Will Rejection Hold? novel Chapter 39

"He's been great! He found his mate actually. They've been like two peas in a pod. She's a lovely girl! Her name is Faith." She smiled proudly.

"Aww! I'll have to go give them a visit. Is Faith new to the pack?" I asked.

"Yes, she just recently moved to this area!" She grinned reaching a large white door. "This is it!" She gestured towards the door. "I'll be in the kitchen if you need anything." She gave a small wave before turning and walking back down the hallway.

I took in a deep breath as I pushed open the door. White plain walls and dark wood floors covered the room. A small twin bed with blue and yellow bedding rests in the far right corner. I looked to the left to see Sally sitting in a white wicker chair with blue pillows stuffed in behind her small frame. Her hair had grayed drastically, I could see it wrapped up in a small bun.

"Sally?" I called out to her from the middle of the room. Her head turned to the side slightly, but that was the only recognition that she heard me. "I heard about Ms. Daisy passing away.... I figured I'd come and try to cheer you up... That maybe you just needed some company...?" I started second guessing this whole idea. I mean she probably doesn't even want to see me. She doesn't want to see anyone, let alone-

"Thank you." Her small whisper broke me out of thought.

I look up to see her looking at me. There's no life in her eyes. No joy. "Of course." I smiled genuinely at her. "I'm always here when you need someone."

"Tell Chase that I love him..." She whispered.

"Of course."

"Keep him safe. Don't leave him Lexi. Please, please, don't leave him." She cried, a few tears trickling down her face.

"Never." I ran over to her side and grabbed her hand.

"Thank you." She whispered before closing her eyes. I suddenly couldn't hear her heartbeat anymore. I couldn't feel her blood run through her veins.

"SALLY! SALLY! WAKE UP!" I cried, shaking her shoulders. "I will. I will!" I whispered, as Mrs. Anna came bustling into the room.

"What?' His voice called out roughly.

"Alpha Chase wants to see you." I spoke firmly. The door flew open, and I came face to face with a still slightly battered Matt.

"Oh. My darling sister. They let you get me without a body guard? How incredibly dumb..." He shook him head in a menacing way.

"Stop it Matt. You won't lay a hand on me. Go to the Alpha." I growled, but fear was still in the pit of my stomach.

"Whatever you say baby." He grabbed me by the butt, and dragged me close to him. I squirmed and push, as his lips met my jawline. He gentle kissed and sucked, before letting me go. "Just a kiss for the road." He winked before leaving me in the door way. I watched him walk away and slid down the door. I didn't cry. I couldn't. Both of Chases parents had just died. I had dealt with Matt for years, I could handle it. I need to be strong for Chase.

I watched him walk away till he was completely gone. Then I stood up, composed myself, and walked back into the kitchen, and began preparing lunch for the pack. My world may be falling apart, but the kids still need to eat.