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Chapter 74

Author: Ceejay
last update publish date: 2026-05-03 21:48:21
The maid soon returned carrying a silver tray with a teapot and two delicate cups balanced carefully on it.

She placed it gently on the table between them.

As instructed by Aria, she served Maida first.

Then, when she was about to pour Aria’s tea, her hands suddenly shook.

The cup tilted.

Hot tea spilled across the table and splashed lightly on Aria's gown.

Aria gasped softly and quickly reached for a handkerchief, dabbing at the fabric.

Luckily, it wasn't much.

"How dare you?" M
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  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 76

    Lady Mana straightened up after checking Maida one last time, then turned to face everyone in the room."She needs to rest. All of you should leave so she can recover comfortably."No one argued.Aria nodded slowly, wiping the last trace of tears from her face before turning away."Let's go." she mumbled to her friends.Lynn and Mariella followed closely behind her."I will have a quick word with Elder Gavin, then leave shortly." Cain said.Aria paused and looked back at him.Their eyes met.There was something unreadable in his gaze.She gave a small nod before turning again and walking out with her friends and Lady Mana.Elder Zaphi and Elder Namon exchanged brief glances before following after them, leaving the room quieter than before.Now, only Cain and Elder Gavin remained.Silence stretched between them.Heavy and tense.Cain's gaze slowly settled on Elder Gavin.Cold, sharp and dangerously hard."Have you lost your mind, Elder Gavin?" he asked, his voice low but cutting.Elder

  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 75

    Aria paced Maida's room restlessly, her friends standing behind her, watching with worried eyes.Her dress and hands were stained with Maida's blood. Though she was no longer crying uncontrollably, tears still welled in her eyes, threatening to fall at any moment.She didn't say a word.She just kept pacing.Her gaze never left Lady Mana, who was attending to Maida on the bed."Aria, just calm down. She will be fine." Lynn muttered softly."Yes, trust Lady Mana." Mariella added.Aria sniffed. "I know... but... she was poisoned."Lynn bit her lower lip, not knowing what else to say.Mariella pressed her lips into a thin line, her mind racing."What had happened during the time they were both alone?" she thought."Ria."Aria turned sharply at the familiar voice.Cain came rushing in— straight towards her.He looked dishevelled. His shoes were dirty, his clothes slightly rumpled, and even his hair was a mess like he had run all the way without stopping."Cain." Aria cried, her tears fina

  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 74

    The maid soon returned carrying a silver tray with a teapot and two delicate cups balanced carefully on it. She placed it gently on the table between them. As instructed by Aria, she served Maida first. Then, when she was about to pour Aria’s tea, her hands suddenly shook. The cup tilted. Hot tea spilled across the table and splashed lightly on Aria's gown. Aria gasped softly and quickly reached for a handkerchief, dabbing at the fabric. Luckily, it wasn't much. "How dare you?" Maida shouted, rising to her feet. Before anyone could react, her hand came down sharply across the maid's face. The loud slap echoed through the garden. The maid stumbled and dropped to her knees immediately. "Please forgive me, my Luna." she pleaded, her voice trembling. "You still dare to plead for forgiveness?" Maida shouted, fury flashing in her eyes. "Guards—" "It's okay!" Aria cut in sharply. Maida froze. "It spilled on me, not you, so you don't need to get so worked up." Ari

  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 73

    Maida sat quietly in her room, the silence wrapping around her like a second skin. Her fingers tapped lightly against the arm of her chair, her gaze distant but her thoughts anything but calm.Slowly, she stood up.Her shoes clicked softly against the floor as she walked toward a small wooden cabinet. It wasn't hidden, nor out of place, but just another piece of furniture in the room, ordinary to anyone who didn't know better.She paused in front of it.From the folds of her sleeve, she slipped out a small key, the metal glinting faintly under the dim light. For a brief second, she stared at it, then inserted it into the lock.Click.The cabinet door opened.Inside, she reached in and carefully pulled out a small wooden box—aged slightly at the edges, yet still well-kept. It was something she had brought along when she came to New Moon Pack after her uncle's letter to her.Back then, it had seemed unnecessary.Something she might never use.But now…Now, it felt like fate had finally

  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 72

    Aria was on Zilan's back, as they rode through the trees. The cool breeze swept past them, and for a moment, it felt as though Aria had forgotten everything that had happened earlier.Zilan ran for a few more minutes before finally arriving at an open clearing.Aria got down from the wolf and stared around."Where are we?" she muttered.Cain transformed back into his human form. "Follow me," he responded, grabbing her hand and pulling her gently as they strolled deeper into the clearing.Moments later, they arrived at a large spring that seemed to emit warm steam into the air."Wow," Aria gasped. "Is that—" She turned to Cain, who nodded with a smile."Yes. It’s a hot spring only known to my family."Aria giggled, immediately pulling off her shoes and heading toward the spring."Wait," Cain’s voice made her stop in her tracks."What?" she asked, turning back to look at him.He didn't answer immediately. Instead, he crossed the distance between them with fast strides."Pull off your cl

  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 71

    Aria exhaled slowly, her chest rising and falling as she tried once again to do what Lady Mana had instructed her to do.Her gaze remained fixed on Lynn as she stretched her hand forward, trying to summon the protective barrier around her.Nothing happened.A faint frustration crept into her eyes."I still can't…" she muttered under her breath.Lady Mana watched her quietly, then shook her head slightly. "You are trying too hard, Aria. You don't fir 3 your power to obey you. Be calm and relax."Aria frowned, taking in her words."Clear your mind," Lady Mana continued. "Do not think about failing. Just feel what you want to do. Heal... strengthen and protect."Aria nodded slowly. She tried again.Her fingers trembled slightly as she focused, but once again—nothing."I… I can't," she said, her voice softer now."Try again," Lady Mana instructed calmly.Aria inhaled deeply and gave it another attempt, but just like before, the barrier refused to form.A sigh escaped her lips.Then, inste

  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 22

    Kael walked through the path leading to the right wing, his steps slow, and calculated. Beta Thorne followed beside him, arms crossed, eyes scanning the open space ahead.They had just concluded their meeting and he was heading back to his wing to go about his Alpha duties.Then Thorne slowed. He g

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  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 23

    Night swallowed the forest whole– cold and dark. Trees swaying their branches gently in the direction of the wind.There was no moon, no stars. Only darkness– thick and heavy which was illuminated by the flames of the fire touch which flickered slowly in Beta Thorne's hand.As they passed through t

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  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 21

    The murmuring around the well slowly died down as Alpha Cain stepped forward with Aria beside him.His face was hard, his voice firm."This pack member will be buried at the pack burial ground," he said. "A proper burial will be done for the lost soul. He deserves peace and may his soul rest in per

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  • Rejected By One, Claimed By Another    Chapter 20

    A scream cut through the early morning air.It came from the eastern pathway– close to the communal well where pack members fetched water, both the left and right wing.People passing froze at the gruelsome sight in front of them."It's a body!"Within moments, footsteps thundered from every direct

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-22
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