All Chapters of Rejected And Reborn: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter Eleven : The Living Room EncounterNora’s POVI was in the pack’s living room, trying to keep busy. The maids moved around me quietly, arranging flowers and folding silks for the upcoming Luna ceremony. The air smelled faintly of lavender and wax polish. I kept my hands busy, straightening the cushions on the chairs, smoothing the tablecloths, pretending I wasn’t nervous.Next week was the Luna ceremony. Just thinking about it made my chest tighten. Axel had made it clear, he wanted me to be his Luna. But the thought alone filled me with fear. What if I failed? What if the pack rejected me?I tried to focus on the small tasks in front of me, when suddenly, the door opened. A hush fell over the room. The maids stiffened and stepped back.A tall woman entered. Her posture was regal, and she carried herself with the air of someone used to being obeyed. She glanced around, eyes narrowing slightly, and the maids instinctively moved toward her, leaving me alone in the middle of the

Chapter Thirteen : The Moment Before the StormNora’s POVI sat on the edge of the couch, hands trembling, face buried in my palms. The tears I thought had dried earlier came back full force. The thoughts of Cynthia, her parents, and the pack’s cold whispers gnawed at me. I felt small, trapped, like a caged wolf with no way out.A soft knock on the door made me jump. My heart thumped painfully against my ribs.“Who is it?” I called, my voice barely above a whisper.“It’s me… Axel,” came the low, familiar voice.I froze. My chest tightened. I hurriedly wiped my tears with the back of my sleeve and tried to compose myself. My hands shook, but I stood and went to the door. My fingers lingered on the handle, unsure if I should open it.“May I?” he asked quietly.I nodded, stepping aside.He entered, his presence calm but strong. His eyes scanned me quickly, and then softened when they met mine.“I’ve been preparing,” he said, voice steady. “Meeting people, getting things ready for the cer

Chapter Fifteen: The Morning of the CeremonyNora’s POVThe first light of morning touched the curtains, soft and golden. I felt the warmth on my face before I even opened my eyes. For a moment, I stayed still, my heart beating calm and steady, listening to the quiet of the room.And then I felt him.Axel’s arm was around me, heavy but gentle, holding me as though I was something precious. His chest rose and fell against my back, his breathing deep and steady. For the first time in so long, I had slept without fear. No nightmares. No whispers. Just peace.I turned a little, careful not to wake him, and saw his face. Strong, sharp, yet so soft in sleep. He looked nothing like the Alpha everyone feared outside. Here, he was just a man. My man. My heart swelled, and tears stung my eyes.How did I, the omega girl who had nothing, end up here?Before I could think more, his eyes opened. Those dark eyes that always found me, no matter where I was. A slow smile touched his lips, and before I

Chapter Seventeen: The Face of BetrayalNora’s POVI woke slowly, my head spinning, my body aching. My arms were tied, my legs stiff, and my chest felt heavy with fear. I tried to remember where I was, but everything was dark.A hand touched my face. Rough. Cold. And then… the mask covering my eyes was lifted.Light hit me, and I squinted, trying to focus.And there he was. Kade.My Kade. The boy I had once loved. The boy I had trusted with everything. The boy who had broken me.My heart froze. My stomach twisted into knots. I felt like the world had collapsed around me.“Kade… why?” I whispered, my voice trembling. “Why are you doing this to me? Why… why take me?”He stepped closer. His eyes were dark, burning with obsession and anger. His voice was low, but it cut through me like a knife.“I want you back,” he said. “If I cannot have you, no one can. You are mine, Nora. Always.”I shook my head violently. “You… you betrayed me! You chose her—my friend—as your Luna! And now… now you

Chapter Twenty – The Shadow of DoubtAxel’s POVThe forest was thick and dark. Every step I took made the leaves crunch beneath my boots. The scent was faint but unmistakable, Nora’s. My wolf growled low inside me, restless and sharp. She was close, and I could feel it deep in my chest.I stopped, turning to my warriors. “Stay back,” I whispered. “Do not follow me inside. If anything happens… only come if I call. Understood?”Their eyes widened, tense and alert, but they nodded. They knew better than to argue. I moved forward alone, silent, careful, every sense alert. The firelight flickered through the trees, showing figures moving in the shadows. One figure stood out—tall, confident, and dangerous.Kade.I took a slow, steady breath. My wolf growled, warning me to strike, but I held back. This was not the moment for rage. I had a plan. I had to confuse him. Make him doubt.I stepped into the clearing. There she was, tied to a tree, her hair falling across her face, trembling but def