The Alpha’s Fight for His Omega by Jess K

Chapter 116

***Rowen***

My meeting with Robert lasted a little less time than I expected it to. We were working through a list of his pack members that were interested in my warrior training program. I had also gotten recommendations for Moonlight pack members that might be good for some of the higher education schools at Dark Moon. Robert was going to forward the applications over to the schools for me.

We also discussed the education school Molly wanted again. The Dean of the teaching school at Dark Moon was still not really sure how he felt about Molly’s program. He was also resistant to the idea of splitting up the school. He knew Molly’s idea had merit, and he couldn’t deny all of the proof Molly had that pups learned better with the curriculum she proposed, but he was still resistant. Robert suggested adding a few classes that were in line with Molly’s ideas for a semester to see how it went. I was hopeful that the Dean would see that it would be better to split the school.

“By the way, we’re having a family gathering for dad’s birthday next weekend. Do you think you, your dad, and Chastity can make it?” Robert asked as we wrapped up our meeting.

“I’ll talk to dad about it, but I’m not sure why we couldn’t.” I answered.

“Great. What are you, and Chastity doing this weekend?”

“Her birthday is tomorrow. I’m picking her up after class tonight, and taking her home. We’re throwing her a party tomorrow.”

“That sounds like fun.”

“I hope so. Chastity hasn’t had a birthday party since she was 3.”

“Such a sad situation.”

“It was, but not any more.”

“Very true. Chastity is a wonderful female.”

“She’s the best. I’m very lucky.”

“You are. What time do you pick her up?”

“I have meet her at the Admin office at 3:00 to get her ID card. She has class until 5:30 so I’ll wait in her

room for her.”

“What are you going to do until 3:00?”

“I’m not sure. Maybe I’ll go over to Danny’s shop.”

“That sounds like a great plan. I’ll go with you.”

Robert chuckled, and we headed out. After I put my laptop in my car we headed over to Danny’s. Chastity hadn’t had a chance to talk to Danny about opening a second shop in Moonlight so I planned to talk to him about that as well. We spent several hours checking things out. I did talk to Danny about opening a second shop in Moonlight. He liked the idea, and I gave him contact information for the hobby shop owner in my pack.

A little before 3:00 I headed over to Cloverland. I was excited to see Chastity. I hadn’t seen her since the mate ball. I was looking forward to this weekend, and I really hoped she had a fun weekend. I was standing outside of the Admin building when I saw something that didn’t sit well with me. Some male was walking too close to Chastity.

Before she saw me the male stopped her, by grabbing hold of her hand. My heart dropped when she turned to him, and smiled. Him brushing a small lock of hair out of her face didn’t help my anger at all either. The look on her face said she really liked this male. I got up, and walked toward them with a low growl in my throat.

Chastity turned to me as soon as she heard me, looking shocked, then gave me a huge smile. The male beside her was smaller than me, but almost looked like he was challenging me. I glared back at him.

“Hi Rowen.” Chastity said brightly, drawing my attention back to her.

“Hi Chastity.” I said between clenched teeth, causing Chastity to look concerned.

Chastity pulled her hand away from the male, and walked right up to me, still smiling, but looked a little nervous. I didn’t feel my tension drain away until she wrapped her arms around my waist, and snuggled into my chest. After glaring at the male once more, I looked down into her bright green eyes, and smiled.

“I only have a minute, but I wanted a hug.” Chastity chirped.

“Of course sweet girl.” I said.

“Oh. This is my friend Zeke. Zeke this is my Rowen.” Chastity stated as she turned in my arms.

“Hello.” I grunted.

“Uh, Yeah. Hi. Chas, we gotta go.” The male stated, narrowing his eyes at me.

“Oh. Right. Here. I’ll see you in a little bit. I’m sorry I have to leave you waiting.” Chastity said with a small pout as she handed me a small plastic card.

“It’s ok.” I responded, and took it from her.

“Come on Chas. We have to go. You’re going to be late.” The male, Zeke growled, causing me to glare at him again.

“I know.” Chastity snapped.

She stood on tip toe, and kissed my chin before leaving my arms. I watched as she walked over to the male who smiled smugly at me. When he turned his back to me to walk with Chastity, I growled quietly as he took hold of her hand. Thankfully she pulled away quickly.

“Why did you give that male your ID card? You need it to get into the school building.” I heard him ask as he tried to hold her hand again, but she shook him off.

“I didn’t. I got a temporary card so he can get into my room. Can you stop that please?” Chastity stated, as I caught myself following behind them, and stopped.

“So he’ll be there when we get back from class? I don’t like that.”

“Huh?”

“Nothing. Never mind.”

I didn’t hear the rest of their conversation as they had moved too far away from me. I was some where between angry, and heartbroken. From the sound of it they were very close. I never thought Chastity would cheat on me, and I hadn’t felt any pain to indicate she had. That didn’t mean she didn’t have feelings for him. The thought of losing her to anyone killed me.

I was walking toward the dorms when I realized I didn’t want to go into her room. If her room smelled of another male I just might go crazy. I wouldn’t be able to handle that, and I might end up tearing the place apart. I couldn’t do that to her. That thought in mind I turned on my heal, got in my car, and headed to a coffee shop.

I spent the entire time in a jumbled mess. I couldn’t get my thoughts straight at all. Duke couldn’t even help. He was just as worried, and upset as I was. The idea of Chastity cheating in any way was killing us both. I didn’t think Chastity was that type. At the same time she had been so sheltered, and starved for any kind of attention for so long, maybe she was indulging in it too much. No matter what, I knew in my heart I would forgive anything she did. It would tear me up inside, but for her, I would do anything just to keep her.

A little before 5:30 I headed over to Chastity’s room. When I reached her door, I still couldn’t bring myself to go inside. Just the thought of another male that wasn’t Colby, Norm, or Marcus in there caused my heart to twist. I leaned against to wall, and slid down to sit. With my arms on my bent knees, I put my head against the wall, shut my eyes, and waited.

I smelled her before, I saw her, or even heard her. The lilac, and honeysuckle scent that was my mate’s always sent my heart racing. I opened my eyes, and turned my head with a smile in my face. That smile. instantly dropped when I spotted that male walking in front of her. He smirked at me than turned to her. I slowly stood up, waiting to pounce. I tensed as he ran his hand down MY mate’s arm, and took hold of her hand. I couldn’t see their faces, but I could hear them as he was blocking her view of me.

“Chastity, I got you a birthday present.” The male said.

“Oh. Um. You didn’t have to do that.” Chastity responded, and I could see her pull her hand from his.

“Can I give it to you now since I can’t take you out to celebrate this weekend?”

“Alright.”

I silently watched as he handed her something. I heard what sounded like a jewelry box being opened. I heard nothing for a moment or two.

“It’s a locket with our initials engraved on it. See?” He stated.

“Oh. Why did you get me this?” Chastity questioned.

“I thought you would like it.”

“Oh. I…ummm.”

I started moving toward them as I saw him lean forward like he was going to kiss her. No way was I going to let him kiss my mate right in front of me. This situation was bad enough. I didn’t need to watch it get worse. I just caught sight of Chastity’s face which look confused, and concerned. I stopped when I watched her lean back, and put her hand up to stop him.

“What are you doing, Zeke?” Chastity asked.

like you Chas. I want you to be my girlfriend.” The male stated, and I had to try

Chastity

“Why not?” He asked.

Zeke. I have

reject him, and be with me. I know you like me

but this, no. No way. Zeke turned to me with his

and moved around the

her into my arms. I couldn’t help crinkling my

glancing down at her smiling face, I looked back at him to

Please.” Chastity mind

calm down? Didn’t you hear what he said? What is going

is just my

doesn’t

Let me

“But…..”

let you handle most of the females who

“Fine.”

and

and turned to the male. It took him a minute to stop glaring at me, look at Chastity. His face changed instantly to one of hope, and adoration. I knew that look well because it was the same look I had for

me to reject my mate for

You’re my girlfriend, you belong with me. You don’t need him.” The male

what?”

“My girlfriend.”

not. You’re my

him, and give us a chance. I

horrible pain, and heartbreak so you can

as you do, you won’t

doesn’t work like that.” I grumbled, and

a mate is painful, no matter what. Besides, I don’t like you like that. Zeke, you’re my friend. Nothing more. I never saw you as anything more than that. I never will. I’m certainly not your girlfriend, and I don’t want to be. I love my mate, very much, and he loves me.

and wanted to be with you he would be here. If you loved him you would be spending your time not in class with him instead of with me. You two

“What?”

“You heard me.”

hadn’t. I’m here without Rowen because he can’t be here. He is the future Alpha

“Yeah. But…..

you’ll make some female very happy, but

“You are my mate!”

snort. I really did, but this male was drawing

I was sure of that. I did roll my eyes though. He must have

at me.

shaky voice, and I was curious how he

that.

advantage of you! He’s lying about all of it. He wanted to have sex with you so he lied to you!” The male growled, pointing

hell…” I started, but Chastity placed her hand on my

sparks I feel every

you’re just imagining

do you have a mate or did you have a mate? Do you know what the

mate!” The male said firmly,

possible. I know who my mate

it is! I can feel it!

calm you when you’re stressed, or emotionally a mess? Does your heart race when you’re with me? Do you feel like

happy when I’m

any of those

don’t know. I just know that I like you, a lot, and I think…..I know you’re meant to be

even the slightest touch. I would have known too. That’s how I KNOW that

I’m in love with you. Doesn’t that count for

in love with Rowen. He is my mate. He always has been, and he always will be. I can’t, and I won’t reject him for you, or anyone else. I refuse to do that to him, and I refuse to do that to myself! You don’t know the pain that would cause, and no amount of someone being in love with me will make that pain go away, ever. I’m sorry to hurt you

some where. She will be perfect for

“But

Zeke You’ll find her. It’s just

find her

She was mine, and she had made it clear that I am hers. This conversation needed to end, and he needed to accept the way things were “Don’t you get it? You DON’T have Chastity! She

asked you!” Zeke

when you’ve already been told no!” I stated as I balled my fists, glaring at this

you deserve

not for you to decide! That is between

of her, you’ll push her to the side for the next exciting hottie that comes along. Causing her pain,

what was about to happen, but I had a feeling it wasn’t going to be pretty.

YOU SPEAK TO OR ABOUT MY MATE LIKE THAT YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HIM! HE WOULD NEVER TREAT ME OR ANYONE LIKE THAT ROWEN IS AN AMAZING MALE WHO ALWAYS TREATS ME WITH LOVE, AND RESPECTII

tell me there hasn’t been a

A FACT THAT ROWEN HAS NEVER, AND WILL NEVER

“No!”

WANT TO MAINTAIN EVEN AN OUNCE OF OUR FRIENDSHIP

THE THINGS YOU SAID

WANT YOU, AND HE’S IN MY

and got angry all over again. The nerve

YOU! I WANT MY MATE! THE ONE THE GODDESS GAVE ME! HE

WANT YOU! YOU ARE NOT MY MATE! YOU ARE ONLY MY FRIEND! NOW APOLOGIZE IF YOU WANT

so great about him?” Zeke

apart. He’s there

can complete the education I want so I can become what I want to be. He’s not trying to force me to drop out, and come home. He spends more time here with me than I do at home with him. He takes time out of his incredibly busy day, every day to video chat with me for as long as I want. He loves me more than anything in this world, and I love him just as much.”

smug right now probably wouldn’t help the situation. The look on Zeke’s face almost made me feel bad for him. Almost. It

that. He’ll cheat on you, and leave you.”

don’t know that!”

NEITHER DO YOU!” Zeke

always be true to me. I can feel that I can trust him, always.

“But….”

Zeke. Believe me you will. I didn’t understand it myself

just wish you would give

and I won’t. I can be your friend, but nothing more. Maybe I can help you find your mate. I can’t be

“Please.”

mate if you keep this up.” I growled, even though I didn’t like the idea of her continuing

this.” Zeke growled

of this. Chastity is my mate. That you’re trying to take from

how you’re making Rowen,

feel bad

a chance to give

nothing I can

I will only

“Oh.”

need you to apologize to Rowen though. What you said about him was wrong. It was also hurtful to me. You owe both of us an

I didn’t mean to hurt

you to apologize to Rowen too

“Sorry, Rowen.”

to be your friend, but I don’t know if I can trust you now. I need some time to think about it. I think you need time to realize that you, and I will not

“But…”