Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 126

I want to know everything that happened to you in that pack,” Philip said to Adalyn.

Adalyn, the wild girl, felt a sense of shame and embarrassment in the presence of her mate and Alpha. She was aware that her odor had filled the car as soon as the AC was turned on.

Her lips remained tightly sealed as she fidgeted with her fingers. She knew her mate wouldn’t reject her, but she wondered if he would still mark or mate with her if he found out about everything she had been through.

Adalyn had suffered

severe damage and her anger had made her hold when facing her oppressors. But now, alone with her mate who still felt like a stranger, she didn’t know where to begin.

“Let her eat first,” Levi suggested, reminding Philip that Adalyn hadn’t eaten in three days, despite what she had claimed. But there was something else she had said that made Philip slam on the brakes, bringing the car to a sudden stop

“I haven’t showered in nine days

Adalyn had no access to a bathroom and had been forced to shower in the woods, which becarne dangerous and unbearable in the cold. Unlike other werewolves, Adalyn was not immine to the cold

due to being underweight and malnourished.

Shifting for the first time had been a struggle for her, and the pain had discouraged her from attempting it again.

Levi was upset by the situation and understood that Philip felt even worse. He offered to drive instead, and Philip accepted. knowing he wasn’t in the right state of mind to

continue driving safely.

They didn’t ask any more questions until they arrived at the pack house.

arms, while Levi was warmly welcomed by Charles. After a moment, they

go?” Gracie asked eagerly. Philip opened the back door of the car for Adalyn to step out without

The girl was painfully thin. Charles wondered if she was even

and asked, “Who is

she’s my mate. Her name is Adalyn,

to make Adalyn feel welcome and

“Oh, welcome home, Adalyn.”

the elegant woman in front of her. Gracie seemed older than her mate’s mother, with her

hug her, but Adalyn felt uncomfortable and

and how Jaxon had managed the situation

Gracie asked seriously, Philip’s heart weighed heavily,

her first.” Gracie composed herself before

hope Grandma made us dinner.” Then he reconsidered, “Or we can even cook

had arrived, she went to the kitchen to make something for both

and were always happy to do it a

can shower while I get you some clothes,” Gracie said, leading Adalyn to the slower room. She was about to close the door when Adalyn politely

how. I’ve never showered in a place like this since I was eight, and these are different.

ignorance and Gracie left, she wouldn’t be able to shower or eat, as she was starving.

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welling up with tears as she compared Adalyn’s story

I will help

to the different-colored faucets. The blue is cold water, and the red is hot water. This one gives you a mixture of both. It’s

Gracie sensed her hunger and decided to assist her. However, Adalyn instantly recoiled when

eighth layer, Gracie was met with the sight of a skeleton covered in a thin layer of skin. Adalyn couldn’t bear it any longer. Pain and anger filled Gracie’s eyes as she

“Philip!”