My Mate and Brother's Betrayal

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14 We Meet Beckham POV

When I pull into the driveway of our house, Gideon is pacing in my mind. I turn the truck off, but! don't get out. "Alright, what the hell is up with you lately?" "If you got your head out of your a** for just one second you would already have realized what's happening," he says. "Are you kidding me? I don't know what the hell you're going on about. I'm not playing a guessing game with you, Gideon."

"Just f**king spit it out already." He puts up a block and I suddenly wish I could kick my own wolf's a**. I make my way up onto the porch, and I'm just about to grab the door handle when it swings open. Before Stacey can even speak, the smell of coconut and vanilla wraps around me like a blanket. It's the same scent as the one from the bakery

Stacey, stepping onto the porch, breaks me out of my trance. "Hey Beck" she says, and I can already tell I'm not going to like what she is about to tell me. "Lily, invited her new friend over for dinner. I just wanted to tell you before you walk inside so you can be alittle less grumpy." "Iam not grumpy. Besides, I'm glad that Lily has a new friend. Is it one of the little girls from the daycare?"

"No, she met her at the bakery today. She even told Rose to call her Lily bear. She doesn't let anyone else but us call her Lily bear, Beck. She really likes Rose," she says. "Why dol feel like you're not talking about another pup" I say with irritation in my voice. "Calm down, Rose is a lovely young woman." "You invited a stranger into our home for dinner. You left her inside with my daughter, alone."

"She is not a stranger. She is Miranda's daughter and Lily is really

14 We Meet WZ comfortable with her," she says. Without another word I stalk around Stacey and into the house. As I move toward Lily's room, the scent gets stronger, and my heart is hammering against my chest. Gideon's words replay in my mindContent from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

This can't be happening. I can't have another mate. I won't accept another mate. I won't betray my bond with Deborah. Gideon growls but I ignore him. "Don't you dare reject our second chance mate, Beck. I swear to the goddess I will make you so sorry if you do," he growls. I'm standing in front of Lily's bedroom door when I hear a soft feminine voice that makes me heart practically stop beating

"How old are you, Lily bear?" "I am three, but I'll be four soon. Daddy says I can have a princess party. Will you come to my party, Rose," Lily asks

Before she can answer, I push open the door. I should have left as soon as I caught her scent. Being in the same room with her is a mistake. My goddess, she is beautiful. "Mate" Gideon growls in my mind, but I refuse to acknowledge him

"Daddy" Lily says as she jumps up and rushes over to me. I scoop her up in my arms and bury my nose in her hair. "Hey Lily bear. I missed you today." "I missed you too, daddy. Look, I made a new friend" she says, pointing at the stunning woman who seems rooted to her spot across the room staring at me. Does she know that I'm her mate? No, she can't, the spell won't allow her to scent me

Rosalyn POV

When I arrived at the address that Stacey gave me, I was impressed

The house reminded me of the large cottages back at the pack. Despite being on the larger size, it still seemed cozy. There is a large porch that wraps around the home. It would be ideal for sipping coffee and watching the sun rise

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It's what I imagined I'd be living in with my mate before I found out that I was mated to Reese. I push thoughts of him away and climb the few stairs that lead to the porch. I knock lightly and a few seconds later Stacey opens the door

"Rose, come in. We have about twenty minutes before dinner is ready and Lily hasn't stopped talking about showing you her room." "Lcan't wait," I say. "Rose" a delighted squeal comes from behind Stacey. "Hi Lily bear," I say as she wraps her arms around my waist. I bend down, hugging her. Having this little girl in my arms feels right. "Rose, come on, I'll show you my room and toys" she says excitedly when I release her. She takes my hand, pulling me down the hallway

As soon as we are in Lily's room, I feel a sense of peace wash over me

Something about this pup makes my heart feel full. I've been around pups all my life, but I feel a connection with Lily I've never felt before. After a few minutes of Lily showing me her favorite dolls, the door to her room opens

When I look up at the man standing in the doorway, I feel like the air is knocked from my lungs

He looks like he should be on the cover of a magazine. His black hair is slicked back with a few loose pieces hanging on his forehead. His piercing blue eyes send a shiver down my spine. His green t-shirt is taught across his broad chest. Zora purring snaps me out of ogling. I scramble to my feet and stare at him holding Lily. Warmth spreads throughout my chest as I watch this ruggedly handsome man speak so sweetly to his tiny daughter

"Look, I made a new friend," Lily says, pointing at me. His eyes meet mine and I feel like my heart is going to pound out of my chest. A faint scent of sandal wood and leather invades my nose. His blue eyes seem to

sweep down my body but it happens so quickly I'm not sure if I imagined it

14 We Meet wa or not. I swear his eyes darken, but that can't be. He isn't a wolf

"Hi, your Rosalyn, right? I met your mom today," he says. I manage to get myself under control and not embarrass myself. "Please call me Rose

You must be Mr. Forester" I say extending my hand to him

He looks down at my hand like it might burn him. "Sorry, I have my hands full of Lily bear, and please call me Beck." "It's very nice to meet you,

Beck." "Dinner's ready, let's go Lily bear. I made your favorite, spaghetti," Stacey says from the hallway. Lily wiggles out of Beck's arms and takes off out of the room, leaving us alone

There are a few seconds of awkward silence and I swear he is about to

say more before he turns leaving me alone in Lily's room. "There is something about him, Rose. I feel drawn to him and to Lily. I know you feel it too," Zora says. "I'm not sure what I feel, Zora. He is handsome, that's for sure, but he isn't our mate."

"Don't give me that, Rose. We are one, and I know you feel it." "He is a human, Zora. Even if he was our mate, which he is not, he doesn't even know our kind exists." Someone clearing their throat startles me. "Are you alright Rose? You seemed really deep in thought," Stacey says with a weird twinkle in her eye

"Sorry, I was wondering if I should go. I'm not sure if Beck really wants

me here, and I don't want to impose." "Nonsense, Beck is a grump with everyone. Don't mind him. Now my spaghetti is the best, according to Lily, who is waiting patiently for her new friend to join us." "Alright, I don't want to disappoint my new friend," I say with a smile and follow her out of the room

She leads me to a beautiful dining room. "Rose, come sit next to me and daddy" she says. I swear that Beck looks irritated at the thought of me sitting next to him, but I ignore it. I take my seat between Lily and Beck

14 We Meet WZ The smell of the sauce and what looks like fresh baked bread makes my mouth water

Stacey plates our food and Lily starts to tell Beck about the "amazing unicorn cupcake" I made. I smile as I grab the salt at the same time as Beck. When my fingers brush against his hand, a light tingle dances on my fingertips. Zora growls and says a word I never thought I would hear again, "Mate."

I look at him and panic flashes in his eyes before it turns to anger. I feel like my heart is shattering all over again. "I have to go," Beck says as he stalks toward the front door. I look at Stacey and she looks hurt. Maybe Charlies is right, they are together. Does she know what just happened? How could she, their humans? I have to leave. "I'm sorry I need to get home."

I rush outside, and I don't stop when I hear Stacey calling my name. I slide into my driver's seat and throw the car in gear. Zora's whimpers break my heart. This can't be happening. My bond isn't even broken with Reese

He didn't accept my rejection. "Zora, he can't be our mate."

"I don't understand it, but our side of the bond is broken even without Reese's acceptance. Beck is our mate even though he acted like a jacka**." Her words make my chest ache and I let the tears fall. Our fated mate preferred our brother and our second chance mate doesn't want us at all

As soon as we reach the apartment, I make my way to my room and lock the door. I throw myself down on my bed. Tomorrow, I'll start to get over the pain, but right now I allow myself to feel the sting of rejection until the darkness takes me under. I fall into a restless sleep plagued by Beck's

piercing blue eyes