บททั้งหมดของ Rejected by my mate, Claimed by Alpha Ryder: บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 57

I shook off the dizziness. This was my moment, and I wouldn’t let anything take it from me.The referee’s voice still echoed in my ears.“The winner of the final round is Luna Doris of Moon Pack!”For a second, the entire arena went silent. Then the cheers exploded.Moon Pack members shot to their feet first. Their voices crashed over me like a wave.“Doris!”“Luna Doris!”“Moon Pack! Moon Pack!”Flags waved wildly. People clapped so hard their hands must have stung. Some of the older wolves who had once whispered behind my back now stood with tears in their eyes, shouting my name like they had always believed in me. Children jumped on their parents’ shoulders, pointing and cheering. Even wolves from the other packs joined in, nodding with respect, clapping along.I stood in the middle of the circle, chest heaving, blood on my garment. The garment was torn in places from the shift, but I didn’t care. I felt seen, recognized. Not judged o

The car barely stopped before Ryder yanked the door open. He didn’t wait for the driver—he just scooped me up, my torn white gown bunched around my waist, my bare skin pressing against his half-open shirt. My legs wrapped around his hips instinctively, and his mouth was already on mine, hungry and rough, as he carried me up the front steps.Ms. D and two maids stood at the entrance, eyes wide, mouths open to greet us.“Welcome home, Luna—” One of the maids started.Ryder didn’t slow down. He didn’t even look at them. He kicked the door wider with his foot and carried me straight through the stairs, my back bumping the wall once as he turned toward the stairs.I heard Ms. D’s soft gasp and the maids’ surprised murmurs, but neither of us cared. Ryder’s hands gripped my ass hard, fingers digging in as he took the stairs two at a time. My fingers twisted in his hair, pulling his mouth back to mine. We kissed like we were starving, tongues sliding, teeth ni

Blade waited by the black SUV, leaning against the door with his arms crossed. He wore a simple black shirt and dark jeans, but he still looked every bit the Beta. When he saw me, he straightened and gave a small, respectful nod.“Morning, Luna,” he said, voice steady. “Ready?”I nodded, adjusting the strap of my school bag on my shoulder. Ryder had already kissed me goodbye inside, his hands lingering on my waist like he didn’t want to let go. “Be safe,” he had whispered. “Blade will stay with you the whole day.”Blade opened the back door for me. I slid in, and he took the driver’s seat. The engine purred to life, and we pulled away from the pack house, the tall gates closing behind us.The ride to school was quiet at first. The road wound through the pack territory, trees flashing past the windows. I watched the scenery, my mind still replaying last night and the mark on my neck that still tingled under my collar.Blade glanced at