My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 15

151 Won’t Go Back

Olivia POV

Waking up in my own bed in my own room is surreal. I was so exhausted after Connor and Becca left last night, I took a quick shower and slid under the covers. I was out in seconds. Now I need to get myself around and head to the grocery store. After I have some breakfast, I plan to do some research on my computer for online classes. All these years, I believed I would follow in my father’s footsteps in advertising, but after

seeing him in the hospital, I really think I want to be a nurse.

Seeing my father in the hospital surrounded by people intent on saving him stirred something inside of me. I slide out of bed and grab a pair of ripped jeans and my favorite worn Star Wars t–shirt. I can’t help but smile when I think about what my brother said last night about me being a nerd. For a moment it felt like nothing had happened between us. I miss spending time with Connor, but seeing him makes all the pain of losing my

dad come to the surface.

I know it’s not his fault, but I just need some time. Once I’m showered and dressed, I head downstairs. I grab the mail that the neighbor had been collecting and look through it. I’ve never been so grateful that my parents insisted I learn to balancè a checkbook because, right now, it’s going to come in handy. I go to the fridge and throw out the few items that were left. Grabbing my keys, I head for the door. Anger flashes in my belly when I

throw open the door to find Evelyn and Xavier standing on the porch.

“Why are you here? I’m not going back. If you make me, I’ll just keep running away” I say before they can even speak. “Olivia, we just want to talk,” Evelyn says. “I was just on my way out. I don’t have time to talk to either one of you.” “Olivia, this is important,” Xavier says. “Fine, we can talk on the porch. I don’t want either of you in my home.” Hurt flashes in Evelyn’s eyes, but I can’t bring myself to care. I take a seat on the glider chair

while Xavier and Evelyn sit on the swing.

Everything in me wants to scream they have no right, but I tamper down my anger. My mother and father used to sit on that swing at night after they thought we went to bed. They would talk about the smallest things but every time I heard them I knew I wanted the same thing one day. “Olivia, I’m sorry about yesterday. I wanted you to tell me what happened, so I could show you that I had your back. I knew exactly who was to blame, but I needed you to trust me enough to tell me your side,” Xavier says.

“Why would you ever think that I would trust you? You destroyed my family. Besides, I don’t need you to have my back. You are not my father, and you will never be.” “Olivia, we have all made mistakes,” Evelyn speaks as she takes Xavier’s hand in hers. “No we haven’t, Evelyn. My father and I made no mistakes. The selfish choices you made is what brought us here. Why can’t you just leave me alone? Haven’t I been hurt enough by

your actions?”

“Oli, you are my daughter. No matter how angry you are at me, I love you. You’re right that I made many mistakes, and I’m so sorry for the hurt I’ve caused you. For the hurt I caused Charles. I’m begging you, Oli, to forgive me. I know it will take time,” she says. “No, I won’t forgive you. I might forgive Connor because dad told him to go, but I’ll never forgive you. You made your choices, and now I’m making mine. If this is why you

came then I think it’s time you leave.”

She sobs and Xavier pulls her into his arms. “Olivia, your mother loves you. I know you’re angry, and you have every right to be, but hurting her is not going to bring Charles back,” Xavier says. “You don’t get to say my dad’s name. You are the reason that all of this happened. Now I want you both to leave and never come back.”

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Go Back

“We can’t do that Oll,” Evelyn says. “My hame la Olivia, You should know you named me. You’ve lost the right to call me Ol

Olivia, wolves have all kinds of rules. One of them is that if you aren’t part of a pack you are considered a rogue and fair game to other wolves” Xavier says. “I’m not going back to the pack.” “We won’t force you, Olivia, to live there, but we need you to join the pack, so your scent will show you are protected. If you do this you’ll only have to return for mandatory meetings or if you need to let your wolf run,” Evelyn says.

“So are you saying there are other wolves here that aren’t part of the pack?” “Yes, Olivia. Many wolves don’t want to have to answer to an Alpha, so they become rogues. You aren’t safe without the pack scent. Your mother and I know there is nothing we can say that will get you to agree to come back with us willingly, but for your safety if you don’t agree, you will leave me no choice,” he says. “Are you threatening me, Xavier?” “You may not care for me, Olivia, but despite what you think, I care about you. Your safety is mine and your mother’s priority, so you can take my words anyway you like,” he says. “Xavier,” Evelyn says. “So if I do this, joining the pack thing you leave me alone.” “Unless there is a threat and all pack members are called back, then yes, we will leave you to live in peace. I do hope in time you will change your mind about forgiveness,”

Evelyn says.

“Fine, I’ll join the pack, but that’s it.” Danica whimpers and I hate the sadness she feels. “Connor mentioned me being able to come to the pack to let Danica run. If I do that, will you try to talk to me?” “No, as much as it breaks my heart, we will honor your wishes, Olivia” Evelyn says. “Alright, when will we do whatever it is to make me part of the pack.” “We will have the ceremony in two days. Until then, I will have Kevin following you everywhere,” Xavier says.

“That isn’t necessary, and you never said anything about a ceremony.” “Whether you want to be or not, you are part of the Alpha family Olivia. It requires that we have a ceremony to welcome you to the pack. As far as you having a guard, it is necessary unless you want to return to the pack until your ceremony,” Xavier says. Anger pulses through me but I push it back. I just have to get through this stupid ceremony, and then I can get on with my life.

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