All Chapters of Claimed Without a Scent: Chapter 41 - Chapter 43

Chapter 41 — SecurityRyker's POVThe King's office is full. Me, my father, Colt, Finn, and Rapha. The door is locked. Guards stationed outside.This is a secure meeting. Inner circle only."The tournament," my father begins, "is not just about training warriors.""We know," Colt says. "It's about building Rhea's security team.""Exactly." My father leans forward. "Whoever excels will be quietly recruited. No announcements. No public recognition. Just—recruitment. To protect the future queen.""How many are we looking for?" Finn asks."Ten. Maybe twelve." Rapha speaks up. "Enough to rotate shifts. Cover all hours. Maintain constant protection without being obvious."I nod. "Good. The threat against her is real. We can't afford to be careless.""Speaking of threats," Rapha continues, his expression darkening. "Ronaldo has been asking questions. About Rhea's security. Her schedule. Her training times."My hands clench. "What kind of questions?""Specific ones. Too specific for a financi

Chapter 43 — ReunionRhea's POVThe ceremony is beautiful.Simple. Elegant. Perfect.Colt and Finn stand before the King. Hands over their hearts. Voices steady as they recite the ancient oaths."I pledge my life to the crown. My strength to the kingdom. My loyalty to the bloodline. From this day until my last."The King places medallions around their necks. Beta and Gamma. Official. Permanent.Then it's my turn.I step forward. Heart pounding.The King smiles. "Kneel, Rhea Collins."I kneel. The stone is cold under my knees.He places a silver circlet on my head. Light. Delicate. But weighted with meaning."Rise, Acting Luna of the Lycan Kingdom."I stand. The circlet settles. Feels right.Applause fills the chamber.I turn. See my parents in the front row.Mom is crying. Dad is beaming.Remy and Alec are beside them. Both grinning.My chest swells. They're here. They came.The ceremony ends. People swarm forward. Congratulating. Bowing.I navigate through them. Heading straight for