My Mate Is An Omega – Chapter 28

Lancaster POV

No, no, no!

The adrenaline was pumping in my veins, powered by the rage that consumed me. I didn’t think twice before lunging at the filthy creature who dared injure my Alpha, ready to get my revenge. Its eyes widened when he finally noticed me, but it was too late. Atlas closed his strong jaws around the bear’s muzzle – their weakest spot. It screeched in agony before shaking his head in a desperate attempt to get rid of us. Although he succeeded, we had no intention of ceasing our attack; our anger had caused us to go berserk.

the air, aiming for its neck. Bears were usually pretty slow due to their size and weight, but this one managed to raise its arm to protect his jugular.

ed we hadn’t let go of it – we had ripped its paw off completely.

eady hard enough for a wolf to pierce a bear’s tough hide; how did we manage to dismember one? In face of my confusion, the creature took the opportunity to run away, and I immediately realized my mistake. Atlas bared his fangs, ready to chase the enemy down. We were faster, so I had no doubt we could get to him. There was no way in hell I would let the fucker attack my pack, hurt my Alpha and run away once he was too injured to keep fighting. However, just as we took our first step, I put all of my fury aside when I heard a faint soun

”

at, and it took all of my strength to fight it back.

ly audible. Looking into his blue eyes, it was easy to see the color in them was slowly fading. “You will look after it for me, won’t you?”

will help you heal.”

alf to live. It was almost impossible for them to survive without each other though.

e meant, but another part refused to believe it. “There’s gotta be a way… I will find a way!”

“Not this

s, Sir. I’m just an Omega,” I argued frantically, my hands and knees already covered in

e my legacy, Lance. Take my name, and make it thrive.”

caster Stark.”

ink straight. My gaze shifted between the man’s face and the blood; the evidence was right in front of me, but it all still felt so surreal. A loud scream cut through the morning as Dario writhed

lief, he eventually stopped, taking in a deep breath. “Allow me to make one last selfish request.” There was only pain in his eyes when he looked at me, an

o! I would never-”

to do this?

can help him.”

las! I can’t kill him

er. We have to.”

feated, I rose my head to the sky and screamed at the top of my lungs. It was a song of frustration, agony, pain. There was just no way around this, was there? He wouldn’t s

when he noticed my gesture.

my mind, I slashed his throat in a single quick movement, putting an end to his suffering. And just like

al parents wanted me. Tears rolled down my face like waterfalls, and I started sobbing like a helpless little pup.

up.

oy,” Beta James growle

t compelled to oblige; gathering all of my strength, I picked myself up off the ground. We left the battlefield in silence and without l

***

yn POV

t were sitting on the floor, patiently waiting for the moment when the doors would be open. I, on the other hand, couldn’t seem to relax. As I remained standing, the only solution I could find to keep myself from pacing around the tight room was to tap my foot repeatedly agains

but it made me uneasy to not feel what he was feeling. What if he had gotten badly injured… or worse?

mate too, but she was doing a much better job at controlling her emotions. “They probably shut down our connection so we wouldn’t feel his pain if he got injured. They’re warriors, and while it’s likely they’ll get hurt, I have faith they’ll stay true to the promise they made to us.”

but… It’s so hard to be here while th

iors, yet we decided against it. All we can do now is wait.”

perished in combat, but this was so much stronger. I didn’t know how many minutes or hours had gone by when a loud bang was heard. The light of the morning invaded the dark room as the heavy metal door opened.

we had won, right?

nce… where’s Lance?” I asked frantically. The man sighed and looked away, making me even more despe

er and Sasha at the Alpha’s office. A doctor has been sent there to take a look at their i

e?”

rst, then we can go see them.”

l hallways made my heart beat faster; I felt like it was about to explode. When my friend finally opened the door to the office, my eyes immediately locked on Lance. Completely ignoring everyone else in the room, I rushed up to him, wrapping my arms around his neck. He winced, but soon leaned into my touch.

was fine. There were a few b

decided to take a look around. Judging by the sling securing Sasha’s arm, I guessed she had broken it, and her father had his upper-half covered in bandages. James’ condition seemed to be the worst out of all of them; at least thirty stitches

ario?”

as he looked away from me.

ished in combat,” James revealed at last with his head low, making me gasp

how?” I stuttere

the Beta confessed.

all did,” Lance add

ed him, too proud to be helped. Ignoring his pain, he walked towards the center of the room.

e for us to mourn him, but our pack can’t remain without a leader. We can’t afford to be vulnerable, especially not at a time like this.” I could feel the sadness in his voice as he tried to stay strong for the pack. He had just lost his best friend, but he had to act as if nothing had happened for the sake of his family. “Lanc

pain in my chest; but it wasn’t the time to speak. I knew all I could do for now was listen.

s will come true.”

what was going on, but I had to help him through this moment. I hugged him tighter, brushing his shoulder with one of my hands to let him know he wasn’t alone.

only one last topic we must discuss.” The Beta turned to Lance with empathy, slowly approaching him. “Since you are the new Alpha, you must choose your ranked members. I would be honored if you decide to pick my son to be your Beta, but you don’t have to.”

owed respectfully at him, showing his gratitude.

smile for a brief second amongst the chaos. “Is there anyone you have in mind to occupy the Gamma position?”

it is forbidden by our laws for a woman to take any of the high-ranking titles.”

green eyes focusing on the black-haired girl. “She could still become a Delta.”

per as your Gamma.”

a arched an eyebrow at her. Honestly, all of us

. As a Gamma’s daughter, I recognize he has the right skills for the position. With the proper training, he can definitely bec

nodded. “I have faith in you, Sasha, as I have in him. If you say he is the best to occupy the position, I trust you.”

ld his head up higher, taking one last glance at the wolves in the room. “Let’s go. We should allow our new Alpha and Luna some pri

e, leaving only us behind, I didn’t even have time to digest all of the information.

floor in front of me, letting o