Filed To Story: Their Bullied and Broken Mate by Teri Petry
Arriving at our room, it was empty. I went into the bathroom to see if he had gotten my note, and he had. Where was he then? Going back into our room, I plopped on the sofa and wondered why he wasn’t there like I asked. I started to call him, and that’s when our door burst open. “I’m sorry, I know I’m late. I promise it was something important I had to finish though. I’m all yours now.” he yelled. I sat up and stared at him blankly. “What was so important that it couldn’t wait. I know dinner isn’t here yet, but I needed this time with you Maddix.” I said coldly.
His demeanor fully shifted, and I felt an anger come from him that I hadn’t felt before. “Babe, I know we haven’t had much time, but I am also a new Alpha. I have many, many duties to care for. You knew this when you accepted your Luna position and became my wife. I am not avoiding you, and it angers me that you feel that I am. I am spread pretty thin, but I always try to make time for you and Willow. I may have not been present much lately, until late, but I have had some pretty heavy things to deal with. Did you know we have young she-wolves in our pack being abused and raped by a group of young men? Did you know that I had to execute one of them today? He raped Alette’s friend, Micah, and he raped Willow’s birth mother. Our daughter is a product of rape, Riley. I have been trying to organize something where we can investigate what is happening here. I have been on the phone most of the day with the Royal Council, Jason and other surrounding packs to see if it’s an issue there too. I’m sorry I was 5 fucking minutes late for our dinner date, but sometimes serious matters are going to make me late.” he said. His anger started to disappear, but I could still feel his anxiety. I got off the sofa and lost my attitude.
I sat beside my mate and started to rub his back. He lifted his head from his hands and looked up at me. His crystal blue eyes always seemed to pierce my soul, and I instantly melted into his gaze. “I’m sorry you are dealing with hard stuff like this, Maddix. We are supposed to be a team. You should have told me. I don’t know what is going on unless I see it or someone informs me of it, and no one ever informed me of the rape situation. Especially where our daughter was concerned. I’m not weak, I can handle it. Let me help, please,” I begged him. He shook his head, and said, “I don’t know how deep this goes. I don’t know if it was just him, or a whole group. I don’t know if it’s just happening here at Blood Moon. Until I find out more, I would rather you stay far away from this. I’m sorry, I just can’t risk something happening to you. I was almost ready to even make my sisters come home until I figured this out, but apparently, Adelina found what appeared to just be her mate. The other two hadn’t been around him, but Asteria could smell him on Addie. Addie said Asteria had just mentioned she smelled a male wolf on her clothes. She didn’t react as if he was also her mate. She said that need be, she could have him stay with them. His father is the current Alpha of Northern Sun, Phoenix’s birth mom’s pack.” he explained. I understood where he was coming from, but it didn’t make it sting any less. It made me feel like he thought I couldn’t protect myself or help him. I knew that wasn’t what he was saying, but it still felt that way. “Wait, wouldn’t that make Phoenix and this guy related?” I asked. Maddix shook his head, and explained that Phoenix’s granddad was a Beta. The Alpha that was in charge back then had long retired, and the Alpha in charge now had challenged the former Alpha’s kid, and won. So it wasn’t possible for them to be related. I let out a sigh of relief, and was thankful that at least one good thing is coming from this shit storm.
Left out and Anxious
*ALETTE POV*
It’s finally the weekend. School has kicked my ass this week. I am ready to let loose and party a little bit. It’s been too long. I think the last time I actually let loose and had a good time was that day at the beach. Sure, it didn’t turn out that great in the end, but it was fun while it lasted. Growing up an Alpha’s daughter with older brothers isn’t the most fun thing in the world, and sometimes feels suffocating.
My sisters are alright with it, because let’s face it, their interests are boring. To me at least. Me, I am far from OK with it. This weekend is the last chance for unguarded fun before dad’s deal ends. I should have pushed for longer, but I knew it wasn’t going to happen. Me, Jamie, Ashley and Mary are in my room getting ready for the party.
Asteria is in the shower, and Addie is downstairs being an asshole. She isn’t going with us, because she doesn’t feel right going now that she has found her mate. Asteria and I met him a couple of days ago, and he is definitely not mine or Asteria’s mate. Addie gets this one all her own. In my eyes, he is not attractive, and he smells weird. He seems nice enough though. As long as he is good to my sister, that is all that matters. He needs to realize that the three of us have a unique bond, and Asteria and I will know if she isn’t happy or being mistreated. Asteria may be the most meek of the three of us, but she is deadly when pissed.
I yelled for Asteria to hurry. I promised Josh that we would be there close to 9pm. I wasn’t sure how far a drive it would be, and it was already 7:45pm. She clumsily ran out of the bathroom and said she would be ready in 30 minutes. I sat in front of Ashley, and she curled my long hair into beautiful waves. I finished applying my make-up and went into my closet to pick up something to wear.
I wasn’t sure about the setting, so I settled for a pair of black ripped skinny jeans, and a black and gray oversize sweater. I slipped on a pair of my favorite boots, and grabbed a jacket just in case. I decided on my small black cross body bag, and a pair of silver hoop earrings. The look was kind of edgy, but it was my favorite outfit. I wanted to feel like me for a change.
Right on time, Asteria popped back into my room. She had on a dark red maxi dress with long sleeves and a scooped neck. Her makeup was natural, and her long dark hair was pulled up into a high ponytail. Her black flats and simple gold jewelry finished the look off. The look screamed comfort and simplicity. Just like Asteria.
Once we were all ready, it was 8:30pm. We piled into the SUV that Maddix had sent, and I jumped into the passenger seat. Ashley was nominated as designated driver, and the rest took their places in the back. I input the address into the GPS system, and we sped out of the driveway. Since I was in the passenger seat, I connected my phone to the bluetooth. I went to my favorite playlist, and hit play. Sober by TOOL, blared through the speakers. TOOL was Asteria’s favorite band, and she sang at the top of her lungs to the song. I loved hearing her sing, because she was amazing at it. I was more talented in the dancing department, and Adelina was a naturally talented fighter.
Just a little after 9pm, we pulled down the dirt road leading to a giant cabin in the forest. My wolf, Alaska, was on edge and I couldn’t understand why. Asteria leaned forward and said that her wolf, Akira, was also pacing and whining. I could tell she was really nervous and told her it was going to be fine. She nodded her head and when we got out of the car she stood close to me. Walking in the cabin, we noticed there were a lot more guys than there were girls, and the girls that were in attendance weren’t too friendly. They didn’t even try making eye contact with us, and honestly, most looked like they were already blitzed. If they were, I wondered how long or what they had been drinking.
As a wolf, it took a lot to get us to the point of being blitzed. I looked around for a familiar face, but there was none to be found. A young guy with shaggy blonde hair approached us and asked who we were looking for. I told him Josh’s name, and a smirk spread across his face. “Ah, the fresh meat,” he said, and I suddenly felt uneasy. What did he mean by that? Fresh meat.
Asteria’s eyes started to dart around the room, before I saw her nose start to sniff the air. Oh no…
“Mate. Alette, my mate, is here. He smells of burning wood and pumpkin pie. Can you smell it?” she says. I shook my head and started to help her try and find him. It definitely didn’t take too long. A tall, ginger-haired guy following Josh stopped in his tracks when he came out of the kitchen. His and Asteria’s eyes met, and it was all over. She didn’t hold back like she normally would, and she ran and jumped into his arms. His lips crashed on hers and her legs tightened around his waist.
Guess it’s just me and the others tonight. I turned to look at my friends, and they were gone. Already mingling with the other guests there. So, I guess it was just me, and…. Josh. “Hey beautiful. I am so glad you girls made it. Looks like your sister found her mate. He is the Beta of Northern Sun’s kid. So, future Beta. I thought you and your sisters would share a mate since you’re triplets,” he said. I shook my head and replied, “No, it doesn’t always work like that. It’s rare, but sometimes the Goddess has other plans.”
He gave that sexy smirk of his and wrapped his arm around me. “Good, I was hoping to have you to myself tonight,” he said. My wolf suddenly started to panic, and I asked her what was wrong with her. “I don’t know, something just doesn’t feel right. I get very bad vibes from this place, and him,” she said. I assured her I would be careful, and I had my mace in my bag if I needed it.
New Book: Returned To Make Them Pay
On her wedding anniversary, Alicia is drugged and stumbles into the wrong room—straight into the arms of the powerful Caden Ward, a man rumored never to touch women. Their night of passion shocks even him, especially when he discovers she’s still a virgin after two years of marriage to Joshua Yates.