My Promised Rejection (Olivia and Ace) novel Chapter 73

Hudson POV

As soon as that ba**ard steps out of the office, I turn to Connor. “Augustus and Gregory aren’t going to let this go. They have tasted power and, despite the reason all of this started, they want to keep it. They may not be able to take me on directly, but they will rally the support of other packs. If you have alliances, Connor, now is the time to call them. Explain the situation without telling them about Della. I will speak to the Alphas if they want proof that I’m alive and well.”

“Invite them here if you need to, but make sure it is Alphas you trust. It is time the kingdom was taken back into the rightful hands of the Royal Lycans and not for my own rule, but my sons.” I watch Ace stiffen beside me. I know this is a lot for him. Thinking he was human all his life, then finding out he is a Lycan and now learning he is to be king. It would be a lot for anyone. I will be there with him every step of the way.

“He is the rightful king now and someday my granddaughter will be the ruler of all supernaturals. I will no longer allow a few selfish wolves to take away my son’s birthright or the kingdom’s rightful leader. I was complacent but no more.”

“I will make the calls. What about my mom? You said you know where she is,” Connor says. “I do know where she is. Cassandra has taken her to what is left of the castle that used to be the Royal Lycans home. The last place I was truly happy as Amethyst said.” My thoughts go to the beautiful red head, which is my second chance at happiness. “I know you’re all worried, but Evelyn is safe until she delivers the pup. Cassandra will not do anything to jeopardize the pup. I’m going to need at least a week to prepare Della.”

“What do you mean to prepare Della? You can’t expect her to fight the witch. She is powerful, dad. Even if Della has powers, she is only a child,” Ace says, his voice laced with concern. I turn to face my son. “Ace, Della is more powerful now as a pup than Cassandra will ever be. I know you are worried about her safety, but she won’t be going alone.”

“You, me, my men, and Olivia will be with her. We will protect her just as she will protect us. We will leave in one week to bring Evelyn home and end that evil b**ch.” I can see he is torn, and I understand why. I remember feeling the same way when Cassandra led Lorraine away. I believed I was doing the right thing at the time, and it nearly destroyed me to lose them, but this is different: Della is already showing how powerful she truly is with each passing day.

Despite all that, she is his pup no matter her powers. As a father, his job is to protect her. I move forward, placing my hands on his shoulders. “We will protect her with our lives, Ace. She is my grandpup and I plan on getting to watch her grow into the beautiful, powerful young woman she is meant to be.” He nods, but I can still see he is struggling with his pup being anywhere near Cassandra.

“Ace, why don’t we go find our girl? I bet you’ll feel better if you talk to Amethyst. Besides, I’m sure Waylen is losing his mind about his new mate,” she says and I chuckle. “He is actually being a really good boy” I say, and he growls. “F**k you Hudson. I’ve been patient. I want my mate now,” he growls. “I’m happy for you, dad. Mom would be too. Amber is a really good woman who had a sh**ty first mate and sh**tier pups. I think the goddess is making up for all that by making you her second chance. Go get your mate,” Ace says.

I pull him in for a hug and do the same to Olivia. Hell, I even round the desk and hug Connor and Becca. After all, I consider them my family now too. I swear I don’t remember being this nervous with Lorraine, but maybe that’s because I was young. I thought nothing could go wrong when you found your mate. I thought we had all the time in the world. I push thoughts of the past from my head and make my way down the long hallway.

When I reach the steps, the scent of honeysuckle is faint, but it surrounds me. I make my way down the stairs and the scent gets stronger with each step. When I step into the kitchen, my smile fades when I find my mate sitting on the floor with Della in her arms. I round the counter and fall to my knees at her side. She gasps, and before she can stop me I pull them both onto my lap. Della giggles, but my mate still hasn’t said anything.

Tears roll down her cheeks and I wipe them away with my thumb. “Now as much as I want to know everything about you, my Lycan wants his mate. Will you accept us Amber? Will you be the first and only woman to ever wear my mark?” She looks at me confused, but instead of asking questions or answering, she bends down and presses a kiss on my lips. F**k, I hope I don’t embarrass myself because a kiss already has my c**k standing at attention.

She pulls back and her eyes meet mine again. “I accept our bond Hudson. I want you to make me yours. I want you to mark me and I want to mark you,” she says. My heart pounds against my chest. She accepts our bond. I never thought I would know what it was to have a complete bond. I fight the tears that threaten to fall I will spend every day making sure she is never sorry for accepting our bond, for accepting me.