Navy's Sons: Bullied by Quadruplet Stepbrothers novel Chapter 7

Tabitha’s POV

“You’re Yoseff Beckett’s son?” I gasp.

He sheepishly rubs his nape. “I guess you know my father.”

“Everyone on this island knows your father!”

The Becketts own the majority of the fishing and shipping lines in Kaelara island which puts their family on equal footing in terms of wealth and influence with the Aldairs! Plus, Yoseff Beckett is the Alpha of Stormblood pack which makes this guy…

“You’re the heir…the future Alpha of Stormblood pack?” My mouth blurts out the fact before I can stop it. Holy shit. This man is as much royalty as my asshole step brothers. That’s why he’s got the same powerful air around him—he’s got the Alpha blood too!

“You sure know a lot about the packs around here,” he notes. “Especially for someone who’s...”

“Human?” I finish for him with a tilt of my head. “Well, yes. My father is human, and I got that from him. But my mom is a she-wolf which is the reason why I’m quite versed about all the pack stuff. I’m Tabitha Huxley.”

Recognition flashes in his eyes. He snaps his finger in realization.

“You’re Alpha Emery’s stepdaughter!”

“Yup, that’s me.”

“That’s awesome. Congratulations on your mother and Alpha Emery’s engagement. This party is magnificent.” Arthur says and raises his glass for a toast.

I chuckle and bump my glass lightly against his. “Thanks, my mom worked hard for it..”

Arthur offers a small smile.

“Have to say, you look a little familiar.”

My brows lift slightly. “Really?”

“Yeah. Can’t quite place it though. Have we met before?”

“I used to live here. My mom and I left the island five years ago. We only just came back recently.” I shrug.

“Ah,” Arthur nods. “Then that might be it. We probably crossed paths back then.”

“Maybe,” I say. “Though I doubt I would’ve forgotten you.”

That earns a quiet chuckle from him. “A lot has changed on the island since then. Has anyone shown you around yet?”

I shake my head. “Not really. I don’t think anyone’s offering.”

“Then maybe you’re just waiting for the right guide.” Arthur raises his glass again, a small grin tugging at the corner of his mouth.

Oh, he’s charming and polite. Not what I expected from someone with Alpha blood. Guys like him are supposed to be too busy to waste time on girls hiding behind cakes, yet here he is, generous enough to offer his time without acting like I’m beneath him. He doesn’t carry himself like a snob either, not like my broody step brothers who walk around like everyone owes them air.

Maybe this is finally my chance to meet a decent friend now that I’m back on the island.

“You know what? That sounds—”

“There you are.” Jace suddenly pops out of nowhere and cuts through our conversation.

“J-Jace?” What is he doing here, interacting with me? It doesn’t look like he’s here to strike up a friendly conversation, not with his brows tugged into a frown as he glances between Arthur and me. His lips curve into a grimace like he just smelled something sour.

“Jace.” Arthur nods at him. “I was just talking with your step sister here. She’s got a way of making this place feel a little less stiff, I’ll give her that.”

Jace’s jaw tightens and his eyes flick to me with a cold, sharp glance before he speaks. “You’re out here flirting with a guest while our parents are looking for you?”

“W-What? I’m not flirting!” My face flushes in embarrassment as I shyly glance at Arthur.

“Hey, man. I was just striking up a friendly conversation. That’s all,” Arthur explains calmly.

Jace scoffs. “That didn’t look friendly to where I was standing.”

What’s his problem? He’s bulldozing in the middle of our conversation and now he’s throwing this crap at me?

“Let’s go. My dad and your mom are looking for you,” he mutters without waiting for a reply, and completely ignoring Arthur who is staring at us in confusion. He looks one step away from arguing with Jace.

I stumble a little as Jace pulls me along, my fingers still caught in his grip. We barely make it a few steps before a familiar presence blocks our path.

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