Semua Bab REJECTED MATE DESIRED BY THE BASTARD LYCAN BILLIONAIRE: Bab 11 - Bab 16

DEREK POVI was halfway through my warm-up sets when my mind drifted again to last night.The image of Nora in the kitchen last night, standing over the pan, that shy smile. My wolf still hadn’t stopped talking since.Mate knows how to take care of us, he kept repeating, like a drumbeat in my head.I threw another punch at the bag, but my focus was gone.The door opened and Gerrick walked in.“Training early today?” he asked, coming closer.I slowed down. &ldquo

NORA POVI kept my face steady while the queen mother spoke, but it was not easy. She called me a “rag.”. The things she was saying were hurtful, and even though she spoke calmly and without raising her voice, each word carried a weight that I felt deeply. I told myself it was not something to take personally, that this was normal and I should act like it did not affect me. Madam Kaelene had already trained me for situations like this. She always said I must never break down or show emotions in front of anyone, that tears are private and should only be seen in my own reflection. Remembering that advice helped me hold my composure, but inside I was tense and uncomfortable.She did not stop after her first comment. She would pause, then make another statement that was cl

The next morning, I woke up with a dull ache in my leg. It wasn’t unbearable, but it reminded me of how I had fallen yesterday, humiliating myself right in front of Derek and Mira. I shifted slightly on the bed, trying not to move too much, but the stiffness made me let out a quiet groan.Before I could even sit up properly, the door opened, and Derek walked in. He was already dressed in a crisp shirt and trousers, looking like he hadn’t slept much. His eyes went straight to me, sharp but filled with something softer I couldn’t explain.“You should stay still,” he said, walking closer. He placed a tray of food on the table beside the bed. “I asked Mira to prepare breakfast. You don’t need to stress yourself.”I forced a small smile, though it felt heavy. “You don