All Chapters of The Rejected Luna’s Rise : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

DamianAfter the call from Riley, Cassius and I rushed back to the house to see how Ariana was doing.Damn it, what might have happened to her? How come she was in trouble?“Drive faster,” I yelled.“Calm down Alpha, I’m driving as fast as I can. I don’t want us to have an accident so this is the limit I can go.” Cassius said.Truthfully, he was already driving fast but I was just too impatient.What if something bad happened to my mate? I couldn’t forgive myself if something really did happen to Ari.We finally got to the house and I didn’t even wait for the car to stop before I entered into the pouring rain and sprinted inside.I rushed to our bedroom to see that Riley was already there, pacing around impatiently. She looked terrified and I was confused, what could have happened?I rushed to the bedside and my eyes locked in on Ariana’s face. She looked pale, too pale, even in the soft lamplight. Her brow was furrowed in her sleep, her lashes wet, like she was trapped in a nightma

Ariana“Ariana”, a voice screamed, and I turned to see it was Riley.What was she doing here this early?“Good morning Luna” she greeted, bowing her head slightly. Luna….. that name only made me uncomfortable these days.“You don’t have to be so formal Riley, why are you here so early?” I asked.I started walking towards my car where my driver was already waiting for me. I didn’t want to risk being late on my first day of work, as I was aiming to make a good impression on Dr. Black. Riley followed suit, and soon, the car moved.“I was the one who found you lying outside yesterday and called Cassius. I was worried about you, that's why I decided to come this early to check on you.” She explained.Oh right, Damian actually told me about it earlier. “Thank you very much, Riley, I really appreciate it.”“Where are you going so early anyways? Shouldn’t you be resting at home?” She enquired.“I got a job,” I replied.She looked confused for some time and I didn’t even try to clear her conf

Ariana “Hello, Ari, are you there?” Damian asked once again. “Uhhh… yes”, I replied, biting my bottom lip.“Why aren’t you home yet? He questioned.“I just rounded up from work, I’ll be home soon,” I replied a bit puzzled. Wasn’t he going to see Lily today? Why was he asking me this?“I miss you, come home please. I already sent Riley to pick you up. I’m a bit busy with my father now.” He said.Did I just hear right or was I hallucinating? Did Damian just say he missed me or was I mishearing?This was the first time he’d ever said he missed me. Not when I left for school, not when we were apart for a year.He never said that so why was he saying it today? I wondered.“You didn’t have to bother Riley, I could have called my driver once I finished rounding up,” I replied, trying to mask the confusion in my voice.“I insist, she’s on her way already.” He said.“Okay, thank you, I'll be home before you know it,” I replied and dropped the call.If Damian thought his fake show of affectio

ArianaDamian hadn’t said anything since I threatened him. He looked rather surprised, no, amused, as if he found what I had just said funny.He just kept quiet and he didn’t try to say anything.“Did you hear what I just said?” I asked. “I said if you wanted me to stay away from your lover, you’d reject me immediately.”“If not, I’ll let the world know you cheated and betrayed our mate bond. Then you and she can be ruined together.” I repeated, my voice louder this time.He just laughed and shook his head. “Are you threatening me, Ari?” He asked.I looked him straight in the eyes and tried to put on a brave face. “Yes,” I muttered, my voice unshaken.“You don’t scare me Ari, and let me remind you that I’m the Alpha. I can turn things around for my favour…..”“Do as I say or your precious lover will be branded as a home wrecker forever. She’ll be treated like an outcast by other she-wolves, you know how things get.” I yelled.Didn’t he love this woman so much? Why wasn’t he trying to

Ariana“Alpha Damian”, my mom greeted with an awkward smile on her face as we made our way into the house.This was going to be so uncomfortable and awkward and worse of it all, Damian still didn’t know about the meeting.“You didn’t have to bring so many gifts, Damian. You don’t have to bring such luxury items.” My brother said with a hint of sarcasm.I glared at him and gave him a tune it down look. I couldn’t risk Damian finding out anything about the meeting.I was still hoping to fall back on our heirloom in case things didn’t go according to plan, and I didn’t want Damian to know about it.My parents ushered us to the dining room and settled in comfortably.The undeniable tension was palpable in the air, and everyone wore a fake smile on their face.My mother laid down the dishes she had prepared and my mouth immediately watered. These days I barely have an appetite to eat anything but seeing the sumptuous meals she’s prepared I was suddenly hungry.“Mr and Mrs Volkstane I thin