My Mate and Brother's Betrayal

Alpha Robert POVThis text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

When we arrive in the human city, I'm ready to find that b**ch and get far away from these pathetic creatures. "Tell me you can pinpoint exactly where we can find my son's treacherous little mate." I say to the witch. "I can envision what I saw in your office and I should be able to lead you to what I saw," she says and I smile. "That's good, the quicker we find her and deal with her pathetic human mate the better."

We make our way behind a large apartment building to not draw attention to ourselves. I've already ordered the warriors to walk the streets in case she is in one of the shops. As soon as we are out of sight of prying eyes, the witch closes her eyes and begins to chant. It doesn't take long for her to open them and smile.

"We will need to take the vehicle we drove here. Her mate's home is on the outskirts of town," she says, and I growl. "He is not her true mate. Do not refer to him as her mate again." "Of course, Alpha, my apologies" she says. "You need to calm down Robert. Mindy is the only reason that you are this close to finding the retch. You need not be so abrasive to her," my brother says. I know he's right, but I won't apologize to a witch.

He must realize I have no intention of apologizing, so he does. Sometimes I don't know how he got his position on the council because he is too soft. We are wolves and owe nothing to those that are less, like witches. Our father would be appalled to see him show such kindness to lesser creatures. I turn without a word, making my way back toward the SUV that we parked on the street. The warrior hops out when he sees me opening my door.

As we approach the pitiful looking cottage I want to laugh. Rosalyn should be thanking me for being willing to take her back to the pack instead of leaving her here to live like a beggar. Instead, she will get to rule the pack while living the life she was always meant to, even if she doesn't deserve it after all the drama she has caused.

I step out of the SUV and make my way onto a large porch. I'm just about to kick the door in when my phone rings in my pocket. When I check the screen, I want to ignore the call, but I'm worried about Cain. I still can't believe his b**ch of a mate allowed someone to claim her. My desire to make sure he isn't calling about Cain, doesn't stop the irritation in my voice when I finally answer Bryce. "What the hell do you want Bryce? We haven't found her and I" he cuts me off. "That's because Rosie and my mother are here" he says. I can't have heard him correctly. Why would they be back in the pack now? "Excuse me" I say prompting him to repeat what he just said. "She is here and Reese is going to let her go. I heard him accept her rejection using her new mate's name," he says.

The anger that was just bubbling near the surface is about to explode. What the f**k is wrong with my son? Is he really that pathetic to offer his mate up to some weak human? I growl turning to my brother and Mindy. "We need to get back to the pack now before my son f**ks everything up." How does he think he can explain not having his fated mate to the pack after he already announced her.

After I tell Bryce to do whatever it takes to keep Rosalyn from leaving and to kill her human mate, I make sure he understands not to harm the little b**ch. Once I disconnect the call, I rush over to Mindy. "Can't you just poof us back to the pack?" I see something flash in her eyes, but it's gone as quickly as it came.

"Unfortunately, Alpha, I can only teleport myself. I'm sure if we head back now, we should be able to reach the pack before your son does any real damage" she says. "No, you teleport back and make sure he doesn't f**k all our lives up with his desire to do what's right," I say sarcastically.

"Of course, Alpha Orick," she says before she fades from my sight. Knowing that the witch will be there seems to calm the storm of rage inside me. I have given that boy every opportunity to become the Alpha he was always meant to be and this is how he repays me. We ride in silence and, despite breaking every human traffic law, it feels like forever before we reach the pack gates.

I've tried to link Maureen for the last twenty minutes, but she is deliberately blocking me out. That alone has me on edge again. "Welcome back, Alpha. If you are looking for the Luna and Alpha Reese, they are holding a meeting in the large ballroom." I growl and the guard steps back opening the gate. I don't even wait for the car to park before I'm out the door and stalking toward the meeting. Reese POV

I have to focus on the man in front of me, or I may never have a chance to meet my mate. "No, there is no poison in truth. Everything that I have told the pack is true." "I have been a good father, mate, and Alpha and you dare turn against me" he says like he is the victim. The sound of growling from behind me forces me to turn. My mother is on the verge of shifting as she stares with pure hate in her eyes at the man she once loved.

"Mom, look at me, not him. The pack knows the truth. We all know the truth. No one believes his lies anymore." My words must reach her because her claws retract and her breathing slows. I turn my focus back to the man I once thought could do no wrong. "I, Reese Orick, rightful heir of the Black Rose pack" I start to say, but my father screams for me to stop.

"Reese, I know you're angry at me but everything I've done was for you and this pack. Are you really willing to kill me just for my title? I have every intention of passing my title to you when I feel you're ready," he asks, trying to manipulate the pack. "This has nothing to do with the title and everything to do with the fact that you are a monster who isn't fit to be Alpha of this pack any longer."

He growls, and his eyes flash black. His wolf is torn because I'm his pup, but he doesn't like my disrespect. The more I think about it, why did his wolf allow him to betray my mother? I push that thought from my mind and focus on my father. There is nothing that will stop this challenge from happening today. "I, Reese Orick, rightful heir of the Black Rose, challenge you, Robert Orick, for the Alpha title." As the last words leave my lips, my father's eyes turn black a sign his wolf is in control.

"You will regret this pup" he says, and I can't help but smile. "I don't believe I will." "You can't do this without the approval of the council Reese and I don't approve," my uncle says smugly. He stands side by side with my father, believing he has some power here. "No one gives a sh*t if you approve because you probably won't be a member of the council by morning," my mother says from behind me.

My uncle looks like she just slapped him as he starts to sputter. "The council has been informed of everything including your involvement, uncle. They have given their approval," I say. His face loses all color. "This can't be happening. Mindy, where the f**k are you" he calls out, but no one moves. Could Mindy be my mate? It can't be we have already met. She protected my mother. As if I conjure her with my thoughts, she appears next to my uncle. Why the f**k is she standing next to my uncle?

The scent of wild flowers surrounds me. I know at this instant that she is my second chance mate. She is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, and she is mine. I'm not sure how it's possible, but she is. It takes every bit of my control not to rush to her and take her in my arms. Fallon whimpers because she has made no move toward us.

The smile that spreads across his face makes bile rise in my throat. Does she not want me? Panic that threatens to choke me fills my body. She knows what I've done. Is that why she is standing with my uncle? Have I lost my second chance before I even had a moment to cherish her? Is this part of my punishment for all I've done?