My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 75

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Olivia POV

“Good morning, sweet pea. Are you ready to hang out with grandpa today?” She giggles and I notice her eyes flicker between hers and amethyst. “Mommy, Amethyst said we don’t need to train. Grandpa’s mother was the last midnight wolf, so he doesn’t understand our powers are liking breathing for us Amethyst says” Della explains. “Do you understand what’s happening, Della?” “Yes, the bad witch wants me. She took Nana Evie because she thinks Calliope is the midnight wolf. We need to rescue them both,” she says.

“Are you afraid to face the bad witch?” “Amethyst said we don’t have to be afraid, and I trust her mommy. Besides, you and daddy will be with me.” “I trust her too sweet pea and your right we will be with you the

entire time.” “Mommy, are you still mad at Nana Evie because she hurt Grandpa Charlie?”

Her question takes me off guard. I’ve thought about the answer since I got the chance to see my dad. I truly

thought I had forgiven her, but seeing him proved me wrong. I’m still holding onto the anger despite not

wanting to. I’m angry that she got to live her life and he didn’t. It isn’t even about her betrayal, it’s about what

it cost him and me.

“I am sweet pea, but I’m trying not to be. I don’t want you to worry about that. She can be your nana and

Xavier can be your papa if you want. There are just some things that are hard for mommy to forget.” “That’s

ok mommy. Let’s go spend time with Grandpa Hudson,” she says.

I help her get dressed in a pink short set with a unicorn on the shirt before I grab my own shorts and t–shirt.

We head out of the room, and I’m shocked to see Ebony ready to knock on my door. She has been attached to

Liam since they found each other so I’m surprised to see her alone. “Eb, what’s up?” The look on her face lets me know something is definitely wrong.

“I thought I would call to talk to Candace. I wanted to reassure her that I’m still planning to get Della away from you and Ace so she wouldn’t try anything while we are trying to get Evelyn back. When she finally

answered, she told me how worthless I was. She told me she didn’t need my help anymore because the council is on her side. She also told me I should stay away from Ace because she had plans for him,” she

says.

Danica growls, and I’m sure my eyes are black. “I’m so sorry, Olivia. Sorry that I ever helped that wretched

woman,” Eb says. “Eb, I’ve already forgiven you. You need to forgive yourself. Thank you for letting me know what she said but I’m not afraid of that conniving b**ch. As far as the council, they already told her she couldn’t have Della.” “Mommy, said a bad word” Della says with a giggle, reminding me we aren’t alone.

“Sorry sweet pea.” “It’s ok, Candace is a meanie. She doesn’t love me or my daddy, but I don’t care. I have you and daddy. You love me” she says. I pull her into my arms. My heart breaks for my daughter. Candace didn’t deserve her or Ace. I swear to the goddess she is going to suffer if I get my hands on her. “I love you sweet pea. Come on let’s go find grandpa and daddy.” I scoop her up and stand to my full height.

“Thank you Eb. If you hear from her at all let me know immediately. She is no real threat. I don’t know what she has planned but she is the least of our worries right now.” “Of course,” she says, giving me a hug before she turns to leave. I make my way downstairs and through the pack house. When we step into the pack yard I can hear a loud rumbling in the direction of the training field.

I set Della on her feet and take her hand into mine. Five minutes later we join a huge group of people that

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have surrounded the training ring. I excuse myself as I try to move closer to what everyone is watching. I stop dead when I see Ace and Hudson wearing only boxer briefs fighting, Danica growls as multiple she–wolves ogle our mate. I’m just about to growl when someone else does first. I smile when the three most brazen females drop their heads at Amber’s growl.

Looks like my new mother–in–law is very possessive of her mate too. I turn back just as Ace takes Hudson to the ground. A growl erupts from Hudson and I know Waylen doesn’t like what just happened. He is like every

other Alpha wolf that doesn’t like to be bested. Hair starts to sprout on Hudson’s arms. I’m not worried that Waylen will hurt Ace, but he will expose the Lycans existence. “Waylen, give Hudson back control,” Amber

“Ace, what’s happening,” I link him, panic flowing through me. “It’s time to stop hiding Olivia. I promise that

fooled him into believing he was in love. He tells of his father’s misdeeds. He even tells them of Evelyn’s kidnapping. You can hear a pin drop as he speaks. The pain in his voice palpable to all those around him. As soon as he finishes speaking, he hugs my brother. He turns bearing his neck to Hudson and Ace. He looks at me, offering me a sad smile before he turns to leave the training field.

Della lets go of my hand and rushes over to Xavier. He bends down, and she whispers something in his ear. Despite my wolf hearing they are far enough away, I’m not sure what she says, but Xavier looks toward the sky before he hugs Della close. A few seconds later she returns to my side. “The council has demanded that I turn Hudson and his men over, and I have refused. Not only because they have no right to demand such a thing, but because they are now members of our pack, Connor says.

I can see fear and uncertainty on many of the faces of the pack members. The council has ruled over the packs for the last thirty years unopposed. “Alpha, you can’t seriously think we can stand against the council,”

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another pack member yells out. “I absolutely do. What they have done to the king and Lycans is wrong. They have killed for power and control. I for one, refuse to follow them knowing what I know now. Vis have many allies and I believe they will feel the same way,” Connor says.

The next few seconds feel like my stomach is on a roller–coaster ride as the pack members chatter among themselves. It feels like forever before the first pack member bears their neck to Hudson. Soon the whole pack is showing their respect to the Lycan that is their king. Ace pulls me to his side and I can feel his relief through our bond.

Amethyst POV

Della makes her way over to Xavier. I know he has hurt our mom, but I can feel his pain. Part of our powers are sharing feelings. The minute he stepped onto the training field, his sadness was suffocating. I shield Della from those feelings as much as I can. We may be the same age, but this isn’t my first life. In fact, her grandmother was my last human. We live a very long time, but we aren’t immortal, just hard to kill.

I don’t have any of the memories from my time with Isabella, Hudson’s mom, but I know who my humans were in all my lives. Each one was special to me. Just as Della is special. She is a sweet girl who will be a great ruler some day. She deserved far better than that meanie Candace as a mom. The minute we found Olivia, I knew she was our true mother.

As soon as Della’s hand touches Xavier’s, he crouches down. Before he can ask a question, I push forward to whisper. I take his hand in ours. Using a little of our power, I give him peace. It won’t last, but Evelyn will be home soon. “We will bring her home safely and all of this will just be a bad memory that will fade.” He looks up to the sky and I know immediately he is thanking the goddess.

When he looks back at us, his smile is genuine. He pulls us into a hug. “Thank you, sweet girls‘ he says before he stands to leave. I give Della back control so no one sees my eyes, and we make our way back to stand by our mom. Tomorrow we leave for the castle and when we are done we will deal with the council. ! won’t let anyone hurt my family.

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