My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 116

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Della POV

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After showing Ronan to the room next to mine, I left both men to get cleaned up. They were covered in dirt and dried blood. It’s funny, but they seemed less hostile towards each other after training. I mean I don’t know that they will ever be friends, but there was a lot less growling than I expected. Especially when Valor realized Ronan’s room was next to mine. I know eventually I’m going to have to talk to them both about my powers, but I don’t feel like now is the right time. I mean, Valor obviously realizes I have healing ability, but he has no idea of who I really am.

After watching them both train, I can tell they are both exceptional fighters, but they could definitely learn a thing or two, especially about control. Valor definitely used Ronan’s impulsivity to his advantage, but Ronan’s strength made it hard for Valor to maintain the upper hand. I also wonder if Valor has powers like Ronan. I’ve heard that hybrids can sometimes, but Valor is the first one I’ve spent time with.

Once I take a quick shower myself, I make my way through the castle. I want to check on Maddy since Mordeci said that she could be discharged this afternoon. I also need to talk to her alone. I know she woke up while I was healing her. I don’t want her to be afraid to tell me she knows. I approach her room and reach for the handle. Before my hand touches it, the voice of someone that shouldn’t be anywhere near Maddy has me freezing in place.

“I know that no apology can take back what I did to you, Maddy, but I need to say it anyway. I need you to know I am not that person. I let my own selfish desire to be accepted by Lisa do something that makes me sick. Every time I think about the look on your face and the pain in your eyes, I hate myself,” Maddison sobs. “I forgive you, Maddison. People make mistakes. It matters if you learn from them. Someone who is truly your friend will never ask you to do something that is out of your character,” Maddy says and I smile.

I can hear Maddison sniffle. “Thank you for forgiving me even if I don’t deserve it. There was actually another reason I came here to see you,” she says. There is a long pause before she speaks again. “I just wanted to tell you to be careful. Lisa isn’t just a mean girl. She really thinks she is better than everyone around her. Even if she is doing what she has to in order to avoid being banished, she isn’t going to let what happened slide. She really hates omegas and you being friends with the future queen is unacceptable as far as she is concerned,” Maddison says.

I push the door open and Maddison jumps. As soon as she realizes it’s me, she drops her gaze to the floor. “T hat isn’t necessary, Maddison. I heard what you said to Maddy. She’s right, you know. I’m proud of you for apologizing and truly meaning it. As far as Lisa goes, she will definitely be sorry if she tries to hurt any member of my kingdom. That includes you, Maddison.” “Thank you, princess” she says. I want to groan at her use of my title.

“Please don’t call me that. If we are in a formal setting, by all means use my title, but Della is fine for now.” “Thank you, Della. You really are going to be an amazing queen some day,” she says and I can feel her sincerity. “Well, I better get back to the kitchen to finish helping with dinner. I’ll see you when you’re better Maddy. Everyone was very disappointed when they saw the desert was fruit tonight and not one of your amazing pies or cakes” Maddison says. She leaves and Maddy smiles at me.

“You are going to be an amazing queen. It’s still hard for me to believe that you want to be my friend Della. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so happy that you do, but I just never expected it, A lot of people feel the same way

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that Lisa does,” she says. “Well, they are wrong. A rank doesn’t define you. You are kind and giving. You didn’t have to forgive Maddison, but you did. Do you know how many people would hold onto the anger, but instead you offered her absolution? That speaks volumes about the kind of person you are. Now I want to know how you’re feeling?”

“Really good actually. I feel better than I did when I woke up this morning. I just feel energized. Dr. Mordeci said I could be discharged.” “That’s good. Before I spring you from this place, I was wondering if we could talk about something serious first.” She nods, and I can see uncertainty in her eyes. “Maddy, when we were in the woods and Valor was fighting the wolf do you remember anything?” She bites down on her lower lip and I can sense she isn’t sure if she should say anything.

“Maddy, I always want you to tell me the truth. You never have to lie or keep secrets from me.” “At one point, my eyes fluttered open, and I saw you leaning over me. There was light coming out of your hands. When I woke up in the hospital, I thought maybe I dreamed it from losing all that blood, but I didn’t, did I,” she says.

“No, you didn’t. I healed you Maddy. I knew you wouldn’t make it back to the hospital with the amount of blood you had lost.” She takes my hand in hers and squeezes it. “I promise I’ll never tell anyone about what you did for me, but I’m so grateful to you, Della. I was terrified I was going to die,” she says. “You never have to thank me for saving you Maddy. I told you before you are important to me. I appreciate you not telling anyone but there is more I need to tell you. Amethyst says you will be the first to know.”

She looks at me like I’ve grown ten heads. “Amethyst” she says her name like a question. “Amethyst, my wolf. She wants to meet you in person too.” “How is that possible? You aren’t even eighteen yet. I knew you were different but I’ve never heard of anyone getting their wolf. You aren’t like other girls your age. You seem wiser and more mature. Are you a blessed wolf, Della? Is that why you have the power to heal,” she asks.

“I have an idea. I’m going to get your paperwork situated, and then we can get you cleaned up. You can join us for dinner tonight and then you and I will have a sleepover. I’ll spill all my secrets, and you can spill yours.” “I’ve never had a sleepover before and I don’t really have secrets,” she says, tears forming in the corner of her eyes. “Well, that’s what best friends do. They have sleepovers, share secrets, and eat junk food. I’m sure you can come up with a secret or two.” “I would really like that Della,” she says.

Madelena POV

Once I’m showered and dressed in a sundress that makes me feel less out of place at the King’s table, I make my way toward the dining room. “Do you really think she is your friend? You must be dense and pathetic to really think so,” a voice I’d rather not hear says from behind me. “Lisa, I don’t have time for you bulls*t. Say what you want to say so I can go have dinner with my friend.” I enunciate the word friend. Anger flashes in her eyes and she takes a step toward me.

“One day she’ll realize how pathetic you are and when that day comes I’ll be there to give you everything you deserve, omega” she says. “Are you done because I don’t really care what you have to say? Honestly, Lisa, everyone is right about you. You are just some mean girl who needs to try to hurt other people to make yourself feel better. It won’t work. No amount of insults and sh**ty behavior is going to make you superior to anyone else.”

She balls her fist at her sides and I know she wants to hit me. The sound of heavy footsteps has her taking a step back. The man I think Della called Valor and another man I’ve never seen before descend the stairs. They are both huge and muscular. They are also very handsome. “Maddy, right,” Valor asks when they reach us. “Yes, that’s right.” “Are you joining us for dinner, Maddy,” Valor asks, I’m sure sensing the animosity

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between us. Before I can open my mouth to answer, queen b**ch speaks.

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