My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 140

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Della POV

I’m just about to slip into bed when there is a light knock on my door. After Lisa and Elijah were dealt with, Amethyst insisted the four of us spend time in our wolf forms. I can feel the bond grow stronger with each passing minute between us. The bond between the four of us feels as important as the bond I share with Valor. I make my way over to the door. When I open it, I’m shocked to see Valor standing bare chested in a pair of sleeping pants.

I swear if I didn’t know any better, I would think my wolf was a cat, the way she purrs in my head at the sight of our mate. “If he looks this good in the shorts, imagine him out of the shorts,” she says with a cackle before she recedes in my mind. I imagine my face is the color of a tomato when I focus back on Valor. “Is your wolf saying dirty things, my sweet Della? Is that why my beautiful mate is blushing,” he asks. I roll my eyes as he moves past me into the

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“What do you think you are doing, Valor?” My heart is racing as he walks toward my bed. “I’m sleeping with my mate,” he says, throwing back the covers and sliding in where I had planned to seconds ago. “Do you think this is a good idea? My parents are at the end of the hall. I would rather you not be killed by my father or Ryker before we get the chance to mark each other.” “Do you know what I did after I showered and before I came to sleep with my gorgeous mate,” he asks. My stomach flips at the s*xy smirk on his face.

“Spit it out, Valor.” “I talked to your parents about their feelings about us marking and mating when you are ready,” he says. I go to open my mouth to ask him what the hell. Why the hell would he talk to them before we talked to each other? I’m his mate, not my parents. He raises his hand before I can start my tirade. “I simply wanted to be respectful of them as your parents. I realize anything that happens between us is going to be happening under their roof and I hope someday our daughter’s mate will show us the same respect,” he says.

I can’t help but smile. We won’t be having pups for a very long time, but the fact he’s thinking about our future has warmth spreading through my chest. “My only hope for tonight was to hold you and steal a few kisses. Nothing is going to happen between us until you are completely ready, Della. I love you. You are the other half of my soul, my queen. There will never be any pressure from me, but I needed to show your parents I respect you and them,” he says.

I move toward the opposite side of the bed. I slide in next to him, and he pulls me so that my head is lying on his bare chest. The tingles on my cheek have my heart racing again. I do want us to mark each other, but I know I’m not ready for the mating yet. Although I wouldn’t mind the kissing. I really enjoyed the kissing. I pick up my head to look into Valor’s beautiful

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“I’m ready for the marking Valor. I want everyone to know you are my mate and my king, but I’m not ready for the mating. I don’t intend to wait two years, but I want more time learning about each other before we take that step. The bond is meant to draw us together, and I know in my heart you are mine, but I want there to be an earth shattering love between us the first time we are together.”

He looks hurt by my words, but that is not my intention. I move up and press a kiss on his lips. “Valor, do you love me?” “I do. I love you with every fiber of my being,” he says. “I love you too, Valor, but I want to love everything about you. How can I do that when we haven’t spent enough time getting to know each other? What is my favorite color, Valor? What is my favorite food? How old was I when my parents found each other?”

He looks at me confused. “That’s what I mean, Valor. We don’t know each other well enough to have the love we both deserve. I love you and I have no doubt that it won’t take long for what we have because of our goddess blessed bond to grow into a love that will defy time. I love you Valor. I never want you to doubt that. You were always meant to be mine and I was meant be yours.” “I love you Della. I want everything you just described. I want us to know everything about each other. Now can I kiss you,” he asks.

“I really want you to kiss me, Valor. I also want you to mark me and for me to mark you.” The smile that spreads across his face makes me smile. “There is nothing I want more,e” he says. Before I realize what’s happening, Valor flips us so he is hovering over me. He brings his lips down to mine. The kiss starts out gentle but within seconds I feel it all the way to my toes. When he finally breaks the kiss, he looks into my eyes.

“Are you sure, Della, because I meant what I said. I will never pressure you,” he says. “I’m sure. I want this. I want our connection and for our bond to continue to grow.” He kisses my lips again before he begins to kiss down my neck. Despite my words to him, the feeling of desire bubbles up inside me with each press of his lips against my skin. I run my hands down his bare back, and he growls against my neck. He pulls the strap of my tank top away and places a kiss on my marking spot.

“You are so beautiful, my mate. I will thank the goddess every day for making you mine,” he says before I feel his canines pierce my skin. Holy sh*t is my only thought as the pain subsides and a wave of pleasure washes over me. Amethyst takes control. As soon as Valor pulls his canines from my marking spot and licks my skin to seal his mark, Amethyst grabs his face. She turns his head and sinks our canines into his marking spot.

The feeling of our souls connecting has my heart pounding against my chest. I can’t imagine how it can become stronger, but I know it will once we complete the mating. Why did I say we should wait? As soon as Amethyst releases the bite and gives me back control, I pull Valor’s

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face down, pressing my lips against his. Everything feels more intense, even the tingles that dance across my skin. When Valor finally breaks the kiss, we are both breathless.

“Valor,” I start to say, but he presses a quick peck on my lips. “I feel it too, Della, but you were right. I want us to build on our bond. I want you desperately but the first time we are together is going to be when we can finish each other’s sentences,” he says with a smirk. I slap his chest playfully, and he rolls taking me with him. He presses a kiss to the top of my head. “Sleep, my queen. You have another b**ch to deal with tomorrow,” he says.

I pick up my head and look into his eyes. “I know she was your friend.” He presses a finger to my lips. “She stopped being my friend when she plotted against you and our bond. I will stand by whatever decision you make and so will my parents,” he says. I lay my head back down, and it doesn’t take me long to drift off into the most peaceful sleep of my life.

Agatha POV

This is ridiculous. I can’t believe my own nephew would betray me like this. I’ve been in this f**king cell since yesterday. Where the f**k is Rork? Why the hell hasn’t he come back for me? The sound of heavy footsteps has me standing from the disgusting cot that I had no choice but to sleep on. I move toward the bars just in time to see that pr*ck Fredrick step into view. “How was your night, Luna,” he asks smugly.

“Fredrick, I suggest you release me immediately. My nephew has not been given the title of Alpha. He has no authority to order my imprisonment. I am the Luna of this pack. Release me at once.” He throws his head back and laughs. “You do realize that most of the pack believe that Reagan should have been given the title of the Alpha the minute that ba**ard Roger was killed. Reagan has made Ronan into an alpha we can actually respect. So, no Luna, I will not be releasing you. My alpha has given an order,” he says.

“When I am released because I have done nothing wrong, all of you will pay for your treachery.” “I have a feeling the only one that will be paying for what they have done is you, Luna,” he says. When Colton steps into view, I feel a wave of relief wash over me. “Colton remember what I said. The alpha doesn’t trust you. I believe what you have told me. Don’t make me regret trusting you,” Fredrick says, slapping him on the back.

Once he is out of sight, I turn to face Colton. “Did you kill Reagan’s daughter,” he asks before I can even speak. “Why would you ask me that? Now is not the time for you to doubt me, Colton. I need you to get me out of here. Ronan has completely lost his mind.” “No, answer my question. I have always protected you. I knew you wanted power. I stayed quiet when you insisted on running the pack, but I want to know the truth, mother. Did you kill Reagan’s daughter,” he asks. His eyes flash black and I take a step back.