My Mate and Brother's Betrayal

Mindy POV

I've dreaded this part of the Goddess' plan. She felt it necessary for Reese to truly prove he had redeemed himself before she would grant her blessing. Not many wolves who have done this kind of wrong ever do. I have faith that Reese is becoming the man he was always meant to be, but I also know how desperate he is to have his mate. I know because I feel the same way. I just pray he makes the right decision when the time comes.

I won't lie and say I was thrilled when I found out all that Reese had done. It was a hard pill to swallow hearing he could be so selfish. Knowing I was his second chance because he had betrayed his first mate had me wanting to refuse the Goddess for the first time in my life. Part of my powers is the ability to converse with her in my dreams.

She often uses me and my powers to deliver messages to supernaturals. Sometimes the delivery is a little harsher than others. This, however, isn't just another message to an unknown wolf, witch, or vampire. This affects my life and my future. I know the goddess truly believes that Reese has made bad choices but still has a pure heart, or she wouldn't have even considered giving him this chance.

I wasn't convinced at first that he could change, but seeing the way he wanted to win Rosalyn back and was truly sorry for all he had done made me believe there was hope that the goddess was right. She gave me the choice to accept Reese as my beloved, but if I didn't, I would never have a fated beloved. I would be able to fall in love, but I would never experience the bond that tethers our mated souls together.

I know that some would think that she forced me into accepting Reese, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. She gave me the choice. Despite wanting a fated beloved, I was willing to fall in love the human way if Reese didn't accept responsibility and try to make amends. This was a test as much for myself as it was for him. We all have choices and they shape our future. In the end, despite all the influences around him, Reese chose to do the right thing. The character of a man isn't measured by his mistakes. It's measured by what he does to correct them.

My skin crawls as I stand next to Robert. My eyes focus on Reese as a myriad of emotions show on his handsome face. He finally says the word I've been waiting desperately to hear. "Mate" and the pr*ck next to me cackles. "This is perfect. The goddess gave you a second chance. I mean you can't make her Luna because she's a f**king witch, but you'll have your heart's desire, a fated mate," Robert says sarcastically.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Reese growls not liking what he is suggesting. He wants Reese to make me his mistress and Rosalyn his Luna. "You are out of your f**king mind if you think I will ever make my mate my mistress. Besides, Rosalyn has a mate and I will not interfere with their bond. I have accepted her rejection," Reese says through gritted teeth. "A pathetic human mate. Once he is dead you can claim what is rightfully yours," Robert says.

The murmur of the pack makes Robert stand up straighter. He forgot they were even there. They are getting a front row seat to the evil alpha show. "I know you all don't understand, but I am doing this for our pack. Reese needs a strong she- wolf to lead by his side. Rosalyn should never have rejected him. I am simply trying to right the wrong and protect all of you," he says.

"Bullsh*t" Maureen says, stepping closer to the edge of the stage. "Maureen, please, I know you don't understand what's happening" he starts to say, but she cuts him off. "I understand perfectly. I understand that you f**ked Cain behind my back from the day we mated. I understand that you were willing to order my son to force himself on a girl I consider a daughter. I understand that you are a disgusting piece of sh*t who isn't fit to lead this pack" she says.

"You will not disrespect me mate." The voice is not Robert's but his wolf's. "How dare you speak to us that way. We have treated you well when we could have simply let you suffer the pain while we f**ked Cain. We are Alphas, and it's our right to take what we want. We wanted you and we wanted Cain. You belong to us, little mate, and nothing will change that," Robert's wolf says.

What the f**k? Even his wolf is as f**ked up as he is. The goddess is going to have a field day with these two when they finally are sent to meet her. "I wish I never accepted you, but I sure as hell am no longer yours, either of you. I, Maureen Orick, reject and break my bond with you, Robert Orick."

Robert growls and drops to his knees. I expect it to take him longer to regain his composure, but he is back on his feet and smiling sadistically quickly. "After I deal with your pup, I am going to make you sorry you ever spoke those words. You'll be begging to take back your rejection" he says. "Don't hold your breath you pr*ck. On second thought, please do hold your breath, save Reese the trouble."

I have to fight back the laugh that wants to break free. Goddess, I can't wait to spend time with my new mother-in-law. That is if Reese does the right thing. "Have faith, my light," the goddess whispers to me. "Send her to the f**king cells now," Robert screams at me. Waving my hand in her direction, Maureen disappears.

I didn't send her to the cells, but he doesn't know that. Reese growls, his wolf torn on what to think as they stare at me. His eyes are pleading with me and it is making it hard to breathe. "Just a little longer," the goddess whispers again. I look at Beckham hoping he realizes I would never really hurt him. "First things first, I want the human dead" Robert says, pointing at Beckham. "Kill him now," he says to me.

Beckham doesn't flinch when I conjure a red energy ball in my hand. I hate the fear I see flash in Rosalyn's eyes, but she doesn't trust me. She doesn't know me. I pull my arm back, but before I can follow through, I'm knocked to the ground by a large black wolf. The wolf's snout is close to my face and he is baring his teeth. I can't help the smile that spreads across my face. I snap my fingers and everything around me freezes, including my beautiful beloved wolf.

"I told you so❞ the goddess whispers. I fight the urge to roll my eyes as teleport myself off under Fallon. I take a few steps back before I release him from my spell. He shakes his head before he lifts his eyes to meet mine. "Hello handsome, do you think you can give Reese back control so we can talk?" He tilts his head at first, clearly confused, before he nods. A few seconds later, a very naked Reese is standing in front of me.

It takes all my willpower not to sneak a peek. "What the f**k just happened" he growls at me. "It seems the goddess was right in giving you a second chance." "You were going to kill Rosalyn's mate. I won't let that happen no matter how much I want you" he says. "It's good that you want me because I want you too. Reese listen to what I'm saying. The goddess wanted you to prove that you were willing to put Rosalyn's happiness before your own like you should have done from the very beginning."

My words seem to finally register. "So, you weren't really going to kill Beckham?" "No, Reese, I would never hurt Beckham or Rosalyn, for that matter. Everything I've done was to help the goddess ensure you found your way back to the man and Alpha you were always meant to be." I see tears gather in the corner of his eyes. I can't stop myself from closing the distance between us.

I look up into the eyes of this man that is mine. "I, Mindy Armstrong, blessed witch, accept you, Reese Orick, as my beloved, mate, and Alpha." Without warning, he wraps his arms around my waist and lifts me. I wrap my legs around his waist, and he buries his nose in the crook of my neck. "Wild flowers" he whispers before he places a soft kiss on my marking spot. "I, Reese Orick, accept you, Mindy Armstrong, as my mate, beloved, and Luna."

The bond snapping into place damn near knocks the breath from my lungs. He pulls his head back and looks into my eyes before he presses his lips firmly against mine. Feeling the love he pours into our first kiss makes everything that brought us to this moment worth it. I'll never let him go.