All Chapters of The Rejected Mate Is Back And Rising: Chapter 21 - Chapter 28

The Luna’s WarElena’s POVThe group is divided into two parts. I sense it with each stride I make.Wolves assemble in groups throughout the courtyard, murmuring anxiously. A few gaze on me with animosity. Others steer clear of making any eye contact.The atmosphere hums with dread and mistrust. Daylight scarcely graces the horizon. The strain is already suffocating the early hours.Damon occupies the midst of the turmoil directing fighters with commands. Marcus remains nearby his expression, serious and strained. Tension grips everyone following yesterday’s admission.The detained betrayers disclosed all details. Victoria supplied them with information for months. She manipulated both factions and fractured the group internally, then fled with all the journals we required.But that is not even the worst part.The dreadful thing is what follows.A young omega sprints towards Damon gasping for breath, shaking intensely, and she struggles to speak. "Alpha she’s at the east ridge. Victor

The Fall of the False LunaElena’s POVThe hall is descending into disorder before I even get a chance to breathe. Wolves collide with each other claws tearing at the stone floor the atmosphere with the sharp aroma of blood. Victoria remains at the center as if she is, on stage her eyes gleaming with victory her silver dagger leaving a trail of droplets.“Murderers " she shouts, her voice. Resonant like a bell. "All of you trailing that outlaw and her corrupted whelp. The Goddess herself is observing.”Her speech triggers another burst of yelling. A few wolves start clashing with one another. Damon moves before me his chest rising and falling rapidly his shirt drenched in blood. He seems on the verge of fainting.“Remain close, to me " he says.“I am able to fight.”“I’m aware you can," he replies with teeth. "However they want you dead, not me.”Victoria inclines her head and grins. "He’s correct. You are the treasure.”She moves forward her stride assured despite the ground shaking

The Bond Forged in BloodElena’s POVThe world hasn't been calm for days. Every part of the pack murmurs about Victoria, about the curse, about Maya disappearing more.Whenever I step into a room, people gaze as if they anticipate me to break down or burst. I sense neither. I experience the relentless scratching within my chest where my wolf relentlessly prowls.For Maya.Always for her.Marcus stands in front of my rooms door as I attempt to exit. His arms are. His eyes are bloodshot, from restless nights.“That's enough," he states. "You can't continue dodging this.”“I will go check on Maya.”“You looked at her a minutes back. She is sleeping. You are avoiding reality.”I push him aside. He seizes my wrist. I spin around wolf emerging with a growl. He remains firm.“Listen to me," he says, voice breaking. "She won’t survive past the full moon. You’re aware of it. The healer understands it. Damon is aware of it.”“I don’t wish to listen to his name.”“You can despise him afterward,"

Trial of the Moon GoddessElena’s POVThe vision starts abruptly.I am positioned in the snow.It is not the snow of today but the severe biting chill from years past. My exhalation mists the atmosphere. My hands shake, exposed and ineffective by my sides. The packhouse stands before me towering and forbidding.I recognize this evening.Within me, my wolf curls tightly restless. She senses it well.“No " I murmur. "Not once more.”A voice responds, serene and timeless. "You sought the truth. This is the place where it all started.”The moon overhead intensifies until the darkness shines with a hue. The illumination weights down dense and unavoidable. I revolve gently. Find her present.Before me stands the Moon Goddess, pale her eyes ancient beyond measure. The atmosphere shifts with her presence. My legs give way, and I collapse to my knees involuntarily.“Awake " she says softly.I remain standing, my heart racing.“Why am I here?" I inquire. "If this is retribution, you might have