SWNOVELS Chapter Betrayal 73
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We are just joining Rosalyn, Lily, and Beckham at the Alpha table for dinner. I have a feeling I won't see my sister before I leave. I shiver of disgust runs through me at the thought of my sister having a mate. Mindy slaps my arm, obviously hearing my thoughts. "I'm glad your sister is happy even if it grosses you out." "I'm glad too. I just don't want to think about what her and her mate are probably doing." Rose throws her head back and laughs. "I'm sure she is enjoying it," she says, and I glare at her.
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that Rose and I would be here. I couldn't blame her
for hating me because I hated myself after I really looked at what I had done to her, to us. The fact that I am welcome in her pack, and she is teasing me is a miracle. I am so thankful for her forgiveness.
My phone rings in my pocket and when I pull it out, Logan's name flashes on the screen. It's early for him to be checking in. I told him to call me after dinner to recap the day, so it must be important. "What's up Logan?" "Reese, rogues breached the territory?" "What do you mean they breached the territory?"I'm on my feet and moving toward the door with Mindy on my
heels. "It wasn't a normal attack" he says and something in his voice has the blood practically freezing in my veins.
"Stop being cryptic, Logan. How many pack members were hurt?""Just one Reese, your mom.
She was stabbed with silver. The doctors are doing all they can. The doctor said the amount
of silver is making it hard for her to heal. They are trying to flush her system as we speak. The
four rogues that didn't run have been placed in the cells until you return." I can't stop myself from falling to my knees. My mom is hurt and I'm hours away.
"Reese, tell me what's happening" Mindy says. I feel like the words are caught in my throat. "Reese, tell me now" she says more forcefully. I repeat what Logan just said, feeling helpless.
Why would rogues attack? Why would my mother be the only one hurt?
Mindy takes my face in her hands, forcing me to focus on her. "Reese, mom is going to be fine. Uncle Barrett is teleporting there now. He has healing abilities. He will do everything he can to heal her." "I can't lose my mom, Mindy." I wrap my arms around her waist and press my head against her stomach. I say a silent prayer that Barrett can save her.
Maureen POV
I'm surrounded by darkness. Am I dead? Goddess, don't let me be dead. I want to spend more time with my pups. I want to spoil my grandpups. "Maury, you need to calm down. You aren't
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dead," my wolf Adora says. "Well then what the hell is happening? Why can't I wake up?" "Do you remember the rogue," she asks.
"Yes, I remember the rogue. I remember feeling like he wasn't a threat. I also remember a terrible burning in my side after someone grabbed me." That burning was a silver dagger. I'm doing everything I can, but the amount of silver is making it hard for me to heal you," she says. "So, we are going to die. Why would someone do this to me? I'm not even Luna," say, my voice cracking with emotion. "Enough, Maury, you have never been a weak woman, and I'll be damned if you start now," she says.
"You don't have to be so damn snippy, Adora. I think I have the right to be scared and worried."" "I agree, and I don't mean to be harsh, but I need you to want to wake up Maury. I know your sad about everything that happened. Before you argue, I don't mean your sad about losing Robert. You're sad that the future you envisioned for yourself is gone," she says.
I fight back the tears that threaten to fall again. "I need you to know losing Robert isn't the end of our story, Maury." "What does that mean?" "It means that Miranda isn't the only one that is
being given a second chance. The goddess hates how the choices Robert made have caused
so many of her children pain, especially you."
Her words are interrupted by the sound of a distant beeping. The scent of lemon and vanilla
surrounds me like a warm blanket. "Adora, what's happening?" "Our mate is here. He is here to help us heal and not just physically," she says, but her voice sounds far away. I can feel she is weak, but she is still with me. The beeping from earlier is louder.
I feel warm tingles on my side replacing the burning pain. I try to force my eyes open, but they feel so heavy. Could the rogue be our second chance mate? Is that why he was in the pack
today? So many questions continue to swirl around in my head. I just wish I could open my
eyes. I know Adora's right because the scent is getting stronger.
"I know you can hear me, my Luna. You have no idea how happy I am to find you. You are so beautiful. Please open your eyes beautiful," he says. His voice is so deep and velvety. "Goddess, please help me to wake up and see my mate. Please let him be a better man than
the one that deceived me for so long.!""He will never hurt you. He will cherish you," a soft feminine voice I don't recognize whispers into the darkness.
I try again to force my eyes open and this time it works. The light is blinding at first, but then
I'm finally able to focus on the man leaning over me. My eyes meet the most beautiful set of
amethyst colored eyes I've ever seen. "Mate" he says. His hair is silver and slicked back. He looks like he belongs in a magazine.
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brown eyes, Maureen. You had me worried when I first arrived. Let me go let the pack doctor and Beta know you are awake," he says. I grab his hand, needing him close. I know its irrational, but I'm still worried that this isn't real. That I'm still unconscious, and I so
desperately want a second chance at love, I'm conjuring this gorgeous man in my
imagination.
"No, don't leave me. What is your name, mate?" He steps closer and his scent calms my raging fear. "My name is Barrett Humphrey" he says, taking my hand in his. The tingles nearly take my breath away. "I promise you that I will never leave you. You're stuck with me, Maureen. You are mine and I am yours." He bends and presses a soft kiss on my lips. Before he can pull away, I wrap my arms around his neck and deepen the kiss.
The feel of his lips against mine sends warmth from my lips to my toes. The sound of a throat clearing has him pulling away. I look toward the door and Logan has a knowing smirk on his face. "Luna, I'm glad to see you're awake. You had us all worried. It's a good thing Mindy's uncle has healing powers. The doctors were quite concerned about the amount of silver in your blood," Logan says, smiling at Barrett.
"I'm fine Logan. Please call Reese and let him know I'm awake. I don't want him rushing back and endangering himself and my daughter-in-law. Please don't mention anything about Barret being my mate. I want to be the one to tell him." "Of course, Luna" he says, turning to leave. Before he can step out the door, thoughts of what happened earlier come back to me. "Logan, where are the rogues?"Both men growl and I roll my eyes. "They have been taken to the cells. The one that attacked you didn't survive. She was killed by the rogue that seemed to be in charge of the attack," he says. "I don't know if you can really call it an attack. It was definitely strange."
"Were you able to find out from the three remaining why they entered the pack? The one in human form seemed to know me. He knew a lot about Robert and all that he had done." Barrett gives a low growl and I squeeze his hand. I'm not sure what he knows being Mindy's uncle but I'm sure he knows the basics.
"Luna, I really think you should be resting. This is not a discussion we need to have right now," he says. It's my turn to growl. I know he means well, but Adora's right. I've never been weak, and I don't plan to start now. "My apologies Luna. We haven't gotten anything from the three of them. The rogue who spoke to you in the pack yard, says he will only speak to you."
"He also insists he meant no harm to the pack and especially not to you." I can tell by the look
on his face there's more, but he is afraid to say it to me. "Spit it out, Logan. What are you keeping from me?" "Maureen, maybe we can discuss this more after you've rested. The rogues
aren't going anywhere," Barrett says. My eyes never leave Logan waiting for him to answer.
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"Alpha Reese said that we are not to allow you to go to the cells for any reason. He will deal with the rogues when he returns." He says it so quickly I'm lucky to understand it. "I will rest because Adora needs it right now, but I will be going to speak to the rogue. I dare one of the warriors to stop me. I will deal with my son when he returns."""Of course, Luna" he says, leaving the room like his a** is on fire.
I turn to look at Barrett, and I'm shocked he's smiling at me. "Why are you smiling?" "I'm
smiling because my mate is a bad** Alpha wolf. I won't treat you like your made of glass Maureen. We are equals. I just want you to rest and get your strength back. The minute you tell me your ready to complete our bond, I'm ready, and you are going to need all your strength." I'm sure my cheeks are flushed and desire rushes through me. I can't believe this man is mine. Adora was right. Our story is far from over, it's just beginning.