The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 124

JUNIPER

We spent hours eating and chatting and drinking in celebration of the new roles of the pack. Usually this part was done as a big party with the entire pack to celebrate their new alpha, but I enjoyed the intimacy of the small group.

“It’s a little weird to think that these boys are running this pack now,” Alpha Williams said. “The stories I could tell about them when they were younger.”

onversation, but with a few drinks in my system, it came naturally.

jah. I’m no longer the alpha,” he said with an easy smile. “And I’m not sure what kind of

before my parents died. I just thought it would be nice to talk to someone who knew her. She worked for you for years. Surely there’s something you can tell me.”

that the party mood had died as I brought up the topic of my deceased m

Sorry, kiddo,” Elijah said. “I’m sure there’s someone in the pack who knew her better than me. I can ask around and set you up with someone, if y

sank into Asher’s side as disappointment flus

I just didn’t know what.

ay up too late tonight. Tomorrow is going to be an exciting day.”

on’t think Heline likes you.

oined the pack. I didn’t know what to say. It was one thing to think that the former luna was cold with everyone, but if Kalli thought she was being especially cold to m

ding up his cup.

etic smile before dragging Winston away.

acting me from my concerns about Heline.

tand what was going on. Axel and Asher grabbed my arms at the same time to keep me steady.

okay,” I tried to insist.

t made it obvious he didn’t believe me.

ur brother I’m not that drunk.”

,” Asher said.

ting at the table. “What about you? Are you on their side, too?”

eyes, knowing it was three against one. “Fine. Let’s just go to bed then.” I started walking away with Asher and Axel still clinging to my arms. I paused, realizing Ethan wasn’t following. I looked over my should

rowned. “We’ve been over the plan about a hundred times. You know it backwards and forwards now. Take it easy for tonight and just relax.”

“I’ll be up soon. I promise.”

o prepare for tomorrow, I linked him. I felt his turmoil stirring as he sat there. Part of him still bl

to be sure we haven’t missed anything for tomorrow. Go to bed. I’ll only be a few minutes.

ld see him before I fell asleep tonigh

y toothbrush as Axel and Asher prepared the room. The pack house didn’t have proper accommodation for someone with three mates, so we were assigned two different guest rooms with queen-si

t it was time to sleep, Axel took the blankets and pillows from their room and started setting up a makeshift bed

e door when Asher asked, “Where are you going?”

to my toothbrush.

id.

se than I ever felt at the school.

mind,” Asher said.

nly going down the hall. I’ll be fine for a few minutes.” I didn’t back down, knowing I didn’t need a babysitter for this small ta

inutes, I hope you know we’re going to come looking for you,” Axel said.

him, brushing off the comment. I did my best to walk in a straight line as I left. The alcohol was still flooding my system, making the floor seem wobbly. I was almost

d Heline.

Elijah asked. He was exasperated, which seemed unlike him.

er home!”

as about.

do that. She’s Ethan’s mate.”

expose them.

ere I have to see your love child every day.”

n’t care. I can’t do this, Elijah. I don’t want to keep your big secret anymore.”

I thought we were past this. We have been good for so long.”

love me or do you just keep me around as a trophy?”

ove you.”

fair. That was different

r.”

anymore. I flipped around the corner where I saw Elijah and Heline stan

wanted him to say it out loud.

Heline shut her

nversation,” he said.

hen,” I said. “Who are the two of you talking about? My mother, right?”

d probably talk about this somewhere else.”

aving.” Heline tried to walk away, but Elijah grabbed her arm.

lease don’t leave like this.”

lear to me over twenty years ago when you had an affair.” She ripped her arm out of his grip and stormed down the stairs.

and both of them placed a hand on my back protectively.

ont of me in a whole new light. Elijah looked nothing like me. I must’ve

Alpha Williams is my father