All Chapters of The Alpha's Rejection : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Zaiden’s POVI turned back to Adrian. “Let’s go together. I’ll need help at that soup place.”“Really?” he chuckled. “What do you want to do?”“I want to get some delicious soup for my Luna, and a few gifts too. I trust you’re good with… ladies’ things.”“Don’t say that like it’s a bad thing,” he said with a grin. “Trust me, you need that knowledge too.”“Maybe,” I snorted.He chuckled loudly. “The big, bad Alpha trying to understand women? That’s a huge change. I should go thank Karen for this,” he said, laughing. I groaned.“What?” he continued teasing. “Should I tell her you don’t fancy women’s things and don’t even know what she likes? Or should I tell her that women just irritate you?” He burst out laughing again.“What the fuck?” I snapped. “When did I ever say that? And trust me, she’ll never believe you over me.”“Jokes on you,” he said, still laughing. “She will.”We headed toward Xavier’s library first.I stepped inside and asked Adrian to wait for me outside. Eryx still wa

Zaiden’s POVI pecked her cheek and headed to my room to freshen up. After I was done, the chef had already brought my food.Once I finished eating, I went straight to Karen’s room. I knew she would love the idea of me cuddling her. Just the thought made my heart flutter.I opened the door and saw her whispering my name in her sleep. The room was filled with her sweet scent. I moved closer, only to find her crying even while asleep. My chest tightened.I climbed onto the bed and gently pulled her into my arms. Her body was burning hot and damp with sweat. Without hesitation, I lifted her and carried her to the tub. It wasn’t easy, but she was my mate, I’d endure anything for her.I turned on the water and called one of the maids to help wash her up. She came immediately. While they were in the bathroom, I changed the bedsheets. I could hear Karen’s soft whimpers through the door.When she was done, the maid left. Karen stepped out of the bathroom, her eyes dull and shadowed with dark

Zaiden’s POVDays later.Karen’s heat had finally settled.She was sitting on the edge of the bed when I walked in, brushing her hair back with her fingers. The moment she noticed me, she smiled.“You’re staring,” she said.I walked over without answering, standing between her knees. My hands settled on her waist automatically, thumbs pressing in slightly.“Can I not look at my mate now?” I asked.She scoffed. “You’ve been looking since morning.”“And I’ll keep doing it.”Her hands came up to my chest, gripping my shirt lightly. “Lisa says I’m completely fine now.”“I know,” I said. “I can feel it.”She leaned into me, resting her forehead against my chest. “I don’t like that you’re leaving again.”My arms wrapped around her immediately, firm, grounding. “I don’t like it either.”“You always say that,” she muttered.“And it’s always true.”She sighed and pressed closer. I slid one hand up her back, slow, familiar, just holding her there. “It won’t be long,” I said. “The worst is over.

Zaiden POVImmediately we were done with breakfast, Xavier and I moved to his library, where we would usually plan. On getting there, we found Eryx already waiting.“Good morning, Alphas.”“Morning,” we answered at once, and I asked,“How are you doing?”“I’m doing well,” he said, and I hoped so.We got into the library and made a plan. We had no specific place where the rogues would be, so we had to take a risk on him wandering about so he’d get caught by them. We made sure he didn’t take anything with him so it wouldn’t look planned. I got the tracker and placed it on specific places on his body. At least it would not be traceable.Karen’s POVThe next day felt… quiet.I woke up alone, the room neat and still, sunlight slipping in through the curtains. Although the thought of Zaiden seeped through, I removed the thought of him from my head and got ready for work instead.I took a quick bath, wore simple clothes, just a loose top with baggy trousers and a cross bag. I tied my hair in

Eryx POVThe next morning, I was woken up by the sound of a rattle on the door.“The Alpha wants your presence in the throne room,” he said.He came closer to me, looking at me with a suspicious eye. Then he proceeded to remove the chain that held me, and he gestured for me to follow him, which I did.We arrived at the throne room in no time.The room exuded power and authority, a space where dominance wasn’t whispered; it was felt. Dark stone walls rose high, streaked with shadows that danced in the flicker of firelight from massive torches mounted along the sides. The floor was polished obsidian, reflecting the tall, jagged windows that framed the surrounding wilderness, letting the scent of earth and pine drift inside. At the far end, an elevated throne carved from blackened wood and inlaid with silver wolf motifs commanded attention, sharp lines and sheer size leaving no doubt who ruled here. The air was heavy, carrying a scent of strength and instinct. Every corner, every beam, ev