Semua Bab REJECTED MATE DESIRED BY THE BASTARD LYCAN BILLIONAIRE: Bab 21 - Bab 30

DEREK POVThe moment her lips touched mine, my body eased instantly. The anger that had been tearing through me went quiet, my Lycan side pressed down like it had been caged again. I stayed still, not kissing her back, not pulling away either. I could feel how nervous she was.She struggled for a second, then finally pulled away. Her cheeks flushed red, and I knew it was from shyness. She could not even look at me. Her eyes dropped, and she bit her bottom lip like a child caught in trouble.“I did… I did…that….” she whispered, twitching her fingers against each other as she was trying to explain why she kissed me.I let out a short chuckle. Not just because it was funny, but because she looked too damn innocent and lost. At the same time, the sound of her broken words from earlier still cut through me. Whoever made her think she was not good enough for me, whoever dared put that poison in her head, almost pushed me to the edge of tearing them apart.I stepped closer to her. She stiff

NORA POVA few minutes later I was laughing so hard my stomach hurt. “Mira… don’t kill me,” I said, holding my side. We had been giggling nonstop and I couldn’t remember the last time I laughed this much.I could tell Mira is in her own world, talking about her clothes, swinging her hands around, bouncing like a child. She couldn’t stop smiling because she didn’t have to wear that Omega maid uniform again. She was so carried away she didn’t even notice she was talking too fast.“And King Derek already arranged an allowance for me,” she said proudly, her eyes shining.I shook my head. “So you’re cutting your hair to look like a tomboy or maybe an Alpha?” I teased.Instead of gasping she nodded quickly. “Yes. I think it will even suit me. Short hair, loose clothes, I will look fresh.”I sat up straight and gave her a look. “Mira, do you remember you haven’t been mated yet? Don’t bring confusion if you start dressing like a man.”She blinked at me, then burst into laughter again. “Fine,

The noise came again, like metal shifting, and I almost jumped out of my skin. I looked at Derek, and he had the same shocked look, but then I noticed something… his hand was by the wall.“Wait… was that you? You make that sound right?” I asked, my voice shaky.He gave me this sheepish smile and pressed his palm flat again. Suddenly the wall slid open with a hiss. Behind it was another door, and the air that rushed out was freezing cold.I hugged myself immediately. “What the hell, Derek? Is this another secret room?”He only grinned and stepped forward. “Come on.”I hesitated, but he caught my hand and pulled me inside. The moment I stepped in, I gasped. The place looked like two parts. The first half was cold, filled with frozen air, shelves stacked with meats, fish, and things I couldn’t even name. The other half was warmer, and there were baskets and jars filled with grains, spices, fruits, and vegetables.“This is…” I couldn’t even finish. My eyes kept darting around like a thief

The man straightened after bowing, his eyes not quite meeting mine. There was something about him — the way his jaw tightened, his hands clasped neatly behind his back — that screamed soldiers. He didn’t look like a servant at all.Mira’s eyes flickered between me and him, like she was nervous. “This is Dennis,” she said carefully. “He’s from Madam Kaelene’s quarters. He… asked to see you.”“Me? Why?” I asked.Dennis looked up. “I’m here under the King’s orders,” he said in a steady tone. “I will be your trainer and work you through the training sessions, begin your combat and discipline training.”I glanced around a little, almost expecting to see Derek app

Nora's POV“Move. Stay away from him.” Mira said as she hit my thigh and scrambled back to my side, like she could see I was stiff. She hit me lightly again to wake me from the stiffness. I’m damn stuck—I can’t take my eyes off Dennis. Lunara was right; he’s fighting it. I’ve seen his claws show twice, and then he pulls back like he’s trying not to hurt me.“Your Highness, nah…you can’t just be looking at him.” Mira shook me, standing and staring at Dennis when I didn’t answer.“Noraaaaa! Wake up …” She screamed out my name in so much fear when Dennis' head snapped up again.She looked at me. “I will keep him in check till we get help,” she said.“Help from who?” I murmured, my other eye watching Dennis.“Just stand up first,” she said, and reached to pull me up. The pain in my ankle burned; I couldn’t move fast.“Ouuuuuuhhhhh,” Dennis let out a low growl that made us both freeze. Mira almost fell, but she steadied herself, and, without minding, she dragged me. My legs were scraping t