Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 74

8 New Pack Member

Calliope POV

I see fear flash on his face. “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to scare you.” “You didn’t scare me. Explain what you’re doing sneaking around our cottage before I scare you.” “I was just curious about you. I have never seen a she-wolf like you.” “You were spying the other day when I shifted weren’t you?” He nods and I cross my arms over my chest. “Why are you here?” He smiles at me and for the first time I notice how handsome he is. He has shoulder-length blonde hair and I can tell that he is muscular. I focus on his answer. If he poses a threat, it won’t matter how handsome he is. “My name is Oliver. Abigale is my sister. When she and Carter found each other, I was only sixteen. She asked me to come with her. She is the only family I have left.” “That doesn’t explain why you are sneaking around Oliver.” I hate being so cold knowing who he is to Abigale, but I have to protect my mother. No one will ever hurt her again. “He is no threat in that way”, Aurora says. Before I can ask what the hell she means he starts to talk again. “Abigale told me she was bringing you and your mother to the collective. I saw you when you first arrived and you were so beautiful. I just wanted to see you again. “You know that this seems creepy?” He chuckles “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to act creepy.”

his hand and I take it. “My name is Oliver Shifler.” “It’s nice to meet you. My name is Calliope and my mother is Jasmine.” “No last name” he asks but I don’t answer him. I don’t know if any of the collective members know my father’s surname. I don’t want anyone to know who my father is. “It is nice to meet you. I hope now that we know each other I won’t see you sneaking around our cottage.” “No, you won’t, but I do hope that you will allow me to get to know you better.” “He is not our mate”, Aurora says, and I laugh. Now I know exactly what she meant. He looks at me confused. “It’s nothing, my wolf is just being her pushy self. I can always use more friends.” I hope he understands what I mean. Aurora growls but she knows that I love her. “I need to go inside and get washed up

of training. Once I’m showered, I head over to Abigale and Carter’s cottage. I promised Sarah that we could hang out today, but I want to talk to them first. As soon as Sarah sees me, she rushes over, wrapping me in a hug. The woman that helps my mother with the pups leaves when she sees me. “Have fun with Calliope” she says to Sarah as she heads out of the cottage. “Good afternoon little one.” “Calliope, I was waiting for you.” “I wouldn’t forget about you but I do need to talk to your mom and dad before

she is. Are you ready Sarah?” “Yes I am” she says and takes Oliver’s hand. “Bug, I think Calliope wants to hang out with you for girl time.” She looks up at me with pleading eyes. I look back at him and he is smiling. “She’s hard to say no to, isn’t she?” I can’t help the smile. “Yes she is.” “Please, Calliope, he is really fun.” “Yes, your uncle can hang out with us. I will make some lunch and we

Eli POV

me out before she turns away. I pull her into my arms just enjoying holding her. I kiss the top of her head before I step back. I sit on the ground and pull her onto my lap. “So I have a question for you. My parents were wondering if we would be alright with them having a fancy party.” She looks into my eyes. “A party for us” she asks. I push a strand of

she says and her look changes to one of concern. “What’s going on in that beautiful head of yours?” She smiles again “I know your giving me time before we take our titles but I would like to be a pack member before the party.” “Clara” I start to say. “I don’t want others to know that you mated a rogue if I can help it.” “I’m not ashamed of where you came from, Clara. It does not make you any less than.” “I’m not ashamed of things I didn’t have control over, but that doesn’t mean I want others making assumptions about who I am.” I nod because I want her to be comfortable. I stand with her in my arms and set her on her feet. I lean down and press my lips to hers. I pull back and take her hand without a word. When we