All Chapters of The Rejected Wolf Returns: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Where the Walls Finally Fall

The morning sun crept slowly through the cabin windows, spilling soft golden light across the wooden floor. Zack had been awake for hours. Sleep had come and gone throughout the night, his mind constantly returning to the same thought. Zoe was just down the hall. His mate. Close enough that he could feel her through the bond… but still distant enough that he couldn’t touch her.Zeus shifted restlessly inside him. Mate is close but seems so far away. I know, Zack muttered quietly. Just as he stood to make coffee, Zoe’s bedroom door opened. He turned. And forgot how to breathe. Zoe stepped into the living room wearing a loose white shirt that brushed the tops of her thighs and shorts. Her black hair was still messy from sleep, falling across her shoulders. Her silver eyes met his.“Morning,” s

More Than One Future

The quiet of the cabin returned slowly after the storm of emotions that had swept through the bedroom. Zoe lay beside Zack, staring at the wooden ceiling above them as she tried to slow her breathing. The room still smelled faintly of pine from the forest outside, mixed with the warmth of the afternoon sun pouring through the windows.For a long moment, neither of them spoke. Then Zoe’s stomach growled loudly. She blinked, and Zack lifted his head slightly, a smirk forming on his face. “Well,” he said. “That answers that.” Zoe groaned and covered her face with a pillow. “Did that seriously just happen?”“Yes,” Zack said, clearly amused. “Your stomach just announced itself to the entire cabin.”She threw the pillow at him. “Shut up.” But her own laughter betrayed her. Zack rolled out of bed, stretching his arms above his head. “I’m starvi

Under the Same Moon

The evening settled gently around the cabin. After dinner, Zack cleared the dishes while Zoe stepped outside onto the back balcony. The night air was cool, carrying the scent of pine and fresh water from the nearby lake. Above them, the moon hung bright and full in the sky. Zoe leaned her elbows against the railing, staring up at it quietly. A few minutes later, Zack joined her, carrying two mugs of coffee.“Thought you might want this,” he said. She accepted the mug. “Thanks.” For a while, they simply stood there together, watching the stars slowly appear in the darkening sky. The mountains were quiet at night. The world felt distant, peaceful—like they were the only two people left in it. Zoe took a sip of her coffee and sighed. “I forgot how quiet it is out here.” Zack nodded. “That’s why I come here.”She glanced sidew

Chapter 24 - The Choice to Stay

Morning came softly, for a long moment, Zoe didn’t open her eyes. She stayed exactly where she was, half-asleep, warm, and tangled up in Zack’s arms beneath the thick blankets. His chest was solid against her back, one arm draped securely around her waist, his breathing slow and even against her hair. The cabin was quiet except for the faint sound of birds outside and the distant rustle of wind through the trees.If she didn’t move, she could almost pretend none of the complications existed, no pack politics, no Luna duties, no painful past, just warmth and him. Celeste stretched happily inside her mind. This is nice. Zoe let out a quiet sigh. “Yes,” she admitted silently. “It is.” Behind her, Zack stirred. His arm tightened instinctively around her waist before he buried his face closer to her neck.“Morning,” he mumbled, his voice rough with sleep. Zoe smiled despite herself. “Morning. He didn’t move, nor did she. “This is dangerous,” she said softly after a moment. Zack’s voice was

Chapter 25 - Promises and Lies

The moment Zack stepped out of the car, Zoe knew something was wrong. She could feel it through the bond, the tension, the unease. He had brushed it off with a simple “Everything’s fine”, but Zoe knew better than to believe that. Still, she didn’t push him. Whatever it was, they were already back on pack territory, and the packhouse stood just beyond the trees.The car rolled forward again, gravel crunching under the tyres. Zoe folded her arms, watching the massive building come into view. It felt strange returning after the quiet peace of the cabin. The moment they stepped back into pack life, everything would become complicated again. Zack parked near the entrance. “Ready?” he asked. Zoe shrugged. “As I’ll ever be.” They stepped out together and walked toward the packhouse doors.The moment they entered, Zoe felt dozens of eyes turn toward them. Warriors, omegas,

Chapter 26 - The Luna’s Seat

The hall had fallen completely silent. Kelly stood frozen where she was, staring at Zoe as she had just been struck across the face. “Luna?” she whispered. The word seemed to choke in her throat. Zoe crossed her arms casually, her silver eyes cool and steady. “Yes,” she replied calmly. “Luna.” Kelly looked from Zoe to Zack and back again, clearly expecting someone to correct the situation. No one did, Zack looked… stunned. Lucas looked entertained, and the rest of the pack members nearby were trying very hard not to react at all. Kelly scoffed, shaking her head. “No. That’s not possible.” Zoe raised an eyebrow. “Oh?” Kelly pointed angrily toward her. “You can’t be Luna! Zack told me—” Zoe cut her off before she could finish. “You know something interesting, Kelly?” Kelly blinked.“What?” Zoe stepped closer, her voice calm but carr

Chapter 27 - Shattered Trust

The hallway blurred as Zoe stormed through it, her boots hit the floor hard with every step, her anger pushing her forward faster until she reached her bedroom door. BANG! The door slammed shut behind her so loudly that the entire hallway probably heard it. Zoe paced the room like a caged wolf. “How could he!” she shouted. Celeste snarled inside her mind. Mate stupid. “Very stupid!” Zoe snapped back. She dragged both hands through her hair, frustration burning in her chest. “We just had two amazing days together!” she continued angrily. “Two days of him trying to earn my trust!” Celeste growled again. And then a stupid female appears. Zoe threw herself onto the bed dramatically. “And call him babe!” she muttered. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. “How many has he slept with?” Zoe said out loud. C

Chapter 28 -Three Days of Silence

The sun had barely risen when Zoe woke the next morning. She hadn’t slept much; every time she closed her eyes, the image returned: Kelly, standing outside Zack’s room, wearing his shirt. Zoe sat on the edge of the bed and rubbed her face with both hands. “I should have just stayed at Red Water,” she muttered. Celeste stirred slowly inside her mind. Maybe. Zoe sighed. “Helpful.” Her first instinct had been anger. But now… it was something worse: confusion and doubt, and she grabbed her phone from the bedside table and dialled the number she had long ago memorised. It rang twice. “Zoe?” Alpha Jacob’s voice answered. Relief washed over her instantly. “Hey.” He immediately sensed something was wrong. “What happened?” Zoe leaned back against the wall.

Chapter 29 -One Last Chance

Only two days remained before the Red Water Pack would leave. Zoe lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling, her fingers drumming lightly against her stomach. As her thoughts ran in endless circles, that was how long she had left before everything changed again. If she chose to go with them… she would be leaving this pack behind, leaving Zack, leaving the life that had once been hers. Celeste stirred inside her mind. Mate is still waiting. Zoe sighed. “Yes, I know.” For the past three days, Zack had kept his distance like she asked, no surprise visits, no attempts to corner her. Only the occasional quiet mindlink checking if she was okay. It had given her space to think, and unfortunately… thinking had made things harder. “Maybe I should give him another chance,” Zoe muttered. Celeste perked up immediately. Yes.

Chapter 30 -Dressed for the Truth

The room smelled faintly of perfume and hairspray as Zoe stood in front of the mirror while Jessica circled her like a very focused stylist. “Stop moving,” Jessica said, holding Zoe’s chin gently. “I’m not moving.”“You are breathing.”“Jessica…” Jessica stepped back and admired her work. “There.” Zoe looked into the mirror. Her black dress hugged her figure perfectly, the soft fabric outlining every curve without being overly revealing. The slit along her leg showed just enough skin when she moved, and the heels made her legs look long and elegant. Jessica had kept the makeup simple —just enough foundation to smooth her skin, a light blush —but her eyes—Jessica had made them pop. Dark liner framed Zoe&rsqu

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