Winter Rejected By One Alpha Love By Another One
Chapter 19

On the ride home all Irving talked about was Winter still being Nicholas's mate. Finally, Nicholas had to tell him to shut the hell up. Taffy looked out the window all the way home. Sabrina and Nicholas would talk to each other every once in a while. When they returned to the pack Taffy is met by some members carrying her luggage out to her car. Sh believe that Nicholas is sending her away. Especially now that Winter is mated to Shane. She glances over at Nicholas. He's standing across from her on the

other side of the door with his arms folded. "Nick think about this. I'm your mate now." She yells "No Taffy your not. I only marked you for Winter's sake. Because I didn't want her to feel any more pai end." Nicholas doesn't look at her. He's looking out the door at a member closing the trunk of Taffy's Irving walks over to Taffy "You and your damn mother lied about your a*s being a virgin. You can't eve Taffy raises her eyes looking at Irving. "Then I want my damn pack back"

Nicholas smirks, looking at her shaking his head

"Sorry little girl. But you couldn't keep your part of the deal." Irving laughs then he walks over to Nicholas Nicholas looks at him "You have done enough damage already. Winter, Shane, and I are not your conc "Nicholas Forrester this isn't over." Taffy yells

"There isn't anything either of you can do to hurt me. But can you say the same?" Nicholas points at t Taffy runs out of the door. Irving is just standing there staring at his son.

"Bye deal Luna" Sabrina waves at her laughing.

any of your damn tricks. As far as Winter not being my mate. I can't and don't accept that. Wilder and I are still connected to her and Rieka. That will never ur time here is up"

a pup, so your damn services are no longer needed."

We need to discuss how to get you and Winter mated again."

handle this my way." Then he looks at Taffy." Whatever of yours is left I'll have it sent to you. Leave now."

"Now leave my territory or become a prisoner. It's your choice."

"Blake and Hayden I need to see you in my office." Nicholas looks at Irving again. He sees the way Irving is looking. "Remember what I said. I know that look and I don't like it one damn bit. Leave Winter and Shane alone. This is my problem to deal with. Even if it is from your doing."

Blake and Hayden look at each other. Hayden leans over to Blake. "What in the hell happened at that coronation?"

"I take it that he saw Winter with Alpha Shane Atinkson. I guess it didn't turn out well. Since he's here "My damn mate has mated with Shane Atinkson." He turns to look at them "Yep you heard me right. O "That was quick as hell" Blake yells looking at him

e isn't with him" Blake closes the door.

ople, Shane Atkinson. Damn it. You should have seen those two together. It made me and Wilder mad as hell." Nicholas kicks his desk.

Nicholas shakes his head repeatedly. "You think. It happened after Taffy's f*****g r**e s**t. It caused Winter some pain, that's what the twins said. No wonder she wouldn't answer my damn calls." "What were the twins doing there? I thought that only Alphas and future Alphas were the only ones that were invited." Hayden is looking at Nicholas confused.

"You two are going to love this s**t. It seems that Harper and Parker are the Royal Beta and Delta" Nicholas points at the two of them.

They are looking at him as if he has two heads. Blake stands up. "That means that Winter is the new Queen."

"Yes, my beautiful Cuddle Bug is Winter Firewalker the new Queen." Nicholas nods his head. "There is one more thing It doesn't go outside this room. That's an order." He narrows his eyes looking at the two men. "Sure" Hayden and Blake nod in unison.

Nicholas smiles. "Winter is carrying my pup"

"Are you sure?" Hayden yells

"Oh, yea that's why Wilder has been acting weird. He knew and wanted to be close to Rieka. But I don't want anyone to know about it. That greedy a*s so-called father of mine will do anything to replace a way into the palace." Nicholas is still smiling thinking about Winter carrying his pup.

In the den, Irving is drinking whiskey and pacing. "I can't believe this shit. No wonder her a*s was so f*****g arrogant. But why didn't she tell Nicholas who she was?"

"Probably because of power-hungry bastards like you." Sabrina chuckles. "You showed your true greedy a*s color. I'm glad she didn't say who she was. At least now you can't worm your a*s into the palace and do something stupid."

"Listen here, woman. We have to come up with something to get our son his true mate back." Irving points at her.

Nicholas walks into the room "You don't seem to comprehend what I said. You'll sit on your damn a*s and won't do a damn thing"

Irving smirks ."You can't tell me what to do"

The next thing Irving knows he's pinned against the wall with Nicholas's hands around his neck. Nicholas is looking into Irving's eyes "If you do anything regarding Winter and Shane I'll kill you." Nicholas is choking him. Irving nods his head. Nicholas drops him to the floor and walks away

Irving is looking at him and lets out a low growl.

"Don't be stupid." Nicholas turns to look at him ."I can kill you before you finish shifting."

Irving sits up on the floor and takes a deep breath. "Okay, this little fight is over with."

Sabrina is looking between the two of them. She scratches her head wondering "If Nicholas could really kill Irving."

****

Taffy runs into the house crying and screaming her parent's name. Morlock is standing in the doorway of the den looking at her. Penelope runs over to her. "Honey what's wrong" Then she sees the luggage being brought in by some members. "Oh, I see" "Nicholas sent me home." Taffy jumps up and down. "Can you believe he did this to me?"

Penelope hugs her. "I should have known that he'll pull something like this. I saw the way he was looking at Winter and how concerned he was when she was fighting. But don't worry mommy is here. We'll get you back in that house with your mate."

"No, you won't. Stay the hell out of it. Just look at it as a lesson learned. We have done enough damage. After all, she can't give him an heir to take over the pack. She isn't any good to any mate now. Does that remind you of someone else?" Morlock looks at the stairs at Crystal and Muffy walking downstairs. He smiles "I've been waiting on you two. The Scramble game is already set up. Let's see if you can beat us tonight my little princess." Morlock met them at the bottom of the stairs."I can't believe you two are still up. But I'm glad that you waited up for me.

Taffy is looking at her father, her sister, and Crystal. "Just what has been going on in my absence?"

Penelope is looking at Crystal as if she can kill her. "It's a long story. Come to my room. We have all night to come up with something. I also have to replace a way to get rid of her a*s"

Taffy is still looking toward the den but is walking upstairs. "I wasn't gone that long."

****

The next morning Winter and Shane finished eating breakfast. He's carrying her on his back to the royal examination room waiting on Dr. Hackle. Shane is so excited about finally being a father.

Teresa, the nurse has already had Winter undress, urinate in a cup, and is now on the exam table. Shane is standing beside her. He sees that Winter is talking to Rieka and that she's looking confused. "Win we have a problem. Our mate isn't going to be happy about it. That's not right I should have said mad as hell" Rieka is talking softly in Winter's head.

"Tell me why McDreamy would be mad about us having his pup. "Winter is looking confused. But Dr. Hackle walks into the room. Rieka and Winter stop communicating. Winter looks at Shane.

He's looking at her concerned "Star Eyes are you okay?" He lays his hand on her stomach.

She shakes her head. "I don't think so"

"What's wrong?" Shane looks over her body concerned.

Dr. Hackle walks over to her. "Now let's see what we have here. I see Teresa has already entered your test results into the system. Congratulations Your Majesty and Your Royal Highness you're going to be parents."

As soon as he says that Shane's lips are on Winter's lips. Dr. Hackle chuckles "Nothing like young love." He waits patiently for his Queen and King to unlock their lips.

"I love you Star Eyes" Shane gives a peck on her lips

"McDreamy, I love you more." She looks at him worried.

Dr. Hackle is already performing a fetal ultrasound.

"Twins" Shane whispers yells smiling, looking at the screen. A confused expression comes on his face when he looks at her. Winter is looking at her pups on the screen smiling. She looks up at him. "McDreamy what's wrong?" "Nothing, I'm just happy." He looks back at the screen. "Twins, we're gonna have twins" He smiles but is still looking worried.

After Winter is dressed he wraps his arms around her. "Star Eyes I'm about to tell you something. But I don't want you to get upset." He kisses her forehead.

"Now I'm worried. But okay" She nods her head looking at him.

"Optimus feel connected to only one of the pups." He looks into her eyes.

"That's what Rieka was about to tell me when the doctor walked in. That means that one of our pups is Nicholas. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." She closes her eyes for a few seconds before she opens them. "Reject me. Reject me right now." She looks into his eyes. He looks at her like she's crazy. "Star Eyes I would never reject you. Both pups are yours so that means that they are mine too. I'll love them both the same regardless. Optimus and I will protect them with our life. What are we going to do about Nicholas? I'm sure his wolf felt our pups last night. So he knows"

"I'll deny it, I can't tell him. At least not right now. I can't deal with his father right now. I'm sure Irving will try to replace some kind of a way to use the pup to gain something." Winter lays her hand on her stomach.

Shane kisses her forehead. "If that is what you wish. I'll keep our pups safe, Star Eyes. Don't worry about Irving or anyone else." He's holding her tight. "I love you Star Eyes. Now let me see that beautiful smile that I love" He winks at her" Winter smiles. "McDreamy, McDreamy, McDreamy."

"After our meeting, you and I are going to celebrate. We're going to be parents. We're having twins" Shane yells

Winter chuckles as he picks her up bridal style. "McDreamy I love you"

"I love you a million times more Star Eyes." He kisses the side of her head.

They are in the hall in the palace. Harper meets them. "I hate to be the bearer of bad news. Nicholas has called you twice. He said that you and he has an important matter to discuss."

"Call Alpha Nicholas back. Tell him that I'll be out of the office for a few days. I'll call him when I return" Winter looks at her.

"Star Eyes you might as while call him back. I know Nicholas and he's a very determined man. He's not going to give up that easily. He might just show up here. You don't want that to happen right now." Shane looks at her stomach. "Believe me, I would be happy as hell to see him. He and I still have some issues that need to be resolved"

Winter looks at Harper "Dial his number then give us some privacy."

Harper does as she was told and hands her the phone. Shane walks into the living room still with Winter in his arms. He sits on the sofa, looking at her and putting the call on speaker.

"Phone conversation"

Nicholas: Hello this is Alpha Nicholas Forrester

Winter: Hello Alpha Nicholas, this is Queen Winter. I was told that you had something important to discuss with me. Nicholas: Winter, this isn't a business call. We need to talk in person. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Winter: "I'm over you rejecting me. We both have mates.

Nicholas: I rejected you because that bastard threaten my mother. I never wanted to reject or hurt you.

Winter: That doesn't change anything. You're mated with Taffy Tuttle now. And I have my Alpha Shane Atkinson.

Nicholas: But you're carrying my pup

Winter: Stop talking nonsense.

Nicholas: Say whatever you want to. But you and I know different. We'll talk again soon. I don't want you to stress and harm our pup. Get some rest and eat healthily. I still love you, Winter. Bye for now "End of call"

She hangs the phone up."Are you sure you don't want to reject me? This isn't going to be pretty. "Winter turns to look at Shane.

"Yes, I'm sure. Don't bring up the subject of rejecting you again. As for it not going to be pretty, I agree. It's not. I have to admit at first I was upset. But not at you just the situation. That didn't last for only a few minutes. Now that you know why he rejected you how do you feel about it?" Shane cups her face.

"Things are the way they are supposed to be. I would be lying if I say that I didn't love, Nicholas. Because I did. But I'm in love with you." She cups his face. "I've always been in love with you and that will never change. You're my ride or die, partner." She wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him.

Shane laughs "Ride or die, partners. I like that. Yes Star Eyes that is definitely us. Always to the end."

When they walk into the meeting all eyes are on them. Gage and Dimitri because they want verification about Winter being pregnant. Shane walks over to the desk and sits down with Winter still in his arms. "We're waiting for our parents to join us."

Winter looks around the room. "But before they arrive. We have decided that everyone's ranks will stay the same. Now that both packs are joined together. It will be twice the work to do. Let's all work together, we know that it's a big adjustment for you all. Everything will fall into place soon." She looks at their parents walking into the room.

"Now that everyone is here. Star Eyes and I are having twins." Shane yells and kisses Winter.