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?”

Jax growled from

going to have to just suck it

just kill him, and keep her hidden away from the world.”

least it’s your best friend, and someone you know, and not some twit off the street.” Colby growled

crap for four damn hours. Jax, get the hell over the fact that

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 any

waiting for us at on the stairs of 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.

asked as Chastity took her

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

is that?”

head families of packs you’re allied with are invited to a swearing in

“Oh. That makes sense.”

be at

but there will be a lot of them.” Dad

dressed for this at

time to go change. Dinner

“Oh thank goddess.”

not really dressed to meet a bunch of Alphas, Beta, and their families.”

are dressed just fine. Most of them will be dressed more like you. Nice, but not formal.” My dad

“Are you sure?”

I’m sure. Who wants to put on suits, and dresses after hours of

“That’s true.”

to the suite everyone else would be staying in. I was a little surprised to find we were on the Alpha floor, but I guess, being family, it made sense in a way. Chastity made herself comfortable while we all changed out of casual 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

Chastity asked as she

not going to lie to them. I’m going to tell them

“What?”

of people are going to address you as Luna, or

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

Well now I kind of feel stupid bringing

that, and I appreciate it. It reminds

always care about you,

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

time to head downstairs for dinner.” My dad said as

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

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

I guess that makes sense.”

same tomorrow to enter

“OK.”

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

or anything?” Chastity whispered

absolutely should. You have a beautiful smile.” I whispered onto the top of

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

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

it out.” He growled quietly,

knew it.” I heard Molly whisper, and

SOME EXPLAINING

your own. Now that you have, what are you waiting for?” Colby responded as he smirked, spread he feet apart, and crossed his arms over his

insufferable man!” Lexi growled

I realized Colby was standing right in front of Anthony. Anthony sat up straight,

I’m also yours. Just like you’re mine.” Colby called out, as he

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

Colby

likes of you.” I heard Anthony grumble, but Colby

the table. As soon as she was on our side of it, she kicked off her shoes, and ran to Colby,

and Jax put

I’ve never had a pack introduction quite like that.” Jeremy

did not plan that.” My dad responded as he shook Jeremy’s

think your Beta’s son has

has.”

wonderful girl. I have no doubt she’ll do wonderful things for you

befriended our future Luna, and

looked down at Chastity to see that she

yes. Miss. Chastity. You are a lovely girl. I know you will do great things in your future with

sir.” Chastity said quietly as she

me then looking at Chastity in disgust. I simply rolled my eyes, and

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

Chastity

work my girl. You make everyone

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

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.

all for coming this weekend. We are honored that every one has made the trip for this occasion. I’ll

course of dinner was immediately brought out. We all dug in, and started chatting

telling you, I’ve been saying for months you two were mates. If you had just asked I would

get over the crap that needle nosed prick over there

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

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

She could have punched me for that, and I like my perfect nose just the way it is.” Colby quipped, “It is

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

one out on you. Do you have a nickname

Pain in my

That wasn’t very

You expected me to

am your

kept that from me for

over douchebag over there. I needed to give you

know. I appreciate

“You’re welcome.”

to Lexi, and kissed her temple. I chuckled under

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

sure how that works.” Lexi answered,

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

go talk to Danielle on Monday, and find

too late to get a

have to stay here all weekend any

staying

with Lexi!”

my mate, and you will NOT get in the way of that. You, and Jax both have a way

“But…Jax.” Molly whined.