All Chapters of Lycan King's Cursed and Rejected Mate: Chapter 361 - Chapter 370

MAYAI took the stairs two at a time, my heart hammering against my ribs as I raced toward Kael’s room. Tobias had just told me that Kael was back and in his quarters. After spending the entire night wondering where he’d gone, relief flooded through me at the news.I knocked gently when I reached his door, but there was no response. My stomach clenched with anxiety as I turned the knob; it was unlocked. I let myself inside, moving carefully into the darkened room.The room was dark; all the curtains were still drawn from the night before. I paused for a few seconds, trying to adjust my eyes to the darkened room. The sound of running water from the bathroom told me Kael was in the shower. I picked my way across the familiar space and settled on the edge of his bed to wait.My hands twisted in my lap as I tried to rehearse what I would say. Should I start with an apology? Should I explain that I hadn’t told him about the pregnancy because I was going to die anyway and didn’t want to bre

MAYAThe celebration continued until midnight, and from the way the wine and the food kept pouring out, I wasn’t sure the people who came to celebrate with us were ready to retire.I was feeling tired and must have dozed off several times in Kael’s hand. Kael just sat next to me, refusing to touch a drop of alcohol save for the glass of wine we shared as a toast during the reception.As the clock struck midnight, pack members gathered around us, after fixing a new crown of roses on our head, and began to sing and dance loudly, urging us to consummate our night as newlyweds.They escorted us into the pack house, cheering Kael on and telling him to make sure I had a great time. My heart fluttered with nervous excitement as we climbed the stairs together, leaving the crowd at the foot of the stairs cheering us on.I felt giddy, like a new bride, and Kael had a quiet smile on his face, the kind that meant, ’I will go all out tonight.’My body trembled with the memory of him slipping the b

KAELMy heart constricted with emotions as I watched Maya dozing off at the dining table.Her head was lolling from one side to the other; she looked so exhausted that I wished I had a way to relieve her for a few seconds. My eyes strayed to the stomach, which seemed normal to me, and I was sad that I would not be here to experience the life I had created.Rising to my feet, I went around the table and slowly lifted her into my arms, careful not to wake her. I crossed towards the bed and laid her gently, watching as one hand instinctively rested over her stomach.If I had any doubts before, this was what gave me the strength. And no matter what, I felt a sense of fulfilment. I have a wife and two children. What more could I ask for?I settled the covers over her body, drew the curtains to block out the rays of light, and slipped out of the room. When I came outside the corridor, I saw Tobias waiting for me. He was sitting on his heels, and he had a troubled expression on his face.As

KAELI glanced back at the pack house, knowing Maya would be out soon."When Maya comes out, take her there. I’ll join you shortly," I instructed. "Make sure she doesn’t suspect anything unusual.""Understood, Alpha."I turned away from the car and headed toward the underground holding cells. There was one more bond I needed to sever before tonight; one that would hurt almost as much as losing Maya, but for entirely different reasons.The holding cells were carved into the bedrock beneath the pack house, lined with silver-infused steel that prevented anyone from breaking free. Two guards stood at attention as I approached."Leave us," I ordered. "I need to speak with the prisoner alone."They exchanged glances but didn’t question my command.I found Tobias in the third cell, sitting on the narrow cot with his back to the door. He hadn’t acknowledged my presence, but I knew he was aware of my presence. The Beta bond between us hummed with tension and unspoken pain.I lowered myself to

KAELThe pack grounds buzzed with a vibrant energy as our warriors made their final preparations. The air crackled with tension and anticipation; everyone could feel that tonight would be different. Tonight would be the end of everything we’d known, one way or another.I stood at the edge of the training field, watching our people prepare for what they believed would be the final battle against the Dark One. Silver weapons gleamed in the light, protective charms hung from every neck, and the scent of blessed oils filled the evening air.Since we couldn’t fight the Dark One with modern weapons, we were going back to the days before guns and bombs.Our warriors moved with the awareness of soldiers who knew their lives, and the lives of everyone they loved, depended on their performance tonight.Darren was drilling the front-line fighters, his voice carrying clearly across the field as he barked out formation commands. Vega led a group of our newer recruits through defensive positions; h