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Author: Pixie
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VENUS

I blink in shock when Olivia speaks up for me. For a second, I think I misheard her. Did she just... clear my name?

Though we both suffered in Kyle’s hands, I didn’t expect it to change anything between us. Olivia’s eyes meet mine and she doesn't give me a warm look. Still, it feels like a truce.

I hope it’ll stay till the end.

Movement at the far end of the field catches my eye and Nile strides in with two bulky warriors behind him. My gaze automatically searches for Rowan.

He’s not there.

I frown. Where is he?

“The Alpha King is busy with a meeting,” Nile announces. “I’ll be handling your training for now.”

A collective groan rises from the group. The girls sound disappointed, like their favorite celebrity canceled an appearance. Even Olivia’s face falls.

“We’ll continue with the combat training,” Nile continues. “Find your partners and get started.”

I barely take a step when Alex jogs up to me, slightly out of breath.

“You’re late,” I tell him.

He grins, rubbing the back o
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  • Rejected Luna : Alpha's Promise, King's Claim   114

    VENUSBefore I can move, his hand gently brushes against my skin and hooks the clasp with practiced ease. I turn slowly, my pulse thundering in my ears.Rowan is standing close to me, his eyes locked on mine. For a split second, I think I see desire flicker in them. The air between us hums, charged with an electric feel that makes me feel aware of every inch of my body. I can’t stop wondering if he saw me earlier in the cave, on all fours, my butt facing him. My heart beats faster at the thought.He hands me my hoodie, snapping me out of my stupid thoughts. “Here,” he says simply.I snatch it quickly and turn away, pulling it on as fast as I can. The hoodie adds some warmth into my body that was freezing under the cold a few seconds ago. I walk out of the forest immediately ,leaving him behind. My chest feels tight and my heart is pounding so loud I can barely hear the crickets. ROWANThe early morning light filters through the tall windows of my office, spilling across the poli

  • Rejected Luna : Alpha's Promise, King's Claim   113

    VENUSHis words sink into me, and I swallow hard. The image makes my stomach twist. I’ve seen Sid walk back to the cabins completely clothesless after shifting, laughing like it was nothing. I’d always wondered how she could do that so easily. Maybe that’s what Rowan means. But I still hesitate, biting my lower lip in thought. He straightens and says coolly, “If you can’t do this, there’s no point wasting time. We’ll stop here.” He turns away.“Wait,” I blurt out.He stops but doesn’t turn back.“I’ll do it.”Rowan glances over his shoulder. I take a shaky breath and close my eyes, trying to steady my heart. My fingers tremble slightly as I lift the edge of my sports bra and pull it over my head. The night air hits my skin, making goosebumps rise across my arms. Then I slip off my pants, feeling every second of his silence like a weight pressing on me.When I finally dare to open my eyes, I catch Rowan watching me. His gaze trails down my body slowly and there’s something feral fli

  • Rejected Luna : Alpha's Promise, King's Claim   112

    VENUSBronze and Rowan exchange a quick look. That raises my suspicion. Then Bronze nods. “Yes.”My lips purse. That’s what I thought. I look at Bronze. “So…you were planning this?” I ask him while I feel Rowan’s stare on me. “I couldn’t just stand by and let you be tossed aside like this,” he says in a firm voice. “I know how much this training means to you, Venus. I’m not letting your dreams end here.”A small smile tugs at my lips. I nod. “Thanks… really.”But the feeling in my gut doesn’t go away. Why does it feel like he’s lying and there’s more to this? I don’t have any proof. So I let it go. For now.Rowan checks his watch. “I expect you to be on time for the midnight training,” he says sternly. Then he tosses his suit jacket over his shoulder and walks out of the office without a backward glance. —--------------------The forest is dark and still when I arrive, the only light coming from the moon hanging high above the trees. The air feels colder out here, brushing against

  • Rejected Luna : Alpha's Promise, King's Claim   111

    VENUSI clench my fist, my nails digging into my palm. His words feel like someone stabbed me. He’s acting like I’m a burden to the camp. Before I can sink deeper into dread, Bronze places his hands on my shoulders. “Listen,” he says, looking at me with something bordering between frustration and protectiveness. “Since Rowan stopped you from training at the field, I spoke to him. We came up with a different plan. But only if you’re okay with it.”I frown, glancing between them again. “What plan?”Bronze looks at Rowan. Rowan sits back, arms crossed now. “Look. You can’t train in the camp right now but I spoke to Rowan and he has agreed to train you separately but it has to be a secret.” Bronze explains. I stare at him in disbelief. “You spoke to Rowan?” I repeat slowly. The doubt in my voice is almost impossible to hide. I shift my gaze to the man in question. Rowan looks nonchalant as usual. Also extremely bored, as if he does not want to be here. “Don’t get it twisted,” he say

  • Rejected Luna : Alpha's Promise, King's Claim   110

    VENUS “What do you mean suspended? They can’t do this! This is unfair!”Sid’s voice practically explodes through her room the moment I finish telling her everything that happened at the meeting. She shoots up from the couch, her face flushed with anger. “I’ll talk to my mom about this,” she adds, pacing back and forth.Alex stands near the window, arms folded tight across his chest. His jaw is clenched. “This doesn’t make sense at all,” he mutters. “Why are they always cornering you, Venus? Out of everyone in that camp, it’s you they go after every single time.”I give a small shrug, staring down at the floor. “Because they probably don't like me. I’m the only one here without a wolf. It’s easy to blame me for things when I’m already… different.” I hate how sad I sound now. Sid turns to me sharply. “That’s absolute bullshit. You’re stronger than half those loudmouths in the camp. They just talk big and pretend to be powerful.”I want to smile at that, but it doesn’t come. My chest f

  • Rejected Luna : Alpha's Promise, King's Claim   109

    ROWANHe’s up almost instantly in his half-shifted form, his claws glinting under the dim gym light. He swipes his claws at me. I dodge his moves easily in my half-shifted form. They are sloppy. His strength is impressive, but his control is weak. He’s not used to this kind of power yet so he needs training to harness his power as a royal wolf. Bronze roars and lunges again. I let him attack me in his new form. When I’ve had enough, I catch his throat mid-charge. I don’t have much time to waste. He struggles under my grip, trying his best to fight it as my fingers tighten around his neck. With one arm, I lift him off the floor, his feet dangling in the air. Then I slam him against the wall. The sound echoes through the empty gym.“I know how Kyle found out Venus is my mate,” I say coldly. Bronze freezes on hearing that. His eyes return to their normal color and I see the fear in them clearly now. “You have no idea what you’ve started,” I continue. “Now that you opened your mouth

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