Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 15

When they thought that all hope was lost, Rowena blurted out, “Gracie, please do me the favor.”

Jaxon slowly relaxed, understanding that she had not turned completely heartless. There was only one problem. “He said that he won’t see anyone except you.” Jaxon informed Rowena. She ensured to not meet his gaze when he spoke. The da mn mate bond was making her feel giddy for no good reason. She also admitted that Jaxon was better looking than his kid brother.

“Then I’m sorry he might die. Gracie is good. She can take care of things,” Rowena’s voice lowered at the last part before she turned to Gracie and said, “Gracie, once you are done, we shall leave together with my mom.”

Jaxon’s heart bled again. Why is she so bent on leaving when she just arrived?” Well, he would just have to find a way to make her stay. Perhaps let her utilize her skills at the pack hospital. Yes, that will be the best way!

“I don’t want to leave, Row, I’m sorry. This is where I belong.” Alice said defiantly, Rowena was dismayed. She wanted to close every chapter on this pack but her mother was making it very difficult for her.

“Then I will leave but mom, I will never come back again if I do,” she said in a serious tone, which made Jaxon aggravated. How was she expecting him to live without her?

“Aren’t you over reacting?” Jaxon asked her.

“Really Alpha? Overreacting? Have you any idea about how it feels? Please don’t forget that I’m just an omega,” bitterness registered in Rowena’s tone and eyes whiles she conveyed her message.

“And you can’t lie that you are not feeling the bond,” Jaxon pointed out, hoping that it would change her mind but sadly.

“It’s the reason why I have to go and if you will not have Gracie check on your father, then we will check into a hotel and leave by the next available flight tomorrow.” Rowena, was not willing to even stay the night. Everything about the pack house was bringing bitter memories, though their home looked cozier than before, which she could attribute to Jaxon like her mother stated her the letters.

“Alright, Gracie, please come with me,” Jaxon spoke. For Rowena to leave, then he would settle for Gracie. The longer Rowena stayed, the better his chances of winning her over but then he recalled something and said, “Sorry I did not bring my car but you look tired so just wait here. I will get the car and come for you.”

Gracie was indeed tired so she did not refuse. When Jaxon left, she asked Rowena. “You know that some cases are special and exclusive to you right?”

“Right but I need to put myself together. I am not emotionally prepared to see Charles or Clara,” Rowena said in a small voice. She kept thinking of what she would do if they ever came into contact again. With her new found confidence, was she strong enough to stand up to them? She did not prepare to meet them because they were never in her plans and she was hating the turnout of events so far.

“You are afraid of them. You are not afraid of the Alpha who cares for you but the ones who caused you pain,” Gracie pointed out. When she saw Jaxon the first time, she was afraid of him because of how fierce his looked even with his attractive features. Yet when he was faced with Rowena, Gracie saw his resolve break. She could tell that Jaxon would not reject Rowena.

“Row, let me cook something for the two of you to eat. Ah, you should have told me that you were coming but it’s good Jaxon buys groceries for me every week. If not, I would not have had anything to

feed you with,” Alice said, pressing on Rowena’s conscience. For the eight years Rowena was away, Alice never took a dime from her. Everything she needed was provided by Jaxon.

“The Alpha buys groceries for you? Are you not…” Gracie was surprised but did not finish speaking when Alice said,

“He does it because of Rowena. He did not say it but I know. He never ate in the pack house for the past eight years.”

“I think he loves Rowena a lot,” Gracie smiled and folded her arms to her chest whiles her gaze remained on Rowena.

“They are always nice until they know that they have an Omega for a mate,” Rowena revered in a bitter tone but Gracie shook her head. Having lived together for so long, they even kept the same hair length and color. Both blondes,

“He does not seem like he would reject you,” Gracie observed, whereas Rowena could still not believe it.

“Because his father needs me. Just wait until his father gets better”

“Are you ready?” Jaxon asked behind them. He arrived in time to hear Rowena’s last words but pretended otherwise. He was also certain that she was indeed afraid of being rejected, for which reason she built those strong walls of defense. Hopefully. he would be able to bring them down with time.

“Yes,” Gracie agreed before turning to Alice, “Mom, I will be right back.”

Jaxon cast another glance at Rowena before he left with Gracie. The drive was extremely quiet until they arrived at the pack house. Charles was out with Clara when Jaxon led Gracie up the stairs to the

old Alpha’s room. When he knocked, the old man did not respond so Jaxon said,

“Dad, it’s a friend of Rowena.”

“Any friend of Rowena is welcome,” the old Alpha responded instantly, Jaxon shook his head and chuckled. He opened the door and led Gracie inside. The old Alpha sat on the bed but it was obvious that he was not well. He forced to hold Gracie’s gaze as she smiled at him.

“Greetings, Alpha. I am Gracie, a member of this pack. I have been away all my life and returned a few hours ago.”

“Welcome back Gracie, are you also a doctor?” Old Alpha Clinton asked with a small smile. He wanted news on Rowena desperately but maintained a calm countenance.

“Yes Alpha, Rowena and I worked together in the same hospital but I honestly must say that I am not as gifted as she is,” Gracie revealed. However, the smile on the old Alpha’s face did not jerk.

“Well, since you are her friend, you can still check my

condition.”

“I gladly will but first, can I see your past medical records?” Gracie asked politely. The old Alpha nodded and Jaxon went to pull all the test and their results for her. She sat on a couch and went through it all. Her face contoured and twitched with different expressions before she finally voiced.

“If all the doctors are saying the same thing, then it only means that…” she paused and went close to the old Alpha before. saying, “please let me examine you first. How do you feel?” She asked whiles checking his eyes, temperature and heartbeat.

“Dizzy, and I have seizures from time to time.”

“You are too cold too,” Gracie observed. “Let me take your blood sample to the pack hospital. I will supervise the test at the laboratory myself,” she said, seeking his consent.

“Okay.”

After Gracie took the blood sample, Jaxon drove her to the pack hospital but he still could not stop thinking about Rowena. Was she really leaving? His heart was aching at the thought of it. She did not even want to come and check on the old Alpha. Whiles they were waiting for the result, he asked Gracie,

“So how did you wind up in Canada if I may ask?”

“From what my uncle said, he took me along when I was young. I don’t remember because he said I was just two and my parents had died in a war. He never returned though he is a great health worker for fears that his skills would not be recognized here. He does not want to be treated as an omega after the recognition he has gained abroad.”

Things have changed. Omegas go to school and train like everyone else,” Jaxon said calmly. It was obvious that they were Josing skillful men and women because of their ranks in the pack. He had to think of a way to make things better. Since no one remembered Gracie, doctors and nurses at the pack hospital were thinking she was the long-awaited Alpha’s mate. Jaxon never had time to speak with any female casually like this so they concluded on it.

“But they are still the lowest in the pack,” Gracie politely argued out. Jaxon did not refuse but added,

“They can still work out of it and no one looks down on them anymore. Take me for instance, I only ate Alice’s food since 1

returned from Canada.”

“You lived in Canada too?” Gracie asked in amazement. The only reason Jaxon was opening up to her was the fact that she was Rowena’s best friend. There was the subtle feeling that Gracie will discuss all they were saying with Rowena.

“For three years.”

“So why did you come back?” Gracie asked again. Jaxon was about to responded when the lab technician said,

“Doctor Gracie, the test results are ready.”