Winter Rejected By One Alpha Love By Another One
Chapter 16

Irving storms into Morlock's office. "You bastard you lied to me. Your daughter isn't pure. She has screwed most of the young men in my damn pack. Taffy can't even produce a damn pup." Irving yells.

Morlock nods his head. "Hell, I was tricked also. By the woman that I called mate, Taffy, and that damn daughter. I only found out last night Only because I overheard the phone conversation. I didn't mean to deceive you."

Irving is breathing hard "Karma is a b***h. Nicholas has stripped me down to a member. I don't even know if she gave me a rank. Hell, he even took my office. Sabrina has kicked me out of our room. Now the King has summoned me to meet with him the day of the coronation." "Hold up a minute. "Repeat the statement about the King." Morlock sits up in his chair

Irving repeats what he said while looking at him confused.

"That's strange the King wants to speak with me also." He's looking at Irving's concern

"We haven't done anything against the law. At least I know that I haven't" Irving cuts his eyes at Morlock.

Morlock points at him. "Neither have I besides listen to my damn mate's advice."

I guess we'll replace out soon." Irving is looking worried.

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Morlocks his head.

"What is the meaning of this?" Penelope walks into the office screaming "Crystal has re-done the menu. What right does she have?"

Irving cuts his eyes at Morlock

"Yes, I have given her that right and other rights. Since she's over raising Muffy now. That includes the nourishing part You have the title as the Luna. But Crystal will be taken over the house duties of that title. After all, she deserves it. If you have any problems don't discuss them with Crystal, bring them to me. Now that settles that." He points to the door.

"s**t man it seems as if we both are having mate problem" Irving is looking at a pissed-off Penelope storming slamming the door.

"Man if I had a wonderful mate like yours I would be happy as hell. Instead, I'm mated to a conniving wrench." Morlock is looking at a picture that fell off the wall when Penelope slammed the door.

Irving tilts his head looking at him.

****

Shonda is in the backyard finishing her pack duties. Taffy is standing on the patio watching her thinking."Now I know that she'll never stop talking to me. That dumb a*s girl will do whatever I tell her to do." She walks over to Shonda. Shonda sits down "Well Luna, how's everything going?'

"Not as I planned. I need your help" Taffy sits down beside her.

"Okay" Shonda nods her head.

"I have to give Nicholas an heir. Due to my human side having some health issues I can't conceive." Taffy is speaking in a soft sad tone.

Shonda frowns looking at her confused. "I'm sorry to hear that. I'm confused what can I do to help you with that?"

"I want you to sleep with Nicholas and get pregnant. I'll raise that pup" Taffy pats her hand.

"Hell no," an angry voice came from behind the two ladies.

When they turn around they see Blake, Nicholas, and Hayden. Shonda is looking at Blake shaking her head. "I wasn't going to agree to do it." Shonda's shaking her head.

Blake grabs his mate's arm. "Stay away from this trash. I have warned you that I'll reject your a*s so f*****g quick. She has already screwed up Nicholas and Winter's life together. Now she's working on yours."

"It's her decision to make not yours." Taffy spits out, looking at Blake

Blake reaches for Taffy's neck. But Taffy falls to the ground trying to duck him.

Nicholas walks closer. "Get this in your head. I never wanted nor will I have a baby with you. I would never lay with you or any other woman that I don't have feelings for. So give it up. Go get your hair, nails, or something done. Hell, you can't represent my pack at the palace looking like that. You look like shit." He walks away.

"Stay the hell away from my mate." Blake still has Shonda's arm, as they are walking behind Nicholas.

Taffy is patting her uncombed hair. "what's wrong with my hair and the way I look?" she mumbles.

When Nicholas walks inside the house. He's met by Irving. He had gone to the bank after leaving Morlock's. "What the hell did you do with my money?"

Nicholas doesn't stop walking. "That wasn't your money. That money belongs to the pack. Since I'm the Alpha I'm the one that has full control over those accounts. You were so busy destroying my life that you forgot about that little detail. But at least you have your personal investments to live off of. Is there anything else?"

"Damn it son' I'm your father. At least look at me" Irving yells

Nicholas stops walking and looks at him "The moment that you forced me to reject Winter you were no longer my father. Don't call me son again. Which I have told you before. I hope I don't have to repeat myself. Now if you will excuse me I have something important to take care of."

I take it that you're still trying to replace that b***h" Irving smirks.

Nicholas grabs him by his neck with both hands"Arrgogrant bastard. Don't ever speak about Winter like that again. You only get one warning. Next time, I'll kill you. Sure it will hurt my mother. But she'll live and her next mate will be a hell of a percent better than your a*s is." He's looking into gasping Irving's eyes. "You are a good fighter. But remember I'm better"

"Oh, my" Sabrina mumbles when she walks into the room looking at Irving dangling in the air.

Nicholas releases his hold on him. Irving falls to the floor.

Irving is on the floor trying to catch his breath looking at Nicholas.

Nicholas is walking out of the room with Hayden and Blake is still pulling Shonda behind him.

Sabrina walks over to Irving, looking down at him. "Well, well, well it seems that my son told you. It seems that you might have underestimated Nicholas." She chuckles and walks out of the room.

Irving is finally able to breathe again. He's looking in the direction that Nicholas walked in. "Nicholas has lost his mind" he whispers yelling. he can't believe that his son just choked him. He has forgotten about the money situation.

****

Ace, Bronson, and one hundred warriors meet Winter, Shane, and the others about an hour from the palace. After unwrapping from around their mates the twins ride with them the rest of the way.

The palace finally comes into view. Winter looks over at Shane. "We're home McDreamy"

"I have been here three times. Not once did I know that you lived here. Or that I would be calling it home" He's looking at King Reese, Queen Pilar, Autumn, and Sacha waiting by the door. Shane has met the King and Queen before but not Winter's sister and brother. When the Suv stops he opens the door and steps out. Winter steps out of it and kisses his cheek.. "Welcome home, my love. You're finally where you're supposed to be."

Shane smiles at her thinking "Damn I love this woman."

Autumn and Sacha run to meet them. They hug their sister. "Well, sister your McDreamy is just as handsome as you said. Congratulations on mating" She looked at Shane "Thank you" Shane chuckles

"Congratulations. I'm so glad you're home. Don't leave like that again" Her brother points at her.

Winter laughs "I'll try not to."

Sache looks at Shane. "I'm glad there's another man in the family. Father and I are always outvoted."

Shane is looking at the ten-year boy. "We can't have that"

"Let us through" King Reese chuckles as he and the Queen are approaching them.

Winter hugs her parents. Shane is about to bow but is stopped by Reese. "No need for that son. Come on in. Ethan and Vickilynn will get everyone situated. Let's spend a little family time together before your ceremony.

"Yes sir" Shane is looking at his parents, and Uncle Clay and Ciara walk over to them. Ciara hugs the couple. Autumn and Sache hug her.

"I still can't believe that my sister was able to keep a secret this long" Reese kisses Ciara's forehead.

Ciara gently punches Reese's arm.

They walk into a large formal living room. "Well now. My mate didn't give me a chance to get a word in. Welcome to the family." Pilar hugs Shane. "I'm sorry but my mate seems to have forgotten that you two have to get dressed. So Ace will show you where to change. I'm going with your mate"

Shane looks at Winter, takes her hand, and pulls her into him. He buries his head in her neck and kisses his mark. "See you in a few minutes. Hurry up I don't like being away from you."

Winter runs her hand through his hair. "I don't like being away from you either." She kisses his head.

Her brother and sister are giggling. Everyone else is looking at the couple grinning.

While Winter and Shane are getting dressed for their Mating Ceremony. Everyone else is getting acquainted.

A little over an hour. Shane is standing in the hallway with Gage and Dimitri. He's waiting for Winter. He's a little nervous. Gage and Dimitri are laughing at him.

"Man this isn't your first rodeo" Gage laughs

Dimitri is straightening out Shane's bow tie. "Gage is right, So just calm down."

"True, but this is my first official mating ceremony. When I mated with Jackie, I just announced her as the Luna. But this is different " Shane smiles looking at Winter walking his way.

She wearing a white off-the-shoulder Oscar de la Renta gown. Her hair is pinned up "Wow," Shane mumbles still looking at her.

Winter smiles and mouths "You're so handsome" She's looking at Shane. He's wearing a white Bottega Veneta tuxedo, white shite, and a light gold tie.

He meets her and takes her hands and gives her a peck on her lips "I don't want to mess up your makeup. You look amazing"

"Thank you. You look amazing too" She's looking at her sister waving for them to come on. "It seems that Autumn wants us to hurry up." She laughs as they start walking behind her sister and brother.

Autumn and Sacha are carrying two white candles as they lead them to the balcony. She and Shane look at the yard. It's covered with members of his pack and the royal pack. A microphone is in front of the couple.

King Reese, Queen Pilar, Autumn, and Sacha are standing beside Winter. Cooper and Airel are standing beside Shane. All higher ranks are also on the balcony.

Reese is looking at the crowd in the yard. "Today our future Queen and future King are committing themselves as one in front of you. As we share this special time with them. I just have a few things to say. The Queen and I are delighted that Alpha Shane Atkinson and our daughter have finally joined as one. They have loved each other for years. Now that they are as one no one can ever come between them." He turns to look at Winter and Shane and nods his head.

Shane takes a 6-carat heart-shaped platinum diamond ring out of his jacket pocket. "Winter Pilar Firewalker I accept you as my best friend, my mate, my lover, my Luna, my equal, and my future Queen." He slides the ring on her finger.

"It's beautiful" she whispers. She turns to her sister. Her sister hands her a platinum modern princess cut diamond band with 49 diamonds in it. "Shane Justice Atkinson, I accept you as my best friend, my mate, my lover, my Alpha, my equal, and my future King." She sides the band on his finger.

Shane leans closer to her looking into her eyes."I love you, I'll always protect and cherish you forever Star Eyes"

"As I will you. McDreamy I have loved you since the first time I saw you" Winter places her lips on his. Shane wraps his arms around her and pulls her closer to him.

The crowd is howling and cheering while Winter and Shane are kissing.