Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 46

[They got lucky. Exactly one minute to spare before we begin the next part of their training.] Dominic links me, causing me to smile at the young she-wolf whose pack mates were congratulating her. I was ecstatic to be tackled by someone who I never sensed coming, knowing full well that this is the wolf Forest Paw needed to continue training them once Blood Moon leaves. Breaking away from the crowd, the she-wolf makes her way to where I still sit on the ground, offering her hand and helping me stand.

"Where did you come from?" I ask, laughing, taking in the small brunette before me who stands a good three inches shorter than me. It was clear she is a runt, but this was a gift as a Tracker. Short, fast, slim, and able to blend in were qualities a great Tracker had, and this she-wolf has it.

"Since day one, I stayed near the front, studying you. It was hard to learn your movements since at any moment you can change directions and be gone in an instant, especially with Alpha Leo chasing you, but today I got lucky. I had a feeling I could catch you for some reason, so I listened to my instinct, staying in the middle to conserve my energy and get into a rhythm while still being able to watch you. When I felt like it was the right time, I took the chance, and I got the scarf." I could see the pride in her eyes as she spoke, albeit a little winded. But she had the talent and determination I was looking for. At the time, she was fifteen, and an early shifter the year before at fourteen. Many picked on her for being a runt, but Abby always had her training with me even if she could never keep up. Back then, her hair was long, almost trailing to the ground, but now it was cut into a bob. Gone was the childish girl I would give pointers to, replaced by a young adult I would say is just about to turn eighteen.

"You're little, Scarlet. I remember training with you and how you would always cry because you couldn't keep up with me." I exclaim, happy to put a name to this young she-wolf before me.

"I'm surprised you remember me." Scarlet chuckles, handing me the scarf.

"Of course I do, and I'm glad you're the one who got the scarf. Looks like I found your new Head Tracker, Leo." I direct my statement to the Alpha, whose heated gaze roams my slightly damp body caused by laying on the snow-covered earth. I glare at him until Dominic comes up behind me, pulling my body against his and resting his head on my shoulder.

"As promised, you get the rest of the day off. Tomorrow, the real training begins." Dominic states with an easy-going smile. I could sense a glare directed towards us, catching Leo glaring at Dominic and me. I guess Dominic must have seen it as well because I am pulled closer into his embrace, feeling Dominic kiss my forehead and nuzzle my hair. A loud growl of jealousy is released from my ex-mate. Zack steps in and pulls Leo away from everyone, leading him towards the pack house.

[I got him, little sister. Besides, I'd rather see you with Dominic than with this piece of shit.] Zack tells me through our sibling link, one that has laid dormant for almost ten years. I realized just how shallow my brother's loyalty to Leo is and felt happy that his move to Blood Moon in the next two weeks was a good call. He would be happier there, and so would his mate and pups. With my hand in Dominic's, our group of wolves ignores the scene Leo makes, and we make our way to the pack house. The Forest Paw wolves have earned the training day cut short.

"Tomorrow, Lease, Dominic, Miles, and Christian will train the Forest Paw wolves. I want to take Scarlet and train her one-on-one." I call out above the happy crowd of wolves, getting an excited grin from Scarlet and a yes ma'am from everyone else. It felt nice being as one in a group of wolves working towards the same goal, the goal of becoming stronger. I was proud of Forest Paw, even though I was no longer one of them.

Making our way into the house, I head directly to the hot chocolate machine and prepare two glasses of the tasty drink. Scanning the room, I find Dominic settling down at a table situated in front of a large window. I promptly make my way over to him and place the cups of hot chocolate down beside the two plates loaded with food. As I pull the chair out to sit next to Dominic, I feel strong arms wrap around my waist, and my body falls onto someone's lap, only to realize that it is Dominic holding me, his head resting on the crook of my shoulder.

"Have I told you how proud I am of you?" He asks, sitting up straight and pulling me closer to his chest.

"No, why?" I reply, slightly confused as I reach for one of the two plates, deciding to enjoy the meal in this cuddling position.

"Well, I am. I thought that at some point during this trip, we would have to restrain you from killing anyone. But you have completely surprised us. Other than Mia, who completely deserved what she got, you've focused your energy on training these wolves. You've even reconciled with your brother." Dominic's words have my hand pausing in the air before I place the full fork back onto the plate. He was right, though. I thought by now I would have killed one of my tormentors. The most surprising thing that came out of this trip is the fact I've been around Leo and, as of lately, haven't felt any pain from the mate bond. I came into this trip thinking this was a bad idea, but now I think I gained a lot from returning to Forest Paw, instead of losing something.