The Missing Beta

The Missing Beta

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Aston Wiley is the future Beta of the BlackPaw pack. He turns 18 and is eager to see if Katarina Harris is his fated mate, as he suspects she is. The day he confirms that she is his mate is the day he disappears for 4 years. Four years after her son’s disappearance, Shawna Banks comes across a man who resembles him in every way, but he doesn’t remember her or who he used to be. She convinces him to come home with her, and they work on retaining his memory. Everything comes back to him slowly, and he struggles to find his new place in his old pack. As for Katarina, she’s now the future Luna, dating King Jamison, the future Alpha of the pack. Will Aston remember his tie to Katarina? Will she ever know what she meant to Aston? Who kidnapped Aston in the first place, and for what reason? Follow Aston as he uncovers the secrets of the BlackPaw Pack.

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Chapter 1

Prologue

~Aston~

I step out of bed and stretch. I just turned 18 on Saturday and slept all day yesterday. My shift took a lot out of me, but that's to be expected. I'm a Beta, and our shifts pack a lot of power, not more than an Alpha's shift, but close.

My name is Aston Wiley, and I'm the future Beta of the BlackPaw Pack. I'm best friends with the future Alpha King Jamison. He turned 18 a month ago but hasn't found his mate yet. The anticipation is killing me, as I believe I know who my mate is, and I will get confirmation when I get to school.

There's a girl that I've been into for a while now. When we were younger, I was always drawn to her, always trying to protect her. As we got older, I kept our friendship going. Something about her always appealed to me, and recently, I felt that maybe it could be the mate bond that I've been feeling all this time. Katarina Harris is beautiful, more beautiful than any other she-wolf. She's 5’8 with a tawny brown complexion. She wears her hair in an asymmetrical bob and has it colored burgundy. She has big, light brown eyes, high cheekbones, and thick lips.

Katarina is only 16, so I can't tell her we are fated mates just yet. I do plan to ask her out once I confirm what we are to each other. I think she's been crushing on me like I've been crushing on her, so it shouldn't be that big of a leap.

I skip breakfast, too excited to eat. I will see my parents later. My parents are Eddison Wiley and Shawna Banks, the pack's Beta and Beta female. They are great people, and we are close. I can't wait to tell my parents about my mate, but I need to confirm it first. She's our mate, I know it. My wolf, Dario, is a cheeky bastard, but I love it. We get our wolf's consciousness between the ages of 13 and 16. High-ranked wolves get it early. Our wolves don't actually come in until we turn 18. He's just as excited to get to school so we can confirm our fated mate.

I jump into my Range Rover and drive to school. I park next to the black Miata that belongs to King. He usually gets to school before me to get an extra workout in. Yes, we are jocks at the school, of course. For me, that isn’t everything. I enjoy my studies, and I really only do sports to keep busy.

I sit in the car a bit, trying to get myself together. Let’s see our mate.

Calm down, Dario. I just need to calm myself before seeing her. You have to stay cool when we get close to her.

Yeah, yeah. I don’t need a pep talk; I need to see our sexy lady. I roll my eyes and huff. He’s always something else, but he’s my wolf, and I wouldn’t have him any other way.

I watch as students walk into the school, signaling that school will start soon. I take a deep breath and get out of the car. I usually see Katarina in the mornings. Her locker is close to mine, and she tends to wait for me at mine so we can talk briefly before class. My only goal is to make sure I don't go off the deep end and mark her with a proper conversation. I can't afford to mess things up because she'd then find out what we are meant to be, and I can't risk that coming out early.

As I walk down the hall to my locker, a scent in the air becomes stronger and stronger. I breathe in deeply and am met with lilacs and musk. Her scents wrap around me and invade every pore. Dario is bucking in my mind, begging to be let free. If you don't calm yourself, I will go home right now. We'll be no closer to seeing our mate than last night. That gets Dario's attention and he reigns himself in. The only evidence of excitement is his ever-wagging tail.

My locker is in sight, just as it has been every day; Katarina is standing next to it. She has a small donut bag in her hand, leaning her back against the neighboring lockers. I step in front of my locker and anchor myself against it. Being near her has caused that luscious scent to hit me like a freight train. MATE! MATE!

I got it, Dario! Chill out before I leave her presence.

FUCK! You're the worst right now. I wait for Dario to ease his temperament. I could put a block up, but that wouldn't be fair to him. He calms again, leaving his tail in constant motion.

“Hello, Dreamboat. How was the weekend? How was your birthday?” Just her voice is enough to send my body into overdrive. The sweet notes coming out of her throat send a pulse straight to my dick. I just found her, and she will already be the death of me.

“ I…” I clear my throat and start again. “I slept most of the weekend. Shifting as a Beta wolf takes a lot out of you.”

“I bet it was amazing, and I'm sure your wolf is a sight to behold. I hate that I have to wait two more years to lay eyes on Hope.”

“Hope is your wolf?” Katarina nods eagerly.

Hope… what a beautiful name. I'm sure her look will match.

Down boy.

Fuck you! I blink a few times to right myself and focus back on my mate.

“I got this for you.” She pushes the donut bag forward, and I quietly take it. “It's nothing; I just thought you might be hungry this morning. I actually have a birthday gift for you, but I didn't want to bring it here. I didn't want your groupies to try to fight me.” Katarina giggles; I swear I could die happily listening to that sound.

“I don't know what you mean by all that.” I knew exactly what she meant. There’s a group of she-wolves that are always all over me. They would love nothing more than to share a bed with me. Some have grandeur ideas of being my chosen mate, while others just want to have a go at the future Beta of the pack. Whatever the reason, they could never hold my interest, which was true even before I turned 18.

“Yeah, sure you don't.” Katarina winks at me, and I swear my knees go weak.

“Maybe…” My tongue is suddenly thick and heavy. I wish there were an easier way to do this, but here we are.

“Yes?”

“Maybe, uh, we can get some ice cream this evening. You could give me my gift then. You wouldn't be under so many watchful eyes.” Katarina's eyes light up and I feel a stirring in my gut.

“I'd like that. Pick me up at 7?”

“Definitely. We'll walk if that's okay.”

“I'd like that.” Just then, her friends start to walk up to us. I know our time is over, but I'm more than ready to see her later today. “Gotta go. See you at 7.” Katarina hurries off and links her arm with her best friend, Tatiana. I watch her walk off, wishing it were me she was walking with.

I close my locker and turn to head to my class. I'll probably be late, but it won't be held against me. It's a perk of being a Beta wolf and future Beta of the pack.

I leisurely walk down the hall and feel a slap on my back. I look to my left to see my best friend, King, and the future Alpha. Next to him is Dominic, the future Gamma. We have all been friends most of our lives, with King and I being friends since we were in diapers. “Aston Wiley, late to class. That's so unlike you. What has my best friend throwing caution to the wind?” I look at King with a massive smile on my face. “Could it be that my friend has finally realized who his mate is? Could it be the lovely Katarina?” King has known of my infatuation with Katarina for years, he and Dominic. They both suggested that she just might be my fated mate. King isn't in a rush to find his mate. He says he wants to play the field some more before settling down.

“Correct on both questions. She's my fated mate. I asked her out for ice cream later.”

“Ooooo, an ice cream date. How completely innocent and so you.” I reach past King to swat at Dominic. He laughs and dodges my advances. King pats my back again, causing me to look at him.

“I'm happy for you man. You deserve all the happiness in the world.” I laugh and punch him in his arm as we walk into our first class.

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School dragged all day, and I know it was because I was anticipating 7 p.m. Dario has been in a frenzy, and I haven't been too far behind. Training was filled with my friends teasing me relentlessly, but I didn't care. When they found their mates, they would understand.

When I got home, I took a long shower, rubbing it out a few times. I wanted to make sure that I wouldn't be too worked up when I saw her again. I got dressed and then sat and waited until 6:30 p.m. Her house is about a 15-minute walk from mine, but I don't want to be late.

I walk downstairs and see my parents sitting in front of the TV. “Hello, son.”

“Where are you off to?” I walk into the room, kissing my dad and mom on the temple. My parents are amazing people, and I'm grateful for them. They are excellent examples for the pack and a future Beta couple.

“I'm on my way to pick up Katarina to have ice cream.” My dad gives me a knowing look but says nothing. My mom looks up at me with a sparkle in her eyes.

“Is she your mate?” I eagerly nod. “Be careful with Dario. She's quite younger than you.”

“I know Mom. He and I have already discussed all that.”

“Do you want us to drive you?”

“No. I want to walk and use that time to relax. I want Dario to be as calm as possible when I get around her.”

“Have fun, baby.”

“Have fun, son. If you need me, don't hesitate to call.” I nod and walk out into the crisp, cool air. I walk down the sidewalk, humming as I go. I'm beyond excited about this date, but I'm trying to keep calm at the same time.

Dario suddenly stands alert in my mind. I slow my steps, though no stopping. I don't want to alert anyone that I notice their presence. What's up, Dario?

I'm not sure, but something feels off.

Is it just the excitement of being near Katarina?

No, it isn't that. It feels like there's someone out there. I feel it, too, but I don't see anyone. I take a deep breath, but I don't smell anything unusual.

I continue down the street, keeping my senses open. A charge in the air makes my hair stand on end. A whoosh in the air puts me on edge. I whip around to look behind me, but there’s nothing there. A shock goes through my body, causing me to struggle to breathe. I don't understand what's going on. I try to reach out to Dario, but I don't feel him. I try to mindlink my father, but it feels like there's a block up. I need my phone, but my body is stiff and won't move. I fall to the ground. I see feet approaching me for a few steps before everything goes black.

 

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Denina Armstrong
The Missing Beta was a great story but I would like to see at least 2 chapters that get updated. The next story should be Dominic I would like to see how he started and his redemption knowing King was using him and Titiana.
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Prologue
~Aston~I step out of bed and stretch. I just turned 18 on Saturday and slept all day yesterday. My shift took a lot out of me, but that's to be expected. I'm a Beta, and our shifts pack a lot of power, not more than an Alpha's shift, but close.My name is Aston Wiley, and I'm the future Beta of the BlackPaw Pack. I'm best friends with the future Alpha King Jamison. He turned 18 a month ago but hasn't found his mate yet. The anticipation is killing me, as I believe I know who my mate is, and I will get confirmation when I get to school.There's a girl that I've been into for a while now. When we were younger, I was always drawn to her, always trying to protect her. As we got older, I kept our friendship going. Something about her always appealed to me, and recently, I felt that maybe it could be the mate bond that I've been feeling all this time. Katarina Harris is beautiful, more beautiful than any other she-wolf. She's 5’8 with a tawny brown complexion. She wears her hair in an asym
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Chapter 1
*Four Years Later*~Shawna~I sit in the back of the car, watching the scenery pass. It's been like this for the past four years. I've been a shell of my former self. Who could fault me, though? My one and only child disappeared abruptly, literally without a trace.I've never been so broken, and there’s no way to fill the void his disappearance left in my soul. Eddie hasn't been much better. He’s been fulfilling his Beta duties, but he's also empty. We spend so many nights trying to comfort each other, even after all these years.The new regime will take over soon, and I actually can't wait. I want to step down, and I want to leave the pack. Eddie and I discussed leaving the pack because there are too many painful memories. We need a fresh start, and it needs to happen now.We would have left already, but we promised Alpha Blake Jamison that we would stay until his son took over. It was when our son was supposed to step into the role that he'd trained his life for. We promised to stay
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Chapter 2
~Eddie~“I'm telling you, it was him! It was our son!” Shawna has been home for a few days now, and she's been trying to convince me the entire time. She's been hysterical since the day she returned, and it has me on edge. She truly believes that she saw our son in some random human town. I tried to talk her out of it, but it hasn't worked. When she got back, she was sullen and silent, retiring to bed. The next day, she started with this crazy story and hasn't let up since.I don't know what to say to her that won't set her off. She wants me to agree with her and to go back to that town and find him. I want her to listen to reason and realize that this may not be what she thinks it is. I think her grief is making her see things that aren't there.It has happened to me a few times these last four years. I have been out somewhere and swore I came across my son. The first few times it happened, I ran to the person only to be embarrassed by my mistake. They were never Aston; I was always
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Chapter 3
~‘A’~My thoughts have been a mess since that lady was at the diner. It has been a few days, but it was too much for me. Something about the entire experience haunted me, and I have no idea why. I don't have anyone to talk to about it because I have no one in my life.I avoided the diner for a few days, not wanting to run into her again. I wasn't sure that I would, so why risk it? I got tired of skipping out on the diner, though. I never got that bacon cheeseburger, and it became too much for me to continue to pass up.I got off work early and decided to get some food. I work in construction, and it can be grueling work. For some reason, I'm really strong, so working in construction just makes sense. I don't necessarily like it, but it helps me keep a roof over my head and food in my belly.I walk into the diner and immediately go to the counter. I don't have to wait long for a waitress to ask me for my order. It's Poppy today, and I must admit I missed seeing her. She's a petite woma
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Chapter 4
~‘A’~I went to the diner every day for a week since I last went and was told that the woman had been back. Maybe, against my better judgment, I decided it would be best just to find her and figure out what all this was about. I've been horribly unsettled since the first time I saw her, and I can't continue this way.As soon as I got off work, I returned to the diner, leaning my car seat back and getting comfortable. I have no idea what makes me think this woman will be back, but something is calling me to see this through. I usually sit here until dark before heading back home, and today will be no exception.I scroll through my phone, mainly reading news articles. I have no social media presence, so I don't spend much time on it. Since I don't know anyone, it seems like a waste. Reading these news articles makes me feel a real disconnect, which is weird. I should be more in touch with what's going on around me.I lose track of time, but something catches my eye. I look up and notice
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Chapter 5
~Eddie~I'm not sure how I did that. How the hell did I speak to my son without pulling him into my arms and never letting go? Every fiber in my body has been begging me to do just that. It wasn't just me; my wolf Jett was begging me to do it. He knows his pup even after all this time.I have Shawna's hand tightly in mine; our mate bond is swirling with our feelings. “Did Sable recognize him?” Shawna's sharp intake of breath gives me the answer I'm looking for.“Yes, she did. She said that Jett did too.” I nod in agreement. “She said she couldn't feel Dario. Do you think he's still there?”“I believe he is. He still smells like a high-ranking wolf. Maybe we need to just find where he was buried.” I'm getting ahead of myself. There’s no guarantee this will go past us seeing his place today. I need to reel it in and remain calm.Aston was right when he said he wasn't far from here. I don't like the look of this neighborhood, though. It's clear that he's barely surviving, and that doesn'
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Chapter 6
~Shawna~The color seemed to drain from Aston's face. I can only imagine what a shock this is to him. He truly has no idea what his past life was like or about where he came from. He will even have to be introduced to the werewolf world, and that's why we spoke to Blake before coming back. Aston coming into the pack will be akin to bringing a human into the fold. It's a risky situation, and we need to be prepared for every eventuality.Eddison timidly placed his hand on Aston's arm, trying to calm him in light of this news. I can't imagine what's going through his mind, and as his mother, I wish I could make this all go away. He's going to need me and his father as he navigates his new life. There's no guarantee that he will even remember who he was, but we had to try. “What now?” I look at Eddie, and he nods at me.“We were hoping you would come with us. There are things we need to tell you about us, about yourself. We know this situation is crazy for you and that you don't know us,
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Chapter 7
I scoot my chair back, trying to come up with the best way to bolt from the room. “I can show you.” I turn to Eddison and watch him stand up behind his chair. He starts to strip his clothes, and I'm ready to fight. I just got pulled into some type of sex games. What a fucking idiot I am!Before I can get up and run, Eddison changes on the spot. One minute, a man is standing there, and the next is a giant, dark gray wolf staring at me. When I say huge, I cannot stress just how big it is. If I had to guess, I'd say that it stands at 6 or 7 feet tall. What wolf has anyone ever seen that was that damn tall?The crazy thing is my body isn't going through the typical fight or flight response. I'm actually pretty calm. There's a pull in me that is pushing me to get closer. This is the craziest thing, but I can't fight it. I stand up and slowly walk toward the massive wolf. I reach my hand out and watch the wolf slowly lower his head.I let my hand touch the top of his head, and I'm pleasantl
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Chapter 8
~King~“What's on the agenda today?” I lean back in the chair across from my father's desk. I cross my legs, letting my right ankle rest on my left knee. My dad will be stepping down soon, and when he does, he will pass the pack over to me. Katarina will be my Luna, and I can't wait for all of that to be the case.His office door opens, and Dominic walks into the room. He walks over to me, nodding to my dad before sitting in the seat next to me. Dominic will be taking over as the Beta when I get in place. We are both excited to carry this pack.“I wanted to give you two a heads-up.” The look on my dad's face tells me that whatever he wants to say to me is extremely serious. I'm starting to get nervous. I sit up straighter, letting my feet hit the floor. I feel Dominic shift next to me, but I keep my focus on my dad. I swallow, trying to keep my breaths even. “Eddison and Shawna have found him; they found Aston.” I'm on my feet before I can even register to move.“Where is he?! I have
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Chapter 9
~Katarina~“Mmm.” I turn my head toward the warmth next to me. I snuggle my head, but it isn't on anything soft. It's on a hard surface, but it smells so good. I blink my eyes open and am looking at a red polo shirt. I let my eyes travel up and am met by the soft brown eyes of King.“Hey, baby. How are you feeling?” I close my eyes again and let out a sigh.“What happened?”“You were in the garden with Tatiana, and you passed out. She told you some news.” My eyes pop open, and I turn my head to look at King. There's nothing but love and kindness in his eyes.“She told me that Aston is back.” King nods, and my heart clenches.“How do you feel about that?”“I don't know. I mean, I liked him in school. I liked him a lot, and the day he disappeared, we were supposed to go out.”“You were friends too, right?” I feel a smile grow on my face at the memories of Aston and me when we were younger.“We were. I loved our friendship.”“My dad told us that he's back, but he doesn't remember anythin
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