My Mate and Brother's Betrayal

Beckham POV

I could tell that Rosalyn was still reeling after everything that happened today. I hated the fear she felt when Mindy aimed her energy ball at me, but I knew she would never hurt me. I still can't believe Mindy ended up being Reese's second chance. Part of me was torn that he didn't deserve her, but I have to trust the goddess.

Rosalyn pushes open the door to the guest room we will be staying in tonight and everything in me wants to bury myself in her warm heat. I resist the urge because I know we need to talk about me introducing myself as the future Alpha of the Blue Crescent. I should have discussed it with her first.

I had planned to before using my title, but I needed Reese to know we were equals. I needed him to know I was worthy of Rosalyn. I let my insecurity about my past get to me. I know in my heart that she will stand by my side, but that doesn't mean I will dictate our future. We need to make decisions together. She is my everything and I need her to understand that. When the door clicks, shut she smiles.

"You are my everything too" she says as she wraps her arms around my neck. As far as returning to the Blue Crescent, you're right. I'll stand by your side. You are my Alpha and I am your Luna. I know it won't be easy but after everything that happened with Mindy, I trust that she's right about you needing to lead the pack that is your birthright," she says. Goddess, I love this woman.

The Next Day Rosalyn POV

Beck pulls me close, and I snuggle into his side. It's so weird to be back in this pack. It no longer feels like home, but it also doesn't feel like the hell it was before I left. "What are you thinking about, beautiful," Beck asks, and I smile. "Just how strange it feels to be back in this place. I never thought I would ever return and here I am laying in my mate's arms." He squeezes me tighter and presses a kiss on the top of my head.

"As much as I miss our daughter, there is no place I would rather be." I lean up on my elbows and press my lips against his. He pulls me, so I'm lying on top of him. His hands move down my body till he cups my a**. I moan into his mouth, and he pushes his hard c**k against me. I'm just about to break the kiss, so I can taste my mate when someone bangs on the bedroom door.

We stayed on the Beta floor of the pack house so it can only be Logan or Addie. No other pack members is allowed on this or the Alpha floor. "Enough hanky-panky, bestie. You can ride your hot Alpha later. It's time for breakfast" Addie yells through the door. I bury my face in Beck's chest as he laughs at my best friend's antics.

"She is quite the character, isn't she," he asks. "You have no idea. I'm glad to see she hasn't changed. I think we better get up or she'll be back. I'm afraid of what she might say if she has to come back." I press a quick kiss on his lips before I head into the bathroom and lock the door. When I hear the handle jiggle, I can't help but chuckle. "Did you really lock me out? Worried you can't control yourself, love," he asks.

C*cky ba**ard I say under my breath as I step under the hot spray. I quickly wash and rinse, knowing Beck needs to shower before we head down. I throw my hair into a messy bun and slide on a yellow sundress. When I open the door, Beck is smirking at me. "Keep smirking, and I won't finish what we started when we get back to our room later."

His smile fades. I can see lust in his eyes as he battles Gideon for control. My words are like a challenge to him and his wolf. He lifts me pressing my back against the wall. His low growl has my core clenching and my panties damp. Damn him I just put these on. "Don't tease me, little mate. We will definitely be finishing what we started later," he says as he rubs his nose down my neck.

I shiver and he sets me on my feet. He heads into the bathroom and ten minutes later we are making our way down to the main dining hall. I'm not sure what to expect when we step inside, but pack members bearing their necks to me and Beck isn't it. We aren't their Alpha and Luna.

Hell, we don't even technically have a pack to be considered an Alpha and Luna yet. Beck and I discussed returning to the Blue Crescent last night. Mindy can't tell us exactly what is happening in the pack because returning has to be Beck's decision. I know he's worried about me going with him, especially not knowing how his return will be received by the pack or his brothers.

We approach the table where my mother, Charlie, Maureen, Addie, and Logan are already seated. Maureen must see my confusion about our greeting from the pack members and she smiles. "You may not be their Luna or Alpha, but they respect what you both did for our pack despite everything that happened. You didn't have to return Rosalyn. You didn't owe Reese anything after what he did to you, but you put your hurt aside and offered him forgiveness. It's the only reason he was able to defeat Robert yesterday," Maureen says.

As I look around the table, I notice a sadness in my mother's eyes. I wonder if she went to see Bryce. Her eyes meet mine, and she smiles, but it doesn't reach her eyes. Charlie pulls her closer, wrapping his arm around her. He whispers something in her ear, and she turns pressing a soft kiss on his lips. I'm so glad she found her chance at happiness. "So, I heard you are the future Alpha of the Blue Crescent" Addie says to Beck. I stiffen wondering how much he wants my former pack to know about his past and I know how my best friend can pry.

"That I am. I plan to share my story with all of you after we deal with the prisoners. I'm hoping that once I have taken back my title, we can have an alliance between our packs," Beck says. "Of course, we will," Reese says from behind us. I smile when I see the fresh marks on his and Mindy's neck. I meant what I said about forgiving him. The forgiveness I offered him wasn't just for him, it was for me. I needed to completely let go of my past pain. I could never have been his mate after all that happened, but I want us both to be happy.

I would have wished the same thing for Bryce, but he wasn't even a little bit sorry for all the pain he caused me. He is still the same selfish, hateful person he was before I left. I'm not sure what I want to see happen to him, but I'm not even sure if I'll get a say in his punishment. "Of course, you will, my love," Beck says, so only I can hear him. I smile forgetting he can hear my thoughts.

Reese and Mindy take their seats at the table. We all offer our congratulations about their marking. "Reese, I was hoping after we deal with the prisoners that we could talk about the Blue Crescent pack and my return," Beck says. "Absolutely, I know that this is going to be a difficult conversation, but I would like Rosalyn and Miranda to have input on what we do with Cain and Bryce after breakfast. We can meet in my office," Reese says.

I can see my mother is trying to be strong, but at the end of the day, Bryce is still her pup. "Mom," I start to say, but she interrupts. "It's alright Rosalyn. We will talk about it in Reese's office," she says. A few minutes later, an omega delivers breakfast to the table. I notice her staring between myself and Beck as she sets each plate down.

Something about her is making me feel uncomfortable. Beck must feel my apprehension through our bond because he takes my hand, giving it a squeeze. I don't remember this girl and I grew up in this pack. Her scent is definitely pack and familiar, but that doesn't make sense. She finally leaves the table and I feel my shoulders relax. "Reese, the girl that delivered our food, is she a new pack member?"This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org: ©.

"No, we haven't had a new pack member in a long time. I'm sorry I didn't notice who delivered the food," he says, embarrassed he was too busy with his new mate. I want to smile, but I can't shake the feeling that something isn't right. "Don't ignore what you feel. We need to find out who she is," Zora says. I look at Beck and he nods.