Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 97

31 Third Times A Charm

Cayden POV

I’m sitting in a supernatural bar in neutral territory. I can scent warlocks, wolves, vampires, and fae. I haven’t been able to find that b**ch despite how hard I’ve tried. I will not return to the pack until she has paid for all she did to Clara. I can’t bring her back to me, but I can make sure that justice is served. When I learned of this place, I was hopeful that someone would have information that could lead me in the right direction. My mother wanted to come but I convinced her I would do better alone. “What will you have hot stuff,” a pretty vampire says from behind the bar. “A werebeer please”, I say and she winks. A few minutes later, she sets my beer down in front of me and serves someone else. As I take a sip, I feel like I’m being watched. I turn in my seat, looking around the bar. I notice a pretty woman around my mother’s age with long white hair sitting alone in the corner staring at me. When she realizes I’m looking at her she smiles and waves. I’m confused but I get up and walk toward her table anyway. “What the hell are you going to say to her,” Riggs asks. “I really hadn’t thought that far ahead.” “Hello Cayden”, she says and I’m even more confused. I’ve never seen this woman how could she know my name. “Please sit, I am no threat to you”, she says. I sit across from her. “How do you know my name?” “It’s one of my many powers.” “You can guess people’s names” I say and she laughs. “No, I can see your past.” I stiffen at her words.

it, but I have no problem making someone suffer that deserves it. Everything in our world is not as black and white as most would like to think.” “So, you don’t want anything to help me find that evil witch.” She smiles “let’s

never met her.” “I agree, I just don’t understand why she is so willing to help us.” A hand on mine brings me out of my conversation with Riggs. My eyes land on the smiling bartender. “I get off in an hour if you want to have some fun” the pretty vampire says and I smile. “If I wasn’t a wolf with a mate out there, I would take you up on that pretty

Evelyn POV

supernatural bar, I was nervous. I know how strong Cayden is, but he has no idea what he is walking into. I finally conceded, but I wasn’t happy to be staying in the cottage while he was putting himself at risk. The only reason I finally agreed is because he is carrying a tracker that will give me his location if he needs help. He has been gone for two hours and I can’t clean the cottage anymore. I take a shower and make myself a cup of tea. I put my hair in a messy bun and head out onto the porch. Sadie has been very quiet since we lost Clara. She shifted so we could run with Cayden, but other than that she hasn’t spoken to me. “Sadie, I miss you.” There is silence for a few minutes. “I’m sorry Evelyn. I felt so broken and I was selfish. I worried about my own grief and I abandoned you when you needed me the most.” “Sadie, I love you and you’re here now. That is what matters. We will get through this together. We have Cayden and the pack. We are strong and we need to be there for them both.” The phone rings in my pocket and I take it out feeling relief when Cayden’s name flashes on the screen. “Cayden are you alright”, I ask. “Yes mom, I’m on my way back and we have a lot to talk about. I’ll

at the bar. “He sounded excited. Maybe he knows where that witch is hiding”, Sadie says. A shiver runs down my spine despite there being no chill in the air. I turn looking out into the darkness, but I can’t see anyone. I take a deep breath in and I don’t scent Grant, but something is definitely out there. It’s faint and Sadie is growling in my mind. I make my way to the door, keeping my eyes toward the darkness. A low growl makes bile rise in my throat. The scent is stronger and everything in me wants to scream. This can’t be happening. It isn’t possible. Could the goddess be giving me a third mate? It can’t be, it’s not possible. I feel like I’m crazy as I keep repeating it in my mind. A large figure steps out from behind the trees. Large is not even a sufficient word to describe this man. He has to be over six foot five. He has a broad chest and arms like tree trunks. Besides his citrus scent, which is making it hard to focus, I can’t tell what type of shifter he is. One thing I know

tingles” Sadie says. He sets us down and we back away from him. Once we shift, he is staring

a few minutes before I step back. “Can you shift so we can speak?” He does as I ask and I try not to stare at this beautiful man that is large all over. I turn and Cayden throws him a pair of shorts. Before I can turn back, I’m lifted into strong arms. Tingles erupt all over my skin and he buries his head in the crook of my neck. “What is your name mate?” He pulls back with shock on his face. “Did you just call me mate even knowing why I came here?” I smile and place a hand on his cheek. I hear the cottage door close and I’m grateful that Cayden went inside. “I’m not happy that we met because you were trying to force me to go back to that ba**ard.” “Mine” he