The Designated Mate novel Chapter 57

My hand flew up to cover my mouth as I realized Corbin broke the legally binding contract I had with this pack to keep me safe. And even though it wasn't Alpha Aaron's doing, he would be the one to take the blame.

I clutched onto Knox tightly as I sobbed, watching my mom and best friend suffer at the hands of power-hungry, disgusting men.

"You said we had fucking permission to be here!" Alpha Williams hissed as he made his appearance. I could see the way his eyes were frantically searching around for a way out - no doubt he wanted to avoid the inevitable consequences of their actions.

"The kid gave me the permission. I have every right to be here!" Rhymes screamed back.

"John," Knox spoke flatly but with authority, using Alpha Rhymes first name - something that was deeply disrespectful if you weren't given permission to do so. My eyes widened as everyone grew dead silent. I could see the way Rhymes' entire body tensed at being directly addressed by Knox.

"Yes?" he asked, trying to save face, though his voice betrayed him by breaking.

"You not only violated a persecution pack transfer, but you also brought my mate's mother and my own fucking sister here by force," he sneered. I gasped while looking at him in shock. Wait a minute, that means...

"I have to go deal with some business," Knox murmured while his gaze flickered back and forth between Kiara and I. We both nodded, knowing exactly what he was speaking of. I was glad I wouldn't be anywhere near when he 'gutted' Alpha Rhymes like he'd promised he would.

"You have committed treason against this pack," Alpha Aaron abruptly spoke. Everyone's eyes snapped to him as he openly glared at Corbin. "I have stood by and watched as you let the idea of becoming the future Alpha get to your head. You've become someone your mother and I never raised you to be. You may be my son, but I have hundreds of people who look up to me to protect them and look out for their best interest. Letting this incident slide is the farthest thing from this pack's best interest. You will be thrown in the pack cells until The Council has time to come collect you and do what they will with you," he finished, a betrayed expression on his face. Corbin's eyes grew wide as his chest began to heave up and down. He turned to try and run, but two large men grabbed him before injecting something into the side of his neck. Seconds later, he was out like a light.

"Poppy," Alpha Aaron called to me while avoiding the sight of his unconscious son being dragged away. "I'm so sorry for what's happened. I had no idea Corbin had done this; I never thought he would even be capable of something like this. Know that you always have a place of safety in this pack as long as I'm Alpha," he said sincerely. I broke away from my mom's hold before rushing towards him and hugging him, thankful to have been under the care of someone so selfless.