The Mate He Hates

Amanda’s POV

With terrified eyes, I looked at Beta Matthew, confused by what he had just done. My heart pounded in my chest as I watched Beta Matthew and Alpha Edward glaring at each other with eyes filled with anger. Fear gripped me, and I had to get down from the bed as I watched them exchanging daggering glares.

“If you were not my beta and friend, I would have taught you a lesson,” Alpha Edward growled, and I gulped in fear.

“I told you she is my mate. Why do you still go after her?” Beta Matthew spat angrily, obviously not bothered by Alpha Edward’s scary look.

“She is my wife!” Alpha Edward declared possessively.

“A marriage that was based on lies and deceit. You forced her into marrying you,” Beta Matthew sneered.

Alpha Edward groaned and clenched both fists. I could see that he was fuming with rage and was doing his best to control it.

“Stay away from her, Alpha Edward. I have told you that she is my mate, and soon I will prove her innocence,” Beta Matthew warned with no atom of fear in him. Turning towards me, he held my hand and led me out of the room.

Still holding my hand, he led me into his room, closed the door, and released my hand.

Confused and worried, I glanced at him as he went over to the bar, took out a bottle of whiskey, and filled two glasses before handing one glass to me.

“How was my acting skill?” he smirked, and I raised a brow. “You…”

He chuckled and shook his head. “I believe I did well,” he smirked and sat on the couch. “What? Why do you look stunned? Are you so impressed with my acting skills that you are left dumbfounded?” he teased while I just remained silent. I couldn’t believe all that was an act from him, a dangerous act at that.

“I would have been a great actor, but unfortunately, I am called to serve these people,” he sighed and sipped his drink. As I stared at him, I was confused and curious about why he made such a risky move, a move that could have endangered his life.

“That was a risky move, Beta Matthew. You endangered your life,” I murmured. I didn’t want him to get into any sort of trouble for my sake.

He lifted a brow at me. “Were you worried about me?” he asked, but I didn’t respond. “You don’t have to be scared. I know Alpha Edward and the things he can do, so don’t worry about me. And the reason I did what I did is that I needed to convince Alpha Edward that we were mates. If I didn’t act this possessive of you, he would think I was lying. I hope you understand?”

I frowned. “But that was risky,” I murmured and heard him chuckle. “Don’t worry about me. Have a seat. I have something to discuss with you,” he gestured, and I sat on one of the empty sofas.

“My men came with information,” his words piqued my curiosity.

“What is it?”

“When you met Elisa’s dead body, she was alone, right?” he asked, and I nodded.

“Which is not supposed to be. Elisa was with three of her friends. They were helping her get dressed, and suddenly, she got a call and told them to leave the room and give her some privacy. She didn’t tell the ladies the person she wanted to speak to. I believe after the ladies left, that’s when the killer came into the room, and perhaps he had a heated argument with her, and that led to him killing her,” Beta Matthew explained, and my mouth was left open.

“I got this information from one of Elisa’s friends, but she doesn’t know who was meeting with Elisa because Elisa didn’t tell them,” he explained further, and I sighed.

“Do you think it’s Elisa’s boyfriend?” I asked, and Beta Matthew remained silent for a moment before he shrugged. “I don’t know yet, but I believe we are so close to unmasking the killer and proving your innocence,” he assured me, and my heart fluttered. It was heartwarming to know that I wasn’t alone in my plight, but I had someone like Beta Matthew willing to help me.

“Thank you. I can’t thank you enough,” I was tearing up. “Thank you so much,” I sobbed.

“Stop crying. Now is not the time to cry. Wipe off your tears,” he urged, and I obeyed by nodding my head and cleaning my face.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“Are you hungry?” he asked, and I nodded.

“Dinner will be brought soon,” he assured me, and I smiled. “Thank you.”

“You are welcome,” he responded and returned to his drink.

As we sat in silence, I glanced at him, wondering why he was doing all this. Why would he help me without gaining anything in return? Just a few moments ago, he put his life in danger just for my sake, something not everyone could do.

As I glanced at him, I thought of a way to pay him back, at least to show him how grateful I am, but I realized I had nothing to offer him except for one thing.

“Do you have a mate or a girlfriend?” My words got his attention, and he looked up at me. “Unfortunately, I haven’t met my mate, and secondly, I am too busy to have a girlfriend,” he responded, and I hummed.

“Why do you ask?”

“Nothing,” I responded, but he gave me a suspicious look, and I had to look away.

Soon, the meal arrived, and he asked me to eat. According to him, he wasn’t hungry.

“You will have to spend the night here,” he announced, and I shifted my gaze from the food and looked at him. “We have to make it look real. I believe Alpha Edward will call for you, and once the maid tells him you are with me, he will have no doubt that we are mates,” he explained further. I nodded and returned to my food, but a silly thought came into my head.

I knew he had done a lot for me, and I had to show him my gratitude, and the only way I could do that was to offer myself to him. At first, I kicked against the idea, but then I realized him asking me to spend the night in his room could mean he also wanted the same thing but didn’t want to say it.

Sucking in a deep breath, I left the food and stood on my feet. I approached him and stood before him and noticed him glance at me. “Is there something wrong?” he asked, confused about why I was standing before him.

“I want to show my gratitude to you for all you have been doing for me,” I whispered, and he raised a brow, confused by my words.

Swallowing nervously, I took another step closer to him and sat on his lap, my eyes locking with his. “I’m willing to offer my body to you, Beta Matthew. You can have me for the night.” Gosh, I sounded like a slut.