Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 53

53 Went to Hell

Lily POV

I link Amelia and Lincoln “Neal has found a warlock in the woods near the border.” Lincoln growls “I’m on my way.” “That really isn’t necessary Lincoln, I have bound his powers. He insists that he means the pack no harm and he is only here to help us deal with Lucas.” “How do we know this isn’t part of Lucas’s plan” he asks me. “We don’t, but he is powerless right now and I think it is worth speaking to him to figure out if he is lying.” “We will meet you outside the hospital to speak with him” Lincoln says and cuts the link. We lead him toward the pack hospital in silence. I can feel his anxiety and worry as we make our way. When we arrive, Lincoln and Amelia are waiting for us. I can feel Lincoln’s aura and if I was this man, I would be scared sh*tless. We come to stand next to Amelia and Lincoln. “This is Alpha Lincoln and Luna Amelia of the Nightfire pack.” He bows to show respect before Lincoln starts to speak.

Lincoln POV

The thought that a warlock made it into the pack land pisses me off. Where the hell were the patrol guards? Now is not the time for mistakes when that f**ker is out there threatening our pack. I know that Lily has bound his powers, but what if he had reached a pack member and hurt them or worse, killed them? “We will be back”, Amelia says to everyone in the room bringing me out of the rant I’m having in my own mind. Michael must know by my face that something is up. “What’s going on, Lincoln” Michael links me. I retell him what Lily told us, letting him know what’s going on. “I’ll come with you.” “No, stay, your mate needs you here and he has no powers right now.” “Let me know if you need me, Lincoln” he says, and I nod. We leave the hospital room and Amelia stops me in the hallway. She wraps her arms around me and I bury my head in her neck, breathing in her scent. When I pull back, both Talon and I feel calmer. “Thank you, love for knowing exactly what I need.” “You never have to thank me for loving you. I understand why you’re upset, but no one was hurt. I don’t believe that anyone let this happen on

purpose. We need to hear this man out. I trust Lily’s judgment and I know you do too.” “I do” I say, and I mean that. She takes my hand and we head out of the hospital to wait for them to arrive.

A few moments later, a man comes through the trees, followed by Lily and Neal. I push my aura forward, making sure he knows that I am the Alpha of this pack. When he is a few feet from us, he stops dropping his head. Once Lily makes the introduction I speak. “What is your name?” He never looks at me but answers. “My name is Leland Stone.” “Why have you entered our pack without permission?” “Alpha, I swear I mean no harm to you, your Luna, or your pack.” “That doesn’t answer my question.” “Now answer the question before I lose my patience.” “As I explained I am purely here to help you deal with Lucas Williams.” “Who are you to Lucas?” “I am the second in command of the Black Rose Coven.” “So, you are Lucas’s second in command.” “I was but things have changed now.” “You see how that is hard to believe, correct.” He attempts to pick up his head but drops his eyes immediately. I slightly pull my aura back and he continues. “Teresa Williams is my beloved and he practically killed her. I will take great pleasure in helping you end his pathetic life for what he has done to her, his own mother.” I hear gasps from Amelia and Lily. This is the man Pheobe saw rescuing and marking her mother.

“You are the warlock that brought Teresa to the pack border.” His eyes get big and he nods. “Is she alright” he asks with panic in his voice. I can’t imagine what it took for him to leave his mate here so she would be safe. I smile and Amelia wraps her arm in mine. “She is and we will take you to her in a moment.” He smiles like he has just won the lottery. “I’m going to allow Lily to unbind your powers, but understand if at any time you pose a threat to my family or pack, I will not hesitate to kill you.” “Of course, Alpha, but I assure you that won’t happen. Teresa is the only thing that is important to me. My brother is going to let me know when they will be attacking so your pack can be prepared.” I nod and we lead him to the room that Teresa is in.

Leland POV

As soon as they say they are going to take me to Teresa, I feel relief like I have never known. I worried I would never see her again, let alone touch her. Once we reach the room, I waste no time going to her bedside. She smiles as I take her hand. “I’m so glad you’re alright, you had me losing my mind Teresa.” “I’m fine” she says and I raise her hand to my lips. I hear someone clear their throat and I look over at a smiling Pheobe. “Hello Leland” she says. “Pheobe, it’s good to see you again” I say and I hear a growl from the man standing near her. She’s mated to a wolf. I remember Teresa telling me that when she confided in me where Pheobe was. “Leland, this is my mate, Michael.” I reach out my hand and he takes it to shake. I pull back, taking Teresa’s hand again. “Thank you, Leland, for saving my mother after Lucas did what he did to her.” “Your brother is evil and I would do anything to keep Teresa safe.”

Lily walks around the bed and begins to chant. A few moments later, I feel my powers return. As soon as she finished, I can feel Lance reaching out to me. I close my eyes “Leland” he yells. “I’m here Lance.” “What the hell? I thought they killed you.” “No, I’m fine. I’m here with Teresa and she is safe.” “Good brother, now Lucas has ordered the attack for dusk tomorrow.” “Excellent, I take it that means he believed the story.” “It seems that way.” “Please be careful Lance. Tomorrow this will all be over and Lucas will no longer be a threat.” “I will brother and tomorrow I get to formally meet my new sister-in- law.” I laugh before he is gone. Content held by NôvelDrama.Org.

Lance POV

When Leland finally answers, I tell him everything that Lucas said about the attack. I hope he is right about the pack being strong enough to defeat Lucas. I’m glad that Teresa is alright. I still can’t believe what he did to his own mother. Leland would have been destroyed if anything happened to her. After we say our goodbyes, I open my eyes and I was very wrong about Lucas believing my story. He is standing over me with an evil smile on his face. “Did you have a nice conversation with your brother, Lance?” “What the hell are you talking about Lucas?” “Don’t test me, Lance, because you know I am a monster. I cared nothing to kill my own father and mother. I assure you that you mean nothing to me I will have no problem killing you.” He waves his hand and I can feel his power take hold of me. I can’t

move and the panic rises in my body. He leans down so we are face to face. “You should be scared because I’m about to show you exactly what I can do.” He places his hand on my forehead and I can feel him push into my mind.

Lucas POV

He really thought I believed his story. He and Leland have been close all our lives. If he really had been captured by those mutts and witches, Lance would have been destroyed. He never would have come back without his brother. I head down the hall to Lance’s room. I turn the handle slowly and he is lying on the bed with his eyes closed. I can tell he is projecting himself to someone. I place my hand above his head without touching him. I tap into the conversation. I can feel the anger flowing through my body that Leland would dare betray me. Once he stops projecting and opens his eyes, I see the fear on his face. Leland is about to be very sorry. I paralyze him before I open my mind to allow thoughts to flow back and forth between us. “Reach out to your brother”, I command. He fights me as long as he can before he has no choice but to give in. A few seconds later, the connection is made.

“Lance, what’s going on” Leland asks. “Does your brother need a reason to want to talk to you Leland” I say and wait for his response. There is silence for a moment. “Nothing to say, Leland.” “Lucas, please” he says. “Please what, please don’t kill your pathetic brother for your treachery.” “Lucas, please I will come back and you can do whatever you want to me, but don’t hurt him.” “This isn’t a negotiation, Leland. The only way your brother survives this is if you help me get my pet and prize.” A few seconds go by and he doesn’t answer. “This is a one-time deal, Leland. So, either you help me beat the mutts and get my property or I kill your brother slowly and painfully.” “Fine, I’ll help you, but if you hurt him I will kill you myself, Lucas.” I laugh “don’t make threats you aren’t possibly capable of making good on.” “Say hello to my mother for me will you.” I close the passage of my thoughts and step back from Lance. I wave my hand and he disappears. He really thought he could get the better of me. I never realized how stupid Leland really is. I head to the soldier’s barracks because it’s time.