All Chapters of The Rejected Wolf Returns: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

'You think you are good enough, why don't you fight me?' Zack said'Are you really trying to challenge us, Alpha?' I said. I can see his eyes flickering between his and ZeusHe must be serious in challenging me; I hope he realises that Celeste is considered an Alpha female, that she will never back down in a fight, and that she is more powerful.'Yes, said Zack'Alpha, Zoe, please, both of you, calm down, said James'SHUT UP!!' we both said in our Alpha command'You seem to have too much confidence in yourself, just because you're an enforcer, Zack said'I don't have confidence in myself, but I do in both of us, meaning my wolf and me combined, I said while smirking at him. 'And since you're my opponent, I know I will definitely WIN''We will definitely win, together, said CelesteI can sense that even Zeus wants to challenge Celeste. It's a battle of dominance and Alphaness.'I warned you, Zoe, I will not be an easy opponent, Zack said'All talk and no show' mimicking a hand gesture

Alpha Jacob / Sebastian POV“Zoe definitely reminds us of Sasha,” I muttered to Sebastian. “She’s sweet… just like our sister was. I’m really going to miss her.”“I know, Jacob. She healed us, even since the day we met her. Meliss and Tiana would be proud—we’ve finally allowed ourselves to feel again and put the pack first after so many years of locking our hearts away,” Seb whispered.“But now… we must let her go. It’s her time to grow, to be the Luna of this pack,” he added, voice heavy with regret.I nodded. “I know.”I was about to rest when there was a knock at the door.“Jacob, you awake?”“Come in,” I said, attempting to sit up.“I told you to rest,” she said, a small smirk on her face. “And I could say the same for you—you should be in la-la land.”I exhaled. “Why are you here?”“I just… wanted to talk.” She looked down, voice quiet. “I want to go home. Back to Red Water.”“This is your home now,” I said gently. “Your bond with Red Water has been broken. You’re meant to be the

Zack slowly stepped back, running a hand through his hair as if trying to regain control. “We have to stop, Zoe,” he said with a frustrated sigh. His hands gently adjusted my top back into place.“I don’t want to take advantage of you. I want to earn your trust first… completely. Before we even think about going further.”His eyes softened with regret. “I already did something terrible when I marked you before you were ready. I don’t want you to regret anything else that happens between us.”His words surprised me; most Alpha males would have taken what they wanted, especially during moments like that. Yet Zack had stopped himself.“Why do I feel… different?” I asked quietly.Zack studied me carefully. “You’re probably starting to come into heat,” he explained. “Your body is reacting to the mark. It’s preparing itself.”My eyes widened. “Shit,” I muttered. “This isn’t good.” Inside my mind, Celeste perked up immediately.Why isn’t it good? she asked happily. It means we can have pups.

Zoe slowly blinked as the morning light filtered through the hospital window. The faint smell of disinfectant filled the room, reminding her immediately where she was. The pack hospital, again.Her body still felt heavy and weak, like every muscle had been drained of strength. For a moment, she simply lay there staring at the ceiling, trying to piece together what had happened.Fragments of memory flickered in her mind. Training grounds. Laura’s taunts. Celeste is losing control. Zack’s voice. Then… darkness. A soft knock interrupted her thoughts. The door opened slowly, and Zack stepped inside. He looked exhausted.Dark circles sat under his eyes, and his usually confident posture seemed slightly tense, almost nervous.“You’re awake,” he said quietly. Zoe turned her head toward him. “How long have I been here?” “Two weeks,” Zack replied. Her eyes widened. “Two weeks?”He nodded. “You collapsed after the fight. The doctor said your body was overloaded. Celeste released too much power.”

Zack’s POVThe moment Zoe finished shifting, Celeste burst forward like a streak of moonlight. The White Wolf was magnificent. Her white fur glowed under the sun, and her powerful frame moved with a grace that made every other wolf look clumsy in comparison. Even Zeus felt it—the pull toward her, the instinctive need to chase, to run beside her. Celeste didn’t even look back before sprinting toward the forest.Zeus needed no invitation. We launched after her, the wind rushed past as our paws pounded against the ground. The scent of pine and earth filled my senses, and for the first time in days, my mind cleared completely. This was freedom. This was what wolves were meant for. Celeste leapt over a fallen log, her white body almost glowing against the green forest. Zeus followed closely behind, pushing harder to keep pace. She’s fast, Zeus growled with admiration.Celeste darted through the trees, weaving between trunks before suddenly stopping and crouching low—a rabbit. Zeus caught t