Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rejected and Claimed By The Alpha Hockey Stars : Kabanata 161 - Kabanata 170

Luna’s POVAs we continue hiding in the narrow space between the garbage dumpsters, I become acutely aware of how close Alex’s body is pressed against mine. The cramped hiding spot forces us to squeeze together tightly, and I can feel the warmth radiating from his skin.Alex’s muscled biceps are pressed against my shoulders, and his defined abs are touching my back through our shirts. The close contact sends unexpected heat coursing through my body, making my cheeks flush despite the dangerous situation we’re in.I find myself noticing things about Alex that I’ve never paid attention to before, the way he smells like clean soap and something uniquely masculine, the steady rhythm of his breathing, the strength I can feel in his arms as he holds perfectly still.My heart starts beating faster, and I’m not entirely sure if it’s because of the fear of being caught or because of Alex’s proximity to me.I almost make the mistake of pushing away from him to get some space, but I catch myself

Alex’s POVI take a deep breath, knowing that what I’m about to tell Luna will shatter everything she thought she knew about her life and the people around her. The weight of carrying these secrets for so long has been crushing me, but now that the truth is finally coming out, I feel both relief and terror.“I was only seven years old when they gave birth to you,” I begin, my voice heavy with the pain of memories I’ve tried to suppress for years. “My parents, Dominic’s parents, Liam’s parents, and your parents were all close friends back then. They had grown up together, gone to school together, and remained connected through their shared love of hockey and their supernatural abilities.”Luna stares at me with wide eyes, hanging on every word as I continue to unravel the truth about her origins.“Your mother, Rachel, was extraordinary in ways that none of the other parents could match,” I explain, feeling my throat tighten with emotion. “She always won games and achieved success that

Liam’s POVThe night is getting darker and more concerning with each passing hour. By this point, Cassie has raised a serious issue that Luna isn’t answering her phone calls and hasn’t returned to the hotel room.“This isn’t like her at all,” Cassie says, pacing anxiously in the resort lobby. “Luna always lets me know where she’s going, especially in an unfamiliar place like this. Something is definitely wrong.”I can see the genuine worry in Cassie’s eyes, and it matches the growing concern I’ve been feeling ever since Luna disappeared from the aquarium earlier today.“Maybe we should ask our other teammates if they’ve seen her anywhere,” Cassie suggests. “Someone must have noticed her around the resort.”“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” I reply, trying to keep my voice calm despite my own anxiety. “If we start asking a lot of questions and creating a scene, it might draw unwanted attention to whatever situation Luna might be in.”The truth is, I want to conduct my own investigati

Liam’s POVThe next morning, I wake up to see a missed call from Alex on my phone from very early in the morning. My heart immediately starts racing. I quickly call him back, my hands slightly shaking as I wait for him to answer. When he picks up, I immediately start talking.“Alex, I got your missed call,” I say urgently. “I need to report that Luna has been missing since yesterday evening. Cassie and I have been looking everywhere for her, and we even confronted Jaxon about it because he had her scent on him.”“Liam, calm down,” Alex’s voice comes through the phone, sounding tired but relieved. “Luna is safe. She’s with me.”Before I can ask any follow-up questions, I hear Luna’s voice in the background speaking directly into the phone.“Liam, it’s me,” Luna says, and the relief of hearing her voice is overwhelming. “We’re both okay, but we’re hiding from Coach Margret and we can’t go back to the resort right now.”“Hiding from Coach Margret?” I repeat, confused by this development

Luna’s POV“I called my father last night,” Liam says, his voice heavy with regret and fear. “I was trying to get more information about what they’re planning, but I think I gave myself away. He knows I’m not cooperating with their plan anymore.”The weight of his words settles over me like a dark cloud. “What does that mean exactly?”“It means my father has released men to find me and kill all of us,” Liam explains, his hands shaking slightly as he speaks. “He can’t afford to let us expose what they’ve been doing. We know too much about the ritual, about what happened to your parents, about everything.”Alex nods grimly. “Liam’s father is incredibly dangerous, Luna. He’s not just some businessman or hockey team sponsor. He has resources and connections that most people can’t even imagine. If he’s decided we need to be eliminated, he has the means to make it happen.”The reality of our situation starts to sink in.“So what are you both saying?” I ask, though I think I already know the