Once Rejected, Thrice Accepted
Chapter 34

Everyone was waiting for us in the living room when we finally made it downstairs. Leo had left early to grab the pill from Draco and when he answered the door, they were all there. He let them in and rushed back up cutting off our fun. I was not about to have an o****m with my brother and grandpa in the dang house. Lucas had gotten a wicked look in his eye, but I shoved him under the shower head and rushed out.

I barely made it into the living room before noticing the most amazing smell. Roast. I haven't smelled that in years. Stopping in my tracks almost sent the guys falling backwards with a shout. Ignoring them my nose started to sniff out the smell. The group must have noticed us with the amount of laughter coming at me sounded like everyone was enjoying the show but my stomach didn't care. It wanted the food in my tummy asap.

"Did someone bring food?" I asked walking into the kitchen to see Allie standing at one of the biggest crockpots I had ever seen. "Is that a roast? Like a red meat roast not the horrible pork one?"

She laughed and nodded. "It is Draco's favorite meal and when he heard about a few things that happened while you were in your heat, he wanted comfort food so here we are. Are you a fan?"

"I've actually only had it once." I moved closer to her and looked at the cooking meat. "Fake mom made the pork one all the time and it was always dry and horrible. But this one time she used beef and it made the whole house smell like a dream." "So, they at least fed you?" Charles asked quietly from the back of everyone. "Maybe we will feed them a few times once they are in my dungeon."

I shook my head. "I only got fed at school, leftover from the pack kitchen when I was cooking, or what I stole. I stole the leftovers of the roast in the middle of the night and ate them in the woods before returning with the bowl and cleaning it up. When she started in on me about stealing their food, I just told her there wasn't any leftovers. After a bit she believed me. Best day ever."

Everyone laughed. I went back to asking Allie a few questions about the roast and how it was cooked. Maybe if the guys like it, I could make it for them. It didn't seem that hard.

"So, while we wait for the sides to finish cooking, I heard you had some questions." Erin spoke up breaking off all the talking.

"Yea. So, I had a dream..." I shrugged. "More like a vision thing and while I was there a voice came to me demanding I ask you about my mother, her family, their legacy, and things of that nature before mentioning that I am the last Alpha female."

"I knew it." Charles grinned. "Your scent when you went into heat was crazy strong. There was no way it would have been like that if you weren't." He smiled before noticing the guy's glares. "And sorry about all that. If it was prolonged, she could have been in a worse situation like without you around her and you saw how the guys were. I wanted you all safe and together."

"I get it. Thanks." Duncan admitted. "But next time you pull that kind of shit I will break your damn nose regardless if you are the King."

Charles nodded while Erin laughed. "I wouldn't stop him. I may be your guard, but I would love to see him do it. Keep you on your toes old man."

"So can you tell me about her?" I interrupted before they got started in on cracking jokes at each other. "The voice mentioned a war had already started and I would be the one to end it saving everyone. So, this is important?"

"A war?" Charles growled. "I thought your old pack hadn't started anything yet. Did you miss something?"

"Hey, I didn't miss anything, nor did I say this war had anything to do with them so back off." I growled feeling a weird power surge forward. Everyone groaned painfully except Charles. "Shit. Was that me?"

"Looks like we better have that talk." Erin huffed before running his hands over his face into his hair. "I wanted your mom to be able to do this especially since it's her family line and you are her daughter, but I haven't exactly told them I found you yet. I wanted to give you some time with me before they all came running to bombard you."

"Thanks for that." I whispered meaning every word of it. "That many strangers might send me off the rails. How about after we have this talk you call them and just mention for my parents to come for a visit with you, mentioning it is something they have to see with their own eyes. I need to start out small."

"Deal."

"Everything is done so make up your plates and let's get this conversation started." Allie beamed putting out sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy, roast, carrots and potatoes that cooked with the roast, and hiding behind her was a freaking cookie cake. I almost asked for dessert first but knew it would be a hard no. Sometimes she was like a wet blanket or a real, caring mother.

I jumped and started freaking out. I squealed wringing my hands together, but I made sure not to rush forward. I knew if I did i would run over my sister-in-law and run off with the crockpot. Not the best idea when I am asking them to believe me when I have visions while talking about childhood abuse.

"Ok, brat. Get your plate first." Draco chuckled, handing me a plate. He didn't have to tell me twice. I skidded back around to the meat to make sure I got a big portion of it but made sure to leave enough space for everything else.

Duncan got us drinks before making his plate. Leo made sure we all had napkins and Lucas made sure I didn't drop any of the food from my plate. I kept doing happy dances as I took in my fill. I am pretty sure my mouth was bigger than my stomach, but the guys promised they would finish my plate if needed.

After everyone was seated with everything, they needed I dived in. I knew I wouldn't pay much attention to anything Erin had to say if I didn't fill my stomach first. She was a hangry bitch right now.

"Ok." I said after demolishing my food. I had to take a few deep breaths with how full I was. "I am.... ready."

"Glad to know you're eating skills run in the family." Erin laughed, showing me his empty plate and a few pieces stuck in his beard.

"Allie, dear, this was amazing. You and Draco can visit any time if it includes you showing my wife some of your recipes."

Allie beamed and nodded." Well of course. We will be wherever Gemma is. She is our sister. So if she is there so are we."

I choked on air. "What?"

Draco's face grew serious. "No matter if you stay on at this pack as the rightful Luna or move to the royal grounds to train as one of the guards. We are going with you. Family sticks together and I just found you. No way are you getting away." "Damnit, Draco." I growled as tears landed on my cheeks. "I freaking love you and you, Allie. Let me get through this conversation with Erin before I call dibs on a bear hug."

I looked around the room as everyone finished off their plates and it finally hit me. I had a family. I had a family here. I didn't need to travel anywhere to meet blood family I've never met. I didn't have to try to be something I wasn't so that they would love me or for me to fit their mold of me. I could just be me and I had enough love in this room. I had nonjudgmental, Loyal, and free love.

"Well, there really is so much to know about your mother." Erin spoke jerking me out of my thoughts. "Her birth pack was 'The Red Crested Alpha's' which was founded by one of her very distant relatives. She was meant to be the next Alpha of the pack but found her Mate, my son, on their way to help another pack out. Her parents pushed her to stay and still take over as it had always been, but she wanted something different. She never wanted to be the Alpha and neither did her wolf. Her parents rarely spoke to her after that and blamed her for being weak when you were lost to us." He shook his head.

"I've never heard of that pack." I admitted with a shrug. Although to be honest I don't know most packs by name.

"You wouldn't." Charles responded tightly. "We took them out a few years after you were lost to us. It was a savage pack that only respected strength and power. Once you were lost and everyone put everything into looking for you they jumped at the chance to attack. They thought the royal family weak for helping search for a child that wasn't ours. They messed with the wrong upset family and guard."

"Your mother finally let her true strength show to help us end them." Erin got choked up. "She...She had to kill her own parents after they injured your father and grandmother enough that we were scared we might lose them both."

"What?" I slammed my fist on the table. "Why is it so hard for family to treat their family right? It's disgusting."

Duncan rubbed my leg purring lightly so that only I could hear. Moonlight calmed instantly. I wanted to fight it but didn't. Knowing my mates that would be a waste of a good fight.

"Ok, so I am calmer." I sighed. "Now what is their legacy if they are dead?"

"I will answer that." Charles raised his hand and sat up in his seat straight. "Your great great times like a hundred grandfather on your mother's side saved one of our Goddess's favorite children from hunters and again from a rival pack. The goddess showed him favor and turned him into an Alpha. She told him all his righteous children should be Alphas and will have the power to see through others pretty words to replace the truth of who they are." "What?"

"You are a walking, talking lie detector."