My Mate Is An Omega – Chapter 2

Caitlyn POV

After talking to Cedar, I finally decided to head back to the house where I lived with my mom. Megan’s coat helped protect my back from the cold wind, but my legs were still freezing, reminding me I should get changed. Besides, I had promised my mother we could have lunch together to celebrate my birthday, and I was sure she would freak out if I was late. As I approached the small cottage, I was greeted by the delicious scent of my mother’s special – moose stew and bannock. It immediately made my day a little lighter.

Although lower ranking members’ houses were located in the furthest part of the territory, our borders were always protected by Sentinels, and the pack was quite peaceful. It was usual for us to leave our doors open, so I didn’t even bother knocking before walking inside. My mother, who was by the stove, momentarily took her eyes off the cooking pot to smile brightly at me. Before I could even say a word, she hopped in my direction, wrapping her arms around me in a tight hug.

the small wooden table. Not even with her daughter could she let go of her altruistic ways – a habit she got after years serving the pack as an Omega.

.

your mate?”

ner than later; after all, I rushed out this morning saying I thought Caleb was my mate. However, I was hoping to give Faye more time to recover. She was only now regaining her strength, and I was afraid the mention of our fated mate’s name would make her weak again.

e’ll get through this,” my she-wolf reassured me. “It’ll get easier. You’ll see.

ore we told this story, the easier it was to accept what happened. Somehow, I was slowly learning to move on.

walking back towards me to hold me

tly, it was more than I could ever ask for.

tined for better, Cait. I know it might not make a lot of sense right now, but you’ll realize it eventually.”

ose him to be with me. He was my destiny.”

dess meant for you to be mated to him, but we don’t know her reasons. Maybe she did it to teach you a valuable lesson.” She rubbed my a

ds. Why would the Goddess intend for me to be rejected? It seemed like a cruel fate for anyone. Unless she wanted to punish me for something I had done

it so fast?”

uld just have to wait.

st suffocating me with her bear hug.

. I’m just an Omega.” I coughed.

crazy smart Omega!” she corrected me, messing up my hair before her gaze finally landed on my mother, who was already frowning in face of my friend’s poor manners. “Good aft

s.

her influence me sometimes.

w are we celebrating today?”

a.” My tone was accusing as I frowned at her, making her laugh. “So this was his gift to me.” I pulled out th

nitely wasn’t one of the brightest.

ing up just from the way her eyes widened, and I had to cover her mouth to prevent her from screaming. “He said I can take anything I want from there.”

protest, she added, “Just the two of us – no boys allowed.”

edar’s assistant and I don’t wanna look like a hot mess.”

got you, babe.” She winked at me at the exact time my mother announced lunch was r

***

to make a good impression. Since I didn’t have a lot of clothes to choose from, my mom kindly got me a nice, formal beige overcoat as a birthday gift to help me look more professional. I wore it over a black high neck knitted sweater and my best pair of dark jeans. After adding some natural make-up, I was off to work.

die to cover my face. Instead, I glued my chin to my chest, shrinking as much as I could before I started walking at a fast pace.

he got. Fortunately, I was able to hold onto my control and only have enough to get a little tipsy – which was pretty hard, considering how much of a tequila fan I was.

ad an alcoholic for a counterpart. “We should drink some more after work!”

ft of tequila. And I know her well enough to be sure she finished it on her

’t believe I have lived so long without her.

n and distracted with my internal conversation, I forgot to pay attention to the path in front of me. When I slowly lifted my head to find out who I had bumped into, my heart stopped. The muscular man had tanned skin covered in tattoos. His black hair was styled in a buzzcut, and his light brown eyes were so intense they pierce

cted, it won’t happen again!”

e shoulder. “Don’t worry about it, Cait. But why are you acting so weird?

king around. Should I explain I wa

I’ll punch him in the face!” He growled, cracking his knuckles. Damn, even with his usual sweet personality, he looked scary as hell now. “He was stupid enough to reject you, but if he tries something else…”

sadness rushing through me again. I closed my eyes, regaining my composure before forcing an apologetic smile. “I’m just

. I instinctively lifted my hands up to protect my face, expecting her to jump over me. To my surprise, she stopped when she was inches away from me.

s.

ely crazier than that,” Faye scoffed.

ou without the other. You’re like each other’s shadows.”

three of us chatted until we reached the cafeteria, but as soon as we went inside, I removed myself from the conversation – I didn’t want him to hear my voice. My hazel eyes shyly scoured through the place as I lowered my head, trying to hide behind the two warriors who accompanied me. I caught a glimpse of Caleb sitting at the ranked members table; he had one arm possessively wrapped around Lacey’s shoulder. They didn’t seem to notice me, but to be honest, I didn’t bother staring at them too long. My she-wolf growled in disgust, yet all I could feel was betrayal.

abe? You alright?” Megan pulled me back from my thoughts.

bably doing this because he pitied my situation.

” He rolled his eyes. “Unless you don’t want me to hang out with you. I understand if you don’t think I’m cool enough…” He pouted.

with us,” she joked. I immediately widened my eyes at her. The way she carelessly messed with a high ranking member… I didn’t know if she was brave or stupid. “But we’ll let you stick around today. Maybe you can learn a thing or two, right, Cait?”

ptly.

I’ll make you take ten extra laps tomorrow as punishment.”

t her face.

, but I knew how hard she worked to become a great warrior. She wanted to be respected for her strength.

n my best friend first applied. He is a strict trainer, especially with her, but only because he wants her to become the powerful fighter he knows she can be.

was no way we would cross paths. Still, I walked as fast as I could until I reached the Alpha’s office, taking a deep breath before knocking on his door; today was the big day. I was offered the chance to prove I’m more than a simple Omega, and I was determined to prove my worth.

for me. “Please, take a seat.” He gestured towards the desk, and I quickly obliged.

n, Alpha.”

incerely before pulling out a few papers. “So, the first thing I need you to do is prepare the details for my next meeting. I want you to be present with me for that.”

“Of course. May I ask what’s

existent sleuths, he is seeking our help.” I nodded, easily processing the information. Sleuths were the equivalent of wolf packs for bears.

do you want me to do?” I asked assertively.

…”

***

ly, I had become a master at it; we still hadn’t talked since the day he rejected me. Little by little, it was getting easier to accept the fact he didn’t want me. With a lot of support from my best friend, my mother, and especially my wolf, I was slowly realizing I didn’t need him to be happy. I was starting to believe I could actually live without him.

iately confused.

ith concern. “Cait, is everything okay?”

st in thought. Then, I heard my she-wolf cheerfully chant, “M