Semua Bab THE ALPHA’S PUBLIC REJECTION : Bab 271 - Bab 280

ANDRE POVThree days. That was all it took.Three days after Lillian’s treatment, and I was walking out of the clinic on my own two feet. My arm still ached, still felt weak, but the bandages were gone. The wounds had closed up quickly and the healers shook their heads in disbelief.“That sliver leaf extract,” Doctor Marcus had said, as he examined me that morning. “I have never seen anything like it. The tissue regeneration is remarkable. You will need physical therapy, but full recovery is almost certain now.”I owed that to Lillian.I walked down through the pack house corridor towards Drake office. Soldiers nodded as I passed with respect in their eyes. Word had spread about the raid, about the capture of Elias and his men. The pack felt different now. Lighter and hopeful.I knocked on Drake’s door softly. “Come in.”I stepped inside and saw Drake sitting behind his desk, with papers spread out before him. Lucas leaned against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest. They b

LILLIAN POVThe pack house self different as we walked through the entrance. It seem lighter somehow, despite everything that had happened. Salome walked on my left, while Lydia was on my right.I stopped a huard passing by. “Excuse me. Do you know where Beta Andre is?”The guard nodded his head respectfully and said, “The Alpha and Beta are in the cells lady Lillian. Interrogations.”Salome raked her eyebrows. “They are still at it? They must have gotten something important.”Lydia looked around and asked, “”should we wait in the Alpha’s office? It is more comfortable there.”I thought for a moment, then I shook my head. “Instead of waiting, why don’t we go check on Willow? She has been through a lot also.”Salome smiled brightly. “that is good idea. Let us see how our brave little spy is doing.”We found Willow in her chambers. She was sitting by the window with a cup of tea in her hands. She looked up as we entered and her face lit up with genuine surprise and joy.“Lillian, Salome

LILLIAN POV The greenhouse chambers were warm and filled with the light scent of blooming flowers. My mother moved among her plants silently, but her hands trembled as she touched each leaf. Salome sat on the sofa with her eyes red. And Lydia stood by the window, pretending to look out but occasionally wiping her cheeks. I watched them all with an heavy heart. Then I noticed my mother. She had moved to a corner and positioned her back to us, and I noticed her shoulders shaking with silent sobs. I crossed the room and wrapped my arms around her from behind. “Mama, why are you crying?” She turned, and I noticed her face wet with tears. “My baby is leaving….and I know, I know this might be the last time I see you before you go to the healer’s enclave. My throat became tight. “Mama…” She tried to smile through her tears, but it came out strained. “You know, I have never thought about moving to another city. But maybe….maybe I could come with you? Start over somewhere n

DRAKE POVThe pack house was buzzing with activity. Wolves hurried past carrying flowers, decorations, and trays of food. Today was Andre and Willow’s wedding, and everyone wanted it to be perfect.I stood in my chambers, in front of my huge mirror, adjusting the ceremonial robes. The deep blue fabric felt heavy on my shoulders, but it was in a good way. A proud way.The door burst open without a knock.Lucas strolled in, already dressed in his formal attire, with a huge grin on his face. “Looking good, Alpha. Very regal.”I rolled my eyes. “And where is Salome? Should you not be with her?”“The ladies are not here, yet.” Lucas waved his hand dismissively. “They are doing what ladies do. Making themselves beautiful, I suppose.”I smirked. “Salome is already beautiful. She does not need to try.”Lucas clutched his chest dramatically. “Watch it. That is my woman you are complimenting.”“Relax. I am just stating facts.”Lucas laughed and walked lazily to the window, to look out at the pr

LILLIAN POVThe morning sun shone brightly through the large windows of the pack dining hall, which casted warm lights across the long table. Athere was loud laughter in the air, which mixed together with the clinking of cups and the smell of fresh bread and honey.I sat at the head of the table, on the Luna’s chair beside Drake, who rested his hand on my knee under the table. To my right, Andre and Willow sat close together, and were stealing glances at each other lile newly weds. Lucas and Salome were seated across from them, bickering playfully about who ate the last pastry. Josh and Lydia completed the circle, Lydia rested her head on Josh’s shoulders.It was perfect. Everything was perfect.Salome set her cup back down on the table with a loud clink. “Everyone. I have an announcement to make.”The table became quiet.Then she looked at Lucas, who nodded back at her encouragingly. And then she smiled. “I am expecting. I am going to be a mum and Lucas a dad.”For a second, everywhe