Betrayed by My Beta Mate

Chapter 62

62 Plans to Be Had

Damien POV

Desiree is a mediocre witch at best, but she is a witch just the same. She has been in love with me forever and, despite me using her, she still follows me around like she has a chance of being more than a plaything. She was once a part of a coven but she was a low-ranking member. She hated her place in the coven and when we met I made her feel like she was important. Making her feel that way allowed me to use her powers. She has been an asset in helping me keep the collective safe from other supernatural, but if I have hybrids, I won’t need her anymore.

The first time I introduced her to Richard, he tried to hide what he was, but she was still able to tell despite his efforts. I still can’t believe that little brat is part Fae. I didn’t even think they still existed. That’s one thing Desiree was useful for, detecting other supernaturals. It’s one of her strongest powers. I knew that I needed to get rid of him the day she told me what he was. I wanted Maureen from the beginning, but finding out her brat of a daughter was special just made her all the more appealing. He was so stupid to think I just let them join the collective. The plan to lead him into the woods to show he was willing to contribute to the collective was brilliant on my part.

Flashback

A knock sounds on my door and Desiree walks in, followed by Richard. He keeps his expression even, but I know he doesn’t trust me. He takes a seat in front of my desk. “Richard, how are you finding the collective?” “Everything is good, we can’t thank you enough for sparing us and allowing us to join.” “That’s the leader I am Richard. My collective is the most precious thing to me and since you’re no threat, we are glad to have you here. Now that you have settled in, I’m going to need you to contribute to the collective.” “Of course, I am glad to hunt or do whatever you need done.” I smile “wonderful, since Carter is out on a mission I would like you to join us today for a hunt” I say pointing between

Desiree and myself. I can see his apprehension but he nods. “Good, we shouldn’t be gone long. I’m sure you’ll want to get back to your mate and pup.” We all head out and we lead Richard into the forest.

As we reach an area of the forest that is dense with trees, Desiree turns to me. I nod and she turns facing Richard. I follow seeing that she has him frozen in place. The panic on his face is comical. “Damien what is this?” “This is me giving you a chance to be honest about what you are.” “I have no idea what your talking about. Release me now you evil witch”, he says to Desiree. She walks forward until she is standing in front of him. “Such a shame to end such a handsome man” she says, running her finger down his cheek. I come to stand a few feet from him. “Maybe if you were honest this wouldn’t be happening” I say but I can’t even stop myself from laughing. “That’s not true it would be happening. Your mate and daughter are mine now.” He growls and I can see his hand begin to glow. Desiree must notice it too. She pulls a syringe from her pocket and, without a second thought, she places it in his arm. As she pushes the plunger down, his screams fill the woods. After a few minutes, he looks like he hasn’t a drop of liquid left in his body. She releases the hold she has on him and his body falls to the ground.

Even I’m taken back by what she just did. She has powers but she is an average witch at best. “Desiree you want to tell me what the hell just happened.” She turns and smiles like she has a secret. “You better tell me what the f**k you just did or you can join him.” Her smile falls and she turns back into that scared little girl who wants to please me. “I visited the black magic coven. My cousin helped me with some black magic when I told him I wanted to kill some wolves. He hates your kind.” I smile “very good, now let’s get back. I have to tell Maureen the bad news and comfort her.” I can tell she isn’t happy about Maureen but she won’t ever go against me. “Damien” I hear Carter yelling my name. I turn just as he breaks through the trees. When he looks at Richard’s body I see disgust on his face. “What the hell happened?” I smile but never answer. “Desiree take care of the body” I say and lead Carter back to the territory. “Go get Maureen, I have to tell her about Richard.” “What are you” he starts to say but I cut him off. “That is none of your concern, just get her and remember your loyalty is to me.” “Of course, Damien” he says before he heads for the cottages.

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“Carter will be back tomorrow and Maureen will be here with me where she belongs. Once I have her pup she will do whatever I want her to.” “I still don’t understand why you need Maureen. I can take care of her pup till she is old enough. You know I would do anything for you, Damien.” I roll my eyes. I stand walking around my desk until I’m standing in front of her. “Desiree, you be the good girl you have always been and get me what I want.” I bend down and slam my lips on hers. I pull back “go to my room. I’ll be there is a minute.” She smiles and jumps up from the chair like I promised her more than a good f**k. Once she leaves I link Carter, “is everything going to plan?” “Yes, I will be there tomorrow with the pup and Maureen.” I cut the link and head to my room. I need to keep Desiree on board with the plan till this is all done and then I can be rid of her. She is getting on my last nerve with her bullish*t about having me.

Maureen POV

After we discuss the plan for tomorrow, we head back to the cottage. I need to hold my pup after everything that happened tonight. “Maureen, are you sure about this plan”, John says. “My cousin and I are strong but anything can happen. I can’t lose you and Penny.” I stop and turn to him. “I promise you that after tomorrow Damien and that b**ch Desiree will be dead. You will never lose me and Penny. You are stuck with us for the rest of our lives” I say as I place my hand on his cheek. I press my lips to his feeling his love and pouring all my love into this kiss. We pull apart when we are both breathless. “Just please be careful. We will be near the pack but if you need me you link me immediately.” “I will” I say taking his hand as I lead him up the stairs. As soon as I open the door, Penny is wrapped around me.

“Mama I was scared.” I scoop her up and we take her into the living room where my mother is sitting on the couch. I sit holding her on my lap. “Penny, how did you get to Nana?” She smiles “the nice man put me by a tree. He told me to think about home. I thought about my new room and toys.” I smile and kiss her forehead. “Then what happened sweetie?” “The tree opened like a door and when I went inside I

was back in my room.” I look at my mother. “I heard her yelling for me in her room.” I rushed up the stairs and there she was holding her doll. That’s when I linked you to let you know she was safe.” I squeeze her a little bit tighter. Those are her Fae gifts. The ability to use the earth and nature. I say a thank you to Richard for keeping our pup safe. John wraps his arms around the two of us. I believe in my heart that Richard sent John with the goddess’s help to protect and love us.

After we tuck Penny into bed, John and I head back downstairs. I notice that my mother has her things in a bag near the couch. “Mother, what are doing?” “Don’t get nervous, I’m not leaving the pack, just the cottage. Tomorrow, your handsome mate is going to show me to my new home and he will be moving here with you and Penny.” I smile and rush over to wrap my mother in a hug. I can’t believe all that has changed in just a couple of days. “Thank you, Judith” John says. “You don’t need to thank me. You just be a man of your word and take care of my girls.” He nods and we all get ready for bed. Not that I’ll get much sleep with what’s going to happen tomorrow.

The Next Day

“You be safe and come back to us in one piece” my mother says as she wraps me in her arms. We head for the pack yard and everyone is waiting for us. “Are you ready to do this, Maureen,” Lincoln asks. “I am more than ready.” “Before we leave I want you to be part of the pack so you can link us all, not just John.” I smile, when I become part of the pack Penny does too. “We will perform the ceremony with Judith when we return.” I smile grateful this pack has been our salvation. Neal hands me a cup with Lincoln’s blood in it. “I, Alpha Lincoln Thomas, extend you, Maureen Elizabeth Bloom, an invitation to become a member of the Nightfire pack. Please make your vow to the pack.” “I, Maureen Elizabeth Bloom, vow my loyalty to the Nightfire pack. I also vow my loyalty to Alpha Lincoln and Luna Amelia. I will keep all the pack secrets and raise our pup to do the same.” “Maureen, you and Penny are now members of the Nightfire Pack and as such, are under the protection of its Alpha, Luna, and ranked members.” I feel the connection to the pack and it’s amazing. I never expected in my life to be a pack member. I’ve been a rogue all my life but I’m glad that has changed now.

Lily steps in front of me. “Are you ready to do this?” “Yes, I trust you completely.” Once she performs the spell, we follow Carter in the direction of the collective. The others will be near but will not move in until we give them the word. When we reach the area where they will be waiting, John kisses me. I can see how torn he is to let me go ahead but I have to do this. “I promise I won’t be long.” I kiss him before I take her hand. We walk another ten minutes before we are met by one of the rogues from the collective. “Carter, your back. Damien told us to expect you with Maureen and her pup.” “Well, here we are so he doesn’t have to wait any longer.” He moves aside and I grip her hand a little tighter. Once we’re in the building, I say a prayer to the goddess that Lily’s plan works. Carter knocks and opens the door. He ushers us inside and Damien is sitting behind his desk with a sickly sweet smile on his face. “Welcome home Maureen” he says and bends down. “Welcome home Penny.”