The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 20
ETHAN
As soon as I saw Juniper’s name on the piece of paper, I knew Principal Clandestine was up to no good. I told him I’d handle the situation with Juniper, and he ignored my wishes. He wasn’t taking my authority here seriously, and I had to change that. If Beta Burrell didn’t think I was capable of handling rumors at a college, how was I expected to take over the family responsibilities?
On top of that, I promised Juniper I’d protect her from the school. I felt my promise breaking.
r to the principal’s office immediately. I didn’t want Juniper to meet with Charles without me. I didn’t trust him after our last conversation. However, I couldn’t cut my class short just to protect Juniper, and I was sure the principal was banking on me fin
wer play on his end.
erly listen anyway.
o write your papers, and I expect better quality from you. Class dismissed.”
didn’t want to let her down.
te to move right towards the door.
tionist stood up, trying to get in my way. “He’s i
acks, not slowing my pace for a moment.
down now!
enough, Charles.”
alpha insulting Juniper, and my
shake. He may have had the energy of an alpha, but I had the mega-beta energy coursing through my veins.
old to my will.
t with my reputation and the proper words, most people
e had this meeting in the first place,” I said.
l talk to you when I’m done with him,” I ordered.
body flinched, and she scurried out of
ntion back to Charles.
r me around.”
as nothing a pack leader should be.
lves, but this is my school.”
Beta Burrell’s authority.”
sn’t manipulating you with her body.”
claws started to emerge, digging into the pristine wood. My eyes were level with the principal’s as I leaned forward. “Are you implying that I would let someone manipulate me
bobbed up and down. “I just needed to be sure. You’re still young.”
I snarled.
d the room, and my fury boiled my blood.
you go after her again, I will make sure your position here gets replaced. If you insult me again, I will make sure you lose more than your family’s legacy. Do you understand?”
ar away from me as possible, but I refused to let him.
ear the words. Do you understand
d.
er and make sure she was okay.
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JUNIPER
eft me feeling small. It was one thing for my classmates to think so poorly of me, but it was completely different hearing an authority figure suggesting the same things.
out of nowhere…
d his beta energy was nothing like I had ever felt before. It was suffocating and overpowering…
ting…
en I needed someone to stick up for me.
.
did just that.
y reaffirm the principal’s suspicions. As much as I appreciated Ethan bursting in like that, I wished he hadn’t. It was only going to cause issues for both of us.
ind me.
because I didn’t know if I wanted to yell at him or hug him, and it was too confusing.
voice closer now.
ignored him, unsure of w
my arm and pulled me to a stop. “Juniper. You can’t just run away the moment things get too difficult.
e him. “I can do wh
r.
he principal.” Ethan’s own anger burned, and his werewolf strength flooded the air.
of this man. He acted like I needed him. “You’
e you talking about?”
pal Clandestine. He accused me of sleeping with you to clear my name. That’s the rumor I’m trying to eliminate, but because you insist on trying to protect me, now you look suspicious.” I shouldn’t have been angry. Ethan was just trying to help clear my name. No one ha
uation and let everyone tear you down for something you didn’t do?” he growled.
ybe
elp you, and I meant that.”
to let me go.
my eyes. “Why are you so afraid of letting someone protect yo
everyone dies or leaves!” My eyes widened, realizing how dramatic that sounded. I didn’t even know why t
” Ethan said.
”
is scent filled my nose, and my body relaxed against his touch. “Why don’t you let me decide what kind of risks I’m willing to take?”