The Alpha and the Mistake

Dean (Ryder)

"Hey, Dean," my mate said cheerfully when she came down from her room. "I totally didn't expect you." Surprised by her change, I didn't know what to say at first.

"Um, yeah. I wanted to talk to you, but you left before I could."

Her mother shook her head and smiled at me. "Typical Brook."

Finally, my mate's real name. I had asked around during the dinner yesterday, but no one knew it. They all called her Missy.

"Always on the go," Brook's mom continued. "Mike tells me all the time how she never seems to stay still."

I stiffened at my cousin's name. Was she for real?

"Dean, is it?" Brook's mom asked, but didn't wait for an answer. "You are the alpha's guest, right? How are you settling in? How did you meet Brook? Did Mike introduce you? He's such a sweet boy, taking time out of his day to make sure Brook feels at home."

Brook groaned with embarrassment, covering her face and I smiled. I decided to ignore the part about Mike and answer the only question I could. "Mike introduced us, and we have Science together."

The beta and Brook looked at each other. The glance was uncomfortable and nervous. Clearly, her mom had no clue what was going on. Now the million-dollar question was why? Why didn't the beta protect my mate? Anger flood through me and my heart raced. The wolf wanted out and make him pay for his failure. I clenched my fists and tried to calm down. Couldn't lose it now.

the beta said. "Why don't we let them talk about whatever it is they

Science. Can you believe it? This early?

mate. "I'll get us some popcorn and take care of these two." He placed one hand on Brook's shoulder and another one on mine. His grip tightened on my arm. I had to bite my tongue to keep from pushing it off. As an alpha, his act

in his place was for

rules. Tell him, Harry. He's not supposed to be

is she talking

when you joined in. No bruises on her

"Are you for real?"

her chest as she continued to glare at me. "Of course, I'm for real. Even if I'm a mistake, I'm still

beat on her as long as he follows the rules, so what? Her mother

closer to him, my anger getting the better of me. Brook stepped between us and she slapped me. Again. For a human, she hit

she glared at me and her hands

her everything would be all right. Instead, I stood there and let her say what she needed

growling at me. "I don't know what you're playing at, and I don't care. Please, go away and

Brook left before I could utter a word. It seemed I'd have to tie her to

won't you leave her alone?" The

wolf shine through my eyes. "Why aren't you protecting her? She's your mate's

his son. What do you care anyway? You're set