Regretted Rejection : Wrath of the Moon

Chapter 25

In the morning, Maya came to know from Marina all that had happened in the meeting between Dylan, Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

Forrester family and Lockhart family. She was grateful to her brother for finally taking a stand for her

sake. But at the same time she knew that their relationship could never return to what it was.

Claire was Ken's soul mate and he cannot leave her simply because she hurt Maya. As his twin she

understood that it must have pained him to take this decision as he implicated his own mate. So, as

thankful as Maya was to him, she still couldn't be together with him. She wished him luck in her heart.

As she stepped out of her room, a small body collided with her legs and held on to them. Maya looked

down to see Sam hugging her legs tightly and looking at her with eyes filled with tears

"Hey Sam, what's wrong?" Maya asked him. She crouched in front of him. Sam didn't say anything and

gave her a hug. His tears were making her feel distressed. She patted his back slowly till he got a

better hold on his emotions to speak.

Sam said, "Aunty Maya, I am sorry. I... I have heard everything. Mommy and Daddy hurt you badly.

That's why you said you are not my aunt and you are leaving me too. Please don't go away. Mommy

and Daddy are leaving me as well. I... I..." He burst out in sobs without completing his words.

'When did he develop such deep feeling for me? Are all kids like this?' Maya thought. She patted his

back gently, not knowing what to say.

"Sam..." Ken called. He was searching for Sam who had run away from him suddenly. Picking up Sam

in his arms, he turned towards Maya and said, "Goodbye Maya. Have a happy and safe life ahead."

"Goodbye Ken. Thanks for everything I guess." Maya replied.

Ken gave her a sad smile, his eyes held sadness for the way their relationship turned out. As Maya

turned to leave, Sam started trashing in Ken's arms. "Aunt Maya... Please don't leave go away. I

promise no one will hurt you anymore."

"Sam, I have to go for my work. However, this is my number. You can call me anytime. Okay? Be good

now. Grandma and Grandpa will be with you. You are not going to be alone." Maya replied.

"No. It hurts. It hurts when you are away." Sam yelled. Maya realised that it must be the effect of natural

dissolution. The Moon Goddess was sure cruel when crossed, she didn't want the Forrester family to

raise Sam. Maya's wolf nudged her to pick up Sam. As soon as she held Sam, he stopped crying and

laid in her arms quietly.

Ken sighed, understanding what this was about. "Take care of him, please." Ken said. Maya nodded

and asked Marina to pack up Sam's things as well. Ken's eyes overflowed but he couldn't complain. It

was his and his mates deeds that brought about this result.

Her team members were loading all their equipment and belongings in the SUVs. Sam was sitting

besides in the back seat waiting for Maya. She was talking with Dylan about what happened between

her and Xander last night.

She said, "I am taking your advice of being courageous but why do I still feel so scared?"

Dylan chuckled and replied, "It is okay to be fearful, scared and wary of him. After everything happened

it is expected that you would feel this way. The fates have placed you and him at the foot of a mountain

on the opposite sides. Both of you have to surmount this mountain by yourself. It will be very difficult,

there will be tears, arguments, fights but when you reach the top, the two of you will be free of your

burdens and together forever.

Both of you have your work cut out for you. He has to learn to forgive himself and earn your trust. You

have to learn to forgive him and let yourself trust others. It may sound idealistic but you were made for

each other. Have faith, in yourself and in your Moon Goddess."

"You had told me to have faith the last time I left this pack as well. It did work in my favour. I hope it will

work this time as well." Maya said, giving him half a smile.

Dylan just patted her back and left to get the remaining work done. He was going to call other pack

Alpha's in order to get them to accept as many pack members as possible. The remaining members

would be placed within the Council in low end jobs.

Maya had waited for Xander before leaving the pack territory but he was nowhere to be seen. Giving

up on searching him, she finally left with her team and Sam.

When she reached Council headquarters, it was late noon. As her team entered the Council

headquarters, many of their co-workers flocked to congratulate them about their promotion. After

accepting the good wishes, they broke up for lunch.

After making sure that Sam settled down in her living quarters, Maya went to report to Mr. Hudson who

is in charge of the personnel department.

"Congratulations, Ms. Maya Wright. You are promoted as the Deputy Councilman to Mr. Wright. You

will be in charge of expanding the team of Wrath of the Moon. It will entail training of new recruits, case

distribution, optimal use of manpower available. However, we have made a slight change. Since the

number of recruits this year is large, we have hired a Trainer who will report to you." Mr. Hudson said

happily.

A knock on the door sounded, interrupting him. "Good Afternoon, Mr. Hudson." a familiar voice said.

Maya whipped in her chair to find Xander standing there, smiling at her.

"Oh yes, come in Mr. Lockhart. Ms. Wright, this is Mr. Xander Lockhart, we have hired him as the

Trainer to work with you. Mr. Lockhart, this is Ms. Maya Wright, you will be directly reporting to her.

After a very detailed and lengthy discussion on their duties and responsibilities, Mr. Hudson granted

them leave. As they walked down the corridor outside the office, Maya asked him, "What are you doing

here?"

"I had a discussion with Councilman Dylan yesterday before we talked. He told me that there was a

position available here in Council. The Trainer's position reports to you and thus, we would get to work

together everyday. I didn't need anything else." Xander informed her.

"You gave up an Alpha position to join as a Trainer for the Council. That's a losing deal you made."

Maya replied casually looking at him.

"No, my love. I gave up a lifetime of loneliness to be by your side." Xander said. His eyes were filled

with love for her and she could see her reflection in their depths.

"Oh... I thought..." She trailed off leaving her statement incomplete. Her insecurities were coming forth

and she was finding it difficult to be articulate.

"You thought I left you alone, again. My beloved, I have taken an oath in front of Moon Goddess. I will

never leave you alone ever. Trust me." he said. He knew that there would be episodes when she would

lack trust in him and he would have to convince her. He was ready for it.

"Okay." Maya replied, nodding her head.

Xander glanced at her and offered a genuine smile to which Maya responded with one of her own.

"Does this mean I won the challenge?" Xander asked her.

"Hardly. The challenge has just begun Mr. Lockhart." Maya said.

Xander nodded thoughtfully and said, "Okay, sounds fair. I have our entire lives to win this challenge."

"What makes you think I will wait my entire life for you to win the challenge?" Maya asked him

"Confidence." Xander replied.

Maya tilted her head to roll her eyes at him and gave him a soft smile. Xander held her hand tentatively.

When she didn't immediately reject his touch, he tugged her towards their new office and a new

beginning.