บททั้งหมดของ The Alpha's Reject: Craving his Wolfless Luna: บทที่ 141 - บทที่ 150

Irene's POVThe answer had been in my mother's diary all along.I sat in my room, the worn leather journal spread open before me, reading the same passage for the fifth time. My heart pounded harder with each word. The candlelight flickered, casting dancing shadows across the yellowed pages.The formula for faking pregnancy symptoms was detailed across two pages. Moonpetal. False root. Shadowmoss. Combined in specific proportions, brewed under a waning moon. The effects could last for months if the doses were maintained properly. Swelling. Scent changes. Even the fatigue and nausea that came with carrying a child.My mother had documented it as a warning to future generations. A record of deceptions that had threatened Packs in the past. She wrote about a she-wolf from a neighboring territory who had used this exact method to manipulate her Alpha for months.And Carl's innocent question from weeks ago.Why doesn't the baby in Auntie's belly have a wolf's scent?A knock at my door inte

Irene's POVThe stronghold had never looked so beautiful.Lanterns hung from every building, casting warm golden light across the courtyard. Colorful banners fluttered in the evening breeze, bearing the crescent moon and wolf symbol of Dark Hollows. Flowers had been woven into garlands that decorated doorways and wrapped around pillars.The Festival of the Moon. An ancient Dark Hollows tradition that hadn't been celebrated in over a decade.The elders had insisted on reviving it. "Our princess has returned," they said. "Our Pack is whole again. We must honor the Moon Goddess for her blessings."I had tried to argue that it wasn't the right time. That war was coming. That we should be preparing for battle, not dancing and feasting.But Ken had convinced me otherwise."The people need this," he said. "They've spent years in hiding, in fear. One night of joy will strengthen their spirits more than a hundred training sessions."So here I was, standing at the edge of the courtyard, watchin

Irene's POVThe battle still raged around us.I pressed my hands against Karson's shoulder, trying to slow the bleeding. His face was pale, but his eyes were clear. Focused. And filled with something I hadn't seen in them for a very long time.Recognition."I'm sorry." His voice was raw. "For everything I put you through. For the rejection. For choosing Lexie's lies over your truth. For making you run away pregnant and alone.""Karson, this isn't the time—""It's exactly the time." He grabbed my wrist, his grip surprisingly strong for someone bleeding out on the ground. "I wasted years. Years of not knowing. Years of hurting you without even understanding why. I won't waste another second."A Shadow Pack wolf charged toward us. Karson's eyes flicked to the threat.He shifted.The transformation was different this time. Faster. More violent. His wolf exploded from his human form with a force that made the air around us ripple. He was bigger than before. His gray fur seemed to crackle w

Irene's POVThe Howlers Pack arrived at dawn.I heard the howls first. Distant but unmistakable. The signal of allied wolves approaching. Then the rumble of vehicles coming up the mountain road.Lucas led them personally.He jumped out of the lead car before it fully stopped, his eyes scanning the damaged stronghold with barely concealed horror. The scorch marks on the walls. The bloodstains on the stones. The exhausted wolves moving through the wreckage.His gaze found me immediately.I was sitting on the steps of the main building, too tired to move. Karson sat beside me, his injured shoulder freshly bandaged, his body warm against mine. We weren't quite embracing, but we were close. Closer than we had been in years.The children were asleep inside, watched over by Ken. The night had drained them completely. Their display of power against Lexie had taken everything they had.Lucas crossed the courtyard in quick strides. His warriors fanned out behind him, already moving to help with

Irene's POVThe final piece of the defense plan clicked into place.I stepped back from the table, surveying our work. Maps covered every surface. Troop positions marked in careful ink. Supply routes highlighted. Communication checkpoints noted.It was comprehensive. Thorough. The product of days of collaboration between Karson, Ken, and me.Now we just had to survive long enough to execute it."It's done," Ken said, rolling up one of the smaller maps. "I'll distribute copies to the sector commanders tonight. Everyone will know their positions by morning.""Good. Make sure the fallback routes are clearly marked. If any section gets overwhelmed, I want them to know exactly where to retreat."Ken nodded and left, taking an armful of documents with him.The strategy room fell quiet.Karson stood by the window, staring out at the stronghold below. Warriors moved through the courtyard, preparing for the battle to come. Sharpening weapons. Reinforcing walls. Training in small groups.Our pe