All Chapters of The Rejected Lycan Heiress: He rejected her, she claimed his: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

37 Chapters

Chapter Twenty One

Adella's POVThe days that followed did not feel real at first, and I kept waking up each morning wondering if I would still feel the same weight sitting in my chest, wondering if the pressure would ease or if I would finally grow used to it, but nothing truly changed except the fact that I stopped breaking down in front of people and started holding everything in even when it felt like too much.I stood in the middle of the training ground one afternoon, my breathing slightly uneven as I wiped the sweat off my forehead with the back of my hand, and even though my body ached in ways I had never experienced before, I did not stop, I did not slow down, and I did not allow myself to show weakness in front of anyone anymore.“Again.”The command came from one of the trainers assigned to me after Sigil had been pulled away from my training, and even though his voice did not carry the same weight as Sigil’s, I still obeyed without hesitation.I adjusted my stance, tightening my grip on the

Chapter Twenty Two

Alder's POV The days moved slowly, dragging themselves forward in a way that made each hour feel heavier than the last, and I found myself buried in duties that never seemed to end, papers that needed to be reviewed, decisions that required immediate attention, and meetings that drained whatever patience I had left, yet none of it was enough to quiet the constant unrest sitting at the back of my mind.I sat behind my desk, my fingers pressed lightly against my temple as I stared down at the document in front of me, though I had read the same line more times than I could count without actually processing what it meant, and I let out a quiet breath before forcing my focus back to it, reminding myself that this was what I had wanted, that this was the position I had worked toward, and yet it did not feel the way I thought it would.A knock sounded against the door.“Come in,” I said without looking up.The door opened, and I already knew who it was before he even spoke.“You look like y

Chapter Twenty Three

Adella's POV I stood outside my mother’s chamber for a moment longer than necessary, my fingers hovering slightly above the door as though I needed to gather myself before stepping in, and I was not sure why my chest felt tight when there was nothing wrong, nothing threatening, nothing that should make me hesitate the way I was, yet I still took a slow breath before finally knocking.“Come in.”Her voice was calm.I pushed the door open and stepped inside, my eyes immediately finding her seated by the table, several scrolls spread out in front of her while a few servants stood at a distance, waiting for instructions.She looked up the moment I entered.“Adella,” she said, her tone softening slightly as she gestured for me to come closer.I walked toward her, my steps measured as I lowered my head respectfully.“You sent for me?,” I said.She nodded.“Yes,” she replied, her gaze studying my face for a brief moment before she motioned toward the seat across from her. “Sit.”I did as sh

Chapter Twenty Four

Alder's POV The preparations for the journey to the Lycan kingdom should have been simple, or at least that was what I told myself when I first received the invitation, but nothing about it felt simple the moment I sat down to go through the details, and the more I read through the reports, the more I realized that this was not just a visit, it was a statement, a display, and a moment that would be watched closely by more eyes than I cared to think about.I stood in the middle of my chamber, one hand resting against the table as I looked down at the list in front of me, my brows slightly drawn together while I went over the names of those who would be part of the delegation, and even though I had already reviewed it once, I found myself going through it again, making small adjustments where necessary.A knock came from the door.“Enter,” I said.The door opened, and James walked in, his usual ease evident in the way he carried himself, though his eyes moved briefly around the room be

Chapter Twenty Five

Lilian's POVI did not plan to spend my morning in the garden, but I found myself there anyway, my fingers moving slowly as I plucked one flower after another, barely paying attention to the colors or the shapes, only focusing on the repetitive motion as though it could somehow calm the thoughts running through my head.“My lady?”I did not turn immediately.I knew that voice.“What is it?” I asked, my tone calm as I continued what I was doing.“My lady, the seamstress has finished your dress,” my maid said.I paused slightly, then glanced at her over my shoulder.“So soon?” I asked.She nodded.“Yes, my lady,” she replied. “She has been waiting for you to come and try it on.”I straightened slowly, brushing my hands lightly against each other before turning fully toward her.“Then let us not keep her waiting,” I said.She bowed her head slightly before stepping aside, allowing me to walk ahead while she followed behind me at a respectful distance.The walk back to my chamber was unev

Chapter Twenty Six

Alder's POV I stood in front of the mirror, my fingers adjusting the collar of my shirt as my gaze lingered on my reflection longer than necessary, not because I was concerned about how I looked, but because there was a weight sitting on my shoulders that I could not quite shake off, and no matter how much I told myself this was just another duty, just another appearance, it did not feel that simple.Behind me, I could hear movement.I did not turn immediately.“You are still not ready?” Lilian’s voice came from behind me, carrying a hint of impatience.I exhaled quietly before speaking.“I am ready,” I replied.She stepped closer, her reflection appearing beside mine in the mirror as she tilted her head slightly, her eyes scanning my outfit with a critical gaze that I did not bother to acknowledge.“You call this ready?” she asked.I glanced at her briefly.“Yes,” I said.She frowned slightly.“You are not even trying,” she said.I turned to face her fully now, my expression neutral

Chapter Twenty Seven

Adella's POV I stood still while the maids circled around me, their hands moving with careful precision as they adjusted the gown against my body, smoothing the fabric over my shoulders and down my waist as though they were afraid a single crease would ruin everything, and I kept my gaze fixed on my reflection even though I barely recognized the person staring back at me.“My lady, lift your chin a little,” one of them said softly, her fingers hovering near my jaw without touching.I obeyed slowly, raising my chin as instructed while another maid stepped closer, adjusting the silk that would soon cover the lower half of my face, her brows drawn in concentration as she made sure it sat perfectly.“Is it too tight?” she asked, her voice careful, almost hesitant.I shook my head lightly.“No, it is fine,” I replied, though my voice felt distant even to my own ears.Another maid moved behind me, her hands brushing through my hair, arranging it so it fell neatly over my shoulders before s

Chapter Twenty Eight

James’s POVI was still angry when I stepped away from the car, the sound of that slap echoing in my head in a way that made my jaw tighten every time I thought about it, and I did not bother looking back, because I knew if I did, I might say something I would not take back, something that would only make things worse.My steps were fast.Each one carrying the frustration I was trying to hold in.One of the guards saw me approaching and straightened immediately.“Beta James,” he greeted.I barely looked at him.“Move,” I said.He stepped aside without another word.I reached the delegation car and pulled the door open before getting in, my movements rougher than usual as I sat down, my hand running through my hair as I exhaled slowly, trying to calm myself, but it did not work.Not even a little.The guards exchanged glances.“Is everything alright?” one of them asked cautiously.I let out a short, humorless laugh.“Does it look like everything is alright?” I asked.He hesitated.“I d

Chapter Twenty Nine

Alder's POV I did not hear the rest of the words spoken on that stage because the moment the veil slipped from her face and revealed features I had buried deep in memory, it felt as though something inside me snapped without warning, my breath catching in a way that made my chest tighten painfully as my eyes fixed on her, refusing to move away even when I knew people were watching, even when I knew I should compose myself as an Alpha standing among other leaders.Adella.The name echoed in my mind so loudly that it drowned out every other sound in the hall, and for a brief moment I questioned my own sanity, because how could she be standing there, how could she be alive when I had convinced myself that she was gone, and how could she look so composed, so untouchable, as though nothing had ever happened?I stood up so abruptly that the chair behind me scraped harshly against the ground, the sound cutting through the murmurs around us, but I did not care, because my entire focus had na

Chapter Thirty

Adella's POV I followed him without thinking, my fingers wrapping around his hand the moment I caught up to him, my grip tightening as though I was afraid he would disappear again if I let go, and my breath came out unevenly as I looked at him, my eyes searching his face for something, anything that would explain why he had left without a word.“Why did you not tell me?” I asked, my voice not as steady as I wanted it to be, my brows pulling together slightly as I held onto him. “You were leaving and you said nothing to me, not even a word, not even a warning, did you think I would not notice your absence?”Sigil looked at me.Then at our hands.Then back at my face.Slowly, he removed his hand from mine, his fingers slipping away in a way that made something in my chest drop, and I felt the loss of contact immediately, even though it should not have mattered as much as it did.“My lady,” he said quietly, his tone controlled, his posture straightening slightly as he took a step back,

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