Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 39

"Until you stop being a slut, I don't want you anywhere near my pups," Zack growls before storming away from everyone. I had to give him points for being a good father. I sit and snuggle into the dumbfounded Dominic, my mind wandering to reconsider forgiving Zack.

[I thought you said they were close?] Dominic's voice enters our link, his fingers playing with a lock of my hair.

[I thought so too. Guess you miss a lot after two and a half years.] This reply gains me a deep chuckle from Dominic. With a sigh, I take a look at the time on my phone and stand, motioning for my pack to follow.

"Where do you think you're going?" Mia asks, her voice holding contempt and rage that she directs at me.

"To bed. I want everyone outside by eight in the morning in full workout clothing: track pants, long sleeve shirts, and a track jacket made for winter. If you are late or refuse to do what I tell you to do, I will make you pay for it by doing more." My voice rings loud and clear through the silent crowd that eyes my pack and I.

"Furthermore, since I was requested to train you all, you will treat me like I am an Alpha. All wolves from sixteen to forty-five will train with us as well, that is if you are a Hunter or a Tracker. If you have other pack duties, you will not have to join us. Anyone in a high rank will be trained by me also, including the top four and the Alpha and Beta. Any objections?" Mia goes to say something, but Axel gives her a warning glare. I watch as every wolf present nods their head in understanding as I wait for anyone to refuse. After a few minutes, I smile.

"No questions or concerns? Good. I have a list of those who are Trackers and Hunters, as well as a list of those eligible to be Trackers and Hunters. If you are on the list and do not show up, I will come to question you, and you will be punished. Your Alpha already agreed to it when he signed the contract I faxed to him last night." The crowd is still silent, but the pack link is buzzing, as many of my wolves start to place bets on who will get their ass kicked first by me. Of course, the leading bet is Mia being the wolf who gets sent to the pack hospital first.

"Now, many of you should head to bed and be ready for tomorrow. Good night." With these words, I head back to the guest house, my pack taking its cue to leave as well. Dominic keeps his arms wrapped around my shoulders, reassuring me that everything will be fine and that once we're done here, we can head home. Home is a word I never thought would mean anything to me ever again, but Blood Moon is home for me, and I missed it. After reminding everyone to turn in for the night for training tomorrow morning, we all say our good nights then head to our respective rooms. I change into pyjamas and jump into bed. I have a hard time falling asleep, with my body alert and on edge inside Forest Paw territory. I felt confined in a place that held too many bad memories, making it impossible to sleep. Climbing out of bed, I decide to make my way to the kitchen for some leftover cheesecake that is definitely needed after this stressful day of dealing with my past tormentors. Having given up on the idea of sleep for now, I catch Dominic already there with a forkful of cheesecake already being shoved into his mouth.

"Any left?" I ask, leaning against the entrance to the kitchen.

"Yes, want some?" I smile and make my way towards my friend, hopping up on the counter in front of him and taking his fork from his hand. I start digging into the cheesecake and taking a bite of the gooey goodness..

"Hey, save some for me." He chuckles, grabbing a new fork as he takes a large fork full of the cheesecake and shoving it into his mouth. His cheeks resemble that of a chipmunk with how stuffed they are. A large chunk now missing from the cheesecake causes me to glare at my friend. I regret getting him addicted to the treat.

"You already ate half of it," I state in annoyance, hopping off of my perch. I pick up the plate in between us on the counter and promptly walk away with my treasure held tightly. The sound of Dominic's pursuit has my walk turning into a run, and I race up the stairs and into my room where I promptly slam and lock the door.

"Amberle, open the door!' Dominic yells, his voice holding an Alpha command. All I do is giggle, knowing full well that his command never affects me.

"Nuh-uh." I retort, making my way towards the bed that beckons me. I sit on my bed as Dominic continues to pound on the door, my senses reaching out while I enjoy my stolen treat. I could hear wolves stir because of the commotion after a while, knowing they were all both amused and irritated at Dominic's and my antics. Finally giving in, I open the door and hold out the plate that had about three bites left of the cake.

"Here you go," I say innocently, getting an exasperated growl.

"That's cruel." He sighs, and I smile, poking his nose.

"How about when we get home, I make more?" I say, chuckling at his pouting face.

"Deal." Dominic agrees, finishing the last of the cheesecake and placing the plate on the dresser by the door. Letting out a squeak in surprise, I find myself being carried by Dominic to my temporary bed, where he promptly situates us under the covers

"Now, bedtime." He orders. I smile, letting him turn off the lights before I feel myself being pulled closer to him with strong arms wrapped around me. Tomorrow would be a long day. Now, time to sleep.