Beta of the pack is monster!

Emma

"But I want to know about my mom," I said to him, and he rubbed his forehead. "If I tell you something, you have to trust me," he said, creating some space between us.

"I need to know, Elijah, please," I begged, gently placing my hand on his cheek.

"Emma, if you love me, then don't ask me any more questions. That's all I can say," he said, making me fall silent.

"But everything between us started because I hoped to learn about my mom. It was a trade," I replied, and he gave me a hard look.

"Are we still together because you want to know about your mom through me?" he asked.

"No, we're together because I’m in love with you," I confessed, and he smiled.

He slipped into a fresh outfit, a black shirt paired with checked trousers. He looked absolutely irresistible. The temperature in the room seemed to rise because of his sheer magnetism.

"Where are you going?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

"I have an urgent pack meeting, and I need to see Violet. She must be worried about me," he replied while buttoning his shirt.

A pang of jealousy hit my heart when he mentioned Violet, and with it came a deep sense of guilt.

"I care about Violet, but you're the one who rules my heart," he said, his words easing my jealousy. "I didn’t realize when you became so important to me. At first, I thought I only wanted your body, but over time, I realized it’s you I want. But I can’t ignore the fact that Violet is my mate, and I have responsibilities toward her."

I knew he was saying all of this just to make me feel better, but it still made me feel conflicted.

"I understand," I said quietly, and he left the room, kissing my forehead as he did.

I took a bath, and as I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw the evidence of last night. It had been rough, but in the best possible way. I felt complete—finally, a woman in every sense.

Afterward, I came out of my room wrapped in a bathrobe. I saw Lily standing near my bed, staring at the red stain on the sheets.

"Change the sheets," I told her.

"Did you lose your virginity?" she asked, her tone sharp. I looked at her, feeling my annoyance rise.

"That's none of your business," I replied firmly, walking toward the blow dryer.

"I saw the Alpha enter your room last night," she added, a disgusted look crossing her face.

"Why does it matter to you who entered my room?" I asked, annoyed by the accusatory look in her eyes.

"You can't just do that. I have an obligation to my Luna first, and you’re destroying her happiness as her sister," she shot back, and I huffed in frustration.

"What Alpha Elijah and I share is pure. Don’t tarnish it with your dirty words," I said, my voice shaking with emotion. I knew I was wrong in many ways, and in the eyes of everyone, I might seem like the villain, but my love for Elijah was real and dignified.

"You’re ruining your sister’s happiness. You’re a whore," she spat at me. "I thought you were different, but you’ve proven otherwise."

Tears welled up in my eyes at her harsh words. She had never spoken to me like this before. The expression on her face made me feel like I was being shown a painful truth I couldn’t ignore.

"I’m going to tell Luna so she can throw you out of the pack," she said, starting to leave the room, but I stopped her.

"Please, listen to me," I pleaded, holding onto her hand. "I love Elijah, and for once, I have love in my life. People have always treated me like a second choice, but the Alpha treats me like a princess. Please, don’t ruin this for me."

Her eyes softened for a moment, but she pulled his hand away. "But this is all wrong," she said, her voice filled with doubt.

"I know," I admitted quietly. "But it won’t last forever. I’ll leave this pack house once my purpose is fulfilled. Then Alpha Elijah and Violet can be together without any obstacles."

she stood there, looking confused and conflicted.

"What purpose?" she asked.

"I can’t tell you that, but I promise I’ll leave here when the time comes," I said.

"If you tell Violet about Elijah and me, it will ruin everything. If she doesn’t know, she’ll be happy. Eventually, I’m going to leave this pack house anyway," I added, hoping I was getting through to her.

"Do you really think Alpha Elijah loves you?" she asked, her voice laced with doubt.

"Yes, he does. And I love him, too. Strange things happen between us when we’re together, things we can’t deny. There’s something between us that makes everything fall into place, even when it seems impossible," I said with intensity, but I knew she probably wouldn’t understand. No one could. It was hard to explain why I was pursuing a mated Alpha, but I knew one thing: for me, Elijah was everything. I was even ready to end my life for him without hesitation. After last night, my feelings for him had only deepened.

"Alpha is using you. He’s incapable of love," she said with certainty. "I’ve known him for a long time, and I can tell you he’s only good at breaking hearts. He’s the devil. Loving him will be the biggest mistake of your life."

I had already moved past his warnings. "If he breaks my heart, I can handle it. But being apart from him would be like losing my breath. You haven’t seen the intensity in his eyes the way I have," I said, siding with Elijah.

"He is the man of my dreams, and every word he says to me holds promise," I told her, but she shook his head in disbelief.

"You will be doomed in the end. Mark my words, you will be the destruction of everyone," she warned, but I ignored her.

"I'm not telling anyone because I don’t want to destroy Luna Violet’s happiness," she added, as she started changing my bedsheets. She cleaned my room and left, leaving me with her harsh words echoing in my mind. I felt hurt by her question about Elijah and me, but I didn’t owe anyone an explanation.

I changed into my red striped dress and spent the rest of the day in my room, but I was dreading the night. I had no idea how Elijah was going to protect me from Carlos, his father. As I read a book, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to find Mason, the beta of the pack.

"Hey, Mason," I greeted him, but his expression was unreadable.

"Can I come in?" he asked, and I stepped aside to let him enter.

"Carlos told me about the curse, and that you are the cure," he said, and I listened closely.

"He told me that I’m the first of five men who will spend the night with you," he continued, and my throat went dry. I didn’t say anything, as my hopes rested on Elijah.

"Do you agree?" I asked him, my voice barely above a whisper. He took a long, deep breath before replying.

"I don’t have a choice. It’s about the heir to the pack," he said. "But I want you to know that I really like you, and after the five nights, I will mate with you."

I was shocked. "Are you insane? I’m not going to sleep with you or anyone else. I’m not your mate, and mating like that is pure nonsense," I told him firmly.

He placed his hands on either side of my shoulders, leaning in closer. "I don’t care if you’re not my mate. I want you, and I desire you. I don’t need a mate when I have you. You should be grateful. After your destruction, I’ll be there for you because no wolf will accept a woman who’s lost her dignity," he sneered.

I looked at him in disbelief, not recognizing the man who had once been so kind. What had happened to him?

"I like you, Emma, and no one can take you away from me," he said, pulling me into a tight embrace. His body weight crushed me, and I struggled to break free. He began sucking on my neck, but I pushed him away.

"Don’t you dare touch me," I warned, my voice shaking with anger. He smirked.

"So, there’s already another man who’s tasted you?" he taunted, locking eyes with me. "Your body smells of another male wolf. What a whore you are. I thought you were pure, but I was wrong. Who did you fuck in this pack house? You could easily seduce anyone with your sinful body."

His words cut deep, and I fought back the tears. "That’s none of your business. Get out, or I’ll tell the Alpha what you’ve done to me," I said, my voice firm despite my growing fear.

He smirked again, sitting on my bed with his legs crossed. "I’m the beta of the pack, and besides, Alpha Elijah mentored me. You could say I’m his favorite, and he’ll never question me over some whore."

Tears welled up in my eyes. How could he say such things to me? Why did everyone here want to destroy me and play with my emotions? Was it my fault my mother cursed them all? They treated Violet like a queen while I was treated like a slave.