My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 26

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Connor POV

Seeing my sister genuinely happy in this place that has caused her so much pain, has warmth spreading through my chest. I often wondered over the years if we would ever get back to the way we were before my mother found Xavier. I hated myself for a long time for my part in her pain. I should have fought harder for her to stay with my father. I should have told her what we were the minute I was told. I should have been a

better brother.

Hearing her tell Della that I call her Oli because we are family felt amazing. We have definitely gotten closer over the years, but hearing her say that felt like the last bit of pain between us was completely washed away. I don’t know if she will ever be willing to live in the pack, but knowing she is my Oli girl again means everything to me. A stern knock on the office door startles me. I turn just in time to see Xavier, my mother, and f**king Bart walk into my office.

“I don’t remember saying enter.” “Connor, now is not the time for semantics. Bart told me you plan on banishing Collette,” Xavier says. “It’s not semantics. I respect you as the former Alpha, Xavier, but you need to respect me as the new Alpha.” “Fine, I apologize for barging in. Actually, Ace and Olivia should leave so we

can discuss Collette” he says.

“No, they won’t be leaving. Olivia is part of the reason that Collette is being banished. They should be here for this conversation.” “Fine then Olivia can stay but this has nothing to do with Ace. He needs to leave,” Xavier says. Before I can growl at his disrespect, Olivia does. Everyone’s eyes move towards her as Ace takes her hand in his. “Olivia what’s going on,” my mother asks. Olivia looks irritated by my mother’s question.

Olivia goes to open her mouth but, thankfully, Bart interrupts. “Alpha Connor, you can’t banish my daughter” Bart says. “I can and I have. She is probably being escorted to the gate as we speak. Kevin is very good at following orders.” “Connor, we need to discuss Collette’s punishment,” Xavier says.

“No, we don’t. My Luna and I both agree it is what she deserves. You appointed me as Alpha because you said you trusted my judgment and abilities. Now the first decision that I’ve made you are questioning me. I am

Alpha now Xavier, not you.”

“I think you are letting your emotions cloud your judgment and being far too harsh,” he says.

“Maybe if you had actually punished such crimes in the past these behaviors wouldn’t have continued. Collette is toxic and a bully. She picks on omegas and I will not allow her to continue to bully pack members

and defenseless pups. My decision is final.”

“Alpha Connor, Collette is my youngest pup and with Candace gone she is all that I have left. Please reconsider the severity of her punishment. I assure you she is sorry and will never say such vile things again,” Bart says. “You mean calling my sister and your daughter’s pup half breeds. Didn’t you tell Kevin that your daughter did nothing wrong by speaking the truth? Maybe you should join her in leaving the pack since you

look down on half-breeds. I am half human after all.”

I swear all the blood drains from his face. I fight the urge to smile as he opens and closes his mouth like a fish out of water. Did he really think that Kevin wouldn’t tell me everything that was said?

“Connor,” Xavier says my name, pulling my attention away from Bart. “I am not happy with Collette or Bart for what they said and they both deserve to be punished, but you are taking this too far, Banishment is a

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punishment reserved for severe crimes,” he says.

“That is no longer up to you, Xavier. I appreciate your advice, but I will not be changing my mind. Bart your daughter was just escorted out of the gates if you would like to join her.” “You won’t get away with this he says. I take a step closer to him and he practically p*sses himself as Cosmo pushes forward. “Are you threatening me Bart?” “Of course not, Alpha. I just meant the pack will never support an Alpha that is so cruel

as to banish a pack member for words that are said in anger,” he says before rushing out of my office.

Olivia POV

As soon as the pathetic ba**ard rushes out of the office, I want to leave right behind him. Evelyn’s eyes have

not left where Ace holds my hand in his. As soon as Xavier suggested that Ace didn’t belong here, I couldn’t stop the growl from escaping my lips if I wanted to. I was glad when that pr*ck interrupted Evelyn, but now

with him gone I can see she is champing at the bit to ask her questions.

“Olivia, why are you and Ace holding hands,” Evelyn asks. “Evelyn, honestly, I’m exhausted after the events of the night and that is none of your business.” I release my grip on Ace to move toward Connor. I wrap my arms around his middle. “Thank you for having my back Connor. You are going to be an amazing Alpha.” He presses a kiss on top of my head. “Always Oli. I love you” he says. “I love you too.” I release him to hug Becca.

I turn back toward Ace, offering him my hand, which he immediately takes. I intend to leave, but Evelyn steps in front of me. “Olivia don’t do this. It’s a mistake. You are meant to be with your mate, not a human. Don’t make my mistakes,” she says. Anger bubbles up inside me and I see red. Before I can think better of it, I slap her across the face. I’m immediately pushed behind Connor’s large frame as a growl shakes the walls.

“Xavier, calm down. Atlas, you will not harm my sister,” Connor says. His voice is authoritative and his aura palpable to everyone in the room. A wave of guilt immediately washes over me. Evelyn is pregnant. I shouldn’t have hit her. I step around Connor and the guilt intensifies as I see the red hand print on Evelyn’s cheek. Xavier is behind her fighting his wolf for control. Evelyn’s eyes meet mine as I take a step closer. “I am sorry, Evelyn. I never should have hit you.” A sad smile spreads across her face.

“It’s alright, Olivia” she says. “Like hell it is. I want her punished for striking the Luna of this pack” Xavier demands. “Mom is no longer Luna and, honestly, after what she just said, I’m surprised, that’s all Oli did to her. She basically just said that everything she had with our father was a mistake. That we were mistakes, so I completely understand Oli’s anger,” Connor says.

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