THE AGONY OF REJECTION

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midst of the training field. His comments resonated in my head like a faint,

e you at

appropriate. The intensity in his gaze and the manner he had stated it had a personal touch. My heart was r

of feelings I couldn't afford to explore at the moment when Ryan was called away on pack business. More significant

m tension in the main hall, the type that normally precedes anything huge. With worried expressions on their

resting against the wall next to the stairs. She moved a

at is going on?" I a

r a better look. Something is wrong with a nearby pack, but I'm not sure exactl

while after leaving my first pack, so I was familiar with that environment, but I hadn't turned into one of them. Many rogues w

reek?" I questioned, speakin

f the nearby pack. He fears the renegade activities might become out of control. You are aware of

ardous scenario, and even though I knew he was strong and could handle himself, it unnerve

cant?" I questioned, attempt

o words. But Ryan is a capable Alpha.

me before turning to go. There was an unresolved matter between us, and I was uncertain about how to handle it.

and centered as I strolled through the woods by the comforting smell of dirt and pine. I had made this area my ha

u were at

his prospective Luna? The idea made my heart hurt. I wasn't sure whether I was prepared to give it any thought. The

wasn't destiny that had him as

gs relieving my racing mind. I took a minute to unwind and just breathe as t

owever, wa

, and I braced myself, ready for anything. A second later, the smell reached me, unusual, foreign, and def

d a deadly glimmer in his eyes and his clothing were ragged, givin

ed closer, sneering. He spo

hout moving. "In my opinion, it's you who

you to say that is humorous. Are you not supposed to be here? His smil

d. I murmured, trying not to show the discomfort that was

his eyes menacing. Or not? Are you planning to halt me? This pack is known t

wolf rising to the s

but then his eyes lighted up with

claws out. The battle was vicious and quick. Even if the rogue was stronger than I

I parried a couple of his strikes while doing my best to avoid

the silence, just when I tho

gh al

yan standing at the edge of the clearing, commanding respect with his

face, the outlaw retreated

ay," Ryan stated in a menacin

gain. Without saying another word, he turn

e left, his eyes becoming softer an

from the thrill, I nodded. "I'

into my eyes. "Being out here

e that he had arrived at that ti

ou can do it, I'm positive of it. However, it does

, not knowing how to respond. There was an unsaid bond between us, a bond that had

but he cut me off

it's genuine, even if I have no idea what's going on between us. I also prom

he fact was that I didn't want to be alone any longer, even though I wanted to push him aw

ore I could stop myself. He remained in place. Rat

ry time I felt stable

tress later that night, searching on the ceiling . The way he'd shielded me. I felt as like ever

d I had a strong bond. And the more I tried to

trust it, was

ly, would I