Book 3: The Love Of A Beta - Ch. 5 The Fae Queen

After opening a portal straight into my apartment, the one place I could create a portal within the palace, I quickly visited my mother.

"So, how did it go with Neri?" she asked.

"Better than I could ever have hoped," I replied, which caused her to raise an eyebrow. "I caught him cheating with another woman. I told him I had found my fated mate, but I would have continued with the betrothal contract even if I hadn't."

Mother gasped at my comment before stating, "I am so glad you were able to get out of that. I have never really liked his family. I should never have allowed the contract to take place. If your father was still alive..."

"I thought I was making a good choice," I answered. "Even though I didn't love Neri, I was hopeful that feelings would come eventually. At least I can focus on my mate now."

"Yes, you can, and I think you'd better go get them. I want to meet this mate of yours and the new Lycan King and Queen."

I strode through the palace corridors, my heart poundin