My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 114

Ronan POV

I expected the king’s office to be cold and masculine, but instead it was warm with feminine touches. I was also shocked to find two desks. “My father will be here any minute,” Della says. She must have noticed my curiosity about the set–up because she chuckles. “My parents share the office. It’s sweet, isn’t it? They don’t like to be away from each other for too long. I hope I have the same relationship when I find my mate some day,” she says.

It’s strange how different the king is compared to my sperm donor. He is a powerful Lycan, but I’ve heard the stories of how he loves his queen. How she is his world. I know I’m drawn to Della, but will we be the same one day? Will we want to spend all our time together? It’s strange because I know how mates work, but I always wondered if the feelings we are taught that mates share were exaggerated. Could you really be so desperate that you want to spend every waking minute together?

The door opening breaks me out of my thoughts. King Ace and Queen Olivia step inside. I expect them to both take seats behind their perspective desk, but instead the queen takes a chair next to the king that I hadn’t noticed. “Mordeci, told us that Maddy would be ready to be discharged in about an hour, Della. I’m so glad that you and Valor were there or goddess only knows what would have happened. I dread to even think about it,” the queen says.

I try not to let jealousy get the better of me, but I hate the smile I see on Della’s face when her mother praises that asshat. I still don’t understand why he is here. “Ronan, Della said that you needed to talk to us about the wolf that attacked Maddy,” the king says.

“Yes, my king. I would like to just say first that I had no idea that my aunt would do something so stupid.” His eyes darken slightly, and I can’t help but wonder if Della is right about them believing me. “What exactly did she do” he asks, his voice laced with anger. The queen places her hand on his forearm, and he looks at her.

When he looks back at me, all the anger has left his eyes. “I apologize, Ronan. My anger was not directed at you,” he says. Did the king just apologize to me? “Just spit it out. Tell him what a conniving bitch Agatha is” Silas says. “No apology is necessary my king.”

“Ronan, the sign of a good king, a good man, for that matter, is recognizing your mistakes and making them right. Also, please just call me Ace when we aren’t with the other pack members” he says.

I nod and take a deep breath before I continue. “My aunt hates you. Well, not just you, the whole royal family. She blames you for my father’s death. Had it not been for my pack Beta and the omegas that cared for me, I’m sure I would feel the same way. Fortunately, Reagan helped me to see who my father truly was. Though I don’t know exactly what happened the day he died, I have no doubt he brought what happened upon himself.”

“I can honestly say that no member of the royal family or the Red Moon pack killed your father. He showed up with the council intending to harm the pack. He also brought about twenty pack members with him from what my brother–in–law told me” he says. “You weren’t there the day of the attack?”

“No, we were rescuing my mother. She had been taken by a witch and was pregnant with my little sister,” Olivia says. “By the time we got back, Roger and all his pack members were dead,” Della says.

Her words register, but before I can ask why she was with them, since she was only six, her father speaks again. “I’m not sure how much you know about the goddesses, but Selene is the creator of us all, but her sisters are also powerful. One in particular showed up in the pack that day,” he says. He can’t be serious. A goddess came to our world to deal with my father. “I know it’s hard to believe, but she killed not only your father but all twenty of the pack members without breaking a sweat,” he says.

Holy shit, I don’t even know how to process that. Why the hell would a goddess leave her realm to deal with my father? A hand on mine sends a feeling of warmth through my skin. Is that tingles or do I just want it to be? “Ronan, are you alright,” Della asks. I lay my hand on top of hers, and I swear her eyes darken slightly. “It’s just a lot to process.” I turn my attention back to Ace. I expect her to move her hand, but instead she squeezes mine offering me support.

“Now tell me what your aunt did that you didn’t agree with,” Ace says. “The wolf that attacked Della’s friend is from my pack. He was the brother of one of the men that were killed along with my father. My aunt has poisoned most of the pack against the royals. I never expected her to send someone here to attack on the day of my arrival. Hell, I didn’t expect her to do it at all.” I drop my gaze, debating on saying the next part but at this point, it’s time to tell them everything. Hopefully they will believe that I didn’t come here to hurt Della.

“Her plan has always been for me to get close to the future queen. I am not simply a hybrid. The woman who had me was a witch. In all honesty I think my aunt’s motives are less about avenging her brother and more about power.”

“You are a tribrid” Ace says. “I am. I already have my wolf. His name is Silas. I shifted for the first time at fifteen. No one knows in my pack except my aunt and Reagan.” “Do you have powers,” Della asks, a hint of excitement in her voice.

Unfortunately, with an incident like this, I will need to send some of my men to check his belongings and speak to your pack to ensure that there aren’t others that pose a threat. I’m sure you understand” he says.

“Of course, I do. Maybe it would be best for Ronan to return until all of this is settled,” she says. I’m just about to say “hell no” when Ace speaks.

“That won’t be necessary. I can already tell that Ronan is an honorable wolf. I look forward to teaching him how to be a great Alpha so he can take his rightful place in the Night Walker pack. Besides, he has done nothing wrong and I won’t punish him for the actions of another wolf,” he says. I wonder if she realizes he is talking about her or if she truly believes that they think she is innocent in this. “I’m glad to hear that my king. My nephew is the only family I have left. I want what is best for him,” she says.

“I understand Agatha. My men will be arriving in two days. Please cooperate so we can put all of this behind us,” he says. I swear I can picture her gritting her teeth as she agrees. When the call ends, Ace looks back at me.

“I will keep you in the loop of what happens, Ronan, but I truly want you to focus on your training while you are here. You are your own man and not your father’s legacy” he says. For the first time, I believe he’s right.