Winter Rejected By One Alpha Love By Another One
Chapter 28

Winter takes Sabrina's hand. "I'm sorry." She looks at her concerned.

"Well, I have to say that I shouldn't be surprised about anything that man does. I guess I never expected that the man that the Moon Goddess created for me would want to harm me in any form or matter. That bastard." Sabrina nodded her head. "Yes, I know the feeling" Winter looks out the window. She's thinking about the pain that she had endured the night that Nicky completed the mating process with Taffy.

Sabrina tilted her head, looking at her. "You know my son never betrayed you with that b***h Taffy. Nick had been drinking a lot that night. He added wolfbane to his whiskey and passed out. Penelope sent warriors over to attack us. Nick was alone and she took advantage of him. At first, he thought that he was making love to you when he and Wilder realized it was her. He put an end to it. Winter as you can see, he didn't intend or wanted to have s*x with Taffy.

Winter was looking at Sabrina the entire time that she was talking. "Thank you for telling me this. But it doesn't change anything. I hate that Nicky had to go through all of that. He didn't and still doesn't deserve it. Sabrina what he and I had was beautiful and wonderful but it's over. I hope that he, Shane, and I can be friends. I love Shane, that's something that will never change. Yes, I did love your son. I still do care about him. But he lost me when he didn't believe in me enough to trust me with his problem. Which he should have done since it involved both of our futures."

"I can understand how you feel. But know this you're the only woman that he has ever loved. I'm sorry that Irving did that terrible deal. I was looking forward to you being my daughter-in-law." Sabrina smiles.

"The first day we met I knew that we would be friends. I hope that we will be. "Winter smiles

Sabrina is about to lay her hand on Winter's stomach but stops in mid-air and looks at her. "May I?" Winter nods her head.

Sabrina lays her hand on Winter's belly and smiles. "Your mommy is one smart woman. She's looking out for what is best for you. Know this your father loves you and your mommy. Hopefully, one day when all of this mess is over. Your mommy and daddies will work things out. I can't wait to meet you." She looks up at Winter and smiles.

Winter smiles at her. She decided not to say anything to her about her statement. Regardless of what she says it wouldn't change Sabrina's mind about one of her pups being Nick's.

Shane and Blake are in the study drinking Bourbon. Blake is looking around the large room. He hasn't said much.

"Blake this is the first chance that we have had a chance to talk. I heard that you found your mate not too long ago. "Shane pours Blake another glass of Bourbon

"Yes, Blake smiles. "Shonda. We have known one another all of our life. I have to admit that I was surprised as hell that we were mates." He glanced at Shane.

Shane chuckles "aww, the same as Winter and I but the other way around. I was shocked when I found out that she wasn't my first mate. But we're mated now and that's all that matters." He takes a sip of the bourbon. "Now we're about to be parents. My beautiful mate and I are looking forward to that. I can't wait to be a father. Have you and Shonda started a family yet?"

"Not yet. We were waiting until she graduates from college. She has another year to go. But like you, I'm also looking forward to starting a family. Blake looks at Shane wondering "why is he accepting that Nick is the father of Winter's pup."

"It's nothing like hearing the heartbeats of your pups for the first time. That's one experience that I'll never forget. You just wait and see." Shane smiles as his thought goes on he and Star Eyes OB appointment. He can't wait to find out what they're having. He's brought out of his thoughts when he hears Winter and Sabrina walking into the room.

The two women are laughing. Winter walks over to Shane and smiles at Blake. "It's good to see you again. How's Shonda"

"It's good to see you again also. Shonda is still being Shonda." Blake shakes his head as he and Winter laugh.

****

Nicholas and Hayden are patrolling the border. He wanted to make sure they were secure for the night. He tells Hayden about his and Shane's meeting tomorrow. He wants him to come with him. Because they still have to go to the dealership. The rogues ruin that plans earlier.

Hayden is looking in the direction that the rogues are camped out in. They are about ten miles away from Nicholas's territory. "So, are you going to call Winter back?"

"Yes, but not until after Shane and I speak. I'm thinking that they were also attacked today. He said that rogues are every f*****g where for me to be careful." Nick turns to look at him. "I want one of our members assigned to each one of a member that came here from Morlock's pack. We must have a traitor or traitors among them."

"Okay. I get on that as soon as get back to the house. "Hayden is looking at Martin and Norman. He notices that they have been watching them as they're patrolling.

Nicholas is looking around the yard as they're jogging back to the house. "Do you know where Blake is?"

"s**t" Hayden mumbles. He was hoping that subject wouldn't come up. "Yeah, the Luna asked him to accompany her somewhere"

Nicholas stops jogging "After I ordered that no one leaves. Where did they go?" He yells

"You don't want to know. But in Blake's defense, she commanded him and she's the Luna" Hayden jogs into the house.

Nicholas is jogging behind him." Stop right there. You're trying to avoid the question. Where did they go?"

"To the palace. The Luna had requested a meeting with the Queen" Hayden narrows his eyes waiting on Nick to say something. But it wasn't Nick that said something. "Why would she go there?" Irving yells. He's walking toward them

Both men turn to look at him. Hayden shakes his head and walks away thinking." I'm not getting in this drama"

"Mother is a grown woman. I don't ask her about her coming and goings." Nick walks down the hall wondering "what is my mother doing."

Irving smirks looking at him. He has been thinking back over the last couple of days. Kim isn't pregnant. The only reason that loose Taffy would be upset about a pup is that Winter is pregnant by Nicholas. Yes, that's it" he walks into the den. "I'm going to be a grandfather to the heir of the damn throne. Oh, Cooper, your son might have the throne for now. But I'll have it soon. Right beside my grandchild." He chuckles "We'll rule together" he mumbles still smiling.

Later that evening when Sabrina, Blake, and the warriors return Nicholas is waiting for them in the den. He's determined to speak to his mother as soon as she returns.

Sabrina walks into the den smiling. Nicholas looks up at her. "I'm glad that you all made it back from the palace safe. I have already talked to Blake about you two leaving. Mother, you have to understand that the rogue's situation is only going to get worse. Don't leave like that again. Now that I've said that. How was your visit with Winter?" Nicholas is still looking at her.

"Let me get myself a drink as I tell you what an enlightening meeting we had. She and I both learned quite a bit. I even felt her little pooch and talked to my grandchild" Sabrina laughs.

He raises one of his eyes. "Cuddle Bug admitted that I'm the father?"

"Not in so many words. At first, she completely denied it. When I was talking to the pup. Winter smiled a little and never corrected me. I have to say until the mess with Irving is over with. She'll deny it to hell and back. Now as for you, young man. I now know why you rejected her." She sits beside him. "Nicky, look at me. I know that bastard used me to force you into rejecting Winter. Son, you shouldn't have put me over your mate. I can take care of myself. Your father is the one that's broke. Just because you haven't seen me fight doesn't mean that I don't know how to take care of myself. "

"Mother, I couldn't take the chance. I know not talking to Winter was the biggest mistake that I have ever made. "He's looking at some men walking into one of the bedrooms downstairs with luggage. "What is that about?'

Sabrina shakes her head "Don't let that concern you. I had them to more the conniving son of a b***h belongings out of my bedroom for now. We can't kill him but he needs to still be in our reach. At least for now." she's looking at a furious Irving walking into the

room.

"Damn it, dear, what in the hell is the meaning of moving my things out of our bedroom?" Irving yells pointing toward the hallway.

She walks over to him. "It came to my attention the reason our son rejected Winter. I can't and sure as hell won't be laying next to an arrogant bastard that used and threatened me. If you want to leave then leave. But you'll never lay in my damn bed again." "F**k. F**k" Irving yells

"You won't be f*****g a damn thing here" Sabrina walks out of the room.

****

Two women are standing on the balcony in Jamaica. "Damn, I still can't believe that the Alpha is moving us to the United State in a few weeks. "Lanita is looking at the pack walking around the yard.

Angie plops down. "I was hoping to find my Mate before we left."

"Oh, honey, you know how Alpha Eubanks is. The Alpha's exact words were that it's time for a change." She was looking at the young lady.

Aurora walks out on the balcony. "Lanita, what is wrong with my sister?"

Lanita laughs 'She wants her Mate."

"Maybe our Mates are waiting for us at our new home. Now start packing and stop that pouting" Aurora is also laughing at her sister.

Angie points at her sister. "If my mate isn't there no one will have any peace." She walked inside the house.

The two women are still laughing at her.

Then Aurora looked at Lanita. "Make sure that everyone is ready when the time comes."

****

Reese and Pilar are lying in bed after making love. He's humming and playing in her hair. Her head is on his chest. Reese kisses the top of her head. "It seems that our daughter and son-in-law have a lot on their plate. Winter had our link open. I'm sure that she didn't want me to know about the situation that they have regarding the pups. But I know that they'll work everything out." Pilar kissed his chest. "Yes, I hope so. All three of them have gone through a lot. Shane is a fair man. I'm glad that he didn't reject Win when she suggested that. He loves our daughter so much."

"Yes, he does. Oh, sweetheart. I have to go. It seems that I have a date with our daughter" He smiles as he unwraps his arms from around her.

"I told you that she wouldn't forget about you" Pilar laughed, looking at him sliding on his red pajama bottoms.

When Reese walks into the kitchen, Winter is sitting at the counter with two spoons and a large bowl of Cocoa Pebbles cereal.

"I was beginning to think that you stood me up", she handed him a spoon.

He kissed her forehead. "I haven't and will never stand you up. I missed our date nights"

Winter laughs "I missed our date nights also. But don't think for one second that just because I'm mated that our special time will end."

"That's good to hear." He winks at her as they start eating.

Neither one said anything while they were eating the cereal. After they have finished eating. He hugs her. "Winter Pilar Firewalker Atkinson, I promise you things will get better. Yes, you will have to kill some no-good bastards. But they deserve it. Your mother and I are right here if you need us." She wraps her arms around him. "Thank you, father."

The next morning, Winter and Shane are on their way to the Cooper Bottom restaurant. The twins, Gage and Dimitri, are with them. Winter and Shane left the others there to look for other traitors that might be in the palace.

Shane and Gage are meeting with some producers that Shane is hiring for his television station. While Winter, Harper, Parker, and Dimitri are having lunch in one of the private dining areas.

All of a sudden, Winter sniffs." Nicky just arrived. " She looks at the twins.

'It's looking as if shopping is out of the question" Harper looks at her

"Yes, for now. I don't want him to see me." Winter starts back eating thinking, "I have to tell him soon."

Nicholas and Hayden walk into the restaurant. Nick is looking around for Winter. He smells her but doesn't see her. The hostess leads him over to the table where Shane is waiting for him. Gage is walking to the bar where Hayden is. Nicholas orders a Rob Roy as soon as he sits down. "I assume you and Winter were attacked yesterday also."

Shane sips his Brandy. "I was right after I left home. Star Eyes was safe at home. But the reason why I called this meeting. The Stonewalls were behind my attack. I'm sure they were behind yours also. Maybe because you're with Winter's First Mate or because of your current Mate. I don't know"

"That could be it, but it is more than likely because I killed a Stonewall not too long ago." Nicholas drank his drink.

"Nicholas, you and I have never had any beef with each other. Manny is coming for Star Eyes just as he did with Jackie. Killing the ones that I love and making my life miserable are those damn Stonewall's missions. Ever since I refused to mate with Manny's sister Josey. She was later killed in a battle when they raided a pack. That happened to be one of my allies at the time." Shane was looking at him.

Nicholas leans closer to the table. "Count me and my pack in. So, what's the plan?"

"The plan is to kill every last Stonewall that's on this earth. Then you, me, and Star Eyes will sit down and have a long, much-needed conversation." Shane is also closer to the table.