Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rejected by my mate, Claimed by Alpha Ryder: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

I need to say something before the truth burst out of me.“I’m not being harsh on her, Alpha. I just want her to be strong. Strong enough that no one will ever step on her again.”I lowered my head and spoke in a soft, tired voice. “Alpha… I’m so sorry for worrying you. I was sick all through the afternoon. My stomach kept twisting and turning. I had this terrible nausea. I felt like I was going to throw up right there in front of the visitors. I couldn’t afford to make a mess.That’s why I never came inside to greet them. I didn’t want to greet anyone or make a mess in front of your guests. I just needed to get away before it happened.”The words felt heavy, but I kept my eyes down so he wouldn’t see the lie burning in them.I’m sorry for lying to you, but I can’t let you know the truth yet.His eyes lingered on my face a second too long, like he was trying to see past my words.Then his face softened with worry. He reached into his pocket and pull

~ Clara ~My head felt like someone had filled it with rocks and shaken it hard. A dull, heavy pain throbbed behind my eyes. My mouth tasted bitter like bitter chocolate. I tried to move, but my arms wouldn’t listen. Something rough and tight bit into my wrists. Rope. Thick rope.I blinked slowly. The world swam into focus.I was sitting in an old wooden chair, hands tied behind my back, ankles bound to the legs. The room was dim, lit only by a single hanging bulb that swung gently, throwing long, creepy shadows on the walls. Dust floated in the weak light. The air smelled of wet fur, old hay, and something sharp like the scent of wolves after a long training day. Broken wooden barriers lined one wall, the kind used to keep young wolves in line during practice fights. Chains hung from the ceiling in the corner. This place looked like an abandoned wolf training house, the kind packs used years ago before the fancy arenas were built.How did I get h

All I could focus on was the man sitting so close that I could smell the faint leather of his gloves. The single bulb swung slowly, throwing his long, dark shadow across the dirty floor and making him look even taller, even more dangerous. My heart raced, but this time it wasn’t just fear. It was excitement too — the same wild thrill I got when Daddy finally said yes to a new car or a shopping trip I had begged for.He cleared his throat once, low and calm, like a teacher about to explain something important.“We have just two days until the annual festival,” he said. His voice was smooth, almost gentle, but it carried real power underneath. “You know how important that day is. Every pack will be watching. And on that day, the Luna of Moon Pack will have to stand in front of everyone and make the opening speech. I doubt she will even be able to do it — a mute girl trying to speak in front of all those Alphas? She’ll freeze. She’ll embarrass the whole pack and

Chapter 37My feet pounded the ground so hard the dirt flew up behind me. The white dress tangled around my legs, but I didn’t slow down one bit. The little boy’s cry still rang in my ears so damn loud. I could see the man’s back ahead. He wore a dark jacket, he has a fast legs, dragging the child like a sack. Every time the boy screamed, my heart squeezed tighter, and it pissed me off.“Stop!” I shouted, but only a weak sound came out. Still, I pushed harder. My lungs burned. The flower crown slipped off my head and bounced away into the grass, but I didn’t care. All I saw was that small boy’s scared face.The street ended. The man turned sharp into a narrow path between houses. I followed without thinking. The path became a dirt trail, then trees appeared… tall, thick trees that blocked the last of the sunset light. The cheering voices from the parade faded behind me. The music grew distant. Only my own breathing and the boy’s cries filled my ears n

His last words hit like a blade to the chest.“Luna… was abducted.”He collapsed on the steps, blood pooling around him. For one frozen second the whole world went silent. Then rage exploded inside me, fucking hot, blinding and unstoppable. My claws were still out, dripping with the warrior blood. The surviving warriors shook on their knees, eyes wide with terror.I turned to the guards who had rushed out from the house.“Take them,” I ordered, voice low and deadly. “Lock them in the cells. Throw them in the deepest hole we have and they will stay there until I return. If any of them tries to speak or move, break their legs.”The guards didn’t hesitate. They grabbed the terrified warriors by the arms and dragged them away. The men didn’t fight, they were too broken, too scared. Their whimpers faded as the heavy iron doors of the underground cells slammed shut behind them.Blade and Julius appeared at my side, faces pale but ready. Blade’s jaw was ti