My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 121

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Madelena POV

I smile as I roll the dough for the strawberry pies I’m making for dinner. With the bandages gone I can do the one thing that makes me feel useful to the pack. Baking has always been the best part of working in the royal kitchen. I look over my shoulder and watch as Madison cuts up the strawberries and apples. She really has shown she isn’t the girl that stormed into

the kitchen to hurt me on Lisa’s orders. At first, I hated the idea of her working in the kitchen.

I know my mother planned to give her the sh**iest jobs as punishment.

My mother loves me. She may not be the strongest wolf in the pack, but she is smart. The first day Madison reported for duty, she asked to speak with my mother privately. I figured she was going to gaslight and tell my mother how sorry she was to get out the grunt work. Not that I didn’t believe she was sorry, but I wasn’t sure how much it was because she was in

trouble.

Flashback

“Maddy, can you come into my office for a minute,” my mother calls out. I can’t imagine why she is calling me into the office, but I do as she asks. When I step inside, Maddison has tears staining her cheeks. “Maddison would like to speak with you,” she says. I have already accepted her apology, so I can’t imagine what more needs to be said between us.

“Maddy, I know I’ve already apologized, but I want you to know how much I mean it. I know what the king said about my punishment, but I don’t think he should get to decide how long it lasts,” she says. I look at her like she has lost her mind. He is the king. Of course, he should decide. Who else would be appropriate? “I’m ashamed of what I did, as is my sister and father. Hell Myra is hardly speaking to me,” she says.

“Don’t get me wrong, I deserve it for hurting you, but knowing I’ve disappointed them is worse than any punishment the king could give me. I talked to your mom, and she agrees I’ll be your hands while you are recovering. Then she can assign me the worst jobs until you feel that you have gotten justice for what I did. If that means I work in the kitchen for a year, then so be it. You were the one I hurt and you should decide how long my punishment stands,” she

says.

“You don’t have to do that, Maddison.” “Yes, I do” she says, looking at my bandaged hands. I’m healing faster than a human but not as fast as a wolf. “Maddy, I think you should give Maddison this chance to make amends. Not only to you but to herself. She is trying to be a

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better wolf and I think we should help her,” my mother says. I look back at Maddison, who

has a mix of regret and hope swirling in her eyes.

“Alright, you can help me make the desserts for tonight’s meal.” “Thank you, Maddy. I know I don’t deserve this chance, but I appreciate it,” she says and follows me out of mom’s office.

End Flashback

“Maddy, do you think this is enough or do I need to cut up more strawberries,” she says. I turn just in time to see an unwanted guest step into the kitchen. Maddison follows my line of sight and her face transforms into a mask of anger. “What do you want, Lisa,” she asks. “Is that anyway to talk to a friend Maddison? I know you were upset about getting in trouble, but it’s not like I forced you to do what I suggested” she says.

Anger bubbles up in my belly and I turn completely to face Lisa. “You are supposed to be in here. This isn’t the laundry.” Her eyes darken and the sight has me taking a step back. “You got your wolf,” Maddison says. “I did. My birthday was yesterday. My dad was with me when I shifted for the first time, so I had a day off to rest. My wolf is beautiful and strong,” she says, her eyes never leaving mine. Her taunt implied.

“Good for you Lisa. Now if you don’t mind, Maddy and I are busy,” Maddison says, making me smile. “What are you smiling at wolfless,” Lisa growls out. “I’m smiling because I can. If you don’t like it, Lisa, you can leave.” “How dare you speak to me with such disrespect,” Lisa says, but her voice is a bit deeper. “You are the one that came in here to start sh*t Lisa. We aren’t friends. We never really were. I’m sorry I ever listened to you. I’m sorry I hurt Maddy. She is my friend. Now leave,” Maddison says.

“You can’t be serious. I understand you’re trying to make the best of your punishment, but saying she is your friend is just ridiculous. She is a f**king wolfless omega, Maddison. She isn’t worthy of being our friend,” Lisa practically screams. A strange feeling in my stomach has me clenching my fists at my side. I catch her take a step toward Maddison from the

feet are moving of their own accord before I realize it. corner of my eye

and my

Lisa throws her head back and laughs as I come to stand next to Maddison. “I’m not sure what you think I’m going to do to Maddison, but even if I planned to hurt her, what are you going to do to stop me Maddy. You are a weak omega without a wolf,” she says. Before I can answer, a low growl has us all turning toward the sound. Ronan’s eyes are practically black as he steps farther into the kitchen. His eyes meet mine and swear my mouth goes dry. How does he have a wolf?

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What the hell is wrong with me looking an Alpha in the eye? “Are you alright Maddy,” he asks. His voice is deep and dripping with authority. “I am alright, Alpha. Lisa was just leaving!” “You will call me Ronan and, after what I just heard, I don’t think you are alright,” he says. I quickly meet his eyes again before I look back at Lisa. “Alpha Ronan, I think there has been a misunderstanding. I was simply here to tell my friend Maddison that I had shifted for the first

time,” she says.

“Are you saying my ears don’t work? That I don’t know what I heard when I arrived outside the kitchen door,” he says. The color drains from her face and I fight the urge to giggle at the sh*t she has gotten herself into. “Now, by the sounds of things, neither of these young ladies are your friend. I also know you’ve been stripped of your rank, so you shouldn’t be insulting anyone. For that matter, I was raised by omegas, so I take it as a personal attack that you think you are better than the women that raised me because your daddy sits on the council,”

he says.

“I’m sorry Alpha Ronan. I didn’t mean to upset you,” she says. “I am not the one you owe an apology to. Now I suggest you make it sincere, or I’ll be letting Della know about your little visit to bother her best friend,” Ronan says. My eyes meet Lisa’s and I can see a mix of fear and anger before she finally speaks. “I’m sorry that I called you a wolfless omega. I apologize for hurting your feelings, Maddy,” she says. I know she doesn’t mean a word she just said, but I don’t care about her in the least.

“My name is Madelena. Only my friends call me Maddy and we are not friends, Lisa. You didn’t hurt my feelings, Lisa, because that would mean I care about your opinion of me and I don’t.” Maddison covers her mouth but I hear the chuckle. Lisa turns and stomps out of the room like a child having a tantrum. I turn to Ronan, realizing for the first time his muscles are on full display in his tank top. Holy sh*t he is huge. The sound of a throat clearing from Maddison snaps me out of my thoughts. “Thank you, Alpha.” A low warning growl has me jumping, but I don’t dare look him in the eyes again.

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