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2025-06-08 01:01:12The knock was soft, followed by the quiet creak of the door opening. A maid entered with a tray, steam rising from the food as the savory aroma filled the room.
Mason nodded, and she gently placed it on the table before disappearing with silent efficiency.
Nina was still curled on Aria’s lap, her tiny arms looped around her neck like she was afraid she’d vanish again if she let go.
“Nina,” Mason said gently, though there was an edge of authority in his voice, “Aunt Aria needs to eat. How can she do that if you’re glued to her like a baby koala?”
He reached out to scoop the child into his arms, but she clung tighter, burying her face against Aria.
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Saving My Rejected Mate 51. The Boldest Thing
Just as Shaman Orun had promised, the herbal tea and lavender candle worked like a charm. Aria drifted into sleep almost the moment her head touched the pillow. Her breathing slowed, evened out, and her features softened, momentarily free of the burden she carried. She was at peace.Mason sat a few feet away, hunched over his laptop on a nearby chair, fingers tapping on the keyboard—but his eyes kept betraying him, darting toward the sleeping woman. He told himself to focus, but her presence tugged at his attention like a string pulled tight.She looked too still. Too quiet.[The more you believe something will go wrong… the more you invite it to happen,] Amarok, his wolf, warned in his mind.[You’re right,] Mason replied with a mental sigh. [No more feeding the fear.]He shut the laptop and switched to his tablet, relocating to the empty side of the bed, close enough to watch over her without hovering. He opened a report and tried to read it, letting the words pull him back into lo
Saving My Rejected Mate 50. Indebted
Aria waited, watching Mason closely, expecting him to elaborate on his earlier statement. But the answer never came.Instead, he nodded toward something behind her.She followed his gaze, turning slightly in her seat to glance over her shoulder. Down by the shoreline, Shaman Orun was surrounded by several people, all busy unloading bundles and crates from a long wooden cart.“What are they doing?” she asked, as she brought her fork to her mouth again.“They’re setting up for your ritual,” Mason replied calmly.Aria blinked, chewing thoughtfully. “I didn’t think it would require that much effort and preparation.”“They rarely are,” Mason said, watching with her as the scene unfolded below. “But your case is… unique.”They both silently observed as the group began arranging stones into a large circular formation. In the center of the circle, they built a small bonfire, layering different types of leaves and flower petals in a careful, almost ceremonial pattern around it. Two other peopl
Saving My Rejected Mate 49. Better Chances
Everyone stared at the door Shaman Orun had just walked through, stunned into a collective silence. No one seemed brave enough to speak first—either lost in thought or too embarrassed to address what had just been said.Finally, it was Mason who broke the tension. “Cecil, can you stay with Aria for a while? I need to talk to Nina and explain that she can’t come in here or sleep beside me tonight.” He sighed and muttered under his breath, “Let’s pray she doesn’t throw a fit.”Cecil gave him a sharp nod. “Go. I’ve got her.”Mason turned to Julian next. “Tell the staff to bring our dinner up here. Aria and I won’t be joining everyone downstairs tonight.”Julian gave a playful salute before glancing at Aria. “Got any special requests for dinner?”Aria smiled faintly. “I’m fine with anything. I don’t want to be a demanding guest.”Julian nodded and made his way out.Once the door shut behind him, Cecil let out a breath and sat beside Aria, her face painted with concern.“Are you sure it’s
Saving My Rejected Mate 48. Physical Touch
Aria stirred awake to an unfamiliar scent, earthy, sweet, and sharply peppery, that stung her nose and made her eyes well up with sudden tears.She blinked rapidly, her vision adjusting to the smoky room. As her senses returned, she spotted a figure moving rhythmically around the room.It was Shaman Orun, gliding silently with a bundle of burning sage in one hand, murmuring words in a language she didn’t recognize. The smoke curled like ghostly ribbons through the air, swirling around the edges of the room.Then her gaze landed on Mason. He was standing quietly in one corner, his eyes closed, a similar bundle of sage in his hands.Aria slowly pushed herself upright, but the moment she
Saving My Rejected Mate 47. A Fortress
Cecil and Julian strolled into the dining room not long after, laughter trailing behind them. But Aria’s brow rose the moment she spotted Cecil, hair damp with sweat, her cheeks still flushed from exertion.Cecil caught the look instantly and chuckled as she grabbed a glass of water.“Don’t worry, I wasn’t chased by wolves or anything. We just had a little sparring match after our morning jog... around the rooftop,” she said, pointing her thumb at Julian.Julian puffed his chest and flexed dramatically. “She’s a beast, your assistant. Where do you even find someone like this? I need one too, maybe with slightly fewer uppercuts though.”Cecil rolled her eyes and gave hi
Saving My Rejected Mate 46. His Plan
Aria pulled away the moment Mason deepened their kiss, her breath hitching as she broke the connection. His brows furrowed, confusion flickering in his eyes.“I—I’m sorry,” she whispered, her voice shaky. “That was… beautiful. Too beautiful. But we shouldn’t… not here. Maybe… maybe not at all.”She quickly shifted from his lap, sitting upright on the edge of the sofa, her hands trembling slightly as she brushed them over her thighs.Mason blinked, trying to ground himself. “Is something wrong?” he asked, carefully, not pushing, just wanting to understand.Aria gave a bitter, quiet smile, one that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “You
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