Lycan King's Cursed and Rejected Mate의 모든 챕터: 챕터 191 - 챕터 200

FINNI stood before the full-length mirror in my room, adjusting the embroidery on my ceremonial joining outfit.The deep crimson and gold of the fabric, the pack colours shimmered under the soft light. I couldn't believe I was the groom and the soon-to-be mated Alpha. My hands trembled slightly as I adjusted the cuffs and worked on the fastenings.It still felt so surreal that I would be marrying Maya today.However, the excitement I had still warred with a speck of doubt. Everything was going way smoother than I had anticipated. Luna Seraphina had approved using the best halls in the pack since she was in charge of Welfare.Not just that, she had quickly and efficiently organized the hall, the decoration, the food… all in less than 48 hours. Her role had fastened the preparation and made everything easy for us. She had gone a step further to send out invitations to various packs and told them that, since we were all trying to recover from the Feral attack, they should only send thei

MAYAI've been called wolfless, a deviant, and every other thing all my life, but never a murderer!The word rang a hateful echo that refused to fade. My hands trembled as I clenched them into fists at my sides."I've had enough!" I cried out. My tears were flowing freely now, streaking down my face. "Stop calling me a murderer. I haven't killed anyone. I am not a monster."I gazed at Luna Seraphina, my mother, or the woman whom I had always believed was my mother. Her expression was concealed with disdain, and her lips were pressed into a thin line. But I wanted to try one last time. Maybe she had been so angry and had spoken out of it."Are you even my mother? You've hated me for as long as I can remember. Why? What did I ever do to you to deserve this?"Finn stiffened, his hand immediately reaching for me. "This isn't the time or place, Maya. We just need to get the joining ceremony back on track, that's all.""No!" I shouted, shaking his hand off mine, as my voice rose with desper

MIRIAMIt's been two weeks since I came back to the Moon Temple with an empty womb and a heart heavier than I'd ever known.The stillness of the temple at all times, which used to ground me in such a way I couldn't understand, broken occasionally only by the soft rustling of robes or the distant chant of prayers, had now become a prison to me.I was the secret, trapped in a prison, and the only people who knew were my wet pillow each night and my conscience. I couldn't believe I was a mom, well, a half-mom actually, but that experience changed my life in ways I never expected.Each day felt heavier than the last; my belly was still round and protruding. I was still too tired from carrying another human for nine months and still forced to get on with my life like nothing had just happened.Of course, no one noticed, since I returned in Spring, and we were always at our busiest at this time of year because many special flowers, herbs, and seeds are found then. I simply went out of my wa

FINNThe door of the room slammed shut, echoing through my chest like a gunshot.Maya's tear-streaked face was etched into my mind. I moved to go after her, but I had barely taken a step when a shadow blocked my path. When I looked up, it was Luna Seraphina's brother, the Alpha Renwick of Shadow Moon Pack."We haven't finished, Alpha Finn," he announced quietly."I don't have time for this," I retorted, wishing more than anything but to drive my fist into his face that was currently squeezed in a smirk. "Get out of my way.""That's no way to treat guests, Alpha Finn," he continued, ignoring my warning. "We came down here, and you won't even listen to us? C'mon… sit for a minute while we talk.""Sit for a minute?" I scoffed, turning to stare at all the Alphas from the Southern region, avoiding my gaze. "You all would seriously sit and do nothing while this is happening to me? Today is supposed to be a major highlight for me, and no one is saying anything.""What do you want them to say

FINN"No, I am not," I said with a huge smile. "Anyways, that's none of your business. This oath is simply reassuring me that you will keep your promise and won't hurt Maya.""So, you will marry Isla?" Luna Seraphina asked, staring at me with uncertainty.Nyx howled within me, but I pushed down the pain and nodded. "Yes, I will."Alpha Renwick rose from his seat again; his expression was grim. "If we agree to this, there's no turning back. You cannot suddenly divorce Isla…I hope this is not a ploy to bring…""It's really none of your business Renwick," I looked at him straight in his eyes. "All of you here have mistresses and a lot of stray pups outside your mate and marriage, but you don't see me questioning you."The men shifted uncomfortably, clearing their throats."So you're still going to keep Maya?" Luna Seraphina asked. She sounded offended."Again!" I turned to her. "I do not answer to you, Luna Seraphina. Do you want me to marry your daughter or not?""If we agree to this,"