Semua Bab REJECTED; Mated To The Alpha I Hate.: Bab 81 - Bab 90

DANE'S POVThe pain kept jolting through my body, like waves crashing into me, pausing for a moment, and then crashing back again. It was relentless and overwhelming.My mind was consumed with thoughts of Astrid. I had tried calling her several times, but there was no answer. I couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong. Now, as I sit here, I can't help but regret all the mistakes I've made and the choices I’ve made. Each decision feels like a heavy burden, and I’m filled with regret for not doing things differently.If only I hadn’t spent so much time waiting to meet with that stranger, who turned out to be Halfdan. If only I hadn't wasted my time in that meeting earlier today. I could have gone with Astrid to the hospital and stayed by her side. Maybe, if I had been there, none of this would have happened.The worry gnawed at me, tearing through my nerves and making the anxiety almost unbearable. I desperately hoped for a resolution, but so far, nothing seemed

DANE'S POVThat jerk! It turns out that his plan had been set from the very start.He'd always talked about wanting Astrid back, and his secret meetings with me—none of it was real. His true intention was to kill me from the beginning. He was just like Camilla, who was so desperate to have Astrid's life that she was willing to kill to get it.Now, here was Halfdan, who had been secretly plotting to kill me and take my place."When you're gone," Halfdan sneered, "Astrid will have no choice but to come back to me. She won't have any other options. We will get married, and everything will fall back into place just like it was supposed to before you came into the picture.”As I listened to his taunting words, my anger surged uncontrollably. I looked around and saw a crowd of men surrounding me, their eyes fixed on me with a mix of hostility and anticipation. I could feel my fists tightening into hard balls, and my teeth grinding together in frustration and rage.“You want me? Fine! Then c

Dane's POV.A frustrated groan escaped my lips as I ran my hands through my hair, the tension building in my chest. Why on earth was Edmond bothering me again? What could he possibly want this time?“Well then, fine!” I snapped, the irritation clear in my voice. “Let him stay as long as he likes. He lied to me—right to my face. He was the one who kidnapped Astrid back then, but he looked me dead in the eye and blamed Halfdan. And now I’m supposed to meet with someone so hateful and treacherous?” The very thought of it made my blood boil.“We don’t have much of a choice,” Ivar said, his voice calm yet firm. “Meeting with him might be the quickest way to get rid of him. We wouldn’t want him lurking around in the shadows when the full moon rises.”I knew exactly what Ivar meant. The last thing I needed was Edmond snooping around, especially with the full moon approaching and the curse ready to take hold. Edmond was dangerous, and keeping him close, even briefly, might be the best way

ASTRID'S POV"Dane was here?" I asked, my voice trembling as the words left my lips. My throat tightened as a sudden, terrifying realization hit me—someone had been watching us, listening to us. That someone was Dane.Without wasting a second, I yanked the drip out of my wrist and bolted toward the door, my heart racing."Where are you going, Astrid?" Beta Ivar's voice called out, halting me in my tracks. But I couldn't stop. I ignored his questions and lunged for the door, desperate to escape. My fingers just barely brushed the doorknob when I felt his hand gently grab my wrist, pulling me back. The sudden tug made me stumble, and I flinched in surprise, realizing I was caught."Talk to me. What's wrong?" he asked again, his voice laced with concern. I could feel goosebumps rise on my skin as memories of what had happened flooded my mind, making my heart race with anxiety."I have to leave; I need to speak to Dane. I have to explain something to him," I shot back, struggling to fr

DANE'S POVThe door suddenly swung open with a loud creak, making me look up from my desk. I had specifically instructed Beta Ivar that no one was to enter the study and that I wanted to be left undisturbed. My irritation grew as I saw Astrid walk in unannounced.As I took in her appearance, I noticed she still looked pale and fragile. Her presence here was concerning, considering she was supposed to be recovering in the hospital. The sight of her in such a state, despite the seriousness of her condition, only fueled my frustration further.Astrid moved toward me with an anxious expression, her voice trembling as she began to explain. She spoke quickly, trying to clarify what had happened between her and Halfdan. She was desperate to convince me that the situation had been a misunderstanding, that it was merely an accidental embrace and that there was no romantic involvement between them.My anger flared as I listened. Her insistence on spinning a story felt like another betrayal.