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Daniella's pov

“Mr. Garvalle... I am calling Miss Thornhill,” I heard Anna’s trembling voice on the other end of the line.

Even through the receiver, I could hear her anxiety—her words faltering, her breath hitching—poor girl. For a moment, I felt a flicker of pity for her—a fleeting pang of guilt that she was caught in the middle of something she didn’t fully understand. But that pity vanished the moment I heard Liam’s voice in the background. Low, sharp, and unmistakably annoyed.

Liam. The name alone was enough to tighten the knot of frustration in my chest. He had a way of demanding the impossible, of dragging people into his whirlwind without considering the consequences. I’d been swept into it once, but I wasn’t about to let it happen again.

I hung up the phone without hesitation, cutting off the conversation mid-sentence. There was no point in entertaining this circus.

“Martin,” I called out sharply, summoning my paralegal. When he appeared in the doorway, I didn’t waste time.
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  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   019

    I left work early, cutting my shift short without bothering to notify anyone. The office could manage without me for a few hours—or forever, for all I cared. A strange weight had been pressing on me all day, an uneasy feeling I couldn't quite shake. It was as if something bad was about to happen, though I couldn’t pinpoint why. Stepping into the chilly evening air, I sighed, letting the tension escape my body for a moment. My thoughts inevitably drifted to Liam Gravalle. He was probably throwing some kind of tantrum by now. Ten years of taking care of him had made me an expert in his quirks, his moods, and—unfortunately—his triggers. It wasn’t arrogance; it was simply the truth. Liam didn’t know his own body half as well as I did. I’d spent a decade making his life smooth and seamless—knowing the exact balance of flavors his palate could handle, the routines that kept his skin from breaking out, and the little things that kept him calm when his workload became unbearable. But all

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-22
  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   020

    Daniella’s POV “Are you still there,” Roy said bringing me out of my reverie“Yes,” “I’ll just tell them that I can’t reach you,” He muttered nonchalantly, as if tossing the blame on me was a brilliant strategy. “However, You and I know that won’t work for long. Because they’ll keep coming for you, Daniella.” I sighed, frustration bubbling in my chest. “Roy, this isn’t my problem. I’m not his babysitter, his doctor, or his—” “Daniella.” Roy cut me off. “You need to leave town for a while. Let things cool down.” The line clicked off before I could retort, leaving me seething. The next morning, Martin called, and the unease in his voice set me on edge. The next morning, my phone buzzed as I sipped coffee and stared at the half-packed suitcase by my bed. “Daniella, don’t come into the office today.” It was Martin, his tone a mix of exhaustion and worry. “Anna showed up with an entourage. She was asking where you are.” “Of course she is,” I muttered, rubbing my temples. Ann

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-23
  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   021

    The drive back to the city felt like an eternity. My mind was boggled with pent-up anger, frustration, and a gnawing sense of helplessness. The Garvalles always knew exactly where to press to make me fold, and it infuriated me. When I pulled up to the hospital, my stomach churned. The sleek black cars parked near the entrance screamed of wealth and power. I hesitated, gripping the door handle, if only there was a possible way to avoid this confrontation. “Get it together, Daniella,” I muttered under my breath. “You can do this.”With a deep breath, I stepped out and walked into the hospital. The sterile smell of disinfectant hit me instantly, making my nausea worse. As I approached the room, I saw her. Mrs. Garvalle stood in the hallway, her posture immaculate, her designer dress free of even a single wrinkle. Her hair was swept back in a perfect bun, and her face wore a serene expression.Mrs. Garvalle greeted me with her usual grace, her smile polished and polite. She was a woma

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-23
  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   022

    Daniella’s POV“Daniella can also move in. Mom, I don’t think you’d have any objections to that, would you?” Liam’s voice rang out confidently, as though he had just suggested a perfectly reasonable solution.Mrs. Garvalle’s brows shot up in surprise, but she quickly masked it with a practiced smile. “Yes, Daniella,” she agreed, nodding, her expression almost too eager. “You can come back and move in. I’d feel much more reassured knowing you’re here to take care of him.”“I’m afraid I must decline, Mrs. Garvalle,” I said, shifting my gaze to Liam. “I’ve been busy lately and simply don’t have the time. Liam will have to find someone else to take care of him.”The room fell into stunned silence. No one expected me to refuse, least of all Liam Garvalle. For a moment, he said nothing, only studied me, as if trying to decipher a puzzle he couldn’t solve. Finally, he asked, his voice low and deliberate, “What exactly do you want, Daniella?”I let out a bitter laugh, one that carried years

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-24
  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   023

    Daniella "You’re not fit to drive. Please, get in my car. I’ll take you home." Dalton saidI wanted to argue, to tell him to leave me alone, but I didn’t have the strength. I nodded. He opened the passenger door, his hands steadying me as if I might shatter into pieces. I sank into the seat, wrapping my arms around myself. We drove in silence. The only sound was the hum of the engine, i felt physically and emotionally drained. Worst was that Liam's words echoed in my mind relentlessly. “Stop the car,” I whispered, my voice trembling. Dalton glanced at me, concerned. “What?” “Stop the car,” I said louder, my hand already reaching for the door. I barely waited for the car to come to a halt before stumbling out. The nausea hit me hard, and I clutched my stomach as I vomited. It felt like I was ridding myself of every ounce of pain, humiliation, and heartbreak. My body convulsed until there was nothing left but bile. I collapsed to my knees, my body shaking as silent sobs

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-24
  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   024

    I still remember the first time I saw Daniella. It was a cool autumn morning on campus, the kind of day that makes you want to stay in bed and forget everything else. I was running late for class, struggling to carry a cup of coffee, my stack of books, and my old satchel. She had appeared out of nowhere, wearing a yellow scarf wrapped loosely around her neck. What caught my attention most was her wavy red curls, and the way they caught the sunlight, made her look etherealShe had been helping another student, crouched low to pick up scattered papers. I had stopped mid-step. Something about her struck me deeply, a pull I couldn’t explain. She was beautiful, yes, but it was more than that. It was her presence, her warmth, the way she seemed to radiate light around her.After that day, I started seeing her everywhere—at the café on campus, in the lecture hall, sitting cross-legged on the lawn with a notebook and pen. She always looked busy, always deep in thought, and I found myself draw

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-26
  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   025

    Seven years had passed before I decided to return to the city, and I was more than determined to start afresh. I convinced myself that Daniella and Liam were living their best life together, and I vowed that whatever lingering feelings I’d once had for Daniella were long buried. It was foolish to think otherwise—or so I told myself. However, on my arrival, I was left with no donut that the Moon Goddess had other plans in store for me. Not long after I settled back in, I decided to run a few errands at Target, and that was when I saw her. She looked as ethereal as ever, and her presence still had that magnetic pull that I couldn’t resist. But something had changed—her eyes. They were still as striking and hazel-colored as I remembered, but now they carried a quiet sadness that hadn’t been there before. The worst part about seeing her again was that every emotion I thought I had buried—every flicker of longing, love, and heartache—rushed back to the surface, confirming to me that

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-01-28
  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   026

    I buried myself in work and convinced myself that if I worked hard enough if I exhausted every ounce of my energy, I wouldn’t have the time—or the strength—to think about him. About us. About what could have been, what should have been.However, I started to notice that I was becoming tired, too tired. The kind of exhaustion that seeped into my bones, making it difficult to function. At first, I blamed it on overworking, but then the nausea started. Subtle at first, like a mild uneasiness in the pit of my stomach, but soon it grew. The scent of coffee made her gag. Even the perfume I had worn for years suddenly smelled foreign. And then there were the dizzy spells—small ones at first, I also started noticing a foreign scent around me, it was nothing like the way Liam used to smell, it was different and worse, it seemed as if it was coming from within me.I should have known something was wrong but I ignored it until I almost fainted on my way back from a meeting.“Daniella, you okay

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-02-09

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  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   130

    Once adorned with steaming platters and fresh-baked bread, the long table now lay scattered with used linen napkins and half-full wine glasses. At the head of the hall, Daniella sat with Sophie nestled at her side, the child still clutching the handmade cloth doll Grace had given her during dinner. Sophie’s cheeks were rosy from all the affection and attention, but her eyes darted occasionally toward the door, as if still fearing this was all a fragile dream that might vanish.Dalton, seated next to Daniella, reached under the table and gently squeezed her hand. She turned to look at him, her smile weary but grateful. Then the sound of a wooden staff striking the ground once, then twice, reverberated through the hall. All eyes turned toward the ceremonial steward standing near the hearth.“May I have your attention?” the steward declared in a deep, commanding voice. "Tonight, we don’t only celebrate a reunion, or even survival. We celebrate love, loyalty, and the unwavering ties of b

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   129

    Liam stood rooted to the ground, the smile he’d worn moments ago stretched tightly across his face like a mask too brittle to hold. Daniella’s retreating figure moved with quiet resolve, her back straight, her shoulders squared against the world. She didn’t glance back—not once. That alone gutted him more than anything else.He swallowed hard, something bitter clinging to the back of his throat. It felt like his heart had been ripped out of his chest and thrown into the wind, left to scatter in pieces he’d never gather again. The ache in his chest wasn’t sudden—it had been there for a while now, like an infection he’d ignored until it became impossible to ignore. But now, watching her walk away with that same quiet strength that once kept him afloat, Liam realized the finality of it. She was no longer his. Maybe she never had been.He blinked fast, furious even at himself, when he felt his vision blur. It was ridiculous. He wasn’t the kind of man who cried. He’d trained his whole life

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   128

    A waiter handed Grace and Daniella a flute of sparkling wine. “Don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile so much. Careful now. Your face might just get stuck like that.” Daniella let out a soft laugh, her eyes fixed on the dance floor where Dalton twirled Sophie around like she was made of air and starlight. The little girl’s laughter rang out, bright and unrestrained, her hands clasped tightly around Dalton’s as he spun her again.“Look at them,” Daniella whispered, her voice barely audible above the music. “He adores her.”Grace followed her gaze and smiled. “And she adores him right back. She hasn’t stopped laughing all evening.”A soft warmth bloomed in Daniella’s chest, almost too much to bear. Her heart swelled as she watched her daughter shriek with joy, her little shoes tapping against the polished wood as Dalton guided her gently, protectively, like she was the most precious thing in the world.A perfect moment.And yet…For the briefest flicker of a second, a shadow moved acros

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   127

    It was already past noon when the wedding ceremony ended, and it was time for the reception. The garden outside shimmered under a thousand golden fairy lights, casting a warm, dreamlike glow over the venue. Music floated through the air, soft and romantic. Laughter rippled among the tables, clinking glasses, and heartfelt banter among the guests.At the heart of it all stood Dalton, tall and regal in a dark tailored suit that made his eyes gleam. Beside him, Daniella, radiant in another gown she changed for the reception. The gown was made of moonlight lace and soft pearl, and her hair was adorned with tiny blossoms. She smiled with trembling lips as the band shifted melodies."Ladies and gentlemen," the emcee announced with so much enthusiasm, "please turn your attention to the floor for the bride and groom’s first dance as husband and wife."Applause erupted as Dalton stepped forward and extended his hand to Daniella, bowing slightly. She placed her hand in his, her touch feather-li

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   126

    WEDDING DAYThe sun rose that morning with a golden brilliance, casting its warmth over the Garvalle estate and bathing everything in a honeyed glow. There was a pulse in the air—a quiet buzz of anticipation that seemed to stretch into the trees, shake the birds from their nests, and awaken every wolf in the pack with a shared thought:Today was the day Daniella and Dalton were getting married.The pack had begun preparing days ago, but this morning, everything snapped into focus. The pack house, usually a center of training and council, had been transformed overnight into something magical. Banners in silver and deep forest green—the Hollow pack colors—fluttered gently in the breeze. Strings of delicate fairy lights were wrapped around the towering pine columns that lined the courtyard, and clusters of white roses were being fastened to every banister, doorframe, and post with painstaking care.In the great hall, pack members bustled with purpose, laughter echoing off the walls as fi

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   125

    A DAY BEFORE THE WEDDINGThe grand hall of the Pack's estate buzzed with anticipation. Sunlight streamed through the towering stained-glass windows, casting vibrant mosaics of gold, crimson, and indigo across the polished marble floor. The scent of lavender and pine—blended with the faintest trace of ceremonial incense—drifted through the air, adding a sacred hush to the magnificence of the space.At the arched entrance beneath the crest of the Crescent Moon, Alpha Reid stood tall in a dark, ceremonial coat lined with silver embroidery. Beside him, Luna Maeve wore a flowing gown of midnight blue, the fabric catching the light like liquid stars. Her long auburn hair was pinned back with silver combs shaped like crescent moons, echoing the pack’s symbol and legacy.Reid adjusted the cuff of his jacket, casting a sweeping glance across the ballroom. His normally impassive face showed a rare flicker of uncertainty.“They’re all coming,” he said, his voice low but edged with tension. “Alph

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   124

    PRESENT TIME (SOPHIE AND DANIELLA)Life didn’t snap back to normal the moment they walked through the front door, but little by little, Sophie and Daniella found their rhythm again.The mornings, once quiet and still, began with the familiar hum of the kettle and the comforting scent of chamomile and cinnamon. Daniella would wake before Sophie, padding through the house in her slippers, letting the silence settle around her. It helped her breathe—helped her remind herself that they were safe now.Sophie, once hesitant to leave her mother’s side even for a minute, slowly began venturing back into her own room, her laughter gradually returning. At first, she trailed behind Daniella like a shadow—silent, watchful—but eventually, she returned to her books, her sketches, the odd habit of humming while brushing her hair.They kept things simple in those first few weeks. Grocery runs were done together, hand in hand. They cooked meals with music playing in the background—sometimes jazz, some

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   123

    Alpha Czar sat in his high-backed leather chair, a sealed ivory envelope resting in his palm. His fingers traced the wax seal embossed with the sigil of the Riverdale Pack—a howling wolf curled beneath a crescent moon. The letter had arrived just before dawn, hand-delivered by a warrior.Curiosity had flickered in his chest when he first opened it. Now, as his eyes scanned the invitation again, something strange unfurled in his chest—something old and aching.Together with their families, Alpha Dalton of the Riverdale Pack and Daniella Thornhill cordially invite Alpha Czar of the Emerald Pack to celebrate their union in marriage. The ceremony will be held under the full moon on the 14th of August, at twilight, in the sacred glade of Riverdale. A reception will follow under the stars. Your presence would honor us.Czar read it twice. Then a third time. He had received a personal invite, out of respect and a longstanding alliance with Alpha Reid, Dalton’s father.As his eyes

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   122

    FIVE YEARS AFTER HIS LOSSAlpha Czar stood at the edge of the valley with his hands clasped behind his back. The scent of pine and frost filled his lungs, but it brought no comfort—not tonight. Not after all this time.He had come here on the same night every year for the past five years. A ritual of sorts. A silent vigil in the hope that the wind would change, that the earth would stir and return what had been stolen from him.His mate. His daughter.The memory still struck him with sharp, unforgiving clarity. One moment he had held her in his arms, his tiny daughter wrapped in her mother’s scent, warm and cooing softly against his chest. The next, there had been chaos—blood everywhere, screams in the darkness, and an aching silence that had never truly left him.He had searched every region, crossed every territory, called in every favour he was owed. Elders, seers, witches—he had begged them all. But each trail ran cold. And now… he was done.“I can’t do this anymore,” Czar murmure

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