My Mate Is An Omega – Chapter 35

Caitlyn POV

“Are you sure you’re gonna be fine here on your own?” my mate asked for the third time, apprehension written all over his face as he stared at his Gamma.

The day had finally come for our visit to Ninebark Pack. Although I was always excited to return to my old home, I had to constantly remind myself this was an important business trip that could define the future of Diamond Tempest. After having breakfast together in the private dining room, we were now standing beside the limousine. Lance and Luke were both wearing  business casual outfits – button-up shirts paired with trousers – while I had picked one of my new executive dresses. Jasper would be staying behind with Sasha as his mentor – but honestly, we all knew she was more like a babysitter.

n 85% guarantee that won’t happen, it is likely the main building will be turned into a brothel.”

en leaving your room all day and all night.” Sasha frowned.

you been standing outside my room for? Waiting in li

friends call us by our titles. “Rest assured the pack will be safe. You can focus on getting us a deal.”

ast frightened by the situation.

skills and potential. James had spent the last few days preparing us for the occasion, but it wasn’t enough to make us feel confident.

d in his, while also gently massaging his thigh. He showed me a small smile as a sign his troubles were starting to lessen. In an attempt to lighten up the mood, I started a conversation with Luke, telling him more about the lands I had grown up

river stopped the car right in front of Ninebark’s packhouse. A chill ran down my spine as I hopped out after my mate, with Luke following right behind me. My insecurities vanished the moment Cedar greeted us with a warm smile. He was standing beside Beta Lyall, who also seemed quite happy to see me. Their energy was so different than that of Diamond Tempest’s ranked members, which made sense; they didn’t know what loss was, and I could only hope they would never find out. In such dark times, their liveliness was relieving.

aster Stark, it’s an honor to have you.” He stretched his hand out to my mate, who pro

Alpha Dario was a wise man, and I have no doubt he made a wise choice by passing his title on to you. Congratulations on the Alpha position.” The Stark uttered a low “thank you,” nodding at the man who soon turned to me with an even bigger grin. “Can’t say I’m surprised about you though, Luna Caitlyn.” He winked, op

I chuckled.

e. “I’m afraid we haven’t been acquainted yet.”

Beta Luke, Sir. I b

best regards.” He shook the young man’s hand before gesturing towards his second in command. “This is my Beta, Lyal

chaos of the past few days for a while.

haved differently in front of me. The Alpha and Beta had always treated me kindly despite my position in the pack, but now… it was as if they truly respected me. It was shocking to realize just how important titles were for our society.

eautiful in spring than they do in winter, although the colors are always brighter in early April. It’ll be your first tour as well, Beta Luke.” Cedar switched his gaze from my mate to our friend before his eyes landed on me. “You are always welcome to tag along Luna Cait, though I’m sure you already know these lands far too well.”

eck on my mother while we’re here,” I politely declined. “It’s been a while since I last visited her.”

. She’s doing well, but she misses her dau

; Lunas shouldn’t submit to other Alphas, but it was a hard habit to break. With a curt nod, I turned around to leave.

y there to inform her of our arrival. She would be free to meet us by sundown after she was done with work. However, judging by how she was bombarding me with messages, I doubted she was truly busy. I giggled as a thought crossed my mind; some things might change, but some of them would always stay the same.

was probably what was left of my mother’s breakfast. I almost knocked when I reached the door, but then I remembered it was most likely unlocked. My suspicions were confirmed as I easily managed to push the door open.

prise. A gasp left her mouth as she stood up abruptly, running her hands over the fabric of her old faded yellow dress. I couldn’t help but laugh at her reaction.

, she looked around the small house. “Oh dear, this place is a mess!”

, your daughter.”

Luna now!”

t I’m still the same as I was before,” I reass

lling away. “Where is your mate?”

the territory.”

e men take care of business.” She chuckled. “Why didn’

nd I obliged.

now, I have the power to bring new members to our pack,” I started shyly. “Would you like to come live with me in Diamond Tempes

y I have of your father. Every time I think about leaving, it feels like I’m abandoning him. I’m sorry-”

hand in both of mine. “I understand, Mom. I will try to visit more often the

ther hug. I enjoyed our mother-daughter moment for as long as I could, but I knew I had other responsibilities to take care of.

we can chat a little more.”

ly when I needed to convince Cedar my mate and I were reliable leaders. Making the most out of my walk, I kept playing the strategy we had discussed in my mind to make sure I wouldn’t forget anything. Distracted and in a hurry, I momentarily stopped paying attention to my surroundings, which was a huge mistake.

e wood hard. I opened my eyes to see a familiar face; all of the air immediately left my lungs.

blonde man was standing right in front of me, both of his arms

leb?” I uttered out of confu

took in a deep breath, grunting in delight. I tried to back away, but was reminded I couldn’t. “It’s been so long.”

d, but it was no use. Even though he looked much weaker than he used to be, he was still stronger than me.

He probably could hear my heart beating fast anyway.

you.” His face was coming dangerously close to mine, and for a second, I thought there was no escape for me.

a, you would have to put him in his place!”

strength of a werewolf. There was a mix of shock and confusion in his eyes when he glanced up at me.

s if it were my own! But that wasn’t enough for you, was it?”

kay. I’m actually thankful to you.” His eyes widened in surprise as I lowered my voice. “Because when you rejected me, I found someone who truly wanted me. Not because of my rank, but because of me. And guess what? We accepted each other, as mates should.” I pushed the sleeve of the dress off my shoulder. There was pain in his semblance when he noticed my m

y not Lance. He already had too much on his mind; I wouldn’t add another concern to his ever growing list. It could ruin our already slim chances of making an alliance with Cedar.

breathe in, and breathe out… you can do this.”

nt of the pack house.

ee me that she tripped and fell to the ground. I stayed a little longer to ensure she hadn’t broken anything.”

Cedar kindly offered.

fine,” I insisted.

s office on the top floor. I was about to follow him when my mate snaked one of his arms around my waist, holding me in place. He furrowed his brows at me, and for a second, I was afraid he had been able to smell another male’s scent on me, but I tried my best to keep a straight face.

d to look into my eyes. It was so hard to lie to him, yet I had no other option.

’s gaze lingered on me. I knew he could tell something was off, but thankfully, he seemed to remember we had more important issues to take care of. He tighten

nk. In the end, he sighed; after knowing him for so long, I knew it wasn’t a good sign.

, but I’m afraid I can’t help you,” he confessed.

d, wasn’t doing a good job at masking my emotions. I clenched my fists, not ready to give up just yet. My mind was going a million miles an hour, my gaze shifting between the two leaders. In a blaze of madness, I had an idea; it was our last resort.

won’t stop there. They are growing in number, building an army.”

e table – his gesture was proof I had managed to catch his attention.

ancouver, and there are more bears living near Ninebark’s territory. What if they decide to come here next?”

. “But I can’t close a deal based on a hunch.”

ncome for an entire year. Diamond Tempest has always been a wealthy pack; we will have no trouble rebuilding our economy once the war is over.”

.

ch more comfortable helping Diamond Tempest with the new proposal you made. It’s still a risk, but one I can afford to make.” He smiled before turning his attention back to my mate, who was flabbergasted. “What do you say, Alpha Lancaster? Do we have a deal?”

g up his face before he stretched his hand out to the other leader.

Alpha Cedar.”

nterrupted.

done to me earlier, and because of what he called my mate. However, as I heard his next words, all I felt was shock. “I’m here to challenge you for your Luna!”