The Alpha’s Fight for His Omega by Jess K

Chapter 84

***Chastity****

It was almost 10:00 by the time we reached the pack house. Most of the lights are off, but I could see one lone figure slumped over on the stairs. It took me a moment before I could tell it was Braxton, and my heart broke for him yet again. He didn’t even move when the car came to a stop. After handing Lilac to Rowen, I got out of the car, and tentatively walked toward Braxton, who still hadn’t moved. When I reached him I gently ran my fingers through his hair.

“Braxton.” I said quietly.

His arms whipped out, and wrapped around my waist. At first I feared his actions, but that fear abated quickly when he drew me to him, and buries his head into my stomach. From the trembles wracking his body I could tell he was crying. I wrapped one arm around his shoulders, with the other hand I ran my fingers through his hair, trying to soothe him. I sensed, more than saw Rowen, and Jax move up behind me. Jax lowered himself to sit beside Braxton, and began rubbing his back. Rowen stood quietly with his hand on my back. We stayed that way for quite some time. Eventually Braxton released me, and looked up. His tear stained face made my heart crack. I gently mopped the tears from his face, and just looked at him. He looked so much like a pup right then.

“Thank you for coming home so quickly. All of you.” Braxton whispered.

“You need us. We wouldn’t be any where else right now. Colby wanted to come, but….” I started to say, but Braxton shook his head.

“I told him to stay there. He worked too hard to get there.” Braxton stated.

“But…”

“You two being here is enough. And dad too.”

“OK.”

“Why don’t we get inside, and we’ll talk.” Rowen suggested.

Braxton nodded then stood up. We followed him up to Jax’s apartment. Jax disappeared into my room. long enough to drop my stuff for me, then came into the living room. Molly was waiting for us. She gave me a quick hug, and we watched as Braxton dropped down onto one of the couches. Once I had released Lilac from her harness, and set her down on the floor, I moved to sit next to Braxton who had his head in his hands.

“You know the messed up thing is, I’m not really sad that he’s gone. I mean I am in a way, but I hardly knew him. I’m more sad about the fact that I won’t get to learn more about my family. The ones from my past. My grandparents, and stuff like that. He told me a decent amount about them, but there was more I wanted to know. I’ll never be able to learn that stuff now. I feel like a part of my history, and who I am is just gone now. He told me some stuff about himself from before mom, but not enough to really know HIM. You know? He said he really didn’t know who he was any more. He stopped knowing who he was when she rejected him. A part of me thought that maybe I could help him. Maybe I could save him in. some way, but…..I guess he was just too far gone.” Braxton said quietly.

I didn’t know what to say so I didn’t. I just rubbed his back, and listened as he talked.

“I know he said I was doing a hell of a lot better in school than he ever did. He tried to tell me a bit about farming, but I just….I didn’t understand any of it. I think he kind of got that, and just said if I ever wanted to everything my grandfather, and he ever knew was written down in journals in his house. They kept all kinds of records on everything. Maybe I’ll donate them to the library or something, I don’t know. Dad told

me that he hired some people to start sorting through stuff in the house. Throw out trash, box up anything that wasn’t. That kind of thing. He said he told them to keep any books they find.

“Greg, once he was here he didn’t ever want to go back to that house. Said there was just too much depression there. His parents were older when they had him, and they passed away in that house. Not far apart from each other. Days maybe or something. He said he was about 25 or so when they died. He lived alone in that house ever since. He told me it was mine now to do with it what I wanted. I just….I don’t know what to do with it. Dad said he’ll have it cleaned out, repaired, and maintained. That I can decide when I turn 18. Said maybe I can raise my own family in that house, or sell it, and by a new one. He said it. was up to me. He asked Greg a few times if there was anything in particular he wanted done to the house. Greg always just said it’s Braxton’s now. Let him decide. I don’t know what to do with a house though.

“At the same time I kind of feel like a piece of me died. I didn’t really feel that way when mom died, but with her things were kind of different. The way she treated me depended on how I behaved. If I was doing what she wanted, and secretly learning Beta stuff with her she was the proud, loving mom. When I would get bored with it, which I did, a lot, and wanted to hang out with my friends she would get mad at me. Jax, I don’t know how you learned all that stuff. It’s a lot. I hated every minute of it too. Her moods were so night and day too. I learned pretty quick to only show her what she wanted to see of me, not the real me, you know? She didn’t like the me that was nice to any one, but her, and Fiona. She didn’t like the me that felt guilty about hurting people. When she died I felt free. Free to be me.

“With Greg I feel like I’m missing something. Missing a part of who I am, and I barely know the man. For a long time I didn’t know mom either, but when I learned about her, I didn’t really feel like she was mine, you know? Greg, I could kind of feel like I was his. Now who do I belong to?” Braxton said quietly.

“You belong to me, Molly, Colby, Lexi, Rowen, dad, and Chastity. We’ve always been your family, and we always will be. Dad, and Chas may not be your family by blood, but you still belong to us.” Jax said gently. “Jax is right. Anytime I talk about you, I always refer to you as my little brother. You always have been. Even knowing we don’t share blood, you’re still my little brother.” I said.

“You talk about me?” Braxton questioned as he turned to look at me.

“Yeah I do. You can ask Norm, and Marcus. Anytime you tell me about things going on in your life it’s always “my little brother did this, and he accomplished this. My little brother is growing into a great man.” It’s always that way. I know our lives were not great over the years, but you’re still my brother.” I explained.

“I….thank you.” Braxton nodded.

“You’re welcome.”

“Brax, we’re anything you need us to be, always.” Jax said.

“I know.” Braxton responded.

“You’ll get through this Braxton. It won’t be easy, but you will.” Rowen said from beside me.

“Yeah?” Braxton questioned.

days, but you will

the service is tomorrow afternoon. Will…..will

I

wouldn’t miss it Braxton. You’re not doing this alone.”

“Thank you.” Braxton whispered.

“You’re welcome.”

to…..hey.” Braxton squeaked as Lilac climbed up onto his shoulder, and started

soothing you Braxton.” I said

She smells a bit like you Chas.” Braxton

what Leila said. That’s why Leila named her Lilac.” I said reaching over to scratch the kitten behind the

wolf isn’t a

“Most wolves aren’t.”

you mind moving her off

I took Lilac off his shoulder, and placed her

Duke did.” Rowen

ok with a

gotten used to her. She’s kind of forced him to as she always ends

actually

Duke, and Leila are together they’re usually out running together. Lilac can’t keep up with them. and she’s not allowed in the woods. Too many predators might come after her, and

Leila? Would she

some predators are too strong for her. She also can’t really fight against another wolf if it comes after

going to go to bed. Good night, and thank you.” Braxton said

so crazy over the last few months. This was just one more

not seem like it right now, but

hope

know you do, and I’ll do everything

go backwards Chastity. I promise.” Molly said speaking

“Thank you.” I whispered.

some sleep? It’s going to be a tough day

room, I sat there quietly with Rowen. He wrapped

my waist, and

aren’t you?” Rowen asked

“Yeah.” I admitted.

“Of what?”

saw Braxton’s temper. I’m scared that with this emotional situation it’s going to

scared he’s going

“Or someone else?”

over the last few

“What’s that?”

lifts weights, works out, and hits the punching bag. He works out his temper in a constructive manner

be sure he’ll do that this time? This situation is

“Yeah I can.”

“How?”

the son of a murderous, abusive psycho, and

“What happened?”

Braxton in the high school gym, pounding on a punching bag. He had missed two classes until they found him. Dimi picked him up, and they spent hours in the gym.

“Oh.”

parents and went off. Scared the hell out of the pups too. He

in any way

helped too. Had those boys out of bed, and ready when Jax picked them up