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 help her?” Beth

any talk of her future role as Luna out of any conversations.”

but we have a meeting to get too, and I

long day of trade agreements, and

moving the remaining members 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

was spent reviewing all of the trade agreements. Not many changed, but I did note two down that interested me. My dad, and I would approach them after the meeting to see if we could come to

for the day we were returning to our room to find a female I never wanted to see again, waiting for us. At least time she was wearing

Jax. I came to ask permission to speak with all of you for a

you Bianca?”

your visit to Cedar Grove

Bianca. I must ask though, what prompted your

two couches, but Bianca remained

and answer the question.” My father

around. At first he

anything to help save my pack,

was

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 to help my pack was to reject my

understand, and appreciate your apology.”

Bianca responded

do now Bianca?” Dimitri

my mate with him as one of his guards. After 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 all to my mate. He wasn’t happy, but he understood why I did what I did. He never accepted the rejection so we’re still bonded. His Alpha has accepted me into their pack, and I leave with my mate tomorrow morning. Once there

aware of this?” Jax

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 greedy, and foolish. I almost destroyed my life because I followed. him. I’m not sure I can ever forgive him for what he did to me, but for right now I need to move on. Maybe someday we’ll work things

a hard choice.” My

wanted a boy. He was never able to have any more children, and believe me he did try after my mother

sorry to hear that.” My father

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 were never able to have pups so she always said I was

you had

as well. She was a wonderful woman. Well I must be going. My mate is waiting for me. Thank you for giving me the time 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

may be more willing to

would? Most she-wolves are not very forgiving of females that have done what I have.” Bianca

second chance. She will be happy to hear that you are getting yours, and she

Alpha Rowen. She is lucky to have

“I’m the lucky one.”

you both are. Can I leave my email address with you to pass on her? In case

“Sure.”

wrote her email 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 about it tonight she would

for home in the morning. I didn’t 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.

Future Alpha Rowen. I’m rogue leader Dean.”

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

well. I had hoped we could

indicated as we sat at a the

I had considered moving them to one of my larger packs, but my people are happy there. I had hoped we could work out an alliance.

would not be opposed to an alliance with you. Who is in

well our whole

remember you both well from before you son did. Well what he did. If I

“Yes we were.”

would gladly enter into an alliance with you

“Wonderful. Thank you.”.

Email an agreement to me. I’ll review

“I will. Thank you.”

Have a good

“You as well.”

bow he left our table. The farewell dinner was a grand affair with the king making a speech, as well as Alpha Will. I did end up discussing trade agreements with the two Alphas. We were in basic agreements by the time we left the dining room. I

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

How are you?” I asked

good. How

doing wonderfully now. How was your day

yesterday. How about

“It was interesting.”

“Oh? What happened?”

to accept the remaining pack members. The land is going to be left alone for at least ten years to allow

Why did Alpha Marvin

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

don’t know

“Neither did I.”

in any of

“No.”

need us

agree we could run into

were allies until recently. Now Moonlight is just going

agree with you, but taking them may cause

problems.”

there possibly be a rift?

it could make them angry at him. It will also cause confusion with our pack members when their new pack members go to someone else for direction, instead of us. It could also anger our pack members at the Cedar Grove members, thinking they are disrespecting us. That’s the last thing we need. Things like that can weaken a pack. It can weaken the leaders of the pack. Causing rifts can cause a divide in the pack, and an exploitable weakness for someone looking to harm Moonlight. As much as we want

thought about that. Can’t Alpha Joseph sit down with any Cedar Grove members and explain that

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 end of this weekend the fifty or so pack members still in Cedar

I’m sorry I

a right to them, and are justified in voicing them. You are also justified in questioning a decision you don’t agree

“Ok. I can try.”

I can ask

“What else happened today?”

of two new trade agreements. We are also working on an alliance with the rogue leader, focused more on one of his small sub packs. It’s right in between us, and Dark Moon. They’re very small, and need

does an

or time of need. Working together on training. Being able to move between the packs more easily for meetings, supplies, education, and the like. Being a helping hand

you are willing to

for the opportunity, and I’m glad I got

hard for you and your dad to accomplish. You’re both good at