Semua Bab Rejected Luna : Alpha's Promise, King's Claim : Bab 41 - Bab 50

VENUSI shoot to my feet.What… the hell?My hands tremble slightly as I reread the words. The air feels tight around me now, too quiet, too still. I rush to lock the door, check the windows, then scan the hallway from the peephole.No one’s there.I try calling the number, but it’s already disconnected.Is this a prank? But who’ll dare to prank me like this? Why would this person even text me to leave? My eyes grow wide as realization hits me. My jaw clenches as I grip my phone tightly. There’s only one person I know who wants me to leave this camp.I storm through the hallways of the packhouse towards Rowan’s office, my fists clenched and my heart thudding loudly in my chest. I shouldn’t be doing this. I should be thinking rationally, but after that message, after everything, I can’t keep calm. I can’t shake the feeling that he sent it, that after failing to talk me into leaving, he’s now resorted to threats. If he thinks I’ll be scared into running, he doesn't know me at all.

VENUSHe wipes away the tears sliding down with a touch so tender it makes my throat close. My heart thunders in my chest, not with rage, but with the pain of not knowing whether I’m safe… or a fool.“Breathe,” he murmurs.And then he does something I don’t expect.He makes a low, guttural sound in the back of his throat. It’s deep, almost like a hum mixed with a growl. It vibrates through my body like a calming wave, quieting the storm in my head. I don’t know how or why, but the moment he does that, my chest loosens. My fists unclench.He drags his hand back and begins gently running his fingers through my hair.I… let him.Something in his touch anchors me.Once I stop shaking, he releases a soft sigh and moves to the chair beside me, close enough that his presence still wraps around me like armor. I stare at the floor, mortified, tears still drying on my cheeks.He pulls out a crisp white handkerchief and hands it to me.I blink, stunned for a second, then take it and blow my nose

VENUSWe move toward Rimi’s bed once Mallory walks away. The girl’s propped up by pillows, sipping on soup with a shaky hand but managing a tired smile.“Hey,” Sydney greets softly, sitting at the edge of the bed.“You’re awake,” Alex adds with obvious relief. “You gave us a scare.”“I should be the one thanking you,” Rimi says, her voice raspy. “I heard… you saved me?” I don’t miss the light blush on her pale face as her gaze lands on Alex. She really has a crush on him. “I’m glad we could. It was scary as fuck,” I say and Rimi chuckles faintly. “I don’t remember anything.” She frowns, gaze dropping to her blanket. “Just darkness. Like I was dreaming. The next thing I knew… I was here.”“Do you remember how you got to the forest clearing?” Sydney asks.Rimi shakes her head. “The last thing I remember is working in the packhouse kitchen. The rest is a blur.” She says in a soft voice, her gaze focused on the blanket. She’s trying hard to remember what happened that night. I exchang

VENUSOlivia stands beside him, her blonde braid swinging as she laughs openly, her eyes bright as she stares at him. Rowan smiles at her and my heart skips a beat. He looks so…relaxed. He reaches out, his hand brushing over her forearm as he adjusts her stance. His lips move as he says something. Olivia leans into him and he lets her. My stomach twists. I freeze in place for half a second too long, then quickly turn on my heel and head to the opposite side of the range. I don’t look back. It’s not a big deal. He’s just doing his job. Helping a trainee. That’s all. But the thoughts won’t stop clawing up my chest, and I hate that it hurts. Why does it even hurt? Rowan is just my instructor. I set up my stance, gripping the bow tighter than I should. The cold string bites into my fingers as I nock the first arrow. Bullseye. I don’t miss the second time. I’m good at archery so it’ll help me distract from whatever Rowan is doing with Olivia. At least I don’t feel like I’m a lo

VENUSThe nickname shouldn’t make my stomach twist with heat, but it does. I blink, unblinking, as he closes the distance between us with silent, stalking steps. He’s not shouting. He doesn’t need to. His presence alone is like a cold blade pressed to my throat. Still, I hold my ground. Head tipped up in defiance, even as heat curls in the pit of my belly.I swallow. “Sorry,” I say sweetly, then tilt my head, batting my lashes like a damn fool. “Fuck your rules…sir.”Goddess. What the hell am I doing?He’s the Alpha King. He could ruin me with a single command. But that’s not what’s rushing through my blood right now. All I can think is…what is he going to do next?His eyes darken like he’s reading every reckless thought in my head.Then, without warning, he pushes me.My body drops onto the chair behind me with a thump, breath hitching in my throat. Before I can speak, his hand is on my chin, fingers rough and demanding as he forces my gaze up to meet his.“You want to play dangero