Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 68

2 Accept Me

Amelia POV

When Linocln links me that Eli found his mate and she is a rogue, my heart breaks. Not because she is a rogue, but because he says that she looks like she has been abused. She must be petrified and god only knows what happened to her. As soon as I see her, I wrap her in a hug. I feel her relax a little in my arms. I let her go and Larisa wraps her in a hug. I see a small smile cross her face. “Let’s get you freshened up.” I see the smile leave her face as quickly as it came. I wrap my arm around her, leading her up the stairs. “Larisa go get some fresh clothes for Clara.” She rushes toward her room as I lead Clara to mine. I sit her on the chair in the corner while I turn the water on in the tub. I turn and she is gripping the torn clothes. I didn’t even think about it but she probably should be seen by the doctor. I walk over and crouch down so we are eye to eye. “Clara, I know you have been hurt. I think we should have the doctor check you over.” She starts to shake her head in a panic “no, please don’t. I’m fine, it will all heal like it has before.” “Clara, I know you’re probably not ready to talk about what happened, but when you are I’m here.”

There is a knock and the door opens. Larisa comes in, placing the clothes on the vanity. I turn back to Clara, “we will be right outside. If you need anything, just yell.” That small smile is back and she nods. I lead Larisa out and take a seat in my bedroom. “Mom, what happened to her?” “I’m not sure, sweetheart, but right now she just needs time.” “Maybe we should have Aunt Lily help her” Larisa says and I smile. “You’re so smart. That is an excellent idea. Why don’t you go get your aunt while I stay here in case Clara needs me?” She jumps up and heads out of the room. I didn’t say anything to Larisa, but besides healing her, Lily can find out exactly what happened to her. For the safety of the pack, we need to know if we need to prepare for a fight. After about ten minutes, the door opens and Larisa walks in, followed by Lily. “I heard my little bean found his mate” she says. “What’s wrong with

you” she asks me in a panic, my face giving away my sadness. I link her so Clara can’t hear us. I tell her what I know, which isn’t much.

The bathroom door opens and Clara comes out in the dress that Larisa brought her. Everywhere we can see skin, she is bruised. “Clara, this is my best friend and the Gamma of the pack, Lily.” “It’s nice to meet you” she says softly. “Lily is a witch and she is going to help you heal faster.” Her eyes get big “a witch” she whispers. I smile, “a good witch like Glenda.” I laugh and Lily rolls her eyes. Lily walks over and offers Clara her hand. “Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you. You are safe here.” Clara sticks out her hand after a few seconds. Lily takes it and closes her eyes. “Clara, close your eyes and relax.” Clara does as Lily asks and we watch the glow pass between their hands. The glow moves all over her body and once it’s gone so are the bruises. The glow ends and Lily opens her eyes. “You can open your eyes Clara.” Clara’s eyes open and she looks down at her arms. That smile returns and she looks up at Lily. “Thank you” she says and bares her neck to Lily. Lily steps forward and wraps her in her arms. “You are the next Luna. You don’t bare your neck to me.” She steps back and bares her neck to Clara. I smile knowing that whatever Lily saw showed Clara is pure of heart and fated to my son. “Clara, I think we had better get you back to Eli. I’m sure he and his wolf are pacing every second you are out of their sight if I know my son.”

Eli POV

We follow my mother, Clara, and Larisa upstairs. Once they head to the bedroom, Silas is pacing in my mind. We are both nervous that Clara may not accept us. I have no idea what she has actually endured, but I’m sure it is going to be hard for her to trust me. Silas whimpers in my mind. I stand and start to pace myself. “Eli, you need to stay calm. Your mother and Larisa are taking good care of her.” “I know they are dad but you saw what she looked like. She may never accept me after all that has happened to her.” My father walks over and stands in front of me. “The goddess always has a plan. You may not understand that plan because you see a small moment but she sees the big picture.” I smile and he wraps me in a hug. “Have faith in the goddess and the mate bond.” He pulls back andContent rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

pats my back. Someone rushing down the hall catches my attention. Larisa passes us without saying a word. “Larisa, where are you going?” “Mom wants me to go get Aunt Lily.” “Is she alright?” She doesn’t answer and heads out the door. I turn to walk down the hallway. “Eli, let your mom take care of her. She probably just wants Lily to heal her.”

I relax a little at my father’s words. Larisa returns with my aunt and heads straight down the hallway. I start to pace again. Someone laughing makes me look up and Clara is standing there in a dress. Her blonde hair framing her beautiful face. “Thank you, auntie for healing her.” “You don’t have to thank me Eli. You are just what she needs but she is going to need time.” I smile and nod at my aunt. I walk over and offer Clara my hand. “Clara would like to have dinner with us.” I see a small smile on her face and my chest warms. Silas is prancing in my mind. I want to laugh, but I don’t because honestly I feel the same way. I lead her to the dining room. Uncle Neal, Rose, Micah, and Mason are waiting for us. Phoebe and Micheal are at the coven. I don’t want to overwhelm her by having her meet everyone at once. Everyone sits in the chairs around the table. I pull out the chair next to mine and Clara takes a seat. “Clara, I know you have met my mother, sister, Lily, and my father. This is Neal and Rose, Lily’s mate and daughter.” She smiles at Rose but doesn’t make eye contact with Neal. “It’s very nice to meet you both” she says.

The food is served and I try not to watch her because I don’t want her to feel uncomfortable, but I notice she doesn’t eat much. After we finish dinner, everyone says goodnight and we are the only two left in the dining room. She stands and walks around the table. She paces for a few seconds before she turns to me. “Eli, I know that you’re a good man. How could you not be surrounded by all this love and support.” I go to say something but she stops me. “Let me say this please. I know you feel the pull because I feel it too. Believe me, my wolf is losing her mind at what I’m about to say.” I stand rushing around the table. Even though I’m close to her, I still don’t touch her. “Please don’t reject me.” The look that crosses her face is utter shock. “Eli, this is not about me rejecting you. This is about you finding a mate that is worthy of an Alpha. I am not disillusioned about who or what I am.”

I reach out my hand, taking hers in mine. I’m glad when she doesn’t pull away from me. “Who and what are you, Clara?” She smiles but it doesn’t reach her eyes. “I am a rogue who isn’t pure or worthy of being a Luna to any pack.” “Can I tell you a story, Clara?” She nods and I lead her over to a chair. I sit facing her and take a deep breath. “Clara, what do you think about my mother?” She looks at me confused. “She is kind and amazing, but why are you asking me that?” “When my father met my mother she was a pregnant rogue. She had left her cheating mate and pack even though she knew she would be considered a rogue.” I take her hand again. “I want you, my fated mate and Luna. I have no idea what you have been through, but whatever it is doesn’t make you not pure. Clara, what is your full name?” The tears start to run down her cheeks and I wipe them away with my thumb. “Eli please” she says. “Clara, tell me your full name.” She takes a deep breath “Clara Josephine Merritt” is my full name. “I, Eli Daniel Thomas, accept you, Clara Josephine Merritt, as my mate and Luna.” The tears continue to flow down her cheeks. “Please don’t cry, I mean every word I just said Clara.” She smiles and this time it reaches her eyes. “I, Clara Jospehine Merritt, accept you, Eli Daniel Thomas, as my mate and Alpha.”

The minute the words leave her mouth, I feel the bond start to form. I bring her hand to my lips and kiss the back. “I promise you that I will protect you and honor you for the rest of our lives.” “Eli, I know you probably want to mate and mark.” I stop her “whenever you are ready, we will complete the bond. I don’t want you to feel rushed.” “I don’t know how I got so lucky to be blessed with you as a mate, but I will thank the goddess every day” she says. “So will I, Clara.” Silas has stayed quiet just enjoying being near our mate. I could feel his anxiety when I thought she was going to reject us. “Eli, ask her what her wolf’s name is please?” I smile “Clara, Silas my wolf, and I would like to know your wolf’s name.” “My wolf’s name is Cora and she is very excited to meet Silas.” We sit for a few minutes just enjoying being in each other’s presence. I break the silence. “I’m going to show you to your room if that’s alright.” She nods but she seems nervous. “It will be a guest room next to mine.” She relaxes and I take her hand leading her upstairs to our floor.

We reach the door and I open it. She steps inside, looking around, and when she turns back to me I see unshed tears in her eyes. “This is amazing Eli. Thank you for everything.” “You never have to thank me for taking care of you. I’ll be right next door if you need me.” I turn to leave and she calls out my name. I turn and she rushes over, going up on her tippy toes. She places a soft kiss on my cheek. “Good night Clara”, I say, before I head to my room. Despite the fact that we haven’t marked and mated, I still feel whole knowing she is here with me. After I shower and slip into sleeping pants, I slide into bed. “Eli, thank you for being a human who cares about our mate. I am grateful for the chance that the goddess has given me with you.” “No matter what we face now, Silas, we will do it with our mate by our side.” I close my eyes and fall into a peaceful sleep, dreaming of a future with my beautiful mate.