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 growled from the back

her mate. One day you’re going to have to just suck it

him, and keep her hidden away from the

friend, and someone you know, and not

off back there. I’m not listening to this crap for four damn hours. Jax, get the hell over the fact that Chastity has a

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 there was nothing

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

as Chastity took her seat between

early to help get set up for 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.”

That’s not surprising.” Dad said from the

that?”

are invited to a swearing in so they have, a chance to meet the new

“Oh. That makes sense.”

all be at this dinner?”

up tomorrow, but there will be a

am not dressed for

to go change. Dinner isn’t until six.”

“Oh thank goddess.”

not really dressed to meet a bunch

are dressed just fine. Most of them will be dressed more

“Are you sure?”

sure. Who wants to put on suits, and dresses after hours

“That’s true.”

clothes. 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

asked as she began

me who you are to me. I’m not going to lie to them. I’m going to

“What?”

to address

been working with me all week on just smiling, and nodding when

I kind of feel stupid bringing

I appreciate it. It reminds me that you care

about you, and how you’re

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

My

up from the couch, and placed her hand on the crook of my arm. She smiled up at me, and I smiled back. I took my place behind my dad, and Dimitri. Jax,

Luna, first. Current Beta, and his mate second. Future Alpha, and his mate third. Future Beta, and his mate fourth. Everyone else falls in line behind them.”

I guess that makes sense.” Chastity said with a

be lined up the same tomorrow to enter the

“OK.”

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

anything?”

smile.” I whispered onto the top

walked to the head 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

hands started to sweat when I thought she was looking

figured it out.” He

knew it.” I heard Molly whisper, and

BLOOMFIELD! YOU HAVE SOME EXPLAINING

don’t. I told you months ago you had to figure things out on your own. Now that you have, what are you waiting for?” Colby responded as he smirked, spread he feet

insufferable man!” Lexi growled as she

up straight, and narrowed his eyes at

mine.” Colby called out, as he continued to

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

want me, you come get me.” Colby

knows she’s too good for the likes of you.” I

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. He pulled her tight to him, and whispered

Molly quietly celebrated, and Jax put his hand over her mouth as we

Alpha Joseph, I have to say that I’ve never had a pack introduction quite like that.” Jeremy chuckled, as he rose to shake my father’s

did not plan that.” My

have no doubt you didn’t. I think your Beta’s son has

he has.”

I have no doubt she’ll do wonderful things for you pack.” Jeremy stated as he retook his

our future Luna, and

see that she was

lovely girl. I know you will do great things in your future with your education at Cloverland, and everything

you sir.” Chastity said quietly

one snort, and I looked around a bit. I saw Heather eyeing me then looking at Chastity in disgust. I simply rolled my eyes,

forward to welcoming you into our family Chastity.” Clair said

Cl…..Luna.” Chastity said, bowing to

up the good work my girl. You make everyone

will do my best. Congratulations Alpha Robert, and Luna Beth.” Chastity said as she bowed to

that it was Chastity, the one who hadn’t even stepped into her role yet, that reminded the rest 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

that every one has made the trip for this occasion. I’ll keep this short by saying just that. Please enjoy

brought out.

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

get over the crap that

her. It would have saved us all the trouble

no. You’re not pulling me into this one. I told 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 to stay out of it.” Chastity stated as she continued to eat her

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

and it won’t be.” Lexi rolled her eyes at him, I

I’d try one out on

Pain in my ass.”

That wasn’t very

expected me to

I am your mate

kept that from

I needed to give you that time. I didn’t want to force something

I appreciate

“You’re welcome.”

over whispered to Lexi, and kissed

out of Cloverland Lexi or will you be moving to one of the mate suites, and Colby moving

don’t know. I’m not sure how that works.”

mate suites. They don’t want mates on campus. I guess that means I’ll be

to Danielle on Monday, and

too late to get a weekend

stay here all weekend any

staying here as

over with Lexi!” Molly

mate, 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 with their mates.

“But…Jax.” Molly whined.