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AUSTIN. Everything around me happened so fast after Lexi arrived. While Dad calmed down, Mom didn’t. In just a matter of minutes, I was not allowed to see David for the rest of the night, and I was cast out of my own bedroom so Lexi and David could stay there. I didn’t even get to take anything, not even a pair of boxers, but it didn’t matter. I wasn’t complaining. They would stay for the night, and I was sure I had clothes in the basement in the laundry area. The important thing was that they were still here. And having her in my room meant Randall, the man she came in with here, would not have access to her. I also decided to take the room in front of that, and I planned to keep my door open the whole night. Aside from that, Jace placed him in the visitor’s building near the warrior’s center, so there was really no way he would be allowed inside the packhouse at night. An hour after Lexi arrived, I was still sitting with Dad in the Alpha’s office. Jace and Tyler had left us
AUSTIN. After my conversation with my parents, I continued with my routine. I tried to shove off any thoughts of Lexi and David. But after I made sure all reports were turned over and necessary instructions were discussed with my team, I called it a night. Marshall offered his company if I needed one, but I declined. I knew he meant well, but with Lexi and David leaving tomorrow, I was hoping I could get to talk with her and see David a bit more. I walked on my way home, contemplating how I would approach Lexi or if I would knock on her door. The streets were empty, and the night wind was so cold that it brought chills down my spine. I was comfortable with the cold and never bothered with it until now. Probably because I knew that was how my heart felt at the moment. Alone and cold. I knew I did this to myself, but even if I kept saying I regretted all the actions I took in the past, there was no use for them anymore. I needed to move on and do better. But I had no idea how.
AUSTIN. I was delighted when Lexi confirmed that she needed my help to ease the pain in her breasts. My hormones surged, and I wanted to keep the momentum by showing her how good I was at handling David. Perhaps I could also have a chance to get laid tonight. “Can I hold him?” I asked. I almost grabbed David, but I remembered Mom telling me to surrender all rights to Lexi at the moment so she could feel she still had David. I smiled at her, but she was just looking at me with a poker face. So, I guess I was not allowed to do it. “It’s okay. I understand. I just thought I’d try.” I added. “Go ahead. Maybe he will fall asleep fast.” She said, and my brows hiked up. I didn’t say anything more, and I turned around to take David. His face lit up, dropping the bottle as he beamed at me, and excitement brewed within me. Lexi could see how I was doing so well and how much David liked me. “There you are, little furball. Daddy missed you today.” I said in a hushed tone as I slowly tur
AUSTIN. We stayed quiet while our son drank from her nipple with the milk I was dropping on it. By the time David fell asleep, his little hand was already curled around Lexi’s finger. I had also moved and sat beside her, my arm resting on the backrest of the couch, just a few inches from her shoulders, while I still held the bottle with my other hand. We might look like one perfect family from the outside, but Lexi wasn’t talking and was just looking at David. If I asked her a question, she would just answer but would never start a conversation anymore. As much as I wanted to talk more, I just kept quiet and let her enjoy her quiet time with him. I also took the time to look at her. She lost weight. Her cheeks were shallower, and her eyes looked tired. Of course, she just gave birth, and after the tricks I pulled, she probably was not able to sleep or eat at all. Yeah, what the fuck was I thinking at that time? But if I didn’t do that, would I have this moment? Probably not. S
AUSTIN. “Suck my breast, Austin,” Lexi said out of nowhere. Earlier, when she let me into the room, I was excited, and thoughts of getting laid were my main motivation. But after witnessing her struggle to pacify and breastfeed David, I couldn’t find myself having the same enthusiasm for the idea of sucking her boobs. Don’t get me wrong. I would still do it — in a heartbeat! However, I felt fucking guilty, knowing I might enjoy it while she was in miserable pain. “I had no idea how to do it.” I blurted out. Lexi chuckled softly before she began laughing, but there was no sound coming out of her throat. I just knew it because her body was shaking and bumping against mine. “What?” I asked. “If those words came from anyone, I might believe them, but not you.” She was still laughing, and I couldn’t help but smile. She was sarcastic with that remark, but it was fun to see her let loose for a while. “Come here and suck them, Austin, before I totally lose my mind. And just so you are
AUSTIN.After my conversation with Dad and after I fixed my office, I went back to the packhouse for breakfast. I still hadn’t made up my mind about where I should go after I was laid off. Either I moved to my parent’s home or I lived on my own.Or maybe I could move to Bernice City so I could be near Lexi and David. I guess anywhere, but not the packhouse anymore. Although I liked the possibility of being near Lexi and David if I moved to the city, my heart shattered at the idea that I had to leave the house that had been my only home throughout my entire life.I tried to look at the positive side of all this, but I couldn’t.All I wanted was to be a Gamma, but maybe without it, I could focus on being a good father and co-parenting with Lexi. But I had no idea how I would get out of the pain of losing my title and my responsibilities.I entered the packhouse, and I was not in the dining room yet when I bumped into two Omegas, each with a tray of food in their hands.“Where are you
LEXI. My hands were still trembling after I left the Elders’ hall in this building. Although all of them were nice and accommodating, I was more nervous about what my words would mean for Austin. I hated him with all my guts, but I didn’t want him removed from his post. I knew how hard he worked to be a Gamma, and I didn’t want it taken away from David if one day Austin or Colton decided to give it to him. So, I was careful with my words, and I might have lied a bit. But the thing about the meeting was that there wasn’t a jury yet. It was just a simple conversation, and I was asked if I wanted to file a complaint against him so they could take action. I assured them that there was no need for their involvement as we simply had a misunderstanding, and we would handle it between us. After seeing my son being well taken care of, I had no plans to actually call the police on Austin, despite my threat to him. I just wanted this to be a wake-up call for him, but I would never want him
AUSTIN. It had been a month since Lexi and David left the territory. As much as I wanted to follow or visit them more often, I was using the time to prepare everything before my suspension took place. Alpha Jace, together with Uncle Jake, Gavin, and Dad, decided to give me a suspension despite the case being trashed by the Elders. I requested it, as letting me off the hook didn’t seem right anymore after I realized all the emotional stress I had given Lexi. Especially because, despite that stress, she still stood up for me and saved me from being kicked out as a Gamma. So, any punishment for my act was welcomed wholeheartedly. I was given a six-month suspension with no pay. And once I get back, I will go back to my salary from when I started three years ago. I didn’t mind. I could start from scratch, and this was better than losing everything. I knew six months would be a long time, and I would surely miss doing my daily routine as well as managing my warriors, but a part of me