All Chapters of Rejected and Claimed By The Alpha Hockey Stars : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

A week passes in the blink of an eye.When I first joined the team, I thought maybe—just maybe—the male team hated me simply because I'm a girl and not their match.When more girls got recruited, I thought my nightmare had ended, that now was the time to mingle with sisters and have a little peace of mind.But that was just a lie. No matter how hard I try, I'm never enough. I get bullied, sent to stand multiple times. Still, I stay on the team because hockey is my dream, and I really want to meet the three-star players.According to the coach, the three have been training at the national camp, but they will be back soon.Today starts like any other day. As soon as I walk into the stadium, I am met with their sinister glares, chewing gum in a way that makes me want to throw up.They look more like sluts trying to seduce customers to pick them, with how short their clothes are and the way they play with the ends of their hair.I shake off the thought, pretending not to see them, but I'v

Luna's POVI don't understand what they mean by mate.Or is it another vocabulary word I don't yet know the meaning of?Because the word doesn't make sense, not in the way they say it. It isn't casual; it holds something heavier, something that makes my stomach unsettled.I ask them what they mean, but they refuse to answer. Instead, they turn their backs on me and leave, leaving me standing there, drowning in my confusion.I try to process everything, but nothing adds up. Why are they calling me mate? What do they see that I don't?My hands tremble as I stare down at my fingers.That's when I notice it.My nails!My nails are different!They're longer than before.A chill runs down my spine as I try to process what exactly is happening.My breath hitches. I spread my fingers apart, flipping my hands over, trying to make sense of it. This isn't normal. This isn't normal.Then suddenly, I hear footsteps—sharp at first, but then they become slow. My body stiffens as I stand to my feet,

Luna's POV The first half ends just as soon as I fall to the ground. The healthcare workers carry me inside to get checked, their hands gentle but professional as they examine me for injuries. I want to tell them that nothing is broken, that whatever is wrong with me isn't something they can see or fix, but I stay silent. How can I explain that my own body feels like a stranger's? The medical tent smells of antiseptic and concern, bright lights making me squint as they check my pulse. "Any dizziness? Nausea?" one of them asks, shining a small flashlight into my eyes. I shake my head, though the truth is more complicated. I feel hollow, like something essential has been scooped out of me. When I return to the team area, I can see my teammates' faces immediately. The disappointment is written across every expression, upset that they lost the first half because of me. Some won't even look in my direction, while others shoot quick, frustrated glances before turning away. I sit

Luna's POVLeaving Coach Margaret's, I decide to clear my mind. My head feels heavy with everything he told me about mates and supernatural abilities. I need fresh air and space to think. Because if I say I understand a bit about what he explained, then I'm just deceiving myself. I walk toward the woods behind the camp house. The trees are tall and thick, and the path is quiet. It's the perfect place to be alone with my thoughts.Everything Coach Margaret told me keeps spinning in my head. Mates. Supernatural abilities. The reason I felt so weak during the game. It all sounds crazy, but deep down, I know maybe it's true.I think about my nails growing longer yesterday. I think about how strong and fast I felt during training. And I think about how weak I became after Alex and Dominic rejected me. It doesn't seem to make any sense to me, but I guess it does. But as I walk deeper into the woods, I notice footsteps behind me. At first, I

Luna's POVAfter Liam walks away, I can hear the girls around me start to hiss and whisper among themselves. Their voices carry on the wind, sharp and full of jealousy."Did you see that? Luna and Liam?""I can't believe he kissed her.""What does he see in her anyway?""She's nothing special."Their words sting a little, but I find that I truly don't care about their reactions. For once in my life, I'm not worried about what others think of me. What happened between Liam and me was real and beautiful, and no amount of jealous whispers can take that away from me.I gather my things and head back toward the cabins, my heart still racing from everything that just happened. The feel of Liam's lips on mine, the way he looked at me with such admiration, the promise that we'll continue training together when we get back to school—it all feels like a dream.I need to tell someone about this. I need to share this incredible moment with the one person who will understand and be genuinely happy