All Chapters of Rejected Bloodline: A Tale Of Two Worlds : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Samantha's P.O.VI could feel a warm, moist breath on my face, nudging me gently towards consciousness. My eyes rolled, but they refused to open. The breath grew stronger and stronger until it was almost… too unbearable. "Ahk," I grumbled, pressing a hand on my temples and blinking slowly to shake off the blurriness.Once I was sure that my vision was clear enough to see, I looked up at the figure standing in front of me. The eyes, the nose, the mouth—it was all the same, without even a slight change. I stared blankly at the face for a few more seconds before finally finding the courage to speak. “Eliza… Is… Is that really you? I stammered, too scared to breathe, scared to blink, scared that if I did, she would be gone, and I'd be left with nothing but the memories from a dream. Eliza took a step closer and gently licked my face. I reached up and touched the spot, wet and real

Central PlaneOakdale ManorRyan Fenrir P.O.VI brought the ceramic cup to my lips, inhaling the aroma of freshly blended Kaelan's brew. "Rich and comforting… As it should be," I muttered, taking the first sip. After taking a few minutes to enjoy the taste, I looked up at Elder Jerome and Elder Thalos, who were seated across from each other at the table but staring blankly at me. I smiled, gesturing to the cups in front of them. “The Kaelan's brew is exceptional today; perhaps you would like to give it a try?" Elder Jerome frowned as he exchanged a quick glance with Elder Thalos. “Regent Fenrir, we apologize for interrupting your… moment of relaxation. However, we have urgent matters to discuss". I carefully set the cup down and relaxed my shoulder. “And what is this… Urgent business that couldn't wait until morning before you rushed over here to report it”.

Ryan P.O. VThe first thing I noticed as soon as I stepped into the manor was the silence, but not in a peaceful way. The halls were empty, the attendants were nowhere to be found, and the guards weren't in their usual position. Aside from that, everything else seemed completely normal. There were no signs of struggle, no broken furniture, and no forced entry or exit. I sniffed the air, trying to pick up any scents that might help me figure out what was going on here. But there was nothing out of the ordinary.I checked the grand hall, but the chairs and table were arranged just the way I left them. I made my way around the East wing, checking it thoroughly, but everything was still in order.Next, I entered the guard room expecting to see at least one of them on duty, but it was just as empty as all the other places I had been to. “What the heck is going on here?” I paused, taking another look at my surroundings. "Did everyone decide to take a day off without informing me first?"

Samantha's P. O. VTwo Months LaterIt was the start of a new day, or rather a new life, for me. I set to work on making my signature dish, the famous wild boar stew.I was never much of a cook, but when it came down to this stew, I'm proud to say it's one of the few things I could make without setting the entire manor on fire. I couldn't help but be reminded of the countless hours I spent with Mrs. Kelly in that miserable food shed, learning the ins and outs of stewing over an open flame._She was a hard teacher, but I guess all those years of suffering haven't gone to waste after all._I added a dash of cayenne, a pinch of salt and gave it one last stir before turning on the fire pit. The flames were burning low, but I knew they'd do the trick. I carefully lifted the heavy pot and adjusted it on the grill grates until it was perfectly positioned. I settled into the chair beside the counter, my eyes feeling too heavy to keep open. I had already reached exhausted my limits and my

Adrian P. O. VKensington PalaceMatriarch's Private Study“Alpha Zen, the Great Unifier; Khaos, the Wise; and Aron, the Fearless—all great leaders of our pack, but I've always believed that the Royals Family would surpass them all.”“Mmm-hmm.” I nodded to everything he said, but my mind was somewhere else. “You've been back in the Federation for two months now, and we can no longer prolong the coronation of a new Alpha”. The words came through one ear and went out the other... All I could think about was… her. “Adrian…” Rowan growled, snapping me out of my thoughts. I immediately sat up straight, pretending to listen. “Yes, Father, you were saying?” Rowan's eyes narrowed. “You're not listening, are you?” “Of course I'm listening. I was just… reflecting on what you said,” I replied. “Reflecting? On what exactly?”I hesitated, unsure how to respond. “Just… About… The, uh, state of the kingdom.”Rowan stared straight into my eyes. “Tell me the truth, son. What exactly is going on