My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 154

55 Meeting the In Laws

Della POV

The last time I saw Valor’s parents was at my parents’ ceremony. I’m sure they are amazing, but it doesn’t make me any less nervous about truly meeting them. I don’t know if his mother will be upset that he has been gone for so long and blame me. Maybe she will think we are too young to be fully bonded. I know Beatrice had some teasing words for her daughter about her younger mate. I’ve never seen Maddy turn so red. Amethyst giggles about how nervous I am and I roll my eyes.

A hand grips mine, bringing me out of my thoughts. “My mom already loves you. You are her new daughter. With my sister being with her new mate in the royal Elven Kingdom, she is going to be thrilled to have you. Hell, she called my aunt, uncle, and grandparents to all be there to meet you,” he says. “You are supposed to be helping to reassure her, not making it worse by telling her that your whole family will be there for the first time she formally meets your parents,” Ronan says and I giggle. “Shut up, Ro. My mother wouldn’t have invited my entire family if she wasn’t excited about them meeting her new daughter,” Valor says.

I squeeze his hand and the rest of the ride is in comfortable silence. When we pull up to the huge stone castle, Valor smiles. Juniper and her mate have joined us so that he can meet her parents. Besides, they are going to be our personal guards from now on. Valor helps me out of the SUV and Ronan does the same for Maddy. As we approach the steps, Valor’s parents step out of the large wooden doors. The smile on his mother’s face has my body relaxing.

When her eyes fall on Juniper, her smile quickly fades. “Why is she here,” she growls. Juniper drops her gaze to the ground. I untangle my hand from Valor and head in her direction. I look up at the queen, who is now only a few steps away. “She is one of our guards, Queen Gemma.” “She cannot be trusted. She wants my son,” she says, looking toward Valor. A low growl has the king’s eyes darkening. “Mom, she is not the same girl you worried about. Juniper has made amends and met her mate in the royal pack. He is standing at her side. Della and I trust her,” he says.

Gemma’s eyes move towards me and I nod. “Part of my powers is knowing a person’s true intent. The minute she found her mate she realized her mistake in trying to interfere in our bond. I trust her, Queen Gemma.” “Oh, none of that Queen Gemma nonsense. It’s either Gemma or mom. Just like he is Alfonso or dad,” she says, pointing toward her mate.

She steps closer to Juniper and reaches her hands out to grip her shoulders. Juniper looks up at Gemma for the first time. “I’m happy you found your mate, Juniper. If my son and daughter trust you, then I will also trust you too. Welcome home,” she says. Tears streak down Juniper’s cheeks. “Thank you, my queen,” she says. “Go ahead, Junie. Introduce your

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