SWNOVELS Chapter Betrayal 77
77 What You Deserve Bryce POV
Why do I feel like I've been hit by a truck? My eyelids feel heavy. My arms and legs feel like they are made of lead. I forget for a moment that my wolf is gone and try to reach out to him. The silence is a painful reminder that b**ch took everything from me. "Even now, after all you've lost, you can't see your fault in what has happened" a disembodied female voice speaks in the darkness.
"Who are you? Where the f** am I?" A scream of pain makes a shiver run down my spine. "I'm
not wrong very often, Bryce hell some say I'm never wrong, but that's not true. I put a lot of faith into my children, but sometimes the disappointment is overwhelming. You, Robert, Simon, and Cain definitely are on that list" she says.
My heart starts to race as my mind finally starts to connect the dots. "Moon Goddess" I whisper. "Got it in one Bryce. Now my hope was that when my beautiful Rose ended your life you would realize all that you had done, but I see you still blame her for your misery. Even when the blame rests solely on your shoulders."
"I blame her because its her fault. If she had just left Reese alone, none of this would have happened. I would still be alive living my best life with the man that I love. You were wrong fo taking him from me. Why would you pick her to be his mate? I've loved him since we were pups."
"Bryce, you never loved Reese. You can lie to everyone else, but you can't lie to me. I know what's in your heart even as black as it's become. You wanted to be so much like your father. You convinced yourself that being with Reese was the best way to do that. Even after you found out he was mated to Rose, you enjoyed the pain you caused your sister. I had hoped there was a speck of decency in you, but you proved over and over that you are a chip off the proverbial f**ked up block" she says.
"You're wrong, I loved Reese. I still love Reese even when he chose that b**ch. I never stoppe loving him. She didn't deserve to be happy after taking what belonged to me." Before I know what's happening, a vision appears in the darkness. It's Logan, but he isn't alone. He is walking hand in hand with another man. His other arm is holding a tiny pup. "This was meant to be you. You were meant to love Logan. Have pups with him. Live a life of happiness" she
says.
I can't take my eyes away from the image in front of me as much as I want to. My chest aches
as I watch him lean over and kiss the man that I assume has become his mate. "Do you see 1/4
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that feeling of loss and pain you're experiencing? It feels like you can't breathe as you watch the man that was truly meant to be yours be happy with someone else. To have pups with
someone else," she says.
"I don't care. I rejected him, remember?"Oh, I remember. Your wolf suffered because of your selfishness. He begged me to help him because you drugged him all the time, but I couldn't
then. He isn't suffering anymore. In fact, he'll get his second chance with a worthy human." I finally manage to open my eyes. I'm not sure where I am but the room is completely white. The only furniture in the room is the chair I'm sitting on and a mattress on the floor. A woman will long red hair and a white dress stands in front of me. "What is this place?" As soon as the words leave my mouth, a wall lights up with the scene from earlier. I look away only to find the other wall is lit up too, but the vision isn't Logan and some unnamed man. It's Reese and that b**ch that is his new mate. They're in the pack yard with three small pups running around them. I look back at the goddess when the wall behind her lights up.
This time it's my wh*re of a sister with her new mate. She's pregnant, and a little girl has her head resting on her stomach. "What the f**k is this?" I say turning again. This time the wall has a vision of my mother with a small boy who looks like me and Emmett. Realization dawns, it's the boy from the cottage. A pup my father never wanted. She pulls him into her arms and presses a kiss on his forehead..
"This is your eternal punishment. I thought about having Tanith just add you to her torture of Robert and Cain, but Susan and Abigale felt this would be more fitting. I have to say after seeing your reaction, I have to agree. Watching those you were meant to love and protect go on with their lives and be happy will be exactly what you deserve to suffer," she says. "No, you
can't. I don't deserve this." She leans down and for the first time her warm, loving persona
slips. "This is exactly what you deserve. You do not f**k with children, especially one as special as Rosalyn."
"She isn't f**king special. She is a wh*re." As soon as the word leaves my mouth I feel like I am being choked. I can feel myself fading, but not before the goddess's words reach my ears. "She is the guardian of my chosen. You have earned some time with Tanith after all."
Rosalyn POV
"Are you sure you're alright Rose? I am so sorry," my mom says for the fifth time. "Mom, I promise you I'm fine. That wasn't the Bryce that we once knew. I know this is hard for
you,
but
I mourned Bryce long ago." She pulled me in for a hug. "So did I, my beautiful girl. I'm upset because I have a tremendous amount of guilt that I'm relieved my own pup is dead. What kind
of mother is relieved to lose a pup," she says.
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I hold her tighter, not expecting her words. I thought she was upset about me ending Bryce. Part of me was scared even though she knew what I had done before I did it, she would be upset with me. "Mom, you don't need to feel guilty. That wasn't your son anymore. That wasn't my brother. That was a monster that Cain helped to create." "I know baby, and I'll make peace with it, but I want you to know I'm proud of you. I am blessed every day I get to be your mother," she says.
She pulls back and wipes the tears from my cheeks. "Charlie, Addie, Jayden, and I are going to stay for a few days. I still can't believe that Barrett is Maureen's second chance. The goddess is like the ultimate matchmaker" she says. "Do you want to hear something funny? Addie made a comment about him being a silver fox right before she found Jayden."My mother throws her head back and laughs.
"That is priceless. Will you and Beck be alright for the meeting tomorrow without Jayden?" "Yes, Beck is making Emmett Gamma at the official ceremony, so he and Stacey will be joining us. Besides, it will be good for Jayden to spend time with Addie's family."Alright, I'm sure Beck is missing you. Are you ready for Charlie to take you home?"
"Not really. I did not enjoy the last trip. Just breathe through your mouth and keep your eyes closed" she says. "You're mate's on my sh*t list for not telling us that last time." She laughs again and pulls me in for another hug. By the time I say goodbye to everyone, it's almost seven. I take Charlie's hand and do as my mother instructed.
When I open my eyes, we are outside the pack house. I still feel like I could puke, but
thankfully I don't. "Better this time" he asks, and I glare at him. He smiles before he presses a kiss on my forehead. "We will see you in a few days." Once he disappears, I head into the pack
house. I decide to see what's left from dinner, since I wasn't in the mood to eat earlier. As I
approach the kitchen, a shiver runs down my spine.
"Warrior Fredrick, I meant no disrespect" a scared female voice says. I keep moving further into the kitchen until I can clearly see Fredrick towering over Bridgette. "Well, that's funny because I felt disrespected. Last time I checked you are a f**king omega, which means you do as you're told. You don't get to say no" he says with a growl. What the f**k? I immediately link Beck to meet me in the kitchen before I make myself known. "What the hell is going on here?" Fredrick whirls on me and his face immediately softens. I look past him at a petrified Bridgette. "Nothing Luna, I was simply telling Bridgette she needs to do a better job and follow orders," he says.
"I'd like to know what kind of orders a warrior could possibly be giving to a kitchen staff member that would warrant this level of anger from you, Fredrick?"I can see he doesn't like being questioned by me, but he keeps his face impassive. Before he can answer, Beck walks
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into the kitchen pulling me into his arms.
"I didn't realize you were back until you linked me" he says, pressing a soft kiss on my lips. He quickly realizes we aren't alone as he looks toward Fredrick and Bridgette. "Is everything alright, love," he asks. "I'm not sure. Fredrick was just being very stern with Bridgette about no following orders. I was trying to understand exactly what was going on before you walked in."
Beck turns his attention completely toward Fredrick now. "I apologize, Alpha. I am used to dealing with unruly warriors." He turns toward Bridgette and apologizes." Bridgette nods before rushing out of the kitchen. Fredrick starts to move toward the door, but he never answered my
question. "Fredrick, I would still like an answer before you leave."
His steps falter before he turns back toward me. "My apologies, Luna. I thought the conversation was over. I simply needed her to make sure that meals are available for the
patrolling wolves. There had not been enough this morning which made quite a few of my men late for patrol. That puts the pack at risk," he says.
"Next time you can alert me or the Alpha of the issue. Bridgette looked quite upset and isn't
used to such a harsh tone over a simple mistake." He looks toward Beck before he finally looks at me again. "Of course, Luna. May I leave now" he asks. I nod and he leaves the kitchen. "Beck, I think we need Barrett to talk to Bridgette. She's scared and probably won't tel
us the truth. I don't trust him."
"I agree, I'll ask Brent to keep guard in the kitchen until we figure out exactly what's going on. Now, let's get you something to eat and then I'll run you a bath. I've heard you had a stressful day and your mate is feeling very guilty for not being there to offer support," he says. Before I can tell him he doesn't need to feel guilty, he scoops me up, setting me on the counter while he heads to the refrigerator. Having this man love and take care of me means more to me than he'll ever know.