Rejected Little Secret by Lisj

Chapter 45

Zeke’s piercing eyes met mine, an unspoken directive conveyed in that moment, I knew what he wanted, what he demanded. With a reluctant nod, reluctantly conceded to his request. The weight of all eyes fixed upon us made it impossible to escape this conversation, as everyone eagerly awaited the impending confrontation.

Just as I was about to follow him, I felt a sot, but insistent, tug on my wrist. Startled, I turned around to find Axton standing right next to me, his face filled with worry.

“Chestnut,” With a soft mutter, his voice revealed his underlying concern. “If you need me to come along, I’m more than willing to accompany you

I mustered a small smile, feeling a wave of gratitude wash over me in his presence.

“I’ll be fine,” I replied, my voice barely above a whisper, “This is something I have to do on my own.

Axton’s brows, knitted together w

with concern, yet he nodded with comprehension. With an unwavering gate, he reassured me and reluctantly let me go.

“If you need me, I’ll be right here?

As a silent gesture of gratitude, I reached out to squeeze his arm one last time, feeling the strength and warmth beneath my fingertips.

“Thank you, Aston,” I said sincerely, my voice choked with emotion. “But this is my battle to fight.”

With a heavy heart, I followed Zeke as his footsteps resonated loudly in the quiet stillness that surrounded us, shielding us from the prying eyes of the pack. Thoughts and emotions raced through my mind, creating a whirlwind of uncertainty and apprehension.

As soon as we were alone, Zeke turned towards me, his face serious and determined, ready to tackle the matter at hand.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“Maya, I know you’re upset,” he began, his voice tinged with regret. “But you can’t just leave like this. You and I both know that, no matter how much you may despise me, it is in our best interest to remain together,”

Unable to contain my frustration any longer, I scoffed at his words, my eyes narrowing

“Stay?” I retorted incredulously. “So, let me get this straight. You want me to stay even after rejecting me? Even after seeing you become the Alpha and being forced into a mating arrangement with my best friend, you expect me to stick around? Why don’t you just end my life right now and be done with it

Zeke’s jaw tightened, his eyes blazing with fury. He turned away from me, expressing his frustration by clicking his tongue and pinching the bridge of his

nosc.

“That’s not fair, Maya,” he protested, his voice tinged with frustration. i never meant to hurt you. I just wanted what’s best for the pack. Trust me, it’s more challenging than it appears, alright? There are a few actions I need to take in order to maintain a high quality of life here.”

I shook my head, feeling a surge of bitterness that I couldn’t hide.

“What’s best for the pack?” I echoed mockingly. “Or what’s best for you?”

Zeke’s gaze hardened, his resolve unwavering as he faced me head-on.

“I won’t apologize for looking out for my pack,” he declared, his voice resolute. “But I want to make amends for my actions and apologize for the way! handled things. Looking back, I realize that I should have been more mindful of your feelings.”

I scoffed at his words, feeling the heat of anger rise within me as I fought to keep my emotions in check. As I walk towards him, I forcefully shove him in the chest, relishing the satisfaction of seeing him stumble back,

“Considerate?” Ispat, my voice dripping with sarcasm. “You rejected me, Zeke. You made it clear that I’m not welcome here.”

“Maya, I know I made a mistake,” he admitted, his voice tinged with remorse. “And I will always carry the weight of that decision with me. But believe me,

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once I have everything organized, everything will fall back into place. I realized I had been foolish, but my feelings stayed the same throughout

His touch sent shivers down my spine, a physical manifestation of the weight his words carried. “You’re just saying that because you for jealous that I’m currently with Axton, right?”

When Axton’s name was mentioned, it was as if a match had been struck, causing Zeke’s fury to erupt with an unprecedented intensity Anger ned his eyes, his jaw locked in a grip so intense it seemed on the verge of breaking. In a split second, he lunged at me, his hand closing fund my fierce grip, his claws leaving deep marks on my skin.

“You won’t leave,” he spat, his voice dripping with venom. “Not while I’m still breathing”

I struggled to escape, desperate to release myself from his unyielding grip, but my efforts were in vain. His grip was firm and unrelenting his finge encircling my wrist with an ironclad strength, making it impossible for me to break free.

“Let go of me, Zeke,” I demanded, my voice trembling with anger and fear. “You have no right to hold me here against my will”

With a dangerous glint in his eyes, Zeke’s grip tightened even more, his body leaning in close, his breath sending shivers down my spine

“You will not mention his name again,” he snarled, his voice low and menacing. “He is nothing but a weak mutt, unworthy of your attention

As Zoko’s rage and attempts to manipulate me persisted, a strong wave of defiance surged through me, empowering my resolve.

“You can’t tell me what to do,” I shot back, my voice rising with every word. “You can’t make me do anything I don’t want to do

For a brief moment, Zeke’s grip faltered, his face twisted with a mix of anger and exasperation. His grip on my wrist loosened, and for a fleeding monent,. a glimmer of hope washed over me, as if he was finally relinquishing his hold on me. Looking into his eyes, I could feel the intensity of the emotions. simmering underneath, like a brewing tempest.

“You can’t leave,” he muttered, his voice strained with desperation. “But I’ll give you a chance to clear your head. One month in Blackare, to heal and think things through.”

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

A month away from Thornholde, I could finally breathe without Zeke’s suffocating presence weighing me down-it wasn’t ideal, but it was a small miluet.. Relief flooded my heart, and my mind began to race with visions of the future. Despite the momentary freedom, an unsettling feeling gnawed at min ail there was a concealed catch, ready to be exposed

Finally, Zeke leans in close and, with a smirk, divulges the catch to me.

“You can have your month in Blackacre,” he finally conceded, his voice heavy with resignation. “But you have to bring Nadia with

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