The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 149

JUNIPER

My eyes snapped open at the smallest whimper. I slid out of bed, tucking my feet into the pair of slippers I left at the side of my bed. It was starting to become a habit to wake up in the middle of the night, so I left my slippers where they’d be easy to access.

Before I slipped out of the room, I glanced back at Axel, who was sound asleep in my bed. The first few nights here, Nathan’s screams jolted the twins and me awake. However, the last couple of nights, he only whimpered in his sleep. My body still woke to the smallest sound. I had become more in tune with my mate, ready to rush to Nathan’s side to sooth his nightmares.

e was trying to look strong, but I wished he’d just give in. He didn’t want me to act like a babysitter, but he didn’t understand it wasn’t like that. He was my mate, and I loved him. I would do whatever it took to make him smile, which was why I hadn’t

athan’s door open, an

lled.

I wanted to help him piece himself back together, knowing that when it mattered he’d return the favor.

room, knowing I’d only worry him if I woke up in his bed again. Before I went back to my bed, I went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. As I passed the window, I saw a flash of red outside, piquing my interest. I went to take another look, but I jumped when a voice spoke behind me.

“Nathan

wever, as soon as I realized it was just Axel, I relaxed. “Yeah. You can go back to bed. I’ll be there soon.” I looked out the window again, but there was nothing there. I rubbed my eyes, wondering if I was starting

to take on Nathan’s burden alone,” Axel said, lingering behind me. He wasn’t going to leave until I went back

pot on my shirt from spilling my water. “It would be easier if he’d stop pretending to be okay.”

you had been through the same thing, then—”

you want to help him. You want to help all of us, and you’re always worrying about everyone else. Nathan sees that, and he doesn’t want to add more to your plate. You

re difficult, especially when I was alone.

into Axel’s chest. Everything felt a bit easier with him wrapped around me.

You don’t have to take on his burden alone.”

anything alone ever again.

***

ELIJAH

week as principal of CUW, and I didn’t understand how. The school was in worse shape than I had expected, and when I solved one issue, two more popped up. I knew it’d be work to fix everything Anthony and Charles did, but I wasn’t afraid of work. The duty of an alpha was never ending, but this was different.

er. Just like every other phone call, her voicemail popped up, and I hung up.

er. She was done with me, which meant I had to move on. I understood why everyone said you didn’t know what you had until it was gone. I never fully appreciated the work Heline did for me, and I knew if she was still by my side, my new gig wouldn’t have been as painful.

heard from Winston, she was on some island, figuring out what to do with her new life. He wouldn’t say anythin

that it was more than just speculations. It was inevitable.

hough. There was too much work to do to fix the school, and I had nothing of importance in the apartment I had rented.

ate. I was sure the only reason Winston still spoke to me was because he was so new at being the alpha.

ntire lives.

e everything was okay, but I was hyper aware of the strange presence.

ead to toe swung at me again, but this time I swiped at him with my claws, digging into his side. He stumbled back, gripping his side. He clearly underestimated my abilities, relying on a surprise attack to overwhelm me.

mpty parking lot.

the car to stabilize myself. I took a breath to clear my head, and when I looked up, prepared for an attack, I found the parking lot empty once again.