My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 35

35 My Pup

Olivia POV

As we make our way back toward Amber’s room, a scent I had hoped not to smell again invades my nose. I scoop Della up and make my way toward the door. As soon as I’m outside, I can hear raised voices. I debate whether to take Della back to the pack house or go inside. “The two of you can leave. I have my family right here,” Amber says.

I smile knowing they need to see that we are her family. Della and I, the ones they feel, are half-breeds. I push

the door open. When I step inside, all eyes turn toward me.

I cross the room to stand next to Ace, who wraps his arm around me. “Why is she holding my pup,” Candace

says through gritted teeth. “She is Ace’s mate which means she is also Della’s mom, now. I’m not sure why

you care since you left to be with Alpha Roman,” Amber says. Candace opens her mouth but shuts it just as

quickly.

“I believe that Amber told you both to leave. Honestly, I’m not sure why my brother thought it was a good idea to allow you into the territory, because your mother has made it perfectly clear that neither of you have been kind to her. So you can either leave on your own or we can have the guards come escort you out of pack

lands.” “Who the hell do you think you are? You aren’t even part of this pack.”

“Wrong, you two aren’t part of this pack anymore. You left to become Roman’s Luna and you have been banished. I’ve been part of this pack since I was seventeen. Now it’s time for you both to leave. Amber needs

to rest.” The door opens and two guards step inside. “Please escort Candace and Collette out of the territory.”

“You have no authority rogue. This isn’t your family. That is my mother and my pup. Despite what he’s told you, Ace will always want me. He will always love me. You are just a fill in since he can no longer have me,” Candace says. A low growl fills the room. My heart starts to race when I realize I not only heard the growl but

felt it. “How dare you growl at me? I am a Luna,” Candace says, assuming I’m the one that growled.

“You aren’t the Luna here. Now it’s time for you to leave.” “Fine, I’ll leave, but I’m taking my pup with me,” she

says. “I’m not your pup anymore,” Della says, and I swear her voice is deeper. The room goes completely quiet.

“You don’t mean that, Della” Candace says, taking a step toward us. “Yes, I do. Mommies don’t leave.

Mommies are nice and make you feel special. Oli is my mommy.” I motion to the guards as I hold Della a little

tighter.

The guard grabs Candace and drags her toward the door. “This isn’t over, Della is my pup,” she says. This

time it is me that growls. She will touch my pup over my dead body. When the door closes, Ace reaches for

Della. “I’m so sorry,” Amber starts to say, but I reach for her hand. “You have nothing to be sorry for. My

brother, however, needs a swift kick in the a** for letting them into the pack.” “Mommy said a bad word again,”

Della says.

I look back at Della but it’s the fear in Ace’s eyes that has me moving toward him. “Della, why don’t we go see

Aunt Becca?” I turn back to Amber. “We will be back later to check on you, but if you need us you let the

nurses know to call Ace. I don’t care what time it is, Amber, you call.” “Why do I feel like you care more about me than my own daughters really do,” she asks. I lean down and hug her. “Blood does not make family.”

Della and Ace hug her before we head back to the pack house. I’m grateful when no one stops us as we make our way back to Connor’s office after we drop Della off with Melissa, who I really like. I knock and a few

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seconds later a disheveled looking Becca opens the door. I smirk at her and her face flames red.

“If you’re busy, we can come back later.” “No, come in. We were just having an argument,” she says. I raise my eyebrows. “Fine, we were making up after an argument,” she says. I follow behind her and Ace closes the door. “Why were you arguing?” “She gave me hell for letting Collette and Candace step foot into the pack. I’m sorry Oli, Ace. I let the past cloud my judgment. I thought about the pain of losing dad. I thought about how angry you were and how you could have sent me away before I got to say goodbye, but you didn’t. I let myself believe they actually cared about what was happening to Amber,” he says.

I hate the pain and sadness I see in my brother’s eyes. I round his desk and lear down to wrap my arms around his neck. “Now how am I supposed to yell at you for letting b**ch one and b**ch two into the pack when you apologize before I get the chance.” He laughs as he squeezes me tighter. “Connor, I understand why you did what you did, but Candace made a comment while being dragged away about taking Della. I can’t lose my pup,” Ace says. I release Connor to turn back toward Ace. “She will never take our pup,” I say my voice

a mix of mine and Danica’s.

He pulls me into his arms and a wave of guilt washes over me. Candace has left him and Della alone for a year. Now that he has found me, she wants Della. Why does she care that I’m in the picture? She obviously doesn’t love Ace or Della. What is her problem? Is she really this petty to try and hurt Ace for moving on?

“Olivia” Ace says my name and, by the tone, I don’t think it’s the first time. “I’m sorry I didn’t hear what you said.” “Tell me what you were just thinking about so hard that you didn’t hear me while I’m holding you in my

arms,” he says.

“Why does she all of a sudden want Della? Is it because we are mates? Does she still want you or does she just not want you with me?” Lust and anger swirl in his eyes as he pulls my body flush with his. “I don’t give a f**k what her problem is. You are mine, Olivia. I’m never letting you go” he says. A throat clearing has Becca giggling. I turn in Ace’s arms to face Connor.

“As glad as I am that you two are mates, you are still my little sister, so let’s keep it PG in my presence,” Connor says. “Really, after the number of times, I’ve caught you and Becca. It’s payback time.” Becca giggles again and Connor has the good sense to look embarrassed.

“Anyway, I assure you both that she has no right to Della. Xavier is meticulous when it comes to pack paperwork. Before Candace left, he ensured she would not be able to return for Della if she abandoned her. I have the document she signed giving up her right to claim her,” he says. A feeling of relief washes over me

and I can feel Ace relax behind me.

“Now I know you two plan on returning to Oli’s home for a couple of weeks, but we have just finished

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