My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 127

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

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 strong and will make sure she makes you both better men even if she is not your mate,” he says pointing at Ronan. “Stop stalling, Reagan and tell us exactly what happened,” Ronan says. “I was in my office. I normally get coffee at the same time and when the door opened I expected it to be an omega delivering it, but instead it was Melanie. She told me she grabbed it from the girl since she wanted to say hello. I should have known then something was up. She hasn’t wanted to spend time with me in months,” he says, sadness in his eyes.

“We talked for a few minutes about nothing important and she left. After I drank the coffee, I headed out to patrol. It took a few minutes but I started to feel the effects of whatever was in the coffee. Right before I passed out, I heard growls but the scent never changed. There were no rogues. I would bet my title it was Agatha’s cronies. They needed it to look like an attack. I’m not sure if they drugged my guys too, but I know it wasn’t rogues,” he says.

“If they did, it wasn’t with the same thing they gave you. When I healed you, Amethyst said that it was wolfsbane, but it was also something dark. That’s why I passed out. It took a lot to pull it from your system.” Concern flashes in his eyes. “Are you alright,” he asks. “I’m fine, Reagan, I promise. I need to ask you something. I know she is your daughter but what do you think should be done when we determine her part in this?”