Rejected By My Mate, Chosen By Fate – Chapter 36

Special Chapter: Kayden’s POV

I felt tense, my knuckles turning white as I held on to the chair I was sitting with all my might. I almost couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Evelyn had accused Alpha Turner of poisoning Richard’s drink. Somehow, I was confident she would try to stop my mating ceremony and I’m happy she’s giving it some effort but this accusation was totally way off.

I wanted to believe it was false, that she was just making things up so that the mating wouldn’t take place but something deep down told me she was telling the truth and urged me to believe her.

ing to dispel the heavy feeling that was beginning to way in my he

re went quiet once more. The noise that had taken over the banquet hall dying down instantly.

why would I do such a thing while knowing that it would cause so much pandemonium and ruin my daughter’s mating ceremony? Do you really think I would want to poison you, Alpha Richard?” I heard Alpha Turner questioned hotly and I sighed, willing myself to step in and at least defend her but still not finding the courage to. I was having mixed feelings about everything.

that it could ruin his daughter’s happiness?

f my life with a woman I couldn’t even stand for thirty minutes?

aiming it was a special type of wine since it had been vinified from the grapes from his own vineyard.

as responsible and I for one, would make sure he got the punishment he deserved.

thoughts but I hushed him.

er without any proof would be an insult to him

espite knowing that there’s actually a possibility that the wine might be poisoned.

would be consequences? She has never lied to us once so what reason would she have to lie about this?” Neko attacked and I sighed, somehow not having the strength to take offense.

ner at all. I’m sure this is probably all just a misunderstanding on her side.

h unnecessary worry.

s and I really want to avoid that.” I say and take a deep breath, rubbing my temple tiredly. The fact that this event is even taking pla

talk my mind out of it, attributing it to just the anxiety that prospective males have on the day they’re finally going to mate.

ens from here on out because you had the ability to stop it but you chose to stay back and keep quiet.” Neko said and laid low, resting.

hough he had fina

t is about to be formed between our families and our packs.”

o had every reason to reject her but didn’t.

e faith in us or else, I’m sorry but this mating ceremony can’t take place otherwise.” Margallo said, and what followed next was predictable, tears.

e her.

velyn shaking her head frantically and almost pleadingly. It felt like she was begging everyone to believe her and it was more shocking to notice that she had tears in her eyes. A small pain instantly struck my heart when I saw her like this. The jolt to my heart instantly makes the fact clear that goddess Selene did make a mistake t

ed.” Alpha Turner said and I made to stand up so I could protest in Evelyn’s favour but Margallo stopped me by grabbing a hold of my hand and keeping me protectively on my seat.

wlife girl accused my father of something so heinous and she’ll be lucky if she gets away with just life in prison.” Margallo said and a sudden bitterness

tely and thus, I’ll honour our toast.” Richard said with a smile and brought the glass to his lips but my sister in-law, Elsie stopped him this time, earning me a sigh of relief.

poisoned then she must have a reason, I’m sure.” Elsie said, frantically.

e trust. Alpha Turner is on our side.” Alpha Richard tried to convince Elsie who still seemed pensive, and for good reason as well.

ters are enjoying their first night together, then we can get back to this little wolf and decide the best punishment for her.” Alpha Turner said and I growled under my breath. How dare he speak about Evelyn in that way? And in that tone of voice? If he tries anything, I swear I’ll teach him a good lesson even if he b

ichard said and in an instant, Evelyn took everyone by surprise with her next action.

she could manage, she reached for Richard and did the unexpected, stopping hi

but my joy was short lived when the glass fell down, breaking into pieces and spilling the rest of the wine on the floor. Evelyn’s hand

urmuring.

she lost her balance, falling limp against my arms.

led, my heart in my throat as I held her tightly to myself, my eyes never leaving her face. Richard, Elsie and Ana rushed to where I squatted with Evelyn in my arms.

ay something but instead of words, something else came out.

e vomited blood! Dark r

heart must be shattered to see her daughter in this state.

st as I grabbed hold of Evelyn’s right hand and began rubbing on it relentlessly, my fears increasing as I felt her pulse quickly begin disappearing and her heart rate slowing down.

. I couldn’t lose her, not today, not ever.

ed, tears cascading down my cheeks.

one else would think of my actions.

d washed over me.

the doctor?” Richard

obviously afraid due to how angry Richard was.

room.” The doctor instructed and I didn’t waste time in carrying out her instructions.

with a bed. Her body was starting to feel cooler as her pulse continued to weaken but thankfully, her heartbeat was still present. It was weak but I could still feel it and it was the only thing that gave me strength in such a devastating time.

o her. I love her too much.