My Mate and Brother's Betrayal

69 He Ran from Me Addison POV

I step out of the shower and pull on my favorite pair of jeans and a hunter green tank top. I pull my hair into a messy bun and leave my face bare. I coat my lips in pink lip gloss before I give myself a once over in the floor-length mirror.

"Looking good girly," Adina, my wolf, says. I smile and slip my feet into gladiator sandals. I double check my bags to make sure I have enough stuff to stay a week in Rose and Beck's pack.

I've never really visited other packs, so I'm excited to see the differences between the Black Rose and Blue Crescent. A knock on my door makes me smile. I know who it is before I pull the door open to find a smiling Logan. "So, your brother just told me that you're abandoning me for a whole week. Who the hell am I going to gossip with if you're gone that long" he says. I throw my head back and laugh.

"I'm sure you can just fill your time with training. I swear you remind me of the Grinch, but instead of your heart, your body has grown three sizes.It's Logan's turn to laugh. He really has bulked up since he formally took his title. He was never a small guy, but he is almost as big as my brother now. I'm sure some of it has to do with him training a lot more. I've tried to talk to him a couple of times about everything that happened with Bryce, but he shuts me down.

I know he says it's over and not worth mentioning, but losing your mate isn't easy no matter the reason. Even my poor mother is suffering and she hates my sperm donor. She thanks the goddess every day that he is dead. The bond between wolves is both a blessing and a curse. "Well, I'll miss you squirt." I glare at him. "What did I tell you about calling me squirt? I may be short, but I'll still kick your a** Logan."

He smiles and pulls me into a hug. "I'll text you when we get there and every day just to check smile. “Despite our rocky beginning, your brother is an amazing Alpha. I'm proud to be his Beta. Besides that pr*ck that I will not name, he was never sorry about all the pain he caused. Your brother, on the other hand, was truly sorry for what he did," he says.

For the most part, I've forgiven Reese, but it is still hard for me to accept that he betrayed my best friend. We were supposed to be sisters and raise our pups together. I'm glad she found

Beck. He treats her the way a mate should be treated. "So have you thought about the

possibility you might find your mate" he asks, and I can hear sadness in his voice. I'm not sure if it's the thought of losing me or that he doesn't have his own mate. The likelihood is it's a

combination of both.

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I pull back, offering him a reassuring smile. "We are not going to live in what ifs. No matter what happens or where I end up, we will always be friends, Logan. Hell you and Rose are my best friends. I refuse to give that up, no matter what distance is between us. Besides, I highly doubt I'll find my mate. Someday, soon, I'll make Reese have you drive me from pack to pack, so I can find my mate. Maybe you'll find your second chance on our trip."

I hate the sadness I see in his eyes, but I don't push the issue, knowing he will just shut me down. I don't want to argue before I leave. He grabs my bags and we make our way downstairs. My mother is hugging Mindy and Reese in the foyer. She smiles when she sees me on the stairs. "Hey sweetheart, I'm going to miss you" she says, pulling me into a hug. "I'm going to miss you too, mom. Are you sure you can't come just for today?"

"I'm sure, I don't want Logan to be left unsupported. Besides, a little birdie told me that there will be a formal Alpha and Luna ceremony in a couple of weeks that I have to attend. I wouldn't miss seeing Rose become what she was always meant to be" she says as her voice cracks. Rose is my mom's second daughter, no matter how things turned out. Just like she is my sister, even if she didn't end up with my brother.

We head out to the SUV and Reese and Mindy are already waiting inside. Logan puts my bag into the trunk and hugs me one more time before I slide in next to Mindy. The SUV behind us has four warriors and my unconscious pr*ck of an uncle. I wonder what the council has in store for him. I have no idea what he did but I'm sure he is just like his pathetic brother.

The drive takes two hours and my excitement builds with each mile closer to the pack. Adina is unusually quiet, but I know she is just as excited about seeing Rose. I can't wait for Adina and Zora to spend time together. A few minutes later, the warrior that's driving takes a left off the main road.

After another ten minutes, we approach a large iron gate. A guard steps up to the window and a few moments later we are driving toward a beautiful modern-looking pack house. It's mostly brick with ornate white pillars. I can see a bunch of smaller homes surrounding the pack house. They must be for families. We have a similar set-up but ours are like log cabins. They have a different number of bedrooms depending on the size of the families living in them. "Are you ready? Rose is practically jumping up and down waiting for you," Reese says, bring me out of my thoughts. I smile watching my best friend who has a little girl in her arms. Oh my goddess her pup, my neice. I throw the door open and rush toward her. I wrap my arms around the both of them. "I've missed you." "I've missed you too, Addie" Rose says. "You two act like it's been years since you've seen each other," Reese says.

I turn glaring at him. "Love, maybe you should keep your mouth shut before. your sister pummels you" Mindy says with a giggle. She moves up the steps and pulls Rose into a hug. 2/1 

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"Lily, you remember Mindy. This is her mate, Reese. This is mommy's best friend and your Auntie Addie" she says pointing to me. I fight back the tears as Lily reaches her arms out to pretty too."

The door behind Rose opens, and Beck steps out, followed by a man that is most definitely what I'd call a silver fox. Adina laughs but before I can ask what the hell that's about, Mindy rushes toward the man. "Uncle Barrett" she says as she launches herself at him. "My little Mindy. I've missed you." After a few seconds, they separate and the man smiles at me. "Uncle, this is my sister-in-law Addie and this is my mate, Reese." His eyes move from me to Reese and his expression turns cold.

Oh, f**k, he isn't happy that Mindy is mated to Reese. He closes the distance between them and extends his hand. When Reese takes it, Mindy's uncle pulls him close. "I'll accept you because my niece says you make her happy and have atoned for your wrong doings but make no mistake. If you hurt my niece, there won't be a rock you can hide under to keep yourself from my wrath" he says. A shiver runs down my spine at the cold delivery of his words.

"I love your niece, sir. I've made mistakes, but I would die before I would cause her a moment's pain. She is my everything." Mindy places her hand on her uncle's shoulder. "Alright, my dad would be proud that you offered such a threat, but it isn't necessary. We love each other. In fact, we are having our first pup." Rose and I both squeal even though I already knew. A genuine smile crosses Barrett's face, and he pulls my brother in for a hug.

I'm just about to awww when Adina starts to lose her mind as she begins to pace. The scent of orange and vanilla overwhelms me. "Mate" she says, and I start to look around. "Addie, what's wrong," Rose asks, but before I can answer the door behind her opens. The man that steps out has me practically drooling on myself. He growls and everyone looks toward him except Rose. Her eyes haven't left me. A huge smile spreads across her face, and she mouths the word sister to me.

"Mate" he growls again, moving toward me. "Mate" I say before he pulls me into his arms. He buries his head in my neck, but before I can enjoy the moment, he pulls away. His eyes are black and he looks pissed. "Why do you smell like another man?" I can tell it's his wolf speaking. F**k, he smells Logan on me. Before I can explain, he runs shifting in midair. As he

takes off through the trees, my heart feels like its been ripped in two. My mate ran from me

without letting me explain. I can feel tears start to flow down my cheeks.

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Strong arms wrap around me and I bury my face in an unfamiliar chest. "It will be alright little

go talk to him after I give him a swift kick in the a**" Barrett says, before he releases

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wrapping her arm around my shoulder.

"What's an a**hat" Lily asks, and I can't help the laugh that escapes me. Seeing Rose with her little girl has me praying that my mate will pull his head out of his a** and listen to reason. I want him to accept me, but I refuse to beg or apologize when I've done nothing wrong. Adine whimpers but she knows I'm right.