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

**Krimson**The woman on top of me, along with her moans and groans of pleasure, had me on the edge.Her eyes were dilated, and her slightly parted mouth invited me to devour her, just as my member slid easily into her intimacy.She was delicious, incredible… but just a bit of fun.The scent of vanilla and honey still lingered on my skin when I pulled away from her body.The she-wolf in front of me smiled with satisfaction, caressing my chest with lazy fingers, her nails leaving small trails of heat on my skin.“You always know how to please me, Krimson,” she whispered, with a crooked, seductive smile.I returned her gaze calmly. I had no problem sharing moments like this. It was simple, physical, without commitments or expectations.Just the way I liked it.But my relaxation was interrupted when I heard a murmur in the distance.“They say Moonfang’s ex-Luna is wandering around the pack,” murmured a voice, amid mocking laughter. “Why did the Alpha bring her?” She’s a disgrace.My body

**Mikail**Krimson was still there, staring at me in a way that made me uncomfortable. I knew that if I didn’t change the subject, he’d soon start asking questions I didn’t want to answer.So I did the first thing that came to mind.“I found signs of an intruder in the vicinity of the territory,” I said firmly, making sure my tone left no room for doubt. “Take a couple of guards and check the perimeter. Find out who was lurking around and if they pose any danger.”Krimson stared at me for a long moment, as if trying to decide whether it was worth defying my order. But in the end, he simply nodded.However, just as he was turning to leave, he stopped and looked back over his shoulder.“Have you heard the news?” he asked in a neutral tone.I frowned.“What news?”“Someone pushed Lyra into the river.”My muscles tensed.“I know,” I replied curtly. “Find out if it was someone from the pack.”Krimson crossed his arms.“There are rumors…”“I don’t have time to deal with gossip. Go do what I

**Lyra**I woke up with a strange sensation, as if my body were floating between sleep and reality.A chill ran down my spine as I tried to move, but a dull pain in my limbs made it difficult.I opened my eyes with effort and blinked several times. The dark wooden ceiling looked blurry at first, but little by little my senses cleared.My mouth felt dry and my throat raw, as if I had swallowed fire.I turned slightly, and that was when I noticed the clothes covering my body. They weren’t the same as yesterday’s.My breathing quickened. Who had changed me? Where was I? Panic crept through my chest like an invisible claw, squeezing my lungs.I tried to remember… cold water, a fall… someone holding me tight…The shower.Someone had taken me to the shower to bring down my fever.My mind was still foggy, but the sensation of firm hands and comforting warmth amid the icy water helped me remember enough to calm down a little.Someone being gentle with me… strong arms holding me… My cheeks flu

**Mikail**The blow echoed on the dry ground, raising a light cloud of dust.I watched her body tremble and saw her try to brace herself on her arms, but her strength failed her.Lyra let out a groan of pain—a muffled, restrained one.She wasn’t calling for help; she wasn’t complaining more than necessary. She was just stubbornly trying to stand up, as if she’d rather die than admit her weakness in front of us.Rowan clicked his tongue.“Well, how curious,” he said with feigned indifference. “I thought the ancient Moons were treated with a little more… dignity.”I didn’t answer right away. I kept my gaze fixed on Lyra, watching her body tremble with the effort of getting up.She forced herself to get down on her knees first, and her fingers dug into the earth.“In my pack,” I finally replied, my voice firm, “everyone works. There are no exceptions.”Rowan let out a low laugh.“Interesting. Does that mean you’ve truly severed your bond with her?”My eyes locked with his, defiant.“It m

**Lyra**The warmth of Mikail’s body contrasted with the chill I felt on my skin.It was a strange sensation; I felt light and heavy at the same time, as if I were floating between wakefulness and sleep.Suddenly, a familiar exclamation broke the silence.“Alpha Mikail!” Ava’s voice betrayed surprise and concern.Though weakness enveloped me, I struggled to stay conscious, resisting the temptation to give in to the darkness that threatened to drag me down.I felt Mikail stop, and though my eyelids were heavy, I managed to open them just enough to see Ava’s alarmed face.“What happened?” she asked, rushing over.“I should be asking you that,” Mikail growled, without stopping. “What were you thinking, letting her go out in her condition?”Ava hesitated for a second before answering, her nervousness evident.“She asked me for some plants for tea. When I came back, she was gone,” her voice was low and submissive. “I didn’t want to ask the guards for help… and have you find out, Alpha.”Mi