FALLING FOR A HEARTLESS BETA

***Dale’s POV***

After a number of years of hoping and wishing, my wish came true when Alpha Marcus was finally brought to his knees. Because an omega wanted to avoid being imprisoned, it took place at such a breakneck speed.

In recent days, I’ve been missing her very much, but I haven’t been able to confront her just yet. The woman was irrationally angry at me, but I knew that sooner or later she would see that our predicament had rendered both of us helpless victims. It was only a matter of time before she found herself… back in my bed.

Following the cardiac arrest, I would pay the man, who was still unconscious, a visit each and every day. I was sorry that I had to hurt Amber, but unfortunately, that was necessary for the process. It was necessary for me to exact revenge for the unjust killing of my mother! I hoped that he would pass away, but not too quickly!

Alpha Marcus had no idea that I befriended his son, Jacob Summers. Although he was fine being away from Dark Furs, I knew I could convince him to lead the pack. I had no issue with Jacob, and I didn’t want to ruin the lives of innocent people. I just wanted to take out Alpha Marcus!

I informed Jacob about his father’s situation and the Mayor of Claybourne just shrugged his shoulders. He didn’t want to do anything for the pack but I convinced him nonetheless. He could continue ruling Claybourne while I, being second in command, I could lead the pack in his absence. Jacob and I had a deal.

After Alpha Marcus, I would exact revenge on everyone who played a role in my mother’s murder. The downfall of Alpha Marcus was just the beginning because I still have to deal with the elders who convinced the Alpha that my mother has to die.

Jacob and I focused the majority of our efforts on proving to everyone that we were capable of guiding our group to greater heights of success. Although some people believed me, others did not. Even though my hands were covered in blood, I was not going to stop until I had exacted revenge on everyone involved in the passing of my mother!

However, Jacob proved to be so stubborn in his ways! He ran a harem of women, and he wouldn’t listen to me! He has a rebellious nature and I struggled to reign him in. Although I wanted his father’s downfall, I didn’t want the entire pack to suffer because of an incompetent leader!

Things became more complicated when he got involved with his maid. I couldn’t blame him though. The woman was beautiful and there was something intriguing about her. It seemed that Bethany has kept a lot of secrets. In fact, I couldn’t forget the first time I saw her. It was at a gas station and she was holding her baby…a little bundle of joy whose hair looked similar to Jacob’s!  From then onwards, I kept tab on that woman. Fortunately, she went to the monastery where I grew up. She was looking for a job for her daughter’s sake, so I offered her a job without any hesitation. Unfortunately, the playboy Jacob Summers almost ruined everything when he fell for his maid!Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

However, I was able to convince him that he needed to marry his mate but he refused. He got tired of the woman and he didn’t believe in fated mates anymore! Jacob Summers really knew how to piss me off. When I told him that marrying an Alpha’s daughter would convince the council that he was capable, and they didn’t have to check on him. He believed me, and so, we eventually traveled to the pack of Moonstone Shadow.

Jacob Summers dreaded the journey but he had no choice. If he wanted to keep his freedom, he had to convince the council he was stronger than them! We traveled for approximately two nights, and by the time we arrived, I could tell that my men were both wary and exhausted. Finally, when we arrived at our destination, I did not anticipate a warm welcome; however, it appeared that Travis Dudley was not as terrible as the rumors I heard about him had led me to believe he would be.

“Alpha Jacob, it’s great to have you here in the Moonstone Shadow!”

I was taken aback when it turned out to be the alpha himself who came out to greet us when we arrived at the gate. I also thanked him and flashed an honest grin in his direction before responding. From what I’ve seen, the man possessed a generous spirit, and we could only hope that his daughters have the same disposition.

Even when he was in his prime, Alpha Travis had a dashing appearance. His hair was short and white, and it fell over his face in a soft, caressing manner. The eyes were hooded in green and appeared to be nestled gracefully within their sockets. They cast a sincere gaze in our direction. The dark stubble on his cheeks worked well as a complement to his face and was a charming reminder of the man’s history. It was common knowledge that he was a fierce competitor within the pack.

“You have arrived much sooner than we had anticipated!” While he was offering his hand for a shake, he made the statement.

“I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to pay you a visit, Alpha Travis. Because I didn’t want to get us into any more trouble, we rode as quickly as we possibly could,” Jacob explained.

Before making the call for assistance, Travis commented, “Your journey must have worn you out.” He told the servants, “Take this gentleman to their bedrooms,” and the servants did nothing more than nod in response. “Get in there, Alpha Jacob. I’ve got a nice, warm bath waiting for you.”

“It’s not necessary, sir,” Jacob refused.

When he insisted that it was a part of their tradition, Jacob had no choice but to nod his head in agreement.  “Thank you,” he mumbled.

“I’ll send someone to assist with your bath in a moment.”

After we had said our goodbyes, Jacob followed his instructions and went to the area of the traditional bathhouse where someone would come to assist him. I also did the same!

Alpha Travis was absolutely correct. After such a long trip, we were in desperate need of a bath. When someone burst in, my eyes widened in shock because I had just finished removing all of my clothes. She let out a startled scream, but I was quick enough to cover her mouth before she could continue.

“Who are you?” I asked.

“Lucy,” she answered briefly, and then she giggled as if she had a lot of fun.