Chapter 30 – My Mate and Brother’s Betrayal

“I told her Rose was gone. He’s the one that told her about us” Bryce says as he tries to free himself from my father’s grip. “You left me no choice you pr*ck.”

“What the f**k have you two done” my father growls dropping Bryce to the floor. “Addie is giving us till the end of the day to tell mom everything or she will. It’s time to come clean and ask for forgiveness. Everything is a f**king mess. F**k dad you threatened that I was going to forcibly mate and mark her.

How could you even suggest such a thing. I’m ashamed that I didn’t refuse the moment you said it even though I knew I would never do that to Rosie.”

“I need to talk to your sister. I can’t lose your mother over this. I need to make your sister understand I was doing it for your happiness,” he says. His eyes glaze over. “Addie is on her way.

Cain, take your son and sober him up. Keep your f**king mouth shut from now on Bryce or you won’t like the consequences” my dad says. Cain grabs Bryce leading him out of the office. It feels like forever before the office door pushes open and Addie steps inside.

My sister looks destroyed as she stares at our father. “Addie, I know your upset about Rose” my father starts to say but she cuts him off. “Upset doesn’t even begin to cover how I feel. How could you suggest such a despicable thing? I feel like you’re a stranger because the father that raised me would never have entertained hurting Rose the way you all have done.”

“Sweetheart” he tries again. “Don’t call me that. After everything I learned today you’ve lost the right to call me that. I’ve lost all respect for you and Reese. I meant what I said to Reese earlier.

You have till the end of the day to tell mom about this f**ked up situation or I will.” She turns without another word leaving my father with a choice that could very well cost him his mate.

Beckham POV

I manage to get myself under control but I make no move to take Rosalyn off my lap. “Beck, there is one more thing I need to tell you. My father is the pack’s Beta. My mother rejected her bond with him because he supported the Alpha and Reese.” I can’t help the growl that escapes me when she says her former mate’s name.

That pr*ck had the most precious gift and threw it away for f**k buddy.

“Beck, when they had me in the cells because I refused to accept the f**ked up idea of sharing my mate. Alpha Robert made it clear that I was going to become Luna willing or not.” I stiffen at her words. She can’t mean that they would force her. I look into her eyes and I immediately know that’s exactly what she meant.

I’m going to rip that f**king ba**ard apart. My vision is narrowing and I’m panting.

Rosalyn is saying my name but she sounds far away. I didn’t even realize I’m starting to shift because of the rage flowing through my body. Arms wrap around my neck and soft lips press against mine. I stiffen for a moment before my body relaxes and I give into the kiss. Her lips feel like nothing I’ve ever felt.

I thread my fingers in the hair at the nape of her neck as I deepen the kiss. I’m not sure how long it lasts before we break apart both needing to pull air into our lungs. I look into the beautiful face of this woman the goddess chose for me. Her face is flushed and her lips are swollen. I rest my forehead against hers.

“Rosalyn what is your full name?” I can hear her heart rate speed up at my question. “Rosalyn Rain Myers” she whispers. “I, Beckham Lance Forester, accept you, Rosalyn Rain Myers as my mate and Luna.” I feel the first tether of the bond snap into place.

Lily comes bounding through the trees and squeals when she sees us. “Rose” she yells as we both get to our feet. When she finally reaches us, she throws her arms around Rose’s waist. “I missed you” she says as Rose rubs her hand through my daughter’s hair. Our daughter’s hair.

“I missed you too Lily bear.” “Lily” Stacey calls out and I can’t help but chuckle. “I’m sorry she took off once I mentioned that Rose was here.” I smile because not only am I getting a second chance but so is my pup. This time I will protect my mate or die trying.

“What the f**k were you thinking getting drunk and speaking against your sister to the pack” I say as I push Bryce into the house. He almost falls over his own feet, but he’s able to right himself. He whirls on me with his fists clenched at his sides. He has the good sense to keep his mouth shut as I step closer to him.

“How could you say that you hope your sister dies. Do you not understand what you’ve done? Getting her back here and in Reese’s bed is the only way you’ll keep your title now because you had to act like a three-year-old that lost his toy. Without your sister, Reese will never accept you, his wolf won’t allow it.”

I knew he was upset, and I tried to talk to him. Make him understand that I still loved his mother with all my heart. He refused to talk about it and swore he would never tell anyone what he had seen. Bryce’s eyes meet mine. They are filled with hatred as he licks the blood from his lips.

“Go get yourself cleaned up” I say, looking at his blood-covered shirt. “Then sleep off the booze Bryce. You are going to ruin everything if you don’t pull yourself together.”

“In case you haven’t noticed, dad, everything is already ruined. I rejected my mate and Reese can’t even look at me, let alone touch me. All he can talk about is getting Rosie back, so how do you expect me to act,” he says. “I expect you to use your head. Robert will make sure what he proposed happens.

You need to get on board with that plan, Bryce. Your sister has to birth the next heir to the pack. It will ensure the strength of the next Alpha. After that, if she wants to leave, she can.”

“I hate the thought of him touching her.” “Well, suck it up. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the greater good. Robert’s brother will be here tonight, and I need you involved in the meeting. He has assured Robert he has a way to locate your sister, mom, and Emmett.”

He turns without another word and heads upstairs.

I plop down on the couch and place my face in my hands. How did everything go to sh*t so quickly? “That’s called karma a**hole,” Granger says with a growl. “I don’t need your sh*t Granger. I have enough to deal with.”

“Tough sh*t, your greed and entitlement lost me my mate. You better pray to the goddess you don’t need to defend yourself in wolf form because you’ll be f**ked.”

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