Semua Bab Rejected by my mate, Claimed by Alpha Ryder: Bab 71 - Bab 80

“Let’s go see the bastards looking for me,” I said, rising to my feet as I stepped outside with the warrior.The moment I reached the gate, I saw them—the very same people who had made my life a living hell for years. Not just mine, but my mother’s too. All because she trusted a monster she once called a friend and a sister.Good. Henry wasn’t with them today.Because what I had planned wasn’t merciful.They must have seen the irritation written all over my face as I stepped out to meet them. There was no way I would let them into my house. Never. They would stay outside and watch me stand above them.I folded my arms, a cold smirk settling on my lips.“You can leave us,” I told the warrior.He bowed and stepped aside, remaining close enough.“So… what do I owe for this visit?” I asked calmly.“My daughter, I heard—”“Stop.” My voice cut through hers sharply. “Correct yourself if you want me to listen.”“I’m sorry,” Anna said quickly, fear

~ Ryder ~Doris had finally fallen asleep. Her breathing was slow and even against my chest, her hand still curled loosely in mine. I stayed with her a few minutes longer, brushing a strand of hair from her face, making sure she was truly resting. Then I slipped out of bed, pulled on a shirt, and left the room as quietly as I could.I went straight to the basement.Ms. D was already there, sitting beside my father’s bed. The room was dim, lit only by a small lamp. My father was awake. His eyes were open, staring at the ceiling with a blank, distant look.Something was wrong. I stepped closer. “What’s wrong? Why is he staring like that?”Ms. D looked up, tired but calm. “Since he woke up, he hasn’t said a word. He just opened his eyes and has been like this. Staring. Neither moving nor speaking.”“Should we risk taking him to the hospital?” I asked.She shook her head slowly.“Not yet. He’s been gone for three years—his mind needs time to fully aw

Ryder didn’t say a word.He just walked straight toward me.Before I could even process what was happening, he took my hand gently but firmly, his grip warm, grounding, and pulled me along with him toward the bed.Toward his father.My heart started beating faster again.Everything still felt unreal.“I always wanted to introduce you to my dad, baby girl,” Ryder said softly, his eyes locking into mine.I couldn’t respond.I just stared at him.Speechless.There were a thousand questions in my head, a thousand emotions fighting inside me, but none of them could form into words.He led me to the chair beside the bed and sat down. Then, without hesitation, he pulled me gently onto his lap, holding me close like he needed me there.Like I was the only thing keeping him steady.We both faced the bed.Faced Alpha Stone.His eyes were open, but empty and distant like his soul was somewhere far away.Ryder tightened his hold on

~ Blade POV ~I came to the pack house like I did every day, heading to the usual place where Ryder and I met to talk about pack matters. But the moment I stepped inside, something didn’t feel right.Ryder was walking down a hallway he hardly ever used. He kept looking back over his shoulder, as if he wanted to be sure no one was behind him. That alone made me feel uneasy. I stayed a little distance away and followed quietly, keeping my steps light and my breathing calm. I wasn’t sure if I should be doing this, but something deep inside me told me I needed to find out where he was going.He led me down a set of old stairs I had never noticed before. At the bottom stood a heavy metal door. Ryder paused in front of it, standing still for a long moment. Then he spoke, his voice quiet and serious.“We both wanted to tell you.”At first, I thought he was talking to me. My heart beat fast, and I froze in place. Had he noticed me? But then he pushed the door wide open a

~ Blade ~“Yes, you told me or maybe I heard it from somewhere else. I can’t really remember,” I said quickly.I didn’t give her time to question it further.We had already arrived at the school gate.Doris stepped down from the car, and I immediately got out too. I took her bag from her shoulder before she could protest.“You don’t need to carry this,” I said calmly. “I’ve got it.”She raised a brow. “Since when did you become my personal assistant?”“Since you became stubborn,” I replied.That earned a small laugh from her.And just like that, I walked her inside.DORIS POV:The lunch bell rang, and I stood up quickly.But something had been happening all day.Blade had been acting different.If I sneezed, he was there asking if I was okay.If I slowed down for even a second, his eyes were on me.At first, I thought it was nothing. Maybe I was overthinking it. But by midday, even other students had started noticing.