Semua Bab The Rejected Mate’s Dark Rise: Bab 61 - Bab 70

Jane.I continued working, focusing on cleaning the dust from his furniture. Suddenly, Richard grabbed my hand and pulled me around to face him.“Are you not listening to me?” he demanded. “Why aren’t you answering when I speak to you?”I acted as if I couldn’t hear him at all, keeping my face blank and emotionless.“Are you deaf? Can’t you hear that I’m talking to you?” he said, his voice getting louder and more frustrated.I continued to play deaf and mute. I refused to look into his eyes or give him any reaction at all.“Keep pretending you can’t hear me, you stubborn woman,” he said angrily before finally letting go of my arm. “I understand your anger. Fine, I won’t bother you anymore. Just finish your work, maid.”He stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him. I quickly finished cleaning and left his bedroom as fast as I could. What a terrible day this had been.“Jane, where have you been?” June asked when she saw me coming down the hallway. “I’ve been looking everywhe

Jane“I live about ten minutes from here,” I said breathlessly. “With June.”“Show me,” he said, his voice rough with desire.I nodded and smiled back. “Of course, Vishal. Let’s go.”As we walked through the dark streets, our hands intertwined, I couldn’t help but think that maybe this was my chance at real happiness. Maybe the Moon Goddess was finally giving me the mate I deserved.But in the back of my mind, I couldn’t shake the feeling that my past was about to catch up with me. And when it did, it might destroy everything - including this perfect moment with the man who was meant to be mine.“This is where you live?” Vishal asked when we stopped in front of our building.I could see the shock in his eyes. The building looked like it was falling apart, with peeling paint and cracked windows. I knew it wasn’t much, but it was all June and I could afford.“Yes,” I said, feeling embarrassed. “Do you have a problem with where I live?”“No, of course not,” he said quickly, but I could h

Jane.My mom’s voice on the phone made me so happy. Even though we lived far apart, hearing her talk felt like getting a warm hug.When I listened to her, all my worries went away. My mom always made me feel safe, and her voice reminded me that some things never change.“Jane, what’s wrong?” June asked loudly. “I’ve been talking to you for ten minutes, and you’re just looking at your food. What’s going on?”I looked up, surprised. “What did you say? Sorry, I wasn’t listening.”June looked worried. “That’s what I mean. Your mind is somewhere else. Are you okay? Is something bothering you?”“Sorry,” I replied, feeling bad for not listening to my best friend. “I didn’t mean to ignore you.”“Are you thinking about Vishal?” she asked with a smile. “Maybe you should call him. You always get that dreamy look when you think about him.”I shook my head. “It’s not about him. I’m worried about my mom.” The words felt heavy when I said them. “I think I caused problems between her and Dad when I d

VishalAll my life, I had searched for my mate. Every full moon, every pack gathering, and every journey to neighboring territories, I hoped that this time would be different.I hoped I would finally feel that magical connection everyone talked about, the instant recognition that would bring peace to my restless soul.But my searching seemed hopeless. Year after year passed, and I found no one. Eventually, I started to believe that the moon goddess had not blessed me with a mate. Maybe I was meant to be alone forever.My parents never gave up hope. They were sure that I would find her someday. They strongly believed she was out there somewhere, waiting for me. They wanted me to do whatever it took to find her, even if I had to search in other packs, other territories, and other countries.The pressure got worse when my sister Ella found her mate and brought him home. I was happy for her, truly, but it made me feel even more alone. Everyone around me was finding their other half, and I

Jane“Welcome to my hotel room,” Vishal said softly as he opened the door for me. “What can I get you? Are you hungry? Thirsty?”I looked around the beautiful room - it was much nicer than anywhere I had ever stayed. There was a comfortable couch, a large bed with fluffy pillows, and floor-to-ceiling windows that showed the city lights sparkling below. But all I could focus on was the man standing next to me.My mate. After everything that had happened today, I was finally alone with him.‘Tell him how you feel, my wolf,’ Amber whispered in my mind. ‘We’re alone now… we can be honest with him.’I found myself smiling, thinking about how happy I had been since meeting Vishal again.“Why are you smiling?” he asked, tilting his head with curiosity. “Did I do something funny?”His question brought me back to the present moment. I had been so lost in my thoughts that I forgot he was watching me.“Oh, I’m sorry,” I replied, feeling my cheeks turn red with embarrassment. “I was just thinking