Fated Reborn: The Wolf King's Bride novel Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Darius pov

“How is she?” I asked, taking a slow sip of wine without looking up.

“I’m not entirely sure about her condition, my king, but from what I’ve heard, the pack doctors still can’t explain why she hasn’t woken up in the past two days. They said everything appears normal, yet she remains in some sort of coma. They have no idea when or if she will wake up,” Cassian replied.

I raised a brow and finally lifted my gaze to meet his. My expression remained unreadable as I noted the worry etched across his face.

“Is that so?” I said calmly, setting the glass back on the table with an air of indifference.

Cassian nodded quickly.

“Yes, my king. But don’t worry, I’ve already contacted Doctor Zayn. He’s the best in the world. No one compares to him. I’m certain once he examines her, everything will be fine.”

“Is that so?” I said again, idly toying with the coin in my hand, flipping it mindlessly as I barely paid attention to what he was saying.

“My king… I know you have a lot on your mind, especially with your new… mate. I mean, this is your second chance mate after centuries, but you should go see her for yourself”

“Who said I was worried?” I cut him off before he could continue.

Cassian froze, his eyes widening slightly, mouth parting in shock.

I stopped flipping the coin, letting it rest loosely in my palm as I tilted my head.

“And who said she was my second-chance mate?” I spat the words, venom lacing each syllable.

Cassian’s brows furrowed in confusion.

“But that day, you said she was your mat-”

My eyes narrowed dangerously, cutting him off before he could finish.

It was a silent warning, and Cassian was smart enough to take the hint.

In an instant, he dropped to his knees and bowed low.

“Forgive me, Your Majesty. I must have been mistaken.”

I didn’t say anything. Instead, I raised my hand, staring at the spot where the coin had been facing. With a frown, I dropped it onto the desk, my thoughts spiraling.

Mate? A second chance mate?

I couldn’t wrap my head around it. It was impossible, ridiculous, even. Despite living for centuries, I had never seen anyone receive a second chance mate.

Why?

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Chapter 8

Because the mate bond is sacred. So sacred that once it’s broken whether by death or rejection, there’s no second chance. So why now?

“She is our mate, Darius,” Silas growled, his voice sharp and firm. “I don’t understand it either, but she is our mate. I can scent her, she belongs to us. And you feel the bond too, don’t you? Isn’t that why you haven’t left this pack yet?”

The moment Silas said that, my eyes darkened, and I unintentionally released a murderous aura that filled the room.

“You’re mistaken,” I said coldly. “There is no mate bond. That girl cannot be our mate. Have you forgotten? We were cursed to walk the earth alone for eternity. Don’t be delusional.”

“I am not delusional, Darius. I can’t be delusional about something I can feel. If you’re confused, then go to her again- touch her, just once, and you’ll feel it… the mate bond.”

With that, Silas ended the mindlink, and a mocking sneer tugged at the corner of my lips as I lifted my head to stare at Cassian.

Go meet her? If I were to be honest, I wasn’t too concerned whether she was my mate or not. Actually, I didn’t care at all. And even if she was, there was only one outcome to whatever this was.

I would reject her because no one could ever be my mate. Not after her.

“Your Majesty,” Cassian said, drawing my attention, “I’ve just received news. The Alpha of Emberfang Nation, Alpha Ethan, has requested an audience with you.”.

“The girl’s father?” I asked, and Cassian nodded.

“Yes, my king. He has been requesting an audience with you since yesterday, but I assumed you wouldn’t want to speak to anyone. Should I allow him in?”

I leaned back in my seat, my fingers tracing my bottom lip as I considered his words. After a moment, I gave him a brief nod.

“Let him in. We are guests his pack, and it would be rude not to listen to him since he’s offering us accommodation.”

Cassian bowed respectfully and began to rise, but before he could leave, I called out to him.

“Cassian. If you think Zayn can help, feel free to summon him to check up on her.”

Cassian paused, confusion flickering in his eyes for a moment before a smile spread across his face. He nodded and bowed.

“Understood, my king.”

Once he left, I turned my attention back to the coin on the table. Reaching out, I watched it with mild amusement.

“Heads again?” I muttered, inspecting the coin with a smirk spreading across my lips. Flipping it once more, I watched it land on heads again for the second time today.

“Well, seems like things are about to get interesting.”

Nyssa pov.

“I, Kieran, Alpha of the Emberfang Nation, reject Nyssa as my mate.”

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Chapter 8

“Say it back. Renounce your title as Luna, and I’ll let you off with banishment.”

“I, Nyssa, reject Alpha Kieran as my mate and… I-I renounce my title as Luna.”

“But our little wolf-less mutt craved love and affection so badly that she ignored everything. In your selfish desire to feel the mate bond, you overlooked the truth.”

My face twisted in pain as I turned around, my heart pounding so violently it felt like it might burst from my chest. Memories flashed through my mind—each image like a dagger, twisting deeper into my heart. The weight of it all pressed down on me, stealing the air from my lungs.

“Father! No, please, wake up! Someone help, please save him!”

“Princess, everything will be alright. You’re stronger than you know, Nyssa.”

“Please, run, Luna. If there’s an afterlife… I pray the Moon Goddess lets us meet again.”

“If there is a Moon Goddess watching… no, if there are any gods out there, anyone who can hear my plea- please… please give me a second chance. I will make things right again.”

“Because of this. This dagger saved you. The owner of this dagger is very special to me, and he made me grant your wish.”

I gasped and sat up, clutching my chest as pain flared and my breathing came in ragged, uneven gasps. Sweat clung to my skin, and for a moment, my vision blurred.

I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to steady myself. When I opened them again, the dark spots faded, and my breathing slowly evened out. Without thinking twice, I jumped out of bed and rushed to the calendar on the wall, my eyes narrowing in on the date.

“P-Please don’t let this be a dream. Please don’t let it be a dream,” I whispered desperately, inching closer.

April 25, 2022.

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