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Author: Lady haven
last update publish date: 2026-03-16 17:27:11

For a moment after he asked the question, the room felt unnaturally still.

“How are you?”

I blinked.

The question caught me completely off guard.

I wasn’t expecting it. Not from him.

Jayden looked at Kael too, his brows knitting slightly in surprise. But Kael didn’t look at him.

His eyes remained on me.

Steady.

Unreadable.

Waiting.

The silence stretched longer than it should have. Long enough for my heartbeat to grow louder in my ears.

I lowered my gaze, suddenly very aware of the space between
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    The kitchen settles into a quiet rhythm soon after.There’s something grounding about it—the soft clink of bowls, the steady hum of the oven, the faint sweetness beginning to build in the air. Clair moves like she belongs here, like every corner already knows her, and I find myself falling into step beside her without thinking too much.“So,” she says, handing me a whisk, “areyou going to tell me how you landed here?”I let out a small breath, already smiling faintly. “I think that part’s… public knowledge at this point.”Clair glances at me, a flicker of understanding passing through her eyes. “The rejection.”I nod once.There’s no pity in her expression. No curiosity either.Just acknowledgement.Which, somehow, I appreciate more.“And?” she prompts, turning back to the bowl she’s working on.I hesitate for a second, then sigh softly. “And then came the university event.”“That sounds promising already,” she mutters.I huff out a quiet laugh. “It was supposed to be. Big presentatio

  • Rejected by my cursed alpha mate   Engaged?

    The kitchen feels different the moment I step in.Quieter than the hall. Warmer. Lived-in.There’s a faint smell of spices lingering in the air, something freshly chopped sitting on the counter, and the low hum of conversation drifting from somewhere deeper inside.I pause just at the entrance, fingers brushing the edge of the counter as I take a breath.Okay. Cake. Focus.But then—“…I’m telling you, it’s completely ill-fated.”I freeze.Voices.Two—no, three of them. Low, conspiratorial. The kind of tone people use when they *know* they shouldn’t be talking—but are enjoying it far too much to stop.I shouldn’t listen.I absolutely shouldn’t.…which is exactly why I don’t move.“How can someone like him be mated to someone like *her*?” another voice says, sharp with disbelief. “She doesn’t even know what being mated means.”There’s a soft scoff. “Exactly! It’s almost embarrassing. For him, I mean.”My stomach tightens.Oh.We’re talking about *me*.I stay still, barely breathing now.

  • Rejected by my cursed alpha mate   Cake?

    I wake up slowly.Not the usual jolt, not the chaotic scramble of thoughts and alarms and unfinished dreams—but a soft, unhurried drifting into consciousness. For a moment, I just lie there, eyes still closed, wrapped in a strange sense of calm.I slept well.That alone feels… rare.A small smile tugs at my lips as I stretch under the blanket, letting the quiet settle into me. No nightmares. No restless tossing. Just sleep—deep and kind.Nice.Too nice. My eyes flutter open.Sunlight spills across the room, warm and golden, and I squint slightly before reaching for my phone. Something feels off. Too bright. Too still.I unlock the screen.11:58 a.m.I blink.Once.Twice.“…what?”I sit up, staring at the screen like it personally betrayed me. I’m an early bird. I wake up before the sun has fully decided to exist. This—this is unnatural.“Wow,” I mutter, pushing my hair back. “Who am I?”Still, there’s no panic. No rush. Just a quiet surprise lingering at the edges. Today was breezy a

  • Rejected by my cursed alpha mate   Held my hand

    Liora’s pov:Ms Martha’s movement is like a prey encountering any possible predator but the minute her eyes land on us, “Oh dear. Apologies alpha.” She says immediately straightening. Swiftly move my hands away from his grip, instantly feeling empty. The room’s silence lifts in seconds, awkwardness filling the air. Why do I feel like a high school student caught by my teacher trying to make out with my boyfriend in a library? A blush immediately forms on my cheeks as o slowly brush a strand of hair from my face. “I just found the lights on in this room, hence wanted to take a look. Did not mean any interruption,” she says awkwardly. Mara please don’t embarrass me further. “There’s nothing you interrupted here.” I say softly. “I couldn’t sleep hence I just thought of finding a book.” I say waving the book shyly. Mara looks every bit unbothered. Was there a course on being this stoic and utterly unreadable, or is he just naturally gifted? For this entire place is so good at hiding th

  • Rejected by my cursed alpha mate   Not a dog

    Those silver eyes held me captive for what felt like eternity; neither of us looked away. He looked over me, standing tall with his arms stretched on either side of the couch, while I sat down with hands on my lap, holding the book and looking up at him, god this would be such a picture-perfect pose, except we are not that kind of couple. Hell, we are not even a couple. But that thought of intimacy pulls emotions in me. No matter what, he was still my mate, engraved in my soul. But fate has its own ways. “Why are you here?” He asks in his deep voice, that sends a shiver down my spine and electricity between my legs. Fuck. I swallow, pulling up my husky voice, “I couldn’t sleep.” I reply honestly.“Hmmm.” He says softly. And all the while still holding my stare. Okay. This continues even for another second. I shall let myself be misled into either meeting his fury or disgust, and in both senses, it means disregard. I already have a PhD and wouldn’t want to improve my accolades. So I

  • Rejected by my cursed alpha mate   Furry fury

    Sleep refuses to come to me tonight.It lingers at the edges, teasing, but never settling. Every time I close my eyes, his voice pulls me back.“Don’t give yourself too much credit.”The words echo again.And again.And again.I turn to my side, gripping the pillow as if I can bury the memory into it. It doesn’t work. If anything, the words grow sharper, clearer, like they are etched somewhere inside me.A dull ache spreads through my chest.Not sudden.Not loud.Just constant.Pressing.I shut my eyes tightly.Why does it hurt this much?I expect nothing from him. I *know* what he is. What I am. There is no illusion left to break. And yet… those words still find a way in.I turn onto my back.Then the other side.The sheets twist around me, mirroring the restlessness in my mind.“This is ridiculous…” I whisper.With a frustrated huff, I throw the covers aside and sit up.Enough.If sleep won’t come, I won’t chase it.My feet touch the cool wooden floor, grounding me instantly. I stan

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