My Mate Is An Omega – Chapter 29

Caitlyn POV

Because of our animal side, werewolves had amplified emotions, which meant they were more intense for us than they were for humans or other supernatural creatures. Happiness, sadness, excitement, and more importantly, love and anger. It was common for us to make decisions based on our mood, which is why great leaders should have impeccable control over their emotions – the stronger the wolf living inside of the human, the harder it usually was for them to be controlled, and the bigger was the damage they could cause.

Due to our bond, I could clearly feel everything Lance was feeling; it was extremely painful. I watched in horror as the man who was always so calm and kind broke down right before my eyes. It was killing me to see him in such misery, but what could I do? The recent events had taken a huge toll on me. I still hadn’t had time to process everything, I only had a bunch of half-stories and loose information. All of a sudden I lost the good Alpha who took me in with open arms – apparently by my mate’s hands – and I was supposed to become a Luna? The pressure, the fear, the confusion; my own feelings were already too much to deal with. How could I help him when I was just as overwhelmed by the whole situation?

the voice of reason. “He has lost a lot more than us today, and the weight he has over his shoulder is much heavier. We must do this for him.”

tly what I had to do.

lled, placing my hand over his shoulder.

ike this, but I pushed through it. I kept breathing steadily, focusing on calming him. Thankfully, my efforts seemed to be paying off.

e will swim together. We will build a water mill and use the difficulty to our advantage.” I closed my eyes for a second, resting my forehead against his. I noticed he was breathing in sync with me. “You have always been strong for me, Lance, and I want to return the favor. I want to help you while you’re most vulnerable. Let me be strong for you. For us.”

t I didn’t complain. Instead, I snaked my arms around him, returning the gesture as best as I could.

t.”

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ter POV

painful as it was, I couldn’t help but relive the experience, thinking of what I could have done differently. In the end, I knew it was useless; no matter how bad I wanted to, I couldn’t change the past. Thankfully, Caitlyn never left my side throughout the whole day. I admired how she managed to be so calm, and it helped me remain sane. I don’t know what I would have done if I didn’t have her with me. During the afternoon, we were allowed to rest in one of the guest suites located on the second floor of the pack house. Other than my mate, sleep proved to be an incredible medicine.

ave the proper attire to attend such an event, Luke was happy to lend me one of his best suits. For the first tim

he announcement which would follow the ceremony – the one where I would be presented as the new leader in front of the entire pack. In the middle of the mess, I couldn’t even allow myself to celebrate my new position. Actually, was I even happy about it? How could a

even acknowledged it.” Atlas’ voice was loud and clear inside my head. He had been quiet until now, silently mourning our loss.

” I retorted.

w tie around my neck before walking towards the mirror. I had to laugh as I stared at my reflection – the man in front of me… he looked nothing like me. The stray wasn’t calm and collected; I was reckless, impulsive. I’m not a leader! What the hell was Dario thinking?! I didn’t deserve his nam

ound.

ched an eyebrow at me. He wasn’t mad or disappointed. “The

straight into his eyes, I silently begged for him to get me out of this situation.

elf. Now, I laugh at how foolish I was back then.”

another gulp of his whiskey before clearing his throat. “No one is ever prepared, but you’ll learn the ropes as you go. You have wonderful people by your side, and they trust you. Dario trusted you.”

g beside the Goddess now, and they both have their eyes on you. You wouldn’t want to let them down, would you?”

knew he was right, and thankfully he didn’t expect me to say anything more. Through the reflection in the broken mirror, I watched James walk out of the room, leaving me

ich one I preferred. Although I hadn’t initially intended to wear an all-black outfit, it did suit the occasion quite well. When I was done, I headed towards the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, hoping the view would help me remain calm.

second her gaze fell on my self-inflicted injury, I stiffened thinking she would be disappointed. To my surprise, she just took my hand in hers, lifting it up to her lips to plant a soft kiss on my knuckles.

s turned up in a small smile. “You look handsome.”

way she leaned into my touch, closing her eyes, instantly made me relax. I felt so safe with her.

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the stage where I would be announced as the new Alpha. No matter how many times I repeated it to myself, the idea always caused a chill to run down my spine. However, before I was consumed by my anxiety again, I felt my mate squeeze my hand reassuringly. She flashed me a smile,

s we all turned to the stage.

y gave his life to defend our pack.”

as they were shaken by the news. My mate tightened her grip around my arm, as if to let me know she was still there; I wasn’t alone.

g warriors who lost their lives in combat. Together, we shall howl to guide their spirits safely into the arms of the Goddess.”

he bodies had been taken to the morgue for their families to decide how they wanted to say goodbye to the ones they lost. Only one casket was laid over a stone pedestal at the center of the town square – the Alpha’s. Members were allowed to say their prayers and throw moonflowers over it in a tradition werewolves were too familiar with. Later on, our wolves lent our voices so we could sing a melancholic melody as the warriors lit the casket on fire, the ashes risi

the microphone as soon as the funeral was over. “I’m sure you are concerned about the loss of our Alpha, but you must not worry. Before Dario perished, I witnessed him pass the title on to his most trusted soldier. We shall respect his wishes and welcome th

h gratitude, I followed her lead. For a moment, the weight over my shoulders didn’t seem so heavy; as long as I had her, I believed I would be able to carry it.

ey celebrated us. I couldn’t help but widen my eyes in surprise at their reaction.

Stray!”

ng proudly at the three of us. She couldn’t be by our sides, but she was still happy for us. At that moment, I was reminded of what James told me earlier; I was surrounded by wonderful people who trusted me. And I would make sure not to disappoint them.

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safest method.

my friends. Still, after such a long, terrible day, all I wanted was to go back home and fall asleep in the arms of my angel.

stumble backwards.

ere?