Rejected

Chapter 26

Hunter's Pov 

I could swear that she was here last night, I felt her like she was close. Alec was sniffing the air like crazy but coming up empty. What was that about? I would know if she came back for sure. As her mate I would be able to locate her even after the rejection. I had to go by Jack's grave later and check it out. If she was really here, this is the place she would go first. After dealing with the rouges found dead near our territory, I called my father to inform him about the new message they left for us. For some reason it was like talking to stranger, his cold voice was cordial while we spoke. Something is seriously wrong. 

Two days later, a wolf resembling my father arrived in our pack. Looked like him, talked like him but he returned from his trip a changed man. Older, weak, barely hanging on. He was supposed to meet with other Alpha's at least this is the excuse he used for his absence. We started to fight regularly and after six months of this new reality I had enough. He had to come to his senses. This was not the father who raised me. The funny thing was that he was still taking care of all the pack related issues, still meeting with Dr. Mattheus behind closed doors, he was the same with everyone else except for me. 

We only talked about pack related things, the basics really until six months turned into a year. At this point he barely noticed my presence. I focused on training and research about silver wolves. My father and Steven hid things about Alexandra and after three years it was time to find out the truth. My friends, and pack members my age all have either found their mates or chose a mate. Now I was feeling the hole she left behind getting bigger by the day but at the same time I stood firm behind my choice. I could never live happily ever after with the wolf responsible for my brother's death.

A piece of paper caught my attention on his desk. It was about a young doctor Alex Masters, he was studying about the healing capabilities of mates and how one can duplicate and use them to unmated wolves. If his study was successful the mortality rate after attacks will be significally decreased.   A sigh left me, I was still unmated. There were many shewolves ready to mate me and be with a future Alpha but Alec refused to even acknowledge them.  To him she was the best mate anyone could hope for. 

Another year went by and things were not looking well. My father got injured in a rouge attack six months ago but he was not completely healed. But something changed in  this past month in his demeanor. He seemed happier, his eyes held a spark. He was talking on the phone more and planning a series of trips to some Alphas for "pack meetings". Yeah right, something fishy was going on and I was going to find out what. 

Suddenly I felt a tight pain to my chest and I almost fell to the ground. I had to go to the hospital again, but every time I went there were looking at me like I was crazy. Nothing was wrong with me they said. They gave me some painkillers and send me on my way. Maybe I should have this new doctor pay me a visit, this Dr. Masters. Maybe he can tell me what is wrong with me. During these episodes Alec would hide himself in the depths of my mind and go missing for days after that. 

 Another thing that has been bothering me, was the fact that my father hasn't passed down the pack to me. I have been of age for years now, waiting for him to pass the reigns to me, but still nothing. Was I not worthy of the position? I was raised and primed for this my whole life. It was time I had a talk with dear old dad. He had to come clean about his behavior and give me some answers. 

I went to his room ready to clear the air when I saw him singing and getting ready to leave. A suitcase was placed on his bed and a bunch of clothes were ready to be packed. "Were are you going?"  I asked him while I felt my anger rising. He just looked at me like I was a fly on the wall and that drove me mad. "I have an important engagement to attend. I will leave for a few days, don't mess the pack while I'm gone" livid, I was livid. There was only one person who would make him leave in the middle of the whole rouge situation we were facing for the past year. " This is about her, isn't it?" I said with malice in my voice. 

Slowly he turned and looked at me. He was still holding one of his shirts when I felt his aura going berserk. Again I realized, he was not the wolf he used to be. Years without my mother have taken a toll on him. It was at this moment I knew that he was loosing his power. But he was barely fifty years old. He was still too young. "You are not worthy to even mention her, Hunter. She is more than you will ever be. She is more of an Al" Disrespect, even if it was from my father, it was enough to drive Alec to the edge. Add the fact that he was in pain and yes my Alpha wolf was low on patience. He grabbed my father by the throat and with a force I barely registered crashed him to the wall. 

With blood coming out of his mouth he smiled and looked at me like I was a child denied of his favorite game. "It saddens me to say that Hunter but you are not worthy neither of her or of this pack. I,  Smith Black Alpha of the Black Water Pack denounce you Hunter Black as the future Alpha of this pack" With trembling hands I released him and he shagged against the wall still smiling. Fuming I left his room and went straight into mine. Alexandra again, after all this time it will always be Alexandra. My hatred for her run deep and I was planning to find her and make her pay for everything she did to me. I was a wolf on a mission and one must never underestimate a mad wolf. 

My father's words hours later still troubled me. Me not being worthy of her, could it be that he knew? about the rejection and the cheating? No. I told myself with more conviction, If he knew he would have said something by now. At this moment alarms were heard all over the place and screams filled the packhouse. We were under attack again.