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Jenna's POVThe next morning, the sunlight streaming through the cracked windows feels like a quiet promise of peace. Itโs been so long since I woke up feeling this rested. The sanctuary, with its quiet stillness, has worked wonders. Raina had given us access to almost every room in the place, though her grandmotherโs room was off-limits. โThat oneโs mine,โ sheโd said last night, her tone final. No one argued. She also showed us a trunk of her grandmotherโs old clothes, carefully stored away. โTake what you need,โ sheโd said, though her expression was reluctant, like each garment held a piece of her grandmother she wasnโt quite ready to part with. Now, as we gather in the main hall, Eleanor adjusts the sleeve of a blouse she picked out, a faint scowl on her face. โI never imagined Iโd wear a dead personโs clothes,โ she mutters. โBut here we are." Raina stiffens across the room, her face tightening. Greta notices and speaks quickly, smoothing the tension with a smile. โWell, itโs b
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Jenna's POVThe forest grows denser the deeper we move. The scent of damp earth and wild greenery fills the air, a sharp contrast to the stale atmosphere of human settlements. Thereโs an energy here, primal and unrestrained, that stirs something deep within me. We finally stop in a small clearing, sunlight dappling the mossy ground. This is far enough, I decide. โThis is the spot,โ I say, turning to the group. Eleanor is already tugging off her borrowed shirt, a wicked grin on her face. โI donโt know about the rest of you, but Iโm tired of wearing someone elseโs clothes." Raina shoots her a sidelong look but says nothing. Caleb and Greta follow suit, their movements efficient and practiced. It feels natural, shedding the remnants of human normalcy to embrace who we are. Mia hesitates.I notice the way her hands clutch at the hem of her sweater and the uncertainty in her eyes. โItโs okay,โ I tell her gently. โTake your time." She nods but doesnโt move. Eleanor notices too. โMia,
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Jack's POVThe day starts slow, the lingering exhaustion from training is still clinging to the muscles, but weโre used to that. It's the quiet that feels strange today. After all the noise, the shouting, and the physicality of our lessons, the house feels almost unnervingly still. Violet is inside with the younger ones, settling them into a kind of routine, while the rest of us are scattered around the clearing, checking gear, sharpening weapons, and keeping an eye on the perimeter.I donโt know why it hits me today, but I can feel itโthe tension in the air, the prickling sense that something is off. Maybe itโs the calm before the storm, or maybe itโs just the lingering thoughts of our strange neighbors. I donโt trust them, not in the slightest, but I canโt figure out why. And just like that, a knock comes again. Soft, tentative. The doorframe seems smaller with the weight of my unease pressing down on me, but I push it aside, my face carefully neutral. The townโs starting to feel l
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Jenna's POVThe walk back to the house is steady but quiet, the weight of our survival sinking in. The forest feels alive in a way that stirs something deep in my chest, the primal part of me that feels most at home out here. But even the wild has its dangers. The Council, the huntersโthey could be watching.When the house comes into view, the tension eases just slightly. Mia walks beside me, her white fur shimmering faintly under the dappled sunlight, before she shifts back into her human form. Her cheeks are flushed, and despite the exhaustion, thereโs a proud spark in her eyes.โYou did well today,โ I tell her, my voice quiet but firm.She glances at me, a smile tugging at her lips. โIt feels... different now. Like Iโve found a part of myself I didnโt know was missing.โโYou have,โ I say, resting a hand on her shoulder briefly. โAnd now, youโll only get stronger.โ She has to be; the world that we live in requires that of her, even though she could be considered a little young. Gre
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Jennaโs POVEleanor takes a breath, absorbing the information. โThe area around here,โ she says cautiously. โAny packs? Anything out of the ordinary?โSilas is quiet for a moment, then he replies in a low, thoughtful tone. โThis might be a little too timely to be coincidental.โEleanorโs stew narrows, her shoulders squaring as she asks, โWhat is it?โโEarlier today, my wife and I went to say hi to our new neighbors. The empty house that hasnโt been occupied in decades finally got lived in. When Hannah and I heard voices, we decided to go say hi. It turns out itโs a battalion of peopleโmen, women, and children.โโWhat?โ Eleanor gasps.โWe are just as shocked as you are,โ Silas says wryly. โWe tried to get information out of the one who appeared to be the leader without being too direct. But he only gave us smart answers. Iโd wanted to let him know we were no threat, but then again, we have to be careful too. Canโt do anything that'll get my wife killed.โ Silasโs last statement is pitch
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Jennaโs POVThe room feels unusually still as I sit on the edge of the bed, the weight of the dayโs tension still hanging in the air. Itโs quietโtoo quiet. The kind of silence that presses in from all sides. The kind that fills a space with thoughts, memories, and emotions that I donโt always want to face. But I donโt have a choice.I try to focus on the faint glow from the bedside lamp, the soft hum of the air around meโanything to drown out the nagging feeling that keeps gnawing at the back of my mind. The decision to wait a few days feels right, but thereโs a part of me thatโs still restless. The council is out there. Always hunting. Waiting. And I canโt shake the feeling that weโre running out of time.A soft knock on the door breaks my reverie. My heart skips, but I push the nerves down, trying to keep my composure.โCome in,โ I call out.The door creaks open slowly, and I turn to see Raina standing there. Her usual easygoing smile is absent tonight. Instead, her expression is g
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Jennaโs POVThe warm glow of evening light bathes the living room, softening the edges of the worn-out furniture and casting long shadows against the walls. The mood is light for once, laughter bouncing off the walls like it hasnโt in weeks. Caleb sharpens his knife at the corner of the room, the rhythmic scrape against the whetstone almost soothing. Greta lounges on the couch, shuffling a deck of cards with practiced ease. Mia giggles on the floor as she carefully stacks the cards into a lopsided tower. Eleanor sits in an armchair by the window, stitching up a tear in her jacket, her hands steady despite the dim light. The atmosphere feels almost normal, like weโre just a group of friends passing time. For a fleeting moment, the weight of everything weโve been through seems to lift. Almost.Raina stands apart from the rest, leaning against the doorway with her arms crossed tightly over her chest. Her eyes are distant; she doesnโt join the conversation and doesnโt laugh or smile. Wh
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Jennaโs POVThe sound of quiet footsteps leads me to the back porch, where I find Greta sitting alone, her back resting against the wooden railing. The last light of the setting sun paints the sky in soft oranges and pinks, but her gaze is distant, as though sheโs looking at something far beyond the horizon. I hesitate for a moment before stepping outside. The cool air wraps around me, carrying with it the faint scent of pine. Greta glances over her shoulder as the door creaks behind me, her expression neutral but not unwelcoming. โMind if I join you?โ I ask.โSuit yourself,โ she replies, shifting slightly to make room. I sit down beside her, my legs stretched out, hands resting on my knees. For a while, neither of us speaks, the silence between us filled with the faint rustle of leaves in the breeze. โTalking about Raymond earlier,โ I start, breaking the quiet, โit made me think about the inn. I guessโฆ I wanted to know how you really feel about everything that happened." Greta e
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ALPHA REJECTIONย ย ย Chapter 219
PrologueJennaโs POVThe house is a haven of warmth and calm, filled with the low hum of contentment. Outside, the world continues to bustleโthe sounds of childrenโs laughter echo through the air, accompanied by the chatter of pack members as they go about their tasks. Weโve built something here, something beautiful, and I never imagined it would feel like this. I sit in a sturdy chair by the window, my feet propped up and my swollen belly cradled gently in my hands. It's almost timeโour child is growing inside me, and the thought brings a mixture of joy and anticipation. The days are passing slowly now, each one bringing us closer to the arrival of our little one. And with Jack by my side, I know we can face whatever the future holds. I hear footsteps approaching and look up to see Mia standing in the doorway, a soft smile on her face. She holds a bowl of warm water and a cloth in her hands, her expression a mix of eagerness and affection. โJenna,โ she says, her voice light. โI wa
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Jennaโs POV The next morning, I find Veronica standing by the edge of the clearing, her silhouette framed by the soft light of dawn filtering through the trees. The previous day had been filled with lots of hugs of goodbye. I had witnessed people cry as they'd embraced and promised to stay in touch. Greta had decided to return to her inn and rebuild it again. She had enjoyed the thrill of fighting and was glad that she was on the right side of history, but she needed to rest, and she couldn't think of a better place to do it. Raina and Caleb, though, had chosen to stay with us. And I was more than happy to still have them. Veronica looks serene despite her exhaustion, her posture as graceful as ever. Itโs a sight that brings a pang of nostalgia to my chest, a reminder of the countless hours weโd spent together training, laughing, and sharing dreams of a better future. I approach her slowly, hesitant for reasons I canโt quite articulate. She notices me immediately, her lips curvi
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Jackโs POV โAre you both joined together by the hip?โ Raina asks as she approaches Jenna and I. Jenna lets out a low chuckle as she disentangles from me and moves towards her friend to warmonger in a hug. โWe did it!โ I hear her say as she continues to stay in her embrace. Raina rubs her back fondly, returning Jenna's hug with a soft, sad smile. โWe did it, even though we're no longer complete.โ Jenna steps back and looks at Raina, whose eyes are now wet with tears. โThe last thing I expected was Eleanor's betrayal.โJenna's shoulders slump in sadness as she nods. โAt least we still have Greta and Caleb.โRaina smiles again as she clasps Jenna's hands in hers. โAt least we still do.โ As they continue to talk, Caleb and Greta join them, and I decide to step away and give them the privacy to talk and reunite. As soon as I am a considerable distance away from the group, Zephyr approaches me with a calm but deliberate stride, his golden eyes steady and unreadable. He stops a few f
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Jackโs POV Jenna has returned to the women, helping them with whatever she can and rationing the last of our supplies. I watch her, marveling at how far sheโs come. Sheโs not the same woman I foolishly rejected all those years ago. Jenna has always been brave, but now sheโs a force to be reckoned withโa leader in her own right. Her quick wit and relentless courage have saved me more than once, and I know, deep down, that I owe her more than just my life. As she laughs softly at something Raina says, my chest tightens with a mix of pride and longing. Maybe I needed to be stupid enough to let her go back then to realize what Iโd lost. Maybe my reckless decision to reject her wasnโt just a mistake but a painful lesson I had to learn to truly see her worth. And gods, sheโs worth everything. I watch her for a moment longer, my wolf pacing restlessly within me, yearning to be close to her. The thought of spending the rest of my life with herโof building something lasting when all this
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Jackโs POV The forest is quiet, save for the distant rustle of leaves and the occasional crackle of the embers still smoldering behind us. The air feels heavy, laden with the scent of ash and smoke from Violetโs pyre, and though her flame has burned out, the weight of her memory lingers. I catch sight of Jenna standing with Raina and a few of the other women. They're all talking and laughing, their voices ringing out steady and true. The sound of it makes my heart warm. We might have experienced our own loss, but we had emerged victorious. Jenna is beautiful in a way that makes my chest ache, her blonde hair catching the light and her shoulders held high despite the exhaustion I know sheโs feeling. Sheโs always been like that since we met againโstrong, unwavering. My anchor in a storm I was too blind to see for years. As I watch her, my mind drifts back to the look in her eyes earlier, when I spoke about Violet. It wasnโt judgment or anger I saw there, but confusion. Maybe even
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Jenna's POVThe trek through the forest is quiet, somber. Jordan carries Violetโs body in his arms, his face set in a grim mask of determination. None of us speak, but the weight of what weโve endured is palpable. Every step away from the battlefield feels heavier than the last.We find a small clearing as the sun begins to rise, its pale light filtering through the trees. The others gather around, their expressions weary but resolute. Zephyr and his peopleโno longer strangers but alliesโstand a respectful distance away. Even Veronica, her frailty evident as she leans against Zephyr for support, watches silently.Jordan kneels, carefully laying Violetโs body on the grass. He brushes a strand of her hair away from her face, his hands trembling. โIโm taking her home,โ he says, his voice raw. โShe deserves to rest where she belonged.โFor a moment I wonder whether he even remembers that there is no home for now. โJordanโฆโ Jack steps forward. โCarrying her all that way isnโt practical. I
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Jennaโs POVAs we prepare to leave the hideout, I look around, still in utter disbelief that it's really over. Blood stains the ground, and the metallic scent of it lingers in the air. The bodies of the council elders lie scattered, their once-mighty forms now lifeless and cold.Violetโs lifeless form rests where she fell, and though I ache to go to her, to pay my last respect, something else draws me forward.Eleanor.Sheโs still kneeling where we had chained her. She doesnโt look up as I approach, her head bowed, her long hair falling in a curtain around her face.Sue doesn't look up, nor does she say a thing as I approach. I watch her, my heart acting as I recall all that we had been through together. I remember the first day I had arrived the shelter, saved by a wonderful woman by the name Caroline. A kind human that I'd never forget. When I had gotten to the shelter, Eleanor had been one of the sheltered women who had been introduced to me. I had known as soon as I saw her that
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Jennaโs POVThe laughter of the elders grates against every nerve in my body, but itโs Jordanโs raw cry that truly shatters me. The sound of his grief echoes through the chamber, cutting through the taunts and jeers like a blade. Violetโs lifeless body lies in his arms, her sacrifice an unbearable weight on all of us. โGet up, Jordan,โ Jack commands, his voice cold and fierce. His hazel eyes are fixed on the elders, blazing with an anger Iโve never seen before. โShe gave her life for this fight. Donโt let her sacrifice be in vain.โ Jordan doesnโt respond at first, his shoulders shaking as he clings to Violet. But then, something shifts. A low growl rumbles from deep within his chest, growing louder until it fills the room. He lifts his head, his eyes no longer just filled with sorrow but something far darkerโpure, unrelenting rage. When he speaks, his voice is guttural, barely human. โYouโll pay for this.โ The ground beneath us trembles as Jordan rises, Violetโs body lifelessly la
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Jennaโs POV The battle rages on, each moment more chaotic than the last. The air crackles with energy, the shouts and snarls of my pack mixing with the mocking laughter of the council elders. Blood stains the ground, and the scent of it makes my stomach churn, but I canโt let myself falter. Jack fights with the ferocity of a true Alpha, his hazel eyes blazing as he clashes with the leader of the council. She meets his every move with a smirk, as though sheโs toying with him, her power radiating in waves. Nearby, Jordan fights with an unmatched intensity, his movements fueled by both desperation and determination. Heโs holding his own against a wiry elder, but I can see the strain in his stance, the exhaustion creeping into his limbs. โJordan, fall back!โ Jack shouts, his voice commanding even amidst the chaos. But Jordan doesnโt retreat. He presses on, his strikes fierce but reckless. I canโt blame himโhis daughter had not only betrayed her own pack but had been chained and kept
