“Why?” I said, tears welling in my eyes. “Why would you do that to me?”
“It has to be done. I’m only telling you so that you can protect your heart,” he said.
“You’re a damn asshole,” I said. “You all are!”
I looked over at the others. Their heads were bowed. No one had the nerve to even look at me. I felt duped and ashamed. Why did they have sex with me? Why did Grant come into the bathroom and finger me?
I tried to pull away from his knot, but it locked me in place. I wanted to be anywhere else but here.
I wanted out.
Chapter 14
Grant
Isteppedofftheboat, taking in the bright sun and morning breeze.
I took it all in as I stood on the beach of Howl’s Edge. It was like I had never left the place.
The familiar statue of the giant wolf holding a black flag in his mouth greeted us. I smelled the amazing fresh air and took in the sight of the beautiful palm trees surrounding the island.
My heart was heavy as I looked back at the boat.
Tiana wouldn’t allow us to touch her anymore.
It was time to drop her off to her new pack right away before her body went into shock from her heat.
She stood on the beach in her bare feet and wrinkled dress. She had streaks of mascara down her face from crying all night on the boat. The only person she let near her was Tony and sometimes Wesley. She had a connection with Tony that I’d never understand. I was the one who saw her first. I shook my head, annoyed at myself. I was about to give her away, so I needed to stick to my word as leader alpha of this pack.
“What have you got there, sir?” said a voice. I turned, seeing a group of security betas who patrolled the shore approaching us.
“This is my pack and an omega,” I said. Sam and Wesley came up to stand on either side of me. Tony was carrying Tiana in his arms, standing off to the side, watching what was going on. The beta pulled out a clipboard and a pen. He looked at all of us, studying the way Tiana clung to Tony.
“Pack name?” he said, his eyes scrolling down a list of names on his paper. I hated security here, but I knew it was necessary.
“Frostcrown,” I answered.
“Your pack isn’t registered with an omega. Unfortunately, we’ll need to take this omega in for custody so she’s not taken advantage of,” he said, scratching his large orange mustache.
“She’s not ours. I’m taking her to a different pack who made an offer for her,” I said.
“And what pack is that?”
“The Lustfur Pack.”
The beta’s eyes instantly widened, and he set his clipboard down.
“Alright, looks like everything is in order then,” he said hastily. Then he turned to Tiana. “Good luck. If anything goes south with your new pack, don’t hesitate to reach out.” He handed her a card, and she took it without a word.
The beta security guards walked down the shore to harass another group of people.
“You sure this is the right choice, boss?” asked Sam, as he tightened his bandana in frustration. I knew all the men were upset with me. Especially Sam since he was the first to mate with her and take her virginity.
“I stick to my word with the other packs,” I said. “I’ll lose all respect and my side of the deal.”
We walked across the beach.
It seemed more barren, empty, and lifeless now. I barely spotted any females around here. There were lots more boats and construction now on the island. We passed by giant palm trees, and I plucked a date from one of them, chewing on one as I walked.