The Beta’s Obsession

A Heartfelt Conversation

Brielle's POV

I was engulfed talking to friends from visiting packs. It was rare for us to see each other, so I had to make the best of it while we were all here.

As kids, we spent so much time together playing because we would tag along with our parents when they had meetings and gatherings, but as the years went by and we grew, we became busy with our affairs.

We saw each other less and less.

I missed my friends. They weren't like the idiots I see every day here. Don't get me wrong, my dad has always been strict with our pack, and bullying is looked down upon. Everyone is really nice, but there are exceptions, like Lorie and her friends or Bryant and his buddies.

I'm glad my brothers are taking over. Dad has been so busy, and I don't blame him. He works not only with our pack and takes care of us but is also one of the main guys the king relies on to help solve cases with other creatures.

I was sitting at the table next to Autumn and her brother Mateo. They were Alpha Hunter and Luna Abigail's kids. In front of me was my little brother Brandon, with my cousins, Mandy and Elizabeth. They are Uncle Brandon's kids. Next to them were my brothers, Xavier and Alexander, among other friends.

You could say our table was overcrowded with the elite of the packs. We were either the alpha's kids or the beta's kids.

I felt at home with them. Despite rumors that most alpha kids are snobs, we knew better. We knew the importance of being polite and getting work done. But, I was different. Something in me said I was different. I feel it. I just... don't know what. And it makes me feel insecure.

I looked to the side as we laughed and talked, and I cringed to see Lorie's eyes on me. She was throwing daggers my way, making my wolf growl. I clenched my jaw, and tried to calm my wolf. It was as if my parents and brothers had sensed it.

I felt a hand tap my shoulder, making me look up. "Brie, come with me, honey." I hear Mom say, making me skip a beat.

Mom led me to a room where Dad was sitting. My brother followed soon after, making me puzzled.

"What's going on?" I ask as Mom gestures for me to sit.

"That's what I'd like to know. Brie, I've been informed of a few mishaps recently. I know Mom and I have been away a few days, but you know I'm here for you. Your brothers are here for you, and so is Eli. Why haven't you told us you were having issues in school?" Dad says, trying to calm his wolf as he looks at me with fisted hands.

I looked at Mom, who seemed concerned, and my brothers, who looked mad as hell.

"Guys, I know you worry. But I'm fine. I can handle it. Lorie is no threat to"

"Lorie?" my brother, Xavier, blurts out, punching the arm of his chair.

"I told that b***h to back off. I swear I'll make her pay for this," he says as he stands up.

"Relax, brother. She's got a surprise coming." my brother Alex says, grabbing my brother's hand and making him sit.

"Brie, you can't hold these things from us. You're our daughter. The alpha's daughter, whether Lorie wants to or not, must learn to respect you." Dad says, sounding bothered.

"Dad, mom... brothers. I can assure you I will not let her bully me. And it's not that I can't stand up for myself. I'm not afraid of what she can do to me... I'm afraid of losing control and hurting her. You know Sienna. She will not stop if I let her out. She already has it against Lorie as it is. Lorie is childish and weak. She can boast all she wants; I know who I am. I don't need to prove it to her."

"Sweetheart, it's not about proving it to her. It's about the fact that she's disrespecting you. And disrespecting you means she is disrespecting our family. I'm afraid Lorie will have to suffer consequences from now on. We were too kind before because her parents kept begging us to give her another chance. After all, she was still a kid, but she's eighteen now, just like you. She's an adult, and because of it, she will have to watch herself because we have rules in this pack, and every member knows to follow them to a tee." Mom adds, making me look at her intently.

"I'm aware I'm not a kid either. Just let me handle my business, okay?" I knew I had more to say, and I wanted to let them know I would no longer tolerate her abuse, but a heavenly scent hit my nose, and I knew who was coming... Eli.

His beautiful scent hit my nose, making me lose focus. My eyes darkened, raising my dad's brow.

"Are you ok, sweetheart?" Dad asks, making me bite my bottom lip.

This is not the time for them to find out, but if Eli is making his way over here, I am going to lose it, and all havoc will break loose.

"I. I'm fine. Can I go?" I hesitated, trying to play it cool.

A faint knock is heard, and I knew it had to be him.

"Come in," Dad says, and my heart begins to race as I hear the doorknob slowly turn.

My eyes widen, and I bite my bottom lip as I look toward the door.

Eli wore his dark suit with a light blue button-up. His hair was slicked back nicely, giving him the perfect supermodel look.

"Alpha Alarick, Luna Livie." he greets politely, standing by the door with his head bowed.

Then he turns to the boys and does the same to them, "Good evening, Alpha Alexander, Alpha Xavier." he says, vowing and looking toward the floor.

"Please, come in, son." my dad says as he leans back on the chair; my brothers stand and turn toward him, giving him a murderous look.

Oh no, did they find out he and I are mates? Could they've noticed he and I were alone in that room? Goddess, help... I just got my mate. I don't want to lose him so fast.

I close my eyes, shrinking into my chair. I close my eyes and beg Mother Gaia to open her ground and swallow me whole.