Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 101

35 Apples and Cinnamon

Eli POV

“Alpha Eli, Alpha Calliope has arrived with her Beta” the patrol guard links me. “Escort them to the pack house. The Beta Female and Gamma will be waiting for them.” “Yes Alpha” he says. I link Larisa to come to take Faith, but she doesn’t respond immediately. With everything that has been happening with the vampire attacks, a pit forms in my stomach until I hear her voice in my head. “I’ll be there in a few minutes, Eli. I lost track of time talking with Rose.” “Is she still upset?” “She is fine Eli.” “Good, she had me worried. Take her time and come here to get Faith when you’re done talking to Rose. She is asleep right now. I don’t believe that Alpha Calliope will mind if she is in the office while we speak.” “Alright, I’ll get there as soon as I can.” I cut the link and walk over to check on Faith. She is smiling in her sleep. She really is the most beautiful pup. I walk back to take my seat and arrange the documents on my desk. A few minutes later, the scent of apples and cinnamon invades my nose. My heart starts to beat out of my chest. No, this can’t be happening. I won’t accept it. Silas growls at my words. “Eli, you can’t reject” he starts to say and I cut him off. “Clara was my mate and I will not accept another. How can you even suggest it?” Before he can say another word, the door opens. My heart breaks when I hear the woman that I’m sure is Calliope call me mate. “Mate” Silas says, and I can’t believe what he is saying. He really wants me to accept her. “My mate is dead.” I see hurt flash in her eyes and I feel like an a**hole. This isn’t her fault and I have no right to hurt her when this should be the happiest day of her life.

When he calls her by her first name, it pisses me off. She turns looking at the man who is way too comfortable with her. The cold look she just gave me is replaced with warmth and love. What the hell is going on between

that comment because I know your hurt and afraid, but don’t you ever say such a thing to me again Eli” Silas says. “Cora and Clara want you and I to be happy and loved. They want our pup to have a mother even if it’s not them. The fact that the goddess has given us a second chance is not a betrayal. You denying it because of guilt and fear, is spitting in the goddess’s face. Besides, Clara and Cora want us to accept this bond with Calliope. They want you to love with all your heart again. You need to speak to Calliope alone and make this right, Eli. I know I can’t force you to accept our mate, but I will truly be disappointed in you if you don’t.” This time

Calliope POV

told me the story and it breaks for us both now. “Calliope, I know your hurt, but we can’t give up on Eli. He is meant to be ours. I know you’re strong and we will get through this”, Aurora says, and my heart breaks a little more. He is still

pup” Oliver says with irritation in his voice. I notice Eli’s eyes darken. “Do you have a problem Beta” Eli says. I don’t trust Oliver not to get himself in trouble in this moment. He is like a protective older brother but disrespecting an Alpha no matter the reason could get him killed. “Oliver, please go downstairs and wait for me while I finish signing the papers.” “I don’t feel comfortable leaving you alone with Alpha Eli” he says. “Oliver that wasn’t a request. Go downstairs and I will be down when I am finished.” He looks at me with pleading eyes before he finally stands. He turns and leaves the office closing the door behind him. I turn back to Eli “I apologize for my Beta.” Before he says anything, the little girl starts reaching for me again. “May I hold her for a moment?” I don’t know what I expect but I’m glad he doesn’t say no. He stands coming around the desk and places

he is pissed that I might be in a relationship with Oliver. “My personal life is none of your concern.” I see his jaw tense at my words. I’m not sure if this is his wolf or him that is angry about Oliver. A knock sounds on the door and a young woman walks in. She is definitely related to Eli. She smiles when she sees me holding Faith. She sits in the chair next to me and grabs Faith’s foot. “She likes you” she says and Eli clears his throat. “Larisa, can you take Faith so I can finish my meeting with Alpha Calliope.” He puts the emphasis on the word Alpha. “Sure” she says. I kiss Faith’s head before I hand her to Larisa. “It was nice to meet you, Larisa.” She smiles “likewise, I hope we see each other again.” I nod and she leaves the room. Eli and I are alone for the first time since I arrived at the pack. I pick up the pen off the desk and start to sign the papers again. I can feel Eli’s eyes on me but I don’t look up at him. I sign the last paper and set the pen down. I stand and stick out my hand. “Crescent Moon is now aligned with the Nightfire pack. We are here should you need help with the vampire attacks.” He looks at