My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 58

Olivia POV

I wish I could say I had a peaceful sleep, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Sleeping without Ace is impossible. I kept waking up and reaching for him. Della slept with me last night and is still snoring next to me now. I press a kiss on her forehead after brushing the curls off her cheek. I throw the blankets off and grab my clothes before heading into the bathroom. Once I’m inside, I adjust the shower and step around the hot spray.

My mind is still reeling over everything that Ace told me last night. How could one witch wipe out the Lycans? She had to have help. The question is, was it the council or some unknown Alpha? Hell, was it someone or something we know nothing about? Maybe I should go to Hudson and tell him what’s happening. I know he said that he had to remain inside the barrier, but knowing she was the one that betrayed him is that even true.

Della’s voice startles me. I cover myself with a towel that is hanging nearby. “Sweet pea, you scared mommy. Did you need something?” “Amethyst says we should go see grandpa today. I didn’t even know I had a grandpa. Can we mommy,” she asks. I guess Amethyst answered my question. I should let Ace know before I take our daughter to meet him. I take the chance that he’ll be alone and nudge our bond.

When I meet resistance, I don’t try again. I know Ace trusts my judgment and I think going to Hudson is what we need to do right now. I step out of the shower after wrapping the towel around myself. “Let’s get dressed and go talk to Uncle Connor and Aunt Becca before we go see your grandpa.”

I grab her clothes, and she dresses quickly in a pair of leggings and a flowered t–shirt. I do the same for myself, wearing comfortable clothes. I take her hand; leading her to Connor’s office. When we reach the hallway, my steps falter when I see Miranda and Xavier standing close to each other at the end of the hallway.

A feeling of unease washes over me. He wouldn’t do that to Evelyn, would he? Xavier notices us first. He walks toward us with Miranda following behind him. “Oli, is everything alright” he asks. Something feels off.

He hasn’t called me Oli since I warned him when we first met that only my family called me Oli. He has always respected at least that request. “Oli, I was worried when I hadn’t heard from you. It is important that we spend time together before the pup is born,” Miranda says.

Danica is growling in my mind. “Both of them are hiding something.” The power bristles along my skin, making my heart race. “I’m sorry everything is a little crazy right now. Besides, Evelyn has a few months before she delivers. She is only a little over two months along.” “Werewolves aren’t like humans, Oli. Wolf pregnancies only last around five months and with Alpha pups it could be even sooner,” Xavier says.

I’m sure there is a look of shock on my face. Becca and I never discussed pregnancy when she gave me my crash course on being a wolf. “I hadn’t realized that our pregnancies are so much shorter than humans.” “Well, they are Oli and you need to take this seriously. You are the pup’s guardian wolf. You need to be prepared when the pup is born. Miranda came all this way. You need to make time to spend with her. I’m sure your mate can take care of the pup,” Xavier says.

I notice something flash in Miranda’s eyes as she steps closer to Xavier. “Xavier, it’s fine. Oli is right. We have time and it’s not like Evelyn is having the pup tomorrow.” Miranda pulls something from her pocket and offers it to me. It’s a necklace with a large pink stone. I take it in my hand but make no move to put it on.

“This is a locator stone. I want you to wear this. It will allow me to come to you when you call out to me” she says. “Don’t you dare to put that f**king necklace on. Something isn’t right Oli. Last time she was here I felt no deceit, but right now my wolfie senses are screaming at me. I know you can feel it too,” Danica says. She’s right. I do feel it like spiders crawling on my skin.

“I really appreciate that Miranda. I’m not much of a jewelry wearer, but if I leave the pack I’ll make sure I put it on.” “Don’t be ridiculous Oli put it on now. This isn’t about fashion. It is for your safety. Do you know what it would do to your mother if something happened to you,” Xavier asks.

Miranda places her hand on his arm and I find myself angry on Evelyn’s behalf. A low growl escapes me and Miranda immediately drops her hand to her side. My eyes move between her and Xavier. A hundred questions flit through my mind but the one that is playing on repeat is did Xavier only find and mate my mother to create the midnight wolf. I’m not that angry child that wouldn’t care if she suffered anymore. I don’t want that for her. I hope to the goddess I’m wrong.

“It’s fine Oli, as long as you wear it when you leave the pack” she says. “Of course, now I’m sure you have important things to take care of and Xavier needs to check on–his pregnant mate.” I try to keep the accusatory tone from my voice but I fail miserably. “Oli, I think you are misunderstanding my relationship with Xavier” Miranda says. “I hope so because I’d hate to see my pregnant mother betrayed by her fated mate.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. I love your mother. I would never betray her. She is only here for you, Oli.” “That’s a big fat f**king lie,” Danica says. I fight the urge to say what Danica just said in my head. I simply nod, and they turn walking down the hall toward the stairs. I quickly knock on Connor’s office door and push it open before he tells me to come in. Both Connor and Becca’s eyes snap to mine. Connor’s eyes are black until he sees it’s me.

When we pull off the road in the same place we did last time, I smile to see Liam from between the trees.

How did he know we were coming? “Amethyst told him. She can talk to his Lycan,” Della says, answering the question I hadn’t voiced. I step out and unstrap her. When we come around the car, Liam looks like he can’t believe his eyes.

“She is beautiful. She looks like Lorraine. She is yours and Ace’s pup?” “She is. Della, this is Liam. Liam, this is my daughter Della.” He reaches out, and she places her little hand in his. “He is going to lose his mind. I

didn’t tell him she reached out to my beast. He has no idea she exists,” he says. “Well, let’s go introduce her to her grandpa.”