Alpha's Possession by Jessica Hall

Omega’s Possession Chapter 49

Thane POV

I watch as Raidon takes Leo outside, Charles curses under his breath as he peers out the kitchen window watching them. Turning around, I face him leaning on the counter. “What were you and Mom fighting about?” I ask, just as Elaine walks back in, setting the empty glass on the counter.

“It’s nothing Thane,” Elaine murmurs, rinsing the glass. “You aren’t betraying her!” Charles snaps at her, and I growl at him. He shakes his head, folding his arms across his chest, and leans against the fridge.

“Betraying who, now fucking speak. Is this to do with Leo?” I demand. Charles clenches his teeth before he sighs. Elaine shoots him a worried glance.

“I have known Leo for years. I know he did some unspeakable things, Thane. But he had his reasons.” Charles defends Leo. I nod my head, knowing he was ordered to kill my mother. He saved my mate and daughter.

“I can’t mark him.” I tell them feeling guilty. It wouldn’t work.

“We aren’t asking you, too.” Charles grumbles, and my eyes flick to his before I look at Elaine. She turns her gaze to the window watching Raidon, Leo and Emily. Her lip quivers.

“I loved your mother,” Elaine whispers, her lips quivering. “She was like my sister.” Elaine says, fiddling with her bracelet. The same one Harlow wore that belonged to my mother.

“I never lost contact with Leo. He has helped me over the

years. I have emailed multiple times and kept in touch with him when I have needed help with my surgeries. We didn’t know he was responsible for your mother’s death, Thane. But he is a good surgeon. Despite what he’s done, he’s still a good man.” Charles tells me.

“I know, I see that now. But I-”

Charles lifts his hand. “We want you to look past what he has done,” Charles cuts me off.

“The fact I brought him back here proves I have done that, Charles.” I remind him.

“Enough to let me mark him, for Elaine?” Charles asks, and I blink at him. My eyes flick to Elaine, who can’t meet my gaze. Now I understand what they were fighting about. Elaine thought she was betraying my mother and me by asking to save him.

him?” I ask Charles and his eyes darken. “To save him, yes,” he answers, looking at Elaine. I knew Charles was a possessive man, he has refused Alpha Packs in the past, refusing to share Elaine. And by marking him, he would have

“Elaine?”

she nods her head, swallowing. Her guilt, I could tell was eating at her. She was torn between my mother and saving him, knowing she held that power if

my face, knowing what they are asking me. They want me to allow my mother’s killer to live. A

Arms wrap around my waist, and I jump, looking down to see Harlow’s huge doe eyes

down, kissing her head when she notices Charles. “Morning,” he chirps, standing on tippy-toes to peck Charles’ cheek before moving to Elaine. She gives Elaine a peck on the cheek before realizing Elaine had been crying, and she just walked into some bizarre situation

she asks Elaine, reaching for the kettle. Charles opens the fridge, handing her sterilized

and her eyes

to mark Leo to save him.” I explain, and her shock hits me, but

laid that out on the plane, giving me a choice. to end him for touching my Omega, my mate. He didn’t try to hide touching her the way he did, and I could tell Harlow didn’ t feel violated by it once she realized he was doing it to keep up appearances to save her. She

noticing Raidon

with Leo and Emily. Her eyes darken, turning

of the past and let the dead rest.” I murmur. Everyone’s head turns to me. Elaine’s mouth opens

“But-“I wave her off.

he deserves a second chance.” I tell them, looking at Harlow. I have had plenty with Harlow, and she

it,” I tell him, and Elaine slams against me. Her arms wrap around me as she squeezes me.

we set them on the coffee table. “Son?” Charles nods for his son to speak to him. Raidon points to Leo, but his father waves for him to come to him, and Elaine takes his place to prop Leo up.

Charles returns, and Raidon seems okay through the bond as he grabs Harlow, setting her on his lap. He rubs her arms, trying to warm them when Leon comes out with Scarlet, feeding her the bottle Harlow gave him. He leans against the door,

shoulder, and she looks up. She nods, Charles takes her place

was comfier

used to me touching you anyway.” Charles snaps at

was deathly pale, his veins dark

lifts her head up to

something?” she asks, hope flaring to life

move to Raidon. He nods once to her, and she smiles sadly

mark you, Leo.” Charles tells him, not giving him the option

Charles over his shoulder. Charles’ eyes remain ahead, and I know how hard this must be for him. Leo