All Chapters of The Alpha's Rejected Mate : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Kael's POVThe chamber fell silent.Every pair of eyes was fixed on the sword resting upon the silver throne.Its blade shimmered like liquid moonlight, illuminating the ancient chamber with a soft glow that pushed back the crimson darkness surrounding Malakar."The Blade of Kings..." Nyros said, bowing his head. "It has awakened after twenty-one years."Asterion slowly approached the throne despite the wounds covering his body."It has never accepted an unworthy ruler."Malakar tightened his grip on his blood-red sword."Then I'll destroy it before anyone can claim it!"Dark flames erupted around him as he charged toward the throne."Stop him!" Nyros roared.The Second Guardian leaped forward, colliding with Malakar before he reached the first step. The impact shook the chamber, sending cracks racing across the crystal staircase.Kael's instincts screamed at him to join the fight.But another force—older and far stronger—pulled him toward the throne.The sword.It was calling him.Co

Kael's POVThe throne chamber was silent.Even the flames surrounding Varkor seemed to hesitate.The ancient voice still echoed through the palace."The King and Queen have completed the Trial."Malakar's face twisted with rage."No!"He slammed his crimson sword against the floor."I waited twenty-one years for this kingdom!""I sacrificed everything!""And I will not lose to two children!"Dark energy erupted around him, swirling into a violent storm that swallowed the chamber in crimson fire.The Blood Wraith shrieked as it merged completely with Malakar's body.Black veins spread across his skin.His golden eyes turned blood-red.Asterion growled."He has abandoned his humanity."Nyros stepped forward."The Blood Flame has chosen its final vessel."Malakar slowly lifted his head.His voice was no longer his own."You are too late.""When the Heart shatters...""The Moon Kingdom will fall.""And every werewolf pack will fall with it."The Heart pulsed weakly behind us.Another crac

Kael's POVThe Heart's final words echoed through the throne room."One final sacrifice... remains."Silence followed.Even the clash of steel and the roars outside the palace seemed to fade beneath the weight of those words.A sacrifice.Someone would have to pay the price.I looked toward Lyra.She stood before the Heart of the Moon Kingdom, one hand resting against its cracked surface. Silver light flowed around her like moonlit mist, making her look less like the frightened girl I had first met and more like the Queen she had been born to become.Yet when our eyes met, I saw the fear she tried so hard to hide.I knew that fear.Because I felt it too.Commander Cassian's voice broke the silence."Your Majesties."Every Moon Guard turned toward us."The Shadow Legion has reached the palace gates."A deafening horn echoed from outside.Then another.The battle had begun.Varkor threw back his massive head and roared, the sound shaking every stone beneath our feet."They cannot stop m

Kael's POVPain.It was the first thing I felt.A burning agony spread through my side where General Draven's black sword had pierced me. Warm blood soaked my clothes as I struggled to stay on my feet.The Blade of Kings lay several feet away, its silver light flickering.Draven watched me with cold satisfaction."So this is the legendary Moon King."He slowly wiped my blood from his blade."I expected more."I forced myself to straighten."If that's your best strike..."I coughed, blood staining my lips."...you should have aimed for my heart."A faint smile crossed his scarred face."You still have spirit.""But spirit alone won't save your kingdom."Behind him, the Crimson Legion continued its advance. Although Lyra's blessing had broken the Blood Flame's hold over some of the soldiers, many remained under Malakar's control.The battle raged across the palace courtyard.Then I heard Lyra scream my name.I turned.She stood before the Heart, her silver aura no longer calm.Moonlight

Kael's POVThe stone doorway groaned shut behind Lyra.For one brief moment, our eyes met.Then she disappeared into the darkness with Asterion.I tightened my grip on the Blade of Kings."I'll buy you all the time you need," I whispered.The entrance sealed with a deafening boom.Varkor's furious roar shook the battlefield."No!"His crimson eyes burned with rage."She must never reach the First Light!"The ancient beast lunged toward the hidden entrance."Moon Guard!" Commander Cassian shouted."Hold the line!"Every surviving warrior stepped forward without hesitation.Silver shields locked together.Spears lowered.A living wall stood between Varkor and the sanctuary.The beast slammed into them.The impact hurled several guards through the air.Even so...The line did not break."They're only delaying the inevitable!" Varkor bellowed."Maybe," I answered, stepping forward."But that's all we need."The Blade of Kings burst into brilliant silver flames.The light reflected across