The Alpha’s Fight for His Omega by Jess K

Chapter 51

***Chastity***

I had truly enjoyed my time spent with Rowen, and Colby. It had been nice to have Rowen meet my friends, and help us even though he didn’t have to. I had been shocked that even as an Alpha he had rolled up his sleeves to help lower rank wolves move. He had been attentive, kind, and good with everyone the whole visit. It had been hard to watch him leave.

One thing that did surprise me was that I had not jumped when he touched me, nor did I feel fear at his touch. Holding his hand had felt so natural. Every touch from him had. I didn’t know what to make of it. The first couple of days after his visit I carried those good feelings with me. Even during my session with Dee-Dee on Tuesday all I talked about was his visit. She didn’t say much, just listened. She smiled when I did, and seemed genuinely pleased to hear all I had to say about the visit. I did keep the kiss we shared a secret. That was private.

Now it was Wednesday, and I was in the middle of self defense class. Matt had us in the gym as he started working with us on finding our core, how to strengthen it, and use it for all our movements going. forward. I had watched everything he had done, and was now practicing what he had taught us, with Lexi and Norm on either side of me.

I was slowly working through what I had just been shown a second time when I heard a sound echo through the gym that sounded like a whip crack. I instantly locked up, and began to tremble. As soon as I could move I dropped into the fetal position, covered my head, and continued to tremble as I whimpered. quietly, and tears rolled down my cheeks.

Someone had found out. Someone knew that I did something I shouldn’t have. They were coming to punish me for whatever it was. They weren’t even going to take me to the dungeon to whip me. They were going to do it here in front of everyone. My friends would finally see that I wasn’t good enough for them. I was going to lose it all.

I heard a voice calling through my thoughts, but I couldn’t speak.

“Chastity! Chastity! What’s wrong girl? What happened?” Lexi called to me.

“Do NOT touch her!” I heard her growl at someone.

Suddenly I felt someone gently pick me up in their arms causing me to tremble harder, and whimper. more. They were taking me for punishment now. I just knew it. I didn’t want to go through that again. I couldn’t. I wouldn’t survive this time. I tried to get out of the person’s arms, but they held me tight to them. “Shh. Chas. It’s Lexi. I’ve got you. You’re gonna be ok. Norm, grab her stuff, and we’ll take her back to her room.” Lexi ordered in a calm voice.

I tried to fight again, If she got me to my room she would hurt me. I just knew it.

“I said do not touch her. No you cannot help her. Now move!” Lexi growled at someone.

I continued to try to get away. I didn’t want to be alone where any one could hurt me. I wasn’t safe alone with any one. In moments I was laid down on a bed, and she moved away from me. Then I heard a familiar voice echo through the room.

“Hi sweet girl. How are you?” Came the voice of a male I knew so well.

“Rowen, It’s Lexi.” I heard Lexi say sounding odd.

“Lexi. Is Chastity ok? Where is she? What happened?” Rowen asked. I could hear the panic in his voice.

“I don’t know what happened. We were in the gym for self defense. All I know is Chastity froze then dropped to the ground, curled into a ball, and started whimpering and crying. I brought her to her room, but I can’t get her to calm down. I….I don’t know what happened.”

“Was anyone around, or did someone say something? Maybe snuck up on her or something?”

“No. Only Norm, and I were near her, but were still arm’s length apart. Rowen, what’s wrong? How do I help my best friend?”

“Do you see a green sweatshirt any where around?”.

“No I…Norm, hand me that sweatshirt. Ok. Got it.”

“Good. Put it on her. Do it carefully, but make sure it’s on, and pull up the hood.”

“But why?”

“JUST DO IT!” I heard Rowen growl, and my trembling got worse.

“O….ok. Norm help me.”

I heard the phone be set by my head, and then I felt hands on me. I tried to fight them off. I was scared about what they were doing. Just because Rowen told them to put the sweatshirt on, didn’t mean they were really going to. I didn’t scream because I was trained not to, but I was having trouble breathing.

“It’s ok Chas. We’re just trying to help you. We won’t hurt you, I promise.” I heard Lexi say gently, as she, -and Norm struggled to get the sweatshirt on me.

Once it was on, they pulled back, and Lexi picked the phone back up.

“It’s on. Now what?” Lexi asked.

“Get Lilac, and put her by Chastity. Grab her laptop, start it, and put it in front of her. I am almost to my office. I’m going to video call her. Just keep me on the phone.”

“Ok. Rowen, what happened? She was fine one moment, and the next, this.”

“It’s not my place to tell. Just stay with her.”

I heard moving around, and something be set on the bed. When a hand touched my shoulder I whimpered, and tried to pull away. I also felt something soft brush my neck. I couldn’t move though..

“Whatever you do, don’t touch her Lexi. Ok?” Rowen said.

“….ok. I’m sorry. I didn’t realize.” Lexi sputtered.

“It’s ok. There is a lot you don’t know. You know some, but not all. She has to be the one to tell you. I’m connecting video now.”

I heard a click, and his voice was stronger.

“Hey there sweet girl. I know you’re scared right now, but you’re safe. I promise. No one is going to hurt you” Rowen said calmly.

I could only whimper, and try to breath..

“Chastity, I want you to do something ok? Pull the neck to your sweatshirt to your nose, and sniff. Take at big sniff. There you go. Can you smell me? Good, keep doing that. I see Lilac is right with you, up against your neck. Feel her soft fur, and hear her purring for you? Focus on my scent, her purrs, and my voice for

me”

I did what he asked, and my trembling started to slow, and my tears stopped. I could feel myself start to calm down, but I was still scared. I kept to my tight ball. I still didn’t feel safe.

“Open your eyes for me sweet girl. Look at me.” Rowen coaxed gently.

Eventually I slowly opened my eyes, and saw his handsome face in front of me. He was sitting so close to the screen so all I could see was him.

“There you are. Hi my sweet girl.” Rowen said gently with a smile.

“Ro…Rowen.” I croaked.

“I’m here. I know you’re scared, but baby I promise you that you’re safe. I’m going to stay right here.”

“But….”

you are. If I could be I’d be holding you right now. I’m so sorry that

I could barely nod.

glad you’re starting to feel better. Do you want to tell me what happened? What

“I…I don’t know.”

was going on before you

the gym doing core exercises. I

No one will hurt you. Calm

“……”

completely. I’m here for you any way I can be. I

“Ye….yes.”

sound. They protected you, and helped get you to me ok. They won’t hurt

“I….ok.”

They’ll help you when you’re scared alright? They’ll get you to me anyway they

“Ok.”

you feeling now?

was thankful for that. He was also right. Lexi, and Norm hadn’t hurt me. They protected me, and got

I’m so

person I know. You’ve survived horrific things. You can still smile, and laugh after those things. You succeeded despite those things. You worked hard for your dream, and now you’re living it. You are so strong. You’re allowed to be

“Thank… thank you.”

speaking

him. How could I when this happened all from the sound of a

know what happened.” I heard

“What’s that?” Rowen asked.

the gym to use the equipment. They were moving mats, and must have dropped one. That can sound like a whip

be. See Chastity, you’re safe. No one will hurt

I only nodded.

“Are you hungry?”

I nodded slightly again.

to eat please?

Lexi said quietly,

heard the door open, and close then I felt something sit on the bed. A hand gently touched my leg,

won’t do that again.” Lexi

not trying to hurt you. OK?” Rowen said

the touch on my

to make sure it was just those of

should know to stay in the classroom when not using the equipment. It’s too distracting for the students

for us to be in an environment where distractions happen so we learn how to block those distractions out.” Lexi

a self defense class. Especially not a beginners class. None of you are being trained as warriors. You are learning to strengthen yourselves, and to be able to protect yourselves if you need it. You

“Should I say something?”

“No. I’ll handle it.”

“But….” I started.

he’s right.” Lexi said

was making his life harder in more ways than I originally realized. He deserved better. Someone who was there with him now, and that wasn’t causing him so much stress. I was just not good enough for him. He would be better off

you’re thinking stop it right now!” Rowen growled

but he

is NOBODY better for me than you! NOBODY is stronger, smarter, sweeter, and more caring then you.

you every step of the way. Nothing you can say or do will change that. Even if you reject me, I will NOT accept it, and I will be by your side

“But….”

know you don’t believe me, but I swear to you, you are all

“I’m broken.”

You will heal. When you do you’ll look back, see how strong you are,

“How do you know?”

know what

won’t always be like this. You can’t always drop what you’re doing just to

the eye without us asking you to. You hugged Colby on Sunday without flinching or freezing. You

“I…I don’t know.”

you. Today was

only nod. There was nothing

to what happened in self

realized how many systems were in the body.”

you working on

“The skeleton of humans.”

Marcus and I brought dinner for all of us. Are you hungry?” Norm

Lilac away from me, and sat

you soup, and a chef

“That’s good.”

with covered food then Marcus passed me a bottle of water. The two of them handed Lexi her meal then sat on the floor next to each other. I took a few bites before I heard Lexi sigh. I looked up at her,

can I ask what happened today?” Lexi

heard a sound

“Of what?” Norm asked.

“…um…..” I sputtered.

and to do that maybe if we know what happened we can do our part to help

me, or laugh at me.

the basics, but I have a feeling it is a lot more than what Alpha Joseph told us during the conference

sweet girl. They want to help you in every way they can. They will not let you down. I’m here for you too.” Rowen

saw pride in his eyes, and support. He nodded at me slightly. I looked back at my food, and sighed. I guess it couldn’t hurt to tell

they needed to know so if something like what happened

and told them. I started from the very beginning. including what happened with Dimitri, Aurora, and my mom I told them about all of the abuse, being ignored, starved, humiliated, degraded, and turned into a slave. I also told them about Rowen’s

at everyone sitting in my room. Lexi had tears in her eyes. Norm was clinging to Marcus. Marcus looked at me with sadness, but also with pride. I didn’t know what he

right Rowen. She is very strong.” Lexi

help her see that

through all

I’m not so sure. Some days I feel like this is all a dream I’m going to wake up from

friends and family who love you. You also have an amazing mate who is doing the opposite of what every Alpha I have ever known does. I promise you this is not a dream, and I will do everything I can. to prove it to you.” Lexi

set off your panic attack today?”

happened. I watched as he pinched his brow

outside of the designated classroom. The only time you were supposed to be in the gym was for the first couple of classes to see the