The Alpha’s Fight for His Omega by Jess K

Chapter 78

***Rowen***

The time seemed to crawl by for me, and I could hardly sit still. In just a few hours I would get to spend another weekend with my sweet girl. After a month apart we needed it. I know we had spent sometime together the previous weekend, but it was minimal as we were both busy with getting ready for Melissa, and Ross’s ceremony. This weekend would be a bit different. I would get there in time to have dinner with her, sleep with her in my arms tonight. I knew some of her time tomorrow would be spent getting ready for Robert’s swearing in ceremony, but we had all day Sunday for just us. I arranged it that way on purpose as we never really got that.

Now if the time would just move faster. I was in my father’s office going over the plans for the community center, as well as the needs list, but I couldn’t stay focused. I kept glancing at the time, but it didn’t seem to move, at all. I looked up when my father sighed, and dropped his pen on his desk.

“Son, you’re not paying any attention.” My dad grumbled.

“I’m sorry.” I muttered.

“What’s going on with you? This is your project, but you’re not paying a bit of attention. I’ve asked you the same question five times now.”

“I’m excited to see Chastity. We’ve had so little time together.”

“I know. I get it.”

“Did you ever have to go through this with mom?”

“Yes. There were a few times that I had to spend a month or more away from her. I felt like I was losing my mind. We didn’t have video chat back then or any of it. We had phone calls, and mail. That was it.”

“That had to suck.”

“It did, but we got through it. How do you think we ended up with you before we even planned to start having pups?”

“Dad! Really. I don’t need to know this.”

“Well now you do.”

“Did you, and mom want more pups?”

“We did, but after Gina your mom stopped being able to have more. We tried for awhile, but eventually we gave up. It was too much stress on your mother, and it broke her heart every time she didn’t get pregnant. We had a good life.”

“It’s still hard for you, isn’t it?”

“Every single day. Your mother was the best woman in the world. Our life was pretty perfect.”

“Do you ever consider looking for your second chance mate?”

“No. Nothing would ever be better than what your mother, and I shared. Would it be nice to have a woman to share things with, sure, but it’s not something I need.”

“She wouldn’t want you to be alone though.”

“I know that, but right now I’m not ready. I have you, and I have Gina. That’s all I need in my life. If I’m meant to have a second chance mate, I guess I’ll meet her when the time is right. Right now though who ever she is would be left heartbroken because I’m just not ready.”

“I can understand that.”.

“Yeah. Besides I figure I’ll have some grandpups running around here some day that are going to keep me plenty busy.”

“Yeah well you have a long time to wait for that.”

“At least four years.”

“How do you figure only four?”

“Chastity will be gone for three. Gina, and Braxton will be just old enough to realize they are mates when she comes home. I figure about a year after that one of my pups will have a pup of their own.”

“No pressure or anything there dad. I think Chastity would like some time to be a midwife and Luna for a bit before she becomes a mother. Wait. Did you say Gina, and Braxton?”

“Sure. Braxton may not realize it yet, but he’s circling her as much as she’s circling him. He’s a bit slow on that one.”

“He’s also a few months younger than she is. The teen hormones haven’t quite kicked in yet.”

“You were about his age when you started chasing the girls around.”

“I….I was not.”

“Bullshit son. You think I don’t know what you were up to back then? Why do you think I had your mother giving you a shot once a month, and had you getting them when you went off to school?”

“Wait! You put me on birth control without me knowing it?”

“Of course I did. I’m not stupid.”

“Dad! I ALWAYS used protection! ALWAYS!”

“Nothing is one hundred percent effective. I knew I couldn’t stop you from behaving like the typical Alpha male you are so I did what my father did. Made sure that you didn’t end up with something you weren’t ready for,”

“I’m not sure if I should thank you or kick your ass. You know I made sure to get those damn shots once a month even on my trip? Good thing too.”

“Typical.”

“Seriously?”

“Of course. I had my fun in my younger days.”

“And that is the end of that conversation.”

“Alright. You ready to get back to this?”

-“Yes.”

At 12:00 we stopped working, and I headed off to my apartment to shower, change, and make sure I had everything I would need this weekend. My suit was in a suit bag, I had clothes, extra shirts and a hoodie for Chastity, as well as my toiletries, and the gift I got Chastity for tomorrow. It was a white gold charm bracelet that had several flower charms on it. I hoped she liked it. Once I was sure I had everything packed, I grabbed my stuff, and headed to the cars. I was surprised to see Colby putting bags into the back of the SUV.

“You’re coming with us?” I asked

“Yeah. Lex called me the other night, and asked me to be a buffer between her, and Anthony. The twit is leaving the pack next week, and has been bugging the shit out of her. She thinks if he sees her with another guy he’ll leave her alone.” Colby explained as we got into the SUV.

Molly, and Jax were already cuddled up in the third row. Colby rolled his eyes at them then took the seat behind his dad in the passenger seat, while I took a seat behind my dad.

“I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing that she asked you to be a buffer.” I admitted as we pulled away from the house.

“It’s no big deal. She’s a cool girl, and fun to hang out with.” He responded, but I caught a glimpse of hurt in his eyes as he said that, but I shrugged it off as it was none of my business.

“Yeah. She is a cool girl, and she is good to Chastity.”

“She is that. Chas needs that in her life after everything.”

“She does.”

“So you’re spending the weekend at the school with short stack?”

he is.” Jax

man. Like or not he’s her mate. One day you’re going to have to just

him, and keep her hidden away

and someone you know, and

listening to this crap for four damn hours. Jax, get the hell over the fact that Chastity has a mate. Colby, stop baiting him.” Dimitri snapped from the front

didn’t say anything else. To keep Jax from going off again, we spent the rest of the drive just chatting about basic things. Dimitri did voice his worry about Greg. It seemed the man’s health was getting worse. He had finally started spending time with Braxton, and less time drinking, but his health was not improving at all. Dimitri feared that the time they had together was quickly dwindling. I felt bad for Braxton, but

the front building when we pulled in. She was wearing a white skirt that ended just about her knees, a blue denim, short sleeved button down, that was untucked, and her cowboy boots. Her hair was pulled back. I smiled at the cute country girl look because she did look adorable. I got out to greet her with a hug, and a

as Chastity

dinner. They’re doing it in the pack dining room as there are a lot of out of town Alphas, Betas, and their families here.” Chastity explained as we pulled out of the parking

not surprising.” Dad said

that?” Chastity

to a swearing in so they have,

“Oh. That makes sense.”

all be at

will show up tomorrow, but there will be a

I am not dressed for this at

to go change.

“Oh thank goddess.”

bunch of Alphas,

be

“Are you sure?”

Who wants to put on suits,

“That’s true.”

Once I was changed, I asked the Omega who was waiting for us to take us to the dining room to please gave my suitcase, laptop bag, and suit bag to Marcus. He nodded, and left right away. I sat down next to Chastity, and pulled her into my arms. I just needed to hold her for a few minutes. I also needed to warn her about something. “Um….Chastity. I feel like I should talk you through something you’ll have to deal with tonight, and tomorrow.”

that?” Chastity asked as she began playing with my

to lie to them. I’m

“What?”

people are going to

Dee-Dee has been working with me all week on just smiling, and nodding when that

kind of feel stupid bringing

with that, and I appreciate it. It reminds me

always care about you, and how you’re

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

for dinner.” My dad said as

I took my place behind my dad, and Dimitri. Jax, and Molly were behind us, with Colby in the back. I saw the look

to line up based on rank, and position. Current Alpha, and if he has a Luna, first. Current Beta, and his mate second. Future Alpha, and his mate third. Future Beta, and his mate fourth. Everyone else falls

guess that makes sense.” Chastity said

lined up the same tomorrow to

“OK.”

of the suite, and down the halls. We didn’t pass anyone on the way, but as we got closer to the pack dining room,

or anything?”

whispered onto the top of her head before placing at kiss

table to give our greeting. We would be seated at the tabie closest to the head table as we were family, but we had to give. our greeting first. As we approached I saw my cousins first. Robert was sitting proudly next to Jeremy with Beth right beside him smiling. Anthony, in typical fashion was slumped in his chair, looking bored. The female next to him must have been Heather. She would look completely dejected every time she was ignored by someone approaching the table. I kind of felt bad for her, but this wasn’t for or about

when I thought she was looking at me. That only lasted a moment when I

out.” He growled

knew it.” I heard

HAVE SOME EXPLAINING

told you months ago you had to figure things out on your own. Now that you have, what are you

Lexi growled as

straight, and narrowed his eyes at Colby. The whole room had gone completely silent. Lexi’s parents, and brother were

I am. I’m also yours. Just like you’re mine.” Colby

standing there like an idiot?” Lexi asked, looking like she was about to

you come get me.” Colby stated as

She knows she’s too good for the likes of you.” I heard Anthony grumble, but

Lexi slowly rose from her seat, and moved around the table. As soon as she was on our side of it, she kicked off her shoes, and ran to Colby, he had only enough time to open his arms to catch her.

Yes! Yes! I knew it!” Molly quietly celebrated, and Jax put

had a pack introduction quite like that.” Jeremy chuckled, as he rose to shake my father’s

did not plan that.” My

doubt you didn’t. I think your Beta’s son has

has.”

she’ll do wonderful things for

future Luna, and has been a great help to her

at Chastity to see that

I know you will do great things in your future with your education at Cloverland, and everything else you learn

you sir.” Chastity said quietly as

looked around a bit. I saw Heather eyeing me then looking at Chastity in disgust. I simply rolled my

welcoming you into our family Chastity.”

Cl…..Luna.” Chastity said,

good work my girl. You make everyone proud in all you

Alpha Robert, and Luna Beth.” Chastity said as she

of us what we were standing in front of this table for. We made our greetings than moved to our table. I noticed that a chair was added to our table for Lexi. Lexi looked like she had been crying,

the trip for this

was immediately brought out. We all dug in,

telling you, I’ve been saying for months you two were mates. If you had just asked I would have told you.” I heard Molly

the crap that needle nosed

us all the trouble of watching, and waiting. Right Chastity?” Molly said leaning forward to look

you months ago they needed to figure things out on their own, and we didn’t know for sure if they were mates. I told you

just kiss her. She could have punched me for that, and I like my perfect nose just

it won’t be.” Lexi rolled her eyes at

You do nicknames for others. I thought I’d try one out on

my ass.” Lexi

wasn’t

expected me

of. I am your mate after

kept that from me

over there. I needed to give you that

I appreciate that. Thank

“You’re welcome.”

kissed her temple.

be moving to one of the mate suites, and Colby moving in?”

know. I’m not sure how that works.” Lexi answered, pinching her

suites. They don’t want mates on campus. I guess that

to Danielle on Monday,

late to get a weekend

to stay here all weekend

staying

with Lexi!” Molly

and you will NOT get in the way of that. You, and Jax both have a way of muscling in on his sibling’s time

“But…Jax.” Molly whined.