All Chapters of ALMOST REJECTED; FATE'S CHOICE : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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There is something else,

Sabrina. " Rhys you....you..." Looking at our interlocked hands, Amery looked like she had seen a ghost. " You and Sabrina?" She left her words hanging, her voice dying down into a sob, and watching the show, a smirk traced its way to my lips, and I snuggled deeply into Rhys' arms, my cheeks going red as I inhaled his familiar scent. Well, to onlookers, I looked like I was helplessly in love, blushing, even from the barest of body contact, but in reality, my cheeks were red from the suppressed anger. Being close to Rhys, and inhaling his familiar scent reminded me of the past that his betrayal had erased, of the beautiful moments that we used to spend together, and now, as I placed my head on his broad chest, bitterness and disgust filtered through my mind as thoughts of Amery, lying on the same chest, touching it, crept through my mind and I had an overwhelming urge to slap his face, and create some distance between us. But I endured, wearing a sweet smile, looking like

I will challenge you

Sabrina. " There is something else, actually." Just before they could all catch their breaths, I cut in, as I peeled my gaze from my father-in-law, aiming it at my father. 'What now, Sabrina! Haven't you caused enough trouble already?' Frustrated to the max, Rhys couldn't tolerate me any longer and he linked, his voice, a mirror of frustration and thinly concealed hatred. Yes. Simply because we were acting like we were okay in front of everyone, that didn't automatically erase our hatred for each other. If anything, Rhys' hatred for me intensified. I had forced him to break up with his lover, after all. And what more? I had audaciously called her a distraction, coaxing him to play along. In his heart, maybe he was brainstorming a thousand ways to kill me. " What do you have in mind, Luna Sabrina?" My mother-in-law questioned, her voice, a cloud of tenderness as she fondly gazed my way. Well, I didn't miss the subtle hint of amusement in his eyes as she looked at me

Blame yourself, my love.

Sabrina. " Whoever beats me at the competition, will get to take the position from me." My father declared, a menacing glare clouding his eyes as he looked my way. For a brief moment, our gazes locked, heated and challenging, and I understood everything. My father was directly challenging me. Since I had threatened his position, he was taking it out on me. And his goal? to embarrass me. If I won the competition, the new title would add honour to my name. I was already the pack's Luna, without the Alpha's mark, but crowned, nonetheless. But what if I were to lose in the fight? Where would I hide my face? And the shame? Despite how good I was at my duties as the Luna, the loss could directly translate to a weak title Luna, erasing all my efforts and hard work. So, the man whose blood coursed through my veins wasn't only bent on putting me in my place, he also wanted to make sure that I was totally ruined. He wanted to make sure that I would never raise my head and face the

He....

Sabrina " The competition is set to start two days from now." Rhys declared, his voice laced with confidence and finality, and all I could do was nod, bitterly, wearing a calm face to cover the pain underneath. Two days! A bitter smile found its way to my lips as I pondered. The fact that I had fallen headfirst into a clearly elaborate scheme was painfully obvious. Two days meant that I didn't have enough time to prepare. Two days ensured that the victory would be my father's. Although Rhys had broken up with Amery, he couldn't allow her to suffer, and by saying yes to the competition, he was hoping that my father would still maintain his position as the Lead Warrior. And once again, I was reminded of how unloved I truly was, yet, that wasn't the most agonising part. What broke me truly was Rhys' next words. ' Don't blame anyone for your misfortunes, Sabrina. You brought this upon yourself.' Standing there, he sent me a mindlink, his smile so radiant, filled with

What if you die?

Sabrina. " Speaking about your father, I found something out," Ivy revealed, looking visibly disturbed, with a hint of hesitation on her face. She had always been calm. She was the calmest person I have ever met. For her to be so worked up, something must have been terribly wrong. Looking at her, then going through the recent developments in my life, dread coiled in my stomach. I had enough things to worry about, already. 'Not again, Ava.' I linked my wolf, the worry in my tone obvious. " He. ." She dragged, looking around, only to freeze the next second. We had an audience. Rhys was a few metres from us. And whatever Ivy wanted to tell me was going to wait. ' Let's talk about it some other time. Help me keep an eye on my father.' To keep Rhys from eavesdropping, I send Ivy a mind link, before motioning for her to leave with my chin. Taking the clue, she shot me a concerned look before walking away, albeit unwillingly. After everything that had happened back in

Can you forgive me?

Rhys. My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. My gaze was unfocused, and my heartbeat erratic as I gazed at the calm lake waters. I was at the pack's restricted lake, a peaceful and calm area, surrounded by dense trees, long and lush, with the soft and melodic chirping of birds in the distance. The air was everything nerve-soothing, calming, and I was supposed to feel at ease, to forget about all the unhappy things, to soak in the moment, and regroup. Since I could ever recall, it had always been like that. On countless occasions, I would step into the space, and clarity would be restored. On that particular day though, that proven and tested method wasn't helping. Frustration and bitterness coursed through me as I sat there, my thoughts all over, my emotions edgy. ' What the f*ck are you so calm about?' I ran my fingers through my hair, taking all my frustration out on my wolf, who, despite the storm that was brewing around us, seemed to be calm and peaceful. Annoyin

You will pay.

Rhys. Looking at her tear-streaked face, her slender and shaking frame, my resolve wavered, momentarily, clouding my reasons. " Please, forgive me, Rhys. " Upon receiving no response, she went on, pleading, begging. " No, Amery." Cold and emotionless, my voice rang out, startling even her. I hated to do that to her but I had to. " You crossed a line...And things can't go back to the way they were." I went on, my words rough, carrying no warmth whatsoever. " You...We have been together for so long, Rhys. For four years. I thought you were just putting on an act for the former Alpha and Luna." She revealed, her voice shaking from the disappointment. " Precisely. We have been in a relationship for four years." I added, wearing a thoughtful look, my stiff face not giving away my true emotions. As my last words sank in, hope crystallised on her face. I waited for the bubble to form before basting it. Cruel, right? I know. It broke me too. But what options did I have? I h

Resolve.

Sabrina " Are you sure you can do this?" Ivy's voice was glazed by worry as she asked. I was straightening my clothes, stretching gently as I prepared myself, mentally, at least, for the competition, when her words reached my ears, and I paused, my movements faltering a little, before I fell into a daze. " Can I do it?" I asked her back, my eyes holding hers. Ivy and I hadn't known each other for long...We had only been friends for four years, and yet, our bond defied time, even. Maybe she could sense the fear within me, and maybe, she could see through the facade that I was putting up. For a brief moment, we all went silent, each, in their own worlds, our expressions doing little to give away what we were truly thinking about. " I don't know, Ivy. I don't know if I can do this " A sigh escaped my lips as I responded, my chin pointed at the competition grounds, where, my father, who had transformed into a tyrant was fighting with the third contestant. " Oooh, Sa

Fix things.

Alpha Rhys. Calm and composed, that was the impression that I gave as I looked at the competition ring, but the truth was, I was far from calm. Deed down, I was a ball of nervousness as I watched everything unfold, my heartbeat was uneven, with deep, and unfriendly thoughts tormenting me. Everything was moving at a slow pace, and my patience was running thin. ' The fourth contestant!' The emcee called out, his compass pointing at the stage where warrior Fords, clothed in confidence and unfamiliar arrogance stood, waiting for his next opponent. In just about one hour, he had defeated three opponents, each, left with serious, if not fatal, injuries. His moves were ruthless and precise, and although it didn't look right, there was little I could do. As long as he didn't kill anyone, he was dancing within the competition rules. It was a competition and not a friendly match, after all. There were bound to be casualties. It was either you win, or lose, simple. From how th

Can we?

Sabrina. " So, what do you think Sabrina? Should we leave this place?" Ivy asked, hopefully, her hands clasped together in a prayer gesture. " Think about how happy you would be away from here, think about a carefree life, not bound by some Luna duties." She went on, her voice very convincing, her eyes twinkling at the possibility of an even brighter future away from the walls of Shadow Wall pack. Looking at her, I pursed my lips in dismay. I was going to disappoint her. I knew that that was a selfish decision to make, especially if I were to die, but what could I possibly do? Ivy cared for me. She didn't want to lose me. I was indignant too. I didn't want to die either. But my pride was what made me, and without which, I wouldn't be the Sabrina that they all admired. So yeah, this was me in the making, and whether I died or won, the outcome didn't matter. Thinking that far, my resolve hardened and I resolutely wiped the tears that were tracing paths on my face befo

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