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Chapter 21 - Delilah
BryantWell, shit. Here's hoping Delilah can shock Alexander out of his PTSD attack.
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Beta's Innocent Mate Chapter 22 - Alexander
It’s like every time I think I might be able to manage to keep it together around Delilah, the universe, as Americans say, says, ‘Hold my beer’ and finds a new way to screw with me. Given what I had seen on the security footage, I'd been holding it together well. I’d even been hopeful that while I may still need time to handle in-person interactions with Delilah, we could at least talk on the phone as we used to, or somewhat like we used to. Then it all came crashing down. Delilah brought up Cesare, and it was like the rug was yanked out from under me, and I fell into the abyss of darkness. I know Delilah didn’t bring him up intentionally. From how she phrased the question, she not only doesn’t know that Lia had a boy, but she doesn’t know if Lia kept him. On the latter, we are in the same boat. After Cesare was born and I knew he couldn’t be mine, I didn’t want to know anything. I let André handle everything after that. He was the go-between and only told me what he thought was most
Beta's Innocent Mate Chapter 23 - Lia "Liar"
I growled in annoyance as I looked at the clock again. They are late. Zia Anastasia and her twit daughter were supposed to be here by now. They should have been here three days ago if you ask me. Bisnonna Ersilia had a good reason not to show up till today, but she at least showed up on time. Zia Anastasia and, most likely, that twit Domitilla are wasting time, and their stupidity will get us all in trouble. This whole plot was thrown together quickly due to Alexander’s early return from his trip. After I failed, or rather after that stupid clinic failed, to ensure I conceived Alexander’s son, we didn’t think we’d get this chance again till December next year. And now that he has found his mate, or at least it is suspected he met her, we won’t get another chance. Bisonna Ersilia clearly said we will never succeed once he completes the mate bond. I’m still pissed that he found her, and worse, it’s that little bitch Delilah Fayte. I never liked their ‘friendship.’ I had hoped I’d gotte
Beta's Innocent Mate Chapter 24 - Delilah
I worried about how he’d react to me kissing him. I didn’t want to be someone that violated his boundaries like that. And while Lucius had kissed back, it wasn’t the same. I had been ready to give up, assuming a kiss wasn’t enough to shock Alexander from his PTSD episode. Then to my surprise and delight, the kiss changed, and I knew it was Alexander kissing me. It was perfect, especially when he pulled me closer. I didn’t want it to end, but karma is a thing. So when André burst in with everyone, I could only blame karma. Persephone received karma for all the times she interrupted Crista and Alec. And now I’m getting karma because I was the one that gave Persephone karma. Or maybe it’s also Alexander’s karma. I’m not sure. I know I was annoyed that we got interrupted. I didn’t have to say anything because Isadora did enough on our behalf. Which was good because I was too embarrassed at them walking in on me in Alexander’s lap. Of course, my embarrassment quickly faded when we were in
Beta's Innocent Mate Chapter 25 - Alexander
The level of stress I’ve been under in just a handful of days is too much. Or at least it feels that way. Sometimes it feels like people expect me to ‘man up,’ which is such a bullshit line. Some of the strongest, physically and mentally, people I know are women. So, it’s bullshit that because I’m a guy, it’s somehow expected that I can and should suck it up and get over shit. My mind is still processing that Delilah is my mate and figuring out how to be in a relationship with someone whose current condition triggers my trauma. And before I can even work through that, I get more shit thrown at me. I get drugged and violated by my housekeeper, her daughter, and some old woman I don’t know, and like the rotten cherry on this shit sundae, it may all involve the source of my issues. The only positive thing that has happened was that rant felt like I got a lot off my chest. And the hug helped, as pathetic as that may sound. I already said I missed her hugs and that Delilah gives great hug
Beta's Innocent Mate Chapter 26 - Delilah
I considered pointing out that Alexander could have borrowed clothes from Darren. After all, Darren and André have shared clothes in the past, which meant Alexander would fit in Darren’s clothes too. Plus, Darren’s wardrobe would be less… well, less André. Yet, I didn’t say anything since he seemed set to borrow clothes from André. Who was I to argue with what he was comfortable with? Especially with results like this. I recognized the shirt. I’ve seen André wear it when he is expected to be more business-like and less loud in his wardrobe. André may never want to hear this, but it looked better on Alexander. The blue always made André’s eyes and especially the blue streak in his hair more prominent. However, it does the same for Alexander’s blue eyes and goes well with his blonde hair. The fitted cut highlighted Alexander’s muscles. And I will never complain about that. I rather enjoy Alexander’s physique. I would and should complain about him calling me out about checking him out.
Beta's Innocent Mate Chapter 27 - Alexander
Delilah’s hug helped, but only to a point. I don’t think anything could chase away the anxiety in the pit of my stomach. Seeing Cesare was hard enough, but at least he was innocent. Seeing Lia, however, is a different thing altogether. I had already lost interest in her before she told me she was pregnant, but the pregnancy and the fallout of it have made me truly disgusted by her. I’d expected to be triggered when I finally stepped in behind Delilah. Or I should say triggered by how I have been about Delilah’s pregnancy, so sucked into darkness and feeling paralyzed. However, this was a different reaction. I didn’t feel panic when I saw her. I felt rage, pure, unfettered rage. It wasn’t just the rage of two-plus years of repressed anger boiling to the surface. That was there, oh was that there. But this rage was more because Lucius was pissed too. Lia did what she always does, talked without thinking. And this time, Lia ran her mouth about Delilah, and neither I nor my wolf would le
Beta's Innocent Mate Chapter 28 - Delilah
I’m not going to lie to you. I felt satisfied watching Alexander break Liar’s nose as he stood up for me and claimed me as his. We know we are mates, and a few people know that fact. And while we’ve indirectly acknowledged we are mates, this was different. This was him claiming me to someone outside the family. It was more than just claiming me as his mate. He made it clear that we had a future. He wouldn’t have called me the next Beta female if he didn’t believe we could and would make this work. And that indirect affirmation made my heart swell with joy. I was confused by how he left paternity and, in general, the background of my condition so ambiguous. I mean, he was accurate that I carry the future leaders of Madonie. They are the Alpha heirs. But he didn’t specify that, and I could only assume he did that to ensure she didn’t know I was the surrogate of the Alpha heirs. He’s been more worried that this attack against him was in some way related to the heirs I carry. And we have
Beta's Innocent Mate Chapter 29 - Alexander
At least it made sense why André was panicking. He knew basic first aid and had a prisoner, a packmate, who had gone into cardiac arrest while under his alpha command. My cousin can be sensitive, so he saw this as his fault. It’s not. Darren was right. This is on the witch. And since Katrina was already on her way here, she knew who the witch was, and it won’t be pretty. I’m not heartless, so I do feel bad for Domitilla. She and her mother never really came off as the plotting types. Lia always had that vibe that she was the kind of person that would do whatever it took to achieve her goals. And I don’t know why or how I ignored that even to get laid. It’s not like I lacked options or that it was all that great. Even if Lia had been willing to try things others hadn’t, it wasn’t worth it. I need to stop thinking about the past and focus on the present. We have an out-of-control witch working with Lia’s family in whatever their goals against me are. I can’t imagine what their endga
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