All Chapters of The Alpha’s Obsession with the Rejected Mate: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Aeron"Sera?" I call again, glancing up at Ketura. "What's going on?"Ketura's lips part to reply just as Sera stirs. Her eyelids flutter open, and she slowly brushes herself upright, one hand braced on the cushions. She offers mr a small tires smile just as color returns to her cheeks."I'm well, Aeron," she says softly. "Its just the medical procedure that comes with my checkup. Nothing more."I let out a long, shaky breath as relief flood through me. Then I glance up at Ketura, still kneeling near her medical bag. "I nearly lost my mind right now. Why didn't you inform me?""Your Grace, I–""You didn't give anyone a breathing space to speak," Sera cuts in gently, a faint sparkle of amusement in her eyes. "Your panicking voice was the loudest."Ketura chuckles softly, instantly covering her mouth with the back of her hand. Sera joins her with a light laugh that seems to warm the entire living room.Morning sunlight pours through the tall windows, catching on the glass coffee table

SeraShock ripples through me the instant the words leave Aeron's lips.'Aspyn would come with me.'My heart stutters, and I spring to my feet before I can stop myself.My gaze instsntly snaps to Aspyn. She sits on the opposite couch, one leg crossed elegantly over the other. A faint smile curves on her lips like she has just had a taste of victory.I quickly whirl back toward Aeron, my lips already parting. "Aeron–"He crosses the space between us in two strides and closes his large hands around mine, thumbs brushing over my knuckles in that steady way that always grounds me."I need her on this trip, Sera," he says in a low and even voice. "She knows Redmoon Pack. She even knows the Alpha there. It will make negotiations smoother."He leans closer, breath warm against my ear. "Believe me it's going to be just a trip. Nothing more or less."I shake my head, the motion sharp enough that strands of hair brush my cheeks. "You know this doesn't sound right.""I understand," Aeron replies

AeronFor a moment, I consider calling off the summit and rescheduling.But I know that would be disastrous. Grey would never permit another meeting. It would be the perfect excuse to do away with our alliance once and for all.I am still turning these thoughts over when I hear a sharp order from one of the cars ahead."Halt!!"My phone rings at the same instant. I answer it quickly.The chief security warrior's voice comes through, tight with urgency."Your Grace, I'm afraid we have been ambushed."My eyes widen just as I hear gunshots from outside. The car had already come to a sharp halt.I take in a deep breath, trying to calm my already stirring wolf before I can speak into the phone."Do all you can to crush the ambush," I tell the chief security warrior. "And do not lose your life on it."I cut the call just as more gunshots rip through the air. The driver reaches into the car's dashboard and pull out a golden pistol.Then he glances at me through the rearview mirror."I will d

AeronMy eyes open slowly, expecting darkness or the sting of sunlight.Instead, pure whiteness surround me. It is endless and blinding. There is no road, no blood, and no bodies.Just a vast, empty light.I look down at my hands, but I see paws instead. And strangely, I feel stronger than ever.Energy pulses through my veins like fresh fire, the wounds sustained from the bullets seemingly distant and almost forgotten now.I look around me in a slow circle. There is nothing but whiteness in every direction. There are no trees, no sky, and certainly no enemies.I tilt my head back and release a deep howl, pouring my entirety into it. The sound rolls out strong and commanding, only to echo back at me.As the echo gradually fades, a figure appears in the distance. It walks toward me through the light.As the person draws closer, I slowly recognize the broad shoulders and proud posture–even the familiar cloak.Alpha Edric–my father.Shock ripples through me, and I drop to all fours before

KellanI open my eyes to the same nightmare. My legs hang heavy, soaked in cold, muddy water that reaches my ankles. Both arms stretch painfully apart, wrists chained high on opposite walls. My head dips low, neck severely aching from days of this torture.I have been like this since I ran from the ambush site. I reached Julian and Lucian's camp, gasping out the truth that Aeron still lives. The moment the words left my mouth, their faces twisted with rage. They seized me and brought me into this cell of torture.Now, hunger gnaws at my stomach, and thirst burns my throat. I have slipped in and out of unconsciousness more times than I can even count. Opening my eyes now is just another return to the living hell.I am about to let myself drift into another episode of unconsciousness when the iron gate to my cell creaks open for the first time in days. Heavy footsteps echo afterward.Lacking the strength to lift my head, I can only feel rough hands grab my arms. The chains release with