All Chapters of Rejected By The Hockey Star: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Aria“Never mind, go now. I don't want to delay you,” I replied, though the words sounded tasteless. More forced than of sheer will.Serena stared at me, shrugging her shoulder before slowly turning. She walked away from the benches, and my eyes lingered on her departing figure.She navigated through the huge crowd, disappearing till I couldn't see her again. I stared blankly, seconds passed. The urge grew to find her and secretly follow her to the changing room, but I shunned it.I breathed in, a slight headache coming up. I felt suddenly weak, a deep lingering restlessness within. My gaze was pulled away when he cold draft air hit me.“Are you… fine?” Mallory whispered, leaning over my shoulder.“Of course,” I said. “Never felt much better in years. When does the match start?”The word I was about to say was cut short by the entrance of the players, gliding onto the ice, and amidst them was Kael. In his full gear, he looked so magnificent, appearing like someone navigating his own s

AriaI placed the call, and the sound of it ringing made my heart leap. I raised my head, looking up at the roof to reel in my teary eyes.It didn't ring for long, then I spoke. “Mother.”Mother, at the receiving end, didn't give me a break one bit. “My goodness! It's high time you made the call. I was just about to do so for you.”“Princess, I was just thinking how brave you've been to last so long without running home. Then Ryder called, and I had been so skeptical, coupled with the illness aggravating. But he also shared good news. You finally found your mate!”I had to move the phone a bit from my ear to breathe in calmly. She sounded worried, excited, and relieved, all at the same time, accumulating to my emotional state.But I didn't have anything to say to all she listed out. I just want to leave here and go back to the pack, where my parents are and loving me notwithstanding my flaws.“Give her a break, Elena,” I heard the strong voice of my father residing in the background.

AriaShe didn't say anything as the seconds ticked, but I patiently waited. Then her response came."You can decide either to go or not to," she gritted, turned back to the door, twisted it open, and left.I got dressed and walked out minutes after she left. My thoughts clouded even as Mallory and I got something to eat. All through the meal, silence engulfed us; only the sound of our cutleries and chewing accompanied us.I interlocked my hands with Mallory as we left for the academy hall. Just by the entrance, I shuddered a bit. But that went by till we walked into the open field used for the last class.Everyone was present and scattered all over the place, but few people glanced our way. I suddenly felt so small, but it didn't go on for long before the class commenced."Attention! It's shift and scent class, so get in place and let's see you shift," Ryder announced. He's standing at a fair distance from us. All eyes on him.I sucked in a harsh breath, terror running through my vein

AriaThe crowd had gathered, chattering mean words about me. But still, I reached out to Kael, holding him tightly in my grip.He was fighting it. He sensed I was in danger, came to save me, but wouldn't accept the bond we shared. I sniffed, trying to plead with him.His words of never accepting the bond slammed into me, and he pulled himself away from my grip, wrapping a hand securely around Serena.Heat pulled under my skin, making it hurt all over. His words sliced into me, ripping my heart apart. I clutched my chest, rubbing the ache that intensified every minute that passed.I pleaded, but the crowd became overbearing, and they began to record.Dizziness slammed into me, and a feeling of restlessness settled deep inside me. They moved closer, yelling out insults.My legs remained rooted, enduring it. I tried so hard to make them invisible; they were not important at this point.Then I fell to the ground, but Kael ignored me, with Serena laying relaxed in his arms. He turned slowl

AriaHe is holding me in his arms, his skin rubbing against mine through the fabrics. My heart pounded inside my rib cage, feeling a surge of relief run through my veins.Our gaze locked, and everything seemed to disappear. Just him and I standing there. His breath made the hair on my skin rise up, causing me to shudder in his hold. I melted into his broad chest, my hand covered his, wrapped around my waist.Even so, he didn't push me away. Just stared, gone was the glint I saw through his eyes earlier. His gaze mirrored confusion and concern. But amidst this, he was so gentle with me.I didn't break the eye contact, watching his Adam's apple bob, his lashes are so long, and his sharp jaw could cut through paper. He sighed, and it went straight to my stomach, butterflies flowing around.His thin lips parted, making me take my eyes off his messy black hair, cascading down his forehead. But I couldn't pick what he's saying, my earlier distress completely overshadowed by his presence and