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The early morning sunlight spilled through the car windows as Daniella adjusted the seatbelt around her daughter Sophie and smiled softly. The girl was brimming with excitement, her tiny legs swinging back and forth beneath her booster seat as she clutched her lunchbox tightly.

"Are you ready for school, baby?" Daniella asked, glancing at Sophie through the rearview mirror.

Sophie beamed, her chestnut curls bouncing. "Yes, Mama! I packed my crayons and my unicorn stickers for show-and-tell. Miss Amelia said I could talk about my stay at Alpha Dalton's pack!"

Daniella chuckled, her heart full. "You’re going to make all your classmates jealous when you tell them about the garden maze and the stables. Remember how you fed that grumpy old goat?"

"And he sneezed on me!" Sophie laughed, wrinkling her nose. "But I love the pack house. Uncle Dalton always gives me cookies, even when you say no."

Daniella smiled, her gaze softening at the mention of Dalton. "He’s a big softie. But don’t tell h
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  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   168

    The news spread like wildfire that the Alpha had found his lost daughter and heir. One by one, pack members made their way to the grand hall, and by the time Alpha Czar arrived, flanked by Daniella, Dalton, Marcus, and Elora, the great pack hall was already crowded.Alpha Czar entered first, his posture tall, shoulders squared with pride, the years of burden momentarily erased by joy. At his side walked Daniella—Habibah, her head high though her eyes shimmered with awe and disbelief. Dalton followed closely, never straying far from her. Marcus and Elora brought up the rear, solemn but supportive.The moment Czar stepped onto the podium, the murmurs ceased completely.“My people,” he said, voice booming and resonant, “tonight, I stand before you as a man made whole.”A ripple of joy ran through the crowd.“For many years, my heart carried a wound that no time could close. My wife, Elizabeth, was taken from me. And with her, our daughter, our only child, was lost.”He paused, placing a

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   167

    The descent into the underground chamber was made in silence.Alpha Czar led the way, his expression rigid, each step he made showed a decade of grief and hope. Behind him, Daniella walked beside Dalton, their hands brushing, hers trembling, his firm and grounding. A few paces behind, Marcus and Elora followed quietly, their presence steady, witnesses to something greater than any of them yet fully understood.The narrow spiral stairwell opened to a wide, arched hallway lit by oil sconces that flickered along the pathway. The air was cool and still, as though it hadn’t been disturbed in years.Daniella hesitated just outside the threshold. The heavy stone door stood ajar, per Czar’s instructions, the seals broken earlier that morning. A faint hum of memory stirred within her chest, like a half-forgotten melody.“This way,” Czar said quietly, his voice softer than before, reverent.They stepped into the chamber.The room was vast and circular, hewn into stone, its walls inscribed with

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   166

    As soon as Alpha Czar stepped out of Dalton's room, he sent a swift mind-link to the pack kitchens."Prepare hot herbal tea for Luna Daniella. Something calming with mint and valerian. And breakfast for four. Have it delivered to Dalton's quarters within the hour."The acknowledgment came promptly, and with that done, Czar turned away, walking down the corridor at a measured pace. But inside him, a storm was brewing.His footsteps echoed against the stone floor as he wandered aimlessly through the halls, finally stepping out into the open, letting the crisp morning air wash over him. The sky was pale and golden, the horizon still kissed by early dawn, but none of the beauty reached him. He took a long path toward the southern garden, letting instinct guide his feet. The place had once been Elizabeth’s favorite.Elizabeth.The name lodged like a stone in his throat.He had not thought of her this clearly in years. Not since the day she and Habibah vanished, leaving only questions and a

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   165

    The sun had barely risen over the Emerald pack when Alpha Czar received the call.He was still half-dressed, his ceremonial robe hanging on the wall, when his phone buzzed insistently from the nightstand. He answered without checking the ID, assuming it was a minor update from one of the border patrols.“Alpha Czar,” he said, voice slightly hoarse.“It's Dalton,” came the urgent voice on the other end. “I wouldn’t call unless it was important. We… we need to see you. Now. It’s Daniella.”Czar straightened immediately, his pulse ticking faster. “What’s wrong? Is she ill?”Dalton hesitated. “She had a nightmare. Or… something more than that. I think it’s a memory. A real one. She’s shaken. I think you need to hear what she saw.”He was already moving, grabbing his cloak and heading for the door. “I’ll be there in ten minutes.”When Alpha Czar arrived at the guest quarters, the guards at the threshold stepped aside immediately. He moved quickly down the corridor, heart pounding harder th

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   164

    Daniella sat on the edge of the bed, the velvet folds of her cloak pooling at her waist, her fingers curling around the crystal phone charm Sophie had gifted her before their journey. “I should call,” she murmured, more to herself than anyone else.Dalton emerged from the adjoining room, freshly changed into a shirt, the collar open just enough to show the edge of a ceremonial chain around his neck. He leaned against the doorway, watching her.“She’ll be happy to hear from us,” he said gently. “Mum too.”Daniella nodded and tapped the screen, dialing. The line rang twice before a warm voice answered.“Daniella, darling!” Maeve’s voice was as rich and comforting as ever. “I was just thinking of you. Are you safe? How’s the journey?”“We’re safe, thank you, Maeve. We arrived yesterday. The pack has been… welcoming.” Her tone softened. “How’s Sophie?”A pause, then a rustle of movement. “She has always been a good girl. She’s in the greenhouse right now trying to teach the vines how to

  • The Rejected Hybrid: The Alpha Wants Us Back   163

    Dalton stood already dressed in a dark forest-green tunic and tailored trousers, his hand resting lightly on Daniella’s lower back as they waited beside the open hearth. The fire crackled softly behind them, its warmth dancing across the polished floor. Daniella, wrapped in a velvet cloak the color of deep wine, leaned subtly into his touch, a soft smile tugging at her lips.Elora and Marcus sat sprawled in the nearby armchairs, each nursing a cup of spiced tea. Marcus had one boot propped on the low table, earning him a pointed glare from Elora, who promptly kicked it off with her heel.“Really, Marcus?” she chided. “You’re about to meet the Alpha of the most diplomatically sensitive pack in the region. Maybe don’t lounge like you’re in a tavern.”Marcus rolled his eyes and stood with a stretch, letting out a theatrical sigh. “Forgive me, Elora. Clearly, I should have worn a crown and practiced my curtsy.”Daniella laughed, the sound warm and bright. “You might surprise them. Who doe

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