Rejecting The Alpha Twins (Regan)

Xander POV

When we wake up the next morning, neither Xavier nor 1, am surprised when we hear the sound of Johnathon Ramona's voice coming from my father's study as we head downstairs. I shoot Xavier a look and we both stop in the doorway as we hear the outrage in his voice while he shouts "We had an agreement" at my mother and father, who have their heads bowed low. I do not like to see them looking so cowed when they are meant to be the leaders of our pack, not the Beta.

"Beta Johnathon, watch your tone" Xavier growls, stepping into the study, with me close behind him, glaring daggers at the

My mother looks dejectedly at us. "I was just informing Beta Johnathon as to the decision you have both formally made, regarding the announcement you made in front of witnesses last night," she said quietly, "but seeing as you have come down, perhaps you would like to join the discussion" she asked

"Certainly," I said, glancing at the irate man while Xavier smirked, "I understand your anger Beta Johnathon, but we will only make our fated mate our Luna. That mate happens to be Regaryour other daughter."

I made it sound simple. My tone brooked no arguments. Beta Johnathon sneered at us, not pleased by the suggestion of Regan being our mate at all.

"I don't care. Your original agreement was to take Isabelle as your chosen mate, and I expect you to abide by it. Regan is not suitable to be Luna. She does not possess the kind of qualities or etiquette that is required for the role of Luna. She will simply prove to be a disappointment he snapped.

I growled. My wolf and I didn't like the way that he was maligning our mate. "Regan is perfectly suitable" I growled "and whatever she doesn't know, our mother can teach her. I am surprised to hear such disparaging words coming from her own father" I exploded, causing the Beta to look surprised and taken slightly aback, as well as my mother and Father.

Xavier nodded in agreement. "Precisely. Shouldn't you be happy for Regan's sake? She too, is your daughter, don't you have) some feelings for her? Isabelle will be disappointed yes, but it's not as if the pack is forsaking her. She will still be free to find her fated mate" he pointed out, looking down at his fingernails, nonchalantly.

"Regan is nothing but a murderer Beta Johnathon yelled, kicking over a chair and causing everybody to gape at him in shock at his actions. "She doesn't deserve to be in this position. She deserves to be at the bottom of the pack. I insist the two of you do what's right and reject the little bitch" he snarled, his chest heaving, his face red with anger.

"We are the Alphas or soon-to-be Alphas," I said quietly, looking the man in the eyes, "and you, are Beta for now, but that position will soon change when we gain our titles as we will fill the position with somebody else, that is more" I paused and looked at Xavier meaningfully, "capable of the position as well as able to declare their unfaltering loyalty to us."

He turned even redder. "You dare to insult me" he thundered, losing his composure as we stared at him.

"Calm down Johnathon. You knew that you would be replaced once they became Alpha's. You will still have a nice position and salary as a training officer" my father said reasonably "and the boys deserve to have somebody they can rely on as their Beta. As for the contract, it is null and void" he told the other man heavily "we cannot force the twins to take a mate they do not want against their will, and they are prepared to fight for their titles. I will not have if he told Johnathon as my mother nodded tiredly.

"I will fight them" Beta Johnathon growled, causing my eyes to widen as he stared directly at Xavier, his lip curling back "I will fight them for the right to have Isabelle as chosen mate. If in he gestured towards the both of us "then Isabelle. becomes Luna and Regan gets rejected."

Silence. Everybody glanced at each other. My mother and father look uneasy, surprised by Beta Johnathon's request.noveldrama

"Johnathon, I don't think that.." my mother began to protest, looking concerned.

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12:20 Fri, Jan 10 G.

"Cowards" he sneered "the lot of you. I knew you wouldn't be able to...

"Who do you want to fight" Xavier interrupted smoothly, glancing at me. "It doesn't seem fair to make you fight both of us. Pick your challenger and we will do it your way, seeing as you're determined Beta Johnathon" he drawled as I stared at him, unable to believe my ears. Was he insane? "Son," my father said warningly, but Xavier shook his head.

"No, if this is what he wants, then, so be it. It will stop the pack from gossiping as well. If he wants to fight, then we will give it to him. So, choose" he prompted the man, who was eyeing him carefully "Who will you fight? Me or Xander?" But he also added, causing the man to look at him sharply "if you lose, not daly will Isabelle no longer be our chosen mate, but she will also no longer be allowed near the pack house, and neither will you. You will be prevented from entering. I don't trust you not to try anything with Regan once we manage to establish her here."

"Arrogant bastard" Beta Johnathon spat. "You're so certain you're going to win, but I have years of experience on you boys" he snarled.

My mother shifted uncomfortably in her seat. She glanced toward my father, but he just nodded subtly at her, indicating she should keep quiet on the matter. He just wanted to by this whole situation to rest, and this was the best way to do it. If he lost. Beta Johnathon couldn't continue to argue against it. It would be entirely his own fault, and the consequences would be a result of it

"Fine" Beta Johnathon straightened up, looking proudly at the both of us while I stole a look at Xavier who looked remarkably calm "I guess that I will choose to fight Xavier then, seeing as he's looking so damn cocky" he snapped.

Great. Just great. Xavier was the better fighter out of both of us so I was surprised that Beta Johnathon had chosen him over me, but then, maybe he was arrogant enough to believe that he would beat my brother. I knew he didn't have a hope in hell. He had years of experience, but Xavier had something else on his side. He had determination and the desire to win for his mate. Nothing was going to trump that.

"Right. Well then, we will organize the fight for later today, We'll get it over and done with this afternoon. You both know the rules. It is not a duel for the death. This is simply a friendly duel between friends' my father said gravely, glancing between everyone "I will announce it to the pack, and everybody will attend to bear witness. Beta Johnathon" he addressed his long-time friend, looking upset "you understand that if you lose, you and Isabelle will no longer be welcome at this pack house?

"Yes, Alpha Jackson, I do" he answered, glaring at me and Xavier,

"Xavier, Xander, you understand that should Xavier lose, you will be required to take Isabelle as your chosen mate and reject Regan Lourdes as your fated one?" he asked, sighing and looking resigned.

"We do Father" we answered in unison, clenching our jaws and staring directly at Beta Johnathon as though daring him to say another word.

"Very well, be at the training grounds at 2 pm." My father said, dismissing all of us "Johnathon," he said, glancing at the Beta "Where is Regan?" he asked as we listened intently, curious ourselves.

"She is resting sir. Learning that she is mates with the twins was little too much for her and knowing that they refused Isabelle as their chosen mate made her too emotional. She is heartbroken to think she might be the cause of all this conflict. I have told her to remain in her room until this is all over and done with."

"I think that is wise" my father agreed, casting us a look "Leave your fated mate alone until the result of this fight is determined. Regan has enough troubles on her mind. Please, let Isabelle know about the situation and our regrets."

Beta Johnathon nodded, and then shoved past us roughly, storming out.

"Just great boys, a relationship with an old friend is now about to be ruined" my father groaned, as we began to head out "Was all of this worth it?" he muttered.

"Yes" we growled back, leaving silence in our wake.