The Rejected daughter chosen by the Alpha (Maya and Atila) novel Chapter 112

Chapter 112

Chapter 112

– ÁTILA

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I remained standing outside the elevator, one hand tucked into the pocket of my coat, watching Wilfred and Kael inside the

cabin.

Wilfred spoke first, as always, with that blunt honesty very few people ever dared use with me.

“I hope that was the last time we ever see each other.”

I raised an eyebrow.

He went on without hesitation, his tone flat, final, like he was closing a door that would never open again.

“If you ever need me, please don’t call. Goodbye.”

The corner of my mouth almost twitched into a half smile.

Beside him, Kael let out a short breath, leaning his shoulder against the mirrored wall of the elevator.

“Bye.”

Kael pressed the elevator button, and the doors slid shut. For a brief moment, our eyes stayed locked through the narrowing gap, until the metal sealed into place and they were gone.

The elevator began its descent.

I stood there for a few seconds, listening to the silence they left behind. Then I slid both hands into my pockets and turned, crossing the hallway toward my office.

Cassian and Victoria were still there.

Victoria stood near the glass wall, arms crossed, her body tilted slightly back as if she were silently judging every detail of the place. Cassian remained a few steps behind her, posture rigid, eyes fixed on me.

“So,” I said, meeting Cassian’s gaze. “What happened in Moonville? Why did it take so long?”

He drew in a deep breath before answering, as if carefully choosing each word.

“Magnetic fields were created to protect certain areas. Places like Hollow Creek aren’t accessible to just anyone anymore.”

I frowned.

“Magnetic fields?”

Even to me, the words sounded wrong.

I tilted my head slightly, thinking out loud.

“You’re telling me someone created a physical barrier strong enough to keep us out?”

He nodded.

“Yes.”

My jaw tightened.

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“Is it possible the witches are trying to make themselves immune to our laws?”

Cassian shook his head.

“The witches didn’t make that decision. At least, not directly.”

He paused briefly before continuing.

“The fields were Lucien’s work. He collaborated with other witches, but he was the one leading it.”

His name hung in the air between us.

“Lucien,” I repeated slowly.

It seemed he had barely become Supreme Alpha and was already reshaping everything in my absence.

Cassian continued.

“Silas, Kael, and I went as far as Hollow Creek. We found the barrier deep in the forest. There was no way through. The energy pushed back anything that got close.”

He looked away for a moment, as if reliving it.

“When we realized we couldn’t cross, we returned to the city and went to find Lucien. That’s when we found Victoria.”

His eyes shifted toward her.

“She explained what was happening. And she helped us reach him without having to request permission from the council first. Her help sped things up. Otherwise, it would’ve taken months.”,

I turned my gaze to Victoria.

She was already watching me.

Her eyes traveled slowly down my body, from head to toe, making no effort to hide the inspection.

“Thank you, Victoria,” I said.

She gave a faint smile, but there was no warmth in it.

“No need.”

She began walking around the room, her steps slow and deliberate.

“I only agreed to help on one condition.”

She stopped a few steps in front of me.

“That they brought me to you.”

She turned her head, surveying the space around her.

“This apartment is new?”

“No,” I said. “I’ve had it since the eighties.”

I paused briefly.

I just never brought you here.”

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Chapter 112

She turned back to me immediately.

Her gaze hardened.

“As always,” she said, her voice edged with sharp irony. “You’re incredibly considerate of me, aren’t you, Átila?”

I kept my expression neutral.

“I’ve always respected you.”

I paused, then added,

“As a friend.”

The word settled between us like a line carved into stone.

She crossed her arms tighter and resumed walking through the room, examining everything with quiet interest.

“I think I’ll stay here for a few days,” she said casually. “Until I decide when I’m going back to Moonville,”

I exhaled sharply, making no effort to hide my impatience.

“I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

She turned her head slowly.

“Why not?”

“I don’t have any rooms available.”

She raised an eyebrow, glancing toward the staircase leading upstairs.

“It looks like there are at least six

up

there.”

She looked back at me.

“Are they all occupied?”

I lifted a hand to my temple, pressing lightly, already anticipating the problem this would become.

“Victoria…”

She stepped closer.

“You’re not going to throw me out after I helped you, are you?”

I stood still, holding her gaze.

I knew exactly what this meant.

And I also knew forcing her out now would create friction I didn’t need.

You never know when you’ll need someone again.

I let out a low breath.

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