All Chapters of Rejected By The Hockey Star: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

AriaI sat there, just staring as his figure disappeared out of sight. The sudden change in his demeanor made me feel more helpless.Better to face the things that could be sure won't constantly spiral on me; he's beginning to be the cause of a roller coaster of emotions in me.I dragged myself off the seat, finally, with my leg still a bit shaky, to the female lodge. Just as I got in, I saw glances thrown my way with ushering voices.A cast of disdain with furious eyes followed me into the elevator. Some bared their fangs in a threatening manner, making me recoil back in fright.They still haven't forgotten about the hunt. I'm now a target to them! If an attack should ensue, I wouldn't even stand a chance.Thankfully, the elevator closed up, and I got to my dorm in one piece. Serena wasn't inside, but I met Mallory lying on my bed.She sat up the moment she saw me. Her eyes scanned me over.“Where have you been?” she said, looking worried.“Somewhere,” I breathed, joining her to sit.

AriaMallory's attention was on her phone; she didn't show signs of having listened to my words. Her eyes dilated, stuck to the phone.Her fingertips moved on the phone with insane speed, and I had to lean slightly to see what made her look horrified.Our chitchat was brought to an end abruptly before it even began. She's on the academy platform, the same one she warned me to stay clear of.But I guess she had to go back there and see if things weren't any messier. My eyes popped out; I was afraid they would eventually fall out of their sockets.The phone in Mallory's hand blasted with constant notifications, so loud my ears twitched. The video played on as she brightened the screen to aid our vision.It portrayed my moment with Kael yesterday when I was down. I froze. Who made the video?The more we watched, the more excruciating it became for me. Watching my vulnerable self laid bare, and how Kael had stepped in, and I had shamelessly enjoyed it.How naive of me to think that just b

Aria“Hey, you're awake.” Mallory scurried towards me with her brows arched dangerously above her eyes.She hovered over me on the bed, pressing her hands on my forehead, asking me questions.“How are you feeling? Any discomforts? Thanks, Moon Goddess.” She rushed her words, not giving me a moment to breathe.I closed my eyes back after trying to open them. My eyes finally flickered open again, and I felt a lump at my throat.She met my gaze, picking up my signal to help me sit up. I moved my hands to rub behind my neck, then gestured to her that I needed water to quench my thirst.She moved to my refill bottle and decanted some for me in a glass cup for me to drink. I drank till I got my fill.Mallory stood watching me. It must have been a lot for her to take in at a time. She looks scared out of her mind. Perhaps it might be fun to pass out again, causing her another shock.I giggled despite the dull headache I was feeling.“Why the giggling?” She asked.I extended the cup to her. “

Aria “Train me, brother. I want to be stronger, and he is willing to help, and this isn't about the mate bond. It's about me,” I explained softly, and he went silent on the other end. Mallory glanced at me with a narrowed gaze, communicating with her eyes and mouthing gently that if I needed help, I should probably blink. I had to press my lips together to stop myself from giggling. Oh, Moon Goddess. She really does not care if Ryder would explode through the phone. I could pick up some shallow breathing from Ryder; he still hadn't responded. My heart skipped, counting the seconds to what his reply would eventually be. I had imagined the outburst, rage, and protectiveness. But underneath this, he still knows how to separate matters which might be personal. Ryder wouldn't want to suddenly make an enemy of Kael. They had a good relationship. But if we want to finally allow things to move in accord, it's time we find a way to live around this situation. “No,” Ryder spat, his v

Aria My own heartbeat came out stronger, thudding loudly close to my ear. The heat on my skin burned through me till I melted into Kael's hold. He was still holding me, and I didn't want it to end. The whole group of people there with us faded into oblivion as I basked in the joy of being in my mate's arms. His breath came out harsh, close to my ear, and I could literally feel his toned body in contact with mine. His eyes were so widened, perhaps in shock or confusion, but he didn't let me go or try to push me to stand. I didn't make an attempt either. I just wanted to be like this for a small moment. Anything to stay like this for as long as possible before I was thrown back into the harsh reality between us. So I placed my hands on his chest to feel him, to be sure he was the one, and it felt satisfying. So I squeezed his strong physique, and for a moment, I heard a silent groan slip off his lips. His hands turned rigid where he held me, and his jaw tightened, too stiff as he d