ALPHA REJECTION のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 131 - チャプター 140

Violet's POVWe move deeper into the forest, shadows stretching around us as night falls. The pack is tired and tense; everyone’s focused on getting to safety, but my mind is a storm. I can't shake the image of Derrick's face, the shock and pain in his eyes as he realised what I'd done. I hadn’t just taken his life—I’d betrayed him. Even now, the guilt gnaws at me, an ache that won’t go away. But the tether won’t let me dwell on it. It tightens its grip, whispering that this is just the beginning, that we’re doing what’s necessary to make the pack stronger. It tells me that Derrick’s child, Lyra, is the next step in that plan.Lyra, a little girl of ten with her father’s brown eyes and short, curly brown hair, had always been bright, clever, and eager to learn. While we journeyed through the forest, she was one of the first to pick up skills like catching small prey and defending herself. She learned fast and was braver than most adults, even though she was just a child. Her innocenc

Jenna's POVThe next morning, the air in the inn feels lighter. The sun spills through the cracks of the old, wooden beams, casting a warm glow over everything. I’m at the long table, watching the others as they move around the kitchen. Eleanor and Raina chat in low voices, more relaxed than they’ve ever been. After everything we’ve been through, this feels like the calm before the storm. But it’s a nice calm, the kind that almost makes you forget how much danger we’re really in.The kitchen door swings open, and Greta steps in. It’s the first time she’s come down for breakfast since we got here. There’s a softness in her eyes, a little less tension in her posture. She moves toward the table with a small, genuine smile, her eyes lingering on each of us.“Morning,” she says simply, taking her spot at the head of the table.We all greet her back, but it’s the first time the atmosphere feels truly comfortable. It doesn't feel like she's just tolerating us anymore. I think she’s starting

Jack’s POVThe morning sunlight breaks through the trees, warming the forest and lifting some of the night’s chill. My pack stirs, stretching their bodies, rubbing their eyes, and shaking off the weight of exhaustion. We've been on the move for days, staying alert, avoiding enemies, and keeping close together. Every morning brings new worries, but today, there’s something different in the air—a kind of quiet peace that I can’t quite put my finger on.I walk around the camp, checking in on everyone. Just as I’m about to call out to Bryce, a howl rings out, strong and joyous, echoing through the trees. My head snaps in his direction, and I see him just beyond the clearing, his eyes wide with excitement and disbelief. He’s standing close to another pack member, Talia, a young wolf I’ve known since she was a pup. She’s looking up at Bryce, her eyes bright with surprise and joy.I pause, realising what I’m seeing. Bryce and Talia... they’re mates. They’ve finally found each other.The pack

Jenna's POV The next morning, I meet Raina and Eleanor for another training. The inn is quiet at this hour, and the silence around us feels like it’s setting the stage for something intense. Today’s training feels different, like there’s an unspoken anticipation building between us.Eleanor gives me a nod, her expression focused. Raina stretches, rolling her shoulders, looking ready. I take a deep breath, feeling a strange energy coursing through me—a power I’ve never fully tested but somehow know is there, waiting.We start off simply, going through our usual warm-ups. But the moment we begin sparring, I realise today’s going to be different. I don't know whether it's because of the secluded area which allows me to be myself, or the fact that I am almost in the middle of nowhere, far from the bad humans. Each move I make feels effortless, as if my body’s on autopilot. I dodge Eleanor’s punch with ease, and when Raina tries to surprise me from the side, I sidestep and counter so fast

Jack’s POV I lay down on the cool, hard ground, pulling my cloak tighter as I glance around at my pack resting nearby. The earth beneath me feels solid, grounding me, as if it’s lending me its strength. The stars above are bright, almost comforting, but even their light can’t ease the weight in my chest.Tonight, I’m surrounded by family, by wolves who have followed me through every danger, every hardship. Tomorrow, we leave our forest behind for a human town—a place none of us truly know. The thought of it fills me with a strange unease. I want to believe this is the right choice, that leaving the forest will give us the safety we need. But doubts linger.The soft sound of breathing around me reminds me of the lives I’m responsible for. I close my eyes, forcing myself to rest. Slowly, the world fades.When I open my eyes again, I’m standing in the middle of a battlefield, surrounded by smoke and the loud blasts of gunfire. The forest is still here, but it’s shrouded in darkness, wit