My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 114

14 Tell the King

Ronan POV

I expected the king’s office to be cold and masculine, but instead it was warm with feminine touches. I was also shocked to find two desks. “My father will be here any minute,” Della says. She must have noticed my curiosity about the set–up because she chuckles. “My parents share the office. It’s sweet, isn’t it? They don’t like to be away from each other for too long. I hope I have the same relationship when I find my mate some day,” she says.

It’s strange how different the king is compared to my sperm donor. He is a powerful Lycan, but I’ve heard the stories of how he loves his queen. How she is his world. I know I’m drawn to Della, but will we be the same

one day? Will we want to spend all our time together? It’s strange because I know how mates work, but I always wondered if the feelings we are taught that mates share were exaggerated. Could you really be so desperate that you want to spend every waking minute together?

The door opening breaks me out of my thoughts. King Ace and Queen Olivia step inside. I expect them to

both take seats behind their perspective desk, but instead the queen takes a chair next to the king that I hadn’t noticed. “Mordeci, told us that Maddy would be ready to be discharged in about an hour, Della. I’m so glad that you and Valor were there or goddess only knows what would have happened. I dread to even think about it,” the queen says.

I try not to let jealousy get the better of me, but I hate the smile I see on Della’s face when her mother praises

that a**hat. I still don’t understand why he is here. “Ronan, Della said that you needed to talk to us about the

wolf that attacked Maddy,” the king says. “Yes, my king. I would like to just say first that I had no idea that my aunt would do something so stupid.” His eyes darken slightly, and I can’t help but wonder if Della is right about them believing me. “What exactly did she do” he asks, his voice laced with anger. The queen places her

hand on his forearm, and he looks at her.

When he looks back at me, all the anger has left his eyes. “I apologize, Ronan. My anger was not directed at you,” he says. Did the king just apologize to me? “Just spit it out. Tell him what a conniving b**ch Agatha is” Silas says. “No apology is necessary my king.” “Ronan, the sign of a good king, a good man, for that matter, is

recognizing your mistakes and making them right. Also, please just call me Ace when we aren’t with the other pack members” he says.

I nod and take a deep breath before I continue. “My aunt hates you. Well, not just you, the whole royal family. She blames you for my father’s death. Had it not been for my pack Beta and the omegas that cared for me, I’m sure I would feel the same way. Fortunately, Reagan helped me to see who my father truly was. Though I don’t know exactly what happened the day he died, I have no doubt he brought what happened upon himself.”

“I can honestly say that no member of the royal family or the Red Moon pack killed your father. He showed up with the council intending to harm the pack. He also brought about twenty pack members with him from what my brother–in–law told me” he says. “You weren’t there the day of the attack?” “No, we were rescuing my mother. She had been taken by a witch and was pregnant with my little sister,” Olivia says. “By the time we got back, Roger and all his pack members were dead,” Della says.

Her words register, but before I can ask why she was with them, since she was only six, her father speaks again. “I’m not sure how much you know about the goddesses, but Selene is the creator of us all, but her sisters are also powerful. One in particular showed up in the pack that day,” he says. He can’t be serious. A

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goddess came to our world to deal with my father. “I know it’s hard to believe, but she killed not only your father but all twenty of the pack members without breaking a sweat,” he says.

Holy sh*t, I don’t even know how to process that. Why the hell would a goddess leave her realm to deal with my father? A hand on mine sends a feeling of warmth through my skin. Is that tingles or do I just want it to be? “Ronan, are you alright,” Della asks. I lay my hand on top of hers, and I swear her eyes darken slightly. “It’s just a lot to process.” I turn my attention back to Ace. I expect her to move her hand, but instead she squeezes mine offering me support.

“Now tell me what your aunt did that you didn’t agree with,” Ace says. “The wolf that attacked Della’s friend is from my pack. He was the brother of one of the men that were killed along with my father. My aunt has poisoned most of the pack against the royals. I never expected her to send someone here to attack on the day of my arrival. Hell, I didn’t expect her to do it at all.” I drop my gaze, debating on saying the next part but at this point, it’s time to tell them everything. Hopefully they will believe that I didn’t come here to hurt Della.

“Her plan has always been for me to get close to the future queen. I am not simply a hybrid. The woman who

had me was a witch. In all honesty I think my aunt’s motives are less about avenging her brother and more

about power.” “You are a tribrid” Ace says. “I am. I already have my wolf. His name is Silas. I shifted for the first time at fifteen. No one knows in my pack except my aunt and Reagan.” “Do you have powers,” Della asks,

a hint of excitement in her voice.

“I do. I can control the elements, mind control, and I’m stronger than most wolves.” A plant that’s sitting on the corner of the desk has several buds waiting to bloom. I focus my energy on the plant, and it doubles in size and flowers instantly under my magic. “That’s very impressive, Ronan,” Ace says. “Thank you, Ace.” “Now,

I’m sure you realize that your aunt tried to hide that the wolf she sent was a pack wolf. I’d like to see what she

says when confronted, but the only way that we know he belonged to your pack is if I reveal you told us,” he

says.

“I’m fine with that. She will lie to save her own skin anyway.” Ace picks up the phone from his desk and a few seconds later my aunt’s voice fills the room. “My king, I didn’t expect to here from you so soon. Is everything alright with Ronan,” she asks with faux concern. “Yes, Ronan is fine. Actually, he is here with me in my office. We did have a bit of an incident. A member of the royal pack was attacked by what we assumed was a rogue wolf but, unfortunately, we were wrong,” he says.

Her silence speaks volumes. “Ronan was able to identify the wolf as a member of your pack.” “Are you sure, your majesty? I can’t believe a member of our pack would do such a thing,” she says. “I’m sure Aunt Agatha. It

was Brandon. I’m sure you felt his tether to the pack snap when he was killed.” I picture her balling her fists or throwing something across her office. “I did Ronan, but we assumed he was killed by a rogue or another pack

wolf. Never in my wildest dreams did I think he would have decided to attack an innocent pack member,” she

says.

I roll my eyes and wait for her to continue. “I am so sorry, my king. I know that Brandon held onto a lot of

anger after his brother was killed in the Red Moon but I never expected he would try to do something so stupid. Please feel free to dispose of his body as you see fit. He is no pack member of mine if he could do something so vile,” she says. If I didn’t know what an evil b**ch she was I would almost believe her

vehemence about what Brandon did.

“I’m glad to know that you weren’t involved,” Ace says. “Of course, not my king. I have nothing but respect for you, the queen, and the royal pack. I’m sure Ronan has already told you that. Despite losing my brother, I hold no ill will, my king,” she says. I want to scream she is a f**king l*ar, but I stay quiet. “I’m glad to hear that.

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