All Chapters of Rejected Under the Moon : Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

I walked out uncertain.All done? For now, I guess. Aunt, is it hard to meet with a witch?A witch?She looked at me, her eyes furrowed in a thoughtful expression.“Christy… why are you asking about witches?”I hesitated for a moment, then shrugged lightly. “It’s just something I came across in the library.” “A book?” she asked.I nodded. “About Moon Calling. It seems they perform better Moon Callings, they are more attuned to nature so they might have an explanation.”Her steps slowed just a little. “Oh,” she said quietly.I glanced at her. “Is it strange to want to talk to witches?”“No,” she replied, shaking her head. “Not strange. Just… not something people talk about often.”That only made me more curious.“So, is it hard to meet a witch?” I asked.She let out a small breath, like she was considering how to answer.“Not exactly hard,” she said. “But not very common either.”“So it’s possible?”She gave a small nod. “Yes. Graham might know one or two. And Adaira… her pack ha

Chapter 13I focused on each light footfall, the soft crunch of gravel beneath my feet, as we left the house. My aunt led the way, her steps gentle, while I trailed behind, a mix of nerves and uncertainty swirling in my stomach like a restless storm. I would meet Alec and his parents. My parents would meet Alec's parents. The weight of all the negative outcomes hung heavy in the air, thick as the scent of blooming jasmine that wafted from the garden.The exiled Christina would have to go back to the Celestial Moon pack without answers. My aunt's voice broke the silence, "Rowan, my, you are still here?" She sounded surprised, but a hint of warmth laced her tone."Yes, somehow I am." Rowan smiled, then frowned, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took me in. "Is Christy okay?"My aunt's head turned back gently to study me, her gaze piercing, before she threw the question to me. "Christy, are you okay?"Was I okay? My heart hammered against my ribs, a painful thump. A thousand what-ifs pa