Will Rejection Hold? novel Chapter 41

Within two seconds after knocking he opened the door. "Hey." He said fiddling with his tie. I forced a small smile his way. Tucker deserved all the happiness in the world. He was the best guy I think I have ever known.

I swatted his hands away and quickly fixed it for him, "Come on let's go." I grabbed is arm and dragged him out of the room. "We've got a long day." I wrapped my arm through his as we hustled down the stairs.

The funeral was short and sweet, Chase didn't let it drag for too long. But nice things were said, and there were beautiful flowers. Everyone was sad, but in a way, ready for it. Typically mates just can't live very long after their significant other has died. It literally crushes their heart. I could tell Chase just wanted to get to the fight, he was so jittery. He just wanted to win Alpha.

As much confidence as I have in Chase, he's not seeing right, his wolf is in complete control and he's very power hungry. I know my brother well, and he's a nasty fighter. I just can't see Chase get hurt.

I shifted next to Tucker on the wooden pew, just watching the pack preacher finishing up. A few tears fell as I thought about Chase's mom. He's lost his mom and his dad all within a year, heck within a few months.

Everyone started clapping and I realized that the funeral was over and Chase was walking on stage. I clapped along, even though my heart was beating out of my chest with what is to come.

"Okay, if all of you would meet around the back of the church in five minutes me and Matthew will be having the battle of the Alpha rank. This will be a fight to the death, I recommend the children and a few moms go to the park across the street. They don't need to see this." With that he nodded and walked off the stage and disappeared.

I looked around me at this huge church. All of the pack members from both packs were in attendance. In total there were probably 300 people here, whoever won was going to have a huge pack!

"Come on." Tucker grabbed my hand and lead me outside along with the rest of the crowd.

My stomach churned, I was shaking with fear. He couldn't get hurt, he just couldn't. Regardless if he loved me anymore or not, he couldn't die.

I watched as he stepped up in front of the crowd, he gave another long speech but I couldn't comprehend the words. I was just too scared for him. Even though I hate Matt I don't want him to die, but Chase can't die. He can't even get hurt! I don't know what I would do if he did.

Matt came out and the fight began. Most times I couldn't even watch, burying my head into Tucker's chest.

They were both in wolf form at this point, and you could tell they were both weakening. Matt wasn't looking so good, but luckily Chase only had a few wounds. Matt lunged at Chase, but Chase was too fast. I closed my eyes and gripped Tucker's arm as I heard a howl of pain, and a crunch. Tears streamed down my face.

I couldn't breath.

"You're alpha now! Of both packs, that so great!" I tried to sound happy for him.

"Please go away, I have things to do." He continued walking without even looking at me. I crumpled to the ground right there behind the church. The grass itched my leg as I sat there, tears silently flowing down my face. I heard footsteps behind and I turned to see Tucker coming up.

"Come here." He held out his arms to me. I grabbed his hand and pulled myself up, launching into his embrace. There was no loud sobbing, just silent tears of pain.

"What do I do Tucker? I love him?" I asked, my eyes closed, leaning into him.

"We will go get your things from his room tonight, you can come stay with me, I'll sleep on the floor. And you'll start school tomorrow with everyone else. You'll continue on with life like the strong girl you are." His chin rested on my head.

I pulled open my eyes to look up at him, "Thank you." I whispered before leaning into him again.