All Chapters of His Rejected Mate: Her Cold Hearted Alpha: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

*James's point of view*With Adele gone, Demarion gone, and sunset less than three hours away, the pack house felt like a kicked anthill. Everyone had something to do. And somehow, everything needed to be done at once.Kade stepped forward, slipping naturally into his role as Beta. His voice got everyone's attention through the chaos before anyone could start arguing."Okay, here's the deal." He said. "James, find Adele. Talk to her and bring her back here as soon as possible."I gave him a nod. "Got it.""Rio, find the Alpha."Rio folded his arms and nodded as well, acknowledging his given task.Kade continued. "I know I should be the one talking to him, but I need to get the warriors prepared for tonight."He was right. There were too many problems and not enough people."Maddie, Cindy, Maya." The three women looked toward him. "You know what to do. Organize the volunteers, supplies, medical stations, everything.""No problem," Cindy said immediately while the others nodded in agree

*Adele's point of view*Just as Rio and Demarion stepped onto the pack grounds, James and I arrived from the opposite side. The moment our eyes met, everything else around me seemed to fade away and I ran. At once, Demarion opened his arms, and I threw myself into them without hesitation. His strong arms wrapped around me instantly, pulling me close as if he never wanted to let go. I held him just as tightly, burying myself against him.The fear, confusion, and pain that had weighed on me all day slowly began to loosen their grip. Demarion sighed softly as I tucked my face into the crook of his neck. His familiar scent seeped through my nose and I closed my eyes and breathing it in deeply.His warmth seeped through my clothes where our bodies touched, grounding me. The slow, continuous thump of his heart against my ear eased the tension in my chest, and for a fleeting second, everything else just dissolved.It was just the two of us."This is all very sweet, but time's up. The sun's

*Adele's point of view*I looked at Maya, my mind completely blank.A hundred questions hit me all at once. How on earth had she tracked us down? Did she sneak out here alone? Did she even bother warning Demarion that we were missing? And seriously, what was her end game here?"Ah, it must be my lucky night!" Viraj declared.A grotesque, delighted grin split his face, showing off sharp, gleaming fangs. He threw his arms wide like a host welcoming old friends to a dinner party, completely ignoring the fact that we were trapped in a dark forest surrounded by bloodthirsty killers."Both princesses in one place," he purred. "Now this... this is a moment to savor."Maya marched right past him, striding toward Cindy and me. She pointedly ignored the utterly bewildered looks we shot her. I knew my face was a picture of pure confusion, and one glance at Cindy proved she was just as lost as I was."Your fight is with me, Viraj. Not her," Maya spat, her eyes locked dead on the man who had murde

*Adele's point of view*Soon after, we were escorted through the dark woods. The dense canopy of trees swallowed us up, leaving the rogues behind as the quiet hum of wildlife took over. The cool night air felt incredible against my overheated skin, slowly flushing out the lingering adrenaline.The moment we cleared the tree line and stepped onto pack territory, a pair of arms wrapped around me and yanked me off my feet.Demarion buried his face in my neck, pulling me against his chest so tightly I could barely breathe. A few feet away, Rio had practically pulled Cindy off her feet into a fierce hug, his panicked eyes scanning Maya from head to toe before letting out a massive breath when he saw she was unhurt."What were you thinking?!" Demarion growled into my hair, though his voice cracked with pure relief. "We are on the brink of an all-out war, and you three decided tonight was great for a moonlit stroll in rogue territory?!"Despite the utter chaos of the night, a small smile cra

*Adele's point of view*Out of the corner of my eye, I caught Maya watching us with a soft blush, while Rio who was standing nearby wore a tiny, amused smile of his own."Hey," I laughed, playfully pushing Demarion's wandering hands away from my hips. "We talked about this."He looked utterly bewildered, his lips twitching into a wicked grin. "We did? I don't remember that conversation. The only thing I remember is how we—""Okay, mister!" My face caught fire and I slapped a hand straight over his mouth. "Enough of that." I looked around at the rest of the council, who were fighting back laughter. "I am terribly sorry, everyone. Our Alpha has apparently lost his mind in public."Demarion chuckled against my palm before gently pulling my hand away, pressing a tender kiss to my knuckles. "She's right," he announced to the group with a totally straight face. "Ladies and gentlemen, I desperately need some time alone with my wife. We're calling it a night."As he led me away, I looked back