My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 132

Della POV

My heart breaks as I watch Reagan and Maureen cling to each other. Their grief is almost palpable as they stand near the freshly dug earth. We stand in the pack cemetery surrounded by a handful of pack members watching Melanie be laid to rest as rain falls around us. It’s only been a day since we watched her breathe her last breath, and it’s still surreal to me.

I hate that we couldn’t save her. I hate that her parents have to endure this pain. No parent should bury their pup. My eyes move to where Agatha is standing with Micah and another guard at her side. Her eyes seem to be solely focused on Ronan. I can’t imagine what is going through her mind, but if what Ronan said is any indication, she is still scheming. The question is what she will do next.

Ronan moves to embrace Reagan and then Maureen before he turns to face the pack. I smile when Valor moves to stand closer to his side. The bromance is definitely real. “Losing a pack member is always a tragedy, but losing one that has not had the chance to truly live is far worse. As I’m sure you all know, the recent attack on the pack is being investigated just as Melanie’s death will be investigated. As the future Alpha, I vow to determine who is responsible for this loss to the pack and to Melanie’s parents, and punish those involved for what they have done,” he says.

“I’m sure the Luna agrees that those who are responsible will be shown no mercy by the pack,” he says, finally looking toward his aunt. She simply nods, but I can see the anger and concern in her eyes. We stay a few moments after Ronan finishes speaking as pack members begin to disperse. I watch as Agatha and her guards make no move to step away with the others. A few seconds later they step around the grave and Agatha approaches

Ronan.

“Ronan, I understand that you are upset as we all are, but making promises to the pack when the rogues have been dealt with and there is no clear cause of Melanie’s death is reckless. We do not need the pack thinking that they are in danger when that is clearly not the case. You should have allowed me to speak instead of spouting off about justice,” he says.

“Reagan was attacked and nearly killed along with two other warriors. A pup is dead, and you think that there is no danger in the pack. I disagree, Aunt Agatha. There is a threat to the pack and I intend to find out exactly who or what it is. As for my address to the pack, I believe that shows that you and I will protect them at any cost. That those who pose a threat will be handled swiftly and without mercy. Do you not agree with that,” he asks. I fight the smile that wants to spread across my face as she opens and closes her mouth several times.

“What about his behavior, Ronan? You seemed pretty pissed about the way he spoke up. Is that odd behavior for Micah?” “He has always been an arrogant a** but I don’t recall him ever speaking the way he has the last two days,” Ronan says. I’m just about to ask another question when my phone vibrates in my pocket. When I look at the screen I can’t help but smile. I was supposed to check in earlier with my mom, but I forgot with everything that was happening.

“Sorry, mom. I forgot to call, but a lot has been going on.” “It’s alright, sweet pea. I’m actually calling because we had a bit of a situation with Maddy, but she isn’t harmed,” she says. My body freezes and my hold on the phone tightens. “What happened to Maddy?” The conversation around me immediately ceases, and I notice Ronan’s eyes darken. I have no time to be happy about his response because I have no idea what happened to my best friend.

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