Rejected And Reborn のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Chapter Thirty One – The Test of Shadows Nora’s POV The path to the pack’s inner clearing felt endless. Darkness wrapped around me like a thick blanket, and the forest whispered secrets I could not understand. My hands shook as I held the tray of food, warm from the fire. Every step I took made my heart pound faster. I had never been this far from Axel’s side, and yet I could not turn back now. The clearing opened before me. I could barely make out the figures moving in the shadows. The alpha sat on a low wooden platform, his posture relaxed but commanding, every movement precise, every glance sharp. My stomach twisted, and I forced myself to step forward. The alpha was sitting on a tall chair made from dark wood, carved smooth, as if it belonged to him alone. His posture was calm, but his eyes… his eyes were sharp and cold, like blades. They followed me as I walked in, and I felt smaller with every step. “Bring it closer,” he said, his voice deep, low, and steady. It wasn’t loud,

Chapter Thirty Three : His Presence Nora’s Pov The corridor was empty when I slipped away, my heart still racing from what had just happened. The torches along the wall flickered weakly, throwing shadows that made me shiver. My steps were quick and light, careful not to draw attention. I knew eyes could be anywhere, watching, waiting. No one must see us together. Not now. I reached the back of the old hall where the stone wall curved into a quiet passage. The air was damp there, heavy with the smell of moss. I stopped, pressing my hand against my chest to steady my breathing. And then I felt it, his presence. “Axel,” I whispered, and he stepped out from the darkness, his jaw tight, his eyes burning with questions I wasn’t ready for. “Why did you come?” My voice trembled as I asked, though part of me already knew the answer. I wanted to hear it from him. I needed to. He didn’t reply right away. His chest rose and fell like he was trying to control something inside him. Finally, he

Chapter Thirty Five – In the Quiet of the Night Nora’s POV The palace was silent. The kind of silence that felt heavy, pressing against my ears, making every little sound louder than it should be. The alpha lay beside me, his breathing deep and steady. He was asleep. I lay there stiff, staring at the ceiling, unable to close my eyes. My heart wouldn’t rest, not with Axel somewhere in this palace, not with fear hanging over us both. I turned my head slowly, careful not to move too much. The alpha’s chest rose and fell in a calm rhythm. His hand rested near his side, relaxed, no sign of waking. I bit my lip. If I stayed here, I would drown in my thoughts. I needed to see Axel. Just once, to know he was safe, to feel his presence. I breathed out softly and slid one leg off the bed, then the other. The floor was cold against my bare feet. I froze as the bed creaked lightly. My chest tightened, waiting—listening. But the alpha only shifted slightly, still asleep. “Easy… easy…” I whi

Chapter Thirty Seven – Search The alpha’s POV The night was quiet, too quiet. I stirred awake, my body shifting automatically toward the other side of the bed. My hand reached out, searching for warmth, for the softness of Nora’s body pressed against mine. But instead, my palm landed on cool, empty sheets. Cold. My eyes snapped open. For a moment, I lay still, staring into the darkness. The curtains swayed faintly against the night breeze that slipped through the open window. The moonlight spilled in thin lines across the floor, pale and sharp. I listened, waiting for the sound of her breathing, the small movements she sometimes made when she tossed in her sleep. Nothing. A low growl hummed in my chest. I pushed myself up, my gaze sliding across the room. The bathroom door was shut, but no faint light shone beneath it, no sound of water. Still, I waited, forcing my muscles to relax. She must be there. Where else could she be? But seconds dragged on, heavy and unyielding. My i

Chapter Thirty Nine – Almost Safe Nora’s POV It seemed the guards had stopped searching. The echo of their boots had vanished down the hall, and all that remained was the soft crackle of Axel’s lantern and the sound of our breathing. Relief loosened my chest, though my hands still trembled faintly. I could almost laugh from the nerves, but instead, I leaned against Axel, my voice low, almost guilty. “I’ll tell the Alpha I was in the garden if he asks,” I whispered. “He knows I go there sometimes to think. He’ll believe it.” Axel gave me a look, sharp and unyielding. “That’s a dangerous lie.” “I know,” I admitted, my lips curving into a faint smile. “But it’s a believable one. And right now… I don’t care. Let me stay. Just a little longer.” His eyes darkened. For a moment, I thought he would push me away. His body was tense, his wolf restless—I could feel it in the way his chest rose sharply, in the faint growl of restraint under his breath. But then, his hand lifted. He brushed