My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 19

Ace POV

Daddy, look at my dress, Della says as she twirls around in our kitchen. Becca has been a godsend since Candace left a year ago I honestly thought she and I were in love, but she proved me wrong the minute an Alpha from another pack showed interest in her during a pack visit.

I could feel her pulling away from me despite how she insisted we were destined for each other, When Candace told me we were mates, I was so happy. I never expected as a human that I would have a fated mate. I should have known it was all a lie. The day she told me she was leaving me for Alpha Roman, I felt like I couldn’t breathe.

Flashback

“Ace, we need to talk,” Candace says as she walks into the kitchen and takes a seat at our table. A feeling of unease sweeps through me. After our huge fight last night, because she refused to sleep in our bed, I can only imagine what this conversation will be about. “Ace, I’m leaving you,” she says. I turn to face her, expecting to see some kind of emotion in her eyes, but there’s nothing. “What do you mean? We are mates.”

“Ace, do you really believe that the goddess chose a human to be my mate? I’ve always liked you since I was a pup. I wanted you. You were hot and, based on everything you told me, you were going to be the pack doctor. You were a better choice than the omega the goddess saddled me with. Oh, and the s*x was amazing, so I told you we were mates,” she says.

Bile rises in my throat as her words sink in. “You lied to me. You told me we were mates. What about Della?” S

he throws her head back and laughs. “Ace, you’ve learned nothing about wolves in all the time you’ve spent here. Alpha Roman has offered to make me his Luna.

If Connor wasn’t such a sap for the bond, I would have pursued him, but instead he accepted that fat a** Becca when he could have had someone like me,” she says. “Who the f**k are you? How could you be so disgusting?” Her eyes flash black, and I know Anya is at the surface. “Be careful, Ace. You may be strong for a human, but you will never be a wolf. You will always just be a weak human,” she says.

“F**k you Candace. You are pathetic. What am I supposed to tell our daughter? Her mother is a power–hungry wh*re who only cares about a title.” “Honestly, I don’t care what you tell her. Roman will never accept her, so she is all yours,” she says as she stands.

“That’s it then. You can walk away from your own pup for that ba**ard.” A smile spreads across her face thathas the sick feeling returning with a vengeance. “She only exists because I wanted to make sure you never figured out we weren’t mates. I never wanted a pup, I just wanted you. Now I don’t. Have a nice life Ace,” she says, before she walks down the hallway and out of our lives like we meant nothing to her.

Flashback Ends

“Daddy, do you like my dress? Aunt Becca said it makes me look like a princess,” she says, bringing me out of the memory. “Of course, it does, You always look beautiful, but that dress does make you look like a Disney princess. She twirls one more time before she launches herself at me. I will never regret being with Candace because she gave me Della, but the love I felt for her is long gone. All I want to do now is focus on being the best father to Della and a great pack doctor.

A knock on the door has Della squealing and squirming out of my arms. She rushes to the door and throws herself at Becca the minute she opens the door. There is my princess. Are you almost ready for the ceremony tonight, she asks. “I am ready. I can’t believe you become Luna today. Do I have to call you Luna form now on instead of Aunt Becca,” she asks. Becca sets Della on her feet and crouches so they are eye to eye.

“Nothing changes because I become Luna. You and your daddy are my family even if we don’t share blood. I’ll always be your auntie.” Becca says. “Did you hear that, daddy? Aunt Becca will always be my auntie,” she says as she bounces like she has springs in her feet.

“I heard. That’s because you are such a special little girl. Everyone loves you.” “He’s right princess you are daddy,” special. Why don’t you go get those sparkly shoes that we got to match your dress while I talk to your she says. Once she is out of earshot, Becca steps closer to me. “She isn’t the only one that is special, Ace. Don’t let what that b**ch did make you feel like you aren’t the amazing man you are. Someday you are going to find the woman the goddess actually chose for you, and she is going to love you and Della the way you both deserve,” she says.

“I’m not worried about love or mates, Becca. I’m just focusing on Della. She is what is important. Besides, I’m just a human even if I live among wolves.” She goes to open her mouth, but I pull her for a hug. “Thank you for being here for me and Della.”

“Come on Oli. We can get two runs in before we head home” Danica pleads. “Alright, I’ll stay the night.” Rain squeals and pulls me in for another hug. “It looks like they will allow anyone to attend this ceremony, Roman. I didn’t know rogues were invited to such a prestigious event,” says a snarky female voice from behind me. A low growl from Rain has me turning toward the voice. “Did you just growl at me omega,” Candace asks, taking a step toward her.

A large man that is clearly not Ace places his hand on her arm. “Don’t bother with wolves that are clearly beneath you, my Luna. Besides, we are guests in this pack,” he says. “You would do well to keep your Luna under control, Alpha Roman. I’ll make sure to let Alpha Conner know of her disrespect to his Beta Female. Besides, Olivia, is no rogue which your Luna very well knows. She is the Alpha’s sister. She didn’t get her rank on her back like some wolves,” Kevin says.

A loud growl fills the foyer and Roman’s eyes turn black. “What the hell is going on here,” a deep unfamiliar voice startles everyone. I’m shocked to see it’s Connor, even though it doesn’t sound like him. It must be a mix of his and Cosmo’s voice.

“Alpha Connor, your Beta just disrespected my Luna. I want him punished,” Roman says. “From what I heard Alpha Roman your Luna disrespected my sister and Beta Female. I believe that you both owe my pack member and Beta an apology or I can rip up the alliance you so desperately wanted me to sign after the ceremony,” Connor says. I can see the pr*ck wants to argue, but instead he simply nods.

“My apologies for our disrespect. Both myself and my Luna were out of line,” he says. through gritted teeth. Candace goes to open her mouth, clearly not happy about what Roman said, but his look has her closing it quickly. “Now why don’t you join the other guests. Hopefully there won’t be any more issues while you are in my pack” Connor says. “Of course” he says and they both step out of the pack house.

My mind is reeling. Where is Ace and Della? Why is she with that a**hat? “Oli, I’m so glad you’re here” Connor says, halting my inner monologue. I turn offering him a smile. He quickly pulls me in for a hug and I hug him back. I’m happy for him and for Becca. “Connor what the hell,” says a voice I never thought I’d hear again says from behind me. My body freezes and Danica whimpers.