My Mate Is An Omega – Chapter 13

Caitlyn POV

After breakfast, I went to Dario’s office for my second day of work. It wasn’t a particularly easy job, but I was adjusting to it pretty well. The Alpha was a bold, yet kind man who patiently helped me with everything I wasn’t capable of doing on my own thus far. He also taught me a lot about pack politics, which was quite interesting. The position satisfied the hunger for knowledge I’ve had since I was a pup, and it paid relatively well; once I was done with my first month of training, I would be earning as much as a Kappa.

It also allowed me to understand my new Alpha better. He was slightly more strict and conservative than Cedar, which made sense, since he was almost three decades older. Behind his stern demeanor, he had the good heart every great leader should have. Although he didn’t always show it, he cared deeply for each of his followers, making sure everyone lived with dignity according to his own view.

most of the costs for their education.

offered to grab him the drink myself, but he insisted my work shouldn’t be interrupted, and said he saw it as an opportunity to stretch his legs after remaining seated for so long.

ffee.

ed him with a shrug.

outh curled up in a small smile. “Pretty good. I like the suggestions you made, especially on the last line.”

ou do? I thought

tal for the soul, as long as you don’t forget reality,” he wisely remarked, clearing his throat. “An old wolf like me often has trouble finding the beauty in life. I believe your young blood can help

ded, flushing a little. “I’m glad to

alls.”

s the black bureau in the corner of the room.

ur troublesome mate was ready to solve it with his fists.” I could feel his frown without even looking at him. “That boy seems to forget his place quite often. I must admit it’s partially my fault; I give him boundaries, but I find it hard to reprimand him whenever he crosses them.”

lighting up my face. “If I may ask, Alpha, why do you treat him diffe

at?

ntly regretting asking such a personal que

p from his seat to stare thoughtfully out of the huge window before turning back to me. “I think this is a story for another time.”

me I heard my wolf cry out in pain.

ate!”

had come to my side when I felt his hand on my back. “Are you okay, child?”

, tell me what is going on. Where is Lance?”

before leaving the room.

piky fur with a few white markings. I shivered when his icy blue eyes landed on me. He c****d his head to the side, asking if I was ready, and Faye picked up the robes in her mouth before we both set off. A few minutes later, a dark brown wolf with golden eyes joined u

us both simultaneously – an ability only wolves of higher rank possessed.

alloped through the trees, following the other two beasts at full speed. It wasn’t fast enough. Fear consumed me, making it seem as though time had stopped. My heart p

ve to be.”

my heart ache, but at least, he was alive. He lowered his ears when he noticed us, letting out a painful cry as he forced his wolf to retreat, shifting back into his human form. Faye gave me back control, and I didn’t wait for my Alpha’s permission before I rushed towards my mate. He stumbled, but I rea

left my system, and relief washed over me.

smile, but winced instead.

him in such a terrible condition.

ate.

, lowering his head. “I couldn’t get him, Sir. I’m sorry. He fled a few minutes before you got here. Had I been able to hold him off until you arrived, we could have gotten more information on the attacks.”

know now!”

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oughout the process, watching how a few nurses helped clean his wounds while the doctors stitched him up. Despite the terrible shape he was in, he remained calm and talkative, which helped me relax a little. After a few hours, he was recommended bed rest and released to go back home. The hospital staff offered a wheelchair for his comfort, but he was too proud to accept it. It took us a bit longer than usual, but we eventually made it to the small house near the border.

nd to eat. Of course, it wasn’t as good as hers, but my mate seemed to approve of it. We didn’t talk much all through the afternoon, since he was mostly asleep. He needed to rest so his wolf would have enough strength to heal his wounds – some of which were pretty deep – so I just sat on the chair next to the couch and watched him. Back in the hospital, he had briefly explained what happened; how he was working when he picked up on a different scent and set off to check it. On his own. He wanted to protect his pack, but the reckless way he did it concerned me.

e hand to sit by his side.

, but I must admit you’d do great as a nurse as well.”

uld have happened if we hadn’t gotten there on time.”

e face, all covered in cuts and bruises.

oked away, on the verge of tears.

“I love you, Lance. And I’m glad my first mate didn’t want me, because it led me to you. But I don’t wanna lose you too. I can’t,” I confessed, in between sobs. “My father died before I was old enough to actually remember him, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t lea

one is left broken.”

e understood what I was feeling. He rocked me like a baby, planting a long kiss on my forehead. With his thumb, he wiped away my tears, gently brushing my hair with his fingers afterwards. He cupped one of my cheeks with his hand, securing me in place as he stared deeply into my eyes.

. I’m sorry.” I could almost feel the sincerity in his voice. “I won’t leave you, ever. I promise I will be more careful, okay?” After a few seconds, I nodded. “I love you, Cait,” he whispered as he leaned closer, capturing my lips with his. When his tongue pre