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Olivia POV

As we make our way back toward Amber’s room, a scent I had hoped not to smell again invades my nose. I scoop Della up and make my way toward the door. As soon as I’m outside, I can hear raised voices. I debate whether to take Della back to the pack house or go inside. “The two of you can leave. I have my family right here,” Amber says.

I smile knowing they need to see that we are her family. Della and I, the ones they feel, are half-breeds. I push

the door open. When I step inside, all eyes turn toward me.

I cross the room to stand next to Ace, who wraps his arm around me. “Why is she holding my pup,” Candace

says through gritted teeth. “She is Ace’s mate which means she is also Della’s mom, now. I’m not sure why

you care since you left to be with Alpha Roman,” Amber says. Candace opens her mouth but shuts it just as

quickly.

“I believe that Amber told you both to leave. Honestly, I’m not sure why my brother thought it was a good idea to allow you into the territory, because your mother has made it perfectly clear that neither of you have been kind to her. So you can either leave on your own or we can have the guards come escort you out of pack

lands.” “Who the hell do you think you are? You aren’t even part of this pack.”

“Wrong, you two aren’t part of this pack anymore. You left to become Roman’s Luna and you have been banished. I’ve been part of this pack since I was seventeen. Now it’s time for you both to leave. Amber needs

to rest.” The door opens and two guards step inside. “Please escort Candace and Collette out of the territory.”

“You have no authority rogue. This isn’t your family. That is my mother and my pup. Despite what he’s told you, Ace will always want me. He will always love me. You are just a fill in since he can no longer have me,” Candace says. A low growl fills the room. My heart starts to race when I realize I not only heard the growl but

felt it. “How dare you growl at me? I am a Luna,” Candace says, assuming I’m the one that growled.

“You aren’t the Luna here. Now it’s time for you to leave.” “Fine, I’ll leave, but I’m taking my pup with me,” she

says. “I’m not your pup anymore,” Della says, and I swear her voice is deeper. The room goes completely quiet.

“You don’t mean that, Della” Candace says, taking a step toward us. “Yes, I do. Mommies don’t leave.

Mommies are nice and make you feel special. Oli is my mommy.” I motion to the guards as I hold Della a little

tighter.

The guard grabs Candace and drags her toward the door. “This isn’t over, Della is my pup,” she says. This

time it is me that growls. She will touch my pup over my dead body. When the door closes, Ace reaches for

Della. “I’m so sorry,” Amber starts to say, but I reach for her hand. “You have nothing to be sorry for. My

brother, however, needs a swift kick in the a** for letting them into the pack.” “Mommy said a bad word again,”

Della says.

I look back at Della but it’s the fear in Ace’s eyes that has me moving toward him. “Della, why don’t we go see

Aunt Becca?” I turn back to Amber. “We will be back later to check on you, but if you need us you let the

nurses know to call Ace. I don’t care what time it is, Amber, you call.” “Why do I feel like you care more about me than my own daughters really do,” she asks. I lean down and hug her. “Blood does not make family.”

Della and Ace hug her before we head back to the pack house. I’m grateful when no one stops us as we make our way back to Connor’s office after we drop Della off with Melissa, who I really like. I knock and a few

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seconds later a disheveled looking Becca opens the door. I smirk at her and her face flames red.

“If you’re busy, we can come back later.” “No, come in. We were just having an argument,” she says. I raise my eyebrows. “Fine, we were making up after an argument,” she says. I follow behind her and Ace closes the door. “Why were you arguing?” “She gave me hell for letting Collette and Candace step foot into the pack. I’m sorry Oli, Ace. I let the past cloud my judgment. I thought about the pain of losing dad. I thought about how angry you were and how you could have sent me away before I got to say goodbye, but you didn’t. I let myself believe they actually cared about what was happening to Amber,” he says.

I hate the pain and sadness I see in my brother’s eyes. I round his desk and lear down to wrap my arms around his neck. “Now how am I supposed to yell at you for letting b**ch one and b**ch two into the pack when you apologize before I get the chance.” He laughs as he squeezes me tighter. “Connor, I understand why you did what you did, but Candace made a comment while being dragged away about taking Della. I can’t lose my pup,” Ace says. I release Connor to turn back toward Ace. “She will never take our pup,” I say my voice

a mix of mine and Danica’s.

He pulls me into his arms and a wave of guilt washes over me. Candace has left him and Della alone for a year. Now that he has found me, she wants Della. Why does she care that I’m in the picture? She obviously doesn’t love Ace or Della. What is her problem? Is she really this petty to try and hurt Ace for moving on?

“Olivia” Ace says my name and, by the tone, I don’t think it’s the first time. “I’m sorry I didn’t hear what you said.” “Tell me what you were just thinking about so hard that you didn’t hear me while I’m holding you in my

arms,” he says.

“Why does she all of a sudden want Della? Is it because we are mates? Does she still want you or does she just not want you with me?” Lust and anger swirl in his eyes as he pulls my body flush with his. “I don’t give a f**k what her problem is. You are mine, Olivia. I’m never letting you go” he says. A throat clearing has Becca giggling. I turn in Ace’s arms to face Connor.

“As glad as I am that you two are mates, you are still my little sister, so let’s keep it PG in my presence,” Connor says. “Really, after the number of times, I’ve caught you and Becca. It’s payback time.” Becca giggles again and Connor has the good sense to look embarrassed.

“Anyway, I assure you both that she has no right to Della. Xavier is meticulous when it comes to pack paperwork. Before Candace left, he ensured she would not be able to return for Della if she abandoned her. I have the document she signed giving up her right to claim her,” he says. A feeling of relief washes over me

and I can feel Ace relax behind me.

“Now I know you two plan on returning to Oli’s home for a couple of weeks, but we have just finished

construction on a house that I had built next to the pack house. I think it would be perfect for you guys, but

there is no pressure. As much as I would love to have you here, Oli, the decision is yours and Ace’s, but if you

want to see it just let me know,” he says. I walk over and press a kiss on his cheek. “I will. Thank you, Connor.”

I hug Becca before Ace and I leave the office.

Ace POV

I can’t believe that Candace would even suggest she would take Della from me. She doesn’t even want our daughter. I know Olivia’s right, but why? Why doesn’t she want me to move on? Why doesn’t she want me to be happy? She left me. Hearing Connor say that she signed her rights away gave me a sense of peace but also a feeling of sadness. She has no connection to our pup if she could so easily give up her rights to her. When we step into the hallway, I pull Olivia into my arms.

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I press my lips against hers and kiss her like she is the air I need to breathe. I don’t ever want her to think. about leaving me because of Candace’s threats. I can’t live without her. When we break the kiss, I press my forehead against hers. “You are mine, Olivia. I don’t care what the hell Candace says I will not let you go.” She goes to open her mouth and I press another kiss on her lips.

“Promise me that you will never sacrifice your own happiness again Olivia. We are in this together. Promise me that you will lean on me just like I plan on leaning on you.” “I promise. Leaving you was never a thought in my mind, Ace. I just hate that she is trying to hurt you because of me,” she says. “The only thing that would hurt me would be losing you and Della. Now should we go grab our daughter, so I can meet my beautiful wolf mate?” Her eyes darken, and I smile, knowing that Danica is excited to meet me.

A few minutes later we make our way to the clearing that is currently covered in wild flowers. Della is practically bouncing out of her shoes with excitement. “Alright, you two turn around,” Olivia says but winks at me. Does she want me to look? Goddess, that’s not a good idea right now. I turn fighting the urge to peak at the woman that is mine. A low growl has me turning around to come face to face with the most beautiful

wolf I’ve ever seen.

Della rushes over, wrapping her arms around Danica’s leg. Danica bends so I can reach her head. I run my hand through her silver fur that feels like silk. The same tingles that I feel with Olivia I feel with Danica. When Della steps back, Danica lies down in front of us. Della starts to climb onto Danica’s back and I smile. I sit in front of her, and she rests her head on my leg. I press a kiss on her snout. She purrs like a cat and I can’t help but chuckle. Life is never going to be boring with either of my mates.