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Leo’s POVThe bright sun rays in my office cast long shadows across the walls, the air thick with the scent of aged whiskey and burning wood from the fireplace. I leaned back in my leather chair, my fingers lazily drumming against the polished oak desk as Mr. Bloodmoon sat across from me, looking as smug as ever.I studied him, my lips curling into a smirk. "So tell me," I began, swirling the whiskey in my glass. "Why exactly didn’t you attend the meeting at the White House? You do realize the other Alphas will find it suspicious?"Mr. Bloodmoon exhaled slowly, adjusting the cuff of his sleeve like the question bored him. “I have better things to do, Leo,” he said smoothly.I chuckled darkly. “Better things? Like what? Plotting behind the council’s back? Playing puppet master while your son blindly follows your orders?" I leaned forward, my amusement never faltering. "What do you think Keiran will do when he finds out the truth? That his own father is the villain in this entire mes
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Nelly’s POVI sat in the tub, letting the hot water scorch my skin as I held back the tears. Crying had never been an option not in my life, not in the world I had come from. In the auction room, we were taught to be silent. Any sound, any whimper, any sign of weakness, and they would slit our throats. I had seen it happen. Girls who dared to cry, to beg, to plead for mercy some had their throats cut open right in front of us. Others were buried alive.I had learned to keep it all inside.But Keiran had ruined that. He had stirred something inside me, something I had long buried.Pain. Anger.I clenched my jaw, gripping the edges of the tub. My body ached, not from the heat of the water, but from the memories clawing their way to the surface. I hated this feeling. I hated that he had made me feel it again.A sharp ringing jolted me from my thoughts. My phone.I exhaled, steadying myself before stepping out of the tub. Water dripped from my body as I grabbed a towel and wrapped it
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-28The Rejected Alpha Queen 23
Ronan's POV I pulled into the driveway, cut the engine, and stepped out of my car. The cool night air did little to clear my mind as I made my way toward the house. My thoughts were still tangled with everything I had learned from today’s meeting.There was too much at stake.The house was quiet, the kind of silence that felt unnatural, like it was waiting for something to happen. I ascended the stairs, each step measured, my mind still working through the implications of what was coming.Stopping in front of Selene’s door, I knocked.“Come in,” she called.I pushed the door open and found her sitting on the bed, a thick, ancient-looking book resting on her lap. She barely glanced up as I entered, too focused on whatever she was reading.“What book is that?” I asked, crossing my arms as I leaned against the doorframe.She flipped a page before answering. “An old text your mother gave me to study.” Her eyes lifted to meet mine, a hint of confusion in them. “I don’t know why.”I f
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-28The Rejected Alpha Queen 24
Keiran's POV I woke up to the sound of my phone vibrating on the nightstand. My eyes were still heavy with sleep, but the persistent buzzing forced me to reach for it. Blinking against the dim morning light filtering through my curtains, I unlocked the screen and saw the notification from Ronan.Meeting at my house today. Compulsory for all young alphas.I exhaled sharply and let my phone drop onto the bed. Another meeting. Another pointless discussion about the war that was inevitable.Running a hand over my face, I sat up and swung my legs over the edge of the bed. The room was cold, but it was nothing compared to the chill settling in my chest. My father had missed the previous meeting, and that alone was enough to raise suspicions.I pushed myself up and headed to the bathroom, letting the cold water wake me up completely. By the time I was dressed, I felt more alert, but my mind was still tangled with thoughts.When I made my way downstairs for breakfast, I found Nelly alr
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Ronan’s POVThe air was thick with tension as the young alphas began arriving one by one, their footsteps echoing in the grand meeting hall of my estate. I stood at the head of the room, my hands clasped behind my back, eyes scanning each new arrival. Today wasn’t just another discussion about rogue attacks or territory disputes, this was bigger.Some of them had no idea what was coming.Others suspected.Either way, this meeting would change everything.I kept my expression neutral as Elias strolled in first, his ever-present smirk in place. He nodded at me before his gaze flickered to Selene, who sat quietly at the far end of the table. She had barely touched her food from earlier, and I could sense the unease rolling off her in waves.Good. She needed to be alert.The door opened again, and in walked Luka.I straightened, my posture rigid. Unlike Elias, Luka didn’t bother with pleasantries. He was one of the few alphas who made it clear he didn’t trust me, and I wasn’t parti
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-09The Rejected Alpha Queen 26
Selene’s POV The room feels like it’s closing in on me. My pulse hammers in my ears, drowning out the murmurs and gasps that ripple through the gathered alphas. Ronan’s words echo in my mind, over and over, refusing to settle.Me?I blink rapidly, trying to process what I’ve just heard. This must be some mistake. Some cruel joke.A female alpha?One who is meant to unite all the clans under her rule?It’s ridiculous.I force my lips to part, to deny it, to tell Ronan he’s wrong. But the words won’t come. Deep down, beneath the shock and disbelief, something else stirs inside me—something unfamiliar, something terrifyingly right.But before I can make sense of it, the heavy double doors swing open.Ronan’s Mother Steps InThe room falls into stunned silence as Ronan’s mother strides in. She moves with a kind of effortless authority, her presence alone commanding respect.Her gaze sweeps over the room before settling on me.“I see the truth is finally out,” she says smoothly, her
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Selene’s POVI sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the flickering candlelight on the nightstand. My fingers curled around the edge of the blanket as I tried to steady my thoughts. How could this be happening? How could a rejected Luna, an exiled woman like me, be the one destined to fulfill a prophecy?The weight of it all pressed down on me, suffocating and relentless. I had spent years believing I was nothing—cast aside, unworthy, broken. And now, I was supposed to be the chosen one? The thought was laughable.A sudden knock on my door pulled me from my spiraling thoughts. My heart lurched in my chest. Who would visit me this late? Taking a deep breath, I rose from the bed and walked over, hesitating only for a moment before opening the door.Ronan stood there, his tall frame blocking the dim hallway light. His dark eyes held something unreadable—concern, hesitation, maybe even regret. For a few beats, neither of us spoke. The silence stretched between us, thick with everything un
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-13The Rejected Alpha Queen 28
Selene’s POVThe night was still, the air thick with the weight of everything I had learned today. My body ached from training, and my mind was overwhelmed with thoughts I couldn’t push away. I just wanted to sleep, to forget, even for a few hours, that I was at the center of something much bigger than myself.Just as I pulled the covers over me, a sudden knock at the door made me freeze. My heart stuttered. It was late, too late for a casual visit.I hesitated before slipping out of bed, padding softly across the room. When I opened the door, I expected Ronan, maybe even one of the other alphas. But the sight of Ronan’s mother standing in the dimly lit hallway took me by surprise.“My lady,” I greeted, straightening my posture. “Is something wrong?”She stepped inside without invitation, her sharp eyes scanning my room before settling on me. I closed the door behind her, my confusion growing by the second."Sit," she instructed, motioning to the chair by the small table in the corner
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Luka's POV The sun was high when I finally stepped out of my third meeting for the day, feeling the pressure of work clinging to my shoulders like a second skin. The council had been on edge since word started spreading about traitors possibly lurking in the clans. I had barely had time to eat, but I was more eager to get home and rest than grab a late lunch.Just as I reached my car, my phone buzzed. Elias.I frowned slightly but picked up. “Yeah?”“Can we meet?” His voice sounded stressed.“Now?”“Yes. It’s… important.”I sighed and glanced at my watch. “Alright. The usual spot?”“Yeah.”I hung up and slid into the driver’s seat, the engine humming to life. I wasn’t sure what Elias wanted to talk about, but his tone wasn’t casual. Something was bothering him, something personal.When I got to the quiet clearing we usually used to meet, Elias was already there, leaning on his car with his arms crossed, his expression tight. I stepped out, walking up to him.“What’s going on?” I aske
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Ronan's POV I hadn’t closed my eyes all night.The quiet hum of the surveillance monitors buzzed in the background, a dull reminder that time was still moving, even if I felt stuck. It was nearly morning, and I was still bent over the long conference table in the strategy room with the head of security.He stood across from me, pointing to the perimeter map. "We’ll station the outer patrols here and here," he said, tracing his finger along the eastern and southern lines. "There’ll be double guards near the guest house, and the clan entrances as you requested."I nodded but didn’t respond right away. My mind was somewhere else entirely, caught between duty and distraction.Selene.Every time I tried to focus, her face invaded my thoughts. The way she looked at me earlier, hurt and confused. I hated that I put that look on her face, but I didn’t know how to fix it either. I kept telling myself distance was safer, for her, for me, but each time she looked away from me like I didn’t exis
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Selene's POV I sat on the edge of the bed, the phone still pressed to my ear even after Elias hung up.His voice had been off. Detached. And when I asked him what happened, he’d hesitated too long before giving me the vaguest response.“I won’t be able to attend the event with you anymore. Something came up.”Something came up?Something? Like what?I had pressed. Gently. Then a bit more directly. But all I got was, “I’m sorry, Selene.”And then, silence.I lowered the phone and stared at the screen, my heart twisting with a mixture of confusion and something that felt too close to disappointment. Elias had been… steady. Always there. The one person I felt I could count on.And now?He was disappearing, just like the rest of them.Just like Ronan.I inhaled deeply and wiped the corners of my eyes before standing up. Maybe some food would help. I hadn’t eaten since morning, and all the emotional whiplash was beginning to weigh on me.I tied a shawl around my shoulders and made my way
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Elias POV The house was dark when I pulled into the driveway, but I didn’t get out immediately. I leaned back against the seat and stared blankly through the windshield. Gazelle’s voice echoed in my mind like a haunting melody I couldn’t shake.“He likes her. Ronan likes Selene. He just doesn’t know what to do with it.”I clenched the steering wheel tighter, my jaw flexing.I had suspected it for a while now, hadn’t I? The way Ronan looked at Selene when he thought no one was watching. The cold, quiet tension he brought into any room the moment Selene smiled at me. It wasn’t just his usual distance—there was something else. Something deeper.Possessiveness.Jealousy.And yet, he did nothing about it.I exhaled sharply and rubbed a hand over my face. What was I doing? Getting caught in the middle of a woman who might already belong to someone else, even if he was too much of a coward to claim her?I closed my eyes for a moment, trying to gather myself. But then a sleek, familiar car c
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Selene’s POVThe guest house’s great hall was a masterpiece in itself, with high-arched ceilings draped in old velvet, wooden beams that had seen centuries, and large crystal windows that caught the afternoon sun like it was a lover. It had the quiet majesty of a place that had hosted history. And now, it would host something new, the union of the clans. The celebration of peace.Yet, the weight of what was expected sat heavily on my shoulders as I stood beside Lady Eleanor, watching the event planner buzz around us, holding swatches of fabric, lighting samples, and flower arrangements.“These would go well with the chandeliers,” the planner chirped, holding up two garlands of faux peonies and lilacs. “Or would you prefer the roses and vines for a more ethereal look?”I blinked, staring at them as if they were strangers. “Um... the lilacs. And maybe silver accents to match the crystal.”“Perfect choice.” She scribbled notes and moved on.My hands trailed over the long banquet table th
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Elias’s POVI was just about to step into my car, keys dangling from my fingers when I heard the soft click of heels against the pavement.Turning slightly, I saw Lora walking toward me, a wide smile plastered on her face, her arms swinging a garment bag dramatically. Trouble."Elias!" she sang, stopping just a few steps from me. "I just picked out the perfect dress for the Moonlight Party. You're going to love it."I frowned, glancing at my watch. I had a meeting with Gazelle. I didn’t have time for this."Lora now's not a good time," I said, reaching for the car door.But she wasn’t deterred. She stepped closer, holding out the garment bag like it was some sacred offering. "Come on, just two minutes. I even got a matching outfit for you! We’ll look perfect together."I shut the door again, slowly, fixing her with a steady look."I already have a date," I said calmly. "Selene."The smile on Lora’s face froze, cracked, and then she laughed, a bright, shrill sound that didn’t reach her
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Ronan’s POVI stormed out of Selene’s room without looking back, my chest tightening with something sharp and ugly. I didn’t know where I was going, my feet simply carried me across the estate until I found myself in the garden.The late afternoon sun bathed the place in gold. Roses bloomed wildly along the trellises, and the scent of lavender hung thick in the air. It was usually calming in this place. A refuge.But today, nothing could calm the churn of emotions inside me.Selene had said yes. She hadn’t even hesitated. Elias had asked, and she had agreed, just like that. It didn’t matter at all. Like I didn’t matter.I dragged a hand through my hair in frustration, pacing between the flowerbeds.What right did I have to be angry? To feel this… betrayed?Selene wasn’t mine. I had never said the words, never asked her to be mine. I hadn't made any promises. Neither had she.Hell, we didn’t even have a relationship — not a real one, anyway. A few lingering looks. A few moments when th
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Luka's POVI finally pulled myself together and stepped out of my bedroom. The hallway was silent, save for the soft creak of the wooden floors beneath my boots. As I made my way downstairs, I dragged a hand through my hair, feeling the weight of the past few days settle heavily on my shoulders.I needed to get a grip.My phone buzzed angrily on the kitchen counter where I had abandoned it earlier. I picked it up and winced at the endless stream of missed calls and unread messages. Most were from the office. Specifically, from Margaret, my ever-efficient, ever-persistent secretary.Sighing, I called her back.She answered before the first ring even finished."Mr. Luka! Thank God you called back. We have several meetings scheduled for today, the board is waiting for your confirmation on the expansion project, and—""Margaret," I interrupted calmly, though my head pounded, "Push everything to tomorrow. I’ll be there first thing in the morning."A beat of silence. Then a reluctant, "Unde
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Elias POV The sun beat down hard on the courtyard as I stepped over the last of the flattened corn stalks. A stupid fight, two neighbors screaming over who planted what too close to the other’s side. As usual, it fell on me to mediate. The great Elias, Alpha-in-training, mediator of crop wars.I sighed and dusted my palms on my trousers, glad it was over. I was already thinking about heading back to my quarters when I heard her. Light steps, that irritating sway in her stride.Lora.I groaned without even turning. “Why won’t you leave me alone, Lora?”“Because I’m not going anywhere,” she said behind me with that sharp little scoff of hers. “You should get used to seeing me around. I plan on being a permanent fixture in your life.”I turned to face her, brows raised in disbelief. “You’re delusional.”She smiled, smug and too confident. “We’re getting married, Elias. It’s only a matter of time.”“I’m not marrying you,” I said flatly, arms folded across my chest. “You need to sink that
