I Rejected You, Alpha

ELEIA’S POV

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Waking up on a half deflated blow up mattress was very awkward , my half is sunken in and I had to slide off it to get off .

Every chance of getting up , I fall over due to sinking in , feeling the floor beneath me .

Raising with a grunt , I stand frozen as I stare at the empty beds where the children are suppose to be .

“Aiden ?” I screech as I stomp out of the living room , my b***d raising as I rush through the house , freezing when I hear giggles and laughter coming from the kitchen , the smell of bacon luring me inside to see all the children sitting at the island , eating pancakes and bacon .

I smile as he makes small talk with them , “So what do you kids want to do today ?”

I could tell that he was nervous to talk to them , he was smiling the entire time while looking on edge .

“Can we have a tour ? I like knowing where everything is .” A boy smiles and my heart sinks as Aiden freezes , looking at him with a soft smile .

“Of course , any other suggestions ?” He asks , looking at every one of them , smiling like he has a plan .

No one else says anything , “So if there’s nothing else , would you like to go to a nearby pond ? Can you guys swim ? We can take a picnic basket if you like .” He shrugs and when his eyes find mine , a deep blush coats his cheeks .

“Hi .” It’s like we’re frozen in time as we stare at one another .

“Come here .” He nods his head to the side and I stride towards him , smiling at the kids .

“Good morning little ones .” I smile and they all say hi in union .

“So are we heading to the pond ?” I shake my shoulders in excitement and they all smile , nodding .

I can’t believe that yesterday these kids were terrified and today they are happy .

“Are the other kids coming too ?” I glance at Aiden and he stares at me , glancing at the kids and then back at me again .

“We can invite them .” He shrugs carelessly , “Then we’ll need chaperones . I’ll ask Rosie and Stefan .” I smile , raising onto my toes before placing a k**s on his cheek .

He secretly squeezes my behind , making me grin as I walk away .

I slowly ascend the stairs and head to their room , slowly knocking as I hope that they are okay and awake .

My bladder feels full and just as I’m about to turn and head to our room , Rosie opens the door , looking tired , her hair a mess , her eyes barely open .

“What is it ?” She yawns , stretching her arms above her head .

“We’re taking some kids to the pond , we need more people to look after them . See you at ten .” I smile before turning around , leaving her without an option as I rush up the stairs .

My heart stops as my foot slips and my hand shoots out in front of me , grabbing the edge of the stair , my knee hitting the sharp edge as my other hand holds onto the railing for dear life .

My heart is pounding in my ears , my chest heaving as I try to focus on relaxing .

I didn’t fall , I slipped .

I am fine .

I just have to get up… but what if I get up and I fall again ?

My eyes squeeze shut as I think of how to safely get up from my position as my knee is on the edge of the step .

I slowly pull my leg closer before using one foot to steady myself and I blow out heavy breaths as I stand .

Well that was close…

Walking into the room with shaky legs , I shut the door behind me before using the bathroom and only when I wash my hands , I feel the stinging on my knees when I’m fully calm .

I step back from the counter , looking down at my scraped knee that’s slowly healing .

I sigh , shaking my head as I just walk to the bed , the soft looking mattress that’s inviting me over into it’s embrace .

I glance at the door , shrugging as I climb onto the bed and it’s welcoming and comfortable . I can lay down for a minute .

I snuggle into the pillow and just as my body fully relaxes , the door opens and Aiden tuts , smiling as I stare at him guiltily .

“Come on , we have to get dressed .” He nudges me and I sigh , sitting up .

“I’m just tired .” I yawn , standing before striding over to the closet and I get dressed in a pair of shorts and a oversized t-shirt .

“Stunning as always .” He k****s me , making me feel like the prettiest girl alive , even if I am fat now .

After gathering clothes for the kids and asking the rest to join , they did and we all take a walk to the pond .

Stefan , a few other warriors and Aiden walk in front while Rosie slowly walks with me at the back , we have no reason to believe that there are any danger , but it’s just for safety .Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Arriving at the pond , the guys throw out blankets and towels and those who can swim run and dive into the pond .

It’s cold and most of the snow melted , but for us wolves , it’s just cool .

We are mostly heaters , men more than the women and I giggle as the girls join me and Rosie on the blankets while the men make a fire beside us .

We eat and laugh and play board games until it’s noon .

Gathering all the kids after eating , I notice a girl and a boy gone .

Two teenagers and I grab onto Rosie’s arm as I glance around .

“What’s wrong ?” She asks when she saw the frantic look on my face .

“Two kids are gone .” I mutter as I pace , “Who ?” She asks and I frown , I can not remember their names…

“I don’t know their names , but they were sitting one side , eating and now they’re gone .” I heave and Aiden strides towards me , grabbing my shoulders , “Take a breath , what’s wrong ?” He asks and I inhale deeply , trying to focus on remembering their names .

“The two , brown hair girl and boy , they are gone , they were right here .” I motion to where they sat .

“Did they go swim ?” Rosie asks , striding towards the empty pond .

“Relax , we’ll find them .” Aiden cups my cheeks , “Stefan , come with me , the rest , take the kids home .” He demands and all the little kids huddle around Rosie and I , mostly me .

The walk back feels like forever while I think of where the two might have run off to .

Maybe they want to go home , but it’s no abandoned and filled with dead people .

“Relax , they couldn’t have gone far .” Rosie takes my hand and I sigh , looking at her , “They are wolves , they could be long gone and all we wanted to do was give them another home .” I sigh , “Now they might be dead if someone else got them because people will think they are rogues .” I wipe the coat of sweat off my forehead .

“Aiden and Stefan will find them , relax .” She gives my hand a squeeze and all I can feel is exhaustion when we make it home .

The kids who slept over at our house last night gather around me , “Are we having another sleepover ?” The girl asks and I smile at them , “Maybe next week , but first we have to find great homes for each and every one of you . People here are loving and caring just like the alpha and I and we want to share you all with everyone because every one of you are special .” I smile and Rosie just stands there , looking at me with a warm smile .

“What if they don’t love us ?” A little girl asks and I kneel , holding my arms out to her .

“They will and I do . Once a month we will have a big sleepover for all the kids , alright ?” I smile and the girl hugs me .

“Can you watch the kids while I ask who’s available for fostering ?”

Rosie nods , “Let me show you where my mate and I are building our home , it’s not nearly done , but the foundation has been completed today and I guess that’s the roughest thing .” She beams while leading them to the construction site and I can’t help but smile .

I wonder if she knows that kids aren’t that into building .

I mind link the entire pack , asking whoever is available to meet me in front of our home and at least ten couples come , which is more than enough because the rest of the kids got foster homes yesterday .

“Hi .” I greet everyone and Rosie bring the kids back , “So those who don’t have homes , come here .” I wave them over and the seven come forward , “We had these kids spent with us last night , and we want to do a big slumber party every month will all the kids , so these need homes .” I smile at the couples who smile back , but not at me , their smiles are towards the kids .

“Unfortunately there are only seven .” I chew on my bottom l*p .

“We just came here in case there wasn’t enough , we thought you needed us but we don’t really want kids .” Some man scratches his head , smiling guiltily , “That’s okay , you came to help and that is what matters .” I smile and he nods , taking his kid’s hand and they leave .

“So not everyone will get a child to foster .” I clap my hands and turn to the kids , “I don’t know how you want to do this , you want to say hi and see if you are comfortable ?” I ask the kids and they nod .

It’s like magic as they choose their parents and all of them get along , two other couples staring with side eyes but with smiles at the new families getting along .

“I do apologise .” I walk up to them and they say it’s okay , clearly when it’s not and they head home .

“Now if you feel it’s too much , please talk with a guidance councillor , or even me , my door is always open .” I smile and I watch as they all head home .

The kids got around very fast and I love seeing new families form .

Rosie throws her arm around me , “You did good .” She rests her head against mine .

“We did good .”

She snorts , standing upright , “I did nothing , you got these kids homes , paired them with nice people .” The tears in her eyes make my heart clench , “Did you want a kid ?” I ask and she rolls her eyes , aggressively wiping her cheeks .

“No , but I am afraid that I can’t have kids .” She gulps and my heart drops into my stomach , “Rosie..” I sigh , pulling her into a hug , “I’m sorry .” I try to stop my own tears forming in my eyes , but it’s no use .