Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 43

"If you two want, Blood Moon is always looking for new wolves to join. I know mom and dad's graves are here, but they would rather we be happy than stuck and miserable. Right now, you two are stuck." I suggest, giving Abby and Zack a reassuring smile. My gaze returns to my niece and nephews, knowing they would miss their friends, but it would be safer for them to live in Blood Moon, away from Mia and Leo.

"Are you sure? What would your Alpha say?" Zack asks, fear and hope mingled in his voice. I knew he must be thinking that this offer is too good to be true, and that Dominic would object. But I know Dominic, he trusts me and my decisions, and I trust him.

"He will say yes, instantly. You're both strong wolves and would help the pack. Even Dominic noticed your lack of loyalty the first day we arrived. Trust me, you'll be welcomed into Blood Moon even more since I'm the one extending the invitation." I answer, tearing my gaze away from the pups and reassuring my brother and his mate. This decision to bring them to Blood Moon felt right, and I have a feeling our parents would approve.

"You sure he'll be fine with this?" Abby confirms, and I nod, giving her a reassuring smile as a sigh of relief escapes her lips.

"Thank you, it would give the pups a better life," Zack exclaims, the fear now gone, replaced by a spark of determination. I had a feeling he needed this opportunity to leave Forest Paw, giving him a sense of freedom that I know all too well from leaving this pack. With a smile, I give my brother another hug, feeling relieved to have him back in my life once more.

"I'll let Dominic know, but I suggest you get everything you'll need packed and be ready to leave when we do. Talk to Blue and Axel, as I am sure they will help you like they helped me, without Leo knowing." With this, our current conversation ends, and we go back to eating our food. The mood becomes lighter between Abby, Zack, and I, and for once, I felt like I had gotten my family back.

The three of use this time alone to learn what we've done in the past two and a half years, and I learn that they were expecting their twins when I left. The boys were born a couple of months later, making them about two years old, like I thought. When I told them about me being Fire Foot, how I met Dominic, and his offer a year later, as well as my store, the two were both shocked and surprised until Abby asked if she could work for me. It felt nice being around Zack and Abby, with all hate gone as the thoughts of being able to watch my niece and nephews grow and, one day, watch them play with my own pups bring a smile to my face.

Dominic joined us, bringing along a hot chocolate for me and wrapping his arms around me the moment he sits down. Serena and Axel join soon after, Claira running towards Lilly-Ann, Mathew, Maxwell, and the rest of the pups playing in the corner. I bring up the offer I gave to Zack and Abby, shocked when Axel and Serena ask if they could join too. Apparently, Forest Paw was not what it used to be, and they would feel safer in Blood Moon. Dominic readily agreed to let them all join, as long as they were ready within two weeks, when we are supposed to leave.

With a plan in motion for the ones I call my family to join my pack, Dominic and I say our good nights and prepare to leave. It was getting late, and it being Friday meant that it was a movie night with our pack mates, a tradition we started when having to go to an ally pack to help. Heading out of Forest Paw's pack house with Dominic's arms wrapped around me, we cross paths with Leo, who stops mid-make out session with Mia to glare at me, more specifically at the spot where Dominic holds me. Mia looked to be about fully healed from the beating she received by me last week, her body free from the cast and all traces of bruising gone. I stop, giving her a pointed look.

"I expect you to be at training tomorrow bright and early, or what happened last week will look like child's play, Mia," I order, wrapping my arms around Dominic and gaining a growl from Leo. I guess he didn't like me ordering around his little whore. I just scoff at him, deciding not to pay attention to this so-called pathetic mate of mine and my disowned sister, and enjoy the feeling of being safe in Dominic's embrace as we continue making our way to the guest cabin.

Many of my pack mates were already waiting for us, some making popcorn in the kitchen, and others in the living room going through movie options. I shake my head, smiling at the loyalty and companionship they have, before heading upstairs for a much-needed shower to wash away the tiredness from today. After towel-drying off, I slip on a pair of baggy, fluffy pyjamas and make my way down the stairs to join my pack mates. Dominic instantly pulls me into his lap the moment I walk past him in the living room, causing me to squeal in surprise as he reclines back in the chair with me in his grasp. Used to this scene, my pack mates chuckle and press 'Play,' The Hunger Games beginning as the decided movie of the night.

Accepting my fate of being cuddled with Dominic tonight, I curl up in his lap, my head resting on the crook of his neck with his arms wrapped around me. That's when I realize something.

[Ice, what do you want to do for your birthday tomorrow?] I ask through our personal link, feeling him nuzzle the top of my head, where he places a light kiss.

[How about a quiet night with you? You should know all the best places to go, so plan a day for us, okay?] He answers, his fingers drawing small circles on my skin. I nod, snuggling closer to my best friend as we settle into watch the movie.

I must have fallen asleep sometime after the group started Catching Fire because I wake up with the need to use the washroom, finding myself in the room Dominic chose to sleep in in the guest cabin. Climbing out of bed, I go to relieve my bladder and wash my hands, then make my way back to his bed, deciding that it's just easier staying here for the night. Catching sight of Dominic, who is now awake, I smile and climb under the covers and right into Dominic's arms. I fall asleep quickly in his warm embrace, knowing that in a few more months, the mate bond with Leo and I will be gone, and I will be able to choose my mate. I know that it will be Dominic.