Rejected By My Mate, Chosen By Fate – Chapter 74

Special Chapter: Kayden’s POV

I stilled, and I felt her tense up as well as the person slowly came out of the shadows and into the light of the moon.

I heard the woman release a sigh of relief and that made my heart rate calm down just a tad bit. It seems this person might not hurt us.

he scratched the back of his neck sheepishly. “Sorry, captain.” He apologized.

pasmodically.

the Vampires you were supposed to mislead. You did a great job by leading them away from him but I think they caught on quickly because they came back and I had to kill them. We both got hurt when I tried to eliminate them but thankfully, it’s not more than this. As for introductions, we can do that later in the hideout. We have to leave now, staying out here any longer is too risky, especially with one of us bleeding.” She said and though Gath seemed reluctant at first, he joined her on my left and both of them helped me walk until we left the city.

en.” She said and just then, we stopped in front of a huge canopy of tall trees with huge shades.

res or maybe he’s a spy.” Gath accused me and I had the urge to smack him but I was injured so I could only glare instead.

d into town. He’s a human, he’s one of us and you know the rule, we never leave any human behind. There aren’t many of us left in this Kingdom anyway so I’ll try my best to fight for and protect the free ones left.” She replied but it seemed he wasn’t convinced.

argue again but she stopped him. “Alright enough, that’s enough. I don’t want to talk about this right now. Let’s just get to the base quickly, I have a h

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ut I dismissed it.

tive at times. ” She explained and I nodded.

emed like the only way I could help. The faster we get this task done, the faster we can return home. Even if it means being apart for a while. I just hope we can both survive this.

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marvel at the wonder before me. Standing solidly and perfectly hidden by the trees was a huge treehouse, if it could even be called that.

e anyone imagine that such a thing would exist in the middle of the forest. Several people of different sizes, mostly teenagers, young adults and then children came out of the house, obviously excited about their leader’s return. They were about thirteen in number, Gath include

ork.” She asked, instantly waking me from my thoughts.

to hug her. “Lucy, you’re back. I missed you” The girl said excitedly. So that was her name, Lucy. Lucy bent down to pick up the little girl in her arms with a smile.

and she instantly reminded me of Nevaeh. This is how I imagine her as a toddler. I miss my baby girl and to think that it’s only been a day.

not hurt me on purpose. We were playing a game of chase and I fell down

aughter. “Who’s he?” Rhea questioned, tu

oduce myself.

with a wave of the hand.

stioned and I shook my head. “You go ahead, I can manage.” I said and she nodded before climbing up the ladder. I couldn’t help but worry about Evelyn and how she must be doing, I had left her with those vampires and only Selene knows the state she must be in right now. Part of me regrets separating from her but it seemed like the only way I could help. The faster we get this task done, the faster we can return home. Even if it means being apart for a while. I just hope we can both survive this.

ome. I couldn’t really blame them, these people are young and most likely have lived most of their lives in fear so I get that it would be difficult to trust me right away. I stretched a bit and my back ached once more. Gosh, I miss having my wolf. If I had my wolf, I would have started healing already. Being human just sucks. I need to find a way to heal quickly so that I can leave here as soon as possible to begin the search for Lucia, the Vampire King’s fated mate.

the room and began looking through a wooden cupboard. She returned back to me with a first aid box.

trailed off, embarrassment creeping in. I nodded and quickly took off my torn shirt and kept it aside. I then turned my back to her so she could dress the wou

.” I said and just then, I felt a sharp sting on my back as she dabbed the cotton wool soaked in antiseptic all over my injuries. I dug my nails into my thigh so as not to make a sound as she kept cleaning my wound, probably trying to stop the bleeding.

his could all be just a dream.

name is still a mystery. I’ll formally introduce myself then, my name is Lucia, Lucia Fitzherbert.” She introduced herself and I was left stunned.