“What do you mean you broke up? You guys were so in love, I am sure you guys still are.” I forced him to release me and look at me, but the sobs that were reverberating through his body did not let him raise his head to me.
“I am so sorry, Hazel. But…I just can’t stand being with her when she hates you so much. She said things about you, said things about me and you…it would be bad of me to just leave you because I want to be with her. We go back way longer.”
This can’t be happening. The exact thing that Alpha Austin had warned me about was coming true and I couldn’t even do anything about it.
“No. I don’t mind Simon. It doesn’t really matter. Do what makes you happy.”
He shook his head. “No. We go too far back for me to leave you just like that.” He sniffed, then wiped his eyes with the back of his sleeve. “I will go up and be by myself for some time, okay? Is that alright?”
I nodded and he walked away, to his tiny basement room. That was the sort of room most of us omegas had, and since he was alone in his room, it was considered a major flex.
I wrapped up my cooking and served, before leaving to go back to my room. I had been yearning to be alone ever since Simon had broken the news to me. I just wondered what that made me now. A relationship wrecker? A bad friend? Or someone who was in deep, deep trouble?
I sat on my bed, just as the door opened and closed again.
“Are you going for the mating ceremony? They say Alpha Austin will find his mate today.”
I looked up to Eve, who had her chestnut brown hair tied up into a rough bun with more than a few strands escaping to frame her face. Her hands were on her waist, and she was looking at me quizzically.
“I am an omega. I don’t have a choice.”
“Will you be okay? He is going to get even farther.”
“He was never within reach anyway.”
“But you could at least want him.”
“Doesn’t mean it let me be happy, or at peace with myself. Wanting him simply wrecked my soul and maybe it’s better for my soul, my wolf and my heart to realize he can’t be mine.”
She sat next to me and pulled me into an embrace, urging me to keep my head on her shoulder. “You are so mature.”
“That’s the only option I have.”
She patted my back lightly, as I tried to stifle the tears that threatened to flow. In some hours, he would no longer be free to covet.
I carried my small sling bag, the only one I had which had practically blown up Simon’s lifelong savings when he got it for my birthday. I still kept it and it looked like knew, so I decided to wear it with the only dress I had. Knee length and dark pink with slim hands. I wore my worn out sneakers, and combed my black hair to each side of my shoulder.
“You look ready to kill.” Eve said, nudging me.
I only smiled at her as she hooked her arm around mine and we got ready to leave.
The mating ceremony was a bigger affair that even the thanksgiving, and I was happy I was not on call that day. I could see the omegas that were on call working their asses off.
I made my way with Eve hanging around me, probably to make sure I wasn’t going to break down, towards the first line from where omegas were allowed to stand. From there, I could see Austin, and right beside him, was Katherine. His now ex – girlfriend. Lily was on the other side, and then the grand alpha on the side of Katherine. She looked like the daughter in-law everyone approved of.
“Hey, didn’t know you were coming.” Simon said as he tapped me from behind.
I shrugged. “I just wanted to come see.”
“You look good. Is it for someone?”
I laughed it off and we both turned to watch the performances. Suddenly, I saw when someone came over and bent next to Alpha Austin, whispering something on his ear. He looked shocked for a second, then excused himself.
“I kinda don’t want to stay,” Simon started to say, before I felt someone tug at my bag.
“Fancy seeing you here, Hazel. I thought both of you would prefer somewhere….quieter.” Lily said, giving me a fake smile.
“Lily, we are really not…”
“Whatever.” She said simply and turned away.
Simon sighed. “I’ll talk to her.”
I tried to stop him, but he left, taking the path in the direction where she had left to.
I turned back to the ceremony, although I was now distracted. I and Simon have only ever been friends with nothing other than that between us. I wondered what it meant for me now that Lily thought that way of us, especially with alpha Austin’s warning.
“Excuse me.” I turned around. The face was unfamiliar, and I thought it was just one of those who wanted to hit on girls.
“Yes, how can I help you?” I asked, trying to sound polite, but not friendly enough to encourage any advances.
“Are you Hazel? The omega?”
I nodded. The fact that he was being specific probably meant he was not just being random.
“Yes, I am.”
“Please follow me. Alpha Austin would like to see you.”
“What?” I asked, my heart immediately picking up pace. Alpha Austin wanted to see me, Omega Hazel? How could that be?
He only made a motion with his hand that said I should follow him, and I nodded, trying to push away my wandering thoughts.
We walked for a while, till we got to a small clearing far away from the ceremony. Alpha Austin’s back was turned to me, and Lily was standing there too.
“Hazel.” Alpha Austin said and turned to me. “Give me back the Alpha’s seal that is wrongfully in your possession.”
“I don’t understand.” I said, taking an instinctive step back. Alpha Austin turned to me and clasped his hands behind him, his hair falling in waves to his shoulder. I was finding it hard to concentrate on both him and the impending doom I sensed coming, and I felt torn between just basking in his allure or trying to defend myself.He took a step closer to me. “You have the Alpha’s seal. It is in your possession.”I saw Lily’s lips curve up in a smile.“I do not have any such thing. I just…I don’t even know what the alpha’s seal looks like.”He laughed heartily. “Lily, father will miss us at the ceremony. You can go back”I watched as Lily came to front of me, then smiled and then deliberately hit my shoulder as she walked away.Alpha Austin tied up his hair in man bun, then titled his head to the side as her footsteps faded away. We were now alone, and it was even more terrifying.“Are you saying you don’t have the alpha’s seal?”“I really don’t, alpha. I don’t even know it.” I said,
I swallowed as the crowd started to cheer. Alpha Austin has found his mate, but she is over there. Not me. The woman he is holding.“The Alpha has found his mate, seer. Bless them.”The seer nodded. She was a blind old woman who always kept her eyes closed, but whenever she opened them, they have the moon reflected in them.I watched as she wake up to us, a small smile on her face. She held the water in her hands and it shook slightly from the slight tremble of her body, but it did not fall.“May the moon Goddess…”“Excuse me.” I turned and Catherine was looking at me like she was about to kill me.“This is all a sham. I am the alpha’s mate. I am the only one with the alpha’s scent.”The seer stopped what she was doing and turned to her.My heart was beating wildly in my chest, my body trembling. The seer would know if I was his mate. And I will take the fall alone. It would be even worse if that was to happen.I looked at Alpha Austin who had a small smug smirk on his face.“Oh. Cath
"Alpha?" I said as I walked behind him to the very spot where I had seen him get his heart broken brutally. Where all of this had started. He turned to me. "Yes?" His hair had somehow fallen in front of his eyes, shielding half of his face from view. "Well...the grand alpha said to come be with you. To get to know you..." He nodded. "Give it up." "Give what up?" I asked, confusion in my voice. "Give up trying to know me. I know you are in love with that omega, Simon. I am sure you know who I am in love with too. So It's best we just keep this act at the surface." He was brutal as he turned away to face the full moon. "I am not..." I stopped. Did it even matter? I did know who he was in love with. "Up until when? Up until when am I going to fill the shoes of your mate?" "Till forever." He answered simply. "What if my mate comes?" I saw his fingers that had been scraping along his palm stop, as he slowly turned to me. His eyes were dark, and when he spoke, his voice was just
Alpha Austin immediately released me, then turned away leaving my back feeling cold and empty. It was weird how used to his warmth I got in a mtter of minutes, and how much I craved to have him back. Hell, I needed him back. But I was just the chanced Luna. The Omega who is going To depend on a man who isn't even hers for her title in the pack."Al...""You can go now." He said, cutting me off.I nodded meekly and left, the same way Catherine did. She had this effect on him that I wish I had, this hold on the reins of his neart that I would go to the ends of the world in order to get. But it wasn't happening, and I knew.I walked back slowly to the now dispersed gathering. Simon and Eve were still there, probably waiting for me, and Eve ran to me the minute she saw me. Simon followed, but much slower."How was it?""It was perfect." I answered with a small smile."You are one lucky omega, you know that? Alpha Austin dumped that stuck up she-wolf Catherine for you. It sure is a love me
"You know you don't want her, alpha. You are taking her from everyone else because you know you can. Because you know she is only a lowly omega who will go with you wherever you ask her to go." Simon pulled me closer to him, and Alpha Austin nodded.He slowly let go of my hand, a small smile on his face. "How about I show you just how true that is?" He stepped away from me, the same smile still on his face."I won't let her go with you."Alpha Austin laughed, then looked at me. "I will wait for you at home." He said simply and turned away.When he had said I was the one he wanted, I had dared to let my crazy heart flutter. There was no mate bond between us, so what would I count on to bring him back to me? Nothing at all.Knowinh that, I slowly released myself from simon's grip. I had nothing to bank on, and now, with just one taste, his lips on my neck, his hands on my waist, I am like some stupid she wolf on drugs. "You want to prove him right? You want to leave and run to him like
"Catherine." It was the first word I saw when I opened my eyes. Austin had his back to me and just a little lower than his shoulder was the name in a beautiful cursive.My breath hitched in my throat as I sat up on the bed. I didnt know if he was asleep, and I didn't even know where to go to. Should I go back to the pack house?I am sure the grand alpha and Lily would be around this morning. And the countless omegas that worked in the house too.But I couldn't stay here and watch his tattooed back like this. I sat there, lost and my palms covering my face. I suddenly heard himmove, and I lifted my head up."You're awake." He said to me."Just a minute ago." He stood up from the bed, and grabbed his shirt. I had been the one to remove it last night, but after that..."Alpha...last night...""You called me Austin last night, I am sure."I swallowed. "Yes. Austin...last night...""You made a promise you are not sure you are going to be able to keep."I lifted my eyes to him. "I guess I
Catherine swallowed, pursing her lips. I could see her jaw flexing, her hand clenched under her sleeve."Austin," She said. It was an obvious last attempt. "Austin, look at me."I turned to Austin, but he didn't look up at all."Austin, please. It's me, Catherine. Look at me."I felt my heart skip a beat as he turned ever so slowly. He lifted his eyes to hers, and raised a brow."This is what you wanted to see?" He asked her, then stood up. "Now that you have, can you leave?""Austin. You don't...you can't just stop loving me like that. You know it. When you look at her, it's me you want to see and you know it.""For goodness sake. We are going in circles here. Forget about what we used to share. Forget about everything and just get out, Catherine." His deep voice was steely with anger, and she gave me one last glare, then turned away and left.Austin stood there for a few seconds, and with a harsh curse under his breath, he walked away."You really love him, right?" The grand alpha a
My eyes bulged at him. "Kill...kill him? Why..why would I do that?"Liam shrugged. "I thought you were going to be luna?"The way he said it made me realize that it wasn't just enough to be the alpha's mate, or at least, his chosen one, I had to prove myself too. Probably in ways I have never imagined."You should go to the store now," Austin suddenly said from behimd me. "Wear something sexy."I turned to him, then walked closer as Liam walked away in the opposite direction. "What is this about killing someone?""Don't you know about the series of omega killings? Don't you know about my uncle? Don't you know about all our soldiers that are still being held captive?" He was looking at me incredulously, like he couldn't believe I was unaware."I do, but...why does it have to be me?"He didn't answer, but pulled his shirt upwards to reveal a long jagged acar. "Because I tried. And now I know his weakness."Women. It was clear."So I just..." I pulled the syringe towards me, showing how I