Rejected by Her Mate Claimed by Four Alphas novel Chapter 248

CHAPTER 228-1

Clara’s POV

Just hearing those words, I felt like I’d been slapped across the face.

Thomas might not be anyene of importance but he was looking at me like I was nothing.

“She won’t even deny it,” Gregory pressed. “Notice that? She’s not saying we’re wrong./She’s not! defending herself. Because she can’t. Because it’s true.”

“I done you an explanation of my personal life,” I said, but it sounded weak even to me.

ersonal life affects the entire pack, yes you do,” Margaret said. “When your behavior women and their warriors to our territory demanding justice, yes you do. When your vide our pack and destroy our reputation, yes you absolutely do.”

wasn’t wrong. None of them were wrong.

“Our Luna, no, Alpha has proven herself time and time again,” Bethany tried again, her voice desperate now. “She’s made trade agreements that benefit all of us. She’s protected us after taking over even when she could have just ordered for our deaths. She’s led us well.”

“All of that means nothing if she can’t control herself,” Thomas said. “What good is a strong Alpha who brings chaos and shame to her own pack? Is she any better than Alpha Jaden?”

“Imagine being so greedy you need four mates,” Gregory said, shaking his head. “One isn’t enough. Three isn’t enough. She wants them all.”

was smart to leave,” someone else muttered. “Got out before he was completely

at hurt.

ep inside me. The suggestion that Darius had left because of my my failure as a mate, made bile rise in my throat. They weren’t totally wrong

be he left because he couldn’t stand to watch her parade other Alphas around,” Margaret ed. “I’d leave too if my mate disrespected me like that.”

Everyone out,” I said. The room was spinning now. My chest was too tight. “This audience is over.”

“Luna-” someone started.

“Out.” I didn’t yell. Didn’t need to. The Alpha command in my voice was unmistakable. “Now.”

They left slowly. Some cast worried glances my way. Others wouldn’t even look at me. Margaret

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made sure to brush past Bethany hard enough to make her stumble. Gregory left with a smirk on his face, like he’d won something

When the hall was finally empty except for Killian, Lucien, Ronan, and Bethany, I let myself sag against the chair.

“That went well,” Lucien said dryly.

다

I laughed. It came out broken and bitter. “Did you expect anything different?”

“I expected them to show more loyalty,” Ronan said. He looked haunted. Guilty. “This is my fault

should have handled things with Mira differently.”

“You should have been honest with her from the start,” I said. The words came out harsher than I intended. “You should have told her the moment you felt the mate bond with me.”

“I know.”

“But

you

didn’t. Because it was easier to keep lying. Easier to have both of us than to make a choice.” I turned away from him. “Just like I’ve been doing with all of you.”

Silence fell. Heavy and suffocating.

“What are you saying?” Killian asked quietly.

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