Alpha Rejected Mate's Secret Baby (eBook)

A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption

Callie Wolfe (Autor)

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2025 | 1. Auflage
340 Seiten
Publishdrive (Verlag)
978-0-00-077503-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Elara thought she knew heartbreak. Cast aside by her destined mate, Alpha Kade, she's forced to bear the unbearable pain of rejection. With her heart shattered, she leaves the pack, carrying a powerful secret-Kade's unborn child. She vows to raise her child far from the ruthless Alpha's reach, hidden from a world that once betrayed her.
Years pass, and Elara builds a life in the shadows, her son by her side, each day reminding her of the love she lost and the strength she's gained. But fate has other plans. When an unexpected crisis pulls her back into Kade's world, she's forced to face him once more. This time, though, she's not the vulnerable mate he discarded; she's a mother willing to do anything to protect her son.
Kade, ruthless and unyielding, senses a familiar bond in the boy's presence-a bond that stirs his instincts and haunts his soul. Elara's return unearths the buried secrets he never expected and feelings he believed he'd buried for good. But as enemies close in, threatening the pack and everything they hold dear, Elara and Kade must decide: will they stay locked in their past betrayals, or can they forge a new future-one born of trust, love, and the promise of redemption?
In Alpha Rejected Mate's Secret Baby, dive into a world of passion and betrayal, where love battles with duty and redemption waits on the other side of heartache.

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Eleven

Chapter 11: The Battle Unfolds

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The pre-dawn mist clung to the trees, casting an eerie stillness over the forest. Selene stood atop a ridge, her eyes scanning the horizon. In the distance, faint rustling signaled the Silent Fang’s approach. The weight of the moment pressed heavily on her, but she refused to let it show.

“Scouts report movement from the west,” Elysian said, his tone low but steady. He stood beside her, his hand resting on the hilt of his blade.

Kael joined them, his expression grim. “They’re testing us. Seeing how we respond.”

Selene nodded, her mind racing with possibilities. “We hold the line. If we falter here, they’ll overrun the village.”

Elysian’s gaze softened as he glanced at her. “Are you ready for this?”

Selene’s eyes didn’t waver. “We don’t have a choice.”

The sound of a horn echoed through the forest, a chilling signal that sent a shiver down her spine. The Silent Fang were close.

“Positions!” Kael barked, rallying the combined forces.

Selene and Elysian descended from the ridge, their movements swift and purposeful. The forest seemed to hold its breath, waiting for the inevitable clash. As they reached their posts, Selene caught Elysian’s arm.

“Whatever happens, we stand together,” she said, her voice firm.

He nodded, a faint smile tugging at his lips. “Always.”

The tension in the air was palpable as the first shadows emerged from the mist. The Silent Fang moved with deadly precision, their eyes gleaming with intent.

“Steady,” Selene whispered, gripping her weapon tightly.

The moment stretched, every second a heartbeat of anticipation. Then, with a guttural roar, the Silent Fang charged, and the battle began.

The forest erupted into chaos as the Silent Fang met Selene’s forces head-on. The clang of steel rang out, mingling with the cries of the wounded and the shouts of commands. Selene fought with fierce determination, her blade flashing in the dim light.

Elysian was a blur beside her, his movements precise and deadly. Each strike was calculated, each parry a testament to his skill. Yet, amid the chaos, Selene’s focus was unwavering.

“Hold the line!” she shouted, her voice cutting through the din.

Kael’s voice echoed her command, rallying his rogues to stand firm. The initial wave was brutal, the Silent Fang relentless in their assault. Yet, despite the odds, Selene’s forces held their ground.

In the thick of battle, Selene found herself face-to-face with a Silent Fang warrior. Their eyes locked, a moment of mutual recognition and disdain. The warrior lunged, but Selene was faster, her blade slicing through the air with deadly precision.

As the warrior fell, Selene caught sight of Elysian struggling against two opponents. Without hesitation, she moved to assist, her blade cutting a path through the melee.

“Elysian!” she called out, drawing the attention of one of his attackers.

He glanced at her, a flicker of relief in his eyes. Together, they fought side by side, their movements a seamless dance of survival and trust.

The battle raged on, the forest a cacophony of violence and resolve. Despite the bloodshed, Selene felt a grim satisfaction—her forces were holding.

But then, from the corner of her eye, she saw it—a shift in the enemy’s formation, revealing a hidden flank. Her heart sank as she realized the Silent Fang’s true intent.

The clearing was bathed in an otherworldly glow, the ancient weapon standing at its center. The Silent Fang leader, a figure cloaked in shadow, stood beside it, his hands resting on the artifact. Its surface shimmered with an eerie light, pulsing with an unsettling energy.

Selene’s breath caught as she took in the sight. The power radiating from the weapon was unlike anything she’d ever felt. It was raw, dangerous, and terrifyingly real.

“Behold,” the leader intoned, his voice a cold, resonant echo. “The instrument of your downfall.”

With a single gesture, he activated the artifact. A wave of energy surged outward, tearing through the battlefield with devastating force. Trees splintered, the ground trembled, and those caught in its path were thrown back, their cries lost in the chaos.

“Fall back!” Selene shouted, her voice barely audible over the cacophony.

Elysian grabbed her arm, pulling her to safety as the wave of destruction passed. They landed hard, the breath knocked from their lungs. Selene struggled to her feet, her heart pounding.

“What is that?” Elysian gasped, his eyes wide with shock.

“Their secret weapon,” Selene murmured, her gaze fixed on the artifact. “And if we don’t stop it, it will destroy us all.”

The Silent Fang leader smirked, his confidence unshaken. “You cannot hope to defeat this power. Surrender now, and I may spare some of you.”

Selene’s jaw tightened. “Never.”

As the weapon’s glow intensified, she knew they had to act fast. The cost of inaction was too great to bear.

Selene and her allies regrouped at the edge of the forest, the weight of their predicament pressing heavily on them. The weapon’s power had left its mark, the battlefield scarred and the air thick with the scent of destruction.

“We can’t take another hit like that,” Kael growled, his fists clenched in frustration.

Selene nodded, her mind racing. “We need to disable it. There has to be a weakness.”

Elysian frowned, his gaze distant. “What if it’s connected to the prophecy? To you?”

Selene hesitated, the thought chilling her. “Then we use that connection to our advantage.”

Kael’s eyes narrowed. “You have a plan?”

Selene took a deep breath, her resolve hardening. “We split into units. One group distracts the Silent Fang, while the other targets the weapon. If I can get close enough, I might be able to disrupt it.”

Elysian’s concern was palpable. “It’s too risky.”

“We don’t have a choice,” Selene replied firmly. “Every second we wait, more lives are lost.”

Kael nodded slowly. “I’ll lead the distraction. You focus on the weapon.”

Selene met his gaze, gratitude flickering in her eyes. “Thank you.”

As the plan took shape, the tension in the air grew thicker. Each member of the group understood the stakes—they were fighting not just for themselves, but for the survival of everything they held dear.

The signal was given, and the units moved into position. Selene and Elysian led the charge toward the weapon, their hearts pounding with the weight of the moment.

The battlefield was a blur of movement and sound as Selene and Elysian pushed toward the weapon. The Silent Fang leader stood in their path, his eyes gleaming with dark intent.

“You think you can stop this?” he sneered, his hands crackling with the weapon’s energy. “You are nothing against its power.”

Selene’s grip tightened on her blade. “We’ll see about that.”

The confrontation was fierce, each strike and counterstrike a test of will and strength. Elysian fought beside her, his focus unyielding despite the odds.

Selene felt the artifact’s pull, its energy resonating with something deep within her. She knew what she had to do.

“Elysian,” she gasped, her voice strained. “I need to get closer.”

He nodded, shielding her as she moved toward the artifact. The Silent Fang leader roared in fury, his attacks growing more desperate.

With a final surge of effort, Selene reached the artifact. Her hands trembled as she placed them on its surface, the energy surging through her. The connection was overwhelming, but she held firm, focusing her will.

The weapon shuddered, its glow faltering. The Silent Fang leader’s eyes widened in disbelief. “No… it’s not possible!”

Selene pushed harder, the artifact’s power responding to her defiance. With a blinding flash, the weapon shattered, its energy dissipating into the air.

The Silent Fang leader stumbled back, his expression twisted in rage and defeat. “This isn’t over,” he snarled. “The prophecy’s darkness will rise.”

As he fled into the shadows, Selene...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.4.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• ISBN-10: 0-00-077503-7 / 0000775037
• ISBN-13: 978-0-00-077503-0 / 9780000775030