Beyond Fate

Stay away

(Mitchell’s pov)

I took off my blood stained shirt feeling my anger rise again at the sight seeing those females attack Alisha like that, one of which was her soon to be sister in law. I wanted to kill someone. Alisha should never have been treated that way. She deserved only happiness and love. I would make sure those women would pay for what they had done and Nathan was going to keep that female of his in check or I would.

My bedroom door burst open slamming into the wall behind it with an almighty crack.

“ What the hell was that earlier?” Nathan stood in the doorway in a fighting stance ready to attack. I turned my back to him, disposing of my shirt before turning back to him.

“ I could ask you the same thing you know it was Kelly and her gang that attacked Alisha” I wasn’t playing games with this arsehole, I knew everything now and it was taking everything in me not to charge at him.

“ I’m not talking about that, I'm talking about your scent being all over my mate” I scoffed not believing my ears he wasn’t bothered about his mate being beaten to a pulp he was only bothered that I had been around his mate. I was stunned he remembered he had a mate then.

“I don’t think that’s any of your business since you’ve declared Kelly as your mate” I said folding my arms over my chest enjoying the fact I was pissing this arsehole off.

“ I can smell her scent in here Mitch, what the f**k is going on?” I shook my head disgusted by the very sight of Nathan now. I didn’t think my opinion of him could get any lower at this point but he was still proving me wrong he only cared that another male was close to his fated mate not that she had ended up at the hospital because of his chosen b***h.

“ She spent the night here” I smiled, wanting to see the look on his face and to see his mind wondering what we might have done in here all night. Nathan predictably launched himself at me roaring. My back hit the wardrobe with such force it shattered. His hands went around my throat baring his cains at me. I just laughed at him before I launched him off me back to the other side of the room causing a dent in the wall.

“Alisha is mine Mitch, MINE!!!” He roared ready to pounce again. His wolf was fighting him for control and he was struggling against him.

“ not until you do right by her, I meant what I said nate don’t f*****g touch her again. I won’t let you use her anymore unless you're ready to accept her as your mate the right way” I declared, it was the only way he was ever getting near her again the thought of him actually doing that tore me up inside slightly. He didn’t deserve Alisha; he couldn't have her.

“ so concerned about the mateship of one omega” he scoffed “ you know were not the first mates to have problems” Nathan said smugly like he was winning a prize.

“ you say that like you had an argument, your f*****g using her while you parade your b***h around the pack” I spat at him my wolf coming to the surface thinking about all the things Alisha had told me last night. Nathan had been an awful mate to her from day one taking only what he wanted and offering her nothing. It made me sick she had gone through all of it alone.

“ we have complicated mate ships throughout the whole pack why else would the blocks exist? '' Nathan argued, why would he mention that awful place? Did he plan on still putting Alisha there? She told me about his and Kelly’s visit to the hospital and their plans to send her there. Over my dead body I will kill him if he even tried.

“ well maybe things need to change.... besides none of them are the packs Beta your lifestyle sets an example for the entire pack” he still thought he could do what he wanted and get away with it he was no Beta.

“ don’t bullshit me mitch I know exactly what your doing ordering me away from Alisha just so you can get your own claws into her” he shouted rage radiating off him and his eyes kept turning amber.

“ I’m being her friend she deserves to be happy your supposed to make her happy, to cherish her not use her for your own pleasure then throw her to the wolves the second your done” I roared ready to kill him the room was shaking with the sound of my anger how could he be given something so perfect and treat her like she was nothing he couldn’t even understand what he was doing wrong.

Nathan’s smug look made my anger even worse and I was losing control “ oh yea your such a good friend aren’t you, the great alpha so selfless running in with your usual hero bullshit......don’t think I don’t see it” nathan pointed at me edging closer making my stance change incase he attacked.

“ see what?” I growled.

“ I’ve seen the way you look at her, everyone sees it, you haven’t looked at a female that way since rose”

“ your crossing the line now..... beta” I gritted my teeth my wolf was fighting for control now. Nathan smirked knowing he was pushing my buttons but the i***t had a death wish, he honestly thought pushing me like this was gonna go his way.

“ you won’t have her Mitch she’s mine she only wants me, Lucas learned that the hard way, you think keeping us apart will work but she’ll come to me she craves my touch... MINE” he growled he was losing it, he thought Alisha would go crawling back to him, no he expected it and it was obvious he never had any intention of being a real mate to her. I was on the brink, it was taking everything in me not to rip him apart yet the son of b***h carried on talking oblivious of how close he was to death.

“ it must kill you to want a female who only wants me…. now you know what it’s like to live in your shadow” he glared at me, I could feel my claws extending.

Nathan suddenly grinned evilly “ you wanna know how good it feels to be buried inside her tight little p...” I snapped. I don't know what came over me but I saw red. I needed to wipe the arrogant smile off his smug face for even thinking he could speak about Alisha like that.

I launched myself at him, throwing him to the ground and just started punching him over and over till all I saw was blood on his disgusting face. I'd moved so fast he didn’t even have time to react. He could do nothing while I threw punch after punch with no one to stop me, my wolf begged for blood, he wanted to tear Nathan apart limb from limb. It took everything in me not to swipe my claws across his throat ending his pathetic life. By the time I could bring myself to stop I was panting in anger.

“ don’t ever speak that way about her again, you don’t deserve to breathe the same air as her, you are an unworthy mate” I roared in his face.

“ can’t handle that there’s a female that wants me and not you hey brother? she won’t fall all over you like the rest, she’s bound to me” he coughed spitting blood on my carpet never taking the smile from his blood soaked teeth, he was choking on his own blood his face now covered in wounds, his one eye already swallen shut but he wouldn’t stop smiling at me, as far as he was concerned he’d won.

I allowed him this one victory. He thought Alisha would go crawling to him, he had no idea she wanted to break the bond completely, his arrogance wouldn’t allow him to see he’d already lost her. only the mate bond kept her bound to him he could of had her mind, body and sole once but he’d already lost two now I would take the third from him.

“ your wrong nate I only want to see Alisha happy with her mate it’s what she wants” I lied “even if it is to an unworthy s**t like you, so when your ready to be the mate she deserves I’ll be happy to lift the ban but until then stay the f**k away from her” I released his neck shoving his head back against the floor, it was the truth I only wanted to see alisha happy but being with her mate didn’t make her happy, he may have control of her body but he made her hate herself after. I’d seen how broken she was last night he was destroying her.

He’d told her she was unworthy of love that made me hate him more than anything he was the one unworthy of her, Alisha wanted to be free of him and I vowed to help her do that then she would have a chance to find a mate worthy of her, one that saw just how special she was.

Alisha deserved to be treated like a queen and I wouldn’t let Nathan near her, he’d had his chance and thrown it away for some unworthy she wolf that whored her way through half the pack like a piece of meat while his back was turned. I may have been away a few years but I knew Kelly she’d do anything for power moving up the ladder. I knew it was only a matter of time before she’d try something with me, nate couldn’t see he was a stepping stone, she hadn’t been interested till he’d had a chance at claiming the Beta title, little did Kelly know Beta female was as high as she was ever going to get. I knew her tricks and I wanted none of them, Alisha on the other hand, I wasn’t going to deny the feeling in the pit of my stomach that was telling me despite forming a fond friendship with Alisha I’d wanted to be the one to make her happy. I hated that Nathan could see that.

I sighed not understanding Nathan’s logic how could he have been so stupid “ why are you doing this Nathan, she’s a good woman she could make you so happy yet you stay with Kelly who makes you miserable most of the time”

“ You don’t understand what it’s like man your mate was perfect a born Luna, Alisha is despised by the pack and she’s an omega” Nathan cringed pulling himself into a sitting position wiping his bloody face on his ruined shirt.

“ she didn’t hurt rose nate she saved my child, rose died because I wasn’t there to protect her from those bastard rouges, the pack needs to stop blaming Alisha” I would make sure of it if it was the last thing I do. Why hadn’t he done more to protect her.

“ It doesn't change the fact that she’s an omega” he stated and my anger rose again at the sight of him how could he put so much on her rank.

“ what happened to you man you used to believe in the mate bond completely, it doesn’t matter their status they are a gift from the moon goddess and should be cherished” those were his words once besides Alisha is a beta blood. Nathan sat on the floor running his hands through his blonde hair that was now turning pink from the blood. I tried to find it in myself to feel any remorse for what I’d done just now but I couldn’t. I wanted him to suffer the way he’d let Alisha suffer.

“ I don’t know what to do, I want my mate but I love Kelly I have to be loyal to her” I growled again he was too far gone if he wanted Kelly he should do right by Alisha and break the mate bond. He was a selfish arshole only thinking of himself and I wasn’t falling for his pity party.

“ what about Alisha she’s your mate, what kind of loyalty have you given her in the past four years you use her for your own pleasures and leave her for your girlfriend to torture the rest of the time it’s despicable nathan” nate had tears in his eyes he knew what he was doing was wrong but he had not intention of stopping. He’d keep using Alisha for his carnal need and abandon her to the bullies the next moment I would stop this now if it was the last thing I’d do. I was offering him his last chance to be a real mate to Alisha and yet again he was throwing it away,acting like he was having some internal battle over the situation he had made up his mind years ago, he made me sick. I was ashamed to call him my pack member let alone my Beta . I couldn’t look at him any more I turned my back to him seething.

“ you know my terms Nathan when your ready to ditch Kelly and be a true mate to Alisha you have my blessing but until then stay the f**k away from her” it was a lie I knew he’d never see sense I would make sure he never went near Alisha again, I wouldn’t abandon her, I would make sure she was happy.

Nathan sighed picking himself up off the floor limping to the door to leave defeated. He couldn't refuse me. I was his alpha, my word was law. As he reached the door he stopped, he obviously wanted to get one final word in but I was done with his snide comments before he could say anything I spoke again.

“ oh and be sure to remind your female and her friends to be in my office in an hour to receive their punishments for their latest beating of your mate” I hadn’t forgotten about that either those she wolfs would pay, clearly Nathan had been protecting them up until now, using his position to give them free reign. enough was enough it was time to shorten the leash on my Beta if he was going to abuse his position for his she wolf.

“ In future I suggest you get control of your female, your position in the pack isn’t going to save Kelly or her followers from punishment anymore if any of you go near Alisha again there will be severe consequences” he won’t protect Alisha but I damn sure will. Alisha had received her last beating she was ever going to have.

“ yes alpha” and with that he was gone I collapsed on my bed thinking of his words how dare he suggest my motives were less than honourable towards Alisha she was my friend, yes she was a beautiful woman no one could deny that, most of the males in the pack looked longingly at her it was only her position and the lies that stopped them from acting on their lust for her.

As I sat there I kept thinking about Nathan’s words. I hated that he could see right through me and my feelings towards Alisha. I’d be lying if I hadn’t thought about having her in my bed more than once recently. I’d imagined her writhing beneath me screaming my name. My clock stirred just at the thought right now.

“f**k!!” My erection pressed against my jeans, fine. I admit it, I wanted her. But that had been before I knew she had a mate, the mate of one of my so-called friends. My intentions had been entirely honourable when I’d ordered Nathan to stay away from her.

She deserved better than to be his side piece; he should worship the ground she walks on. Nathan was a fool Alisha was perfection she had saved rose three years ago gotten her to safety rose had died needlessly of infection that was no ones fault and Alisha had selflessly raised our pup in my absence shown her love and devotion when I had been consumed by my grief what kind of friend was I if I couldn’t offer her support now. Nathan was wrong. I wanted to protect Alisha because she was my friend and I’d protect her when he refused to. I got up and headed to the bathroom. I needed a shower to wash the blood off me after my brawl with Nate ignoring the pit in my stomach that maybe there was more truth in his words than I wanted. Why couldn’t it be me that made her happy, why couldn’t I be the one to give her the love she deserved.

( Alisha pov )

The dreaded day has finally arrived….

I looked at my reflection in the mirror feeling like a princess. My new bridesmaid dress that matched all the others hugged my body perfectly flowing around me when I moved, the slit up the leg made my legs look even longer than usual, along with the heels I’d bravely decided on for today they were high and I had no idea how Jasmine could walk around in heels like this full time but I was going to brave it just this once. My hair was styled up into an extravagant updo with plaits placed in selected parts along with a few pieces of baby’s breath to finish the look off my makeup was beautiful yet subtle to match the light colour of my dress I wasn’t really a makeup person and Tammy had orders to keep everyone accept the family and bridesmaids out until the ceremony so I couldn’t ask Jasmine to help me. I’d taken extra care with my makeup today and it was worth it. I don't think I’d ever felt more beautiful but all that was diminished by the sound of cackling in one of the other rooms along with the sinking feeling in my stomach.

My big brother I adored was mating the female that had tricked him into spending his life with her by getting pregnant. Ok I was being a b***h but give me a break in an hour I was going to have to watch Johnny tie himself to a woman who only a couple of days ago had beaten me to within an inch of my life along with my fellow bridesmaids. Today wasn’t going to be awkward at all. Note the sarcasm.

My wounds hadn’t been anything major. I had fully healed now and back to my fighting strength. Mom had made me stay in bed the entire time just to be sure I would be fine for today. I hadn’t seen anything of Mitchell since he had taken me home after the hospital but he had been checking in on how I was. I had heard through Johnny that Tammy and the others had spent the night in the cells and were on omega duties until further notice. I'd felt the need to apologise to Johnny, after all having his mate being punished like that was going to be embarrassing for him too. He had told me that Tammy needed to take responsibility for her actions and we had left it at that. I didn't want to make things worse than they already were. After all nothing would change the fact that Tammy would be my sister In law by the end of the day. I felt bile rise in my throat at that thought alone.

Things had been a little awkward this morning to say the least. I did make an effort to go into the bridal suite but as soon as I had stepped in the room had gone quiet, I expected a lot of snide remarks and digs but everyone looked at me like a bomb that might go off at any moment. all the girls seemed to now be scared to look in my direction, between Kelly’s nose job I gave her and our alpha swooping in to save me the other day they haven't bugged me, other than to give me the odd evil glares when they think I’m not looking but still I decided the bridal suit was not the place I wanted to be this morning. so I’d avoided it even choosing to do my own hair and makeup,not because I was scared of those bitches but more out of safety for them, any more scowls and I’d rearranged their faces like I had Kelly’s, she was another one I was yet to see I hadn’t seen the damage myself but mom had witnessed Nathan taking a whaling Kelly to the hospital with a broken nose that was bent out of shape it would no doubt have to been re straightened I felt great satisfaction thinking about Kelly having to be put through more pain before she could heal I could almost hear the satisfying crack the doctor would have made when straightening her nose. It hurt like a b***h when they did that but I didn’t feel an ounce of remorse. The nut job had it coming and worse.

A knock at the door interrupted my train of thought and Johnny stood in the doorway of my suite. We were staying in a huge cottage that was more like a mansion. Tammy had insisted that the wedding be this place she had seen online claiming the scenery was perfect for her wedding…. Yea because it wasn’t like we lived in the middle of a beautiful undisturbed forest with endless possibilities for an equally beautiful wedding venue. Oh that’s right we did.

Instead princess Tammy had us drive two hours away where we had a view that looked exactly the same as… oh wait a forest. Though I had to admit the place we were staying in was like nothing I’d ever experienced before. We even had our own indoor swimming pool. The suite I was staying in was three times the size of my room back home.

Everything was beautiful natural oak wood with white furniture including the super king size bed complete with pure white Egyptian Cotton sheets. It was like sleeping in a cloud last night. I had never been more comfortable in my life… except the night I’d slept in Mitchell’s arms.

Johnny had insisted on this room for me and even got into a fight with Tammy over it after she tried to put me in one of the cabins the other guests were staying in. I was grateful I always had my brother in my corner.

He looked so handsome today, his navy blue three piece armani suit sculpted around his broad frame perfectly covering most of his tattoos and almost making him look sophisticated there was only the tiny hint of his tattooed body poking out just above his shirt collar on his neck which was in keeping with his edgedy look. He wasn’t a clean cut, suite wearing kind of guy and I loved that about him, he never hid who he really was no matter where he was, not that Tammy hadn’t tried to get him in suites more often in the past, though I'll say this for the girl, She may be complete psycho but she knew fashion. Johnny had his blonde hair shaved at the sides close to his head with the top still long and style into a subtle mohawk it wasn’t a look a lot of men could pull off well but my brother always somehow looked dangerous and sweet all at once.

“ wow sis you…look… beautiful” Johnny stuttered gaping at me making me smile, my big brother had never shied away from telling me I was beautiful he wasn’t one of those brothers who felt like he should find his sister gross he only ever made me feel as special as I knew I was to him.

“ you don’t look so bad yourself bro” I said with a smile, going to him he wrapped me in a hug squeezing me tight to him.

“ how are you feeling?” I whispered in his ear, this would probably be the only time I got to talk to him before he was lost to his new wife and adoring public. I felt Johnny tense and his grip on me squeezed me a little tighter.

“ Can I have an easier question?” I closed my eyes sighing into his shoulder wishing against all hope something would change what was about to happen today. I pulled back seeing the sadness in his eyes only for a brief second before it was gone.

“ you're all crooked,” I began fiddling with his tie that matched the colour of my dress perfectly, changing the topic to lighter things, warning him not to get drunk. Nothing ruined a wedding like a groom that could hold himself up straight. I fiddled with his already perfect tie tucking it back into his waistcoat like a mom sending her child off to school for the first time not looking up to meet his eyes until he stroked my cheek wiping away a tear that had managed to escape. I looked up at him seeing the tenderness in his matching brown eyes.

“ don’t worry about your stupid big brother sis, I’ll be ok, you just focus on finding your happiness” he smiled genuinely at me this time rubbing my shoulders. My thoughts went straight to the trainwreck the other day. Giving in to Nathan made me feel sick to my stomach. I hated him for manipulating me that way and I hated myself more for being so weak letting him think he had more power over me than he did.

Despite my disgust at myself for giving in to my despicable mate I surprisingly wasn’t sorry that Mitchell had found out. I was happy to have finally unloaded everything, he hadn’t pushed me, he could have all he’d need was to use his alpha command but he hadn’t and that had meant everything to me. He had just sat there comforting me while I had spilled everything to him.

I felt like a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders knowing I finally had someone in my corner that knew everything. I’ll admit the whole experience telling Mitchell made me think about things differently. I’d been thinking hard about telling my family the truth too. I was so sick of the secrets and what I was even doing covering up the awful things Nathan and Kelly had done to me.

They had been my worst tormentors for years yet I had always kept quiet for fear of being the one that was shamed. I had decided yesterday that I would tell them the truth once this wedding fiasco was over. I hated the lies. I didn’t want to bring it up now though, today was going to be hard enough on Johnny and my parents without me piling on, my brother needed my support today not my problems plus I wanted to ask Mitchell if he would be there when I told them. I wasn’t really sure why, just that he was my friend, my alpha and I just felt at ease around him lately… among other things.