My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 31

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Olivia POV

I attempt to stretch, but a heavy warm weight is wrapped around me. The events of yesterday come rushing back, and I realize it’s Ace’s arms that are holding me in place. I open my eyes and look toward my sleeping mate. I take the opportunity to truly study his features. He really is the most handsome man I’ve ever seen. His square jaw sports a neatly trimmed beard that makes him look rugged and s*xy. My fingers itch to

scratch my nails through it.

His skin looks like it’s been kissed by the sun. His broad shoulders lead down to muscular arms. If not for his scent, no one would guess he isn’t a wolf. His large muscular frame rivals most of the warriors I’ve seen. A knock on the door has me practically falling out of bed. Ace’s arms tighten around me, stopping me from toppling out. He chuckles, and I wonder if he caught me ogling him.

I’m sure my cheeks are red as a tomato at the thought. Before I can ask him what he is laughing at, the door to the room flies open. Della squeals as she makes her way over to my side of the bed. “Oli, you and Daddy slept in the same bed. Did he hog the covers? Did his snoring keep you awake,” she asks.

This time it’s my turn to laugh. “Snoring, who said I snore,” he asks, propping himself up on his elbow to look down at Della. His expression is one of fake offense. “Daddy, you know you snore. When I’m scared Oli, he lets me sleep with him, and he snores really loud,” she says. “That’s it sweet pea. I’m going to have to bring out the tickle monster since you are spilling all my secrets,” he says. He presses a quick kiss on my temple

before he slides out of bed.

Della squeals again as she runs out of the room with Ace hot on her heels. I can’t stop the smile that spreads across my face. This is our life now. My hot mate and my beautiful daughter. I’m a mother. Excitement and worry flow through me in equal measure. I’m excited to watch her grow and always make sure she knows

how loved she truly is, but what if I screw up? What if she ends up hating me because I’m not her real mom?”

“Don’t you dare think like that. After all you sacrificed for our mate’s and pup’s happiness, do you really

believe she won’t look at you as her mother,” Danica says. The sound of a throat clearing has me looking

toward the door where a very smug looking Rain is standing with her arms crossed. “So would you like to tell

me what happened last night since I just saw Ace running out of this room,” she says. “Nothing, we came

back from the hospital, covered you and Della up, and went to bed.”

A look of disappointment crosses her features. “Rain what did you expect? I’m not having s*x for the first

time in your home.” I immediately close my eyes when I notice her expression morph from disappointment to

shock. She rushes inside the room and climbs up next to me on the bed. “You mean the first time with Ace,”

she says.

“No, I mean the first time I ever have s*x, Rain. I don’t know why you’re acting so shocked. You have only ever

had s*x with Kevin.” “You’re right, but I still don’t understand everything that happened. How did you not

know that Ace was your mate years ago,” she says. I look down at the comforter before I look back into her eyes. “You knew and walked away,” she whispers like it pains her to say it. I give her the short version of

everything that happened.

She pulls me into a hug. “You are so strong, Oli. I don’t know many wolves that could have done that. I hope Ace realizes how lucky he is to have you,” she says. “We’re both lucky. I can feel how much he already cares

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for me. I know in my heart he will never intentionally hurt me, Rain.” “So that’s why you never had sex with anyone else. Even with the rejection, the bond wasn’t broken,” she says.

“I didn’t realize the bond wasn’t broken. All I knew was nothing ever felt right, Rain. You know, I have gone on a few dates over the last five years, but I couldn’t bring myself to give that part of myself to any of them. The closest I came was the guy I went to nursing school with, Brad. I felt like if I just did it I could let go of the

feelings I was holding onto for Ace, but the minute he went to touch me, I felt like I was betraying Ace. At the

time, I felt like a fool after the pain I felt the night before I rejected him.”

Movement out of the corner of my eye startles me. I turn to see Ace stepping into the room. “Rain, do you

think I could have a moment alone with Olivia before we get ready to head to the hospital,” he asks. “Of course,” she says, before giving-me a hug. She leaves closing the door behind her. How much of that

conversation did he just here?

“Olivia, I swear to the goddess, you will never know how sorry I am that you had to feel that pain. You had

every right to give yourself to Brad, and I’m sorry that I stood in the way of that,” he says through gritted teeth.

“So you wish I had given my first time to Brad.” “F**k no. I won’t lie, the thought of another man touching you

makes me want to find him and beat the sh*t out of him. It’s not fair you were stuck in limbo because you

tried to do what you thought was right for me and Della,” he says.

“Ace, I promise you that I’m not sorry you’ll be my first. I’m glad that I didn’t simply get it over with. I know that I won’t be your first, but I sure as hell will be your last and that is what matters to me.” A smile spreads across his face and all traces of the guilt in his expression from a moment ago fade. He reaches out, pulling my body flush with his. “That I can promise you, Olivia. I can also promise you that I now understand that I

have never loved another woman before you,” he says before slamming his lips down on mine.

His lips move against mine creating a delicious friction between us. He deepens the kiss as he moves his hands down, gripping my hips. I moan as he slides his tongue in my mouth, swirling it with mine. When we finally break apart, we are both breathless. I feel the nudge of Connor’s link just as my breathing returns to normal. “Olivia, are you still in the pack,” he asks. “Yes, I plan to check on Amber and Rain is finding out what the pup is this morning. Besides, Ace and I have to discuss our living arrangements.”

“Olivia, I need you and Ace to come to my office as soon as you can” he says. “Is everything alright,” I ask like l We just need to talk,” he says. “S

don’t already know what he wants to meet with me about. “Everything is fine ‘S everything alright,” I ask like I

ure, let-Ace and I get dressed, and we will head to your office.” He groans, and I realize what I just said when

he cuts the link. I can’t help but chuckle.

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