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Dubious Devices

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The heavy doors of the grand dining hall groaned as Desmond and Seraphina stepped out into the sprawling corridor of the Blackwood mansion.

The air was cool and still, a stark contrast to the thick tension that had clung to the lunch table they had just left behind.

Desmond’s boots echoed down the hallway, slow and deliberate, while Seraphina walked beside him in her elegant heels, her long beautiful gown trailing behind like a shadow of fire.

Neither of them spoke at first. They didn’t nee
Osarumwense Osakue

🔥 Will Desmond crush Eugene in the arena and seize the throne by force? Will Seraphina finally wear the crown she has dreamed of, or will the tides of loyalty and justice turn the tables before the moon sets? 💥 Don’t miss the next chapter.

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  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    Falling into his Arms

    The corridors of the Blackwood mansion were unusually quiet. Most of the chaos from the previous night had finally settled. Servants moved carefully through the hallways and guards remained stationed at their posts.The atmosphere still carried traces of tension, but compared to yesterday, it was manageable.Eugene walked alone through one of the eastern corridors. His hands were clasped behind his back, his expression thoughtful and his mind was absolutely exhausted.The last twenty-four hours felt like a nightmare he couldn't wake up from.Kaelyn's child, the DNA results, Becca leaving the mansion, the rogue attack, Becca almost dying, the mysterious wolf named Tyler and now Desmond.Eugene exhaled heavily. Things hadn't been this stressful last time he was Alpha King. He had spent the entire morning chasing leads about the rogue leader, scanning every report, every sighting, every rumor and somehow, he still felt no closer to finding the bastard responsible.The memory of Becca b

  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    Stories of the Past

    The healer's chambers gradually grew quiet again after Kaelyn and Ava left but the tension lingered.Becca stood near the bed with her arms folded tightly across her chest, still staring at the closed door through which Kaelyn had disappeared.Her jaw remained clenched, her breathing uneven. The argument had ended, but the emotions hadn't.Mira remained beside her, patient as always. Tyler stood nearby, his broad frame leaning against the wall while he watched the situation with visible confusion.He had witnessed plenty of strange things since arriving at the Blackwood Pack but whatever was happening between Becca, Eugene, and Kaelyn clearly ran far deeper than he understood.Finally, after several minutes of silence, Mira sighed."Are you done glaring at the door?" She asked but Becca didn't answer.Tyler almost smiled."She's definitely still angry" he said.That finally earned him a reaction as Becca looked at him."I am not" she replied. Tyler raised a brow."Really?""Yes."Mir

  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    Unknown Lies

    The study felt strangely empty after the commander departed.The heavy wooden door closed behind him with a solid thud, leaving only Eugene, Max, and Jack inside the room.Maps remained scattered across the desk, reports lay open with several locations that had already been circled in red ink.Yet Eugene's attention wasn't on any of them. His gaze lingered on the doorway where Desmond had disappeared moments ago and a frown settled on his face.Something felt wrong.Desmond had always been dangerous, always calculating. Even as children, Eugene had learned that every action from his half-brother carried a purpose or a hidden meaning and now Desmond had suddenly volunteered information about the rogues.That alone made Eugene very suspicious and he had become wary.Max broke the silence first."I don't trust him" he said.Eugene wasn't surprised. Max hadn't trusted Desmond for years, even before the numerous battles that had happened between them.Jack folded his arms."Neither do I" h

  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    The Victim Card

    Becca's angry glare remained fixed entirely on Kaelyn.The baby in her arms shifted slightly, making a small sound that briefly broke the tension but not nearly enough.Becca slowly folded her arms across her chest."Excuse me?"Her voice was dangerously calm.Kaelyn blinked."I didn't mean—" she started but Becca stopped her."Stop giving Eugene a hard time?" Becca repeated.Mira immediately sighed.Oh no.The healer pinched the bridge of her nose while Tyler simply watched in confusion.Kaelyn shifted uncomfortably."I was only saying—""You were telling me how I should react" Becca cut her off sharply.Kaelyn frowned."That's not what I meant" she said."It sounded exactly like that" Becca retorted. The room grew increasingly tense then Mira immediately stepped forward."Becca."But Becca barely heard her. Days of hurt, betrayal, fear, and anger suddenly came rushing back.Kaelyn looked increasingly uncomfortable."I wasn't trying to upset you" she said softly. Becca laughed once

  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    From the Grave

    The servants' quarters were unusually busy that morning. Maidservants hurried from room to room carrying baskets of laundry.Others scrubbed floors, polished furniture, or prepared linens for the guest chambers.The entire area buzzed with activity and at the center of it all stood a very unhappy Greta.A broom rested in her hands as she aggressively swept the floor with far more force than necessary.Dust scattered across the wooden boards and a nearby maid jumped back."Greta!""What?" Greta snapped.The younger maid frowned."You almost hit my feet" she said.Greta rolled her eyes."Then move your feet" she replied fiercely. The girl looked offended as Greta immediately resumed sweeping.The younger maid muttered something under her breath before walking away but Greta ignored her.The truth was that her mood had been terrible ever since Mira reclaimed authority over the household staff.Once upon a time, Greta had been head maid, important, respected and feared by some.Now she w

  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    Deathly Glare

    Becca hated feeling weak. She had spent most of the night unconscious, trapped between darkness and pain while everyone around her fought to keep her and her unborn child alive.Now morning had fully settled over the Blackwood mansion, and golden sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the healer's chambers.The warmth should have been comforting. Instead, it made her restless. She was tired of lying in bed, tired of being treated like glass and most of all, tired of feeling helpless.Slowly, Becca pushed the blankets aside. Immediately, Tyler looked up from where he sat near the window."I don't think that's okay" he said.Becca blinked."Really?""No" he said.The answer came far too quickly.The healer, who was sorting herbs nearby, looked over her shoulder."I agree with him" she said.Becca sighed dramatically."Nobody asked either of you" she replied. Tyler folded his arms."You almost died yesterday" he reminded her."I didn't" Becca countered. "You almost did" he said

  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    The Silence Between Them

    The cabin had never been so loud, not because of sound, but because of the silence.Mira sat at the small wooden table near the hearth, carefully sorting dried roots into neat bundles, her movements precise and controlled. Across the room, Max stood by the wall where Eugene had hung his weapons, s

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  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    Above Fear

    The forest grew denser the farther they went.Branches arched overhead, tangled so tightly they nearly erased the sky. Moonlight filtered through in thin, broken strands, barely illuminating the narrow trail beneath their feet. The air was colder here, heavier, thick with damp earth and old secret

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  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    Urging His Legs

    Jack stood at the top of the narrow stone stairwell, one hand resting against the wall, the other clenched so tightly his knuckles ached.He had left Brian behind with no backward glance, his heart pounding so hard it felt as though it might tear its way out of his chest. “Move,” he whispered to h

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  • The Rejected Omega's Redemption    The Whispers

    The silence stretched into one heartbeat then two.Desmond’s eyes narrowed. “I said bring the prisoner.”The command cracked like a whip across the execution square.The crowd shifted uneasily now, anticipation curdling into confusion. Wolves exchanged glances, murmurs rising in low waves. The gu

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