The Alpha’s Fight for His Omega by Jess K

Chapter 62

***Chastity***

I woke early the next morning. I had a wonderful time with Rowen the night before. Getting to know him. better was really nice, and he listened well to everything I said. I looked forward to future time with him. I couldn’t wait to set up my new statue in my room. I still couldn’t believe he bought it for me. It was really beautiful, and I really enjoyed watching it being made.

After breakfast, I started helping get the back yard, sunroom, and deck ready for the barbeque that afternoon. I was really looking forward to it. I was attaching streamers to one of the food tables when some one bumped into me. I stood quickly to move when I saw Naomi standing there.

“Move out of my way you stupid Omega.” She snapped.

“…I’m sorry.” I stuttered.

“You’re not yet, but you will be.” I instantly cowered away from her as she drew back her hand to strike me when I heard someone roar.

“NAOMI! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?” Gamma Peter roared as he walked toward her, and grabbed her wrist.

I was trembling with fear, in a curled position. I could only watch as he glared angrily, and Naomi looked surprised to see him.

“Pet…Peter. I…..she got in my way, and almost made me drop the plates I was carrying. She needs to learn. her place.” Naomi stuttered.

“No! You need to learn yours! How dare you raise your hand to another knowing full well it’s against the law! On top of that you raised your hand to the future Luna of this pack!” Peter gritted out.

“Pe…Peter please. Don’t be ridiculous. She….she’s just an Omega. You all have been babying her for long. enough now. She needs to be reminded….”

“Shut your damn mouth! I’ve had enough! You would think you would have learned by now that this. behavior is unacceptable. If you weren’t my mate you wouldn’t even be living in this house right now. Isn’t it bad enough that your son wants nothing to do with you, and that he won’t allow you any where near his mate? WE ALMOST LOST OUR SON BECAUSE OF YOU AND YOU STILL DO NOT SEE HOW WRONG YOU ARE TO BEHAVE LIKE THIS!”

“But Aurora always told me to keep that Omega in line, whether she was here or not.”

“Aurora is DEAD for what she did to Chastity, and Brinna! You are only still here because of ME! Alpha Rowen, Beta Jax, and even our SON want you gone. I thought with time you would realize that what Aurora made you believe over the last three years was wrong! Maybe the one wrong is me! Now I will say this once, and only once, you WILL treat Chastity, and everyone with respect. You will stay the hell away from Chastity! You go near her again, or raise a hand to her you WILL find yourself in a dungeon cell. Keep in mind Naomi, that Chastity IS the future Luna of this pack, and if she so chooses she can banish you, there will not be a damn thing I can do about it. Now get the hell out of here, and stay away from Chastity. Count yourself lucky that you don’t spend the rest of today in the dungeon.” 1

I watched through panic filled eyes as Naomi lowered her head, and rushed away. I couldn’t stop the trembles. I was terrified, and couldn’t move. Gamma Peter came toward me slowly, with his hands in the air as if to show me he wasn’t a threat.

“It’s ok Chastity. Rowen is on his way. He’ll help ok?” Gamma Peter said gently, but I couldn’t respond.

I heard pounding footsteps coming toward us causing me to tremble more. I was breathing shallow, and quick I couldn’t stop the panic attack, just like the last time. I felt arms wrap around me, and pull me into something hard. The smell of cedar and fresh cool water filling my nose.

“Shh sweet girl. It’s ok.” I heard the calm, male voice say as a hand started to rub circles on my back, causing my breathing to deepen and slow.

“What happened Uncle Peter?” The male voice asked.

“Naomi.” Gamma Peter answered, and the one holding my growled causing me to tremble again.

“I’m sorry baby. I didn’t mean to scare you. You’re ok. You’re safe now. I promise. I got you.” I finally realized it was Rowen.

“I’m sorry Rowen. I thought she understood she had to stay away from Chastity. This is my fault.” Gamma Peter said.

“No Uncle Peter. This is Naomi’s fault.”

“I am responsible for her.”

My trembling had finally stopped, and I was breathing properly again. My mind had also cleared. I couldn’t let Peter take the blame for the actions of another. He didn’t nothing wrong.

“It’s not your fault Peter. You are not responsible for another person’s actions.” I said quietly.

“She is only still here because of me though.” Peter argued.

“I realize, but that does not make you responsible for what she does. Only she can control her actions.”

“I just don’t know what to do at this point. It’s been awhile, and still she does this. Aurora is long gone, but still this is the thing she does.”

“You said one time that Naomi is easily manipulated, and led around, right?”

“Yes.”

“Does Naomi have self confidence issues by any chance?”

“She can have some, yes.”

“Aurora was a master at finding those, and exploiting them. Naomi was manipulated by someone who knew how to get what they wanted out of someone. Maybe what Naomi needs is therapy.”

“How could that help?”

“Her self confidence problems came from some where. It’s possible that Aurora told her that the only way she would feel better about herself is to cut down others. Maybe if she gets help with her self confidence problems, it will help her realize that she isn’t doing right treating others the way she has been.”

“I don’t know. It seems a bit far fetched.”

“Think about it like this. Right now she’s been reduced to a servant from a position of respect. She is feeling very low about herself right now. She saw me, and from years of using me to feel better about herself she took the chance. It doesn’t make it right, but she’s hurting right now, and needs to take it out some where. I think she would do well with therapy.”

“I guess I can see your point.”

“Try it. It might help.”

“Alright. Thank you Chastity.”

“You’re welcome.”

I watched as Peter walked away. Rowen was still holding me. I looked up at him, and smiled.

“Thank you Rowen.” I whispered, and kissed his cheek.

“You’re welcome beautiful.” Rowen said, and kissed my forehead, “Are you ok?”

“Yes.”

I’m glad. I’m sorry that happened.”

“It’s not your fault. You didn’t know she would behave that way.”

“You’re right I didn’t, but I did make it clear that she was to stay away from you.”

“I know you did.”

“Are you done out here?”

“Not yet. There is still more to do.”

“You know you don’t have to do it, right?”

“Yes, but I want to. I always liked decorating for parties.”

“Well why don’t I help you?”

“Don’t you have work to be doing?”

“Not today. We all have the day off. So put me to work.”

“Ok. Well see how the streamers are hung along the edge of the other table?”

“Yes.”

“Take the streams that are in that box over there, and hang them on the other food tables. I’ll come behind you, and attach the blossoms.

“I can do that.”

I was working on attaching the blossoms when I heard Rowen cussing, and grumbling. I looked over, and had to bite back laughter. I did something I’ve never done before. I took out my cellphone, and snapped a picture of Rowen. He had streamers wrapped around his arms, and I had not clue how he had done it. After I took my picture, I called to him.

“Rowen, what happened?” I asked trying not to giggle.

“I have no idea. I thought if I wrapped it around my arm it would be easier to keep untwisted, and easier to hang. Apparently I was wrong.” He grumbled.

“Oh. No! Streamers get twisted up easily. The only way to keep them from getting like you have them is to leave them in a pile, and slowly pull it along to where you need them.”

“Now she tells me.” I heard him grumble as I went back to the blossoms.

It took awhile, and a lot of grumbling from Rowen, but we got the sunroom decorated just as Gina wanted it. I looked around, and thought it looked very festive.

“Tell me again why you enjoy doing this? It’s a pain in the ass.” Rowen muttered.

“Because the finished product is worth the work.” I said with a smile, pointing at what we had done.

“Uh. OK?”

“Never ask a male to appreciate decorations, Chas. They will never understand.” Molly said as she walked up to us.

“Hey!” Rowen protested.

“Rowen, do you think the decorations look good?” Molly asked him.

“Uh. Yeah. Sure. If you think so.”

“See. They only care about the food, and the fun. How everything looks doesn’t really matter to them.” Molly giggled, and I joined her.

“That’s not always true. I always think Chastity looks pretty.” Rowen stated with a tilt of his chin.

“You’re just as bad as Jax. Of course you notice how a person looks. Men rarely pay attention to the decorations around them.”

“I notice how the trees, and plants look in the woods.”

“Never mind. You’ll never understand.”

“I guess not. Well I’m going to see if dad needs help with the burgers, and stuff.” Rowen kissed me on the head, and walked away, quickly.

“How on earth did you ever talk him into helping with this?” Molly asked.

“Peter called him after I had a little issue with Naomi. He asked if I wanted help after I calmed down. Of course I got him to help if he was offering. You need to see this.” I explained as I pulled out my phone and showed her the picture I took of Rowen.

She started laughing hard at it. She then sent it to herself, saying she is going to print it, and frame it for me. She grabbed my hand, and we head into the house to get ready for the barbeque. After I showered, I pulled out the white skort, and blue thick strap tank top I got for today. I used a white hair band with a bow in it to tie my hair back in a pony tail. I decided not to wear any red clothes since my hair is red. I pull on the cowboy boots I’ve been wearing a lot recently, checked on Lilac, and left.

Molly was wearing a red, white, and blue knee length, spaghetti strap dress with sandals. Lexi had on a pair of denim shorts, and a tank top made to look like a flag with sneakers. We all smiled as Molly took a picture of the three of us with her camera, then left the apartment.

We got out onto the deck as people were starting to show up with food, camp chairs, and some games. There were already pups running around, playing tag with each other. There was a female setting up a table with paints, brushes, and a sign that read Face Painting. I looked around, and saw several people. setting up little booths for different activities. The atmosphere was happy, and excited. It made me smile.

“Where are Jax, Rowen, Ross, and Melissa?” I asked Molly.

“Rowen, Jax, and Ross are helping man the grilles. Melissa is helping her family bring food over.” Molly answered as she walked over the coolers to get us bottles of water.

looks like it’s going to be lots of fun.” Lexi

what Melissa has said it

without even any real definition in the games. Gina joined us for a bit, but was pulled away by her friends.

and kissed the top

I smiled, and leaned back against

like a burger

With cheese.” I said excitedly as I handed him my

came back quickly. He handed me my plate

know what you liked on it.”

and lettuce.” I told him

of his own, but instead of a burger he had pork. It smelled really good. I took a small bite from his plate, and I was right it was really good. As we filled

some, you could have just asked. I would have gotten it for you.” Rowen said

I wanted it until I smelled

I’ll get some more, and we’ll

“Ok.”

with everyone. I’ll

back to the spot on the grass we were all sitting together. Jax, and Rowen walked up to us carrying two plates each. Once they were seated they put two plates of pork in the center of the blanket. Rowen sat close to me, and I ended up leaning against him as we all ate,

own thing. I stopped at the face painting to watch the teenage girl painting a butterfly on the face of a girl pup. It looked really good, and the pup

face painting, and practically dragged your mom over to it. When she asked what you wanted to get you pointed to about ten different things. Eventually your mom deciding to get you a unicorn, but you insisted that Jax, and Colby had to get theirs done too. I’ll never forget

hadn’t even realized

a picture of that.” I whispered, and smiled up at

think I have it in a photo album in my

love that. Thank

welcome. Are

“Very much so.”

you got to come home

is

“Even after….”

house ever really knew how often Alpha Joseph sent me to help a pack member with babysitting, a calming over stressed dads during labor. He also had worked out with Doctor Deb that I went to the hospital when someone was there,

didn’t

it once, but he told her that it was an Omega’s place to help the

old were you when you

I was about eight, every chance she got. After she passed away, Alpha Joseph would do his best to send me every time he got a call from a pack member or

he did that for you. That

“Me too.”

come home

my plan. Go to school, get my education, and come home. I was going to find a little place of my own, kind of out of the way, and work at the hospital. If I found my mate here when I came home, I would

glad you had always planned

way I wouldn’t have was if my mate wasn’t from this pack. Despite it all I love my pack, and I

person

“Thank you.”

I hugged him. He hugged me tight. I turned back to watch the teen finish up the pup’s butterfly. I couldn’t help it, I giggled when the pup

so get our faces done.” Molly said excitedly when the girls

You want

you never came to these before now. We’re going to do EVERYTHING today to make up

doing instead of

a very long list of chores for me to do the day of the barbeque. She would tell me if I got the whole list done, and it was perfect that I could come. I never

I should have made sure you were here.” Dimitri said quietly,

here now.”

“Yeah, but still….”

all about

smiled at

first.” Molly said

over to the girl, and smiled. She quietly handed me her book of paintings for me to choose

and white stars that started small on one side of my temple, across my forehead getting bigger than trailed down the other side getting smaller until they ended at my chin. The girl smiled again as I sat down, and

Chastity.”

know. Lucy is my mom. I’m Paula.” She responded with

nice to meet

“Are you enjoying yourself?”

am. Are you doing this all by yourself or will more people coming to help you

a couple of our other friends are on their way over

know you were

year older than she is so I don’t get to hang out with her

She’s

when we get

it you

my paintings or maybe teach art class to others. I kind of like working with the elderly. Painting helps them keep their

You know I’m going to school at

I remember hearing Gina talk about how sad she

in Dark Moon that sells paintings, but they also do these paint night things where groups of people come, and an artist teaches them how to paint a specific painting. I hear it’s a lot

idea.

“You’re welcome.”

“Are you liking school?”

lot of hard work,

I don’t do very well, so I don’t think I could do higher education, but it’s good

for everyone, but if you ever need help with something ask Gina

“Really?”

I’m helping Braxton through video chat everyday

“You are?”

“Yes I am.”

of you. You know

“I know.”

don’t think he

his age are pretty oblivious

“That they are.”

you have a boy

a girl though. She doesn’t like

“Oh. I’m sorry.”

I told her she was really nice about it. Even said

“What’s that?”

my best friend, and

That is

Well Chastity we’re all done. Want to see

“Yes please.”

the mirror, and I inspected her

you Paula.

your suggestion. I’ll keep

know, and I’ll come to one

“Really?”

“Of course.”

I’ll see you around, I’m

“Definitely.”

stand by Dimitri to watch Molly, Melissa, and Lexi get their faces done as well. Gina, and a few of her friends had shown up in time to help. Gina wasn’t doing the painting because she said she was bad at it, instead she was helping others pick out what they wanted

did a tiger face. We all ohhed, and ahhed at each other’s faces then Molly had Dimitri take our picture on her camera. The girls pulled me along to the next thing. We wandered around playing some carnival like games for awhile, and looked over some of the homemade things people were selling. I ended up buying a smaller messenger type, leather purse that had butterflies etched into it, and belt that matched. We were still wandering the little booths when I

said as I was looking at some metal

Molly asked as she held up a necklace

try to sell. They don’t have time or interest in a full fledged shop, but what if we did a craft show type thing once a month or so, in the community center, where they can set up for the day, and people from the pack could come,

like that idea. Maybe we can have some of the restaurants sell food there

like that.” The male who was selling his items said from behind his table. “Once a month is a bit too often for me though. I’m a full time warrior so I only get to work on my

Especially around the holidays. Not many of the shops in town do homemade stuff. It’s mostly

once we’re done here, we ask the others who are selling their items if they would be interested in something like that, and how often they would like it to be. It may be better to let them decide what works best for them since a lot of this stuff takes time, and they all have full time jobs.”

“Good idea.” I agreed.

yet, and she’s already coming up with great ideas to help your pack.” Lexi said as she handed the man some money for a

looked down, and blushed. I still didn’t really believe I would be Luna someday, but I didn’t voice that. Anything could happen. No one knew what the future would hold. Thankfully the girls didn’t notice my doubts.

jewelry on, but I knew he had to have it. I still wore the necklace he got me on our

being part of a craft show where they could show off, and even sell their work. They all agreed that once a month was too often as it didn’t give them enough time to make new products. Most felt once every three months would be

joined them. They were taking up two of the pits, and having a great time. Eventually Lexi talked Colby into playing a round

know, I think Lexi, and Colby are mates.” Molly whispered

I whispered

know? Melissa asked

they met. Lexi said he wasn’t when he hit on her, and she turned him down. Told him he didn’t smell like hers so she wasn’t interested.” I explained

maybe it’s not that he isn’t, but maybe she’s shut off to it because of what happened to her

happen?

the opposite sex. How has her wolf been since all of that?” Melissa

I don’t want to pry.” I responded watching my friend as she

you pay for all of your teasing.” Colby growled as he picked up his horseshoe

to get a good

other has bragging rights the rest of the night.”

was in so much trouble. Colby played pitcher for our league team his whole. childhood, and

scared. Bring it on.” Lexi said, with a lift

there is still DEFINITELY an attraction there.” Molly whispered to

is waiting for her mate.” I

tanks set up near the edge of the yard. Colby, and Lexi went off to the person in charge of the tanks. The rest of us were standing off to the side. I smiled when Rowen came up behind me, put an arm around my waist, and

having a good time sweet girl?”

responded as I smiled up at him

glad. I

“What’s that?”

with some really great ideas for

“Oh…..what…what did they say?”

her own shop to sell her paintings. when she turns eighteen, was given a suggestion to do group painting nights for pack members, and elderly to come learn to paint something. I also heard that the crafters here today were asked if they would be interested in doing a craft show every couple of months to show, and sell their crafts. They are all

“Really?”

your pack, and you made them excited about it. You saw something they could do with something they have, and want to share with their pack, but on a small scale it’s hard for them. You gave them a way to do that. You also helped a young girl who may struggle to get something off the ground, and added something to it that may help her business flourish. Like it or not, you are a Luna, and I KNOW you

I just thought

my sweet girl,

“Oh.”

very proud

“Tha….thank you.”

me in the eye. He was smiling brightly at me, and I couldn’t not smile back at him. He leaned to down to kiss me, and I met him in the middle, lifting up on my

will get Molly, and Melissa on setting up the craft shows. I was told every three months. I’ll make sure it happens. When you come home you can take it over from them.”

pack will appreciate it, and three years is a long time to wait.”

sweet girl. You just keep

“I’ll try.”

do wonderful things. Now it looks like Colby is up in the

turned around in Rowen’s arms to watch the show. Colby had stripped off his shirt, shoes, and socks. I was almost surprised

you’ve got.”

me that! Hold you’re breath buddy cause you’re going down.” Lexi growled as she threw a

joked, and I saw Lexi’s face turn red, as Colby flexed again.

Lexi snapped, but she missed a second time, she only had