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CHAPTER 10

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ARIA

Cursed.

The word hung in the room like a sharp knife. My whole body went completely numb, and all the warmth drained from my face. I tried to keep breathing normally, tried not to react, but my chest felt painfully tight, every breath suddenly requiring more effort than it should.

So this was why.

The warding off gestures.

The strange behaviors.

‘ How did someone here know something about your past? ’ Laila’s voice came quietly in my mind.

‘ I don’t understand. ’ I replied to her.

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MIMI JAY

Knox did say he would handle it, and our Alpha King is in a total raging fury 🤬🔥 Judging by his hand wrapped around Lena’s throat, was she actually the one who started those rumors about Aria? If you’re enjoying the story far, add this book to your library right now, comment, like and support 🙏. See you in the next update, lovelies ❤️.

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  • ONCE REJECTED, NOW MATED TO THE ALPHA KING   CHAPTER 10

    ARIA Cursed. The word hung in the room like a sharp knife. My whole body went completely numb, and all the warmth drained from my face. I tried to keep breathing normally, tried not to react, but my chest felt painfully tight, every breath suddenly requiring more effort than it should. So this was why. The warding off gestures. The strange behaviors. ‘ How did someone here know something about your past? ’ Laila’s voice came quietly in my mind. ‘ I don’t understand. ’ I replied to her. My eyes shifted toward Knox. There was still no physical reaction from him but I could feel the raw, terrifying rage boiling so hot inside him through the bond. The pressure of it prickled against my skin. “ Say that again. ” he let out dangerously, his eyes never leaving Ethan’s. Ethan swallowed hard, clearing his throat nervously and forced the rest of the words out all at once. “ They are saying the Queen is cursed. That her mother died giving birth to her and that everyone in her old pack

  • ONCE REJECTED, NOW MATED TO THE ALPHA KING   CHAPTER 9

    ARIA Maya’s thumb gently brushed across the back of my hand as if trying to pull me back from the darkness. I slowly turned my head and looked at her properly. Worry filled her face so openly that it made something ache inside my chest. I had never told her what I had gone through. She probably thought this was just a moment of rude servants needing discipline. She didn't know it was a ghost coming back to haunt me, dragging me right back into the lonely girl I used to be. I swallowed hard against the suffocating knot rising in my throat. “ Let’s go, ” I whispered softly. For a moment, Maya didn’t move She just kept staring at me with that same worried expression. Her lips parted slightly like she wanted to say something but she closed her mouth and simply nodded instead. “ Of course, Your Majesty, ” she murmured gently. She rose from her kneeling position and helped me to my feet before smoothing her hands lightly over my gown to straighten the fabric. She walked ahead of me

  • ONCE REJECTED, NOW MATED TO THE ALPHA KING   CHAPTER 8

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  • ONCE REJECTED, NOW MATED TO THE ALPHA KING   CHAPTER 6

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  • ONCE REJECTED, NOW MATED TO THE ALPHA KING   CHAPTER 5

    ARIA The cheering stopped instantly. All eyes turned to where the voice had come from. I knew it was her even before I saw her. Victoria—Gamma of Dark Moon pack and Knox’s betrothed. When I had first arrived at the palace, I had heard whispers of Knox’s betrothal to her. Maya later told me the full story of how Knox had chosen to mark her and crown her as the Queen. I hadn’t let Maya see how much the revelation hurt me. But as I stared at her with fury burning in her eyes, I didn’t feel that hurt anymore. I felt possessive and ready to stand my place beside Knox as his fated mate and Luna Queen. I didn’t know where that feeling came from but I could feel Laila rising to the surface. ‘ Who does she think she is? ’ Laila snarled Victoria stepped forward, every inch of her radiating power and confidence, like a warrior entering a battlefield she already believed she would win. She dipped her head toward Knox in a shallow bow that felt more like formality than respect. “ Your Ma

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