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Ashley's POV

That voice, the bubbling way she said things—it slammed into me like a body punch to the stomach.

"Hey, how is he doing?" she asked, moving towards Zane, her eyes shining with interest.

As she talked, her gaze swept Zane's bedside, a mix of curiosity and something slippery that I could not quite read at this point. I caught the healer's eye briefly, wishing she could see it, but her face only darkened with concern.

"It's bad," she said, her head shaking. "The illness is reaching his heart. I fear it will get worse by tomorrow morning."

I stared at this stranger in awe. Who the hell was she, just waltzing in as if it was her place? And why did her voice sound so damn familiar?

I glanced at Jayden, hoping he would somehow say something, anything, but he remained still, staring at the healer talking to this interloper as if it didn't matter.

When I returned, the stranger had already begun preparing something in a tray, her fingers dancing in a spookily accurate way. "This'll
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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 12

    Ashley's POV"You're even cheaper than I thought!" Ella sneered, spitting as she spoke. Her grip on my wrist was tight, the air between us crackling with tension.She suddenly shoved my hand away, her eyes blazing with fury. "I don't have time to waste on a human-loving whore!"They stung like a slap, with each word striking hard. I gazed at her, trying to place her among the pack’s faces. Not the healer—Raven already took on that role. Not a servant, either. A mistress? Not on her life—she had too much authority for that.Her claws thrust forward, catching me unprepared. "You don't belong here, whore!" she screamed, charging at me. I dodged her, unsheathing my claws in defense, prepared to attack back.Just when we were about to bump heads with one another, Jayden came between us. "Ashley, no!" he ordered, voice unyielding and stiff, as if someone was preventing something from exploding within him.She was quick. I was grabbed by him as she leaped, her claws glinting in the darkness

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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 13

    Ashley's POVI stood stock still where I was when Jayden yelled out my name, my stomach knotting as I attempted to figure out what in the world he wanted now. My curiosity eventually got the better of me, so I went back to the room, opening the door. My jaw almost hit the floor when I saw what I did.That bitch Ella had Jayden by the balls, literally, her eyes locked on his with a nasty smirk. He was propped against a table right by his dying father, moaning like a dog in heat as she worked his crotch. His head tipped back, eyes squeezed shut, totally lost in it.“Bet you’re loving this, huh,” she purred, starting to pull her hand away.“No, Ella, go on, please," he begged, voice begging between the moans.I couldn’t stand it. I cleared my throat, loud enough to snap some shame into them. Ella's grin spread wider, but she glanced at me after she turned back around. Jayden however shifted uncomfortably, standing stiff and fussing with his shirt like a caught shoplifter."You called me,

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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 14

    Ashley's POVI stopped cold when Jayden’s voice called my name, my stomach knotting up. What the hell did he want now? My curiosity took over, and I walked over to the shore, my gaze irresistibly attracted to his. His face was cast in an expectant look as he waited there, his eyes daring me."What do you want?" I snapped, stepping back as his hands moved out toward mine. "What's wrong with you? Want to humiliate me some more?"He licked his lips, slow and dirty, like he wanted something dirtier than whatever Ella did to him in that room. It was disgusting, plain and simple.“Just hanging around, nothing special," he loosely drawled, moving toward me, his voice hoarse and rough. Devil it, his flirting persona was ripping me asunder in my brain, and my wolf—treacherous beast that she was—gave a satisfied growl way deep inside."No chance," I snarled, shuddering my head. "Go back to her… or him… your dad, I mean!" I stammered, my head malfunctioning at the feel of his warm hand stroking

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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 15

    Ashley’s POV“What the hell kinda pictures are you talking about?” I yelled, pissed off to my core. Jayden wasn’t just a jerk—he was reckless, throwing words around like they didn’t matter.Was he trying to blackmail me or what?His grin stretched wider in the dark room, moonlight sneaking in through a crack, lighting up his eyes with a nasty glint. He stepped closer, dropping his voice to a creepy whisper. “Oh, you know exactly what I’m talking about, Ashley,” he drawled, leaning so close his breath tickled my ear. “Those pics of our sweet little triplets.”My rage exploded, claws shooting out like knives. I lunged to shove him back, but he was too quick, snatching both my wrists in a grip that felt like steel. His claws dug deep into my skin, no mercy this time, slicing into my wrists.I wasn’t about to let this bastard see me flinch. “You’re fucking crazy, Jayden! Just admit it!” I spat.“Crazy? Yeah, maybe, but John ain’t the daddy of those kids!” he fired back.“What kids, Jayden

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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 16

    Ashley’s POVFirm hands gripped my shoulders, and a deep, calming voice cut through the dark. “Come with me, alright?”That voice sent a shiver racing down my back, freezing me in place. I couldn’t fight it, so I let the stranger guide me, already guessing it was a guy from his low whisper.We moved away from the room’s door, my legs wobbling like they might give out. Then I heard Jayden’s voice behind me. “Ain’t nobody here, Ella,” he said, followed by the door slamming shut.I kept going with the stranger, my feet sliding quiet over the cold stone floor. His touch was soft, no claws out, nothing like Jayden’s rough grip that tore into my wrists earlier. This guy’s hands felt soothing, almost kind, easing my skin as he led me through the shadowy hallway. Still, I was scared shitless, not even trying to break free, just praying I’d live to see my triplets again.The packhouse was dead quiet, most servants and guards clocked out for the night, except a few posted at key spots. The stra

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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 17

    Ashley’s POVI stared into David’s heavy eyes as he started spilling the tea. “She rolled up here years back,” he said, his voice low, like he was choosing his words real careful. “She was… weird, y’know, different.”“No shit,” I cut in, kicking myself right after and nodding for him to keep going.“She had this vibe, like you couldn’t look away,” he said, his gaze drifting off somewhere past me. “Then she demanded to see the Alpha. Jayden gave her a meeting, and…”He stopped, his face getting darker, and a chill hit me, my gut begging him to finish. He stretched his legs out, turning to me. “She straight-up said a crazy plague was gonna hit the pack, some wild sickness. Man, she was bold, her voice pissing off every elder in the room.”“And Jayden?” I asked, quiet, dying to know why he seemed so whipped by her.“Jayden lost his damn mind,” David said. “Thought she was a spy or some kinda threat. I told him to grill her more, but he wasn’t having it—wanted her dead that night. The eld

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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 18

    Ashley's POVDavid's words landed in the pit of my stomach, confirming the worst damn nightmare I'd ever had. My mind went back to when I'd last seen my triplets—little wiggling hands, their laughter echoing in my head. My chest tightened, heart racing so hard it would burst. I held my hand around David's arm, my nails biting into his flesh. "Tell me this ain't real, David! Tell me it's just a sick fucking dream!” I screamed, my voice raw and trembling.He slapped his hand across my mouth in an instant, his eyes huge, gazing frantically around the dark courtyard as if someone was about to pounce. "Shh, Ashley, shut up," he panted, his voice firm but soft. My wolf was seething with rage at me within, snarling to break free, but I tamed it, trying to compose myself." My breathing steadied, and David eased his hand, looking at me warily, as if he wasn't sure I'd be able to hold it together.“You know I'd die before I'd let anything happen to your kids, okay?" he asked, that low, smooth v

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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 19

    Ashley's POVThe pounding on the door would not cease, echoing and relentless, shaking me from my sweat-soaked daze. I stumbled to my feet, legs shaking from that disgusting nightmare still ravaging my mind—John tied up, my triplets wailing. The door swung open before I could reach for the handle, and two guards stood in the doorway, faces expressionless, eyes blazing into me as if I'd done something abhorrent."What the hell is happening here?" I growled, voice rough, trying to be stronger than I was. They just stood there, speechless, staring at me as if I'd done something wrong."Alpha Jayden wishes to see you, Ashley," one of them finally said, voice toneless, eyes never once breaking from mine. Ashley? They addressed me by name, not some kind of formal designation. I was taken aback, but I pushed it aside, more concerned with the here and now."Why? And what, no breakfast here?" I snapped back, trying coolness, but my mind was a whirl, heart thudding like a mad drum. The guards d

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  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 34

    Ashley's POV"Ashley!" a voice called out of the hallway, followed by thudding sounds on the hardwood floor.I was in the corridor, fighting with the stubborn creaky door knob, senses like a wolf set high in warning me to be careful. I stopped, my heart pounding, and turned around, gasping for breath, at who stood there. David, his green eyes glinting under dimly lit corridor lanterns, his face creasing into a smile that ran through my body in spite of the chill."Dammit, it's good you're back, Ashley," he said, but before he could say another thing, I hurled myself into him, embracing his neck with my arms tight, the scent of pine and sweat in full on. "Good to be home, David," I gasped, taking a step back to glance at him, his eyes boring into mine, with something unspoken.He slumped against the wall, loose but tight, the way a man with something to hide would. "Jayden let me out… for now," he answered, his own voice low, a flash of pain crossing his face. "How's Zane doing?"I st

  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 33

    Ashley's POV"Let go of my children, you sick freak!" a voice screamed, claws flashing in moonlight, ripping through rain-soaked air.I tried to lurch towards Jace and Rhea, my heart pounding, but my legs wouldn't budge, like I was stuck in quicksand. "Mama!" Jace screamed, his small hand reaching out to me, his voice trembling with fear.I strained more, screwed-up eyes, telling my body to change, but the world spun about me, as in a dream. "What the hell is happening?" I growled, my voice shaking, terror clawing at my chest."Help us, Mama!" Rhea screamed, her voice breaking, tears streaming down her face. Their bodies melted, turned to a shaking mist, as though they were being erased."No!" I bellowed, trying to reach them, but something—someone—just kept restraining me, a held-down hand restraining me. "Jace! Rhea!" I shouted, my voice shattering, as they moved towards the shining water and I couldn't move."No, my babies!" I wept, tears flowing from my face, even after they were

  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 32

    Ashley's POV"NO! Let them go, you son of a bitch!" I yelled, my raw throat, chest pumping as I sprinted in the rain, boots sliding in the mud. The creature in front of me had Jace and Rhea clutched in its hands, jerking them like dolls, its deformed arms moving too damn quickly.Thunderclapped, rain pounded the roofs, swallowing my screams. The monster stopped and turned to face me, its deathly pale, corpse-colored flesh radiating sickly every flash of lightning. "Why the devil would I let 'em go? You don't need these rug rats!" It spoke in a sneering snarl, baiting me."I need 'em, you monster!" I yelled, heaving through muck, legs burning. "Hold on, Jace! I'm going to get you!"The monster threw back its head, laughing, a sound like nails on a chalkboard. “You’re too slow, Ashley! Don’t worry, I’m taking ’em somewhere better!” Its endless limbs twitched, tightening around my kids."Better than their mother's arms? Let them go, now!" I shouted, running ahead, my heart pounding in my

  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 31

    Ashley's POVI stalked the length of the room, my boots scraping against creaking floorboards, my mind gnawing at Ella's recent actions. "She'll deny it, sure enough," I told Sarah, spinning to glare at her, her face crumpled with worry. "Did Ella and Zane get into an argument when you were away?”Sarah's eyes went blank, stunned. "I don't know, Ashley. I think we all fainted the second after she..." Her voice trailed away, as though too afraid to continue."Shut up," I cut in, firm, glancing around at the other healers stirring, faces sleeping, white in the dim light. I turned to Sarah, firm. "Keep this quiet. Last thing we need is the whole packhouse gossiping."She nodded, her own creases furrowed deeper with fear. "I'll do whatever you want, Ashley," she said to her, her voice raspy and shaking.It made sense now—Ella was involved in some dirty scheme with Zane. Was she collaborating with Liam, Daisy's boyfriend, to destroy the pack? Why would she do that? Yes, she was a healer an

  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 30

    Ashley's POV"That's your mess to clean up, Jayden," I snapped, stomping on him, my boots pounding on the plush carpet of his study. "I'm doing my damn job as a healer, but let's not forget you dragged me here against my will!”He grinned, spinning his chair so that he was facing me, his blue eyes glinting with that smug asshole vibe. "Not your problem? That's rich, considering the offer we made." He spoke in a slicing tone, as if daring me to protest.Deal? I gazed at him, a sinful, satanic gleam in his eyes, the same which turned my knees to mush prior to him thoroughly messing me up. "Oh, don't play dumb, Ashley!" he growled, moving a step closer to take up the distance between us, his movements purposeful, stalking. "Your triplets—mess up, and they're dead meat!""You're a piece of filthy shit, Jayden!" I spat back, my face only inches away from his, blood coursing, eyes blurring. "I don't have children, you asshole! When I was good, when I'd do anything for you, you kicked me out

  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 29

    Ashley's POVThere was no way I was going to lose Zane, not with Ella out there dying to prove to me my Silverbloom plan was crap. I leaned over him, my fingers moving fast, feeling for his pulse, his breath. He was as good as stable for a werewolf, but appearances didn't count. His skin was too pale, his chest not rising, and I could feel the life draining from him like sand between my hands."What can we do?" Sarah's voice cut through my hysteria as she entered the room, her eyes scanning me with concern.I spun to face her, desperate. "Get the herbs ready, quickly," I ordered her, my fingers pressed against Zane's chest, feeling his faint throb of life. I closed my eyes, focusing. "Wolf's bane, silver leaf, and…""Moon petal," Sarah finished, already familiar with the ritual.I shook my head frantically. "Fresh ones, Sarah. Come on!" My voice was strained, my heart racing like a damn drum.She ran off, her ancient legs pumping as if she were half her youth, the door slamming shut b

  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 28

    Ashley's POV"Aren't you risking your pack's lives with this?" Ella asked, her hand drawing patterns over Jayden's chest, slow and teasing, before she nipped at his cheek, her lips still there like she was marking her territory. Her eyes flicked to me, smug, daring me to say something.Jayden's gaze was on me, his look stabbing, and my flesh crawled. I hunched my head down, examining the plate before me, loaded with soft roasted meat, steaming carrots, and fluffy rice. I'd already ruined half the meat, and now I was tearing at the slow-cooked beef, pungent smell wafting into me.Anything to avoid Ella’s taunting stare and Jayden’s heavy look, stirring up memories of his betrayal—and those damn lies about me and David screwing in the woods, spread by Ella to paint me as the pack’s filthy whore.Jayden cleared his throat, his voice cutting through the tension. “I’m giving her a chance,” he said, standing abruptly, his chair scraping the floor. “I’m done here.”Everyone in the room spran

  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 27

    Ashley's POVI went back to the pack house, my head spinning from all that David had left on my plate. Liam, the Alpha of another pack, wasn't going to let Daisy's murder slide—hell, I wouldn't if someone killed the girl I was in love with. My instincts were screaming he'd be seeking vengeance, and Jayden's smug face sat near the top of his list. The thought sent shivers down my spine, but another part of my mind didn't give a care. Let this damned pack burn to the ground for all I cared, after they had discarded me five years ago like so much trash.Before the pack house's massive door, I stood stock-still, drinking it in. Workers strode by, carrying equipment, their boots kicking up dust. Warriors marched past in tight formation, swords clanking, beads of sweat falling as they practiced. The building hummed, noisy and alive, as if nothing was out of place. I knew better than that. Somewhere deep inside the plague ravaged the Oakwood Pack, infecting it from within, and no work could

  • I Am The Alpha's Rejected Mate    Chapter 26

    Ashley's POVWorry creased lines on my face as David faced away from me, his eyes vanishing into the darkness of his cell. I reached my hand out through the chilled metal bars, my fingers tracing his cheek, lightly, as if to pull him back from where he'd been. "What is it, David?" I breathed, my voice soft, hardly audible.The moment the words were out of my mouth, I cursed myself. Stupid question. The man was locked up, thrown into this damp, rotting cellar for Ella's fabrications that we'd screwed in the garden, painting us as some nasty pack sluts to get us out of the way. Of course everything was terrible—his life, his freedom, lost. My stomach twisted, rage and humiliation churning like a nasty cocktail.David's eyes became foggy, as if he were seeing something I was not. He breathed in deeply, then looked at me, his eyes still fixed somewhere over my shoulder. "There is a darkness smothering the pack, Ashley," he whispered, his voice barely making it past his lips. "The pack we

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