Winter Rejected By One Alpha Love By Another One
Chapter 41

Kristoff is discussing the call that he received from Shane. He isn't happy about being threatened. He's fussing because he thought that his men were staying out of sight. He commands Lewis to contact him to come back to the pack. "Damn it I knew I should have sent men that are more experienced than so young a*s wet behind the ears jerks." He yells and throws his glass at the wall.

Lewis is looking at the milk running down the wall. "They're on their way back. But I hate to say this but I told you that it wasn't a good idea to have them there. Shane had beefed up security since he has become King. Well since he and the Queen are expecting." Kristoff waves his hands in the air "Yeah, yeah, I know that she is having that arrogant a*****e pup." He turns to look at Lewis. "Did you say that Dak mentioned something about Alpha Nicholas were there?"

Lewis is nodding his head looking at him confused. "Yes, but he nor Hogan knows the reasons for his visits. Maybe he and Shane are friends."

"No, they aren't friends. Nicholas rejected Winter for some dumb a*s reasons. Hell, what man in his right mind would reject her? She has the perfect body and is gorgeous as hell. It has to be more the reason for her rejecting the Queen." Kristoff rubs his chin. Lewis is looking at Kristoff still confused.

"Yes, s**t, it has to be more. There has to be a damn good reason for Nicholas to come here. Since Shane hasn't killed him yet. That is one man that doesn't want to share his mate with anyone nor does he like another man to look at her." Kristoff sits down and points at Lewis 'why are you still standing there. Get the hell out of here and go find out the reason for the other arrogant a*s visits." He's looking at Lewis walking out of the door "Damn, do I have to do every damn thing myself.

****

Hayden and Kim are walking behind Shonda at the mall. For some reason, Shonda insisted on coming with them when he heard that he and Kim were going. So far, she hasn't bought or tried any clothes on. Nor has she window shop as she usually does. Kim rubs Hayden's arm. When he looks at her Kim points at Shinda with her head.

Shonda keeps looking at her phone. As if she expecting a call or text.

Hayden looks at his sister and starts talking to Kim through their mate link "Yep, she is up to something. Maybe it's time to set a little trap. Let's go into this store." He points at a lingerie store. "Shonda, Kim, and I are going in here. I want to see my beautiful mate model some sexy lingerie." Hayden winks at Kim.

She giggles "Come on it will be fun. Who knows you might find something that will turn Blake on"

Shonda doesn't look at them or the store. She looks at the screen on her phone that just lit up. "No, you two go ahead. I'm going to the food court." She walks away quickly.

"Oh yeah, my stupid a*s sister is up to something. We'll follow her and report back to Nicholas what we discover." He takes Kim's hand.

Shonda doesn't look behind her as she walks into the maintenance area of the mall. She is met by two men that aren't happy about something. Hayden and Kim are peeping around the corner at the three of them. One of the men grabs Shonda's wrist and pulls her closer as he's talking to her.

"Let go of my arm. I'm doing my best. Alpha Nicholas isn't letting anyone leave the pack. The only reason I am here is that my brother and his mate were granted permission since it's her birthday." Shonda tries to snatch her arm out of the man's hold. But isn't having any luck

The man squeezes her arm hard before he releases it "Listen here now that b***h Taffy is not there. It's up to you to keep me updated with everybody damn thing that goes on there. Especially when Nicholas is going out. Do I make myself clear?" Shonda is rubbing her wrist. "Yes, you made yourself clear." She rolls her eyes at the man and walks away.

The other man that hasn't said anything. is looking at her "Why in the hell did Penelope and Taffy enlist that whacky broad help beats the hell out of me. We should have killed her."

"Nothing would give me more pleasure than to do that. But we can't do anything to cause attention to ourselves. The reason they enlisted her is that she has low self-esteem and will do anything to be accepted by anyone that is ranked higher than she is. Little did she know that Penelope was nothing but a f*****g rogue. The other reason is that she is mated to my cousin.

Hayden and Kim had heard everything and ran back to the store when Shonda was walking away from the two men. Hayden recognized Gordon. The other man Hayden has seen him around in neutral territory. Kim picks out several pieces of lingerie. Shonda walks into the store. "Are you two finished? I'm ready to leave. I don't feel like shopping today."

"When my mate is done, we'll leave. Not a second before. You should have kept your a*s at home." Hayden is looking at a sheer red teddy "try this one on baby," He hands it to Kim and looks at his sister. "Take a seat or leave. It's up to you. Today is all about my mate."

Shonda takes a deep breath and walks over to the bench and sits down.

****

Joe has been quiet most of the day. He's getting an eerie feeling so he sent his men back to his main house. He and several of his men are hiding in the woods close to their camp. When they see hundreds of rogues in their wolf form charging into the deserted camp. Two of the rogues shift into their human forms. They are walking around the camp.

"Manny isn't going to be happy about this." Jack looks at Scott

Scott peeps inside one of the empty tents. "No, he isn't. Neither is Manuel. Is as if they left in a hurry.

Mark is leaning against a tree looking at Joe. "Man, we don't have enough men to fight Manny and his damn brother."

"No, we don't it's time to make a call that I never thought that I'll be making. After that, it might be time to go home." Joe is looking at Jack and Scott. He takes his phone out of his pocket and starts texting. It only takes a few minutes before he receives a reply. "What did he say?" Scott looks at him then at Jack shifting back into his wolf

Joe nods his head looking at Mark and Harry "He agreed to meet with us."

****

Nicholas is sitting behind his desk. He's looking at Blake rubbing his arm and cussing. He had felt Shonda's pain. Hayden has informed Nicholas about Shonda meeting Gordon and another rogue. Blake is mad as hell that his mate is meeting with rogues. He knew that she couldn't be trusted but he thought that she was only working with Taffy.

Nicholas nods his head as he listens to Blake's rampage. He hasn't told him who the rogue is yet. Because Blake started cussing. He sits back in his chair, looking at an angry Blake. "Man come down. At least for a minute, so I can tell you the rest." "Okay, okay. But you do know that I'm going to reject b her as a soon as she waltzes her traitor a*s into this damn house." Blake yells and points at him.

Nicholas nods his head. "Gordon was one of the men that Shonda met."

Blake jumps up 'My cousin Gordon. Are you serious?" He walks over to the wall and hits it.

"Yes. You can reject her or whatever you want to do. But she will have to pay for conspiring with rogues. Hayden and Kim didn't get details on their plan. They were able to find out that she is a spy." Nicholas is looking at Hayden walking into the office. "My parents are probably turning over in their graves. Shonda has always been a little out there. But working with nasty a*s rogues. She has gone too far." Hayden yells as he sits down. He looks at Blake. "Man, we have to kill my sister. Your mate. I know that it will hurt you but t has to be done."

Nicholas leans closer to his desk. "Blake you will be staying at my condo tonight. Tell Shonda that you're on border duty. Also mention that I'm working at the dealership tomorrow. I'll take some warriors with me. Hayden, you'll be in charge here. Blake will meet me at the dealership." He looks at Hayden. "What I'm about to say might be hard for you to do. So, I'll command you like your Alpha. When I leave give your sister about fifteen minutes then lock her in the dungeon."

"s**t, it has to be done. Her dumb a*s put all of us in danger." Hayden looks at him than at Blake.

Blake is waking behind Nick's desk "Then can I reject her a*s?"

There is a knock on the door.

"Yes, you can. Come in" Nicholas is looking at his secretary walking into the office with three men walking behind her. "Joe, mark, and Harry have a seat. Now tell me why you wanted to meet with me." Nicholas opens his desk drawer and takes out the notebook that Blake and Hayden had found. He lays it on his desk. "I'm sure you're here to ask for this back."

Joe chuckles looking at the book. "No, not at all. Hell, I didn't even know that you had it. But I won't be needing that anymore. I'm here about something a hell of a lot important."

"We're all ears." Nicholas sits back in his chair giving Joe his full attention.

Joe tells Nicholas, Blake, and Hayden everything that Herschel had told him about Manny's plan to kill him. Shane and Winter. Also, about them coming after him and his men. Joe leans up looking at Nicholas "I saved the best for last. Manuel and his men have joined forces with him. So, I'm sure that more Stonewalls will come out of hiding."

Nicholas glances at Hayden and Blake then he looks back at Joe. "Now you need my help to cover your a*s. We'll call it a truce for the moment. I can't give you an answer until I discuss this with Shane. he and I are in this together." He's about to call Shane when his phone ring. He looks at his phone screen. "Good timing this is him now"

"Phone conversation"

Nicholas: Man you have good timing I was about to call you. Is Winter okay?"

Shane: Yes she is. What's wrong?

Nicholas: One of the rogues has come here with information about the Stonewalls. I feel that you should hear him out. Manuel is with Manny now.

Shane: Those sons of bitches. Tomorrow around two is good for me. Before I forget the reason I called you Star Eyes wants to have a barbeque and you're invited. We'll be discussing themes for the nursery. She said that you have to have a nursery there. But she has to approve the theme.

Nicholas; (chuckles) Well whatever she decides on I'm fine with it. Do you want me to bring anything?

Shane: No, just the rogue and your appetite.

Nicholas: See you two tomorrow.

"End of call"

Nicholas smiles as he's hanging the phone. He's staring at the picture of Winter that he still has sitting on his desk. All the men are looking at him waiting to hear what Shane said. A few minutes later Blake and Hayden clear their throats.

"Meet us tomorrow at my dealership at noon. We'll leave from there. If either of you tries one damn thing. We will rip your f*****g heads off." Nicholas points at each o them then he dismisses them.

Blakes waits until Dan escorts Joe and the two men out of the office. "Do you trust them?

"Nicholas looks at the closed door. "I don't know yet. For their sake, their asses better be on the up and up"

****

Winter in the sitting room on her tablet she is trying to find ideas for the twins' nurseries. Bronson walks into the room to inform her that Ophelia is requesting a meeting with her and Shane.

"Well, I was expecting to hear from her. I had a feeling that she would be tired of the dungeon by now. Bring her here in thirty minutes." Winter is looking at Shane walking into the room.

Shane walks over to her and kisses her forehead. "It seems that you were correct about Ophelia. But if she lies to us when she has that pup, I'll kill her a*s. I'm tired of rogues lying to us. Nicholas accepted our invitation and he's bringing someone with him that might have some helpful information."

Winter lays her head on his arm. "McDreamy think about tomorrow as a practice runs for future birthdays and family events."

He kisses the top of her head. "We will get through all of this. It looks like Nicholas is part of our family"

Ophelia is turning around in circles looking at the room. "It's so beautiful"

Winter points at the chair across from her and Shane. Winter offers her a glass of lemonade. Ophelia drinks the full glass of lemonade in one swallow. Shane turns his head and rubs his forehead.

Ophelia doesn't give Winter or Shane time to ask her why is she there. "I'm willing to help you find that no good mate of mine. But I have some conditions."

He sits back and pats Winter's hand.

"First you tell us what you know if it's the truth" When the King and Alpha Nichols have Manny in their hands. Then we'll agree to your conditions." Winter lays her hand on her swollen belly.

Ophelia doesn't say anything for a few minutes. "Okay because so far you have kept your word. My name is on several properties that Manny trains his men at. But the main training camp is 50047 Dasani Forest Lane. He bought all of the houses there and turned them into a large training camp. I'm sure you can find him there. I'll make a list of the other properties." Shane sits up looking at her. "What do you know about his parents?"

"Nothing I have never met them. Manny never speaks about them. But I heard in our link one day that he plans on killing them. I don't know why or when." Ophelia holds her glass out for some more lemonade.

Winter pours her another glass of lemonade. "What are your conditions and why are you telling us this information?"

"Your Majesty my conditions are that I get to keep my properties and all the property that is in his name. Second. set my people and me free as you stated. I have no plans for revenge. I only want to form a pack and raise my pup. Manny chooses himself to save. He didn't have any regard for me and our pup. I have to do what is best for my pup and me. " Ophelia sits the glass down.

"Just so you know if you lie to us I'll kill you after your pup is born and put him or her up for adoption." Winter points at Ophelia's swollen belly.

"Fair enough" Ophelia nods her head.

Shane motions for Bronson to come to take Ophelia back to the dungeon. Winter is looking at Ophelia holding her belly. "Take her to the pack hospital first. While she's there give her something to write on and a pen. Then take her back to the dungeon." Winter is still looking at the woman

"Thank you. Your Majesty" Ophelia takes a deep breath and walks out of the room.

Shane rubs Winter's belly. "Okay, little ones, give mommy a break. She's trying not to let anyone know that she's hurting." He kisses her belly.

"These two are always playing ball or dancing I don't know which one." She's looking at the top of Shane's head. His head is lying against her belly.

"It won't be much longer before our little ones will be making their arrival." Shane's head is still on her belly while the twins' are kicking him.

****

In a private room in a restaurant, several men and two women are sitting around a table. All are drinking whiskey.

"I still don't understand why you want to kidnap the future heir to the throne" An older man is looking around the table.

If we have that pup I'm sure that the King and Queen will do whatever we ask to get their pup back" Another man is looking at the older man.

One of the women shook her head "So we're trying this kidnapping thing again. Hell, it sure as hell didn't work when we went after the new queen when she was an infant. What makes you think it will work now?"

The man lets out a loud laugh."This time I have someone in the palace that will do whatever I tell them to do. That's why it will work. Don't underestimate me this time. I have waited for years to make Reese and Pilar suffer. It's time for payback."