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.

are talking about” I denied, staring

“What did you say to Xavier Dominion?” her voice was accusatory “he came and threatened me over your

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

flattened her lips in displeasure “If he came gut looking for you then that’s your problem” I declared in frustration “Maybe he’s not as stupid as you thought he was

so fast she was practically a blur, her hand reaching out to grip my long brunette hair, tightening it in her fist as 1 gave a cry of alarm, her eyes beginning to gleam with

think you’re so smart, don’t you” she growled, tugging on as 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

she was about to tear my hair out of my

Xander. They both think that you’re mean and spiteful while I” she paused, yanking my head back

“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,

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thing to say. She immediately let go of my half and I breathed in a sigh of relief, only to double over as she slammed a

we even have to live in the same house, but if you think you’re going to in this 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 sensed Isabelle’s eyes on me, filled with misgiving. I could feel my hand, painfully throbbing, along with the sick churning in my gut from Isabelle’s blow. As usual, my stepmother 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 Isabelle flipped her hair over her shoulder and then said something that chilled me to the core and caused me to

this pack, whoever they happen to be, rejects you. I will personally 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

somebody to reject me I began incredulously, and she laughed

think your mate is going to choose? I doubt they would

Xavier POV

the sweat dripping off of me as Ljog, my legs lengthening their stride as I push forward, 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 for air. It’s early and I don’t expect to see anyone at this time in the morning, but to my surprise, as I turn

I can even realize what I’ve done. I’ve moved and stopped in front of her, forcing her

snaps as I stare at her “I have important things

why

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 raw color it was

you care?” she flings her hands up at me,

have always treated me like a bully and so has Xander. Do you expect me to believe you’ve had a sudden change of heart Xavier? Or is this some sick sort of

on her face, even as I had to admit to myself that it wasn’t entirely unwarranted. 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 her or even physically harmed her without conscience. Was it any wonder she was questioning my motives? Now I understood why my brother was so confused. I was confused by my actions as well as my

is hoarse “I

But part of me is hurt that she’s acting like this, that she sees me as nothing but a bully and

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

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

to break down and cry, but she steadfastly refuses to lose her composure. She flicks me another glance filled with anger. I 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 the consequence of years of abuse and it’s no wonder

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

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had a low opinion of both me and Xander 1 couldn’t help but glare at her my own temper

in the park that I don’t know about, don’t you think you should tell me?” I growled, watching

she shoved me hard in the chest “instead of relying on other people to do it for your Alary leader relies on others instead of finding out for himmell” she snorted, “then again. I guess I’m not surprised. You and Xander have always manipulated people into doing

little. Being Alpha is not that important to you when it’s handed to you on a silver platter. is it Xavier?” she gave me

silence as she turned and stormed off towards the pack house, feeling wrong–footed. I had thought that she would confide in me, perhaps at least have a normal conversation, and instead, I had just had my ass handed to me. regardless of what my status was. Regan was correct in that I hadn’t had to work at being Alpha, as the heir, along with Xander, it was given to us automatically. The only thing expected of us was to train hard.

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

Regan POV

the grounds, which now that I thought about it was ridiculous, considering that many shifters enjoyed early morning runs. I had been shocked to see Xavier side, and even more surprised when he had approached me. Instantly all I had been able to think about was Isabelle’s attack last night and her ominous warning which echoed in my mind “I better not have Xavier accusing me of

all the fakeness, the pretend niceties. I didn’t know what Xavier Dominion was playing at now, but I didn’t want any part in his sick games. Whatever he was trying to do now, I wasn’t about to fall for it. I should never have let my defenses fall down yesterday. I 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

Luna Jennifer who eyes me sharply “You’re

to a compliment as I’m bound to get from the Luna, dip my head respectfully

be of service this morning?” I ask with

glance towards the kitchen and dining room which is already swarming with omegas preparing breakfast for the pack members.

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 other items

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, feeling resigned.

“Yes, Luna Jennifer.”

meek. I glance at my hand but it’s already healing, albeit slowly. I have no excuse for not being able to perform this task. I grab the supplies I need from the closet and then head outdoors, finding Richard as instructed. He grabs the

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 the blood draining

terrified me. 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,

your supplies and wash the windows. Just one step at a time. Slow and steady. Don’t look down I told

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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

up

above me.

moved up even further, clutching the bucket to my chest, sweal beading on my brow I was beginning to

down. Just prefend that you’re on the ground, nice and safe I thought desperately, blinking my eyes as sweat dripped

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

this alive, I promise to try and be a better person. I promise I’ll try and be nicer, even to Isabelle 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

done, then that means you can make your way down to the ground. The nice, safe, ground. Okay,

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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

mother was quiet, a thoughtful expression on her face as she turned to look at me, her brow raised in question “Is Xavier having doubts about Isabelle

How was I to tell them that the reason for Xavier’s strange behavior was in fact, another girl, one that was hated by the entire pack? 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 answered tightly “Both of

the pressure of being 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 work hard at it.

hard as a result of that. You are both excellent warriors, both of you are popular in the pack, there shouldn’t be

mother and my father dearly, but they were also remarkably obtuse when it came to 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

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

course you will” my mother sounded dismayed “How could you possibly disappoint us? You have the perfect chosen mate, you are both the strongest warriors in the pack, highly intelligent, and

crookedly. “Thank you, Mother,” I turned “Father.”

simply nerves or something more. I’m sure that after his party and you

recognize 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

head out the door and onto the grounds outside, I see other pack members 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

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