Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 9

9 Will You

Atlas POV

As soon as I hang up with that ba**ard Lincoln I place a call to Elder Thomas. “Alpha Atlas, I didn’t expect to hear from you yet.” “I’m sorry to report that we haven’t located Amelia.” “That’s actually why I’m calling you.” “I believe that my trackers have an idea of her location but I’m having an issue with a surrounding pack’s Alpha.” “Who would that be?” “Alpha Lincoln of the Nightfire Pack.” “Alpha Lincoln is a wonderful Alpha and very kind.” “I can’t imagine he wouldn’t be anything but helpful if he understood what was happening.” “Have you explained the situation to him?” I roll my eyes because I want to say he’s an a**hole but I can’t. “Alpha Lincoln told me he would let me know if they located a she-wolf in the human city but he doesn’t want my pack warriors in his city.” “I don’t see that as an odd request.” “If Alpha Lincoln says he will let you know if a she-wolf comes into town then he absolutely will.” “I’m sure you understand why he doesn’t want random wolves around his territory.” “Of course, Elder Thomas, but I was hoping you could visit him to impress upon him the situation and why Amelia believes I was unfaithful to her.” “If he is the Alpha you described and she tells him what she believes happened he may not do as he has offered.” “I see your concern.” “I will reach out and set up a time to meet with him.” “Thank you, Elder Thomas, I really appreciate all your help in this hard time.” “Of course, Atlas whatever I can do to help you and your pack, I will do.” I hang up and I can feel Silas at the surface. I need to shift and run. I head out of the pack house and shift. Silas is getting angrier every day we are without Amelia and Star.

Amelia POV

Lily and I finish up our shifts and John walks us to our cars. “Thank you, John.” “Your welcome, Amelia.” “Lily and I are here to help you anyway we can.” I smile and wish that I could just be living a normal life right now instead of worrying about what Atlas will do. Once I’m in my car, I lock the doors. I hate that once again, I have to worry about wolves from my pack coming after me. It was bad enough

that they came to the diner, but now a job I just started. Soon they will be showing up where I live. I pull out onto the street heading for my apartment. Lily is right behind me and I know she is following to make sure nothing happens. I really wanted to stay here and build a life, but I can’t do that with Atlas and his wolves knowing I’m here. Lily is amazing and I love my apartment, but I can’t just wait for them to take me against my will back to that ba**ard. Neal seemed reasonable but he may not be the one that comes for me next time. I will not subject myself or my pup to a man like Atlas ever again. After everything that’s happened, I truly don’t know what he is capable of. “Amelia, I don’t think we should run.” “Alpha Lincoln” I cut her off before she can say any more about Lincoln. ” Star, Alpha Lincoln is nothing to us but a kind Alpha.” “I will not put his pack at risk for us.” She whimpers and recedes in my mind. I don’t want to leave either, but I have to do what’s right for everyone involved.

I pull into the parking garage using my entry key. I take the space that goes with my apartment and Lily pulls into hers. Once we are both out of the car, we take the elevator up to the third floor in silence. As we get off the elevator, Lily grabs my hand. “Why don’t you come have dinner with me tonight?” “What are you craving, I can make anything you want?” I smile because she really is the sweetest girl. I know she has endured her own heartbreak and I hate that she will probably have more when I leave. We have become good friends in a short period of time. “I would love that but I’m exhausted.” “I’m going to grab something quick to eat before I head into bed.” “Growing this pup is exhausting me”, I chuckle. She chuckles and pulls me into a hug. “Ok but if you need me you come get me, I don’t care what time.” “I’ll get you in the morning and we can ride into work together again tomorrow.” I nod because I hate that I won’t be here when she comes for me tomorrow.

I head inside my apartment trying to take it all in one last time. I love everything about this space. How Lily helped me decorate it and make it mine. I start to pack my bag and grab some food for the road. I sit in the nursery for a long time thinking about what it would have been like to lay my pup in the crib or rock him in this chair. I feel the tears run down my cheeks. He continues to take from me even when I’m this far from him. I put some of the pup’s clothes and diapers in a bag before I head back out to the

living room. I set the bags by the door and sit on the couch. I’m going to wait a little while so hopefully, Lily won’t realize I’ve left my apartment.

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We are just sitting down to dinner in the pack dining room. The Alpha table consists of Michael, myself, and my parents. Thankfully, they haven’t brought up me taking a chosen mate since our last conversation. I’m grateful they are respecting my boundaries. As if my thought conjures her, Jennifer walks into the dining room. She walks toward the table and when she reaches it, she hugs my parents before she takes a seat next to me. I don’t say anything and I continue to eat. My phone rings in my pocket and I take it out placing it to my ear. “What’s up John?” “Alpha, we had an incident at the hotel about twenty minutes ago.” I can feel myself squeezing my phone a little tighter. I loosen my grip so I don’t snap the phone in my hand. “What happened” I growl. “Four wolves came in looking for Amelia this time.” “Is she alright?” I see Jennifer snap her head in my direction at my words but I ignore her. “One grabbed her arm but she’s alright.” I can feel Talon at the surface. “He put is f**king hands on her.” “Yes Alpha, but thankfully one of the wolves that seemed like a ranked pack member put him in his place.” “Where is she now” I ask. “Amelia and Lily headed back to the apartment after her shift was finished.” “Thank you for letting me know.” “Where are the wolves now?” “Honestly Alpha, I’m not sure.” “I stayed with Amelia to protect her in case they returned.” “You did the right thing John.” “Just tell Lily to stay with her until Michael and I get there.” “Yes Alpha” he says and the line goes dead.

“Lincoln, what is going on, that sounded serious.” “It’s ok mom but I do need to go.” Michael stands just as I do and we start for the door. I knew leaving was too easy. “Lincoln” I turn and Jennifer is standing with her hands on her hips. “Michael, go get the car ready I’ll be right there.” Michael leaves and I turn back to Jennifer. “What do you need Jenn?” “Who is she?” “I don’t have time for this right now and besides that its none of your business.” “We have been friends our whole lives and now it’s none of my business when a woman is involved.” “Jennifer we are friends but that is all we are ever going to be.” “Right now, I need to go help someone who is in trouble because that is what an Alpha does.” I say no

more before I turn and head down to the car. I hop in and tell Michael to take us to the apartment complex. We arrive about twenty minutes later. After the car is parked, we head up to Lily’s apartment.

Amelia POV

I stick my head out the door to check if anyone is in the hallway. When I see it’s empty, I grab my bags and walk to the elevator. I push the button several times, wishing for the door to open already. A few seconds later, the ding sounds and the doors open. “Sh*t” I say and Alpha Lincoln smiles at me. “Good evening, to you too Amelia.” “I’m sorry Alpha, I didn’t mean any disrespect.” “None was taken.” “Now where are you off to with those bags?” I’m just about to answer when Lily comes rushing out of her apartment. When she notices my bags, her facial expression changes to one of anger. “I told you so” Star says and I roll my eyes. “Are you kidding, you’re leaving without saying a word.” “Why would you do that?”

“Let’s go inside Lily and have a conversation with Amelia” Alpha Lincoln says. They take my bags from me and lead me into Lily’s apartment. I take a seat and Lily sits next to me but she doesn’t say a word. I didn’t mean to hurt her. “Lily I’m sorry, I was trying to do what’s best for everyone.” “I have no idea what Atlas is capable of and I don’t want anyone to get hurt because of me.” “I am a witch and I can handle that poor excuse that you once called a mate.” “Do you really think running is what’s best for you and your pup?” Before I can answer Alpha Lincoln clears his throat. “Amelia, running away is not the answer.” “I told you that Atlas was not going to stop coming for you.” “That will not change if you go to a different city.” “I cannot put my friends and your pack at risk.” I take Lily’s hand and she doesn’t pull away. “It’s a good thing it isn’t up to you.” I look at him confused. “We are going to help you because we want to and its not up for debate.” “I don’t understand why you would help me.” “I’m just a rogue.” He growls “don’t call yourself that again.” “That was super-hot” Star says and I push her down. I agree, but this is not the time or place for acting like a teenage girl with a crush.

Lincoln POV

“Amelia, I would like for you to come to the pack and stay for a while.” “We can set you up in one of the guest rooms in the pack house.” “You would be able to see the pack doctor for checkups with your pregnancy.” “You would be safe from Atlas and his pack.” “He wouldn’t dare to step foot in my territory.” I can’t read her expression. “I can help you decorate it just like the apartment” Lily says. “Lily, I appreciate that but that is not why I have to say no.” She turns to me “I cannot do that because you will be in trouble if Atlas finds out you are hiding me in your pack.” “You know that is against werewolf law now that I am considered his Luna.” She is right but if we can prove that he violated their bond he will be the one that will face charges by the elders. “Technically you have not been given the title so you are not a Luna yet.” “If we can prove that he violated your bond he would be the one who is in trouble with the Elders.” “Alpha it’s his word against mine.” “You know as well as I do who the Elders are more likely to believe.” I smile “true but you also have an Alpha who believes you and is willing to help you with the Elders.” “Lincoln, what the hell are you doing” Michael links me. “I’m doing what an Alpha does, helps someone in need.” He doesn’t say anymore. I can see she is torn but after a few minutes she finally answers me. “I will stay in the pack but only if you contact the Elder to tell them why I’m staying in your pack.”