My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 70

Cassandra POV

“I don’t know if I can deal with that whiny b**ch for another month. If I didn’t need to make sure she ate and drank for the health of the pup, I’d put her to f**king sleep so I wouldn’t have to pretend I’m as pathetic as she is. I still can’t believe that Xavier chose that mutt over me.”

“I didn’t truly want him, but I was still a better choice than that f**king she–wolf that mated with a weak human. I still don’t understand how Olivia was chosen as a guardian wolf. She is a f**king half–breed.” “Mistress, why don’t you just let me deal with Evelyn? Use a shimmer spell to turn me into a small child. She is gulible enough to trust a child without question,” Nicholas says.

“For now, I’ll continue to deal with her, but it’s a promising idea for the future if she continues to get on my nerves. Thank you pet. Come to my room tonight, and I’ll reward your willingness to please me.” He smiles before leaving my room. Goddess, they are all so easy. It doesn’t take much to get a man to do as you please. Praise, s*x, and promises of power, and they are all ready to get on their knees to do your bidding.

Nicholas has somewhat of an excuse because he is weak and spelled, but Xavier and William were supposed to be these strong Alphas. They were just as easy to manipulate. They both wanted different things but were more than willing to give me what I wanted for different reasons. Xavier wanted to be loved. Some memories

of a childhood that never happened had him wanting to hold me close since William was a heartless ba**ard.

William, on the other hand, wanted to use me for s*x and power. He thought I was really in love with him.

Don’t get me wrong, the s*x was good, but he meant nothing to me. He was another pawn in my plan, and he actually believed I would make him king. I can only imagine the torture he endured before Xavier finally ended him. The only one that I couldn’t get to follow me around like a little puppy was Hudson.

I remember the one and only time I approached him about being more than just friends before I realized that wolfless b**ch was his mate. I had the persuasion powder and even that couldn’t get him to give into lust.

Flashback

I make my way to Hudson’s office. I’ve decided if he is willing to take me as a chosen mate and make me his queen, I won’t have to follow through with my plan. It only makes sense that our pup will be one of tremendous power. I’m a powerful witch and he is a Royal Lycan. I knock on the door and push it open.

Hudson lifts his head from his papers and smiles at me at first. Then I watch him take in my outfit and the smile quickly fades.

“Cassandra, why are you dressed like that to come to my office,” he asks. I ignore the irritation I hear in his voice and shut the door behind me. I’m wearing a white silk nightgown. “I wanted to make a proposal and I thought you would like it.” He sits back in his chair and motions to the chairs in front of his desk. I want to round the desk and sit in his lap, but instead I take the chair he motioned to. “Hudson, I’ve been thinking. I know that Lycans can live hundreds of years before finding the mate, the goddess destined for them.”

“I know how difficult it is to want that connection but be denied it. My beloved was a wolf who rejected me because I’m a witch.” I see sympathy flash in his eyes, but I ignore it. “I propose you take me as your chosen mate. I can bear you many children and, if we are lucky, one might be the next Queen of Werewolves. Imagine the power we would have. No one would dare come against us. I would be a good mate. I find you handsome and would enjoy pleasing you, my King.”

I go to stand intending to round the desk, but a low growl has me retaking my seat. “Hudson” I start to say, but he raises his hand to silence me. “Cassandra, you are a beautiful woman, and I’m flattered that you would even consider becoming my chosen mate, but I’ve found my fated mate. Lorraine is my mate,” he says. He can’t be serious. The wolfless b**ch who isn’t fit to clean his room is his mate.

Hell, if I didn’t need Augustus to deal with the wolves so I can focus on Evelyn and the midnight wolf, I’d already have wiped the council out, but for now I’ll pretend he is still important to the wolf kingdorn. Now that William’s dead, I’ll tell him he can even become king once we finally eliminate Hudson. He’ll jump at the chance to finally end the mighty king. When we reach the large wooden door, the guard knocks twice before pushing it open for me.”

When I step inside, I smile. Augustus is already on his feet and moving toward me. “Cassandra, to what do I owe this unexpected visit,” he says, reaching for my hand. “I have some interesting news to share with you.” “The guard said you were saying there is a threat to the council,” he says.

“It seems Lorraine’s pup didn’t die with the wolfless b**ch. In fact, he is a Lycan.” His eyes darken, and he leads me over to a large couch. “Where is this Lycan” he asks. “He lives in the Red Rose pack. Up until recently, they believed he was human.” “Ace Morris” he says the name like a prayer. “Yes, not only has his Lycan awakened, but he and his mate have managed to convince Hudson to leave the barrier.”

“How could he possibly get through? You yourself are the one that created the barrier to keep Hudson in. It was better than a quick death,” he says. “I don’t know, but something powerful had to help him move through the barrier because it’s still in place. We can’t let him undo all we have done, Augustus. He isn’t worthy of ruling over the wolves. Now that William is dead, I think you should become King. We have waited long enough.” “William is dead, how he asks.

“We were trying to see exactly what Hudson and Ace knew. I was able to keep myself hidden with the shimmer spell but he was caught. There were to many of them to save him” I say as a tear rolls down my cheek. “There, there, my child. We will make this right. I will take Gregory and Omar with me to the pack. I will not let William’s sacrifice be in vane. It’s time we finally kill the king,” he says.