All Chapters of The Alpha's Rejection : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Zaiden’s POVThe next morning came too quickly.Sleep had been nothing more than a flicker between nightmares. Maybe my mate’s presence all this while had been the only thing keeping them away. I needed to get her back fast.By dawn, I was already awake, sitting on the edge of my bed, staring at the silver cuffs glinting faintly on the table. Cole’s cuffs. His scent still clung to them like rot.I didn’t wait for breakfast or anyone. I left my room, moving through the quiet hallways as the pack began to stir. Every step toward the dungeon felt heavier, weighed down by anger and disbelief. My Beta. My best friend. A traitor.The guards at the dungeon gate straightened when they saw me.“Alpha,” one of them greeted, bowing quickly.“Open it,” I ordered.The heavy door opened, and the stench hit me sweat, silver, and the sour taste of fear disguised as defiance.Cole sat chained to the wall, wrists scorched from silver. His head was down, but his posture screamed pride. When I stepped in

Karen POV I took a deep breath. “You’ll have to find out who killed the previous Luna of Blue Moon Park.”He blinked, caught off guard. “What?”“You heard me,” I said firmly. “Find out who really killed her, Xavier’s mother. And while you’re at it, find out who’s been found with the rogues that day, which they pinned on me. I want the truth.”He shook his head slightly, disbelief flickering in his golden eyes. “Karen, that’s not a simple task. That happened months ago it will be very suspicious to Blue Moon Pack’s Alpha if I just randomly decide to bring it. There’s barely any evidence left, and whoever was behind it probably…”“Then find new evidence,” I snapped, cutting him off. “You’re Alpha, aren’t you? You claim to protect your pack then protect it from the inside first.”He stared at me, his gaze hardening. “You think this is about protection? This is revenge, Karen. You want me to dig into things that could start another war.”I met his gaze without flinching. “Then let there

Zaiden’s POV I sat in my office as I picked up the phone. “Adrian? See me in my office,” I commanded. “Yes, Alpha,” he replied before I hung up. A few minutes later, Adrian knocked and opened the door slightly, peeking through. “Hello, my dear Alpha,” he said with a smug smile. Sometimes, I felt he was too childish for an advisor, but as much as I thought that, he was still wise and I had to admit, I needed that part of him. “Come in,” I said. He strolled in majestically, like he owned the place. “So, what made the Alpha of Sunrise Pack request my presence?” he asked with that same childish grin. I eyed him as I spoke. “Well, I think I might need help figuring out who killed Xavian’s mother the one from Blue Moon Pack. And there’s something being said about traitorous rogues. I feel that needs to be looked into,” I said, sighing as I buried my face in my hands. “This is the first time I’ve seen you this helpless,” he said with a slight grin. “Guess this is the handiwork of o

Zaiden’s POVI left for my room to prepare for the day ahead. The morning air was crisp, but it did little to calm the thoughts racing in my head. I showered quickly, changed into a fresh shirt, and slipped on my jacket. There was still one matter I needed to handle Cole.By the time I reached the dungeon, the silence there was thick, almost suffocating. The guards straightened immediately when they saw me.“Open it,” I ordered.They obeyed without hesitation, unlocking the heavy metal door. The smell of damp stone and rust filled the air as I stepped inside. Cole sat in the corner of his cell, hands chained, head bowed. He looked nothing like the proud warrior I once knew.He lifted his eyes when I entered, his lips twisting into a faint, bitter smirk.“Alpha,” he rasped. “Didn’t think you’d come down here yourself.”I stopped a few feet away, crossing my arms. “I came because I need answers.”He let out a hollow laugh. “Answers? Or confessions?”“That depends on how honest you decid

Karen’s POVBy the time I got back home, I was completely drained. The day had been longer than I expected, and all I wanted was a bath. I dropped my bag on the couch and headed straight upstairs to my room.I peeled off my clothes and went into the bathroom, letting the warm water wash away the stress of the day. When I finally stepped out, I tied a towel around my chest and wiped the steam off the mirror. My reflection stared back at me a little tired, but at least I looked less messy than before.I changed into a loose black shirt and shorts, brushed my hair, and padded downstairs. The house was quiet; Zaiden wasn’t around, which did surprise me. Probably he was on his Alpha duties. I hadn’t seen him since morning.Feeling a bit hungry, I decided to make dinner. I wasn’t in the mood for anything fancy, just something simple to fill my stomach. I gathered the ingredients, set the pot on the stove, and got to work. The soft sound of sizzling filled the kitchen, and I hummed under my