Winter Rejected By One Alpha Love By Another One
Chapter 36

Nicholas had felt a little pain in his chest a few minutes earlier. Sabrina, Blake, and Hayden are with him. His mother is looking at him concerned. "Look like Winter killed Taffy." Hayden hands Nicholas a bottle of water

Nicholas shook his head. "Cuddle Bug didn't kill her. The witch must have pissed a rogue off in the dungeon. We all know how she can't control her damn mouth. But she will die soon."

Taffy has always been a major problem. Her and her mother. I still don't trust the members of Morlock's pack. I heard that he has already organized a new pack." Blake sits down looking at Nicholas.

"I kind of figure that he would. We are on alert for his a*s also. Taffy might be a pain in his a*s but she is still his daughter. Plus, I know deep down I believe that he's not too happy that I have his pack and rejected her." Nicholas is looking at his mother. Sabrina is rubbing his head still looking at him concerned.

"Mother I'm fine. Me having pain from someone causing harm to Loose Legs is pain that I'll endure. After all, she has caused me to lose a lot" Nicholas takes Sabrina's hands off of his head. "Stop worrying about me."

There is a knock on the door. Kim walks into the room to tell Sabrina that Irving would like to speak with her in the library.

Sabrina is walking out the door mumble "What does this fool want now?"

Kim walks over to Hayden and sits beside him. "Kirby is acting weird. I know that she's weird but weirder than usual."

"s**t, I had forgotten about her. She's not only Taffy's best friend but also Rusty's daughter by his first mate." Blake is texting. "We need to keep an eye on her. Yes, Shonda is my mate and your sister." He points at Hayden. "But she needs to be watched too. We all know how she is about fitting in. Taffy still has rogue relatives and friends out there. They might try to contact her or Kirby."

"Yes, I agree. Right now, everyone has to be watched." Nicholas looks at Kim. "You came from Shane's pack. What can you tell me about the day the Stonewalls attacked his pack?"

"Nothing much. It happened so fast that it wasn't any warning. As usually the Alpha and Luna were their main target. But it was more the Luna than the Alpha. If I remember correctly several wolves were attacking Alpha Shane. The Beta and Delta joined in to help the Alpha. Then I started fighting a rogue. The Alpha howled very loud. The fight was over. All of our casualties were shredded to pieces including the Luna. The more I think about the Alpha didn't mourn the death of the Luna for long. " Kim shakes her head. "But we all knew that his heart didn't belong to her. Winter, his heart has always belonged to her. Oh, s**t I'm sorry." Kim covers her mouth.

Nicholas waves his hand "It's fine I have heard their love story before." He turns and looks out of the window clenching his fists.

Hayden shook his head and hugs his mate. "I know you didn't mean to say that. He'll be fine."

Blake pats Nicholas on his shoulder. "I'm going to see what my mate is up to. Her a*s had better not be up to a damn thing."

Irving is staring at the door to the library waiting on Sabrina. He is furious about her fighting. He doesn't like it when she shows her strength to the pack. It makes him feel inferior.

"What the hell do you want now?" Sabrina walks into the room looking at him up and down.

He walks over to her and grabs her arm "How dare you."

She looks at him confused and snatched her arm from him. "How dare I what?

He hits the table. "Honey. You and her out there fighting." Irving points at her.

"Irving, I and Honey will do as we damn well, please. I'm the Luna of this pack and I will fight whenever I please. If you don't like it then that's too damn bad. After all, I'm not breaking our agreement not to fight. You're no longer the Alpha here. The agreement was that I wouldn't fight because you were the Alpha. I have no idea why I agreed to that nonsense. Ahh yes, I do." Sabrina shake her head. "Because you didn't want Honey to outshine Igor." She starts walking outof the library

"Wait I have a question" Irving yelled and speed walked to catch up with her.

She turns to look at him. "What?'

Irving is standing in front of her. "Why is Nicholas so damn happy lately?"

"Go ask him. I dare you" Sabrina laughs and walks out of the library.

"All of you assholes are hiding something from me. I'll replace out soon" Irving mumbles looking at his mate walk down the hall.

****

The next morning Winter and Shane ate breakfast in their private kitchen. Shane cooked breakfast for the two of them. Winter wasn't feeling well when she woke up and has been nauseous most of the morning.

He knows that she's still angry about the tone his father spoke to her with. "I'll deal with my father in a few minutes." Shane is thinking while he's feeding her some Canadian bacon and cheese and eggs. "Star Eyes you have to eat something. It might not be much but every little bite that you eat is good for you and our little muffins. At least try." He's looking at her worried.

Winter is rubbing her belly and shaking her head. "I can't eat anymore. Maybe lunch will work better."

Shane kisses her forehead. "At least rest this morning. I have a few things to tend to. That a*****e Kristoff called last night about being attacked. I'm having a meeting with him this morning. I wonder what s**t is he trying to pull now." He picks her up bridal style carrying her back to their bedroom. Winter's head is buried in this chest. "McDreamy be caution of that man."

"I will Star Eyes, I need you not to worry and just relax. So, our pups will be healthy." Shane is looking at Nicholas's name on his ringing phone screen. He lay her on the bed and covers her up and shows her his phone screen. They both are wondering why is Nicholas calling so early.

"Phone conversation"

Hello

Nicholas: Hi, is Winter okay?

Shane: She's resting now. But this morning started off a little rocky.

Nicholas: Damn. Does she need anything?

Shane: No. I'm making sure that she's taken care of. Just need her to be able to keep something down.

Nicholas: I would appreciate it if you will let me know later how she's doing.

Shane: Yes, I will. I was planning to call you later today. I might have a lead on the whereabouts of Manny. I had thought about going there today. But I don't want to be that far away from my mate right now. Taffy gave me an address. Tomorrow, would you care to go with me and some men to check it out?

Nicholas: Just let me know when.

Shane: Good. I'll call you later this evening with the time and also to let you know how Winter is doing.

Nicholas: Thanks, man. I appreciate it

"End of call"

Winter rubs his back "I'm sorry about all of this. I know that it's hard on you"

Shane cups his face. "I'm fine, Star Eyes. I know that look. No, I don't regret asking you to be my mate. I would do it again a thousand times. Now get some rest." He winks at her before he leans in to kiss her.

Ariel and Cooper are in Shane's office waiting on him. He had contacted his father through their link that he meets him there. His mother came along hoping to intervene if things get out of hand.

Shane walks into his office looking at his parents. He rubs his chin. "Do you care to explain why you used that tone with my mate?"

"Son, I didn't mean it. I was upset. Just the notion that my daughter-in-law is carrying Irving's blood just rubbed me the wrong way. But I shouldn't have taken my hatred for him out of Winter. I'm truly sorry." Cooper is looking at his angry son sympathetic. Shane points at him "Do you know as we're speaking my Star Eyes is in the bed. She can't keep anything down. She and Rieka are mad as hell at you. She's trying not to show it but I can feel it. Let's get one thing straight right now. I will never let anyone disrespect or mistreat her. Yes, one of the pups is Nicholas. But they are still mine and Star Eyes. I love both of those little girls. If anyone has a problem with that then I suggest that they hide it very well from me. Now if you two will excuse me I have a meeting with an a*****e that I might have to kill." Shane sits down behind his desk without looking at his parents.

Cooper is about to say something but Ariel shakes her head at him. She mind-links him to give their son time to calm down.

Shane hits his desk as soon as the closes behind his parent. "Now to deal with this arrogant a*s fish king." He's looking at Gage and Dimitri walking in his office with Kristoff and Lewis.

Kristoff is looking around the office for Winter.

Shane notices a look of disappointment on his face. "The Queen won't be attending this meeting. Besides if I'm not correct you requested to meet with me." Shane narrows his eyes with his head tilted to the right looking at Kristoff.

Kristoff sits down "Yes, my problem seems to have gotten bigger. My pack was attacked last night by rogues. At least this time we managed to t*****e one of the bastards. The leader wasn't there but the man gave up Manuel Stonewall." He's looking at Selma walking into the office with bottled water.

"Are you sure that he said Manuel Stonewall?" Shane sits up pointing at Kristoff

"Yes. The a*****e wants my territory. I take it that you're familiar with this man." Kristoff takes a bottle of water from Selma but is looking at Shane.

"Yes, very familiar. It seems that my enemy is also your enemy. Why are these bastards coming at you? Nicholas and me I can understand, but why you?" Shane sits back looking at Kristoff to answer him

"I have no idea. I have never run across any Stonewalls before that I can remember." Kristoff looks over to Lewis to confirm.

Lewis shook his head. "Not that I can remember"

Gage and Dimitri are looking at Lewis thinking "he's lying."

"What does Alpha Nicholas Atkinson have to do with this?" Kristoff looks at Shane.

Shane smirks thinking "I never said Nicholas's last name. Nor did I mention that he's an Alpha. Your a*s knows more than what you're telling us." He looks at Gage and Dimitri then back at Kristoff. "I suggest you triple your security on your border and postpone your trip to Atlantis until we get rid of the Stonewalls. My Beta will send some warriors with you. Since the palace is also on high alert it won't be a lot but it will help."

Kristoff nods his head. "That will be a huge help. I can't believe that after all of these years we're being attacked."

Shane snaps his head looking at Kristoff, "Well we'll have to make sure to kill assholes. I do mean all of the assholes."

Gage and Dimitri are shaking their heads because Kristoff just told off on himself. He confirmed what Shane and Winter had said from the beginning about his pack not being attacked. Gage shows the two men out of Shane's office.

Dimitri walks over to Shane's desk. "Do you believe him this time?"

"Yes, I do. But he still can't be trusted. Tomorrow. His stupid a*s sit right here and told me that off on himself. We knew he was lying about the other attack. I want you and Gage to go with me to Delray. I want Ace and Bronson to stay here with Star Eyes. Tell your mate and Patrice to do their best to keep my father away from the queen."

"I take it that Cooper didn't take the news about the twins well." Dimitri looks at him.

"Not at all." Shane is looking at Harper and Parker walking toward Winter's office. "I know she isn't trying to work." He is walking to Winter's office.

Dimitri is walking behind him.

When he walks into the office Winter is sitting behind her desk eating a German-style braised beef, mashed potatoes, and the breakfast they had cooked for her earlier. "I take it that you're feeling better." Shane chuckles looking at her chewing and smiling. "Yes, a lot better. But I only got up because we have some visitors at the gate." She looks at Dimitri "The note that you left worked. Now we'll replace out who lives there. I still have an unearthly feeling about this. But I couldn't let it go." Winter picks her glass of milk up. Shane walks over beside her. "Kristoff is having a problem with the Stonewalls also. This time the attack was real on his pack." He licks some mashed potatoes off her lips "You're going back to bed when we're done here." He pecks her lips.

Gage walks into the office shaking his head and looking at Shane. "I don't believe this"

Everyone in the office is looking at him confused.

"I knew it. Josey is alive. It was a damn trick." Shane yells looking at Gage.

Gage shook his head. "No, it's not Josey" He turns to look at the door a blonde-haired man.

The man is holding a little boy in one arm and has a little girl by her hand. Then a blonde-haired woman with blue eyes walks into the office.

Shane shakes his head. "Jackie"