stare. "Yes. But it’s not what it seems."His brow lifted. "Oh? You mean to tell me you weren’t ambushed by rogues? That Luka wasn’t the one who took care of them while you stood there, helpless?"My jaw clenched. "I wasn’t helpless. I would’ve handled it."He scoffed, shaking his head. "And yet, you didn’t."Frustration burned beneath my skin. "Father, one incident does not define my ability to lead. I have proven myself time and time again. You, of all people,, should know tha

Selene’s POV The tension in the room was suffocating. I sat at the long wooden table, surrounded by the alphas, Ronan at the head, Elias beside me, and Luka and Keiran across from us. The air felt thick, weighed down by the conversation we had just started. I cleared my throat, pushing aside the unease settling in my chest. “We all know what the prophecy says,” I began, keeping my voice steady. “Leo is looking for me, and if he finds out what I am before we’re ready, we’re at a disadvantage.” Elias nodded, his golden eyes sharp. “That’s why this information doesn’t leave this room.” His tone was absolute. “If word gets out, we’re vulnerable.” Ronan crossed his arms. “We need to make sure no one outside our inner circle gets wind of it.” Keiran leaned back in his chair, nodding in agreement, but Luka scoffed, shaking his head. “That’s assuming she’s even the one the prophecy is about.” His gaze flicked to me, unreadable, and I felt a cold prickle run down my spine. I clenche

Elias's POVThe air was thick with the scent of burning wood as I stepped into my home, the warmth of the fireplace doing little to ease the tension clinging to the room. The elders sat in a semi-circle around the hearth, their expressions grave.I closed the door behind me, my sharp gaze sweeping over them. “You summoned me?”One of the elders, Mathias, the oldest among them, nodded. “We need to speak.” His voice, though calm, carried a weight that demanded attention.I strode forward, taking the seat they had left open for me. “What is it?”Mathias exchanged a look with the others before clearing his throat. “There have been… deaths. Strange ones. Unexplained.”I leaned forward, my fingers interlacing. “Where?”“The outskirts of the clan,” another elder, Liora, spoke up. “We found bodies, mutilated, drained of blood. No signs of struggle. No scent of an intruder.”A cold unease settled in my gut. I prided myself on the strength of my sentinels and their ability to secure our borders

Elias’s POVThe air in the council hall was heavy with tension. The elders sat around the long wooden table, their expressions grim as they regarded me. The deaths at the border had shaken them, and while they sought answers, I had very few to give.“These killings cannot be ignored,” Elder Callum said, his voice carrying the weight of authority. “If we do nothing, we invite further attacks.”I leaned forward, my fingers tapping lightly against the polished surface of the table. “I understand the urgency, but we cannot act blindly. My sentinels are investigating, and I will personally see to it that we uncover the culprit.”Elder Mira frowned. “And yet, you plan to leave?”I met her gaze without hesitation. “I have pressing matters to attend to.”The murmurs among the elders grew louder, laced with distrust and curiosity. They wanted details, but I wouldn’t give them any. Not yet.Elder Callum leaned back, studying me. “You expect us to trust you when you won’t even tell us where you’

Ronan’s POVThe air was thick with tension as I stood at the edge of the border, my gaze scanning the darkened woods. The scent of blood had long since faded, leaving nothing but an eerie silence in its wake. My sentinels moved cautiously beside me, their senses sharp as they searched for any lingering traces of the attacker.Selene was at my side, her expression just as determined as mine. She shouldn't have been here, but trying to keep her away was like trying to command the tide to stop crashing against the shore, pointless and exhausting."See anything?" I asked, my voice low as I turned to my second-in-command, Adrian.He shook his head. "Nothing. Whoever did this was careful. No tracks, no lingering scent, no signs of a struggle beyond the bodies we found earlier."I clenched my jaw. Someone had slaughtered our kind, but they’d covered their tracks too well. That meant one of two things, it was either a rogue with a lot more intelligence than usual, or it was someone who knew o