Semua Bab Between the Alpha and the Rogue, Fated to Choose Only One: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Triton's POVThe Alpha of Veilwood pack had requested my presence. I hurried to see him and there he was, discussing the difficulties of his pack. I brought up a suggestion, a woman should be used as bait to track the predator. The older alpha gave it some thought. As he spoke, I was lost.My heartbeat began increasing, my breathing was getting laboured. I couldn't help but twist restlessly in my chair. It couldn't be. I inhaled that scent, and it became more intense as I struggled in my seat.I doubted if my brain was playing tricks on me. I wondered if I had thought about the damsel from the one night stand so much, that now, I would perceive her scent everywhere I went.I knew that Reynolds was obviously wondering what was going on with me. How could I dismiss him, telling him that I was tracing a woman's scent that I wasn't sure of.The more I tried to subdue it, the stronger it became. When I couldn't contain it anymore, I excused myself from the room, under the guise that I want

Laura tagged along as her daughter's unconscious body was carried into the carriage. Her eyes were glassy and she hoped Mozart's treatment would yield results as it was the last resort.After three of them settled behind, the driver took off. The carriage slowed down as they approached the outskirts of Veilwood.“We are here.” Mozart said with a firm voice, causing the driver to stop.Laura's eyes were wide with disbelief as she refused to believe this place was their final destination.Maria was carried out of the carriage by the driver.“This place doesn't look safe.” Laura muttered, eyeing the cracked sagging mud walls which looked like it could collapse anytime soon.“Let's go inside.” Mozart said as she led the way.The air in the witches’ settlement felt heavier. A group of witches and wizards, most of them elderly and wrinkled sat around muttering in low tones.Smoke drifted from the crooked chimney. The smell of decayed herbs hung in the air.“Don't keep my daughter there.” La

Maria's POVTHE NEXT DAY “We are allowing her here, just because you said so.” Mother said as Jada stood by her side.“Thank you my Luna. I would make sure the accident doesn't repeat itself.” Jada responded, with her head bowed slightly.After my mother left the room, I ran towards Jada and hugged her tightly.“I'm so happy you're awake.” She squealed as we disentangled from the hug. “You don't ever have to bother about your lack of special gifts. You're special just the way you are.”I took a deep breath as I stared at the wall. The images appeared again. Jada followed my gaze, and then looked at me. Those strange images were the reason I had called for her early in the morning.“Do you see it?” I pointed in the direction.“See what?”“I've been seeing shadows of people since I woke up. I thought you may have an answer.”Jada crinkled her brows in confusion. She looked at the wall once again before directing her gaze to me. “What does it look like?”I squinted my eyes a bit as I st

Maria's POV“What's the last condition?” Jada repeated herself.“I need to accept it.” I stuttered, turning towards Jada who looked utterly confused.“Accept what? Talk to me Maria.”I took a deep breath. “The guardians don't grant their blessings to people with lingering mate bonds. It says they should either be bonded or severed. I need to accept his rejection.”“You never told me you found a mate.” Jada said with a raised brow.“He rejected me.” I muttered, forcing the words out of my mouth like bile. “After the failed wedding, I went to a tavern and ended up having a one night stand with a stranger who turned out to be my mate.” A tint of red crept to my cheeks as I felt slightly embarrassed of revealing my sexual encounter.“And he rejected you?”“Yes.” I nodded my head slowly.“Oh goddess.” Jada exclaimed. “Why didn't you tell me sooner? Why didn't you accept his rejection?”“I thought it would hurt for me to accept it.”“Of course it will hurt, but you have to choose between th

Triton's POVI was mortified as her words struck me. For a moment, my mind refused to believe it—rejected? Me? No. My wolf snarled in protest, a feral sound clawing inside my chest, demanding that it was a mistake. But when the bond cracked, when the sharp pain tore through me, reality dawned in the cruelest way. She had rejected me.The pain settled deep, heavy and raw. My wolf howled in agony, thrashing against the confines of my control, and I clutched at my chest, gritting my teeth. It burned, the severing of something I had chased so relentlessly.I looked at her, and the sight stole what breath I had left. She spun in a dizzy manner, pale as snow, and then collapsed with a soft thud to the floor. Unlike me, she couldn’t withstand the force of the rejection. Her body surrendered under the weight of it, fragile in a way that made my anger wrestle with concern.I scooped her up into my arms. She was weightless, her head rubbing against my chest. Anger and worry tangled inside me. A