Punishable By Rejection (Brett Eldredge)

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We were losing. That's what crossed my mind as I killed a wolf running toward me with one of my arrows. I pulled back the string and loaded another as I aimed straight for the next victim.

I was raised to fight, it was in my blood as an alpha's daughter. I was the only child and my mother died in a war after I was born. I wasn't a spoiled brat like most of the alpha's kids. I wasn't into makeup I was into fights. I didn't cover the bruises and cuts I got , I showed them off like a trophy. I trained five days a week and killed as many people as I could in war.

I'm next in line for Alpha , but for now I was my father's main guard. I looked around the battle field as I thought. Bodies laid scattered. Most from my pack. I huffed in anger and shot the arrow straight into the man's heart.

Reloaded I crept through the bushes and had my eye on the target. The alphas. They both fought each other while the packs hashed it out alone. I watched the twigs and dodged branches till I was within range distance and able to eavesdrop.

"You will not defeat me " He shouted and I felt something in me. Anger and hatred maybe.

The man's hold on my fathers neck tightened. My father gasped for breath and I knew he was too stubborn to surrender. We would lose our pack to Dark Blood if he died. My blood boiled and I saw red, my wolf was on the verge of shifting. I pulled the arrow back and aimed at the Alpha's shoulder. Feeling the string leave my finger the arrow shot straight into his shoulder.

He fell to the ground releasing his hold on my father's neck. Leaving my father with enough time to get up and retreat back a few feet. He shouted a thank you and I smiled.

"Welcome " I replied back and the man on the ground stilled.

I watched still concealed in the greenery as Dark Bloods alpha rose to his feet. He jerked the silver tipped arrow from his flesh and winced in pain. I smiled. My father smiled as well, knowing just who had sent that arrow into his skin.

"We'll Jason I'm giving you one last time to surrender , or I will destroy each and ever last member of your pack and I will take all you own" his voice showed authority and anger. Well looks like I made the puppy mad.

I glanced down at the cut across my knee , it was at least an inch deep and the blood stained my jeans around it . Looking back up I noticed the gun pointed to my father's head.

I retrieved my own from my side . I jumped from the bushes and pointed it straight at the Alpha's head. He stilled again. I had a longing to touch him.... wtf am I thinking...... Touch my hands around his throat and choke him yes that's what I was thinking.

"Go " my father ordered , but I'm not one to follow rules.

"No" I said firmly and took a step forward.

" Well, who's this ?" his voice made a chill run up my spine.

"That would be my best fighter , my lead guard and my daughter " his eyes widened. Shocker I know.

" NOW " My brows knitted together and a band of about six people stepped into the clearing. Guns aimed and ready to fight.

"Shit " I mumbled and I saw him smirk. I aimed back up to his head and his smirk fell.

"First person to take a step forward , your alpha dies. And if your thinking about shooing me first ...... well in the time it takes you to shoot me , i'll shoot him" I shocked myself at how cold and emotionless my voice sounded as I had the gun aimed at their alphas head.

"Men, guns down" they all obeying and threw the guns down. My turn I smiled and kicked the gun out of his hand and stepped in front of my father.

"Daddy's girl aren't you ?" he smiled and I punched him in the nose as I felt the crush and the warm crimson liquid cover my fist. He cupped his face and growled.

"Alright enough , Jason I will offer you a deal " my father walked beside me and straightened his suit.

"What kind of deal Brett "

"I will surrender the lives of the rest of your pack... in return for your daughter "

I watched my father twist the ring around his finger. He does this when he thinks about something. I swallowed the lump forming in my throat.

"Alright " My heart shattered and I shacked from the amount of anger.

"Father " I said in a growl and he turned to me.

"Adrian , look around you . My pack is slowly being lessened by the minute. I can't stand by and watch the rest of them die " that's it.

I threw the first punch and it landed straight into his left eye. I then turned my attention to the aśś who came up with the plan.

" stop" he said in a low threatening tone.

"Never " I said and began throwing punches left and right. I felt his nose collide with my fist again , then his lip. Till a pair of hands grabbed my wrists.

"I got her " I had just enough time to kick my foot up and meet his prized jewels. He hit the ground with a thump as his men tried to help him up , and I smiled and spit in his direction.

"Is that anyway to treat your mate baby ?" this time it was me who stilled , how could I have missed those signs. ohh right I was in the middle of a war.

"You're no mate of mine " I said and growled. He stepped forward as the hands on my wrists tightened.

When he was near my face he smiled and ran his finger along my jaw. Then across my lips. He leaned and his breath fanned across my ear. He took place of holding my hands together and he leaned back in.

"You will obey me , or I will reject you" he kissed my jaw as the tingles flared throughout every nerve of my body.

He held one of my hands tight and it was for the first time I actually got a chance to see his face. He had a slightly scruffed face and brown hair with blue/green eyes. His tall masculine frame was hid under a suit similar to my fathers. I forced my eyes away and stopped any thoughts that crossed my mind .

Jerked along we made it back to my father. He stood back straight and his lips made a simple line. Brett shook his hand. Sealing the deal.

"Adrian please forgive me "

"I hate you , you're no father of mine " I said and his face flashed hurt. but why did I care ? My own father just gave me away to some Alpha or in other words my mate without even asking what I wanted.

" It's been good dealing with you Jason , but I'm eager to get this little thing home" why did I feel so happy by him saying that ?

"Brett one thing " my father looked down.

"Take care of my daughter " Brett nodded.

"I will and well bring the kids over to visit some time to " kids ..... yeah he thinks that's going to happen.... he's so wrong .

We walked off before I could see my father's face. We came to the pack line and I felt a sting in my arm and my vision became blurry and dots formed. I slumped down into Brett's arms and I felt him petting my hair.

"I'm sorry" he said and kissed my temple before all I saw was complete darkness and the slight hum of an engine.