Forsaken by the Moon Goddess novel Chapter 59

Kaelin

“Well, mother, know why Bitchy Beatrice contacted you about Sloane Hartwell,” I say, walking into her room.

She smells like the Beta again. I can’t decide if she likes their arrangement, or if she feels pressured to fuck him to remain in the pack. Since she hasn’t said anything to me about it, I don’t ask. I’ve been biding my time for the old man to die so I could swoop in and take over his pack. But now, it sounds like I may have to alter my strategy.

“And why is that?” she asks.

“Her son claimed that she’s his girlfriend during his Alpha ceremony tonight. Apparently, she smells like Benedict’s whore. And the best, or worst part depending on your perspective, he had her come onto the stage while he took is oath as Alpha. He’s claiming her publicly in every possible way. I’m guessing the Bitch isn’t happy about that and she wants us to do her dirty work for her.”

“Where did you hear this?” she asks.

“Gabriel. As the prick’s Beta, he and Jack were both invited to the Alpha ceremony. And get this, Bitchy Beatrice tried to keep Sloane off the stage and Benedict stopped the ceremony, asking where she was. Everyone saw that it was his mother trying to keep her from getting on the stage.””Do they have any more information about what Sloane is doing in your father’s pack?”

“How many times do I have to tell you that he’s NOT my father?” I roar.

“Fine. Do you have any more information about that Hartwell girl?”

“Nothing more than what they told me before. He and Sloane have a lot of closed-door meetings. Who knows, maybe she’s fucking the old man too.”

” I doubt it,” she growls and I can hear the bitterness in her tone. According to my mother, my sperm donor preferred his fated mate to her. Whatever. Fated mates are overrated as far as I’m concerned. I rejected my omega mate after fucking her. She wasn’t even the best fuck I’d ever had. It definitely wasn’t worth having to listen to her sobbing afterward, begging me not to reject her.

“If he’s keeping her close, you’ll have a hard time getting to her, Kaelin,” she says.

“She’s apparently spending most of this week in the sperm donor’s pack,” I say, thinking through my choices. ” I have a couple of options.”

“And those are?”

“War, but I’d have to ask Alpha if I could borrow some of his warriors. Gabriel thinks that some of the ones that used to be loyal to me have changed their tune lately. Myother option is to have Gabriel and Jack sneak me into the packhouse so I can trap the bitch while she’s sleeping and mark her.”

“That’s dangerous,” she says.

“Do you want me to take that pack and make Bitchy

Beatrice owe us one or not, Mother? Honestly, it’s like you want to stay here and continuing fucking our Beta! Is that it? His cock is so good you don’t want to leave now?” I growl.

She stands, her face full of fury. “How dare you! I fuck him so we can live here. I do it for YOU,” she growls.

“Sure you do. Maybe I should get you to ask Beta for me. If you’re good enough in bed, maybe I won’t have to beg Alpha for warriors.”

“Get out,” she snarls.

“Think about it,” I say, striding from the room.

Benedict POV

I felt the power wash over me as my father passed the title of Alpha to me. It was incredible, and overwhelming, and I’m so glad that I had Sloane there with me. It just felt right to have her there.

‘It is right to have her here, beside us, where she belongs, Marrok says, once again claiming Sloane as if she’s our mate.We’re definitely going to have to figure something out about having two Alphas running two packs if you’re sure she’s ours, I tell him, not sure l’d be willing to give her up even if she’s not. I want the woman as much as Marrok wants Aisling.

We’ll make it work,’ he says as I guide Sloane through the throng of people.

Having her by my side tonight serves two purposes. First, I want her here. I want everyone to see that I’m claiming her as mine. I want to make sure that no other Alpha thinks they can have her. And second, when she takes over as Alpha of her pack, it will be important for her to know the leaders of the packs that surround her pack.

She’ll need to enter new alliances with them once Waylon steps down or begin negotiations to enter alliances with packs who are close to hers.

‘If we’re mated, we can negotiate the terms for her,’ Marrok says.

That’s true, but knowing Sloane, she won’t be a passive Alpha. She’ll be very involved and invested in any negotiations that occur. I smile, glancing at her and wondering just how cutthroat she’d be during negotiations.

Inevitably, the time comes when we have to separate. I knew it would happen, I just hope it won’t last long.

“I have to use the restroom and then I want to spend a little time with my family before they leave,” Sloane says.I take her chin in my fingers and hold her gaze as I lean in to kiss her. As expected, she blushes a beautiful shade of pink.

“If for some reason you can’t get back to me, come find me in my bedroom. Alpha floor, last room on the right.”

“Not for long, I’d guess,” she grins.

I hadn’t even thought about changing rooms, but she’s right. The acting Alpha is always the first room in the hallway. It’s purposeful, meant for the Alpha to be the first line of defense for his family if someone with ill intent got to the Alpha floor.

“I guess I’ll be having that conversation with my father soon,” I say, kissing her again before releasing her.

I watch her walk away toward the bathrooms, then catch my sister’s eye. She nods and follows behind Sloane to make sure nothing happens while I’m busy.

I owe my sister bigtime.

As soon as Sloane is gone, I feel the difference in the she-wolves around me. It’s like Sloane was creating a barrier, a wall of protection between me and them. Now that she’s gone, the she-wolves start to become bolder.

“It’s now MY pack to run as well, Mother. I have no intention of spending my first day as Alpha in bed sleeping off a party. Goodnight.”

When I get to my room, even I can smell the scent of multiple she-wolves on me. I strip off my clothes and head to the bathroom to shower off their scent. The only scent I want on me is Sloane’s. I’m hoping she’ll join me soon.

I get in the shower and mind link Bethany. Does she know I left the party?’ I ask her.

No. Even I didn’t know you left the party. Honestly, spending time with Alpha Sloane, Beta Scarlet, and Alpha Stephanie is MUCH more fun than spending time in your stuffy party. They’re hilarious!

‘Alpha Stephanie?’

‘Yeah, she came outside and joined us. I was right about her, by the way. She’s awesome. We all hit it off easily.

Daniel is awesome too. He just sits quietly, gets us more drinks, and periodically kisses Scarlet. It’s really sweet.’

‘Mother didn’t bother you?’

‘Nope. I’m pretty sure that staying outside kept mother far away from all of us!

Good. That’s good.When you’re done having fun, let her know I’m waiting for her.’

Tll let her know now. She looks like she’s done with all this party crap and Ican’t blame her. I swear the only reason I’m still down here is because of this group.

Otherwise, I’d have gone to bed hours ago.’

I get out of the shower and rub the towel over my hair, then wrap it around my waist before stepping out of the bathroom. The moment I do, I realize I’m not alone.

“Sloane?” I ask, already knowing it’s not her. The scent in the room isn’t right.

“Alpha,” the she-wolf purrs. I recognize the voice, but my eyes are still adjusting from the light of the bathroom to the darkness of my bedroom.

“Benedict, dear,” I hear my mother say from right outside my bedroom, just as the she-wolf rips the towel off me, and presses her body against me, throwing her arms around my neck.

| look up in horror as my mother throws open my door. see the quick flash of triumph in her eyes before it’s schooled into fake concern.

“Oh, Sloane, darling. I’m so sorry you had to see this,” my mother says.

She steps aside and there is Sloane. I watch as her eyes narrow on the woman pressed against my naked body.The woman that I suddenly realize is wearing nothing but lacy lingerie.