All Chapters of The Alpha's Reject: Craving his Wolfless Luna: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

Irene's POVThe Dark Hollows members treated us like royalty.Within hours of our arrival, they had prepared a private cottage near the main stronghold. It was modest compared to the Pack house back home, but every detail spoke of care. Fresh linens on the beds. Wildflowers arranged in clay vases. A fire already burning in the hearth."The princess and her family should be comfortable," the elder had said. "This is your home now. For as long as you wish to stay."Her family.The words echoed in my mind as I watched Carl and Karin race through the cottage, claiming beds and exploring every corner."This one's mine!" Carl shouted from the smaller bedroom."No fair, I wanted that one!" Karin chased after him.Their laughter filled the space. Bright. Carefree. As if we hadn't been ambushed by enemy wolves just hours ago.Children were resilient like that. They bounced back from trauma faster than adults ever could.Ken appeared in the doorway, looking amused. "The young ones seem to have

Irene's POVKarson left at first light with a group of Dark Hollows warriors.I watched them disappear into the treeline, a tight knot forming in my chest. The watchers Lucas had warned us about could be anywhere. Waiting. Planning.But I couldn't focus on that right now. I had my own mission."Ken." I found him in the main hall, speaking with the elders. "I need your help."He excused himself and followed me to a quiet corner."The moonveil petals," I said quietly. "I need to get them to Lexie. But we're here, and she's back at Karson's Pack."Ken considered this. "Do you have a plan?""Not yet. I was hoping you might have contacts. Someone who could deliver something to the Pack house without raising suspicion.""There are trade caravans that pass between territories. Supplies. Gifts between allied Packs." He paused. "If the herbs were mixed into something innocuous… tea, perhaps, or dried fruit, it could be included in a shipment.""Would Lexie eat it?""If it appeared to be a luxu

The visitor arrived without warning.A convoy of black vehicles rolled through the gates just after noon, bearing the silver crescent emblem of the Moonlight Pack. Guards scrambled to intercept them, but the lead car had already parked in the main courtyard.Alpha Nathaniel stepped out.He was older than Karson, perhaps by a decade, with silver threading through his dark hair and sharp eyes that missed nothing. His smile was pleasant. His posture was relaxed. Everything about him screamed diplomacy.But Irene had learned long ago that the most dangerous predators were the ones who smiled while they circled."Princess Irene." Nathaniel spread his arms wide as she approached. "I came as soon as I heard of your return. The wolf community has been buzzing with the news. The lost heir of Dark Hollows, found at last.""Alpha Nathaniel." Irene inclined her head politely. "Your visit is unexpected.""Forgive the lack of notice. I was passing through the territory and couldn't resist paying my

Irene's POVThe messenger came during breakfast.A young omega, nervous and fidgeting, approached our table with downcast eyes. She looked like she would rather be anywhere else in the world than standing before us with whatever news she carried."Alpha Karson." She bowed low. "Miss Lexie sent me. She says she's having terrible stomach pains. She's asking for you. She says it's urgent."I kept my eyes on my plate. My hand didn't tremble as I lifted my fork. My expression didn't change. I had years of practice hiding my emotions. Years of swallowing pain and pretending everything was fine.But inside, something cracked.Karson frowned. "Stomach pains?""Yes, Alpha. She says it might be the baby. She's very frightened. She's been crying all morning."Of course she was. Lexie was always frightened when she needed attention. Always suffering when Karson's focus drifted elsewhere. Always conveniently ill whenever things between us started to feel almost normal.The timing was impeccable. W

Irene's POVThe children's laughter echoed through the stronghold.I watched from the courtyard as Carl and Karin raced between the buildings with a group of young werewolves from the Dark Hollows Pack. They had been playing for hours, their energy seemingly endless.Hide-and-seek was the game of the afternoon. The Dark Hollows children had shown my twins all the best hiding spots—behind the old stone well, inside the hollow oak near the eastern wall, beneath the overgrown hedges that lined the garden path.Carl was currently "it," counting loudly with his hands over his eyes while the others scattered."Ready or not, here I come!"He took off running, his silver-streaked hair flying behind him. Karin shrieked and darted behind a crumbling statue, pressing herself flat against the stone.I smiled despite everything. This was what childhood should look like. Freedom. Joy. Belonging.For so long, my children had been isolated. The only wolf pups in Lucas's Pack who carried the blood of