All Chapters of The Missing Beta: Chapter 11 - Chapter 16

~King~I know what Dad said, but I just can't help myself. I've known Aston all our lives, and his being gone made everything feel off. I just need to lay eyes on him myself, and I think I'll be okay.I take a deep breath and knock on the door of the Beta house. I've wanted to come to see Aston since Dad told me he was back, and even more so after talking to Katarina. I don't really know what to expect, so I'm nervous.The seconds tick by with no response, which already adds to my anxiety. The door finally moves, not opening completely. Shawna peeks her head out of the door. When she sees that it's me, she quickly steps outside and pulls the door almost closed behind her. “Alp-” I quickly shake my head at her. I don't need any ridiculous formalities right now; we're family. Shawna nods and smiles. “King, how are you?”“I…I'm anxious, if I'm being honest. I know he needs rest and whatnot, but I'm aching to see him. I never thought I'd see him again, you know?” Shawna sighs and steps aw

~Katarina~It's been almost a week since Aston has been back at the pack, and it's been a bit awkward. The problem isn't because he's been weird with people. To be honest, not too many people have seen him. He's been keeping to his parents and the houseI have caught a glimpse of him once or twice, but it was always really quick. I haven't had a chance to talk to him or anything. King and I have discussed him, but it has always been in the context of being worried for him. King has been beyond eager to see him again, while I'm not sure how to feel.When I was in school, I always dreamed that Aston would be my fated mate. It was a dream that I had, and I really wanted it to come true. Aston was more than a friend to me; I would have been ecstatic if he had become mine.Of course, by the time I turned 18, he had been gone for two years. I guess that's why I'm nervous. What if I run into him and realize he's my fated mate? How do King and I handle that? Would we still be together? If Ast

~Katarina~My plan was to go home, but I didn't want to do that. I don't really have an explanation for my aunt and uncle. I know that if they were to see me upset, I would have to explain things to them. I thought I'd go to King, but the same thing; I just don't have an explanation in me.Honestly, I don't even know what's wrong with me. I know that I'm in love with King. I have been so for a while. I don't know why I took off on Aston like that, and it saddens me. I would love nothing more than to have my friend back. “You look a little flustered there.” I whip around to find Dominic not too far from me. I look around and notice that I'm pretty close to the training area. I didn't even mean to come over this way, but here I am.“I'm okay. I'm just a bit tired.” Dominic looks me up and down, and it makes me uncomfortable. To be honest, Dominic has always made me feel that way. There's just something about him that rubs me the wrong way.“I just want to be sure that everything is okay