The Bigger Better Beta

BRYDON

BRYDON'S POV

I crashed into the window, breaking it as I transformed into my wolf form. Running into the woods close to the school.

Rihanna was beautiful, far more beautiful than Shelly, I'll admit.

I loved Rihanna, moon goddess knows I do, I remembered the first time we met, she was just a normal human girl who loved the library, I was the pompous bad boy.

I recognized the fact that she was my mate, so I tried to get close to her, but like every other cliche story, she ignored me at first, thinking I was the typical bad boy, but I just couldn't give up there, I used every chance I could to attend the library, always seeking a chance to get her there. At first she was so uncomfortable by my stalking that she began to find other places to read.

But I wasn't going to ever give up. She tried her best to hide, but the mere fact I was a werewolf coupled with the fact she was my mate meant that I could sniff her out everywhere she went.

Like a moth to a flame, I couldn't not stop following her and she could never hide from me.

It continued like that till she eventually gave up trying to run away from me.

So I offered her a deal, I wouldn't stalk her in the day, if she gave me a night out.

It worked and we finally went on our first date. And just like that, it went on and on. I agreed not to stalk her in the day, and I got to take her out in the night.

After sometime, we both forgot about the stupid deal and she was always looking forward to meeting me both during the day and night time. And just like that, she became mine till we called it official.

I was glad I didn't give up or my name wasnt Brydon d**k Dastardly, future beta of the Crimson Gremlin pack.

Yes, I was a werewolf but Rihanna didn't know that. It took all I had not to expose the secret, not wanting to freak her out. I was planning on telling her soon after her 20th birthday, I knew by then, the effects of the mate bond would have developed fully, making it harder for her to not want me. But all my plans went into turmoil when I saw Shelly in class today.

Shelly was the Alpha's daughter, meaning she had Alpha blood , and like my father, beta of the Crimson Gremlin pack, we had no choice but to obey those of Alpha blood, meaning whatever Shelly says we had no choice to obey.

Although, we could fight against it, but ever since Shelly returned, her alpha tone seemed stronger, making it impossible for me to resist her commands.

It meant that something had either happened to her father or her father was dead.

I so much wanted to stand and follow Rihanna to the back of the class, but Shelly had ordered me not to. Even when she was stroking my member under the table, I couldn't resist. She even ordered me to touch her there, but I couldn't resist too. Fingering her under the table during lectures. The same went with when we were in the Gym, I wanted to protect her but, it was impossible to disobey your alpha for a bond that hadn't even matured yet. Much less one with a human. An alpha had the power to command another to do something, so long as it wasn't full s*x.

At the Gym, I was really scared for my mate, I knew you don't slap an Alpha and get away with it.

So when Shelly ordered me to get out of the room, I was genuinely scared for her. But what I didn't understand was the second aura coming out of the room.

Shelly said it was her wolf but I didn't understand how her wolf could grow that strong.

All I knew was that hanging out with Rihanna was very dangerous, with the potential upcoming war and the unrest in the Wolfen society she told me about, then it was very dangerous for Rihanna, if the danger wasn't from Shelly herself, then it was the people coming after the supernaturals. And I had to do what I did, I had to reject her.

Hopefully, everything turns out from the best and I knew for a fact that she was human. Although she still never told me much of her past. I would travel to the Crimson Gremlin pack and would not have her distract me.

When the war is over, I would immediately come back to find her. No matter how long it takes, she is and will always be my mate, given to me by the moon goddess. This was nothing but a temporary rejection in order to protect her.

Goodbye Riri for now, but know this, know that I will always love you.

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RIHANNAH'S POV

It's been two days since Brydon broke up with me, I was a bit better but wasn't all that good.

The only reason I did feel better was because of Mary's positive energy. Truly I was grateful to the universe for sending her my way.

I tried reaching Brydon, but it always went straight to voicemail. After sometime, he had sent only one bloody text.

I never loved you, It's f*****g over between us Rihanna. Now f*****g move on!

I was shocked. It confirmed my fears about whatever happened in the gym. He had promised to explain, but he didn't even leave me with any explanation, dumping me like I was nothing.

My heart ached tightly and I rolled back on the bed in an attempt to quench the pain but it still hurt badly.

Brydon had been my everything, hell, i had even given up my virginity to him, he had promised me heaven and Earth, and I knew he meant every single word he said. What I didn't understand was why he left me.

"Hey, I know I'm not supposed to remind you, but he was a jerk for breaking up with you, you know? Mary said.

"Thanks Mary", I replied.

That day, Mary had noticed my saddened figure. She had bugged me that evening about what exactly was wrong and I had eventually broken down on her laps crying. She had been taken care of me throughout the evening. Going as far as preparing our favourite food, even though I was the one supposed to prepare it.

Mary took the plate of Mac and cheese, I had managed to eat some but not everything because I didn't have appetite, I had only eaten because Mary was a worry wart. I didn't want her to worry too much about me.

Mary slightly nodded. "If I see him, I'll give him one of my deadly takedowns." She said in a comedic attempt to cheer me up.

I chuckled a bit. Mary's positive nature was really helpful.

"I knew Brydon was strong, even I couldn't beat him, he seemed to have some crazy reflexes that reminded me of my family, but a fight between her and Brydon was something I wouldn't mind watching."

"No for real, I'll make sure to go for his little bal-"

Mary didn't finish because she was interrupted by my phone's ringtone which I ignored.

"You gonna answer that," Mary asked.

I looked at the phone ringing just by the bedside, I wasn't in the mood to answer it, it was most likely the coach of the Judo club checking whether I would still be coming for the tournament. We had a major tournament on Friday and I had to cancel, ever since then, he had been begging me to change my mind.

"No, I'll just pick up later."

Mary nodded, she took the plate from my bed. Walked closer to me before placing a light kiss on my forehead.

I smiled a bit.

"You good now?" She asked with pursed lips, I noticed the eyebags in her eyes.

Mary was in her third year writing her professional exams and I knew for a fact that college professionals were stressful, and awakening Mary's maternal instincts at this point wasn't exactly good for her. I knew I had been quite selfish of recent, but now I knew i just had to put on my big girl pants and move on from this.

Yeah, I thanked her also.

I watched the retreating figure of Mary leaving my room.

Again my phone vibrated and this time I decided to pick it up.

Angrily shouting at the person at the other end.

"I told you coach, I can't-"

I started but stopped immediately when I heard a different voice on the other end.

"Dad?" I asked.

"Grandfather wants you home Rihanna, Lucinda's dead."