All Chapters of Rejected and Claimed By The Alpha Hockey Stars : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Liam's POVThe phone call still echoes in my mind as I drive away from the court, my father's voice sharp and commanding even through the static connection. They're coming back from their vacation early. Of course they are.I grip the steering wheel tighter, my knuckles turning white. As much as I love my family, I prefer having the house to myself. I can't stand being under my father's constant scrutiny, his need to control every aspect of my life like I'm still some helpless pup.My chest tightens as I remember the conversation we had when I first told my family about finding my mate. They were all overwhelmed with joy, celebrating like it was the best news they'd ever received. Mom actually cried happy tears. My father even insisted I bring her home to meet them, his eyes bright with excitement at the prospect of welcoming a new member into our pack.But everything changed the moment I mentioned Luna's parents.I can still see the exact moment his expression shifted, the way his sm

Luna's POV"Luna, come on!" Cassie whispers urgently. "We're already fashionably late. If we wait any longer, we'll just be regular late."But something about this call feels important. I hesitate for another moment, then swipe to answer. "Hello?""Luna?" The voice on the other end is barely above a whisper, but I recognize it immediately. My entire body erupts in goosebumps."Who is this?" I ask, even though my heart is already racing because I know that voice."I'm sorry," he says, and I can hear something strained in his tone. "I should have introduced myself first. It's Liam."Relief floods through me so intensely that my knees nearly buckle."Liam!" I press the phone closer to my ear. "Are you okay? You didn't show up for practice today. I waited for hours and tried calling you, but…""I'm sorry," he interrupts, and his voice sounds tired. "I couldn't make it today. I'm really sorry about that."Cassie is watching me with growing curiosity, her perfectly arched eyebrow raised in

Luna's POV "God..." I keep murmuring as I search for my way back, but it's hopeless. The only sounds I can hear are insects chirping, crickets singing, and trees rustling in the wind. Then suddenly, I hear something moving through the trees in the distance. I want to ignore it, but there's an unsettling feeling in my heart that I can't shake off.The sound continues, getting closer in my direction. When I realize this, I become more alert and keep looking around toward the sound. It keeps getting closer and closer, then suddenly becomes quiet again.I want to sigh with relief, but I feel like I'm being watched. I sense this presence giving off a dangerous aura. I hear quiet rustling in the trees again."Who's there?" I say, trying to put on a brave act, but deep down I'm scared. My legs are already shaking from fear. I keep looking around... Even though I've already transformed back to human form, I still have my senses and vision heightened. I can smell the scent of damp fur, and wi

Luna's POVI step out of the coach's office, the door closing shut behind me. I feel empty inside. My chest aches. I don't know why my life keeps unraveling like this. I've done everything right. I've worked hard, harder than anyone else I know. Everywhere I go, rejection just seems to cling to me.It was supposed to be different here. I believed that if I could just make it onto the most popular team, everything would change. That I'd finally matter, that I'd finally feel important. That maybe I'd stop feeling like an outsider and finally belong. But somehow, since I set foot on campus, everything has gone from bad to worse.First my mate, then the wolf—I didn't even know I could unleash such immense power and that it had been inside me until recently—and now, nothing feels real anymore. My life is twisting, breaking apart like a bridge that's already falling down.I march toward the library, ignoring the curious stares from passing students. My footsteps echo on the floor as I push

Luna's POVI arrive at the address Jaxton gave me—it's a cozy-looking restaurant just off campus. The place has an inviting warmth, with low chatter and the clink of glasses filling the air. I spot him through the window, sitting at a table with a group of people, all laughing like they've known each other forever.He looks up just as I walk in, and I lift my hand slightly in a wave. His face lights up, and he whispers something to his team as he stands and crosses the room toward me."You finally made it," he says, his voice low but warm as he smiles."I said I might," I reply, giving him a soft smile.Without asking, he signals a waiter and orders a drink for me—some kind of orange juice—but I shake my head, declining his offer. "I'm good, thanks."He doesn't push it. He just stretches his hand, gesturing for me to sit with him in a quieter corner."I'm not one to waste time," he says, leaning forward with his elbows on the table. "I want you on my team, Luna."I blink, stunned. "Wh