Semua Bab THE REJECTED OMEGA’S MATE : a tale of unexpected love: Bab 161 - Bab 170

*BRIANNE'S POV*The sunlight streamed through the large windows of the pack house’s common room, casting a warm glow on the polished wooden floors. I sat curled up on one of the plush armchairs, cradling a cup of tea in my hands. Across from me, Mary was sprawled on the couch, her legs tucked under her, a blanket draped over her lap. Her usual sharp, playful demeanor was replaced by a quiet, contemplative expression.It wasn’t often that we got time like this—just the two of us. The air around us felt heavy with the weight of the recent events in the pack. With everything Jordyn and Josh were dealing with, it was a rare moment of calm amidst the chaos.Mary broke the silence first, her voice tinged with frustration. “I hate this.”I glanced up from my tea. “Hate what?”“Everything,” she sighed, running a hand through her dark hair. “The tension, the secrets, the constant feeling that something’s about to go horribly wrong. And Josh…” She trailed off, her lips pressing into a thin line

*BRIANNE'S POV*Jordyn hesitated for a moment before nodding, allowing me to guide him. We sank into the couch, and I leaned into his side, relishing the rare moment of calm.“You know,” I began, tracing circles on the back of his hand, “I talked to Mary earlier. She’s feeling the weight of this too. She and Josh are both on edge.”Jordyn tilted his head to look at me. “Josh told me he’s worried about her. He thinks she’s getting too involved.”I shrugged. “Mary’s strong. She won’t let anyone tell her what to do. Sound familiar?” I grinned up at him.He chuckled softly. “Yeah, I guess stubbornness runs in your circle.”We sat in comfortable silence for a while, watching the sun dip below the horizon. The warm orange light bathed the room, and for a brief moment, everything felt normal.But normal never lasted long.A knock on the door broke the quiet. Jordyn stiffened immediately, his protective instincts kicking in. “Stay here,” he said, his voice low and commanding as he stood.I ro

*JORDYN'S POV*Josh rose from his seat, his expression determined. “I’ll make sure of it. We’ll set up checkpoints, but keep them subtle. Only trusted wolves will be in on this.”“Good,” I said, my voice firm. “I need you to lead this personally, Josh. If Vincent realizes what’s happening before we have enough to fully expose him, he could spin this against us. We have to move carefully.”Josh nodded. “Understood. I’ll coordinate with the border teams and the patrol leads. We’ll keep a low profile, but we’ll be watching.”I watched him for a moment, his confidence reassuring, but there was still a gnawing uncertainty in the back of my mind. “Josh, be careful. Vincent’s clever. If he suspects you, he won’t hesitate to make a move.”Josh’s lips twitched into a smirk. “I can handle myself, Jordyn. You don’t need to worry about me.”I sighed, knowing he was right but still feeling the weight of leadership pressing down. “Just make sure this doesn’t blow up in our faces. One wrong move, an

*JORDYN'S POV*The air in my office felt suffocating, thick with the weight of impending conflict. I stood by the window, my eyes locked on the distant horizon. Beyond the rolling hills lay the rival pack’s territory, a land that had always been a source of tension. Tonight, that tension snapped.Josh stood behind me, silent but present, his energy buzzing with the same frustration I felt. We had been pushed too far.I clenched my jaw, the muscles twitching with barely contained fury. “They’ve crossed the line.”Josh didn’t respond immediately, waiting for me to elaborate. I appreciated that about him—he never pressured me to speak until I was ready.I turned to face him, my voice cold and deliberate. “For years, I’ve tried to maintain peace. I’ve ignored their provocations, their schemes. I’ve looked the other way when they pushed boundaries. But blackmailing me with my brother’s secret? Kidnapping Brianne?” I slammed my fist against the desk, the wood groaning under the force. “They

*JORDYN'S POV*I stood by the window for what felt like hours, the moonlight casting long shadows across the room. The weight of my father’s legacy pressed down on me, heavier now than it had ever been. Alpha. The title wasn’t just a name—it was a burden, a responsibility to protect this land and its people at all costs.My fingers traced the edge of the window frame, my mind racing through every scenario. Tomorrow, everything would change. Vincent’s betrayal had pushed us to the brink, and I couldn’t allow it to go unanswered.The door to my office opened, and Brianne stepped inside, her presence instantly easing the tension in my shoulders. She didn’t say anything at first, just walked over and wrapped her arms around me from behind, resting her cheek against my back.“You’re still here,” she murmured, her voice soft but steady.I turned to face her, my hands resting on her waist. “There’s too much to do. Too much to think about.”She tilted her head, studying me with those sharp, k