All Chapters of A Mate and A Betrayal: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"It's funny how sometimes the people you’d take a bullet for, are the ones behind the trigger."Pain.It is the only thing that is telling me I am alive.Cold air filled my nostrils and my chest ached with every breath I took.  The metallic stench of blood hung in the air suffocated me. Cracking my eyes open to the utter darkness, I tried to take in my surroundings.It smelled like trees and soil, but everything was eerily calm in here. No crickets chirped. The owls didn’t hoot. I felt no sign of the night creatures. The sound of my ragged breathing became the only sound that kept me company.With the sky void of moon or stars, I could see nothing but black. My eyes didn’t adjust to the darkness yet. My brain felt dizzy, and I breathed through my nose, trying to regain control of my numb body.The cold breeze brushing through my face carried a sweet pungent odor that&rsquo

“Memories, even bittersweet ones, are better than nothing.” —Jennifer L. Armentrout***“You don’t have to be angry at him for gripping your wrist you know,” Abigail came in when I stepped into the small washroom inside the changing room. “He is not that bad.”Ugh… Not her and definitely not now... I screamed internally as I rubbed my hands under the running water, trying to wash off any germs he left while gripping my wrist. She always supported Liam and tried to hook me up with any guy possible.“Shut it, Abi. I will not sleep with that moron just because you think I need sex,” I spat making her cringe.“I am not asking you to sleep with him, Clara. Why don’t you give him a chance? Besides, sex is not a bad thing you know. Maybe you won’t be all that furious if you let go for once.”I almost screamed in frustratio

“LIFE IS HARD.And it isn’t fair. And it really hurts like hell sometimes. But if you focus on what is within your power to change for the better, you can. And you will.”-Zero Dean***~ClaraI woke up earlier than usual. I couldn't sleep and stay awake for most of the night with the nightmare playing in my mind. When the clock ticked six, I had enough and got out of the bed to take the much-needed shower. The hot water soothed my sore muscles, it burned my skin in a good way I could feel the numbness I felt almost fading away.Almost…However, even the water this hot wasn't capable of thawing my heart. Finishing up the shower, I looked myself in the mirror. Long scars marred my body reminding me of something I try to forget. This was the reason I cannot get involved with anyone. The reason—I stayed hidden i

"Every heart sings a song, incomplete until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song. At the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet."  ― Plato***~AidenI followed Anna like a lost puppy with Nicholas in tow, not knowing what to do when Hayley stopped me and said she had this. We watched as she introduced herself to Anna and both started enjoying the rides together. Saxon signaled me to wait when I tried to join them.Sam had taken a fall and Anna had rushed to the restroom with Hayley, leaving Ben with others. Gabriel nodded for me to come over and introduced me to Ben as his friend. For the first time in the world, a friend has introduced a father to his son. My heart thudded against my ribs as the little boy regarded me.“Hello,” my voice trembled with so many emotions that now assaulted me. “I am Aiden. What’s your name?” I asked ench

“The best feeling in the whole world is watching things finally fall into place after watching them fall apart for so long.”~Unknown******~AidenI enjoyed every moment with my mate and son. Benjamin was an amazing kid and very mature for his age, he ate the spaghetti like a pro. Not even a single drop of sauce anywhere on his face or dress.I watched him with pride. When he fell asleep, I carried him to the bedroom which was filled with my mate’s scent and it drove my wolf crazy. I looked at the sleeping form of my son and my heart ached to leave him. I wanted to curl around him for all night.Soon, I promised myself as I kissed him good night, inhaling his scent.Their house was so small and guilt clouded me. I am such a bad mate and the worst father. I was living in luxury all this time while my mate and son struggled with their lives. I turned to leave the room and my heart sk