My Mate Is An Omega – Chapter 61

Lancaster POV

The days following our last battle were hectic, yet I somehow managed to rest more than I ever had since I was forced to become Alpha. There were a lot of details my mate and I had to take care of. Fortunately, I had amazing friends by my side who stepped in to help relieve the workload from my hands by sharing the tasks equally among them. Even my Beta, who had spent an entire day recovering at the hospital, joined them. They were adamant that Cait and I needed to lay low after the stressful experience we’d both gone through.

Firstly, I wanted to make sure we had solved our bear problem for good. This time, my Luna was sure we didn’t need to worry, but I insisted; weeds are prone to grow back, and I wouldn’t make the same mistake twice. Following my request, my Gamma led a group composed by our best scouts and trackers on an expedition. For three nights, they searched the vast area between Diamond Tempest and the closest wolf packs to ensure all threats had been eradicated.

strategy when they attacked us a few days later. Once we had extracted every last drop of information out of our prisoners, we got rid of them, eliminating the last of our enemies for good.

first, I was hurt and confused, but as always, I listened to her. Once I learned about how the problematic Gamma had changed his mind at the last second, putting my mate’s life before his own, I couldn’t help but feel slightly grateful to him.

but I could understand why Caitlyn wished to give her former mate a proper burial; they shared a bond before he stupidly decided to break it, and in the end, she

e room. It was a hard task to explain our origins, considering we were still extremely confused about the subject. However, we knew we had to be transparent with our friends. They were very understanding about my bear side, but they were shocked to learn about my mate’s gift. We also decided she shouldn’t use it anymore, both because we didn

ys later, most of the issues had been solved except for one, which was deeply bothering my mate; and considering how stressful the early stages of her pregnancy had already been, I didn’t want her to worry anymore. Our ally leaders were coming to visit us to check on their warriors and congratulate us on our victory – the Alpha of Ninebark Pack was among them. Cedar was the first to arrive, and he had brought a very special guest. While he and his Beta were taking a stroll around the territory with Luke and Me

he was hesitant to walk in.

her, bringing both my hands up to cup her cheeks. The uncertainty in her hazel eyes was tearing me. “We don’t know if what Maximus said was true. He could have been wrong, just like he was about your gift.” My words seemed to appease her. “Even if he is right, nothing changes the fact that this woman raised you, whether you were her bi

stared at the door.

f she told me she needed to do this alone.

want you to be there with me.”

l do this together then.”

reath, my mate bravely pushed the double doors open. Her eyes instantly landed on the older woman sitting at the large table. I squeezed her hand reassuringly when she froze, encouraging her to keep

was happening. To think you could have gotten hurt, or worse… I deeply regretted my decision to not move her with you when you invited me.” There were tears rolling down her face, but my mate was fighting back her own.

n still discuss for the future,” my Luna started, surprising her mother. “But right now, I would like to talk about the past.”

ic smile to light up her face. “I suppose the moment has come for you to learn the truth.”

r mother to sit down before she did the same, letting go of my hand. I stood right behind her, placing my hands on both her shoulders and giving her a gentle massage.

r voice.

he woman’s face fell. “Yes, and no. I always saw yo

me.”

owever, when I turned eighteen and found out I was mated to a warrior from another pack, I had to leave her.” She couldn’t look into her daughter’s eyes as she explained everything slowly, searching for the right words. “As the years went by, we lost contact. I thought we would never see each other again, until one winter night…” A sob escaped her mouth before she continued. “She showed up at my door holding a tiny pup in her arms. She was worried, desperate… like she was on the run. In the distance, I noticed a brown w

ate concluded with a shaky vo

he explained everything so quickly I c

d you have lied to me forever?”

this day, I have no idea who or what was after your mother, but I knew that telling you about it could put you in danger. I would rather you hate me forever than watch you get hurt.”

art. She couldn’t even hate the one who caused her to suffer the most; she was clearly still sad, but she would never turn against the woman who raised her. Claudette mimicked her daughter’s gesture as she rose from the chair. The two met at the head of the table, sharing the most sincere embrace. I felt like an intruder, but witnessing the scene made my heart melt.

ive me.”

you, Mom,” my mate quickly replied, finally lett

hem the privacy they needed. As someone who hadn’t met my own parents, I was so glad their relationship hadn’t been damaged by the unusu

y pleasure, Mrs. De Bruin.”

led.

e as Alpha,” I retorted, causing my mate to l

d away from them, she held my mate at arm’s length to look into her eyes. “Is there anything else you would like to know, my dear?”

t was my biological mother’s name?”

weetly. “She was called Esmée

“I have to go now.”

d.

re time with you later.”

ve plenty o

t me.”

She waved me off. “I’ll be just fine.”

osed, I turned to my mate. I gently moved a strand of her wavy chestnut hair from her face so I could admire it. There was a new glow to her hazel eyes, but I could also notice a hint of worry behind them.

g you, beautiful?” I whispered cautiously.

ions than answers.”

like none of this happened if you’d like. Just let me know.”

you happy ‘till my last breath.”

silence in the middle of the room, I could clearly hear the sound of her heartbeat – and of our little one. Having a family with the woman of my life was all I could ask for.

s are waiting.”

I bowed at her as I stretched my

gether we went, ready for our next advent