Alpha's Beta by Loralynne Summers

Author:Loralynne Summers [Summers, Loralynne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Four

Erik knew leaving Jordan hanging was a dick move. He figured Jordan deserved it for taking his virginity and then leaving him to wake alone. That he understood the various reasons Jordan would give for his stealthy exit didn’t matter. Erik was still reeling from being thrown to the wind by his father, and now Jordan had done the same thing.

The real kick to the nuts had been when Jordan bit his own arm to avoid claiming Erik.

Yes, Erik’s actions had been in part spurred on by the full moon. But that didn’t change what he’d accepted after some rather awkward conversations with Kieran regarding the mating bond. Though he’d have preferred to get to know Jordan a little bit more, when Jordan had come knocking on his door, Erik had been ready to be claimed.

So Jordan could damn well sit in the woods alone for an afternoon.

Erik’s wolf, naturally, had other opinions on the topic. Since he couldn’t shift at will, his wolf would just have to wait for the next full moon to do something about it.

Given the way Jordan was currently staring a hole through Erik as they waited for the start of this fake wedding ceremony, he clearly planned to change Erik’s mind sooner than later.

Finally Cassie arrived, led by Nick. Behind him, Erik felt Kieran tense. By necessity, Cassie had left most of them in the dark regarding her plans to thwart the council’s decree, and that included Kieran to some degree. Erik shifted slightly on his feet, preparing for whatever might come next.

He was surprised to see her wearing a traditional hooded white robe over her dress. While it was beautiful, it was definitely not her style. After all, she’d never been one to hold to tradition. When Nick helped her remove it as he ‘presented’ Cassie to Alexsandr, Erik understood her choice. Cassie wore her hair up, baring her neck. Kieran’s mark was impossible to miss.

Several people nearby gasped. From the corner of his eye, Erik saw Jordan edge forward, trying to maintain a clear path to Cassie.

Alexsandr sputtered, turning red.

“What the hell is this? What do you think you’re doing?” he demanded.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve been rude. William, would you please introduce us all to your companion? I don’t think everyone has had the chance to meet him.” Cassie kept her expression neutral, but Erik heard the note of triumph in her voice.

His dad and Kieran stepped forward.

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the North Woods, I would like to introduce to you my Alpha Heir, Kieran Kimball. Mate to Cassandra Kimball, Alpha of Stone Point, at a ceremony performed in Sandy Hollow, witnessed by members of both packs.”

Erik tensed as Nathaniel Miklas, Alexsandr’s father and the Alpha of River Run, stepped forward, echoing his son’s outrage.

“You can’t do this!” he cried.

“Actually, I can. I was given the opportunity to find for myself a suitable mate before this ceremony was to take place. Knowing that I had turned down all available Alphas and heirs, Alexsandr agreed, believing my protest to be just that—a protest.

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