All Chapters of Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the Crown: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Ember Frost’s POVWithout hesitation, he agreed, and I couldn’t believe it. I had expected him to reject my request, but instead, he agreed so confidently.Just as I started feeling excited that he had agreed, I suddenly heard him say, "Unfortunately, everyone is tired and needs rest. I can’t delay their break just for one person. So, let’s call it a day."What? What the hell did he mean by not wanting to delay everyone’s rest time?With everyone’s jealous stares on us, I helped the tired and weak Lyra back to the school bathroom. She was covered in sweat and muddy sand, while I was spotless—having not fought at all. There were no glorious battles in this world, just dirt and dust that came with every fight. Except today, of course.I leaned against the railing, feeling down. The events of this morning with Orion replayed in my mind. Not only did he fail to show up at my school without warning, but he also wouldn’t let me participate in sparring with my classmates. This weekend, I’d m

Orion’s POV I never imagined I’d be lucky enough to meet Ember. She was like a rare diamond, once lost and broken, but still shining brightly in each of her pieces. That was her; she never backed down, no matter what life threw her way. She was never bored; she was always pushing forward. The first time we met, I saw how fragile her heart was, as if it could shatter at any moment.I was lucky enough to meet her and gain her trust. Over time, our conversations became more frequent until one day, I found myself stepping into her world.But some things always bothered me. Why did so many people walk around with their eyes wide shut? This guy had been given a precious gift by the Moon Goddess, and yet he disregarded it, shattering her heart in the process. If I ever found out who he was, I'd confront him directly and make sure he realized just how badly he’d messed up.I couldn't help but think in a twisted way, his rejection was, in a way, a blessing. It gave me the opportunity to have

Ember Frost’s POVI could see it in the way he was acting—he wanted to kiss me. The way he looked at me, all vulnerable yet somehow sweet, made it obvious. And truth be told, it’s exactly what I wanted, too. I’d been trying to ignore it, but deep down, I knew my feelings for him went far beyond friendship. It was something deeper, something more intense.I was over the moon about doing this. After he kissed me so passionately, it felt like I had a fever. My breath came in shallow gasps, and for a moment, it felt like I couldn’t catch my breath. The heat coursing through me was so intense, I thought I might explode. The love we shared for each other was undeniable, something truly priceless.I could feel the intensity of his emotions. At that moment, it felt like it was just the two of us in the entire world. We were lost in it, both fully immersed in this shared experience.He was the love of my life, my other half, sharing both my pride and my flaws. My partner, in every sense, walki

Ember Frost’s POV Orion paused, clearly caught off guard by my question. "Do you really think now’s the right moment to tell them?" he asked. “What if they end up kicking me out? I’m honestly feeling pretty nervous about this.”I couldn’t help it—I burst out laughing. No matter how tough or fearless someone was, meeting their partner’s parents for the first time always made them nervous. I couldn’t help but wonder how he would react if he found out they were actually my parents. He might collapse from the shock.I waved him off and stood there, watching as his car faded out of sight.When I got back to the palace, I couldn’t hide the smile on my face. If he had stayed any longer, we might have already been caught, and my parents would’ve likely threatened him.My mother couldn’t stop pointing out how happy I seemed at the dinner table. Is this how love is? Now I understand why parents always acted the way they did. It felt like I was a flower blooming in a beautiful garden—nourished,

Ember Frost’s POV As we made our way back to the palace, my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. My father’s words kept replaying in my head: one day, I’d be expected to lead the nation, relying on the support of the Dukes. The responsibility felt overwhelming, but my excitement was driven by something else entirely. I couldn’t stop imagining the moment when I’d finally be Queen—and how Orion, the ever-stubborn man, would have no choice but to follow every word I said.Lost in my thoughts, I suddenly noticed him standing outside the house. His back was against the wall, his eyes scanning the surroundings. The moment he spotted me, a smile appeared on his face, one I couldn’t quite place, but it vanished almost instantly. Without saying a word, he walked up to me and, his touch gentle, he took my wrist."I’m glad you're here. It just occurred to me, I’ve got some serious things that I really need to discuss with you.”We walked to a quiet corner where no one could see us. I shot him a wo