Rejecting the Alpha Twins

Chapter 11

Xander POV

“Xander, why does Xavier hate me so much?” Isabelle pouts, her big blue eyes studiously looking into mine as I glance away, unnerved by the question.

Even she’s noticed that my brother is behaving strangely, I try to laugh it off, but she looks serious as she continues to observe me. We’re both outside, watching several of the warrior doing their training, Isabelle keeping her distance, her short skirt hugging her curves and revealing her lacy underwear when she bends over too far, causing my mouth to go dry. as I swallow hard at the enticing image.

“He doesn’t hate you, he’s just irritable lately. It’s not just with you” I mutter, hoping she’ll leave it alone.

The truth is I don’t know what’s wrong with Xavier lately. It stings that he doesn’t confide in me as much as he used to, being that we are twins and all.

She raises a brow “Is it something to do with his wolf?” she asks, her lips curving downwards “Is he recognizing that I might not be his mate?” she sounds slightly panicked about the very idea of it.

I rush to reassure her. “No Isabelle. I haven’t heard my wolf yet, so I doubt he has. He’s probably just nervous about the whole shifting thing and maybe tired of discussing the birthday party” I sighed “Just give him some space and you’ll see that he’ll come around.”

At least I was hoping that’s what it was.

She touches my arm lightly. Normally I’m pleased by the contact but today, today I feel numb. Empty. Desolate. I force a smile on my face. “You still find me attractive, don’t you Xander?” she bites her pale pink lower lip, causing my eyes to dart towards them.

Did I? Isabelle was the prettiest girl in our pack. There was no denying it. Usually, I wouldn’t hesitate to express how exactly! felt about her, but today, I was reacting differently, and judging by the expression on Isabelle’s face, she could tell as well. I hesitated and then forced myself to speak the words I knew she wanted to hear more than anything.

“Of course, I still find you attractive” I give a fake smile,

“I just find it so hard lately, with how badly Regan treats me” She picks up a flower from the grass and lets it slip through ber fingers, watching it fall softly to the ground, “I guess I’m just feeling insecure” she whispers, glancing at me sideways and adopting a forlorn expression.

She sounds so vulnerable. Maybe the upcoming ceremony was messing with her as well and causing her to feel insecure. 1 tried to remind myself that Isabelle might seem tough on the exterior but that inside, she was still as soft–hearted and kind as she had always been.

“Forget about Regan” my voice is sharp, causing Isabelle to blinkat me in surprise. “When you’re Luna nobody is going to be able to make you feel anything less than what you are. Just because she’s the Beta’s biological daughter doesn’t mean she’s going to be granted leeway. You will still be in charge Isabelle” I reminded her as she gave me a twisted smile, “Regan won’t be able to do anything more to you. You’ll be safe from her.@

She opened her mouth to retort when there came a furious shout from behind us. “Isabelle‘

It was Xavier. The person we had just been discussing. He looked wild, his hair disheveled, a look of rage on his face. 1 wondered what was eating him. He looked as though he was on the verge of ripping somebody to shreds with his bare hands. Even Isabelle looked frightened as she looked at him. It was unusual for him to act this way towards her.

He stormed over.

Xavier, what’s wrong?” Isabelle whispered, glancing fearfully at me.

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He narrows his eyes, I glance at him, watching as he slowly clenges his jaw, “Did you hurt Regat?” he says with gritted teeth

My mouth falls open in shock. I can’t believe he’s confronting us about that bitch Regan Isabelle’s eyes begin to shine as she shakes her head in denial, tears threatening to fall. I immediately rush to her defense. “Brother, what are you doing? Isabelle has been outside with me” I snapped “You can’t go around accusing people with no proof and especially not your chosen mate” I snarled,

He gives Isabelle a condemning look. A tear trails down her cheek. I feel awful as I put a protective hand on her shoulder. What did Xavier think he was doing? I had never felt so angry as did right then at my brother.

“I would never hurt Regan” she protests, looking to me for help Never. How could you accuse me of such a thing!” she hiccups, looking truly devastated.

“Somebody did. Her hand is red raw and burnt” Xavier shoots back, folding his arms and tilting his head “And she refuses to tell me who did it he growls.

Isabelle gives a small laugh. It’s filled with bitterness. “So, you thought that it must be me,” she said, sniffling. “The reason she couldn’t tell you who it was, was because she most likely did it to herself to gain your sympathy” she cried, throwing her hands up “I’ve told you before how cunning she is, how clever and manipulative she can be. Why can’t you believe me when I tell you she’s capable of anything?”

Her eyes are watery as she glances at me. My arms wrap around her as she begins to sob in earnest. I shoot my brother a vicious glare.

“It’s okay Isabelle” I murmur, feeling her clutch at me with desperation, her sobs wracking her body, her head pressed down against my chest as she stares down at the grass “I believe you,” I tell her, staring at Xavier defiantly.

“Damnit Xavier, how could you just come out here and shoot your mouth off like that?” I hiss as he continues to stare at Isabelle with an inscrutable expression.

I don’t like the expression on his face. He’s never looked at Isabelle so coldly before. This is a first. I feel a moment of apprehension, What if Isabelle was right? What if Xavier has gotten his wolf or started to hear it? Could they be telling him to treat Isabelle so badly? It didn’t make sense.

“Brother, perhaps you should leave before I feel inclined to fight you and sort this out between us in a different manner” I bit out.

Isabelle immediately raised her head, looking frantically between us. “No” she cried, putting a hand on my chest, and glancing pleadingly at Xavier who remained motionless “Please don’t fight because of me. I couldn’t bear it You’re twins. brothers for heaven’s sake” she sniffled “I would rather turn and walk away than have you commit such a horrendous act against one another.”

She was so sweet. Always thinking about us. I stroked the top of her head, shooting Xavier a look of daggers. If Isabelle hadn’t requested it, I would have thrown down the gauntlet and started fighting with my brother. He was lucky she was so kind–hearted. I glared at him as he continued to observe the both of us, a tic in his jaw.

“Ce the hell out of here Xavier” I snapped “You’re lucky Isabelle is here. I don’t know what’s going on with you or what is wrong with you, but you better sort yourself out before the ceremony. I’m not letting you treat Isabelle like this.”

I took her hand and walked away, ignoring the pointed stare of my brother which felt like it was boring holes into my back Come what may, Isabelle was destined to be Luna. Our Luna. If He didn’t see that, then I was going to have to remind him of what was at stake. I don’t know why he’s suddenly obsessed with Regan, but I do know that it’s going to stop, no matter what I have to do to make that happen.

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Regan POV

My hand is throbbing by the time I make it home. It’s painful arcradle it to my chest as I step inside the door. I make dinner and leave it on the table, escaping quickly to my room, unable to find an appetite to eat. Thankfully, my father and stepmother say nothing, perhaps sensing that it’s best to leave alone or trying to keep the house peaceful so that I can continue to work at the pack house, perhaps fearing that Luna Jennifer might pick up on what they are doing if they continue to harm me where it might be visibly seen.

I stare up at the ceiling. I am still in shock at the way that Xavier handled me. The way he touched me was so gentle, so different from all the other times he had. He had been almost tender and the expression on his face. I shook my head. He had been furious to discover that somebody had hurt me. It didn’t make sense. None of it did. He had never cared about me being hurt before. Not ever. In fact, he’ll helped contribute to it. So why was he acting so strangely now? Was it the stress of becoming an Alpha that was causing him to act so irrationally? ander wasn’t acting the same way so whatever it was, it wasn’t affecting the both of them. I sighed and then heard the sound of my bedroom door creaking slowly open, turning my head just in time to see a furious Isabelle storm into the room.

One glance at her eyes and the glittering hatred in them and I knew she wasn’t here to have a conversation. No way. She was furious about something, and I couldn’t comprehend what I had possibly done this time to provoke her anger. She had already but my hand. What more did she want? She narrowed her eyes at me as I sat up slowly, dread rising inside of me. She was between me and the door, so the likelihood of escaping whatever she had in mine was practically nil. Unless I jumped out the window and I didn’t think that was advisable.

“What did you do?” she hissed, advancing on me as I folded my arms across my chest and regarded her warily.

know what you are talking about” I denied, staring at her with

say to Xavier Dominion?” her voice was accusatory “he came and threatened me over your stupid hand” she gestured, her lips curling back. “When we all know that he’s never given a damn about you before.”

said anything to Xavier, at least nothing incriminatory regarding Isabelle but it looked as though he had put two and two together anyway. I fought to keep my amusement hidden from her, however. Xavier might have shown a surprising

as she narrowed her eyes at me and flattened her lips in displeasure “If he came gut looking for you then that’s your problem” I declared in frustration

a blur, her hand reaching out to grip my long brunette hair, tightening it in her

my fingernails clawed at her, Isabelle yanking me so that– I fell to the ground, uselessly batting at her hand as she pulled at my hair again, causing tears to come

rasped, feeling as though she was about to tear my hair out of my head.

anything before. He’s always believed the lies I’ve fed him. Same as Xander. They both think that you’re mean and spiteful while I” she paused, yanking my head back to look up at her, tears shining in my eyes “while I’m the poor

her in the eyes. “Maybe they’re getting more suspicious with the upcoming ceremony” I taunted her as she eyed me for maybe you haven’t been as discreet lately Isabelle. Either way, you messed up, not me”

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in a sigh of relief, only to double over as she slammed a hand into my stomach, coughing and spluttering, long my breath.

for me think again. I will be Luna, she told me, poking me in the chest as I awkwardly straightened up “and you” she shook her head, a small smile playing on her lips “will be gone. I don’t care what it takes, what I have to do. I will make sure you don’t remain here where I have to constantly lay eyes on

Heather and my father remained oblivious to what Isabelle was doing to the or didn’t care. I thought about striking back but the thought of being whipped again, my back still sore, caused me to hesitate. Another lashing could kill me. It would certainly prevent me from going back to the packhouse and cause the Alpha and Lana to ask questions. One would think that was a good thing but, in my case, it would only cause further problem

make sure it happens” she promised, looking at me scornfully. Not that anyone would want to be mates with a murderer anyway but how do you suppose it will feel

“Isabelle you can’t force somebody to reject me I began incredulously, and

going to choose? I doubt they would keep you anyway” she added with a roll of her eyes “Oh so

Xavier POV

my chest tightening as I struggle to draw in breath. 1 feel the cold air on my body and hear the crunch of the leaves beneath my feet as I tread on them. Eburst through the trees and onto the grounds, putting my hands on my hips and gasping

ine refuse and before I can even realize what I’ve done. I’ve moved and stopped in front of her, forcing her to halt her

please move” she snaps as I stare at her “I have important things

eyes “Regan, why are you

furious, her eyes flashing, her body trembling in indignation. She puts her hands on her hips. My eyes dart involuntarily to her hand, and I’m relieved to note that it’s healing and no longer the sickening pink

care?” she flings her hands up at me, causing me to blink

Xander. Do you expect me to believe you’ve had a sudden change of heart Xavier? Or is this some sick sort of prank you’re trying to play on me? Some way of gaining my trust so that

I felt shame wash over me. Regan was right. Xander and I had treated her just like the rest of the pack had. There had been times when I had shoved

my voice is hoarse “I wouldn’t…”

hurt that she’s acting like this, that she sees me as nothing but a bully and a threat to her. I can feel my hand clenching into a fist and awkwardly force myself to relax it. Why am I so angry? Why am I so

across the grounds as I wince, her finger suddenly moving to poke me hard in the center of my chest “All of you would. You’re all disgusting” she hisses, “Every single one of you. You’re as bad as one another. Always teasing me, hurting me. I hate this pack” she grits her teeth as I stay silent, motionless, unable to

that I’m forced to remain here and that you” she looked at me with contempt, causing me to recoil “and your brother agreed to force me to stay. How could you?” she snapped as I winced “Did you even think about the effect it would have? How you were ruining my life for the sake of vengeance and revenge? I didn’t murder my mother, I was not even five years old” she declared, her lower lip trembling “and you have

can see so much rage as she does her best to contain it and it makes me feel ashamed of myself. I’ve done this to her. We’ve done this to her. This is

be Alpha” she corrects herself “but you and your brother are both blind to everything that happens

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can think for

my own temper provoked. by her meaningless accusations and cryptic riddles. What bulls

don’t know about, don’t you think you should tell me?” I growled, watching the disbelief cross her

other people to do it for your Alary leader relies on others instead of finding out for himmell” she snorted,

platter. is it Xavier?” she gave me a bitter smile “whereas anybody else who has to work for it, would already know what was wrong”

being Alpha, as the heir, along with Xander, it was given to us automatically. The only thing expected of us was to train hard. Regan was right about that. Others became Alpha’s through creating their own packs or taking over through promotion when the old Alpha

had talked to me like that, I wouldn’t have hesitated to punish them or

Regan POV

early morning runs. I had been shocked to see Xavier side, and even more surprised when he had approached

needed to remember who and what he was. Everything he stood for. I let him have it. I told him exactly what I thought of him and this stupid pack. I lashed out and vented out the continuing frustration and resentment simmering beneath the surface. It felt good to finally unleash like that, even as I acknowledge that no doubt it will not go unpunished Xaver Dominion does not like to be talked down to. Not by anyone. I had well and truly stepped over the line, but I also did not care. Maybe it was time that he learned some humility. He and that equally arrogant twin brother of his.

Jennifer who eyes me sharply “You’re punctual”

as I’m bound to get from the Luna, dip my head respectfully and bare my neck,

be of service this morning?” I ask with

looks slightly taken aback. I see her glance towards the kitchen and dining

cleaning on the butside” she murmured, and I tried hard not to show my reaction as she glanced at me thoughtfully “Go find Richard outside, the gardener. He has a ladder you can use to reach the higher–up ones. Fetch a bucket and the

I’m not good with heights. I have a fear of them. Every time I find myself anywhere higher than I like, I start to feel dizzy and disorientated. I can’t tell Luna Jennifer that or attempt to refuse her direct order though. I swallow hard and bow my head,

“Yes, Luna Jennifer.”

to perform this task. I grab the supplies I need from the closet and then head outdoors, finding Richard as instructed. He grabs the ladder and sets it up for me as I bite the inside of my lip

ledge” he tells me sternly as I gulp “It’s sturdy but you wouldn’t want to fall he added with a chuckle as I stared at him with

Granted, as a shifter, I would not die, but it would be painful and nerve–wracking. My body trembled as I stared up at the ladder. Took my time doing the windows that I could reach without using it, going around the house, careful and fastidious, wiping the windows dry and ensuring they shone, but eventually, I found myself

wash the windows. Just one step at a time. Slow and steady. Don’t look down I told myself, breathing shallowly. It still felt like my body was shaking as I put

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began to carefully clean the window I came to next, clutching at the ladder with shaking hands, forcing one of them to let go in order to dunk the rag into the bucket of soapy water, wiping away at the window, before I grabbed the towel and wiped it dry. I was going to have to move the ladder over to do the nexones to the side of me, but there were still several windows

up

above me.

bucket to my chest, sweal beading on my brow I

Don’t look down. Just prefend that you’re on the ground, nice

next few windows. By now my body was shaking so violently that it was a miracle the ladder remained standing and hadn’t toppled over

i told the moon goddess, closing my eyes for a moment and then reopening them. Of course, the moon goddess did not deign to answer, She never answered any of my prayers and over the years there had been many, I had begged her to take me away, asked why I must endure so much abuse, and even questioned the reason for my own existence to no avail. It didn’t stop me from talking to her but part of me constantly wondered if she was real and if so, why she chose to ignore my pleas for help. Did she think that I was not worthy of her help or did she think that I deserved the treatment that I was given as well? It hurt to think the moon

your way down to the ground. The nice, safe, ground. Okay, Regan? Keep looking straight

Xander POV

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would have put my brother in such a foul mood? He’d actually smashed his fist into the bedroom wall this morning in his anger. Strange. Usually out of the both of us, Xavier was more even–tempered than this. I was the one who tended to have the more volatile mood swings. Even our mother and Father have noticed

she turned to look at me, her brow raised in question “Is Xavier having

IF I told them he was starting to have feelings towards Regan, they would no doubt lose their minds. Part of me felt a sense of loyalty towards my brother. I didn’t want to betray him, no matter how

answered tightly “Both of us feel like we have a lot to

a good leader, of not taking the position of Alpha for granted. Even though it was being handed to us, it didn’t mean we shouldn’t have to

always known you were going to become Alpha’s of the pack” my father looks surprised “and we’ve had your trained hard as a result of that. You are both excellent warriors, both of you are popular in the pack, there shouldn’t be any

what real leadership pertained to. I suspected that had a lot to do with Beta Johnathon who seemed to constantly be murmuring in their ears. I didn’t like the man, but I couldn’t put my finger on why. He was close friends with my family, but something about him was just off. Then again. I also disliked his new mate, his wife

good leaders, despite the training we’ve received. We want to make the both of you proud” I told

you possibly disappoint us? You have the perfect chosen mate, you are both the strongest warriors

crookedly. “Thank you, Mother,”

for now and see if his attitude improves. Perhaps it is simply nerves or something more. I’m sure that after his party and you

that I’m being dismissed. I smile wanly and then bow any head respectfully, leaving the study and quietly beginning to make my way outside. If Xavier isn’t careful, our mother and father will host some sort of intervention in an attempt to get behind why he’s having these sudden bursts of anger. If that happens

but again no Isabelle. I can’t see Xavier either. I hesitate. I could mind–link him but in the mood he’s in, I doubt that he will be bothered to answer me. I can still sense his anger and his frustration. Sometimes being a twin and having a bond between us is like a double–edged sword. I begin to head further out but something stops me in my tracks and I walk around the pack house, coming to a stop as I spot Regan on the ladder. She looks

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