The Rejected Mate by Lhainey Novel - Chapter 77

< Chapter 77 Chapter 77 +25 Points " Michael , she's coming back ," Kathy said , her voice trembling with emotion as she turned toward Michael . There was a brightness in her eyes that hadn't been there for years - a fragile spark of hope wrapped in layers of regret and longing . " Elaine is coming back . " " I heard , " Michael replied quietly . His expression was unreadable , a mask he had perfected through years of leadership and guilt . " But Kathy ... you heard Alpha Darius . Elaine isn't coming here for the past - she's coming for Roselyn .

Darius already warned us not to interfere , not to bother her . We have to respect that ." He exhaled heavily and looked out the window , his mind racing . " We'll have to let the pack know , make sure no one does anything that might upset her or Alpha Darius . " Kathy's lips trembled . " But Michael , I need a chance to talk to her . To let her know that we of didn't abandon her because we wanted to . We were forced to . " Her voice cracked as years suppressed guilt rushed out in a single breath . " I want her to know I never stopped thinking about her .

I want a chance to get to know my sister again ... to see who she's become ." Michael turned toward her , his expression softening . " I understand , Kathy . Believe me , I do . But as Darius said , Elaine is part of his pack now . She isn't one of us anymore . We can't demand her attention or her forgiveness - it has to be her choice . " He paused , rubbing the bridge of his nose . " The last thing I want is to make her feel cornered again . " Kathy's tears finally fell , silent trails of sorrow that stained her cheeks . " I know . I just ... I miss her so much .

" " I'll try to reach out , " Michael said after a long silence . " Maybe I can request a meeting . Just to talk , even for a few minutes . But I can't promise she - or Darius - will agree . The wounds we caused aren't easily forgotten . " Kathy nodded slowly , understanding all too well . The pain they had caused Elaine was deep- perhaps unforgivable - even if their actions had been driven by impossible circumstances . As Roselyn once told them , being forced doesn't erase the hurt . Elaine had suffered , and no amount of explanation could change that .

Still , Kathy's heart whispered a quiet prayer - that somehow , her sister would be willing to listen . Meanwhile , miles away , the sound of tires humming against the road filled the quiet interior of the car . " We'll be there in an hour , Elaine . I'll let Darius know , " Evan said from the driver's seat , 1/3 < Chapter 77 glancing at her through the rearview mirror . +25 Points Elaine smiled faintly , her fingers brushing absently against the window as the scenery blurred by . " Thank you , Evan . " The journey had been long but uneventful .