Once Rejected, Twice Desired (Book 1 of Blue Moon Series)
Once Rejected, Twice Desired Chapter 44

Matt POV

It took me a little over an hour to reach Jade City and replace Francesca's apartment. Of course, there had to be traffic the entire way, making an already miserable trip even worst. The things I did for my pack.

I stood outside Apartment 29, trying to pump myself up for what was behind the door. "Just get it over with, Matt. You're making it more than it has to be. Just knock and take it from there."

I knocked on the door and waited a few seconds before I heard shuffling on the other side.

"Who is it?"

"It's Matthew. Open up, Francesca."

"M-Matthew? What are you doing here?"

s**t, she sounded nervous. I couldn't get her to come with me if she wouldn't open the door. "I've been looking for you, babe. Please open the door so that I can see your face. I just want to know you're okay." Lies. I heard at least three deadbolts disengage before she cracked the door open and peeked out.

"Are you by yourself?"

"Of course I am, I want you all to myself."

She looked apprehensive about letting me in.

On the one hand, I was the Gamma of the pack whose Alpha she thought she had murdered. On the other hand, I was Matthew Stone, and unmarked females could not resist a Stone man. Okay, it was showtime. "Where have you been. I've missed seeing your gorgeous smile around the packhouse." I ran my hands through my hair, making sure that my arms came up just high enough to lift my shirt and flash my abs.

When I noticed her looking, I gave her the brightest smile I could muster before I added, "Can I come in and sit with you for a bit? I just want to spend some time with my favorite girl." I was going to hell for this for sure. She blushed a deep red before she nodded her head and stepped back, opening the door for me.

When I walked in, I noticed that the place was completely bare. Francesca was basically squatting here. There was just a small TV on a milk crate streaming Netflix. Nothing else: no furniture, no decorations, no nothing. This chick was hiding out for sure.

"Sorry it's such a mess. I wasn't expecting any company."

"Don't worry about it, princess. What do you say to a little Netflix and chill? If you go grab some blankets, I can make us a couple of drinks?"

Smile. Francesca bit her lip and quickly nodded her head. "Okay, yeah. That sounds perfect. The kitchen is right around the corner, and I'll be right back." "Don't take too long, okay?"

"Uh-huh... yeah, okay."

I felt terrible for how flustered I was making her. But I was on a time crunch and needed to get this over with. I walked into the kitchen and grabbed two bottles of water from her fridge. I slipped a few extra-strength sleeping pills into one and shook it up, making sure it dissolved completely. There was no way I was going to try and drive all the way back home with some horny chick in my passenger seat. I'd probably crash trying to fight her off me. I then walked back to the living room and waited for Francesca to come back. When she did, she looked like she was changing her mind about me being there.

I guess those couple of minutes being away from me had cleared her mind a bit.

"Matt, it's cool that you came all this way to see me, but I don't think this is a good idea. I think you should-"

I did the only thing I could think of and took off my shirt. Not my proudest moment, but she forced my hand. It was a hot day, and the trip had made me a little sweaty, which, in this case, worked to my advantage.

"Holy f**k!"

"I'm sorry, but it's so hot in here, sweetie. I just need to cool off for a second. I can put this back on if it makes you uncomfortable," I said while waving it in her direction.

Yes, I was fanning my scent straight at her head-on. I was pulling all the stops here.

"If you never wore clothes ever again, I'd be 100% cool with that."

She walked over and ran her hands down my chest and traced my V-line.

I really wanted to puke on her, but I kept my cool. "Let's save that for later. Come over here and sit with me." I took the blankets she was holding and laid them out on the floor. When I sat down, I patted the spot next to me before she shyly walked over and joined me. "This is nice and cozy. Here, I grabbed you some water; you're going to want to hydrate," I told her while passing the bottle over.

Her jaw dropped when she picked up what I was insinuating. For a girl who got around as she did, I was actually surprised.

I brought my bottle to my lips and chugged it down, with Francesca eye-f*****g me the entire time.

She then fumbled with her cap before turning the bottle up and guzzling the contents in one go.

This was going to be easier than I thought.

I smiled at my good fortune, but she took it as an invitation to pounce on me. Before I could fully react, she had straddled my lap and was grinding against me.

Nasty!

I placed my hands on her nonexistent hips and held firm, instantly stopping her dry humping session.

"W-Why'd you stop? I w-was just getting s-started," she slurred.

"I just need to use the restroom real quick. Stay here; I'll be right back."

I rolled over and flipped her over onto her back before I jumped to my feet.

"I l-like it r-rough! You want to tie me up, s-sexy? M-Maybe spank me, I've b-been so b-bad."

I grabbed my shirt from the floor and quickly walked to the bathroom, locking myself in.

Just a few more minutes, and she'd be knocked out, and I could finally go home.

Xander, I don't know how you ever dealt with this chick, but this s**t is not cool.

Have you got her? How long until you're back?

I don't know, maybe an hour? There was traffic on the way here, and the pills haven't fully kicked in yet.

What pills? Wait, you drugged her?

f**k yeah, I drugged her! Was I supposed to put her in a car with me while she was awake? She would be trying to suck me off before we even left the parking lot!

Laughter, Xander, was laughing at me now. I really wanted to kick his a*s.

I'm glad this is all so funny to you. Now I've got to go and get your psychic b***h of an ex in the car without looking like some crazy kidnapper.

I heard even more laughter before I cut him off.

"f*****g Alphas..."

I placed my ear to the door, listening for any sign of life on the other side. When I was satisfied that Francesca was comatose, I opened the door and walked back to the living room only to get a very unwelcome surprise. This chick was totally naked and spread eagle on the blanket.

Her mouth was wide open, and a thin stream of drool was sliding down her face.

"Oh, come on! Can I please catch a f*****g break?"

I opened the front door and looked around to see if anyone was lingering in the parking lot. When it seemed clear, I walked back to Francesca and rolled her up in the blanket like a slutty burrito. I hoisted her up in my arms and carried her to the door, checking

again to see if anyone was around. When I was satisfied that no one would see me and call the cops to report a kidnapping, I rushed over to my car and placed her in the back. I wasted no time before hopping into the driver's seat, starting the vehicle, and speeding

off.

I swear, if this b***h woke up before I made it home, I was burning everything down.

***

Xander POV

I had intended to go out for a run with Alastair, but being pulled into Alaia's dream was a bit distracting. It was so real like it was actually happening. I could still taste her on my tongue, smell her on my body, and feel her in my hands.

I didn't mean to take charge of her fantasy, but I'm a Dom, and it's just what I do. Maybe one day, I would let her take full control, but today was not that day.

I was back in my office when I got the mindlink from Matt that he had found Francesca. Now it was time for me to get things ready for her arrival.

I still wasn't entirely sure what we were going to do with her once she got here, but what I did know what that this was her last stop. She wasn't leaving this place alive; I'd make sure of that.

I had to admit that I never thought things would come to this. Francesca was always obsessive, even before we slept together, but after three years of zero contact, you would think she would move on.

That just shows how crazy she really was, which made her a danger to my pack.

Matt, what's the status of things?

She's passed out in my backseat, and we're on the way back. There's no traffic, so we should be back in a little more than thirty minutes.

When you get here, take her down to the interrogation room. I'll be waiting for you there.

I'm not sure how long it's going to be until she wakes up, man. I gave her three sleeping pills.

I'll wake her up, don't worry about it. See you soon.

When I'd finished with Matt, I linked Kade to come to my office. I was starting to form a plan and needed his help.

He showed up a few minutes later with a huge sandwich and a smile on his face. "One of the new omegas has a thing for me. Every time I see her, she's giving me food. I could get used to this."

"Kade, that's what the omegas do. They cook, or they clean. She's doing her job, not trying to do you."

Kade's face dropped a bit before he shrugged a shoulder and bit into his sandwich.

"So, Matt is on his way back, and I've got an idea of how I need all this to go down. Matt's done his part, and now you're up."

"I'm ready, boss. What's the plan?"

***

Matt POV

I made it back home in record time and pulled my car into the garage. I really didn't want the pack seeing me carrying a body around, even if she was still alive.

I pulled Francesca out the backseat and tossed her rolled-up form over my shoulder before I made my way down to the interrogation room in the basement. When I got there, Xander and Kade were waiting in the hall for me.

"You sure you didn't kill her, man? She looks pretty out of it," Kade stated.

"She was alive when I put her in the car, that's all I know."

Xander stepped up and lifted Francesca's head a bit so he could take a closer look. "She's alive. Let's just strap her into the chair and get started."

I walked in and saw the space was almost empty. There was a table with a bag on top of it in one corner and one chair in the middle of the room.

I propped her up in the metal chair before I remembered.

"So, just an FYI, she's naked under this blanket, guys."

"Why the f**k is she naked, Matt? What happened?"

"Listen! You assholes sent me into the f*****g lion's den with nothing to protect myself. She was suspicious about me being there and was starting to shut down. I took things up a notch, and then she decided to get naked before the pills kicked in and she passed out. I wasn't going to take the time to get her dressed again, so I just rolled her up and brought her here."

"Matt, have an omega bring some sweats or something down here. Kade, get her dressed, then strap her to the chair."

Kade began to protest, but Xander quickly stopped him. "Matt has done more than enough, and she can't see me yet. That leaves you. Just do it."

I walked back upstairs and snagged the first omega I could and asked for the clothes. She brought me a gray sweatsuit before hurrying back to her cleaning. When I got back downstairs, the guys had Francesca lying in the middle of the floor, still wrapped up. I passed the clothes over to Kade, who quickly unwrapped the blanket and shoved Francesca into them. He then lifted her into the chair before securing her ankles, torso, and hands with zip ties.

Xander walked over with a syringe filled with a thick brown liquid and passed it to Kade.

"What's that?" I asked.

"It's wolfsbane. This s**t will absolutely wake her up. Kade, get her started, and I'll be on the other side of the mirror."

Once Xander was out of the room, Kade injected the wolfsbane directly into a vein on Francesca's neck.

Within about ten seconds, she drew in a sharp breath and started screaming at the top of her lungs as the liquid burned through her system. She tried to thrash and kick, but because of the restraints, all she could do was move her head. Her eyes were wild as they darted around the room, trying to take in her surroundings. When they landed on me, realization finally struck, and she knew she had been set up. Kade stepped in front of her, pulling her attention from me before he leaned down to her eye level.

"Rise and shine, Franny. It's time we had a little chat about why you killed Alpha Xander. I'm going to ask you some questions, and if you even think about lying, I'll shoot so much wolfsbane into your body you'll be begging me to kill you. Do you understand me?" Fat tears rolled down her face as she stared up at Kade, wide-eyed and terrified.

"Please, Beta... I did-"

"It's Alpha now! You killed Xander, and now it's my turn to return the favor." He walked over to the table, opened the bag, and pulled out some pliers and a blow torch. He then stood in front of Francesca and lit the flame, running it over the pliers until they were red hot.

When he was satisfied with the temperature, he leaned over her and said, "Let's have a little fun, shall we?" before he clamped down on her middle finger and snapped it in half.

Screams filled the room, echoing off the bare walls. The smell of Francesca's burnt flesh permeated the air and made my stomach roll.

This was going to be a long night.