My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 127

27 Put Her in Her Place

Ronan POV

“Did you know he was of warlock blood?” A look of panic crosses her features before she quickly schools her expression. “What the hell are you talking about Ronan? You just killed a pack member without cause and now you’re saying he had warlock blood running through his veins. I knew both his parents. They were born in this pack. Both of vampire and wolf descent. His father died fighting by your father’s side. You had no right,” she starts to say, but I cut her off.

“Enough, Aunt Agatha. Either you are lying to me or you were lied to. I could sense the magic in him even before he attempted to use it on me. So tell me Luna, was it on your orders or was he acting alone?” Her face looks like I just slapped her, but she recovers quickly. “Take him to the pack hospital for storage. I will speak to his mother about what happened. Nothing leaves this room. Am I clear,” she asks. Both men nod before following her orders.

As soon as the door clicks shut, Agatha faces me. “I am not sure what has gotten into you, Ronan, but I believe you have lost sight of what is important” she says. “So you knew he intended to use magic against me.” She nods, and I fight the urge to grab her by the throat. Something isn’t adding up, and I need to figure out what it is before I send her to meet her brother. “Ronan, you are important to me. You are the last connection I have to Roger,” she

says.

“I can’t say I love you because it is not a feeling I’ve ever been capable of, but I am loyal to you. I fear you can no longer say the same. You are correct that Jasper had warlock blood coursing through his veins. He was following my orders today, but he was not trying to harm you. I simply needed to know where your loyalty lies. After seeing you hugging that b**ch today, I realize she may have seduced you into believing she isn’t the enemy,” she says.

“Her family killed your father, Ronan. She is the enemy,” she says. Just as I open my mouth to respond, I can feel Reagan firmly nudging our link. “Ronan, I need you to come to the hospital room before the vampire prince kills Melanie. I know she has to be dealt with, but she is still my pup,” he says. What the f**k is happening? Valor wouldn’t just go after her without a good reason. Did she try to attack Della?

Without a word, I turn rushing out of Agatha’s office. My steps don’t falter despite Agatha’s screaming for me to stop. As soon as I reach the hospital, I stalk toward the room. When I attempt to push the door open, it won’t budge. My heart starts to pound against my chest. I shove hard, and the door slams open like whatever was holding it closed was suddenly moved away. I don’t make it two steps before I take in the scene.

Maureen is in tears and Reagan looks completely torn. Della is holding onto Valor’s arm as

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he looms over a blubbering Melanie. “What the f**k is going on,” Agatha asks from behind. me. Melanie scrambles to her feet and moves to hide behind my aunt. “He attacked me, Luna,” she cries. “How dare you attack one of my pack members? Is this how you are taught to behave in the vampire kingdom,” she asks and Valor growls.

“Enough,” I say, my eyes focused on Melanie, who is keeping her eyes cast down. “I know Valor didn’t attack you for no reason. What the f**k did you do?” “Ronan, this is not how a future Alpha behaves. She is your pack member. She is the one you owe loyalty to. Not some outsider,” Agatha says. It’s my turn to growl. “I asked a question and I expect a f**king answer. I may not have had the formal ceremony, but this pack is my birthright. Now answer me,” I say, my aura washing over the room.

Everyone but Valor and Della bare their necks. Even Agatha, despite her best effort to fight against it, has no choice. “Ronan” Reagan manages to croak out, and I pull my aura back. I look at him and there is a sadness in his eyes that nearly guts me. “I think we all need to take a moment to calm down. Whatever misunderstanding that has happened can be discussed at a later time after Reagan has had time to rest,” Agatha says. “No one is leaving this room until I find out why Valor looked like he was ready to snap her neck.“”

Della POV

I can tell that Ronan is on the edge and, as much as I want to see him rip this little b**ch to shreds, I can’t allow that to happen in front of Maureen or Reagan. I move toward him, placing my hand on Ronan’s forearm, using my powers to offer him comfort. “Ronan, I believe that Melanie should be placed in the cells until we can determine exactly what happened. I think Reagan and Maureen would agree they want all the facts before she is dealt with.” He turns looking at the man he considers a father and Reagan nods.

“With all due respect, princess the royal wolves have no right to involve themselves in pack matters. That is an overstep of your power. Pack members are to be dealt with by pack leadership. Now I am not sure what you believe Melanie did, but whatever her supposed wrongdoing might be, it will be dealt with by me as the acting Luna,” she says. Amethyst is ready to take control and show her exactly who she is dealing with, but now is not the time to completely reveal exactly what I am capable of. Besides, the pack is truly Ronan’s despite the traitorous ba**ards that are loyal to Agatha.

The room is silent but a few seconds later the door to the room opens and two large men step inside. Agatha is shocked by their presence. “Take Melanie to the cells. She is only to be released on my orders,” Ronan says. The men look torn. I’m sure they know that Melanie is Reagan’s daughter. These men must be loyal to Ronan and, by default, Reagan. “Your Alpha gave an order. I suggest you follow it,” Reagan says.

“Daddy, please don’t let them do this to me. I’m sorry. I really am,” she cries as she is pulled

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from the room. “Ronan, you are not Alpha yet,” Agatha says, Ronan takes a step toward her but his posture never changes. “It is unconventional for a sixteen–year–old to take the title of Alpha, but make no mistake, Agatha, the title is mine. If you go against the orders I just gave, I will not wait the expected two years and I will claim my title today!”

She looks as if she was just slapped, but she manages to simply nod. Without another word, she turns leaving the room. I am not naive to think for one second that she won’t be in her office plotting as soon as her ugly shoes can get her there. For now, we need to deal with the matter at hand. Strong arms pull me into a hug. It’s a hug that now feels like brotherly affection and nothing more. “You really like hugging my mate. A lesser wolf would be jealous,” Valor says, and I giggle.

When Ronan releases me, I’m immediately pulled into Valor’s arms. “Now I would really like to know exactly what happened after I left the room to go to Agatha’s office,” Ronan says. I look toward Reagan and my heart breaks to see the pain there. “She drugged me,” he finally says after a long pause. Maureen sobs and I wiggle out of Valor’s hold to go to her. I wrap my arm protectively around her despite our height difference.

“Are you telling me that your daughter drugged you,” he asks through gritted teeth. “I am. I’m not sure what she knew of what she gave me or what she hoped would happen, but I’m positive she knew that the coffee she gave me was spiked. I’m sure she was following someone’s orders and I would bet my wolf it was Agatha’s. I also know without a shadow of a doubt there were no rogues,” he says.

“Tell us exactly what you can remember before waking up in the hospital.” He smiles at me and offers me his hand. I move to take it. “Thank you for saving me. I love my mate and Ronan. I love my daughter too, but right now I don’t like her. I was so worried I wouldn’t make it back to them. Maureen told me what you did. Your secret is safe with us. I am forever in your debt,” he says. I squeeze his hand. “You owe me nothing. You are important to Ronan, which means you are important to me.”

He looks confused as he looks between the three of us. “Is Ronan also your mate,” he asks, and I giggle at his look of disgust. “Why do you look constipated at the thought of me being her mate too,” Ronan asks. “I would hate to share Maureen especially with someone as handsome as him. I feel bad for you,” he says, and I giggle.

I know he is trying to lighten the mood, and it seems to work, as Ronan smiles. “I am not her mate. We haven’t figured out why I am so drawn to her and protective of her, but Valor is her mate. Truth be told, I feel close to him as well, despite the short amount of time we’ve spent together,” he says. “I know the reason, but for now we need to deal with this issue so we can get back to the royal pack. You’ll understand everything when we do.”

“I can’t,” he starts to say, but I cut him off. “Focus, Ronan, then we will talk.” “I like her. She is

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