All Chapters of BRIDE FOR RENT IS MY FATED MATE.: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Rebecca’s POV“When we get to the bridge, we will cross it,” he said calmly, his voice steady in a way that made my chest ache. “I just need to know that you are with me in this.” He paused, watching my face carefully as if trying to read the chaos unfolding inside my head. “Would you like to be my mate?”I stared at him, my lips parting slightly as my thoughts tangled themselves into knots. Nothing he was saying made sense to me, and yet, somehow, every word felt heavy with meaning.“I do not understand anything you are saying,” I admitted honestly. “All these words you keep using—mate, Moon, reclaim, vows—I do not know what any of them truly mean. And even if I were to agree to whatever you are saying, where does that leave me?” My voice wavered despite my effort to sound composed.“It leaves you by my side,” Mr Smith replied without hesitation, his eyes never leaving mine.The simplicity of his answer frightened me more than anything else.“Can I think about it?” I asked after a mo

Alpha Donald’s POV “He wants our land,” I said at last, my laughter echoing once more through the council chamber before fading into silence. Every voice died instantly. Even the crackle of the torches along the stone walls seemed to quiet, as if the hall itself was listening. “Alpha Varkon truly believes he can claim the Black Moon Territory.” I shook my head slowly, not out of fear, but disbelief. Black Moon Territory was not some border outpost that could be taken with brute force and numbers. It was the heart of our territory, soaked in generations of blood and sacrifice. Wolves had been born here, had lived full lives here, and had died defending it. For another Alpha to think he could simply demand it was an insult so bold it bordered on foolishness. Yet Varkon had never been known for wisdom. He was a wolf who struck from the shadows. A coward who preferred ambushes to honor, who sent others to fight his battles while he hid behind distance and fear. He had never cha

Rebecca’s POVThis was the most intense meeting I had ever witnessed in my entire life. And yes, it sounded dramatic, but it was true. I had never sat in a meeting before, not a real one anyway, not one where lives, land, and war were discussed with such seriousness. Still, nothing could have prepared me for the tension that filled that council hall. Every word spoken felt heavy, as though it carried the weight of blood and history and old grudges that had existed long before I ever stepped into this world.As we sat there, I could feel it clearly that nobody in the room liked me, or maybe most of them did not. Some of them did not even try to hide it. Their stares were sharp, judgmental, and filled with resentment. It confused me at first, then it hurt, and finally, it exhausted me. They knew absolutely nothing about me, yet they had already hated me. How do you just hate someone you know nothing about? Or maybe the hate word was too strong. Disdain fit better. Or maybe suspicion and

Third Person Pov“NOW THAT YOU HAVE RECLAIMED HER UNDER THE MOON,” Rowan said solemnly, his voice echoing softly through the clearing as moonlight spilled over them, “SEAL IT WITH A KISS.”The words hung in the air far longer than anyone expected.Rebecca blinked, genuinely startled. “What?” she asked, her voice climbing in disbelief as she looked from Rowan to Alpha Donald.Rowan, looking far too pleased with himself, nodded. “Yes. A kiss,” he repeated, as if he were announcing something as ordinary as the weather.Rebecca’s eyes widened. “You cannot be serious.”Donald cleared his throat, already feeling the heat creep up his neck. “It will not take long, Rebecca,” he said gently. “Just close your eyes.”She turned to him sharply. “Why would you want to kiss me?” she demanded, her cheeks already burning.Alpha Donald tilted his head slightly, studying her face with an expression that was far too calm for how fast his heart was pounding. This was not their first kiss, and they both k

Rebecca's POVI had never truly walked the pack territory alone before or at all. There had always been guards a few steps behind me and Mr Smith, servants hovering, and Rowan appearing out of nowhere. Today was different. Today, I wanted to see the territory with my own eyes, unfiltered and unannounced. Unannounced in the sense that I wouldn't be walking with their Alpha.I slipped out after breakfast, and dressed simply in a pale gown that brushed my ankles. I loosened my hair and allowed it to flow down. I left my neck and wrist bare and looked as simple as I could. I didn't want to.draw any form of attention.The air felt alive the moment I stepped outside.It was early, but the territory was already awake. Sunlight filtered through tall trees, painting the paths gold. The scent of earth and blooming flowers lingered in the air, rich and grounding. Somewhere in the distance, laughter rang out, light and carefree.I followed the sound the sound and found some children.They were g