Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rejected By The Beta, Claimed By His Alpha Uncle : Kabanata 141 - Kabanata 150

The necklace glimmered again that morning, catching the first sweep of sunlight through the window. Jenna’s hand hovered over it as she dressed in Aria’s school uniform, fingers brushing the star-shaped charm that rested against her collarbone. It was cool, almost icy, like it carried a memory all its own.She whispered under her breath, “Why can’t I stop noticing this thing?”Because it matters, Iris said quietly. Her mother gave it to her. A gift of protection. It should keep her safe.Jenna’s lips twisted. “Safe? She still died, didn’t she?”Silence filled her mind for a beat before Iris sighed. Some protections fail when betrayal comes from the inside. Lexa’s growl rumbled low. Exactly. Never trust anyone who smiles too widely. They all want something.The necklace has more than just protection. You will find it out in subsequent times.Jenna slipped on the blazer, letting the necklace peek out. “What could that be tho? Jenna wondered.”—––By the time the Lamborghini rolled thro

The ride back from the ice cream parlor was noisy with Celeste and Mina’s laughter. Jenna smiled where she had to, adding a word here and there, but her eyes kept flicking to the tinted windows, hunting for the details of that boy with the phone.When they pulled up in front of Mina’s house, she hopped out first, blowing a dramatic kiss.“Text me when you’re home, Aria,” she called.Celeste was next. She squeezed Jenna’s hand before stepping out. “You’re quieter than usual. Everything okay?”Jenna forced her lips up. “Just tired. See you tomorrow.”The door shut, the car rolled forward, and silence fell.Her smile vanished instantly.The boy’s face replayed in her mind, the tilt of his phone, the little pause before he sent the picture. Her fingers curled into her lap.Don’t brush it off, Iris whispered. That wasn’t random. It seemed like he was waiting for you.Lexa’s growl filled her chest. Who could it have been? One of Adrian’s dogs? Or Valerie’s little spies? Let me sniff them ou

The night was deep and heavy when Kaelion finally dismissed the last of his men. His office was silent now, the only sound the faint crackle of the fire and the soft clink of glass when he set his untouched whiskey back down on the table. The amber liquid caught the light, but his eyes weren’t on it.His wolf paced in his head like a caged beast.You’re restless again, the wolf growled. Stop pretending it’s about work.Kaelion pinched the bridge of his nose, leaning back into the leather chair. Reports, treaties, numbers all scattered on his desk, ignored. His chest felt too tight. He shut his eyes, and like a cruel gift, the memory replayed again.That girl.Her body brushes against his in the school parking lot. The way her scent slammed into him, a blend of pine and wild roses, so painfully familiar his lungs had seized. And her eyes… goddess, her eyes. The exact shade he had sworn he would never see again.Kaelion cursed under his breath.“She looked at me like she knew,” he whisp

The morning sun spilled through the curtains, warm against Jenna’s face, but it didn’t ease the restlessness simmering in her chest. She rolled out of bed, her mind already sharpening. Today wasn’t just another day at school, it was another chance to remind her enemies that Jenna Stones hadn’t died. She had only changed names.She was Aria now. Aria of the Lotus Pack. Wealthy, admired, respected. Untouchable.But beneath the fake smiles she wore, there was only Jenna. The girl who was betrayed. The girl who came back to collect blood.At school, Jenna felt it immediately. Eyes following her. Valerie tried to shrink behind her locker when Jenna walked down the hallway. Her fingers trembled on the books she clutched, her smile too brittle. Every time Jenna stepped closer, Valerie flinched.Jenna tilted her head, letting her lips curl into the kind of smile that wasn’t friendly at all.“Morning, Valerie,” she murmured, brushing past just close enough for their shoulders to almost touch.

A knock jolted Jenna awake.She rubbed her eyes, her heart still heavy from last night’s argument.“Come in,” she muttered, already bracing herself for more bad news.The door pushed open, and Nana, the old maid, shuffled in. Her silver hair was tied back in a neat bun, her wrinkled hands carrying a folded set of clothes.“Are you okay, Aria?” Nana’s voice was soft, full of concern.Jenna nodded quickly. “I’m fine.”But Nana’s eyes lingered. She didn’t believe her. With a sigh, the woman set the clothes on the bed and busied herself, tugging open curtains to let in pale light.“Your smile used to brighten this house,” Nana murmured, her back turned. “Now you look… as if you are going to die.”Jenna swallowed. That wasn’t far from the truth. She didn’t answer, afraid her voice might break.Nana turned, forcing a smile, and began fussing over her like she had when she was a child, combing her hair, handing her toast, and straightening her collar.“Eat, child. You’ll feel lighter,” the o