My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 123

23 Healing Reagan

Ronan

Two warriors will accompany us at the king’s insistence. I wouldn’t argue because I don’t trust Agatha. My chest feels tight as I slide into the SUV. I’ll never forgive myself if something happens to Reagan. I shouldn’t have left the pack without dealing with Agatha first. I know damn well this is her doing. No rogue would be able to get the better of Reagon, let alone him and two warriors. I need to find out who else was injured. I pull the phone from my bag and take a deep breath before I push Agatha’s contact.

Just as I do, Della and Valor slide into the SUV. I look at him confused, but I have no time to ask him why he is coming when the call connects. “Ronan, I expected this call thirty minutes ago,” she says. “Why didn’t you call me directly instead of calling the king?” There is silence for a moment before she finally speaks. “I was concerned how you would take the news if you were alone. I know how close you are to Reagan,” she says.

“He is like a father to me.” “He is not your father. Roger was your father, and he always will be,” she grits out. “He hardly acknowledged my existence, so let’s not talk about him being my father.” “Enough Ronan. I realize you are upset about losing Reagan, but you need to show the pack your strength, not weakness. You are to become Alpha soon. You will find another Beta among the warriors,” she says. Rage bubbles up inside me. “Has Reagan died?” I hate even asking the question.

“No, but it’s inevitable, Ronan. He isn’t healing. I only called you to give you an opportunity to say goodbye,” she says. A hand squeezes my forearm and I look at Della. Her eyes hold a promise that Agatha is wrong. I pray she really can help Reagan. “Who is with Reagan now?” “I had just left his room and Maureen was with him. I’m sure Melanie joined them as well. She will make a good Luna one day after you execute the plan and deal with the princess,” she says.

Despite the phone not being on speaker with their wolf hearing, they easily hear what she said. Both Valor and Della stiffen next to me, but she never takes her hand from my forearm. I need to explain to Della that I never agreed with hurting her or the king and queen. “Enough now is not the time to discuss such things. Besides I have no intention of taking a chosen mate.” “You can’t be serious,” she says. “I am very serious. Now tell me who was with Reagan at the time of the attack.”

“Ronan, you can’t just accept a she–wolf with no rank. Look at what your father,” she starts to say, and I growl. “I said enough Aunt Agatha. I’m not concerned about who is destined by the goddess to be mine right now. Answer my question.” “This conversation isn’t over, Ronan. Miles and Brennan were patrolling with Reagan at the time of the attack. I clench my fist that

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is resting on my lap. It’s no coincidence that the two warriors that were hurt are loyal to

Reagan.

“We will be there soon. Please make sure there are four guest rooms prepared on my floor.“” Who are the guest rooms for,” she asks. “Friends I made at the Royal Pack that insisted on coming with me.” I can’t wait to see her face when she sees Della and Valor. Just as the thought pops into my head, a feeling of panic settles in my belly. What if she tries to hurt Della? I know she can fight, and she is strong, but my aunt isn’t exactly scrupulous.

“I am not thrilled about the aspect of strangers entering my territory, Ronan.” “You mean our territory. I am to be Alpha, Aunt Agatha and I trust them, so I expect they will be treated with respect and kindness by everyone in the pack.” My underlying meaning is hard to miss. “Of course, Ronan. I’m just a little shocked you have become this close to them in such a short period of time,” she says.

“We should be there within the hour. I will be heading right to the infirmary.” A few seconds later I end the call. I lean my head back against the seat and close my eyes, trying to get my anger under control. She hurt and intended to kill three pack members. One of them is a man I consider my father. Fingertips moving in circles on the skin of my forearm has my eyes snapping open. When I meet Della’s eyes, I see sympathy and something else I can’t quite identify.

“I know you heard what she said about her plan. I swear to you, I never agreed to what she asked of me. The man she was so hellbent on avenging was no father to me. The man that is lying in a hospital bed probably on the verge of death is the only man I have ever considered my father. Her feelings about the way my sperm donor died are hers and hers alone. He never acted like a father to me and in hindsight I’m glad. I would be as f**ked up as he was if

he had.”

I look at Valor for the first time and his expression is unreadable. “I believe you, Ronan. The three of us have a lot to discuss but now isn’t the time. Now we need to focus on helping Reagan and the other two pack members. Then you, I, and Valor will sit down and talk. I have a feeling we all have secrets that need to be brought to light,” she says. I look at Valor again, and he nods at me. The rest of the drive is in comfortable silence and my only thought is

about getting to Reagan.

Della POV

“You know he truly is telling the truth,” Amethyst says. “I didn’t need our gift to know that Amethyst. I trust Ronan and Valor. I’m still not sure what the future holds, but I know in my heart they are both important to me.” “Do you feel more for one compared to the other,” she asks innocently, but now is not the time for such questions. “Amethyst, I know you want your mate and so do I but we need to focus on what’s important right now.”

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“Our mate is important,” she whimpers. “Of course he is. I’m sorry if what I said upset you. I just need us to focus on what we are about to walk into. We both know that Ronan’s aunt is a threat, but we don’t know how much of the pack will do her bidding.” “We could wipe the entire pack out in seconds,” she says trying to reassure me. “It’s not us I’m worried about. It’s Ronan and Valor. It’s the innocent members of the pack. It’s Reagan and his family!”

“We will protect those that deserve protection should they try anything stupid. We just need to stay alert while we are there,” Amethyst says. Twenty minutes later we pull up to a large iron gate with a large N and W on full display. A large man steps into view as soon as the SUV stops. Before he can speak, Ronan steps out of the SUV. “Open the gate now,” he says, and even though it doesn’t affect me, I can feel the power of his command. I immediately know this man is one that is loyal to Agatha when I see the flash of black in his eyes.

Ronan slides back in next to me, and we proceed through the gate. We move down a winding road through the tall trees. When the trees thin out, I’m shocked to see the size of the pack house when it comes into view. “How many members do you have, Ronan?” “A little over three hundred, but not everyone lives in the main pack house. In fact, Reagan lives in a large cottage with his wife and daughter near the pack house,” he says.

When the car is finally parked, he helps me out of the SUV. Valor stands on one side while Ronan stands on the other as we make our way to another large building that Ronan says is the infirmary. As soon as we step inside the brick building, a large man approaches us. “Ronan, welcome back,” the man says. “Thanks Doc. How is he,” he asks. A look of sympathy flashes in his eyes. “He isn’t good, Ronan. His wolf isn’t healing him. In fact, with every passing hour he gets sicker,” the man that I now know is the doctor says.

“I don’t understand. Why is he sick if he was attacked?” “Ronan, let’s just get to his room. We can try to figure out the how’s and why’s after you spend some time with him.” Ronan turns and simply nods. “Ronan, I’m not sure it’s a good idea to have outsiders in the Beta’s room while he is so vulnerable,” he says, staring at Valor. Valor goes to open his mouth but Ronan beats him to the punch. “I trust Valor and so will Reagan once he wakes up,” he says.

I smile realizing again that Valor and Ronan have truly become friends. “Of course, Ronan. Follow me,” the doctor says and we do. A few seconds later Ronan knocks on a large wooden door before he pushes it open. I realize this must be the Alpha’s private wing of the infirmary. The sound of a steady beeping is reassuring as we step into the room. Although the man in the bed looks pale and like he is barely hanging on.

“Ronan,” an older woman says as she practically jumps out of her seat. She must be Reagan’s mate. Where the hell is his daughter? If that were my father lying there in his condition, they wouldn’t be able to drag me away. Ronan pulls her into his arms. “Maureen, I’m so sorry,” he starts to say, but she cuts him off. “Don’t you dare. This is not your fault. The only people to blame are the ones that attacked him,” she says.

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