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.

want you to be my girlfriend.” The male

Zeke…” Chastity

“Why not?” He asked.

you Zeke. I have

with me. I know you like me more

turned to me with his eyes

and moved around the male I was about to

my arms. I couldn’t

looked back at him to find him glaring at

Rowen. Please.” Chastity mind linked

hear what he said? What is going on with you two?” I growled back through mind

He is

doesn’t

truth. Let me

“But…..”

Rowen. I let you handle most of the females who throw themselves

“Fine.”

and

stop glaring at me, look at Chastity. His face changed instantly to one of hope, and

ask me to reject my mate for you?” Chastity

You don’t need him.” The male responded, making

what?” Chastity

“My girlfriend.”

I’m not. You’re

reject him, and give us a chance. I know I can

go through horrible pain, and heartbreak so you can try to make me happy. That’s what you’re asking of me,

as you do,

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

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. I’m not going to reject him. I can’t do that to myself, or to him. I’m sorry Zeke, but I

wanted to be with you he would be here. If you loved him you would be

“What?”

“You heard me.”

can’t be here. He is the future Alpha of our pack. He can’t

“Yeah. But…..

person, and a good friend. I’m sure you’ll make some female very happy, but that female isn’t me. You’ll understand when you find

“You are my mate!”

snort. I really did, but this male was drawing at straws here. There was no

my eyes

at me.

shaky voice, and

that.

you! He’s lying about all of it. He wanted to have sex

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

I pretending to feel the mate bond between us? Am I imagining the sparks I feel every time I touch him? Is my wolf lying to me every time she

you’re just imagining

have a mate or did you have a mate? Do you know

The male said firmly, and I growled

possible. I know who my mate is, and

it is! I can feel it! I know

a mess? Does your heart race when you’re with me? Do you feel like our souls connect when our gazes meet? Do you feel sparks

happy when I’m around

feel any of

know. I just know that I like you, a lot, and I think…..I know you’re meant to

known the moment our eyes first met. Your wolf would have gone crazy at my scent. You would feel sparks at even the slightest touch. I would have known too. That’s how I KNOW that you are NOT my mate. I am also NOT your girlfriend. I am your friend, nothing more. I can never

love with you.

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

have a mate out there, some where. She will be perfect for you

“But

You’ll find her. It’s

find her I already have

and he needed to accept the way things

you!” Zeke snapped at

and you keep pushing when you’ve already been told no!” I stated as I

deserve her!” He

I don’t, but that’s not for you to decide! That is between

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

know what was about to happen,

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

there hasn’t been a single female that hasn’t tried!”

FOR A FACT THAT ROWEN HAS NEVER, AND WILL NEVER DO THAT TO ME! I KNOW HE WILL

“No!”

TO MAINTAIN EVEN AN OUNCE OF

THE THINGS YOU SAID

YOU,

and got angry all over again. The nerve of this

MY MATE! THE ONE THE GODDESS GAVE ME!

ONLY MY FRIEND! NOW APOLOGIZE IF YOU WANT TO SALVAGE THIS

great about him?” Zeke

There is nothing NOT great about him! He supports me, is patient with me, encourages me, is my strength when I need it, he is loving to me, he is kind to me. He lifts me up when I’m falling apart. He’s there in every way he can be even if I don’t need him to be. He’s respectful of my thoughts,

with him. He takes time out of his incredibly busy day, every day to video

wouldn’t help the situation. The look on Zeke’s face almost made me feel bad for him. Almost. It was hard to feel bad for someone who

always be like that. He’ll

know that!”

NEITHER DO YOU!” Zeke

be true to me.

“But….”

me you will. I didn’t understand it myself

wish you would give me

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

“Please.”

going to lose your friendship with my mate if you keep this up.” I growled, even though I didn’t like the

out of this.”

mate. That you’re trying to take from me.”

how you’re making Rowen, and I feel.” Chastity said

to make you feel bad Chastity.

have a chance to give you.

is nothing I can

isn’t. I will

“Oh.”

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

Chastity. I didn’t mean to

need you to apologize

“Sorry, Rowen.”

can trust you now. I need some time to think about it. I think you need time to realize that you, and I will

“But…”