Chapter 25 " They are not my friends , " Knockout took a step toward me , and I took a step back . Away . " My pack doesn't have any other options , Cara " It shouldn't be up to your pack , it should be up to the wolvest " The wolves are insane ! " He flung his hands out toward Carnage , and the wolf next to us . He tore the heart out of another wolf two weeks ago . Last week , he ate a man's throat . These are not safe animals , and- I cut him off . " You're not the moon goddess . " " No , but because of our efforts , she sent us you . A wolf tamer . " " Well , it's good to know that you think my being rejected and locked in a cage is a blessing . " I shook my head . Angry fears were stinging my eyes , my body still trembling . " I'm sorry I even considered trusting you . " Knockout's body went rigid , his eyes shifting . He stayed still for a moment , and then jerked his head . The wolf's eyes vanished , replaced by his human ones , " If you can get Carnage to shift and remain human for three days , my people will come and get him . They keep tabs on our wolves . His voice strained . His eyes shifted again . That time , the rest of his body followed . Knockout's wolf looked at me with sad eyes . He whined and stepped toward me . held out a hand . " No. " He whined again , lowering his head and turning his neck in a sign of submission . He was trying to tell me he would obey me , that I had the power in the situation . But it was a lie . le scooted toward me . hat was why wolf packs needed alphas . A wolf would push the envelope as far as possible unless someone laid down the law . The animals were wickedly mart , and could be downright manipulative . I know that my touch calms you , wolf . Right now , your human doesn't deserve to be calmed . Don't come any closer , " I said firmly . le whined again , louder . But a male wolf wouldn't go against a female's command when it concerned touching her . At least , not a good one . And most of them were good . ncluding Knockout's wolf , even if his human was a jackass . slid to the ground with a hand wrapped around one of the bars between my cage and Carnage's . The wolf licked my fingers gently. Thanks , bud . " I said , though gratitude was the furthest thing from my mind . I turned toward Carnage , looking the wolf in the eyes . " Do you think it's my fault at my mate rejected me ? " he wolf growled and snapped his teeth . hat would be a no . pressed him further , needing to get him back to human form . Knockout had no reason to lie about his pack showing up to get Carnage if he could stay human or a few days , so I needed to take advantage of that , What if he rejected me because he fell in love with a human ? Would it be my fault then ? " he wolf's mouth slowly closed , his expression going neutral . I didn't think so . " I scratched Carnage's head . " It's not your human's fault she rejected you , it's your mate's . And it's her loss . I can tell you would have loved her more than anything . " 00:28 Rejected Luna : Trapped with the Rabid Alpha Dreame - Read Romance Stories 28.99 Chapter 25 Carnage was quiet . You heard that asshole , " I gestured to the spot behind me where Knockout had been standing . Knockout's wolf whined , and I felt bad for using the same nickname for him that I used for the cruel mate who sold me . But weren't they on similar levels ? My mate sold me into the fighting ring , while Knockout sold rabid wolves . Although I didn't know if there was an exchange of money when Knockout's pack brought the rabid wolves to Hog . And on top of that , Knockout had stayed with the wolves for eight months rather than leave them . I wouldn't call him an asshole again . Your human has to stay in control for a few days to get you out of here . You'll have time to bond with him and recover when you're free from this hellhole . Do ou think you can do that for me ? Give the man the reins ? " I asked . he wolf blew a puff of air at me , but nodded . ( 0 )