Bethany's POV
"CEO Beth?" Trevor's voice drifted in at the same time my office door squeaked open. A smile crept up my face as my mate, and fiance sauntered towards me. He looked so perfect in those finely tailored suits and I knew he wore them to celebrate my achievement. He reached me and wrapped his arms around my waist while I brought my lips to his, planting a light kiss. I tried to pull back but his hand sneaking into my dress stopped me. My eyes went wide. "Trevor!" He winked and I laughed. "Actually, I have a---" A loud knock on the door cut me off and we leaped apart, startled. The knock persisted and even increased so I quickly adjusted my dress and went to open the door. A frown immediately appeared on my face as my stepsister's face came into view. She peeped inside my office and then slanted me a disdainful look. "It's your big day yet you're keeping everybody waiting. That's so like you!" She hissed. I scoffed. "Anyone who heard you would think you really cared. The ceremony won't kick off till 9 am and I still have ten minutes left. So, how am I keeping people waiting?" She shrugged indifferently. "Well, that's beside the point. Do you really think you even deserve to become the next CEO? I personally think an omega like you will only ruin the company's image!" I sneered. "Is that jealousy I hear in your voice? Stop being bitter, girl. You wish it was you that Dad would announce as the new CEO right? Maybe you should've worked harder. A muscle twitched on her forehead, suppressed anger evident on her face. "I'll see if you can still brag after the ceremony! I only came to call you!" She stormed off angrily and I chuckled mockingly then kissed Trevor bye before going to the hall of ceremony. The hall was fully crowded, mostly with influential people I didn't recognize, some prominent Alphas of different packs, Oscar company staffs, and a few pack members. As I found my way to the front, Dad climbed up the podium to deliver his speech. My heart pounded wildly as he took the microphone. "Thank you all for being here this afternoon. I shall now announce who the new CEO of Oscar Company is." His voice boomed through the loud speakers. What was the need to wait for him to call me before I went to the podium? It would be better to capture everyone's attention now so as not to waste time. I wore stiletto heels so as I took graceful strides to the front, I got everyone's attention. I bet they thought I looked fabulous. I smiled as I climbed the podium only to freeze when I heard Dad's voice through the mind link. He was staring at me. Beth, what do you you're doing!? I was the star of the day, so why wait? I replied through the mindlink. I knew he hated disorderliness, but too late, I was already climbing the podium stairs. He glanced away and spoke. "I hereby declare my beautiful wife and Luna of Moon Valley Pack, Hazel Grey as the new CEO of Oscar company!" My face blanked out as all the air snapped out of my gut. Did I mishear or did Dad just announce my stepmother as the new CEO instead of me? My breath hitched in my throat as my whole body trembled with shock. What was going on here? Why would Dad suddenly have a change of mind? Emotions were clawing at my heart and my legs betrayed me as I slid to the ground on the last landing of the podium stairs. The noise level in the hall rose as everyone gave me a confused look. My head reeled and the world seemed to be spinning before my eyes. Still, I could see the mocking look on everyone's faces. This was pure humiliation. Just why would Dad do this to me? If he knew he wasn't going to announce me as CEO, why didn't he tell me beforehand? No! We had a deal. He should have respected it. He promised to make me the CEO if I brought investors to the company which was already crumbling at that time, and I did it. I brought a wealthy Alpha of a neighboring pack and the other one, a secret investor whom I still knew nothing about and he'd literally brought the company back on its feet again. A sudden outburst of anger snarled at my muscles and my blood boiled through my veins. If he was going to use me and just toss me away, he had to at least give me a proper explanation! "Why?" The words tore out of my throat, laced with anger and frustration. Dad gave me a look that clearly said he wasn't ready for the conversation. But, oh dear moon goddess help me, we were damn having this conversation right fucking now! He had to explain why he announced my stepmom as CEO instead of me! I glanced around to search for the only person who wasn't afraid to look Dad in the eye. The only person who could support me and fight for me at a moment like this. Trevor. But he was not in the hall. I looked around again but still couldn't find him. Didn't he come? Or did he have an emergency to attend to? Regardless, I didn't back down. "You told me I would become the CEO if I got the investors which I did. Why are you doing this, Dad!?" My voice had risen an octave and all eyes were on me. Hazel finally spoke up. "Beth, how dare you speak to your Alpha in such a manner!?" She slid an arm around Dad's waist. "Honey, let's just go home before she ruins your mood." She finished. They immediately went out of the hall together. Dad had already succeeded in humiliating me in front of all the dignitaries, the staffs and the pack members present so there was no ounce of shame left in me now. I raced after them only to see them entering Dad's car and leaving the company. With my heart thudding loudly in my head, I went for to my car, yanked the door open in fury and sat inside. Then realization filtered in. I wasn't with my car keys. Oh no! Why was everything working against me now? I slammed my fist onto the steering wheel before getting out hurriedly and starting towards my office. I reached my office and pushed the door open immediately. At that moment, everything changed and my mind emptied at the scene before me. Right on my leather couch, my fiance, Trevor all naked, with his shaft buried inside a Blonde slut.Bethany's POVMy wolf made a whimpering sound in my head and I knew she was in pain.My knees gave way and I would have slid to the ground if not for the strong arms that wrapped firmly around my waist, pulling me against their sturdy chest.I was distracted for a moment and I swallowed hard as I sniffed the ever-so-familiar scent of the man.Slowly, my eyes raked over his gorgeous face, framed by the tousled strands of thick black hair. His rich brown slanted eyes and finely chiseled jaws accentuated his facial contour and it took me a while to realize that the man was none other than my best friend."Gerald?" Surprise flared in my whisper as I recoiled out of his arms. He was back in the pack? Oh! He must have come to celebrate with me but look at who is celebrating with a view of her cheating fiance.He gave me a sympathetic look and then whispered. "Let's just leave, Beth."Tears burned the corner of my eyes, blurring my vision as I turned away from him. No, I couldn't. If I trie
Bethany's POVI found myself fighting for oxygen when he broke the kiss. His lips had been so firm, demanding complete surrender. I had to admit, Gerald kissed like a pro which was so surprising judging by the fact that he was always so uninterested in women I once thought he was gay. I shouldn't have enjoyed the kiss. I was only trying to get back at Trevor for cheating on me. But I'd be damned if I said I didn't enjoy it."You slut!" Trevor's voice broke into my head.But before I could speak, Gerald was standing in front of me, shielding me from Trevor. He was taller than Trevor which gave him an advantage."Address my woman like that, one more time and it would be your head flying to that corner!"There was something about the way he said it that sent an unholy shiver down my spine. Did he just call me his woman? And why did that make me feel so hot?I furrowed my brows as I assessed him again. Sure, he was best friend of five years but why did he feel so different? More powerfu
Bethany's POVI couldn't tear my gaze away from Gerald's face as we drove out of the Royal Villa. He had only been away from the pack for like what? Five months? Just how did he live his life during those five months? The Gerald I knew would always cower before Dad, but this new version of him was really scary.And what was it about him calling me wifey? I suddenly felt his gaze on me and as my eyes locked on his rich brown orbs, I forgot how to breathe.I had to fight the sudden urge to fan my face as his gaze bored into mine unwaveringly. I shifted uneasily in the seat and he must have noticed it because he soon smiled and then looked away.Was it the kiss we shared that was making me react to him this way? Made me so aware of him, physically? He was my fucking best friend! So what if he was as sexy as hell?I couldn't let a pesky feeling ruin our friendship. Plus, I still hadn't broken the mate bond with Trevor.The car's tires screeched to a halt in front of his house and I follo