All Chapters of The Rogue King's Mate: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

KAYDEN “Will you ever tell her the truth? If she were to give it an interpretation after finding out, it's simply using her, which I know you're not doing but she needs to know, Kayden. She needs to know before undergoing the Luna selection process.” Charles warned me last night after Matilda took Kelly away. Truthfully, I didn't know what to do or how to go about it. As I drove back to the outskirts of the Sterling pack where I lived, my thoughts browsed through a lot of things, Kelly inclusive. “We are here, Kelly.” I tapped her to wake her up from her deep sleep. Last night, she spent time with Charles and his wife even after the walk with Matilda. They talked about various things and it was nice to see them bond. However, the couple didn't tell her of their relationship. “Oh,” she mumbled drowsily as she struggled to keep her eyes open. I grinned, watching her turn over to the other side sleepily. Kelly looked so cute and adorable that I wouldn't mind staying in the car

KELLY “Why do you think you're the most suitable to be Luna? Not just because you are Kayden's mate but another substantial reason why we should choose you as Luna. In case you do not know, we have a clause in our constitution which states that the Luna of our pack doesn't necessarily have to be the Alpha's mate, she could be the Beta's mate or even one of the council members.” The eyes of the entire council -which isn't the entire population of the council but a fraction: the women- is fixated on me for my response. The room seemed to be closing in on me. The last time I had this many people stare at me intently was probably when I was still at the Sterling pack, on days when I had to give lengthy speeches and days I attended the Council of Elders' meeting, where one rule guided the women: SHUT UP! “I am not supposed to say this but I will, nonetheless.” The expressions on the faces of some of the elders were judging me without any need to hear what I had to say. ‘Oh, that gre

KELLY Now, I was in the final stage and before me sat Gold Montgomery, Charles Fitz-Herbert and another man who I didn't know. They weren't smiling at me. They looked so stern, I was going to change my mind and walk out of the evaluation room. “Miss Kelly Parker, Mrs Kelly Woods, how would you like to be addressed?” the other man asked almost immediately after I sat down. “Miss Kelly Parker.” I responded to him, like it was reflex because it was. “Why? You were initially married to Mr Ezekiel Woods and you are not legally divorced or are you?” he asked, knowingly, intentionally, to provoke some sort of reaction from me. Now, I understand the process: they weren't just going to crown me as Luna, I had to earn it. It wasn't going to be given to me on a platter, it was something I should earn myself. “When I got married to Ezekiel Woods, I didn't change my name from Kelly Parker. I have always been addressed as Kelly Parker, even after my wedding to Ezekiel and even after I marry

KELLY “Kelly, Lily is in one of the guest room sleeping, so you don’t have to worry. Just enjoy yourself, she might wake up in like an hour, you can do whatever you want while she naps.” Abby reassured me over the phone. The moment she said that, something inside me finally made me feel guilty. I hated how I have been leaving Nevaeh with Abby lately. Lily deserved more from me than rushed kisses and quick goodbyes. I felt like a really terrible mother. “Abby loves Lily and She doesn’t mind helping,” Kayden said, giving my hand a gentle squeeze. I did not even notice that he had moved closer to me, I was too caught up thinking. “You are a very good mom, trust me. She wouldn’t want anyone else.” His fingers traced over mine, slow, soft, and I tried not to melt on the spot because I really could. Kayden leaned in, was he going to kiss me? I hoped not, at least not now. He drew closer and I closed my eyes, expecting a kiss as usual but he brushed something out of my hair.” “You had s

KELLY I had barely slept, all night long, I cuddled Nevaeh to the point that I thought I would have suffocated her. But the moment was peaceful, than I could have ever imagined. I would have a long day ahead, looking at most of the frowning elders and trying to keep my calm. But as much as I wanted to stay, reality was waiting. I gently untangled myself from Lily, careful not to wake her, and slipped out of bed. My brain felt like a potato in the microwave as I took my hot bath. My feet touched the cold tiles, I immediately started getting dressed. The mirror on the dresser reflected someone I hardly recognized for some days. The weight of my responsibilities had aged me in ways that went beyond physical appearance. The dark circles under my eyes were caused by sleepless nights. I wouldn't even be surprised if I should be mistaken for someone times two of my age. Yet there was also a strength there, a resilience that had been forged through fire, fire Ezekiel burned me with