Rejecting The Alpha Twins (Regan) novel Chapter 4

Regan POV

Father barely spared me a second glance, walking away from the training grounds, and leaving me there alone. I hesitated and then hurried, rushing in the direction of the Alpha twins, practically sprinting after them. They paused, hearing the sound of my footsteps, turning around, both of them raising a brow in question. I put a hand to my chest, coughing slightly as I tried to catch my breath.

“I wanted to thank you” I wheezed, my voice finally finding itself “I know you didn’t have to help me back there but…” my voice trailed off, at the expressions on both their faces.

“It would have looked bad if we hadn’t intervened” Xander interrupted, casting a glance at his brother, “She broke pack rules and only a coward would shift and attack somebody in human form” he added cuttingly.

I flushed. Xavier eyed me thoughtfully. “How come you don’t train with the rest of us?” he asked unexpectedly as I blinked at him.

This was the first time, they had asked me anything, out of curiosity or interest. I was taken aback. Did this mean they wanted to know more about me?

“Well, um, my father doesn’t see the reason for it as Isabelle was the one who was more likely to take over his position, well until, you know” I gestured to them both, blushing bright pink, “Until you decided to become chosen mates with her.”

“But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn to defend yourself or make the effort to train” Xander’s voice was cold, and his expression was unforgiving. “Even those who are in a low ranking in the pack need to be able to help protect it. Do you think you are above everyone else?” he asked icily.

“No” I blurted out, looking between the two of them and seeing nothing but judgment in their eyes “Of course not. I…I” I continued to stammer, my anxiety increasing as they continued to tower over me.

Why didn’t they understand that nothing I did was by choice? Were they that oblivious to my life and the circumstances in which I was forced to live? I should have known better than to chase after them like this.

“When we become Alpha’s of the pack that will change” Xavier’s voice was lower but no less cruel “You’ll be required to attend mandatory training and most likely extra sessions to make up for all the ones you’ve missed. You’re already the reason for one of our most beloved pack members being killed, do you really want to be responsible for the death of another?” he was callous, as I flinched from the accusation.

“I didn’t kill my mother” my voice was weak, “It wasn’t my fault” I protested, even as I knew it wouldn't make a difference. It never did.

Xavier looked slightly uncomfortable, but Xander merely sneered at me.

“Please, we’ve all heard what a troublemaker you are. You think you’re above the rules, that none of them apply to you” he made a rude motion at me, his eyes beginning to blaze “Do you think that Isabelle hasn’t told us about your true nature and how much of a bitch you are?” he snapped.

Isabelle. Of course, she would make it sound as though I was the problem. If only these two knew what her true nature was like, but like everybody else, she had them completely fooled. I blinked back tears, looking at Xavier who merely avoided my gaze. For some unfathomable reason, I felt hurt by their opinions of me.

“Is that really what you think of me?” I asked, my heart giving a pang.