All Chapters of THE BETA AND I: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

JOSHUA. I was at the Blood Moon Pack with Alpha Aeon when the call came that told me Alice was at the border of our territory. This female definitely could not be told. I had been avoiding her calls and never called her back, but still, she didn’t get the hint that I didn’t want to communicate with her at the moment. But then I remembered that the full moon would be in a couple of days, and she probably wanted the rejection. But there was no fucking way I would give it to her. I admit that prior to seeing her in Catherine’s union, I had made up my mind to reject her. I was so done with Mom ringing my ear off by telling me to cut any ties with Alice. I just wanted to get it over and done so we could all move on and I could still be in the running for the Alpha post I wanted all my life. I knew I was the rightful heir, but if you had lived your life knowing it could be taken away from you any fucking time, you would certainly behave like me. I wanted to do everything, and I m

ALICE. “It’s my least favorite because it’s light in color. But damn it, you are rocking it, mate.” Joshua said, and it made my heart flutter. “Flattery won’t get you anywhere…” I told him, rolling my eyes. “I’m happy with the kisses, like the ones I got earlier... for now. So come here, doll, and give your mate a kiss.” He said cockily. “Kiss your ass!” I pushed on his chest. He chuckled and moved back as I stepped outside the door, closing it behind me, but he instantly moved forward, trapping me between him and the door. “I would rather kiss and eat your ass…” “Someone is sexually frustrated.” I teased him. “I’m not going to lie, I am. But I’m trying to control myself and just asking for a kiss.” “Should I give you a tap on your back?” “No. A simple kiss will do…” He said hoarsely before he leaned closer and captured my lips. And I was caught in between again — wanting his kisses and not wanting to make him see how he was affecting me. My hands went to his shoulders, grip

ALICE. “Do you think this would work? Even if everything and everyone is against us?” He asked without looking at me. I focused my eyes on the road before I answered, but I just let him hold my hand, letting the sparks dance between our skins. “Even us are against us.” “I’m not…” He said. “You walked away from me on the Claiming Ball. I smelled you, and then it was gone. I think that was my lowest point.” I kept blinking back my tears, but they kept pooling in my eyes. “I know I’m not liked by many, but it hurts because even with the bond, my mate doesn’t like me.” “Don’t say that. There’s nothing wrong with you. It was all on me. I was confused. My parents would never approve. I wanted to be an Alpha, Alice. When all your life you’re being threatened that you would not have it if I didn’t show the quality of an Alpha they wanted, you would understand.” He took my hand and brought it to his mouth, just letting it stay there. “But when that fucking Alpha held your life in his hand,

ALICE. The rest of the day I spent with Luna Alexa was lighter and calmer. She told me to move past the thoughts that she was upset with me and just enjoy the day, which I did. I bought some fresh fruits that Joshua and I could eat while driving, as well as some clothes that I could wear for the next couple of days. I was hoping Joshua and I could go together and shop for clothes I could use for the rest of the week, as I really wanted to spend time with him. He probably hated shopping, and I hated him, so it was just fair we spent time together doing this thing. I chuckled at my own thoughts because they didn’t make sense. Well, I hated his cockiness, but I liked having him around. He was eye candy, and I was addicted to his kisses. Or maybe, even if I kept denying it, I was starting to like him a little too much. “So, for the last time. A separate room, or can we occupy the same room but with separate beds?” Joshua asked for the nth time. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms

ALICE. I took back everything I said about refusing Joshua and making him work hard for this bond. One smile from that female on the receptionist’s desk, and I came like a hurricane, marking my territory. I guess when all your life you fought to be noticed, you would always have the insecurity within you that you would not be good enough. And Joshua? He was my mate. Even if it was only the mate bond that was making him addicted to my kisses, I still wanted to believe he wanted me. I was terrified the female with blonde hair and big boobs would get his attention, and I would be left with nothing - again. So, I fought the best way I knew how. But to be fair, I was actually calm when I staked my claim because, if it were the old me, there would be hair-pulling and name-calling involved. Even when I was furious with Joshua—yes, because he fucked her—I was still protecting my Alpha’s image. I didn’t want to add any more to whatever reputation he had. Even if I was mad at him, h