Claimed by His Beta

By Marie Medina

Luke accompanied his Alpha to the fae court to do his job, nothing more. Since his mate’s death, he’s been fine with a few nights of solace here and there. He’s never needed anything more than that.

But his gaze keeps drifting to one fae in particular—Dane, the best friend of his Alpha’s newly found mate. When he finds out a human hurt Dane years ago, his protective instincts rise and refuse to be calmed. Protective feelings soon turn possessive as he learns more about the beautiful fae. Dane’s more than willing to come to his bed, but Luke wants more than that. Far, far more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Evernight Publishing
• Release date: Mar 6, 2019
• ISBN: 9781773399089

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Copyright© 2019 Marie Medina

ISBN: 978-1-77339-908-9

Cover Artist: Jay Aheer

Editor: Karyn White

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This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

DEDICATION

For everyone who believes in second chances.

CLAIMED BY HIS BETA

Wolves in the Fae Court, 2

Marie Medina

Copyright © 2019

Chapter One

Luke fought the desire to leave his Alpha’s side as they strolled through the silk-clad crowd with the king. He’d been brought to the fae court to do a job for Gregor, not to find someone to warm his bed. He frowned as he thought about just how cold his bed had been recently, how big and empty it had felt since his mate Sabina’s death two years ago. He glanced to Gregor once more. He’s right. Sabina would be sad, maybe even angry, to see me alone the rest of my life.

His gaze roamed the courtyard and found Dane again. The beautiful blond fae drew him like no other had since Sabina, even though they hadn’t even spoken to each other yet. It made Luke wonder if, this time, he might find more than a single night of comfort with someone. Luke cast his eyes down when Dane looked up. He’d already been caught staring more than once, and by more than one person.

He’s Jared’s best friend. Once Gregor and Jared are mated, Dane will be around all the time. I won’t be able to hide my attraction to him. I can’t even hide it now. He looked over to Dane yet again. He’s so beautiful. He must have admirers, even if he is shy, as the king said.

Luke cut his gaze over when Gregor cleared his throat. Yes, my Alpha? he asked.

You said you wish to speak for yourself instead of letting others play matchmaker. Go do it. That’s an order, Gregor said, pointing over to Dane.

You don’t require my services for a while? Luke asked.

Gregor rolled his eyes. Stop talking like that. You’ve been doing it ever since we arrived. If I wanted to hear someone talk as if he’s from another century, I’d have brought Vadik instead.

Luke smiled a moment, wondering what the fae here would think of the large, brutish Beta who was always armed and patrolled their pack lands like a warrior from another time. I have a duty, best performed at your side, just as Vadik is doing his duty best by watching over our pack, Luke said. And we’re in a royal court. I’m trying to act appropriately.

Yes, you do have a duty. Obeying me. Gregor stepped closer. March over there and introduce yourself. As my mate’s closest friend, Dane will be an honored guest of ours. Often, I would think. The Alpha smiled. You two should be well acquainted.

Luke turned slightly toward King Asmund, who was making a point of looking the other way and pretending not to hear them. So alert to everything around him yet so polite. Not sure our pack is ready for the cunning subtlety of the fae just yet. But he shook that thought off and nodded. Whatever my Alpha wishes, Luke said, earning another eye roll from Gregor.

Luke’s heart beat faster as he made his way through the crowd that had gathered to watch The Hunt, an old fae ritual that had been resurrected to commemorate Gregor and Jared’s mating. Luke still didn’t completely understand the game Gregor and Jared were playing with each other, but at least it would be over soon.

When Luke was only a few feet away from Dane, the blond man turned toward him, a faint smile on his face as he leaned against the palace wall. The exterior of the palace consisted of sparkling gray stones, with blue slate on the roof. Purple vines unlike any Luke had ever seen before twined all over the building, and they seemed to sparkle at times as well. The beautiful backdrop only made Dane even more attractive. Luke’s throat constricted as he closed the distance between them. Dane? he said quietly, feeling as if the noise of the crowd was already fading away as he approached the spot where Dane stood alone.

Yes, Dane said as he pushed away from the wall.

I’m Luke, Gregor’s Beta.

Dane smiled, his green eyes so bright they seemed to almost glow. I know. I’ve seen you patrolling.

Luke struggled for words, settling on saying, Gregor and the king thought we should meet.

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