Page 49 of Overcoming the Beta

“Hear me out, then I’ll move.” She sticks her breasts out.

“What?” I groan from frustration.

“I know you’re mated, but what we have is not mediocre. It’s hot. I know how to give you what the virgin can’t.” She licks her lips and rubs my cock through my jeans. I know I should push her out of the way and leave, but for some selfish reason I can’t. “You can have us both. Kate will get the title and all the perks that come with it, and I will be your mistress. The one that will give you what you want.” She removes the box from my hands dropping to her knees. She puts it on the ground next to her then unbuckles my belt. With one quick move my jeans and boxer briefs are at my ankles, and Nikki’s mouth is wrapped around my cock. I give in to the moment enjoying the way it feels having her suck my dick. I close my eyes and lean my head back as she moves my shaft in and out of her mouth.

“You like sucking my dick, don’t you?” I look down and she looks up at me as her head bobs back and forth. “You’re a fucking dirty slut, aren’t you?” I grab her hair with both of my hands and push my cock further into her mouth. I roughly move in and out of her mouth as she gags. “This what you want? To be my toy?” I pick up my speed, slamming in and out of her mouth roughly. She gags as I push my cock as far down her throat as I can. Without any warning I shoot hot cum down her throat. I make sure she drinks down every drop before I pull out of her mouth.

I back away and pull my pants back up, looking at her with distain on my face. I can’t believe I allowed her to get to me again.Is she some sort of a witch that has a spell over me?

“Mmmmm, you taste so good.” She purrs with a smile on her face. I finish dressing myself and pain knocks the wind out of me. I stand still for a moment with my eyes closed, breathing through the pain. When I open my eyes, Nikki is on her feet making her way to me. “Let me be your mistress, Ian.”

“You,” I grab her face with one hand, “are just another filthy whore. You don’t compare to my Kate, nor will you ever. You stay away from me and Kate or I will have you thrown in the dungeon. Do you understand me? Leave me the fuck alone!” I growl and snap my teeth at her. I shake her face then release it before grabbing my box and leaving the room.

I’m fucking raging. How could I let this shit happen again? I’m furious at her, but more furious at myself for allowing it to happen. I will do better, not for me, but for my angel on earth.

Chapter twenty-five

Thirty-Second Conversation

**June 2004**

Ian

Theridebacktoour territory is quiet, and the tension is thick in the air. I know Zane and Kelsey can feel it too. Kate sits on the other side of the SUV, just staring out of the window into the darkness of the night.I fucking hate this.For over two months, everything has been perfect, and we’ve been on the right track. I wish she would talk to me. She must really be angry at me for losing my cool with the prince. I couldn’t help it when I saw the sleazy bastard’s lips all over her hand. If Zane hadn’t been shouting at me to stand down through our mindlink, I would have ripped off that fucker’s head right off his shoulders. I could have easily taken him. He doesn’t train like the rest of us, never has. He is more of an observer than anything. I need to make this right with her, but how?

Kate hasn’t spoken a word to me all day. I have said nothing to her either; I don’t want to push any issues with her. We don’t exactly have the greatest track record for being at the palace together. I noticed she spent the entire day hidden away in Adam and Jessi’s house, which I can see from where we were training. The house is a large two-story home, located right next to the training grounds. So, it was easy for me to watch for her. I was hoping she would come watch me train like she does back home, or that she would walk around the palace gardens. But nothing.

After we ate lunch, I went with Adam to check on them. Walking into the living room, my heart almost leaped out of my chest when I saw Kate holding Jessi’s pup. I wanted to rush to her, but my feet stayed firmly cemented to the floor. All I could do was watch my beautiful mate holding the pup. Kate glowed and love radiated from her smile as she held the tiny pup in her arms. Alex howled in my head as I watched as the love of my life rocked, sang, and talk sweet nothings to the pup. I imagined she was holding our pup waiting for me to come home to them. She’s going to make a wonderful mother for our children. Not able to take my eyes off her, I stood quietly, observing her without saying a word or making a sound. Watching her with the pup was the highlight of my day, and I can’t wait until we have one of our own. At one point, she looked up at me with a huge smile that lit up the room. When our eyes met, her smile faded, and she glanced away from me.Fuck!

Dinner at the palace was the same way. She sat quiet and stiff next to me. If others didn’t know better, they’d think we were total strangers rather than mates. Now we’re on our way home, and I’m not too sure what kind of hell awaits me. The one thing I know for sure is that I can’t lose her… I will make this right if it’s the last thing I do on this earth. We finally pull up in front of the packhouse. I need to talk with her… alone. As Zane and Kelsey get out of the SUV, Kate reaches for the door handle.

“Please,” I beg, wrapping my hand around her forearm. She looks down at my hand, then back up into my eyes and simply nods her head. I don’t let go of her arm… I can’t let go. It’s the first physical contact I’ve had with her in hours. I’ve missed her so much. I wait for Zane and Kelsey to get their things from the back of the SUV before speaking a word.

“Kate…” I clear my throat, fearing the worst. “I’m so sorry I upset you earlier today.” I slowly scooch closer to her. Kate sits up straight, tilting her head slightly, narrowing her eyes.

“For what? What exactly are you sorry for? What did you do?” Her body stiffens as if she is bracing herself.

“I got jealous and possessive… I almost started a bunch of shit at the palace. I know how much you hate conflicts. Our history at the palace…” Kate puts her hand over my mouth.

“Shhhh… not another word,” she holds my face between the palms of her hands, looking deeply into my eyes. “Ian, babe, you didn’t do anything wrong. It was me. I was in the wrong. I should have never…” Shocked at what she is saying, I interrupt her.

“You did nothing wrong. Not a thing.” I pull her onto my lap, “I felt the way you were feeling… I knew something wasn’t right, and I ran back with Zane and Kelsey chasing me. I saw everything. His disgusting mouth on your hand… you snatching your hand away. I heard you tell him you are mated, and he still pressed forward. Why would you think you did anything wrong?” I don’t think before I speak, she has to know she did nothing wrong. Before I realize it, the words spill out of my mouth fast. Hopefully, somewhere along the way, my words form some sort of coherent sentence that gets my point across.

“I… I just…” she looks away, then back to me. “After Darren caught us… then when I touched your arm, your muscles got all tight, and I don’t want you to think that I’m a cheater.” There it is, what she’s really thinking. She sees herself as a cheater, something she despises so much. Tears swell up in her eyes.

“Please don’t cry.” I pull her into my arms and squeeze. She quickly wraps her arms around me and sobs into my neck. The damage I’ve done to this woman. I hold her, rocking her, allowing her emotions to pour out of her. She has to know the truth.

“Look at me, love.” I lift her head from my body and hold it firmly in my hands. “You did nothing wrong today or back in New York. Do you hear me? Not a fucking thing. You are so perfect. Back in New York, that was all me. A long time ago, I learned how to manipulate the mate bond. The mate bond kept you at my side, and I figured out quickly that I could do anything I wanted. I took advantage of it years ago and I tried to do it again in New York. I’m so sorry that I used the mate bond like that. In New York, you couldn’t help it. Your body did what it always has… it pulled to me because of the bond. Please, Kate, forgive me? You are not a cheater. I never want you to feel you can’t be yourself around people. You are not a cheater. That title is my burden to bear.” I fight back the tears, looking into Kate’s sad face. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and take all the trauma from her.

“Thank you, Ian.” She gulps and takes a deep breath. “I just don’t want you to doubt me.” her bottom lip quivers.

“Never have and never will. I trust you with my life.” I smile. The urge to kiss her is strong, but I don’t. I feel like that would be using the mate bond to manipulate her feelings, and I’d rather have her talk to me about her feelings. “So, you thought I was upset with you, and I thought you were upset with me?”

“Seems so.” She plays with the hem of her shirt without making eye contact with me.

“You realize that a thirty-second conversation would have cleared everything up right away?” I lift her chin with my fingers, forcing her to look at me.

“Yeah,” she squeaks out.

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