CHAPTER 53Genevieve's pov.“Hey!!” Thorn cried out, taking off immediately. I stared at the lifeless old woman in front of me, fear gripping me instantly. I got to my feet instantly, deciding to go after Thorn. I ran after him, getting to where the horses were. I got on the horse and charged towards Thorn. “Hop on!” I screamed and stretched my hand out to him. He took hold of my hand and leaped onto the horse. We followed the killers deep into the woods. There were two of them and they were determined to get away. When we got close enough to them, Thorn jumped down from the horse and cornered them, forcing them down from their horses as well. They drew their swords and charged at Thorn but he also drew his sword and defended himself. I got down from the horse as well and swiped a sword from the horse pouch. I charged towards one of them, our swords clanged against one another.Whoever these men were, they were very skill

CHAPTER 55Genevieve's pov.Wait.. what just happened? Is this a dream? I must be dreaming because Thorn can possibly not say such things to me. He rejected me? How is that even possible? I almost fought my husband, I ignored my people and sat by his bed all night only for him to wake up and reject me? “I reject you as my mate.” He said it again and I felt a dark cloud hovering over my head. For some minutes, I couldn't recollect where I was or what I was supposed to be doing. My eyes were open but I couldn't see anything, my head was banging and my ears were ringing. I couldn't cry, speak or move. I just sat there, watching him get up from the bed. Without as much as a second look at me, he arranged his clothes and walked out of the ward. He didn't look back, not even once. How dare he disrespect me like that!? What made him think that he could reject me!? I am his Luna and he is supposed to do my bidding!“You're just trying to c

CHAPTER 57Genevieve's pov.Pain and anguish— those were the only feelings that invaded me throughout the day. Occasionally, while manning the border, I would have a breakdown. But I made sure not to appear weak in front of the soldiers, if I am weak, they will be weak too. I have never, in all my life, allowed anything to hurt me in this manner. Several times, I've encountered painful things and events, including this attack on my kingdom but they have never weighed down on me like this rejection is doing. I feel like I'm drowning sometimes, I could barely concentrate on anything throughout the entire day.Why would Thorn reject me? I couldn't get any answers no matter how long I searched my head. I thought he liked me, I thought we had something. I thought we were making it work. It's obvious that he cannot resist me, and I can't get enough of him either so what could have prompted him to reject me? Is it because of Jamie? But Ja

CHAPTER 59Thorn's pov.I couldn't understand Alpha Jamie's reason for deciding to strip me of my position as Genevieve's personal bodyguard but I believe it is in everyone's best interest. Being her bodyguard simply meant that I would continue to see her everyday and that would not help either of us heal from this rejection.I got orders to move to the guardhouse at sunrise so I started to pack my stuff. It was the hardest thing ever, knowing that I wasn't going to be seeing much of Genevieve anymore. Guarding the temple ruins meant that I may not return to the palace most nights, and I was already used to having her around.I can still remember nights like this when she would walk into my room unannounced and make herself comfortable on my bed. The way she would slowly strip off her clothes and bring me to my knees, a true seductress. Apart from being my mate, I think I might have actually fallen for Genevieve. It would perfectly explain wh

CHAPTER 61Thorn's pov.I made sure to be as stealthy as possible while sneaking out of the palace but I saw Genevieve being accompanied by some guards and wondered where she was coming from by that time of the night. To avoid being seen by her or by the guards that were with her, I ran into the woods and waited it out. After a few minutes of poking around, she finally left with the guards and I came out of my hiding place. I made my way deeper and and deeper into the woods until I came out at the other side. I crossed the pathway and entered the very thick forest. This journey took me almost two hours but I finally arrived at my destination. Two armed men were already waiting for me a few kilometers from the camp site. They searched me and made sure that I was not followed by anyone before letting me go further into the camp site. I had dropped my sword a while ago because I knew I would be searched. I arrived and met Zeke standing next to