My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 18

Five Years Later

Olivia POV

“You are a very pretty young woman. I hate to see you working so hard, Edith says. Edith is one of my frequent fliers here at the hospital. Most of the time, I think she comes to the ER because she is lonely. This time though, she actually needs medical attention after a pretty nasty fall. “I love what I do, Edith. Besides, if I wasn’t here, how could you try to set me up with your grandson every time you visit?”

She smiles, and I pat her hand that is resting on her lap before heading for the door. It’s hard to believe I’ve already been working here at Regional Hospital for a year. When my nursing instructor first recommended I come here for a job because of the state–of–the–art emergency department, I was dead set against it. The last time I stepped foot in this hospital, I lost my father. Becca is the one that convinced me that my father wouldn’t want me to make a decision based on past pain.

It took me a long time to get past the anger and pain of the past. Becca is my person now. She is the one that has my back no matter what happens. She is truly my sister even if we don’t share blood. It took me a long time to forgive Connor completely, but our relationship is almost what it was before our family imploded. I’ve hardly spoken to Evelyn and Xavier over the last five years. She has continued to try, but I just can’t bring myself to forgive her.

I’ve let go of the anger I had towards her and Xavier, but I can’t bring myself to want a relationship outside of Alpha and Luna. I may understand the pull now to be with your destined mate, but she knew that could happen before she met my father. She chose to date my father and fall in love. Knowing what I know now, she should have waited for her mate. My father deserved better and for that reason I can’t forgive her.

Especially after I walked away from my own mate. I thought about the pup that wasn’t even mine before my own happiness. She and her daddy still haunt my dreams. The phone vibrating in my pocket brings me out of my thoughts. I smile when I see Becca’s name flash on the screen. “Hey Becca, what’s up?” “Hi Oli. “How is work,” she asks. Despite the fact that she ignored my question, I still answer her question. “It’s awesome. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. I’m so glad that I listened to you. I love working here.”

“I’m so glad you do,” she says. I can sense she is stalling, so whatever she has to tell me must be difficult. “Now, how about you tell me why you really called me, because I can tell it’s not just to catch up considering I saw you a few days ago.” There is silence for a few seconds before I hear her deep intake of breath. “Oli, you’re going to be receiving a pack link from Xavier.” “Why was there a rogue attack? Is everyone alright? Is Connor alright?”

“Oli, there was no rogue attack. Your brother is fine. Xavier has decided to hand the Alpha title over to Connor.” I’m not sure what to say, so I say the first thing that comes into my head. “That’s great. I still don’t understand why you’re acting so weird.” “Oli, your mom is pregnant,” she says. I don’t know why the thought of her having a pup with Xavier brings all the feelings of her destroying our family back to the surface.

“Becca, I really need to go. I’m at work,” I say. I can hear her saying my name, but I can’t respond. I cut the call and make my way to the staff lounge. My phone vibrates in my hand, but I quickly shut it off. I step into the room and I have never been more grateful to be alone. I don’t know why this hurts so much. They have been married for five years. Hurry, wipe them from in my eyes. After a few seconds, I get asof vnukia zemrat tem fent Danica wants to sy omning, bo tos grateful the dog wf has been the gatit pit outside of Barre, she is my best friend, save truly or is she will try to comfort me ready to face these feelings right now I need to get through the rest of my shit I’m just about…

I debate about trying to keep my block in place, but I know that with just and with an in-person visit, which is the last thing I want right now. “Olivia,” he says I’m startled at first I was expecting a pack link, best instead he is linking me individually. “What can I do for you, Alpha? I know he doesn’t appreciate my use of his title, but as usual, I don’t care.

‘Olivia, I have already alerted the pack, but I felt that you, as part of the family, deserved to have a private link. I will be passing your brother the Alpha title in four days. As a member of the Alpha family and pack, you are expected to attend. Although I’m hoping that you will want to attend to celebrate your brother becoming Alpha. Besides, your mother would really like to talk to you. She has something important she wants to tell you,” he says. He turns me right back into the angry teenager who wants to rage at him and Evelyn.

*Olivia, please, we didn’t come here to fight,Evelyn says. “You didn’t need to come here at all. I know I have no choice but to attend Connor’s ceremony. You could have linked me just like any other pack member.” “Olivia, you aren’t any other pack member. No matter how much you wish you weren’t, you are my daughter. I had hoped that after all this time you could find it in your heart to forgive me. I live with the guilt of what happened to your father every day, but losing you is what hurts me the most,” she says, tears streaming down her cheeks.

“We all have choices to make Evelyn. You made yours and I’ve made mine. I come to the pack when I have no choice, because I am not a part of your family. I am just another pack member. I will be there in four days because Danica recognizes the authority of her Alpha and to support my brother, but those are the only two reasons.” “Olivia, please. I’m pregnant,” she says with pleading eyes.

I fight the tears of anger that want to fall. “Congratulations Alpha and Luna.” “Olivia, this has gone on long enough. I will not have you stressing your mother while she is carrying our pup,” Xavier says. “Unfortunately, Alpha she is creating her own stress by coming here. Nothing is going to change because she’s having a pup.”

“I’m not miraculously going to forget the past to make either of you feel better. I’ve done everything you’ve ordered as Alpha but that is all you are to me, Alpha and Luna. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve had a sh**y day and this isn’t helping. I will see you both in four days.” I step past them and close the door behind me. Sometimes I wish I had just stayed a rogue.