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CHAPTER SIX

Author: Amal .A. Usman
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-06 04:34:09

I drop onto my bed with a heavy sigh, sinking into the plush mattress as my eyes trace the intricate crown molding on the ceiling. The evening shadows dance across the walls, matching the chaos in my mind as I wrestle with the impossible revelation that Prince Knox - my target - is my fated mate. My fingers absently twist the silver pendant at my throat, a nervous habit I've never been able to break.

"You're acting like finding your mate is the end of the world," Aria's voice cuts through my thoughts, sharp with disbelief.

I mentally roll my eyes, frustration building in my chest at her willful ignorance. "In case you've forgotten, we're here on Jax's orders. Having Knox as a mate doesn't just complicate the mission - it could destroy everything."

"By the Moon's blood, not everything is about Jax!" Aria's voice rises with unmistakable anger. "Face it - you're freaking out about this fucking mission because you've got feelings for him. That's it. That's the only reason." The words hit
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  • The Alpha Prince's Rejected Mate   CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

    KNOXThe clang of steel against steel echoes through the castle corridors as I make my way toward the family meeting, the sound of ongoing preparations for the binding ceremony filling every corner of our home. Servants rush past carrying armfuls of white silk and winter roses, their faces flushed with the constant activity that's consumed the castle since our engagement announcement. The scent of pine and cinnamon drifts from the great hall where workers have been planning the altar construction, mixing with the underlying tension that's been building all week.The ceremony preparations are moving forward steadily, though we still have time before the winter solstice. Still, the reality of what's coming makes Liam practically purr with satisfaction every time I think about it."Soon," he rumbles contentedly. "Soon she'll bear our mark, and there will be no more uncertainty."I push his voice aside, unwilling to admit how much I agree with him. A Crown Prince doesn't get giddy about h

  • The Alpha Prince's Rejected Mate   CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

    JAXThe fine crystal wine glass feels fragile between my fingers as I take another sip, letting the rich burgundy coat my tongue while my mind churns through countless possibilities. It's been too long since I last heard from Aubrey, and the silence gnaws at me like a persistent wound.My mahogany dining table stretches before me, polished to mirror perfection and laden with tonight's feast—roasted duck with cherry glaze, winter vegetables that cost more than most families see in a month, bread still warm from the ovens. All of it tastes like ash while uncertainty eats away at my carefully constructed plans.Has she seduced Knox as I commanded? Is she gathering the intelligence I need to bring down that bastard's defenses?The blade of my dinner knife catches the candlelight as I methodically cut another piece of duck, each slice precise and controlled. Control—that's what this is all about. Control over Aubrey, over the mission, over the ultimate destruction of everything Knox holds

  • The Alpha Prince's Rejected Mate   CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

    The kiss lingers on my lips like a brand, Knox's taste still flooding my senses. My wolf practically purrs with satisfaction, every nerve ending singing from the contact with our mate. The primal satisfaction radiating through my body makes me want to scream.How can my body betray me like this?Knox's thumb traces my cheek with devastating tenderness, his green eyes soft with an emotion that makes my chest ache. Before I can step away, before I can rebuild the walls that keep crumbling around him, he leans down for another kiss.This one starts gentle—a soft brush of lips that should be easy to endure. But the moment our mouths connect, something ignites between us. The kiss deepens, his hand sliding to cup the back of my neck, and my treacherous body melts into him like I'm starving for his touch.Being kissed by one's mate is inherently blissful—every werewolf knows this. The Moon Goddess designed us to crave our other half, to find completion in their embrace. But knowing the scie

  • The Alpha Prince's Rejected Mate   CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

    I stand before the ornate mirror in my chambers, adjusting the deep burgundy velvet gown I've chosen for tonight. The rich fabric hugs my curves perfectly, its elegant cut striking the right balance between formality and approachability. I've swept my dark hair into a sophisticated updo, leaving a few soft tendrils to frame my face.I look every inch the future Luna Queen.The irony makes my stomach turn.Tonight, I'll sit across from King Alexander knowing the truth. The man who ordered my family's execution will smile warmly at his son's mate, never suspecting that she's the sole survivor of his massacre. All those previous encounters—his paternal approval, his kind words about my place in the family—suddenly take on a sickening new meaning."Aubrey?" Knox's voice carries through the heavy wooden door, warm with anticipation. "Are you ready?"Ready to face my family's murderer over dinner? Ready to smile at the monster who destroyed my world?"Almost," I call back, my voice steadier

  • The Alpha Prince's Rejected Mate   CHAPTER THIRTY

    I force myself to smile as I accept the fresh roses Knox has delivered to my door, their crimson petals still damp with morning dew. The scent is overwhelming—sweet and cloying in a way that makes my stomach turn. But I cradle them carefully, letting appreciation soften my features as I breathe in their fragrance."They're beautiful," I murmur, glancing up at Knox through my lashes. The hope that flickers in his green eyes makes something twist in my chest, but I push the feeling down. "Thank you."His face lights up like I've just handed him the crown jewels. "I thought you might like the red ones better than the white," he says, stepping closer until his cedar and storm rain scent mingles with the roses. "They reminded me of your training leathers."The detail shouldn't touch me, but it does. He's been payin

  • The Alpha Prince's Rejected Mate   CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

    AUBREYI nod firmly, meeting Knox's furious green eyes without flinching. "I know exactly what I'm saying."The rage radiating off him is palpable, making the air between us crackle with tension. His jaw clenches so tight I can hear his teeth grinding, and his hands fist in the sheets like he's fighting the urge to grab me and force his mark onto my throat."Do you have any idea what you're doing?" Aria's voice explodes in my mind, sharp with disbelief and fury. "You're disrespecting the most sacred bond between mates! Marking isn't just tradition—it's completion, recognition, the physical manifestation of what the Moon Goddess herself created!""I understand perfect

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