Winter Rejected By One Alpha Love By Another One
Chapter 49

Nicholas, Blake, and Hayden walk into the den after killing the rogues. Irving is watching Sabrina and is still worried about him hurting from Winter killing Taffy. But she smiles when she hears him laughing. He's telling her about Winter and the twins' video called him. How Little Gem was looking at him as if she knows he was her father. "I'm sure she does know who you are." Sabrina chuckles as she looks over at Blake. "He seems to be happier these days. What's going on with him?"

Hayden pat Blake's shoulder. "That is because he found his second chance mate. It's Winter's sister Autumn."

Irving's head snaps and looks at Blake. "Are you f*****g kidding me?"

Nicholas laughs "Nope. Do you want to mate him to rogue, as you did me?"

Irving points at Nicholas as his phone rings. King Reese displays on the screen because Irving refuses to recognize Shane as the new King. Irving frowns as he answers it

"Phone Conversation"

Irving: Your Majesty

Reese: Irving there is something important that you and I need to discuss. Eleven is a good time Don't make me come there for you

"End of call"

Everyone in the room is looking at him and wondering why does Shane want to see him.

Irving looks at Nicholas confused "Why would King Reese want to see me?"

Nicholas shrugs his shoulders "Beats the hell out of me. If I have to guess I would say to kill you" He walks out of the room.

"Yep" Blake and Hayden, agree and walk behind Nicholas.

"Dear, what do you believe it could be?" Irving looks at Sabrina concerned.

"Well after everything that you have done I have to say that I agree with Nick. Good luck" She patted his back and walks out of the room laughing. Irving is rubbing his head "s**t I haven't done anything since the last time he threatened me that night at the ball. Why in the hell does he want?"

****

Manny has been trying to replace Mardon and Ellie. It seems that the men lost their scent in the middle of town. "Damn, why am I surprised my son is the best damn tracker that I have ever seen." He turns to look at Manuel.

"I was thinking about Kristoff, he should have taken his a*s to wherever he lives in the sea. My dear brother, you should have seen that damn place. It's spectacular and I want it. It' has nothing on the palace but it's close." Manuel narrows his eyes. Yes, I want it. Hell might even start a family. You know mate with a few young fine a*s she-wolves. I'm tired as hell of Tomi. all her a*s does is nag about every damn thing. s**t, I hate that I rejected my true mate for her conniving a*s. But what's done is done."

"I warned you a*s about Tomi. That will be a fight when you dump her a*s. It's not like she's going to walk away without whopping someone's a*s. Just don't let it be your a*s that she gets ahold of. We'll deal with King Kristoff after we're done with King Shane." Manny shook his head. "His a*s being King is a hard a*s pill to swallow. Gilbert said they'll be arriving around nine tomorrow night." he looks out the window at the men training. "By the way, things look this time Shane has met his match." He smirks looking at Denzel throwing two men over his back at the same time.

Manuel walks over to the stand beside him "It's still something about his a*s that bugs the hell out of me. He frowns looking at Denzel walking to a bench and sitting down. Denzel takes his phone out of his pocket and starts dialing a number. "I wonder who in the hell is he calling?"

"Probably one of his many women. You know that Denzel has a reputation for being a lady's man. So, I have heard from a few of the men." Manuel chuckles

"Yeah, I just bet he is" Manuel is still staring at Denzel.

Denzel hangs up his phone he grins then he cuts it off. The red-haired man is staring at him.

Zylus sits beside Denzel and looks around the field. "Odin has sided with the Stonewalls. I heard that he asks several of the men to fight against us if it comes to it."

"We knew that Odin couldn't be trusted. Tell the men to always be careful of their words and keep both damn eyes on his a*s." Denzel sniffs. "This stench is about to drive me crazy. I will be glad when this job is over with." He smiles thinking "about his mate and her sweet smell of chocolate and coconut. I coming for you soon my beautiful mate."

*****

The next morning the twins are in their bassinets beside the table beside Winter. She's sitting at the table. Shane is placing his, hers, and Nicholas's plates on the table. Nicholas is pouring three glasses of milk on the table while telling them about Peyton, Gordon, and a man that Hayden didn't ask what his name was. He also tells them about Irving coming to the palace to see Reese. He wasn't aware if they knew about it. They did know because Reese informed them earlier this morning. Winter was about to ask him if she knew about it.

Nicholas shows Shane and Winter the twins' nursery. "Nick. it's beautiful." She smiles still looking at the pictures

"Yes, it is. I'm sure they'll love it." Shane points to the wall with the twin's name on it "I'm sure your mother is on pins and needles for them to visit."

Nicholas laughs "We all are. So as soon as this crap is over I want to spend some much needed time with them and introduce them to the pack" He looks at Shane

"You got it, man. I don't have a problem with it. As long as Star Eyes don't." Shane looks at Winter

"She shook her head. "No, I don't have a problem with it."

Nicholas smiles and looks over at the twins before he starts eating.

After breakfast Winter left Shane and Nicholas are with the twins. The two men are discussing Shane's plan for tonight. Nicholas wishes he could go with him but he wants to be at his pack during the night. But he's planning to go back to his pack and come back first thing in the morning. Because he wants to give the twins their morning baths and give Winter and Shane a break. Since they're doing night duty.

Winter and Parker are in her office. Parker is looking out the window. "Win, I need to know when you're going to kill Jackie?" she turns to look at her.

Winter looks up from her desk "After the Stonewalls are dead."

The door opens and Ophelia and Harper walk into her office. Winter points to a chair in front of her desk. "They are moving you and your people to a large packhouse. This doesn't mean that you all are free yet. But I can't let you have your baby in a cell. Plus I want to thank you for helping us. As soon as everything is over with your mate and his brother. You all will be free to leave and the land will be yours. Heads up Manny's old flame Jackie is alive and here with her mate Macklin. So are Josey and her mate. Ophelia bows her head ."Thank you, my Queen. I must say that from what my ex-mate said about you and the King I didn't know what to expect. That is until you didn't t*****e, or put us in chains. You gave us comfortable cots instead of a blanket and a floor. For that, I'm truly grateful. Wait did you say that b***h Jackie is alive?"

"Yep, that b***h is alive." Winter nodded her head." As for you, I gave you my word. I've always been a woman of her word. Ex- mate?" She look at Ophelia a little confused

"Yes, I rejected his a*s. I can do bad by myself. It took you locking me in a cell to realize that. Thank you." Ophelia chuckles.

Winter laughs "I have never been thanked for locking someone up before. But you're welcome and come back anytime you need a rude awakening. I'll keep a cell vacant just for you."

All four of the women are laughing.

Down the hall, Irving is being escorted by two guards to Shane's office to meet with Reese. When he walks into the office his eyes go to two gold cradles with the stars and diamonds shape objects mobile.

Reese is staring at him. "This is the King's office he has given us permission to use. Irving, sit down. This meeting won't take long. Not long at all."

"Okay, then I take it that it has to be important for you to call me. I haven't done anything illegal nor have I interfered in your daughter's life since our last conversation" Irving is looking at the picture of Winter, Shane, and the twins.

Reese sits down "My son-in-law informed me that Gus and Dollar Bill are the one's has taken an interest in our grandchildren. When I heard that it bought something to my attention." He gives Irving a stern look. "You and those two low lives were best friends. Around the time some rogues came after Winter. Were you involved in that foul-a*s s**t?"

Irving leans closer to the desk, "I admit that I have done some f**k up things. The worse thing I have done was forcing my son to reject your daughter. But I have never lowered myself to kidnaping. Does that answer your question?"

"For now. But remember this if I replace out otherwise your a*s is mine. No one f***s with my children or my grands. As for Nicholas rejecting Winter that was f****d up. But everything has turned out great. Nicholas will replace his second chance mate. I'm sure you have learned your lesson regarding that. If not I'll be there to remind you." Reese points to the door.

Irving walks out of the office and bumps into Cooper and Clayton. He rolls his eyes and continues down the hall.

Both men ignore him and walk into Shane's office

Irving sees Nicholas and Shane walking toward him laughing and talking. He still doesn't understand how Nicholas can accept Shane being mated to Winter and accepting Shantana as his child.

"I was waiting for you before I left to go back to the pack. Just in case King Reese killed you." Nicholas rubs his chin looking at Irving "It seems that you made it out unharmed and in one piece." Shane chuckles. "Nick I'll let you know how tonight went. I hope I don't have to fight with Star Eyes about her going with me."

"Win is ready to rip some heads off. I had hope when she killed Loose Legs it would calm her and Rieka down until we handle that other business." Nick looks at Irving "No you can't see the twins. Winter isn't ready for you to meet them yet. So don't ask. Let's be on our way" He motions down the hall with his head.

Shane looks at Irving.

Irving knew that was a losing battle he didn't protest it, especially after the look that Shane gave and is still giving him.

Shane walks into the office and looks at Reese. "I for one is sure as hell is glad that Star Eyes didn't see him. She still is having mix emotions about him." He sits on the sofa.

Reese tells the three men about his and Irving's conversation. For now, Irving can't be taken off the list. Shane looks at his watch and excuses himself he wants to see his Star Eyes and the twins before he and the others go into the city after dinner. Cooper walks behind his son. "Shane, be careful tonight. Those damn Stonewalls are sneaky asses you already know."

"Yes, father I know. We will be putting an end to those bastards soon. I'm just waiting for Star Eyes to heal a little more. Traylor and Nayla will arrive soon. Star Eyes should be healed and back to normal by then."

"Okay, son, I'm sure your mother is looking forward to seeing her favorite nephew. Go to your family. Just be careful" Cooper put his hands in his pockets laughing at Shane. Because Shane was walking up the stairs during their conversation, he never stop walking while talking to his father.

When he walks into their bedroom, he's looking at Winter, Little Star, and Little Gem lying on the bed. The girls' are asleep and Winter is looking at them. She looks at him "hello my handsome McDreamy"

Shane lays down beside her "Hi my sexy Star Eyes. " He kisses the back of her head and wraps his arms around her. After that, he closes his eyes inhaling her scent. Neither one said anything until Gage told Shane it was time to leave. Shane rolls her on her back and kisses her "I won't be long. I love you"

Winter runs her fingers through his hair. "Be careful, don't close our link. I love you too" She gently pulls his face to her attacking his lips.

"Woo" Shane whispers on her lip when she releases him. "I'll be careful nor will I close our link." He looks over the twins. "We did good Star Eyes. They are beautiful" He walks over to kiss their daughters.

"Don't you dare wake them up?" She waves him away.

Shane chuckles "You win this time"

*****

About an hour later Gilbert and six men are looking around a deserted parking deck. After not seeing anyone, he grabs Malanie's arm. "Come here you two. Put some pep in your steps."

Nesib gets out looking around when one of the men grabs his arm. "Come on old man. I don't know what you're looking around for. Believe me, no one is going help either of you."

"Are you sure about that?" Shane steps out of an SUV. He looks at Gilbert's hold on Malanie. "Now is that any way to treat a lady?"

Gilbert tightens his hold on her. "Just who in the hell are you?" he's looking around the parking deck. He smirks when he doesn't see anyone.

Shane notices that Gilbert and his men are looking around the parking deck " It's my turn to ask you are you all looking for someone?" He waves his arms looking around. Now as for who I am. I'm King Shane Atkinson." He gives Gilbert a stern look. Nesib and Malanie are looking at Shane relieved that he's there. But are wondering if he came alone.

Gilbert chuckles "Damn it seems that Manny has lost his chance to kill his number one enemy. Shane my friend this is your last day at King and any damn thing else." He pushes Malanie over to another man. "Manny said that you were smart. If you were you wouldn't have come here alone." Gilbert is walking toward Shane.

"Damn that was a good one. I have always considered myself to be an intelligent man. I see you and your assholes are always assuming s**t. Who said that I'm alone?" Shane snaps his fingers but he's looking at Gilbert.

Gage, Ace, Dimitri, Bronson, and eight warriors have surrounded them.

"I take it that you didn't see that coming? Now tell your assholes to let the Stonewalls go." Shane glances over at Malanie and Nesib.

"Do as he says." Gilbert narrows his eyes at Shane. "You know this doesn't end here We'll meet again." He's looking at the couple walking over to an SUV and driving away

Shane and his men laugh. Then Shane shook his head "There you go again assuming s**t again. Because it does end here and right now. Kill all of these bastards." Shane is shifting into Optimus.

"f**k" Gilbert mumbles as he shifts into a medium size grey, white, and tan wolf

Ace has shifted into Arcia and Bronson has shifted into Rocky. They are siding beside each other staring at two reddish wolves. Arcia looks at Rocky before they jump on the two wolves. All four wolves are rolling around on the deck clawing at each other. Arcia finally sinks his teeth into the wolf's necks and doesn't stop biting until the wolf is dead.

Rocky and the other wolf are standing up looking at one another. Rocky leaps at the wolf with his mouth open and clamps down on the back of the wolf's neck. The wolf howls for a few minutes before his body goes limp.

Sabre Gage's wolf is ripping a brown wolf apart. He was the man that had a hold on Nesib. The wolf is howling and whining. Sabre looks at the wolf and rips his head off.

Dimitri's wolf Remus is clawing at a wolf's chest and he bites down on the wolf's shoulder tearing it. The wolf didn't make a sound as he takes his last breath.

Optimus has Gilbert's wolf in his mouth by his back legs because the wolf tried to run away. Optimus throws the wolf into the side of a car. The wolf is mauled by Optimus as soon as he hits the floor. Optimus doesn't stop until Gilbert's wolf closes his eyes. After shifting back into their human forms Shane looks at his warriors with pride. "Tonight was a damn good night. Then to it always is when we rid the world of sons of bitches like these. Let's go home and spend some time with our families."

When Shane arrives at the palace, he goes to the nursery to check on his Little Gem and Little Star. He kisses the top of their heads. "Daddy loves you two so much. Goodnight my precious Star and Gem." He walks out the door into his and Winter's bedroom. He's about to say something but sees that it's empty. He sniffs and looks at the bathroom. Shane walks into the bathroom and sees a tub with red roses and candles lit.

Winter walks over to him and kisses him as she unbuttons his shirt. "Tonight, I want to pamper you."

"I'm yours to pamper and to do whatever you wish." He smiles looking at the top of her head as she's sliding his pants down.

She takes his hand and leads him to the tub. Shane steps in it looking at her n*****s, thinking "Damn I will be happy as hell when I can make love to you Star Eyes" He closes his eyes when she starts washing his body.

The next morning Nicholas arrived at the palace before six. He wanted to be there when the twins woke up for their feeding. When Winter and Shane walk into the nursery Nick had already fed, bathe, and dressed Little Gem and Little Star.

Winter takes a picture of Nick and their daughters. "I don't know what I'm going to do. The both of you are going to be so spoiled our daughters."

"That's right. Spoiled rotten." Shane chuckles and reaches for Little Star and kisses her forehead then he kisses Little Gem's head. "Breakfast is on the table"

"Shane is right these two are going to be spoiled. After all, they are our little girls" Nick kisses his daughter's head. Then he shook his head. "Wilder is talking nonsense." He blocks Wilder out.

"I can't have breakfast with you four this morning. Aurora and her sister are on their way. I'll eat after my meeting." Winter is looking at Nick's eyes "What's wrong with him and Wilder?"

Shane turns to look at him. "It seems that Wilder is taking over"

Nick start sniffing and looks at Winter then he shook his head. "My mate is here" He walks past her and Shane.

They are walking behind him. Shane still has Little Star in his arms. Winter looks at Little Gem in Nick's arms. "Maybe I should take our daughter from him. It seems that the palace is the place to replace your mates"

Shane laughs 'Yes Star Eyes it does seem that way. Little Gem is fine. I think "he's looking at Nick staring at a beautiful medium-complexion young lady with brown eyes.

"Mate" Nick and the woman mumble and walk toward each other.

"Aurora is Nick's second chance mate" Winter mumbles looking at the couple.