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~Katarina~Here I am, having finally found a minute to get away, and everything is a mess. I don’t know who this woman is or what she’s talking about. She took my necklace and said something about strong magic. Aston is knocked out, and everyone seems to be in a panic.Hands on my upper arms shock me out of my daze. I pulled to the kitchen and sit in a chair. Shawna and Eddie sit next to me at the table, but the woman doesn’t join us. She has the necklace in her hands and is examining it off to the side. “Talk to us dear. What’s going on?”I take a shaky breath in and let it out slowly. This is hard, but it has to be done. I probably should have had my aunt and uncle here with me. “What did you know about my mom?” Shawna and Eddie look at each other before looking back at me.“Her death was sudden. I didn’t know a lot about her. She kept to herself, even when growing up.”“I tried to reach out to her and bring her into my circle, but she preferred to be alone. I let her be but made su
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~Aston~Fire erupts in front of me, and I dodge to be clear of it. I continue walking, though I don’t know where I am or where I’m going. I’ve been stuck here for who knows how long, and I’m sick of it. I want out, but I have no idea how to make that happen.How do I go from having the most amazing night of my life to this nothingness? Where even am I, and where the hell is Dario? I don’t know what’s worse. This right now or being lost all those years. I’m starting to wonder what I did to piss the Moon Goddess off because I’m clearly being punished.A bang sounds behind me, and I turn to see a flash of light. I’d imagine it’s more fire. What’s crazy is that every explosion brings a burst of pain that shoots through me. I don’t know what one has to do with the other, but I’m really going through it.I bet my mom is losing her shit. I mean, I just got back after being lost for years, and here I am stuck again. Dad is probably trying to find a way to calm Mom down. I wonder if Katarina e
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~King~I continue to pace back and forth, waiting for her to appear. It took forever to track her down this morning, and this is the result. My pissed-off self is the honest result. I'd mark her right now if we weren’t going through this ceremony tomorrow. Maybe I should mark her anyway. There’s nothing that says that I have to wait until the ceremony. That’s just what Katarina demanded, and I’m not inclined to do anything she wants right now.Just as I make a solid decision in my mind, the office door opens, and her scent hits me. I stop moving and put eyes on her. The ring is on her finger, and the necklace is around her neck. I guess that’s a good sign. She closes the door, though not completely. I’ll be sure to remedy that as soon as I can. We will need privacy for what I have planned.I watch Katarina take a step toward me and stop. She stands in front of the door and just looks at me as if she’s waiting for something. “Well? You wanted me here, so here I am.” That fucking attitu
Last Updated : 2025-02-04The Missing Beta 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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*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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~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
Last Updated : 2024-12-22The Missing Beta 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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~‘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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The Missing Beta Chapter 45
~King~I continue to pace back and forth, waiting for her to appear. It took forever to track her down this morning, and this is the result. My pissed-off self is the honest result. I'd mark her right now if we weren’t going through this ceremony tomorrow. Maybe I should mark her anyway. There’s nothing that says that I have to wait until the ceremony. That’s just what Katarina demanded, and I’m not inclined to do anything she wants right now.Just as I make a solid decision in my mind, the office door opens, and her scent hits me. I stop moving and put eyes on her. The ring is on her finger, and the necklace is around her neck. I guess that’s a good sign. She closes the door, though not completely. I’ll be sure to remedy that as soon as I can. We will need privacy for what I have planned.I watch Katarina take a step toward me and stop. She stands in front of the door and just looks at me as if she’s waiting for something. “Well? You wanted me here, so here I am.” That fucking attitu
The Missing Beta Chapter 44
~Aston~Fire erupts in front of me, and I dodge to be clear of it. I continue walking, though I don’t know where I am or where I’m going. I’ve been stuck here for who knows how long, and I’m sick of it. I want out, but I have no idea how to make that happen.How do I go from having the most amazing night of my life to this nothingness? Where even am I, and where the hell is Dario? I don’t know what’s worse. This right now or being lost all those years. I’m starting to wonder what I did to piss the Moon Goddess off because I’m clearly being punished.A bang sounds behind me, and I turn to see a flash of light. I’d imagine it’s more fire. What’s crazy is that every explosion brings a burst of pain that shoots through me. I don’t know what one has to do with the other, but I’m really going through it.I bet my mom is losing her shit. I mean, I just got back after being lost for years, and here I am stuck again. Dad is probably trying to find a way to calm Mom down. I wonder if Katarina e
The Missing Beta Chapter 43
~Katarina~Here I am, having finally found a minute to get away, and everything is a mess. I don’t know who this woman is or what she’s talking about. She took my necklace and said something about strong magic. Aston is knocked out, and everyone seems to be in a panic.Hands on my upper arms shock me out of my daze. I pulled to the kitchen and sit in a chair. Shawna and Eddie sit next to me at the table, but the woman doesn’t join us. She has the necklace in her hands and is examining it off to the side. “Talk to us dear. What’s going on?”I take a shaky breath in and let it out slowly. This is hard, but it has to be done. I probably should have had my aunt and uncle here with me. “What did you know about my mom?” Shawna and Eddie look at each other before looking back at me.“Her death was sudden. I didn’t know a lot about her. She kept to herself, even when growing up.”“I tried to reach out to her and bring her into my circle, but she preferred to be alone. I let her be but made su
The Missing Beta Chapter 42
~King~Katarina and I walk out of the packhouse, a great distance between us. Honestly, I was sick and tired of being cooped up in that office. I know the damage was done; she wasn’t able to hang out with Aston all day. Actually, no one saw Aston at all today, but that’s not what’s important. “What did you want to talk about?” I’m jerked out of my thoughts by her sweet voice. I clear my throat and look at the sky.“We need to get some things clear before the ceremony.”“I don’t know what things we would need to get clear.”“First of all, your attitude has been horrible lately. I don’t know what’s gotten into you, but I expect more respect from you.” She scoffs, and I try to keep Conan at bay. He hates disrespect, and he doesn’t care who it comes from. “There are going to be expectations from you as my Luna and my wife. You will need to maintain the right image, and that includes who you choose to spend time with.”“Excuse me?!” I grab Katarina’s arm and pull her toward me.“Let me poi
The Missing Beta Chapter 41
~Eddie~Shawna is pacing back and forth in the living room, making me crazy. Aston crashed at the front door last night but still hasn’t woken up. He keeps whimpering, and his body jerks, but he doesn’t respond to anything or anyone. The pack doctor doesn’t know what’s going on, and it’s been almost 24 hours. “I think you should call her. What if this has something to do with his disappearance?Topaz. I swear I never thought she’d be involved in my life once I found my mate, but it looks like I was wrong. I guess I will be calling her again to get her help. I feel bad, though. I feel like I’m using her, and I don’t want to be that guy. I pull my phone out and dial her number. It doesn’t take long for the call to connect. “Getting a little impatient, aren’t we? I haven’t found anything out yet.” I sigh and shake my head.“It isn’t about that. It’s…well, I hate to call you, but…” There’s shuffling on the other line.“What is it, meum mea (mine)?” My sharp intake of breath was enough to
The Missing Beta Chapter 40
~Katarina~Aston has settled next to me, and we’re both breathing heavily. I really can’t believe this has happened. We are marked and mated. Aston is my fated mate, and I gave myself to him. I’ve wished for both for so long but never really believed it would happen.Sparks erupt on my hand as Aston grabs it and brings it to his lips. His mouth is slightly wet and warm. My body responds to this simple kiss, and I groan. I turn my body toward Aston, and he does the same. “Are you okay?” A smile grows on my face. I reach out with my free hand and run a finger down his face.“I’m amazing. Are you okay?”“Best night of my life.” We both laugh at that, but it’s a freeing laugh. It occurs to me that it may be time to tell Aston what he actually signed up for. I probably should have told him before this happened, but can anyone blame me for going for it instead? A sigh escapes my lips. “What’s wrong?”Where are you, Katarina?! Shit! For a minute, I forgot all about King.I’m busy. I’m sure y
The Missing Beta Chapter 39
~Third Person~The air becomes thick with arousal as the mates look at each other. The only sounds in the room are their heavy breathing and the thumping of their hearts. Neither of them ever expected to be in this position, so they are a bit hesitant to proceed. The passion and desire are there and evident, but they don’t really know how to begin.Aston gulps and pulls Katarina against his body. He lets her heat seep into his skin before he bends his head and places his mouth on her neck. He lets his tongue peek out and runs it in a circle over her skin. He uses his teeth to nibble on the soft skin, allowing his mouth to begin sucking motions. She will probably have hickeys when he’s done, but neither is worried about that right now.Katarina’s breasts are pressed against Aston’s body, her nipples becoming hard peaks. She moans at the sensation on her neck and grinds her pelvis against Aston’s body. Katarina has dreamt of this moment for so many years. It took her a while to let that
The Missing Beta Chapter 38
~Katarina~I looked everywhere for Aston, I swear. I honestly didn’t know that our pack was so damn big. I would catch his scent here and there but never really caught him. While looking for Aston, I was trying to keep away from King and his family. I blocked my mindlink and kept my distance.Nothing brought me to the poolhouse; I just wanted a quiet place to be. No one really hangs out there, so I knew I’d be alone most of the time. I figured that maybe I could catch a glimpse of him coming in or out of the packhouse, but as the day darkened, I thought I was wrong.I was about to lock up the poolhouse and head home when I saw him poking around the pool. I wanted to run out and grab him, but I didn’t want anyone to see me. Aston and I have to discuss this alone, with no interruptions.I watched as he walked to the poolhouse and peered inside the window. I didn’t want him to see me. I wanted to talk to him, but I wanted to have a moment first. I stayed out of sight as he looked inside
The Missing Beta Chapter 37
~Katarina~I feel….I feel sick. I feel…I’m confused. The air is thinning out, and I feel like I can’t breathe. I hurry out of the office, stopping right outside of the door. I look to the left and see Luna Trina with her people. They are facing me, but I can’t deal with them right now. I turn to my right and hurry away. I bound down the stairs, surprised I didn’t fall and crack my skull. I can’t see anything clearly, and I think I’m starting to hyperventilate.I stumble out the front door and fall on the grass. I take huge gulps of air in and shakily let them out. I can’t believe this; it can’t be right. This isn’t true, is it? Calm down, Katarina. We are okay.Are we? Are we really okay? You just claimed a mate, and it isn’t our fiancèe. What the fuck is going on? I know what I smelled. I know who our mate is, and I’m not wrong. It can’t be. Why didn’t we know it sooner?I don’t know, but it’s true. We have to see him. I guess Hope’s right. We won’t know; well, I won’t know for sur
