My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 117

Della POV

I don’t know why I’m so nervous to tell Maddy about Amethyst. We both trust her, but it’s the first time that someone outside my family will know who I really am. Maddy is my first real friend and I don’t want her to treat me differently. A knock on my bedroom door brings me out of my thoughts. I expect it to be Maddy, but instead Valor is standing freshly showered smiling at me. His hair is still wet, and his tank top is leaving very little to the imagination. He is built like a tall, muscular male model.

When my eyes meet his again, the smirk on his face lets me know he noticed I was checking him out. “Did you need something Valor,” I ask before he can call me out for ogling him. “I was hoping we could take a walk and talk,” he says. I go to open my mouth when Ronan’s deep voice interrupts me. “Funny, I was going to ask her the same thing,” he says, stepping into view. I notice the glare they give each other before they both focus their attention back on me.

“Unfortunately, I already have plans, but I appreciate the offer. Maybe some other time,” I say to them both. I notice Valor’s eyes darken slightly but Ronan just looks disappointed. “May I ask who you have plans with,” Valor says. “You can ask, but that doesn’t mean I have to answer.” I’m confused when a smile spreads across his face. “You forget princess your room is across from mine. I’ll scent anyone that steps onto this floor before they can knock on your door,” he says smugly.

I roll my eyes when a throat clearing draws all our attention. I smile when I realize it’s Maddy. I reach between Ronan and Valor and grab Maddy’s hand, pulling her into my room. “If you will excuse us gentlemen. We will see you in the morning at breakfast.” Their faces of utter disbelief are comical as I close the door and Maddy giggles. “They looked like you stole their favorite toy,” Maddy says.

“Someday, we will be their favorite thing to play with for one of them,” Amethyst says with a cackle. What the hell is wrong with you? I thought male wolves were supposed to be the horndogs.” “That’s a lie. When we choose our mate we will be as wanton as he is,” Amethyst says. “I doubt that, but for now this conversation is over!” “You are no fun,” she says before she recedes to the back of my mind. When my eyes focus back on Maddy, she looks like one of those characters from a cartoon.

Her eyes are nearly bugging out of her head. “You have a wolf,” she whispers as she stumbles back. I reach out grabbing her arm, helping her right herself. “I’m right aren’t I,” she asks. “You are right. I have my wolf. I’ve had her for a very long time.”

“I don’t understand. How is it possible,” she asks. “Let’s sit down, and I’ll tell you everything, but I need you to promise that you’ll keep my secrets, Maddy.”

“I would never betray you, Della. You are the first real friend I’ve had. I promise I will never repeat what you tell me,” she says. The conviction in her words solidifies the trust I already feel. We both take a seat on my bed facing each other. “My wolf’s name is Amethyst. She is when first very special.” “You said you’ve had her for a very long time. How old were you shifted,” she asks. I hate the sadness I see in her eyes. I didn’t think about how hard this would be for her not having her own wolf to hear about mine.

“Yet,” Amethyst says. “That’s the second time you’ve said that. What the hell do you mean?” “I mean Maddy is destined to have a wolf. Unfortunately, she just has to be patient for a while longer,” Amethyst says. My heart starts to beat like a drum. She is going to have a wolf. I have so many questions but right now the only one that matters is if I can tell her. If I can ease the sadness that has settled in her eyes as we talk about my wolf.

“The Goddess says you can tell her,” she says. I immediately focus my attention back on Maddy. “You were talking to your wolf again. Does she talk to you a lot? My mom’s wolf talks to her all the time. She told me Maya is her best friend,” Maddy says. “I think that’s as good a way to describe it as any. A best friend that you can’t get away from” I say teasing Amethyst.

“As if you’d want to,” she says, sticking her tongue out.

“To answer your earlier question, Amethyst has always been with me. Since the moment I opened my eyes and breathed my first breath, she was there. I shifted for the first time when I was six, but she has always been with me.”

“I don’t understand. How is that possible,” she asks again. “I’m not an ordinary wolf, Maddy. I am the Midnight wolf. I am more powerful than any other living creature. I have powers like the ability to heal but many others too.”

“Oh my goddess, my best friend is the Midnight wolf. It was hard enough to believe you wanted to be my friend when I thought you were just going to be queen, but now you’re telling me your some kind of mythical wolf. I remember hearing the stories of a wolf that would rule all supernaturals,” she says. “Hey, don’t do that. I’m still the same Della. You are still my best friend.”

“Della, I have no wolf, and I’m just an omega. Your best friend should be some Luna or queen,” she says a hint of anger in her tone.

It’s so common among wolves that neither of us bat an eyelash that she is standing a few feet from me naked as the day she was born. I swear it happens so fast I almost miss it.

What I can’t miss is the deep purple wolf that is now standing in front of me. I take a few steps and Amethyst lowers her head. I rub my hand between her ears and over her snout.

She moves forward a little more and this time, when she lowers her head, she presses it against my forehead.

I’m sure if anyone saw us it would look comical. This huge wolf pressing its big head against mine tiny one. Before I can pull back, a feeling of warmth flows through me. Everything around us goes silent and my eyes close of their own accord. A vision of Amethyst stalking toward two men followed by a beautiful white wolf plays out in front of me like a movie. It’s only then that I realize the two men are Valor and Ronan.

Before she reaches them, the vision fades. What the hell was that? Before I can voice my question, I swear I hear something from behind me like a branch snapping. I whirl on my heels, intent on protecting Amethyst and Della even if I have no idea how.

A large figure stands at the edge of the trees. I immediately rush toward whoever it is. I’ve lost my mind, but I refuse to let anyone see Amethyst and Della. Hopefully, it’s just a warrior, because if not, I might not live long enough to get my wolf.