All Chapters of Rise Above Rejection: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

41 Rafael's POV  Suddenly I stopped, thought it over and realized that I was overreacting. The previous meetings were unexpected. This one isn't, meaning I can avoid it.  I sat back in my chair and continued to read the theory as the person knocked.  "Rafael? Open the door, son." Alpha Anthony knocked strongly.  I ignored it.  "Rafael! I know you're in there and you know I can break in easily." He sighed. "Ugh, this thing is weak. A bad storm and this will come down. How can you tolerate living here!" I live here because this feels more like home than your mansion, Alpha Anthony.— I wanted to say that. But my mom had taken a promise from me before dying that I would always.... Always respect him.  That's why, I don't respond and sit there quietly, behaving as if I was studying. 

43Carolyn's POV"Not you again!" I heard a slow growl and stopped rubbing my butt, and raised my eyes. Rafael was glowering at me. The veins on his neck were angrily popping and a muscle at his jaw ticked. I had arrived at the admin's office to submit my course forms. Since I opted for special classes instead of creative arts at the last moment post that serious conversation with Oliver, I haven't submitted any course form. But what Professor Trent and the Dean said in the cabin about me having the skills it requires to be a warrior, it boosted my spirits and pushed me to take a step ahead. Thus, I decided to submit the forms today itself. I don't think I need to attend special classes a little more to see where my interest lies. If the professors suggested I should go for combat and fighting, I'd listen to them. They have more experience and they know who can be what. And to be blunt, I was always keen about combat training. I just never did it because the people in my pack mad

45Carolyn's POV"Zack, how about we do something else with her tongue— like run it along our díck." Someone remarked and I jumped out of my thoughts.As if I wasn't already freaked out, his words made my blood run cold."N-no." I stammered.They heard it and their eyes twinkled, realizing they had cracked my facade."See, she's shaking. I knew that nonchalance was a bluff. Look at her face... It's all white." Another guy said as I took a step back.Fear rushed through my body as tears blurred my eyes. I felt as helpless as I had felt that day in the dungeon. Scott had been alone. Only one díck. Zack had a team. They were so many and all huge. All of them sported their mediocre shàfts like it was their crown. I turned to flee when another one of Zack's friends quickly came and blocked my way."Not very brave now, fat-ass!" He snickered and my teeth chattered.I was sweating. Even in the chilly night, my body was drenched in sweat. I spun around and realized that I was surrounded."Sh

47Carolyn's POV I didn't respond and pretended to read, but this time her words didn't just annoy me, they bit into me like a rabid dog. "The college hasn't even started and you're getting all the attention to yourself. I searched about you. You're an alpha's daughter. But with that face and body, I don't think you should make yourself visible in our college even if you're an Alpha's daughter. This place and its people will turn you twig-thin and eat your spirits away. And then you'll spiral into depression and try to take your own life.""Trust me, that has happened many times... Just never recorded in the reports because our education system is supposed to be disciplining unruly kids. That we achieve, but at the cost of losing the lives of a few innocents that never get heard or spoken about.""So take my advice and stay low key." I had a colorful comment ready on my lips. But I couldn't spew it.Maybe because I didn't want to create another scene in this room. What happened with

 49 Rafael's POV  His Beta and Gamma's eyes shone in praise. They nodded their heads together as if to say, "You should've done that before, Rafael." I looked away from them across me at the wall of the mirror. The upper part was covered with other packs' information and geographical expansion. Below it I saw my face and my heart gave a jolt.  My eyes were dark. I could see my aura emanating from my body in billowing waves. I appeared fierce and scary.  "We are not raising our voices. We're just being truthful." Someone said and my head snapped towards him. He shifted but still went on, "Our Alpha appreciates our truthfulness. This creature has claimed more than five lives. There's no vaccine for the infection it's causing. We're being notified long after the situation went out of control. This is not fair." "Fair!" I howled, making him sh