Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 73

7 Comfortable

Eli POV

It’s been a week since Clara and I had our picnic date. Every day we have spent together, I see her smile and laugh more. Silas was in his glory when we went on our first run in wolf form. Cora is smaller than the average wolf but she is beautiful. Thankfully, he was a perfect gentleman. After I’m showered, I head to my father’s office before breakfast. He linked me last night that he and my mother wanted to speak with me. My aunt has been trying to use her magic to locate the collective that is holding Clara’s brother and I am hoping that is the reason for them wanting to see me so early. I knock and open the door. My father is sitting behind the desk and my mother is standing next to him with a huge smile on her face. “Take a seat son,” my father says. “Did Aunt Lily figure anything out about the collective?” The smile leaves my mother. “No, but don’t lose hope. You know how strong your aunt is.” I nod “so what did you need to talk to me about?”

both agree with. She is a lovely girl and has been through things that no wolf should ever endure.” I look at my mother confused. “I know we all had our idea about what happened to Clara but why do you sound like you actually know what she has been through, mother?” I see sympathy in her eyes. “Lily was able to see some of her past when she healed her. We needed to know if we should prepare the pack for an attack.” “Why didn’t you tell me what she saw? It’s been driving me insane thinking about what happened to her.” “That is not their place to share that with you Eli. Your mate needed to be ready to share that part of herself with you”, my father says. I nod, I know he’s right. “So we wanted to talk to you about your titles. When you and Clara are ready, we will plan your ceremony. There is no pressure. I laugh “except from the twins.” My mother smiles “I’m sure they will be fine for a little while longer. We would like to have a party and invite the Alphas and Lunas of the packs we have alliances with if you think that would be alright. We would like them to meet the future Alpha and Luna of the pack.” “I will talk to Clara and, as long as she is alright with it, then absolutely. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you both. After everything, I know how lucky I am to have the two of

in my chest. When I reach her, she wraps her arms around me. I press a quick soft kiss on her lips. We both take our seats. I look around the dining room and see the pack members smiling in our direction. I notice that Susan is sitting at a table with four girls that are whispering. “Eli, don’t worry about those girls. I don’t care if they like me or not. Mean girls are irrelevant in our lives.” I smile at how strong she is and Larisa has a look on her face like I told you so. I chuckle before I get up and go

mate. It’s nice to meet you.” Susan takes her hand and I don’t like her touching Clara, but I don’t say anything. “Clara” she starts to say and I correct her. “Please refer to her as Luna.” “Of course my apologies. Luna, my name is Susan and I want to apologize for my behavior the last time we saw each other.” “I will not hold past behaviors against you and I hope that you will stay true to your apology in the future. Thank you for trying to make amends.” Susan nods and heads back toward the table of girls. I set down the tray and lead Clara into a hallway off the dining room. Before I can say anything Clara reaches up and pulls my face to hers. This kiss is different than the others we shared. She deepens the kiss and I feel it all over my body. Silas growls low and I know I need to stop this. Not because I’m not enjoying every minute, but I want to respect Clara’s need for time. I pull back and I see hurt flash across her face. She drops her head and I want

I promise if I’m uncomfortable with what is happening I will tell you, but you have to promise not to treat me like glass. I don’t mean that I don’t appreciate you being patient and not pushing me, but if I do something it’s because I want to.” I smile and pull her into me. This time I initiate the kiss. I kiss her like she is the air I need to breathe because she is. We pull

Alpha Mateo POV

any trace of them in the human city? The scent of two werewolves should stand out among the humans.” “Alpha, you know we have to be careful. Our presence cannot attract the attention of the Nightfire pack”, Bradford says. “My Luna and daughter have been missing for more than a week. Do you want my wolf to go feral without his mate?” My wolf could care less because he wanted to have that damn omega. Not to mate but as his own personal bed warmer. Alphas don’t mate omegas. “I suggest you get your a** back to that f**king city and find out where my mate is. I know how upset you would be if something happened to Melinda.” I see anger flash across his face but he schools his expression quickly. “We will return to the city and I will alert you if we find anything, Alpha.” “Good and I will reach out to Simone in the meantime.” I see concern on his face. He knows my father had