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Rejected by the Alpha — Chapter 13: The Ravine
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"The beginning," Adrian repeated, the words settling heavy and cold in his chest. "Who is this person? Who has been directing everything from the shadows?"Weston's expression remained grave. "Our scouts could not identify them directly," he said. "Whoever this is, they have been extremely careful, using intermediaries like Marcus and Garrick to keep their own identity completely hidden.""But there must be some clue," Cassian said, frustration evident in his voice. "Some pattern, some connection we can trace."Selena stepped forward, expression thoughtful. "The intercepted message mentioned something specific," she said. "A location. The old northern stronghold, abandoned since before I was born, back when my pack still stood strong. Whoever this hidden leader is, they appear to be using it as a base of operations.""I know that stronghold," Cassian said slowly, memory flickering across his tired features. "My father mentioned it occasionally, though always with strange reluctance. I
Reborn as the villain's obsession [MM romance] Rejected by the Alpha — Chapter 13: The Ravine
Adrian ran toward the eastern ravine, heart pounding, Selena close beside him. Warriors moved past them in organized formation, taking positions along the narrow rock walls that Cassian had chosen as their strongest defensive point."Stay close to the entrance," Selena instructed, voice sharp with focus. "Let them funnel through the narrow path. Do not rush forward carelessly."Adrian nodded, positioning himself where Cassian had directed, his heart hammering against his ribs as the first sounds of approaching footsteps echoed through the trees beyond the ravine. Fifty warriors, Marcus had brought. Fifty warriors against Blackmoor's smaller, hastily gathered force.Cassian appeared at his side moments later, already shifted partially into a battle-ready stance, dark fur beginning to spread along his forearms. "They're close," he said. "Remember what we planned. Control first. Power second.""I remember," Adrian said, though his voice shook slightly despite his best effort at composure
Reborn as the villain's obsession [MM romance] Rejected by the Alpha — Chapter 12: Preparing for War
Three days passed in a blur of training, planning, and careful rebuilding of trust. Adrian woke before dawn each morning, meeting Selena on the training grounds while the rest of the pack still slept, pushing his control and strength further with every passing session."Your power responds faster now," Selena observed, watching him complete a controlled transformation with practiced ease. "Fear used to trigger uncontrolled surges. Now you channel it properly, even under pressure.""I don't have a choice," Adrian said, wiping sweat from his brow. "Thorn Pack won't wait for me to feel fully ready."Selena's expression softened slightly. "No one is ever fully ready for war," she said. "But you have grown remarkably strong in a short time, Adrian. Trust that strength when the moment comes."Across the training grounds, Cassian worked with his warriors, his shoulder wound healing steadily despite his insistence on returning to active duty far sooner than the healer recommended. Adrian caug
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Adrian dropped to his knees beside Cassian, his transformed claws already retracting as fear overtook every other instinct. "Don't move," he said, pressing shaking hands against the wound on Cassian's shoulder. "You're bleeding too much.""I'm fine," Cassian said, though his voice was tight with pain, color already draining from his face. "Garrick, is he—""The warriors are chasing him," Selena said, kneeling on Cassian's other side, already examining the wound with practiced hands. "This needs proper treatment immediately. The cut is deep."The council hall had erupted into controlled chaos, warriors moving to secure the exits, others rushing to fetch the pack healer. Adrian barely registered any of it, his entire focus narrowed to the blood soaking through Cassian's shirt beneath his hands."Why did you do that?" Adrian asked, voice cracking. "Why throw yourself in front of me?"Cassian's eyes found his, pain-glazed but steady. "Because I couldn't watch you get hurt again," he said.
Reborn as the villain's obsession [MM romance] Rejected by the Alpha — Chapter 10: Race Home
They moved fast, cutting straight through the forest rather than following the longer, safer trails Cassian's trackers normally used. Adrian's legs burned with exhaustion, but he pushed through it, matching Cassian's pace step for step."How far ahead is Garrick?" Adrian asked, breathing hard as they ran."Half a day, maybe less if we hurry," Cassian said, his eyes scanning the trees ahead. "He has more riders. We have shorter ground to cover if we cut through the ridge instead of the main road."Selena ran close behind them, blade strapped tight against her side. "If Garrick reaches your pack first," she said, "he will already have a story ready. Lies polished and waiting.""He's had years of practice lying," Cassian said bitterly. "I should have seen it sooner."Adrian glanced at him. "You trusted him. That's not the same as being foolish."Cassian's jaw tightened, but something in his eyes softened at Adrian's words, however small the comfort was. They kept running, the forest thin
Reborn as the villain's obsession [MM romance] Rejected by the Alpha — Chapter 9: The Traitor's Letter
Cassian's expression darkened instantly. "Garrick," he repeated, voice tight with dawning suspicion. "Show me this letter, immediately."The tracker stepped forward, handing over a sealed piece of parchment, the wax stamp already broken from earlier inspection. Cassian unfolded it with visibly trembling hands, Adrian watching closely despite his exhaustion, Selena reading over Cassian's shoulder with narrowed, suspicious eyes.Cassian's face went pale as he read, anger and betrayal warring visibly across his features. "This confirms everything," he said, voice shaking with barely controlled fury. "Garrick has been in contact with Thorn Pack leadership for weeks. He knew about Adrian's bloodline before tonight. He knew, and he said nothing.""Read it aloud," Adrian said, pushing himself upright despite his lingering exhaustion. "I need to hear exactly what he wrote."Cassian's jaw tightened, but he nodded, clearing his throat before reading the damning words aloud. "'The heir has awake
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"And there's something else," Cassian said, moving closer again. "Your soul recognizes mine. Not just through the bond—it knew me before we met. Knew me and..." He tilted his head. "Pitied me.Why?Adrian's mind raced. He couldn't tell the truth. But Cassian would sense a lie through the bond.Half
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Accept?The glowing words hovered in front of Elian's eyes.YES / NOHis entire body went rigid.Around him, the Grand Hall had fallen silent.King Aldric sat frozen.The Archbishop looked moments away from declaring holy war.Several nobles stared at Cassian as though the Demon Lord had just deman
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