Betrayed by My Beta Mate

15 Unexpected Mate

Amelia POV

We walk back to the office and I feel like Lily isn’t telling me everything. I’m sure she is definitely worried about me and my pup but there is something else going on. I’ll give her some time, but I don’t want secrets between us. I meant what I said to her about being like sisters. We reach the office and I sit on the couch. Lily comes and sits next to me so we are across from Neal. Lincoln looks at her with confusion but I just shake my head at him to let her stay. It’s like she is uncomfortable around Neal, but he is a good guy. It doesn’t make any sense. Lincoln lets it go and takes the seat next to Neal. John is still standing. “Neal, I’m sorry for rushing out earlier” Lily says. “Thank you for believing Amelia and being willing to help her.” “There is no need to thank me for doing the right thing, I assure you, Lily.” “Had I known what was happening to Amelia when it was actually happening, I would have made sure that Elias and I beat his a**.”

“I’m sorry, Neal, I forgot to tell you that earlier.” “Elias did know before I left.” “I couldn’t keep that from him.” “I went to his office after I heard them and told Elias everything.” Neal’s face contorts into a look of anger. “You told Elias that his mate was f**king his brother before you left the pack.” I nod not understanding his anger. I couldn’t keep that from Elias. “I’m sorry Neal, he had the right to know what was happening.” “You misunderstand why I’m so upset.” “I would never expect you to keep it from Elias.” “I’m upset because if Elias knew that Freya was being unfaithful, how did she get close enough to stab him that day.” “I don’t know about you but if my mate betrayed me with my brother, I wouldn’t be hugging her.” “What are you saying Neal?” “I’m saying something about Elias’s death doesn’t make sense.” “It never did but I couldn’t put my finger on it.” The minute I realize what he is saying I feel sick. “He couldn’t, that can’t be true.” I rush out of the room to the nearest bathroom. As soon as I make it to the bathroom I puke. I wretch until there is nothing left in my stomach. I feel a hand rubbing circles on my back and holding my hair. I expect it to be Lily, but when I stand it’s Lincoln. “I’m sorry, I didn’t really want you to see me puking.” He wets a paper towel and wipes my face. “You are my mate and I will hold your hair while you puke every time.” “We will care for each other and sometimes it won’t be pretty.” “Talk to me love?” “How could I not know what a monster I was mated to Lincoln?” He pulls me into his arms.

you to see the mask he wore love.” “There was no way for you to know who he truly was when he was hiding it from you and your pack.” “He killed his own brother.” “That means he probably killed Freya too.” The tears flow freely down my cheeks. He holds me in silence for a few minutes before I finally compose myself. I pull back and he wipes the tears from my cheeks. “We are going to make him pay for all he has done Amelia, I promise you.” We head back to the office and Lily rushes over to me. “Are you alright?” “Not really but I will be.” She hugs me before we sit back down. “I’m sorry Amelia I didn’t mean

Neal POV

rather be a rogue or dead before I stay in a pack run by that ba**ard.” “No” Lily says before she stands. “No, I can’t meet with the Elders” I say as a question to her. “No, you can’t die” Lily says. It’s sweet she cares if something happens to me. She is beautiful and kind even if she is acting strange. “She is not our mate, so don’t even think about it”, Jasper says in my head. “Give it a rest, I can think a woman is pretty without betraying our mate.” I block him and return to our conversation. “I’ll be fine Lily but I appreciate your concern.” She sits back down and I turn to Lincoln and repeat my question. “Absolutely you can meet with the Elders with

can have Michael drive you to the pack border so you can say the words to break your bond.” “That’s not necessary I can take him” John says. “I’m coming too” Lily says. “That isn’t really necessary.” “I can shift and run to the border.” “Then I can return to the cabin until tomorrow.” “That isn’t necessary Neal, we have a cabin you can use in the pack” Lincoln says. “Alpha, I don’t expect you to allow me to stay in your pack.” “I’m not allowing you to stay in my pack.” “I’m inviting you to

on my shoulder. I ready myself as I have never been teleported before. Lily places her hand on my arm while I’m looking at John. I whip my head in her direction and my eyes land on hers when I feel tingles on the spot she touches. She immediately raises her hand, but before I can say anything, John and I are at the border. “Jasper, what the hell was that.” “I don’t know but we need to talk to her.” “Neal, are you alright.” “Yes, I’m fine.” I shake it off because we are here now and I need to get this over with. I turn to the pack. “I, Neal Connor Martin, break all ties with the Darkmoon pack.” “I leave behind its secrets and break my bond with Alpha Atlas Canfield.” I immediately feel the bond break. Jasper whimpers in my mind at the loss of his pack. “I don’t think we should hang around, are you ready” John asks. “Yes, I’m ready but I have a question before we go back to the Nightfire Pack.” He waits for me to ask my question. “Is Lily a witch?” “Yes, she is why are you asking that.” “I need to speak with her before I answer

“She said she needed to go for a walk alone.” “What’s wrong, Neal?” “I just need to speak with her.” I can see the moment she realizes what’s happening. “How could that be you would have known?” I look at John and Lincoln before I answer. “I believe she is masking her scent.” The smile that breaks out on Amelia’s face is brilliant. “I’m sure she will be back soon.” “She probably needed a moment.” “I’m sorry Amelia but you know Jasper and I can’t wait.” “We need to see her now.” “I know what you’re saying Neal but Lily has been through a lot so you’re going to need to be patient” Lincoln says. I pray no one has hurt her because I’m going to lose my mind. “Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on”, John says. I laugh “I guess it’s too late to talk to her first.” “John, I believe that Lily is my mate.” “That’s why she

Lily POV