I Rejected The Alpha For Being A Bully

Chapter 40

Gabriel P.O.V

"Really, Debbie? Do you remember what happened the last time you tried to fight me? I'm surprised you want a recap of that". Rachel says smugly from my side, but I could feel her reluctance leaking through the mate bond. She doesn't want to fight to death, not only does she not want to die she doesn't want to kill anyone either.

Even if it is Debbie, I'm half tempted to end her life here and now.

" Debbie, leave. We will discuss this when everyone has calmed down'. My father orders her to act like she wants to argue and look over at me longingly . I growl at her and she stands, scowling at Rachel.

" Will you come see me later?" She had the nerves to ask me and I huffed a laugh at her.

" If you see me later, I will be there to kill you". I tell her through clenched teeth. She rolled her eyes before exiting the room,my mother slamming the door behind her.

" That Conny little trollop". My mother mutters and Rachel manage to laugh at that.

" Is it possible what she is feeling is real?" My father asks and Rachel snarls at him fiercely and I had ever heard her. He widened his eyes in surprise at her and I tucked her gently to my side.

" Relax, sweetheart. It's not real". I whisper into her ear as I rub up and down her arm to soothe her.

I would be lying if I said this possessiveness wasn't hot, but the fight to death looming over her head kind of ruined it. Rachel seems to relax against me but I can still sense her torrent of emotions. She's angry, frustrated and terrified. The fact that someone could make my mate feel this way pisses me off down to the core of who I am.

" Don't worry, Rachel. Everything will be fine. I murmur and she nods, sinking into me.

" There is one simple fix to this". My dad says and we all look at him expectantly. "You two mark each other". I growl at that as Rachel looks up at me with wide eyes.

" Rachel will not be forced to mark me, she will do it when she's ready. When she wants to, when she feels strongly enough about me to tie herself to me forever. That is not an option, I will figure out some other ways to deal with Debbie". I said firmly as the vision of her locked up in a cell came to my mind, easing my wolf anxiety.

" There is no other option, I have to fight her" Rachel says and I shake my head.

" No we won't let it come to that". I tell her to squeeze her against me.

" Gabriel,I have to do this. That was why she told the pack, she knows it will push me to the corner. Everyone knows how strong she is, she would be the pack favorite. If I don't do it,the pack will look down on me like a coward and will never accept me as their Luna ". She says, I know she was right but I refuse to accept it.

" We'll figure something out,but if you do need to fight,we both know you can take her down". I say smugly, pulling a smile from Rachel.

" Last time it was a fluke, she didn't expect me to be as strong as I am. She will be ready this time". She said sadly and I felt her lack of confidence through our bond. I sigh and kiss her forehead.

"You will be fine, but Ethan and I will train you. Dad scheduled the fight for three days. That will give us some time to sharpen your skills without looking like you are stalling, I will clear the gym for that time. Ethan and I will spend every day there, once you hit that fight, there will be no doubt who the rightful Luna is' '. I say with a warm smile.

" She smiles back, but still doesn't look entirely convinced and I curse to myself, just when things were going well with us some bullshit like this just popped up and derailed our progress. I know she was opening up to me more, getting more comfortable with me. I could feel her feelings for me growing more through my side of the bond. I sigh and kiss Rachel again before scooping her up and carrying her towards the gym.

The pack members around give us curious looks, while Steve looks at me with pure hatred. I haven't talked to him since the Beta issue, but he had never outrightly scowled at me like that.

" What the fuck is your problem?" I asked him and he averted his gaze. I put Rachel down and lean down next to her ear. " Go to the gym, Ethan is waiting, I will be there in a minute". She nodded and walked away, not even looking at Steve, it wasn't like I could blame her, he was always worse than I was. But I never stopped him even egging him on at times. What I wouldn't give to go back and do things differently.

" Steve,I know you are pissed but you need to tamp down the disrespect, I don't want to punish you , but I can't let the pack think that it is something that can slide away. You can either get over the Beta thing and we can try to save our friendship, you can simmer down and go about your life or you can transfer to another pack. Just give me the word and I will make it happen". I tell him firmly and he scoffs at me.

" You think I'm pissed about the Beta position?" He laughed humorously and I furrowed my brow in confusion.

" What else is it then?" I ask him and he growls under his breath.

" You are going to let Debbie kill your mate?" He asks and I growl back at him.

" Debbie has nothing on Rachel. She's just a fucking weapon of mass destruction". I counter angrily and Steve laughs louder this time.

" We have all seen her train, she's nothing special ". He says and I couldn't stop my own cruel smirk.

" You have seen her train with the pack, you have never seen her go balls to the wall with her parents. You think some of the best warriors in this pack would let their daughter walk around unable to protect herself? Just come to the fight and enjoy the show". I say smugly and I see the color drain from his face.

You can't let her kill Debbie, Gabriel. I'm begging you". He pleads and reaches for my arm, I rip away from him and look at him confused.

" What the hell is going on Steve?" I ask and let a little of my Alpha aura out to make it harder for him to lie. He sighs and runs his hand through his hair, averting his gaze to the ground . I square my shoulders and cross my arms, standing to my full height. My new training schedule with Ethan has made my biceps and pecs bigger, making me look more intimidating than before.

" Debbie is my mate, well was". Steve says sadly and my mouth gapes in shock.

" What exactly happened?" I asked softly, he is obviously suffering.

" She rejected me". He says and my mouth gapes again.

" Why the fuck did she do that? You guys are perfect for eachother". I say almost sarcastically, they are two moldy peas in a pod. I shudder thinking of what their pups will look like.

The horror.

" Because she is obsessed with you, Gabriel, she has always been! When she heard that Rachel rejected you she decided to reject her mate, whoever the poor bastard was and hoping that you two would be each other's second chances ". Steve says and I shake my head.

That girl is seriously insane

" But I didn't accept Rachel's rejection. There is no bond between Debbie and me". I tell him and he shrugs.

" Why do you think she wants to fight to the death? She thinks if Rachel is dead, a bind will be formed. She is a crazy man. Just my luck getting a bullshit mate". He says sadly and I pat his shoulder.

" Did you accept the rejection?" I ask and he nods.

" I don't want a mate that doesn't want me, maybe I can find a mate or I will get a second chance, I don't know. It will still hurt like hell to watch Debbie die though". He says and I nod in understanding, pulling him in a quick hug.

" Rachel doesn't want to kill her. But if she doesn't , I will have no choice but to banish her. Lying about a mate bond to steal Luna's position is unforgivable". I tell him, he drops his eyes and his shoulder sag in acceptance.

" That's probably better for me, do I don't have to see her everyday". He admits.

My heart hurts for my old friend, even though we aren't on good terms, I would never wish a rejection on anyone. Especially after having gone through it myself.

" Maybe if you guys work things out, you can mark each other and be together after all. Maybe we could let her stay then" I tell him and he shakes his head.

" Nah, man. Thanks,but I just need to let her go".