Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 96

As I stand on the side of the familiar outdoors training ground, I watch as wolves pile in, some whispering about my wolves stationed at equal intervals around the grounds, some questioning why I'm here when I left the pack nearly three years ago. I just keep a stoic smile on my face, Ariven chuckling as he watches the wolves stretch, each breaking into their own cliques. I spy the Hunters that used to make my life a living nightmare, wolves I am itching to destroy in a fight. I spy the trackers that ignored my existence, their excuse always being their job is more important than a "Lowly Omega". I am neutral towards them as they neither joined in my abuse nor stepped into help me. I spy the Omegas, their malnourished bodies still a site to see, one which I know will change under Lace's rule with time. Seeing Misbah and Lilly again, their skinny bodies still the same as usual but the two hold their heads high with pride.

"See those two wolves over there?" I ask Ariven, pointing out my two friends whom I missed these last few years.

"Yes, why?" He asks and I smile.

"I plan to take them and their families back to Silver Crystal Crescent with us. They helped me when I became an Omega, and I have a feeling they would agree to moving." I answer happily, already planning the two empty cabins that the ladies would adore. Ariven chuckles as Mika and Lace finally appears on the training ground, making their way towards us with apologetic looks.

"Sorry, Mika was placing all the pack assets into my name and we lost track of time." Lace explains as soon as she reaches my side. I understand and just motion for her to stand beside me as I turn my attention to Mika.

"For now, you are still the Alpha. This means today, you lead the training. I want to see where every wolf is at and how they are trained, to be able to restructure your training procedures." I state, watching as he bristles at my command. I take a deep breath, waiting for Mika to argue back with me as Lace walks away towards the Omegas to what I hopefully assume is explain the training today.

"Oy, Mika, what's with this bitch Geminie being back at the pack?" Sebastian Bright calls out, a shit-eating grin on his face. Trailing behind him is his brother Samule and a group of Warriors. I frown as they come to stand before the three of us, seeing Lace and the Omegas look on with worry.

[Lace, up to making a bet?] I ask, linking the she-wolf as I smirk.

[What do you have in mind?] She asks, a familiar mischievous glint in her eyes that I haven't seen in years.

[If I can beat these six punks in a fight, Misbah, Lilly and their families can relocate with me.] I state, watching Lace roll her eyes.

[Cocky, are we?]

[Very. I may have seemed weak to the pack, but I had an ancient Elf training me for years to fight.] I retort, watching her eye widen in shock.

"Look at me when I'm speaking to you!" Samule shouts, Ariven stepping in front of me protectively.

"Oh, I'm sorry, were you speaking to me Sammy boy?" I ask with mock concern, leaning against a tree and twirling a strand of hair between my fingers.

"You damn well know I was, bitch!" He curses, anger radiating off of this ignorant wolf in waves. Mika and Ariven let out a growl of warning, but I stop them, a smirk on my face as I look at the Warriors before me.

"Sorry, but I was dealing with Alpha things, you wouldn't understand. I missed whatever you were saying completely," My answer infuriates the group further and a ripple of whispers break out between the wolves watching. My packmates chuckle, most likely guessing where this is headed.

[Ten minutes. Beat them in ten and you win the bet. If not, I want to meet this Elf and have her train me for a month!] Lace replies, and it is the motivation I need to continue taunting these all-brawn-no-brain men. Pushing off from the tree, I slowly walk towards the Warrior group, taking in their appearance and stance, looking for any weak spot.

"You're not an Alpha." A tanned boy calls out and I recognize him as Amir. I chuckle, taking in his cocky stance as he favours the left side.

"Wanna bet?" I ask, coming to stand beside Ariven who just looks at me with a raised brow.

"I bet you're fucking tall, dark and broody here. But you're no Alpha." Sebastian calls out. Mika lets out a feral growl at his insubordinate packmate. I roll my eyes at his possessive attitude and send him a warning growl of my own, happy when Mika begrudgingly backs down. These pups are mine to deal with.

"And I bet I can beat the six of you in a fight at once," I egg him on, taking another step forward. This catches everyone's attention as the six males weigh their options. If my hunch is correct, they must assume that I am still the same old "weak Geminie unable to defend herself" and won't want to fight a weakling and be considered heartless and cruel. That's fine with me. After a few minutes of the group using their singular brain cell to answer, I push past them, bumping my shoulder into Sebastian and watching the Hunter stumble to the right, his anger reaching new limits.

"That's it. You're on, you bitch! Just don't go crying when you're near death!" Sebastian screams as his arm swings in my direction.

[Start the timer.] I link Lace as I drop down into a crouch narrowly missing a fist to the face. Pushing back up, I use my momentum to throw my own punch, catching Sebastian in the chin and hearing a satisfying crunch as blood seeps out of his mouth. Sebastian falls backwards, eyes rolling to the back of his head comically.

"Someone roll him onto his side so he doesn't choke on his own blood. His jaw and teeth may be broken." I state in a monotone voice and turn around just in time to dodge Samule's kick.

"You bitch, that's my brother you just injured!" He seethes, spit flying from his lips. I roll my eyes, instinct telling me to crouch just in time to miss another fist being thrown my way by Amir.