Page 56 of Rejected By the Alpha

“Marco linked me, saying you would be coming in,” the doctor states, as she helps me from the wheelchair and onto the bed. The nurse waits by the door, tears in her eyes as she takes in my appearance, and the doctor is forced to send her back to the front.

“Sorry about that. Everyone has been in a tizzy since your abduction,” the doctor apologizes, smiling at me as she closes the door.

“I am Hannah, and, if you’ll let me, I will be your doctor for the foreseeable future.”

“Kaylee Kingsley, and I would like that.” Hannah thanks me as she asks me the usual questions about how I feel, any cough or fever, and takes my blood pressure. Once the basics are taken, she takes a seat on the rolling stool and gives me a serious look.

“Now, I can scent something is wrong. You went through your first heat unnaturally, didn’t you.” It’s not a question but a statement, and I find myself looking down at my lap. The story of my abduction comes out. How I was injected with something when I reached my cottage, to waking up. From there, I explain being drugged again with a sleeping drug, and then my daring escape. Hannah listens to me, never interrupting unless it’s to ask a question, and handing me a box of tissues when I find myself crying again. When it came to the part of my forced heat, I freeze and think back to that day.

“How did your heat come about, Kaylee?” Hannah prods, taking my hand in hers.

“Jordan of Shadow Moon injected me with a drug. He…he tried to rape me,” I admit. Hannah nods and silence settles in the room. She asks if I would want to do a full lab test, and after I agree to it, she asks me to take off my dress and lay on the bed. An hour of poking, prodding, x-rays, and blood being drawn leave me with results of some drugs still in my system, and an order of bed rest. As I dress and stand to leave the pack infirmary, Hannah asks that I come back next week to redo the tests and make sure I have healed properly.

Walking out of the infirmary, I prepare myself to make the walk to the pack house to stay the night, when a pair of small armswrap around me from the left. Surprised, I look down to find Lace holding me, tears filling her little eyes as she looks up at me.

“I missed you, Kaylee,” the eight-year-old whimpers.

“We all did.” Turning to the sound of Adam’s voice, I find him, Henry, and David watching me from the side of David’s truck. I didn’t think I had any more tears left to cry, but as Lace and I walk towards her father and brothers, I find myself walking into David’s arms as silent tears fall. I should have known better, that they wouldn’t let me be alone.

“We have a room for you ready at the house. Amelia, the pups, and I won’t allow you to be alone when you’ve been through so much,” David whispers, patting my back as the pups lean into me. Warmth from their love fills me, and I realize why I formed a familial bond with the Saints. It’s because theyaremy family.

“Can we go home then?” I ask, looking up at the man who took on the role of my father.

“Of course, Kay. Let’s go home and get you healing.”

60

Lucas

Watching Kaylee walk into the pack infirmary was harder than I thought it would be. I should be in there, holding her and helping her through the trauma she has endured. Instead, she makes both Marco and I stay outside.

“She seems mad with us,” Marco states, as soon as the door closes and Kaylee can no longer hear us.

“Most likely mad at me, and annoyed with you,” I add, getting a glare from the redheaded wolf.

“I won’t ask what happened, but I have an inkling of it. For now, we should give her some space.” I growl at Marco’s words, but he is right. Kaylee went through a lot, and judging from what my aunt told us before we attacked Shadow Moon, Kaylee will need some time to deal with the aftermath of being kidnapped. Marco suggests taking me to where I am staying so I can shower andrest as well before I am shown around the pack, and I thank him for the offer. Truth is, I am exhausted, between running away from Oak Fur and then instantly rushing into a rescue mission when I got to Ivory Fangs. I could use some sleep.

Hopping into the passenger seat of Marco’s jeep, the wolf begins to drive but surprises me as he takes the road leading to the dormitories, and not the one that will take me to my aunt and uncle’s house.

“You went the wrong way,” I state with confusion. Marco sighs, giving me an apologetic look, and I get a bad feeling.

“Amelia told me to settle you in the dorms. David already had your room set up, and you’ll be staying there until we decide your role in the pack.”

“Then what about my room at my aunt’s place?”

“Kaylee will be staying there until she is fully healed. Alpha’s orders, and I can’t say no to my alpha.” For a moment I feel hurt that my aunt would push me aside, but then I realize Kaylee needs them more than me. I was the one that pushed my aunt and her family away long before I rejected Kaylee, especially when Kaylee lost her parents and my aunt and uncle lost their best friends. To them, Kaylee is family, more than I am at times. Deciding to push aside my feelings, I accept the new arrangements, and soon we reach the dorms.

Walking into the building, I spot the wolves I brought from Oak Fur chatting in a lounge area with Ivory Fangs wolves, the group talking about the initiation ceremony that will take place soon. Their conversation ends when they spot Marco and me, and without hesitation, they all begin asking about Kaylee. It takes amoment to reassure them that Kaylee is home safe with David and the pups before the group returns to their own conversation. Some have their eyes glaze over, most likely linking everyone of my return and the news of Kaylee.

I am once again amazed at how close-knit this pack is. It is different from Oak Fur, where we had our factions. What amazes me the most is the respect and care they have for Kaylee, who is still only eighteen years old. This scene reminds me that I really did fuck up when I rejected her. That, had we mated, Oak Fur would be just like Ivory Fangs and growing stronger. With a sigh, I look to Marco who waits patiently for me before the elevator, a knowing look in his eyes as we step inside the machine.

“You really do regret it all,” he mumbles, making me nod.

“I do. It was the biggest mistake of my life,” I agree, getting a sigh from my frenemy.

“Well, I hope you know I will be pursuing her.” I bristle at his words but even I can’t say much. I saw the way she ran into his arms. How she cried into his shoulders out of pure relief. Kaylee and Marco have a connection, I can’t deny that. But I can try my best to show her that I am sorry, and will love her the way I should have. The mending mate bond hums in agreement with me, and reminds me that even if Marco tries to win her heart, Kaylee is my goddess-given mate. We are meant for one another.

The elevator ride is filled with silence until it stops. With a small chime of a bell, we exit on the fifth floor and make our way to the last door on the right. Marco hands me the keys, telling me to do the honor, and so I unlock the door. The first thing I am greeted with is a small entryway. I thought the dorms would have asingle room with the required bedroom necessities, but I was wrong. To the left of the entryway is an arched doorway, leading to a small kitchen with a minifridge, sink, stove, and counter. It is small with limited storage, but it is perfect for someone living alone. Past the entryway is a larger room with a double bed, a table with three chairs, and a couch facing a television mounted on the wall. Under the television is a small dresser.

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