All Chapters of Rejected Luna : Alpha's Promise, King's Claim: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

VENUSSo this is what he meant by half celestial wolf. His wolf’s eyes meet mine and I school my expression. I give him a nod in silent understanding. It does not matter what his wolf looks like or if he’s a half-celestial wolf. As they sprint toward the forest, I chase after them. At first, I manage to keep them in sight, but as time passes, their pace picks up, and I begin to fall behind. My lungs burn, each breath growing more ragged. My legs feel heavy, stumbling over roots and leaves.What was I thinking? I forgot. My body has limits, a condition that makes me slower than the rest. That’s why I need to rely on breathwork. That’s why I train so hard.But I don’t stop. I won’t. Despite the pain in my chest, I keep running. I push myself harder, until my limbs move on instinct alone, as if driven by something deeper than muscle.The trees blur around me. The wind lashes against my cheeks.And then I see them. A flash of fur. Sid and Alex.They’re close.A grin tugs at my lips as m

VENUSI frown as I watch them. I know that Bronze is rebellious just like my dad but the way he speaks so challengingly to the Alpha King seems kind of odd. As if he knows Rowan more closely. Thankfully the door creaks, and Mallory enters, her expression grim. “I’ve checked the perimeter,” she says. “Nothing. Those wolves had cloaking abilities, maybe something worse. If they're what I think they are… regular border patrols won’t be enough.” I can tell what she means. They are special wolves. Rowan crosses his arms. “This annual camp was shut down before because of such incidents.” Bronze clenches his jaw but he says nothing. “If we can’t defend the trainees and pack members from attacks like this, then maybe…” Rowan pauses, letting the words sink in our heads, “...this camp shouldn’t be running.”He turns, giving me one last glance and then leaves. Silence. My chest tightens. He is right. The image of Rimi’s blood soaked body won’t leave me. She is still unconscious because of

VENUSThe surprise hits me like a punch to the gut. I expected I would have to fight her on this but she agreed. This seems easy. Too easy. Also the way she said ‘Don’t return’ it sounded like she’s telling me to stay away from my pack. I try to steady my voice, though it cracks. “Is something happening back at the pack, mom?”There’s a long pause, and for a split second, I think I see her hesitate. Then she speaks, her voice cold but tight. “We’re fine here. For now, focus on your safety. Keep yourself safe, Venus. I’ll handle things here.”I don’t like the way her words feel. Something doesn’t sit right. Why would she say ‘it’s better’? My brow furrows as I glance at the screen, my mind racing.“Mom, what aren’t you telling me?” I ask, the question slipping out before I can stop it.Another pause. Then, finally, she says, “Just... be careful, Venus. Don’t wander off alone. It’s dangerous right now.”The unease on her face is unmistakable, and I can’t shake the feeling that there

VENUSThe sun is barely up when I head to the announcement hall with Sydney and Alex. Bronze has called all of us to gather in the hall as he needs to make an announcement. “So the camp is over,” Sydney mutters with a sad look on her face. I hum. “Yeah. I wish the camp continued but with the attack I can understand why they want to stop it now.”We enter the hall and stand near the back. Bronze walks towards the stage and I scan the hall for other familiar faces. There’s Mallory and Simon standing at one edge of the stage. But I don’t see Rowan anywhere. Bronze steps forward. “After thorough discussion with the elders and a majority vote from you all… the camp will continue.”Murmurs ripple through the crowd. My brows raise. Bronze didn’t tell me about this after he said he’d stop the camp yesterday night. Sydney gasps as she looks at us, equally confused. “A majority vote?” Alex stares ahead at the trainees. “Looks like some of the trainees spoke to Bronze and requested that th

VENUS“No.”His eyes are locked on mine. A shade of icy brown that’s impossible to look away from. “You think I enjoy this?” he says in a low voice. “Hurting you? Watching you fall? I do it because if you can’t handle me, you won’t survive the ones coming next.”His breath brushes my cheek. I turn my face, just slightly, too aware of the heat between us, too aware of the hand on my throat. Fuck, it feels good. “You told my mother what happened,” I whisper. “You changed my partner. Now this. Why do you keep doing this to me?”“I’m doing what’s necessary.”“That’s not an answer.”Silence.My vision turns glassy as warm tears fill my eyes. “It doesn't matter now. You think I’m a whore like everyone else does.” A guttural growl leaves his throat, shaking me to the core. His brown eyes turn to molten gold as he looks at me with what I believe is rage. Finally, an emotion. His grip on my throat tightens and heat pools up between my legs. “Don’t dare to say that again.” He warns me and