The Alpha’s Fight for His Omega by Jess K

Chapter 70

***Rowen***

I can’t say that I slept very well after my video chat with Chastity. I had no idea she felt the way she did, and that I had contributed to her feeling that way. I felt really guilty for upsetting her as I had been. I had a feeling everyone would when I told them. I had sent a text to Chastity letting her know that I would talk to everyone about backing off on the Luna talk. She said she appreciated it, but she was worried about disappointing people at the same time. I reassured her that was not going to happen.

When I went into the sitting room dad, Dimitri, and Jax were already up, and eating breakfast. We had stopped going down to the dining room for breakfast after the first day because it was just too much commotion that early in the morning for any of us: We kind of liked to start the morning at a bit of a slower pace. I was just about to sit down when there was a knock at the door. Warrior Blake told me that is was the members of Dark Moon wanting to have breakfast with us, and I told him to let them in.

I sat down as they walked in. I noticed right away that Robert, and his father both looked almost puzzled.

I didn’t ask at first as I knew Robert, and his father both needed coffee before they would chat much. Finally Robert’s father Jeremy spoke.

“Did any of you hear the news yet this morning?” Jeremy asked.

“What news?” My father responded.

“Alpha Marvin went to the king last night, turned over his pack to the king, and denounced himself as Alpha.” Jeremy explained.

“No kidding? I wonder what brought that about?” Dimitri replied.

“From what I’m hearing his daughter put her foot down with him last night after the queen’s meeting. She told him he wasn’t an Alpha. He was a greedy, self absorbed little man that only hurt people. That she was embarrassed to call him her father. She also told him that she contacted her mate, and she was leaving her father to go be with her mate. It seems her mate hadn’t found his second chance mate and still wanted her. I guess his daughter abandoning him finally woke him up.” Jeremy answered.

“So what will happen to Cedar Grove, and Marvin now?” I asked.

“Marvin is moving to Royal pack after this weekend, and will become a woodworker. It seems he always. had a talent for that, and the king could use his skills. If he is good enough he may end up teaching some day. The king doesn’t want to appointment a new Alpha over such a small, failing territory, or so few people. The king is asking if any one wants to take on any new members to let him know.” Jeremy continued.

“I just took on Zander, and his mate. I think taking on Cedar Grove pack members, especially older ones may not be wise.” Dad said.

“Why is that?” I questioned.

“It may cause confusion to the members of Cedar Grove as they have looked to Zander as the Beta for many years. They may not be able to ever see him as anything different, and that could cause trouble for Dimitri and Jax when those people go to Zander instead of them when needed.” Dad explained.

“Ah. That makes sense. I never thought of that.”

“That can make for a difficult situation. I hate to say it Joe, but it’s probably for the best that you don’t take any of their members on.” Jeremy agreed.

“Sadly, yes, but I will help locate packs for them if needed.” Dad offered.

“Let the king know today.”

“I will.”

We all sat quietly, eating for a bit. My mind was on Chastity, and our conversation last night. I was just going to talk to dad, Dimitri, and Jax about her concerns, but realized that I should probably include everyone here as well as Jeremy, Robert, Beth, Clair, and the Beta family since they did have at least some interaction with her.

“I…um…wanted to talk to all of you about something. I said hesitantly.

“Sure son. What’s going on?” Dad responded.

“It’s about Chastity.” I said.

“What about Chastity? What happened? Is she ok?” Jax said quickly, looking upset.

“Jax, calm down please. Nothing has happened to Chastity. She asked me to speak to you all about something.” I responded, putting a hand on his shoulder.

“What’s going on with the lovely young lady?” Clair asked.

“It seems that whenever anyone makes comments about her either acting as a Luna, or that she will make a great Luna it’s making her uncomfortable. Chastity already struggles with self confidence issues. We’re not helping her by reminding her of what her future will be. She doesn’t see what we see right now. She wants to continue her Luna training, but to her it’s just an extra curricular activity, and nothing more should be mentioned about it.” I explained.

“Oh dear. I….I thought that telling her how wonderful she was doing, and what I saw in her would help her confidence.” Clair whispered.

“I thought the same, but I was wrong.” I stated sadly.

“I feel terrible” Clair pouted.

“But she should feel good about hearing such things.” Jeremy mumbled.

“Unfortunately Chastity does not believe that in the long term I will keep her. There is a large part of her that thinks I will end up rejecting her, and with what she has been through she can’t see past being an Omega.”

“That’s partially your own fault.” Jax growled.

“I know Jax.” I snapped.

“Why wouldn’t she feel good to know that she is going to make a good Luna?” Beth asked quietly.

“I think it may be the reminder that Rowen is an Alpha.” Dimitri responded.

“Why does that matter?”

“Because for many years it has been beaten into Chastity that as an Omega she is beneath everyone of higher rank than her. That her only purpose in life was to be a slave to the Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and their families. She was taught that she is nothing compared to all of us. She lacks any confidence in herself right now. She is in therapy, but it will take time.”

“Who would do such a thing?”

“My mother, my cousin, and our Gamma’s mate.” Jax growled.

“…I don’t understand.” Beth whispered.

Dimitri pinched his brows, and sighed. After a moment he explained everything that had happened to

Chastity over the years. I struggled to maintain my temper almost as much as Jax did. I admitted to my part in her suffering as well. It was hard to hear, and admit. Robert, Jeremy, Beth, Clair, and their Betas remained silent through the whole telling. I saw that both Beth, and Clair had tears in their eyes at the telling. I could certainly understand that. It was heartbreaking. We all sat quietly for a bit, just processing. It never got any easier hearing what happened to Chastity.

“That poor girl.” Clair mumbled.

“You said that you just gave us the basics during that conference call Joe, but I never imagined things were that bad.” Jeremy stated.

“I didn’t feel the need the get too involved, and kept it to the basics.” My dad responded.

“I think that was probably for the best. I met her at Darren’s birthday party. She is a lovely girl.”

“That she is.” My dad agreed.

can we

her, and leave any talk of her future role as Luna out of any conversations.” I responded.

to get too, and I believe you both do as well.” Jeremy said,

our meeting, and were in our way. It was going to be a long day of trade agreements, and a whole lot of sitting.

of Cedar Grove. At first the king was upset my dad wouldn’t accept any of their members, but understood, and agreed when dad explained why. It was also decided that the Cedar Tree Grove be left untouched by anyone for at least ten years to give it

interested me. My dad, and I would approach

waiting for us. At least time she was wearing clothing that covered her properly, and she was make up free. She looked respectable, for a change. She even bowed to us when

ask permission to speak

you Bianca?” My father

me anything. I owe all of you an apology. Especially you, Alpha Rowen. My behavior during your visit to Cedar Grove was unacceptable, and disrespectful. I should not have behaved in such a manner. I truly am sorry.” Bianca stated as

I must ask though, what prompted your behavior?” My father questioned as he led us

seats on the two couches, but Bianca remained standing. She kept her head bowed

the question.” My father said with

to ask how I could help turn things around. At first he told me there was nothing i could do because I am female,

anything to help save my pack, but he refused at first.” Bianca

long ago was

to wait for my fated mate. He scoffed at me, and told me fated mates were a joke, and no one believed in that crap any more. At that point I went to Beta Zander to figure what we could do to help our people. I didn’t really see me mating an Alpha because I know of the norm already for Alphas, and Omegas. Beta Zander, and I started working on finding new packs for our members, and sneaking them out when we could. Two months ago I found my mate. He is a warrior from another pack. He couldn’t stay, and I couldn’t leave just yet. I wanted to help the rest of my pack so I asked him to wait. When I returned home that night I told my father my mate was willing to move to my pack to help. My father flipped out, and told me the only way

understand, and appreciate

Bianca responded with a

do now Bianca?” Dimitri

what happened Wednesday, I went to speak to my mate’s Alpha, I explained everything, and asked him for help. me to speak to my mate. He arranged a meeting between us during your lunch break yesterday, where I explained it

father aware of this?” Jax

denounce his position, and his pack. He will go to Royal pack. I don’t know what will happen to him there, but I need to move forward with my life. He almost destroyed my life because he is

have been a hard choice.”

were never really very close. He hated that I was born a girl. He had wanted a boy. He was never able to have any more children, and believe me he did try after my mother died. He would switch females every few months trying, but when one didn’t get pregnant she

to hear that.”

years one of the older ladies in the pack cared for me as her own. She was wonderful. Unfortunately she passed two years ago due to age. She, and her mate

glad you had

to apologize to you for my actions. It means a lot as you did not have to do that. Alpha Rowen, please extend my apologies to your mate. I

If I know my sweet girl, she would probably be willing to speak to you herself, and she may be more willing to

not very forgiving of females that have done what I have.” Bianca said

she understands the situation. She also believes everyone deserves a second chance. She will be happy to hear that you are getting yours, and she will hope

Rowen. She is lucky to

“I’m the lucky one.”

I leave my email address with you to pass on

“Sure.”

address, said her goodbyes, and left. I sat back quietly, and thought about all Bianca had said. I felt for her, but at the same time I was still a bit mad at her for what she had done or tried to do. I was sure that if I talked to Chastity

really want to go, but I knew I needed to. Dad wanted to talk to the two Alphas we were interested in getting trade agreements with tonight, and I was interested in talking to the rogue leader about possibly establishing an alliance. with the closest of his sub packs to us. To my surprise he came to

I’m rogue leader Dean.” The rogue leader said as he

a pleasure to see you again Alpha Dean.” My father said as we bowed in

hoped we could speak for a

father indicated as we sat at a the table

are prosperous in some areas, but struggling In others. I had considered moving them to one of my larger packs, but

to an alliance with you. Who is in charge of this

well our whole lives,

before you son did. Well what he did. If

“Yes we were.”

enter into an alliance

“Wonderful. Thank you.”.

to me. I’ll review

“I will. Thank you.”

welcome. Have a good

“You as well.”

as Alpha Will. I did end up discussing trade

sent Chastity a text message to ask if she wanted to video chat tonight. She said she was working on a paper, but that she would love to chat with me any way. As I thought she may want to do what we had done the previous night, after talking, and do our own work while still on chat, I grabbed some paperwork I wanted to read through, and went to my room with my laptop. As soon as it was up and running, I

How are you?”

doing good. How are you?” She

now. How was

than yesterday. How

“It was interesting.”

“Oh? What happened?”

it over to the king. Half the meeting today was finding packs to accept the remaining pack members. The land is going to be left alone for at least ten years to allow the cedar trees to replenish. The

Alpha

He hurt too many people, and she was done with him. She told him she was leaving the pack, and going to be with her mate. I think it was more that he knew there was no way he could save his pack before the king stepped in. He probably felt it best to

That…I don’t know what

“Neither did I.”

in any of their

“No.”

They need

agree we could run into

until recently. Now Moonlight is just going to abandon them when they need us most?

but taking them may cause a rift in the pack that could lead

problems.”

could there possibly be

longer a leader. First this will cause confusion for them when he does nothing for them because he can’t, or it could make them angry at him. It will also cause confusion with our pack members when their new pack members go

down with any Cedar

something. Even if he talked to them it’s likely it won’t change anything. The best course of action to take for everyone is allowing those left in Cedar Grove to be accepted into new packs where none of their previous leaders are so they can have time to become accustomed to their new leaders without possible interference. Even if there wasn’t meant to be any to begin with. By the

understand. I’m sorry I

You are also justified in questioning a decision you don’t agree with. I would rather you did in all honesty. I would prefer you know, and understand up front instead of just bottling up your thoughts, and

“Ok. I can try.”

can

“What else happened today?”

of his small sub packs. It’s right in between us, and Dark Moon. They’re very small, and need allies. Both packs were the best choice, and we both agreed. I am hoping the alliance includes his sub packs in their entirety, but the closest

What does an alliance

Being able to move between the packs more easily for meetings, supplies, education, and the like.

are willing to come together

was hoping for the opportunity, and I’m

hard for you and your dad to accomplish.