My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 43

Candace POV

“I have no idea what you’re talking about. I would never give up my rights to my own pup. I simply left her with Ace because I knew how hurt he was by me leaving. He was destroyed. I knew he needed her to heal, but it was never meant to be a permanent arrangement. Roman and I just needed time alone together. I can’t live without my pup.” That b**ch Becca rolls her eyes and I have to fight back the growl at her disrespect.

“I seem to remember things being quite different from what Ace said,” Becca says. “Ace is a human who shouldn’t even be part of a wolf pack,” Roman says. Connor growls, and I can see his wolf is pushing to the surface. “There is no need for aggression, Alpha Connor. Honestly, this is between me and Ace.” “Like hell it is. They are members of my pack. Besides, since you absolutely gave up your rights to the pup, she has been claimed by Ace’s real mate,” he says, emphasizing the word real.

“I want to see this paperwork that was signed by Candace,” Roman says. My mind flutters back to the day I left the pack. I know I signed the damn paper, but I never expected that it would still be here after a year. Connor stands and moves to the filing cabinet. He shuffles through some papers before he pulls out a folder. My palms sweat as he opens it again, shuffling through the papers until he pulls one from the stack.

He offers it to Roman, who quickly snatches it from his hand. “Oh, and before you think about doing something stupid like ripping it up. Xavier backed all the files up on the computer. My stepfather is nothing if not thorough,” Connor says. Roman’s fist tightens around the paper as he scans the page. After a few seconds, he tosses it back on the desk. “This means nothing. She has the right to change her mind. You heard her reasoning. It is partly my fault for being so selfish when we first mated. I would hope a true Alpha would understand that a pup should be with her mother,” Roman says.

I manage to force a few tears which stream down my cheeks. “She is my little girl, Alpha Connor.” “So, let me get this straight. You signed her away and haven’t looked back for five years. You expect me now to rip her away from the only parent she has truly known because of some misguided belief that gender makes you better equipped to care for the pup that is thriving in my pack under her father’s care. Did I get that right,” he asks.

“I think we should ask Della what she wants. I admit that I was blinded by my love for Roman, but he now understands how important Della is to me. I just want a chance to be her mother.” “Are you sure you just don’t want Oli to be her mother or Ace’s mate,” Becca says, and I can’t stop the growl. Roman grabs my hand.

“Growl at my Luna again, and I will take it as an act of aggression toward my mate and pup. Which means I have the right to defend them how I see fit,” Connor says.

“I apologize, Luna Becca,” I say through gritted teeth. “This has nothing to do with Oli.” “You will not call her Oli. You are neither friend nor family, Her name is Olivia to you,” Connor says. “Fine, this has nothing to do with Olivia. I am happy that Ace found her.” “We both know that’s a lie. Just like you lying that Ace was your mate,” Becca says. “Enough, I want the pup brought here,” Roman says.

“You don’t make demands in my pack. I’ve explained that Candace signed her rights away. Neither of your have the right to demand anything where Della is concerned,” Connor says. I burst into tears and Roman pulls me into his arms. He growls, and I snuggle deeper into his chest to hide my smile. “If you don’t bring the pup here in the next five minutes, Alpha Connor, my next call will be to the Wolf Council” Roman says.

“I’m sure they will agree the pup is better off with her mother than some human,” he says. A low growl has Roman tightening his hold on me. I pull back just in time to see that Becca and Connor are linking. “Fine, I will have Ace and Oli bring Della to the office, but when Della says she wants to stay with Ace, you will leave and never darken our door again,” Connor says.

I smile because I know my daughter loves me despite everything that happened. Plus, I’ll promise to buy her some pretty dresses and toys, and she’ll be rushing to come back to the pack with us. “Fine, but you must abide by the pup’s wishes when she chooses her mother despite that paper,” Roman says. “Of course,” Becca chimes in with a smug smirk on her face. I would love nothing more than to slap it off of her.

I’ve always hated that b**ch. I still think she wanted Ace, but he would never look at such a fat b**ch. A few minutes later there is a knock before Ace steps inside, followed by that b**ch Olivia, who is holding my daughter. “Della my sweet girl. Mommy missed you. Come give mommy a hug,” I say, but she snuggles deeper into Olivia’s hold. My heart starts to race.

Olivia POV

“We can leave after Connor tells us what the f**k Candace and Roman want. I want to try to pack as much as we can over the next few days.” Ace pulls me into his arms. “Are you really sure about this, Olivia? I know how much the house means to you,” Ace says. “I am sure. I have my photos and memories. My dad isn’t in those four walls. I’ll still go visit his grave all the time. We belong here. Della deserves to be around her friends and our family. We deserve that too.”

When we reach the office, I take a deep breath. Even the sight of these two makes me sick. I don’t know what their motive is, but it’s not because this b**ch all of a sudden wants to be mother of the year. She walked away from her pup for the last five years. “Della my sweet girl. Mommy missed you. Come give mommy a hug,” Candace says, but Della tightens her hold on me. “Olivia put my daughter down and let her come hug me. You are not her mother, I am,” Candace says.

“You are not my mommy. Oli is my mommy. I hate you. You hurt my daddy. I want you to leave and never come back,” Della screams at her. “You’ve poisoned my child against me, you b**ch,” Candace says, taking a step toward me. Ace moves in front of me. “Enough, you will not talk to my mate that way, Ace says. Roman throws his head back and laughs.

“Your former pet is quite amusing, Candace. You should remember your place human,” Roman says. I feel something stir in Ace, but I can’t quite identify what it is. Before I can link him, Connor rounds his desk. “Get the f**k out of my pack. Della has made her decision. As I said earlier, don’t return. You and your pack are now considered an enemy,” he says. I move to stand next to Ace and I swear his eyes look darker.

Candace screaming pulls my focus away from Ace. “This isn’t over. She is my pup. You are nothing, you half–breed” she screams at me just as guards surround her and Roman. “You have made a mistake here today, Alpha Connor. This isn’t over,” Roman says. What the f**k was all this about and why do I have a feeling the sh*t storm is just beginning with these two.