My Mate Is An Omega – Chapter 6

Caitlyn POV

“So, Alpha Dario,” the black-haired man started. He was sitting behind his desk, the three guests organized in front of him while I served them fine whiskey. “You have requested my assistance with a werebear problem. May I know exactly what it is you’re facing?”

“Of course, Alpha Cedar.” The other leader nodded. “It all started a few months ago, when a few bears snuck onto our territory. There were only four of them, if I remember correctly. I initially thought they were trying to steal our food, since they’re known for such a habit. But then, their numbers began to rise. They’ve gone from just a few to dozens in a short timespan, which leads me to believe they’re working as a team. Maybe they constitute a sleuth.” He looked up at me the second I poured some of the liquor into his glass. “Thank you, lovely.”

I approached my mate, trying hard not to lose my concentration. However, as soon as I lowered t

ow that.

ughts before they made me paranoid.

y two to three weeks,” Dario revealed.

r goal?”

I have given you all of the information I have.” The visiting leader sighed in disappo

ything? What part of the territory do the

seat, trying to hide his distress. The mysterious situation had definitely taken a toll on him. “As for what side they come fro

scratched his head before leaning forward, his fingers interlaced over the table. “However, I will do what I can to help you get out of it. I’ll try to contact the leader of our ally sleuth later tod

uest nodded.

If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.”

ore I felt Cedar’s hand on my shoulder.

ed permission. The warrior’s gaze shifted between me and the man hesitantly. “Don’t worry, it’ll only take a minute. You can wait for her outside.”

to be apart from me – after all, I felt the same way. For some reason, my mind tricked me into remembering Caleb and the cold way he rejected me. Even before that, he spent two years avoiding me after he found out I was his mate. Did he not suffer at all? Or was being with an Omega such a horrible option that he didn’t mind enduring the pa

t was irrelevant then, and it’s even more now,” Faye scoffed inside my head. “You’ve been given a second chance at love, Cait. Just hold onto that.”

s well.”

sed.

Tempest Pack. Now that you’ve found each other…”

ou hanging!”

ng Ninebark so well. I wish you the best of luck in your new life.”

But Alp

o have a fresh start in a different place.”

nside.

s, the wolf side will lose all of its vital strength until only the human side is left. It could even lead to the person’s death depending on how powerful the bond is, which is why it is common for one to die following their mate’s passing. Yet, the idea seemed so surreal. Ninebark had been my home from the day I was born. How co

probably concerned the man had hurt me somehow.

eyes as I looked straight at him. “Do I have to leave with you tomorrow? Forever?”

little. “Don’t you want to be with me?”

… All I have are my friends and family. It’s scary to leave them behind to go to a completely new location, with new people, and-”

ice. “I can’t imagine what it’s like to say goodbye to everything you’ve ever known. But I’ll be there with you, Cait. I’ll be with you through it all.” We had met only a few hours ago, but the impact his words had on

bravely taking his hand. “Come on. My mother will be devastated if we’re late for dinner.”

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ou’re such a brave warrior!”

tled, we gathered at the table to ravish our meal. Both my mother and I were listening attentively as my mate told us about his most recent fight.

to think, honestly.” The warrior shrugged. “The Beta’s son was hurt and alone. I was j

too had been mated to a warrior, and she used to love hearing stories of his battles. The only thing that comforted her upon his death was to know he had sacrificed himself to save a few helpless pups. I couldn’t remember my fa

e, to be honest…” Lance laughed, making Faye purr inside my head. I think we had just found our new favorite sound. “The werebear knocked me down in less than a second. The Beta had to step in to save me.”

ust as heroic as defeating all the enemies on your own,” my mother replied adamantly, taking a spoonful of

zed my hand as he flashed me a wink. I felt my cheeks getting warmer and had the urge to hide my face.

dea of who just barged in. Then, it dawned on me – oh, Goddess! She would freak out when she saw Lance!

stopped mid-sentence, widening her eyes at the stranger dining with us. Then, her confused

efore I touched the warrior’s shoulder. “And this is Lancaster, he’s… he’s my second chance mate.”

kward silence. Her attention shifted between me and my mate until she eventually forced a weird smile, but her frown denounced her fake happiness.

swear I could see flames dancing in her eyes. She never took them off me. “Anyway, I’ll just use the bathroom real quick.”

red in the hallway.

was only natural for her to want to celebrate this moment with me.

ing at me in confusion. “I… I’ll be back soon!”

before I got there, a hand pulled me by the arm into my room. Once the door closed with a loud bang, I noticed my best friend standing in front of me. She had the classic angry child look, with her brows creased and her arms crossed.

now you’re an

t it after you left with him?”

ll happened so fast!” I confessed. “I’m sorry, Meg. I still want to celebrate with you, if you’re down?” I flashed he

e. “Hell, do you not know me at all? I’m always down to party!” She laughed, and I joined her. I knew she wasn’t truly mad at me. “Come on, let’s go

you before that al

er poor manners.

did you two meet?”

rrate the event.

ion, I also jumped at the sparks that erupted every time Lance touched my hand, and felt my heart flutter whenever his gorgeous light green eyes fell on me. Suddenly, it wasn’t so scary to leave my home behind and dive into the unknown with him.

; she didn’t have the same energy as us anymore. The three of us spent the next couple of hours talking over a cheap bottle of wine, since I wasn’t yet ready for the night to end. I was impressed by the synergy my mate and my best friend had; I knew Lance wanted to cau

d be large enough to accommodate the two of us.

metimes.” I shrugged apologetically.

e hangs out with you.”

g to say?” I half-laughed, arching an eyebrow at him accusingly.

e your feet on the ground. You keep her rooted,” he explained, staring deeply into my eyes. He had a way of making my heart melt with his

e started leaning closer, his eyes never leaving mine. Our noses brushed and he wasted no time to capture my mouth with his. The second our lips touched, I felt fireworks exploding in my chest.

plored my mouth leisurely; locked inside our own personal paradise, we were in no rush. His fingers ran up and down my arm before he gently pushed me towards the bed, caressing my cheeks, my neck, my chest. But when I felt his hand slip under my shirt to try and lift it, I stiffened. He immediately noticed, pulling back to check on me.

king away.

ed, tracing my chin with his

“It’s just… It feels like I’ve been in a roller coaster of

For now, I’m happy just to fall asleep with you in my arms.”