Rejecting The Alpha Twins (Regan) novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14 

Regan POV 

I hurry into the packhouse, my heart still racing, my hands trembling slightly. I hadn’t expected to see anybody this early in the morning outside on the grounds, which now that I thought about it was ridiculous, considering that many shifters enjoyed early morning runs. I had been shocked to see Xavier side, and even more surprised when he had approached me. Instantly all I had been able to think about was Isabelle’s attack last night and her ominous warning which echoed in my mind “I better not have Xavier accusing me of anything again.” 

Was he trying to get me to divulge who was responsible for myrt hand again? I had reacted immediately, becoming defensive as he tried to engage me in what seemed like an innocent conversation. My anger grew. I was tired of all the fakeness, the pretend niceties. I didn’t know what Xavier Dominion was playing at now, but I didn’t want any part in his sick games. Whatever he was trying to do now, I wasn’t about to fall for it. I should never have let my defenses fall down yesterday. I needed to remember who and what he was. Everything he stood for. I let him have it. I told him exactly what I thought of him and this stupid pack. I lashed out and vented out the continuing frustration and resentment simmering beneath the surface. It felt good to finally unleash like that, even as I acknowledge that no doubt it will not go unpunished Xaver Dominion does not like to be talked down to. Not by anyone. I had well and truly stepped over the line, but I also did not care. Maybe it was time that he learned some humility. He and that equally arrogant twin brother of his. Maybe then they would know what it was like to have to live in this godforsaken pack. 

“Regan” 1 spot Luna Jennifer who eyes me sharply “You’re punctual” she comments. 

It’s as close to a compliment as I’m bound to get from the Luna, dip my head respectfully and bare my neck, as we are required to do when greeting the Luna. 

“Good morning, Luna Jennifer. How can I be of service this morning?” I ask with as much graciousness as I can muster. 

She looks slightly taken aback. I see her glance towards the kitchen and dining room which is already swarming with omegas preparing breakfast for the pack members. 

“The windows need cleaning on the butside” she murmured, and I tried hard not to show my reaction as she glanced at me thoughtfully “Go find Richard outside, the gardener. He has a ladder you can use to reach the higher–up ones. Fetch a bucket and the other items you need from the cleaning supplies. I want everything spick and span for the twin’s birthday party and that includes the exterior of the pack house” she declares 

Great. I try not to blanch. I’m not good with heights. I have a fear of them. Every time I find myself anywhere higher than I like, I start to feel dizzy and disorientated. I can’t tell Luna Jennifer that or attempt to refuse her direct order though. I swallow hard and bow my head, feeling resigned. There was no way of getting out of this. 

“Yes, Luna Jennifer.” 

My voice is meek. I glance at my hand but it’s already healing, albeit slowly. I have no excuse for not being able to perform this task. I grab the supplies I need from the closet and then head outdoors, finding Richard as instructed. He grabs the ladder and sets it up for me as I bite the inside of my lip and watch with wide eyes. 

“Be careful on the ledge” he tells me sternly as I gulp “It’s sturdy but you wouldn’t want to fall he added with a chuckle as I stared at him with the blood draining out of my face. 

The thought of falling from such a height terrified me. Granted, as a shifter, I would not die, but it would be painful and nerve–wracking. My body trembled as I stared up at the ladder. Took my time doing the windows that I could reach without using it, going around the house, careful and fastidious, wiping the windows dry and ensuring they shone, but eventually, I found myself back at the ladder, staring up at it with a slightly panicked expression on my face. It was times like this, that I could openly admit that I was a coward. 

Come on Regan, it’s not that bad. There’s a little ledge to stand on. All you have to do is take up your supplies and wash the windows. Just one step at a time. Slow and steady. Don’t look down I told myself, breathing shallowly. It still felt like my body was shaking as I put one foot on the bottom rung and slowly began to haul my way up. 

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See? That’s not so bad. You’re doing it, Regan. Just keep looking raight ahead of you and focus on the windows. One step at a time. 

I began to carefully clean the window I came to next, clutching at the ladder with shaking hands, forcing one of them to let go in order to dunk the rag into the bucket of soapy water, wiping away at the window, before I grabbed the towel and wiped it dry. I was going to have to move the ladder over to do the nexones to the side of me, but there were still several windows 

up 

above me.