Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 56

56 Beloved

Maureen POV

Clarice begged me to go on a run. I had spoken to the Alpha and Luna to make sure it would be alright given we aren’t technically part of the pack. They have both been so kind and told me that my mother and I may both shift freely. I know my mother is still nervous about being here and about Damien, but I really believe we belong here. I hope this pack will be a safe place for Penny to grow up. We are coming back through the woods toward the path that leads to the beautiful cottage they have let us so graciously use. As we approach the path, Clarice growls low. We notice a man walking and I expect her to keep moving toward the cottage but she shocks me and stops in front of him. “Clarice” is all I manage to get out before she scents the air. The smell of lilacs fills our nose.” “Mate” she says, and I’m ready to freak out. “Clarice no, we have to think about Penny. She lost her father. We already lost our mate and I won’t live through it again. You know Damien is still out there and he won’t stop trying to get us.” “Maureen, he’s a warlock, he’s strong” Clarice pleads with me. “Do you think he is really going to want a rogue with a child?” She whimpers and takes off toward the cottage. I can feel her heart breaking just as much as mine is.

to ask any questions and shift. She helps Penny get on Clarice’s back and we take off. She lays her body down snuggling into Clarice’s fur. Being with our pup helps the heartache we are both feeling right now. We run for a long time. “Clarice, I think it’s time to take Penny back and get her ready for bed.” “Alright” she says, which isn’t like her. She would normally give me some witty response or at least talk to me. I hate that we can’t just be with our fated mate. The goddess gave us a mate and he was taken away. It’s better to hurt now and move forward than to be rejected or lose him. Clarice’s low growl brings me back to the moment. That’s when I realize that warlocks have come into the territory. “Clarice, Penny

wants to protect him, but I can’t leave Penny. A million scenarios run through my mind, but before I can act, he rushes out into the clearing. I watch him protect a group of wolves and pride blooms in my chest even though he isn’t mine. He is a good man. In the blink of an eye, the feeling of pride is replaced by fear as I watch him fly through the air hitting a tree. The sound of his body striking the tree makes me sick to my stomach. “Mama, he’s hurt” my sweet girl whispers. I turn back and bend down so we are eye to eye. “Yes, he is sweetie and mama needs to help him, but I need you to be a good girl and

the attacking warlock. I’m in awe of their strength. I know they don’t need any help from me and I focus on helping my mate. The feeling of tingles on my hands where I’m touching his skin is hard to ignore. “Don’t ignore it, claim him” Clarice says. “Stop, I told you we can’t do that. Focus on helping him, Clarice.” Once we are far enough, in the trees, I call Penny over so she is near me. “Is he alright mama?” “Not yet baby but mama is going to help him.” She smiles and I turn back to the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen. I shake away those thoughts and concentrate on healing him. I lay my hands on chest. I can feel the glow start in my fingertips and into his body. After a few minutes, the glow dies down and I can hear his heart rate slow. I rub my hand down his face, feeling his warm skin. “Is he better mama?” “Yes, sweet girl, he is.” I look up when I hear Lily’s voice calling out to him. “John, where are you” she says. I look down and his eyes are open looking at me. Sh*t I say when I

to the cottage opens. My mother has a look of disapproval on her face but, thankfully, she hands me a dress to put on. I slip it over my head, grateful to have a way to cover myself. “Penny go inside with grandma.” “Maureen”, my mother says my name like a command. “Mother, I will be in in a minute.” I know she wants to say more, but

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