Betrayed By My Beta Mate
Chapter 25

Jiselle POV

“Lily, now that we know your father’s true character, it makes more sense why your mother kept this from you.” “Do you know that when wolves are born sometimes, they are blessed by the moon goddess.” “Of course, they have the crescent shape in their fur and typically they have a power bestowed upon them like a gift” Lily says.

“That’s right, but once in a blue moon other super naturals are blessed by the goddess too.” “Lily you are one of those super naturals.” She looks at me confused. “Aunt Jiselle I’m a witch with powers.”

I laugh “yes you are but what you can do is unlike any witch or warlock and your mother knew that.” “Why would she think I was blessed?” I smile “besides the birthmark on your side that she always hid from your father you gained your powers when you were five years old.”

She looks at me like I’m crazy. “Aunt Jiselle your wrong I never got my powers until I was seventeen.” “No, that’s when your mother unbound your powers.” She reaches down pulling her shirt to the side to expose a crescent shaped birthmark on her side.

Lily POV

I can’t believe what I’m hearing. I don’t feel special, I just feel like me. Neal takes my hand in his. “You are special”, he links me after hearing my thoughts. I roll my eyes “you have to say that you’re my beloved.” “Lily, you didn’t think that it was odd you stripped your father of his powers like it was nothing” Jiselle says.

“No, I just assumed it was driven by my anger of what he had done.” She chuckles “as much of a worm as your father is he is still a strong warlock.” “Neither John nor I could strip him of his powers so easily.” This is crazy. “Lily, after you left before that ba**ard took your mother she thought that Lucas wanted you so desperately because he knew.”

“How could he know if only you and my mother knew?” “She wasn’t sure honestly but she just had this feeling.” “I promise you that no matter what happens I will get my mother back and Lucas will pay for what he has done.” “I have no doubt my girl that you will do just that.” I k**s my aunt and hug John before Neal and I head out of the room.

I’m quiet as we walk thinking about all I just learned about myself. “Lily, are you alright?” “I am, it is just a lot to take in in one day.” “First to replace out that my father gave my mother away to another man and now to learn that I am not an ordinary witch.”

He stops and pulls me into him. “Lily, I meant what I said before and not just because I’m your mate, you are special.” “I was in awe to watch you in action in your father’s office.” “The power you wield is amazing.” He presses his lips to mine and I melt into him. When he pulls back, he rests his forehead against mine.

“I can feel your worry Lily.” “I know that I’m strong but I feel like everyone is in danger because of me.” “My mother has suffered all this time.” “I’m sure that Lucas knows that I went to see my father.” “The pack will be at risk from the coven.” “Our pack Lily, being part of a pack means that we fight together no matter who we face.” “Let’s go talk to Lincoln and Amelia about what your aunt just told us.”

Atlas POV

I know Elder Thomas said he has a plan but I don’t trust him to deliver. Even if he has a plan, I need to take every opportunity to get Amelia back. I take the syringe and put it into my pocket, heading to Linda and Jack’s cottage. I knock and Linda opens the door. She has sadness on her face when she sees me. “Linda, I need your help I’m out of options.”

I head inside and sit on the couch in the living room. “Atlas, we haven’t seen or spoken to our daughter since the day you spoke to her on the phone.” “We lost our daughter as much as you lost your mate” Linda says. “I know and I’m sorry that all this happened.”

“I think we can get Amelia back but I need your help since she won’t even speak with me.” “What are you proposing?” “She has been marked by the ba**ard Alpha of the Nightfire pack.” My father-in-law growls.” “Did he mark her against her will?” “Honestly Jack I have no way to know how it happened but I felt every moment of it.”

I take the syringe out of my pocket. “I got this from the pack doctor and he said that it will not hurt our pup.” Linda looks torn but I know she wants to see her daughter. “Linda, I promise I would never do anything to hurt Amelia or my pup.”

“I just want her back home where she belongs with us.” She puts out her hand and I place the syringe in it. I wrap her in a hug and hope they can get close enough to Amelia to give it to her. “Thank you, as soon as we get her back here, she’ll understand and I can mark her again.” “We can get on with our lives and she can be the Luna she was always meant to be.” I shake Jack’s hand before I head back to my office.

Just as I take a seat my phone rings on my desk. “Alpha Atlas” I say. “Alpha Atlas, this is Elder James.” He and the other Elder left yesterday after completing their investigation. I was expecting this call today. “Yes, Elder James I assume you’re calling to tell me if you believe Neal’s lies.”

He ignores my snarky comment and continues. “After our interviews and reviewing your brother’s death we found no proof of foul play on your part.” “Of course, you didn’t because I would never hurt my own brother.” “This whole investigation was a farce and Neal should be punished for his traitorous behavior.”

“That will not be happening Alpha.” I growl, “Alpha, I understand you are upset but I would tread very carefully.” “The investigation did prove that your infidelity was not a lie that Freya made up.” “I made a mistake and I shouldn’t lose everything for it.” “Alpha, I already told you that the Elders would not get involved in Amelia’s decision to break her bond with you.” “You need to move on, replace a chosen mate.” “Have a good day Elder James” I say hanging up before he can answer me.

Lincoln POV

“Lily you are a member of this pack and Neal is absolutely right that we will fight by your side.” “I’m hoping it will not come to that Lincoln.” “This is a black magic coven and they will think nothing of slaughtering our pack.” “You are strong and blessed Lily” Amelia says. “I’m a firm believer that the goddess brought you here for a reason and you were always meant to be part of this pack.”

“A part of our lives.” Lily smiles and I can see unshed tears in her eyes. “We will do whatever you need to help you get your mother back safely.” “Thank you both for being my family.” She comes over and hugs me and then Amelia. “Thank you, Lincoln” Neal says and they leave the office to go rest.

Amelia and I begin to talk about how amazing it is that Lily is a blessed witch. “I didn’t even know that the goddess blessed other super naturals”, Amelia says. “It is definitely not common and it happens to wolves more often than other super naturals.” “Alpha there is a man and woman here saying they need to see Luna Amelia.” I smile at his use of her title.

The pack knows who she is now and her ceremony will be happening in two days. “Who are they?” After a few seconds he links me again. “They said they are the Luna’s parents.” I can feel Talon at the surface. “How dare they come here after they sided with that ba**ard?” “Calm down Talon, this is up to Amelia not us.” “What’s happening Lincoln?” “It seems that your parent’s are at the gate asking to see you.” “They made their choice when they believed that ba**ard.” “So, you want me to have the guard send them away.” “No, I will tell them myself.” She stands heading for the door.

I stand rushing over to take her hand. We walk downstairs and out the back door of the pack house. We walk the path until we come to the gate. There is silence for a few seconds while they just stare at each other. Amelia breaks the silence. “Why are you here?” I see hurt flash across her parent’s faces. “Amelia we just want a few minutes to speak with you.”

“Speak to me about how you chose Atlas over your own daughter.” “Amelia that is not true, we love you we just want you to make the right decision.” “The right decision is to stay with a man that f**ked another woman while mated to me.” “I’m carrying a pup and he didn’t care about the pain he caused me.”

“I will never return to that pack so I think our conversation is over.” “Amelia, please we just want to see you for a few minutes and then we will leave.” She looks toward me and I link her. “It’s your decision love I’m here with you.” “Fine, but if you even mention that pack or me returning to Atlas this conversation is over.” I put myself between my mate and her parents as we walk back toward the pack house.

We reach my office. Amelia and I sit on the couch while her parents take the chairs in front of my desk. Her parents look at me and Amelia takes my hand. “This is Lincoln, my mate and the Alpha of the Nightfire Pack.” I watch Amelia’s father squeezing his fist until his knuckles turn white. “How can this be while you were still bonded to Atlas?”

“You took a chosen mate.” I growl “she is bonded to me not that cheating ba**ard.” “I am her fated mate.” They look at me with confusion. “My mating is not up for debate or discussion.” “You said you wanted to see me and talk.” “Do you have anything else you want to say?”

“Amelia can we please talk to you alone for a moment before we leave.” “No, I will not be leaving my mate alone with you.” “We don’t have secrets and based on what she has told me you believed someone other than your daughter.” Her father stands “how dare you speak to us that way.” “You took another man’s mate, your pathetic.” “I think we are done here.”