Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rejected By One, Claimed By Another: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Chapter 2 Cara’s POV I thought it was over. I thought once Liam was gone that day, once the bruises Mateo had left on my skin had all healed, that it would be back to normal Of course, I was wrong. One of Liam's men showed up right in the cafeteria, He didn't mince words. " Liam feels sorry for what happened that day," the man said. Low voice. Deadpan. "So he bought new goods for you." Silence. My uncle stiffened beside me. His hand on the counter tensed. The man continued, “You need to go to the pack house” The tension in the room snapped like a whip. I didn’t even need to look at my uncle to know what he was thinking. Everyone here knew it wasn’t that fucking simple. No one—especially not a Wilson—gave out shit for free. “I’ll go with her,” my uncle said immediately. The man's face didn't change. "He said she has to come alone." Mateo gave a low, mocking laugh. "Of course she does," he sneered, stepping right in front of me, blocking my path. His eyes gleamed with

Chapter 4 : She is Mine Liam’s Pov I flipped them until one fell open to the page A photograph that was burnt. It’s Cara Black or “Alec Davis” I ran a finger over the image. The fire had almost annihilated it, but I'd managed to save it from the fire two years ago. Still, the edges were blackened, with a crack running through the image. But it didn't matter. I had found her. And this time, she wouldn't slip right through my fingers. A loud rap of knuckles against wood yanked me from my mind. One of my men knocked on the door, face etched tightly. "Liam, it's Cara. Her cousin and those guys are causing her trouble again." I felt rage jump through me like a live current. "And?" The warrior shifted uneasily. "As usual, she doesn’t hit back." I slapped the book closed. I knew Cara was strong. We’d faced each other so many times in the battle. Of course, I know she could kick those bastards ass. But this is her choice “Go there. Right now,” Boris demanded. “Stop this nonsense

Chapter 6 : A Twist Of Fate Cara’s POV I stood at the back of the mating ceremony. My heart, pounding. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. I glanced sideways at the influential family of Alphas; Alpha Marcus stood with another Alpha and his daughter, only adding to the burden of this moment. It was choking: the eyes of all outside, their expectations so thick in the air. Liam stood tall upon the stage, his voice strong as he addressed the crowd. “Shadow wood pack and Barry pack have taken care of each other's backs for a while, and now it is time to make it official. We will sign the mutual protection contract" he said in a firm, clear voice. The Alpha of the Barry Pack, with his entourage, had also looked quite shocked by this announcement Liam continued, ignoring the growing awkwardness. "And now, it is an honor to have you all here, witnessing the bond that will strengthen our packs," he said, eyes scanning the room with that usual unshakeable calm. “And I want to

Chapter 8 Liam’s Pov Cara was waiting for me, her arms crossed tightly over her chest, her eyes narrowing with confusion. “You better give me a reasonable explanation” I met her gaze, trying to keep my expression neutral. “I told you I am gonna have the mating ceremony today, right?” She huffed, her brow furrowing deeper. “Yeah, of course. with the daughter of Barry’s pack Alpha.” I took a step closer, my eyes searching hers for understanding. “I did not say that. I just told you I am going to have my mating ceremony.” And You are my mate, of course. I would choose you”She opened her mouth, but she didn't seem to know how to contradict me, and I took her by hand before she could say something. I took Cara to dinner with my family. As soon as we entered the dining hall, the air felt heavy. The large chandelier above lit up the long table, but it didn’t make the atmosphere any warmer. The only sounds were the soft clinking of silverware and the faint crackling of the fireplace.

Chapter Ten : The Hidden TruthCara‘s POVI watched as Alpha prepared to leave with Liam and his brothers. They were heading to Barry pack to discuss a mutual help treaty, and the atmosphere was tense with anticipation. Sophia appeared, her eyes flashing with annoyance.“Liam, you promised to train with me today,” she snapped, glaring at him “But now you are leaving.Liam, who was preparing to leave, overheard her. He glanced at Sophia and sighed. “I’ll train with you when I get back.”Sophia let out an irritated sigh, tossing her hair over her shoulder. “That’s not fair. You always put other things first. I need to train, Liam. If you’re not going to help me, someone else shouldLiam finally turned to her, his brows furrowed. “I said I’d train with you when I return, Sophia. It’s just one day. You can wait.”She scoffed and rolled her eyes dramatically. “Or you could just let Cara help me.”I blinked, caught off guard by the sudden mention of my name. Before Liam could argue furthe