My Mate Is An Omega
Chapter 17

Caitlyn

POV

Last night with Lance was... intense. It was stressful and painful to fix the mess I made in the first place, but then it was thrilling and pleasurable. Wolves were known to be full of hormones, especially before they marked their mates - needless to say, Faye and Atlas went on for a few rounds before they eventually gave Lance and I back control. It was eerie when my she-wolf fully took over my body. It felt as if I was in a lucid dream; I was constantly slipping in and out of consciousness, but I could still feel everything she was feeling. And hell, she was pretty much in paradise the whole time. Our wolf mate clearly knew how to please us.

As interesting as the experience had been, the lack of sleep I got was slightly problematic considering today was a very important day. It would be the first morning of training for the females, and Dario wanted to be present at the gym to both supervise and evaluate it. Still claiming I should be as involved as possible since the idea had been suggested by me, he insisted I accompanied him. Thankfully, the three cups of coffee I had had earlier were doing a good job at keeping me attentive.

My main task was to take notes so we could keep track of the progress. Men and women were now training together in the gym, but they had been separated into two groups to allow James, the head trainer, to coordinate their exercises better. At least thirty she- wolves had been recruited, all of which seemed like capable fighters. Of course, Sasha shone brighter than any of them. Not only did she have Gamma blood, which made her naturally bigger and stronger, she also had been preparing for this moment her whole life. I kept scouring through the crowd of people until my eyes landed on my mate, who was stretching after almost an hour of sparring with Luke. The Beta's son had been kind enough to avoid hurting him too much today, and I couldn't help but wonder if it had anything to do with my presence here. Lost in thought, I didn't realize I had been helplessly staring at my mate's muscles for a few long seconds. The wink he flashed at me evinced he had noticed it too. "Thinking about last night?" His voice inside my head immediately made me widen my eyes. "Atlas can't stop barking about it. He's as in love with Faye's body as I am with yours now. I can't wait to have you again." "Are you okay, child?" Dario's voice broke my concentration. I had to blink a few times before I noticed how warm my cheeks were. By the way Lance laughed at me, I knew I must have been as red as a tomato. "Yes, Sir!" I replied loudly, straightening my posture.

"Alright, break is over!" the Beta announced. "For the next hour, you will be sparring in wolf form. Shift, now!"

Not being as used to shifting as the male warriors, who did it almost everyday, the females' transformation naturally took a little longer. However, as soon as their beasts were out, they didn't hesitate to lunge at their partners. They weren't as experienced, but they were proving to be quick learners, adopting every technique the Beta showed them to quickly fix their mistakes. Some of them most likely never even thought about becoming warriors, but all of these women were ready to give their lives for the pack in a time of difficulty.

"I must admit, Caitlyn... This might actually work," Dario observed. His semblance was stern as always, but when he turned to me, I could see a glimpse of hope in his eyes, as well as... pride? "A she-wolf whose loyalty knows no bounds, yet who's also not afraid to speak her mind. The perfect assistant for an old, rusty Alpha." He smiled fondly at me, patting my shoulder. "I'm glad I decided to listen to Sasha and hire you. I have a feeling you will still help this pack a lot, child."

His sincerity made me smile in return. No one had high hopes for Omegas. Like any other pack member, we were essential for the pack to keep running. We filled the most basic positions, the ones nobody else wanted; we were responsible for cooking, cleaning, harvesting, building. That was as far as anyone's expectations for someone like me went - we were supposed to serve the pack. However, Dario had somehow been able to see something special in me, and he expected me to do more than a simple Omega. "I'm glad to be of assistance, Alpha." I nodded proudly. "I promise I won't let you down."

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Lancaster POV

Having Caitlyn with me during training was extremely motivating, although more than a little distracting. The way she looked at my half-naked body with hungry eyes turned me on so much. I often caught myself fantasizing about throwing her against the wall and devouring her in front of everyone else. Overflowing with I**t, I wasn't afraid to show every other warrior in the room who my beautiful mate belonged to. She was mine, and mine only. It was getting harder to fight my desire to place my mark on her delicate skin. Once training was over, I was more than willing to skip breakfast to have a few moments alone with my mate, but she seemed fine with just teasing me - "building up the fire for later" were her exact words. Damn, I knew she would be the death of me, but it didn't bother me one bit.

Thankfully, I was able to keep my dirty thoughts under control throughout the work day. The pack had a lower demand for wood in spring, but it was still a valuable material to build houses, fences, and other structures. I managed to collect a little more than the amount required for the day and still finish earlier. Knowing my sassy mate wouldn't be home for another hour or so, I decided to get started with the rearrangements I wanted to make around the house to accommodate Caitlyn better.

I started off by setting up the new wardrobe I had bought a few days ago, so she could have her own space for her clothes. There were also two new bathroom sets I had gotten specially for her; I didn't know for sure what her favorite color was, but I had a feeling she would like the cobalt blue and aquamarine sets I had picked. Lastly, I stopped by the pack's kitchen to pick up a few cooking pots I had bought. My initial plan was to buy new sets, but I was running out of money; the old ones the cooks didn't use anymore were in good shape, and they were a lot cheaper.

I was just finishing tidying up the house when Caitlyn arrived, her bright smile lighting up the entire house.

"What are you up to?" She arched an eyebrow at me.

"Nothing much. I was just doing some... rearrangements." I took her hand, enjoying the sweet taste of her immaculate porcelain skin as I planted a soft kiss on it. "Wanna check it out?" "Sure," she giggled.

In my mind, the changes I had made were pretty basic. Still, it filled me with glee to see the happiness on my mate's face as organized her clothes in the new wardrobe and felt the soft texture of her new towels. To my surprise, she was the most excited about the cooking equipment. She had been wanting to try a few recipes she learned with her mother, but we didn't have the correct cooking equipment before. My mouth watered at the thought of all the delicious dishes we would make together, but as I watched her swirl around the kitchen in her red sundress, I had a feeling Atlas was drooling for a different reason.

Once she was done checking the changes in the house, she suggested we went outside to breath in some fresh air. Now that the snow was gone, we were able to lay on the soft grass to watch the sunset over the territory. I held her in my arms, brushing her hair with my fingers as we told each other about our day. As the sky turned from a light shade of orangey-purple into a dark navy blue, I eventually ended up on top of her, kissing her as it was the last day of our lives. Our house was relatively far from the others at this part of the village, and the pine trees surrounding it offered us some privacy. Needless to say, my dirty thoughts were back in the blink of an eye, and all I could picture was me tearing off her frail dress. Sadly, we were both interrupted by the automatic lights at the front turning on.

I pulled away from her just slightly so I could look into her eyes. "Are there any other changes you would like to make to our home?" I still planned on getting a larger, more comfortable bed, but I wanted to hear her insights too.

"Hmm..." She lifted herself up with her elbows, taking a quick look around. "I'd love to grow a small vegetable garden in the back. We had one at my old house, and it was quite useful." She made a brief pause, her smile once again hypnotizing me. "Now that spring has arrived, I think it'll be the perfect time to start."

"Sounds good." I bolted up in a swift move, offering her my hand to help her stand up. "Come on, let's check out the place."

We made our way towards the backyard and Caitlyn analyzed it thoroughly, searching for the perfect spot. Before she could replace it though, her attention fell on the few statues I kept outside because they were too big to fit in the house. When I noticed her approaching a specific one, I stiffened - it was a totem of a wolf and a bear, which was approximately five feet tall. I watched as she traced the carefully sculpted wooden piece with her fingers, studying it with curiosity.

"This is so beautiful," she stated after a long silence.

I widened my eyes in surprise. "You think so?"

She nodded. "I love all of your work, but I think this one might be my new favorite. I can't believe I hadn't seen it before."

"I keep them covered during winter to prevent the snow from damaging them," I explained, wrapping my arms around her waist as I stood behind her, both of us looking at the statue. "It took me almost three days to get it done. I honestly don't know where I got the inspiration from." As I analyzed the expressions on both animals portrayed in the totem, I couldn't help but notice how peaceful they seemed. They looked nothing like the beasts that had been fighting each other for the past few months. "This one is very special to me, for some reason. It kinda makes me feel guilty with everything going on..." I confessed, looking away.

My mate quickly turned around to face me, brushing her fingers against my cheek. "It's just art, Lance. It's not like you made a monument to worship werebears or something." There was sincerity in her voice, and I had to admit she was right. "I can still admire it without relating it to the attacks." She leaned closer, her lips barely touching mine as I remained still, watching her with curiosity. "I love it, just like I love everything you do."

I closed my eyes the moment her mouth crashed on mine. At this point, I had already memorized her warm, tantalizing taste, but I couldn't get enough of it. Our tongues wrestled in a sweet, passionate dance, and I felt my desire grow. Instinctively, I grasped her perfectly round b**t cheeks to lift her up, while she wrapped her legs around my waist for support. One of my hands secured her in place, while the other lowered the straps of her sundress with urgency. She was already half-naked when I heard a voice inside my head, and I immediately cursed myself for not putting up a block earlier.

"Lance! Are you busy?" Sasha's voice was one of pure excitement. "I was wondering if you and Caitlyn would be up for a quick sparring session? I tried linking Luke, but he's working late with his father today. I couldn't reach Jasper either, he has a block up." It seemed the young stray was smarter than me. But then again, he had a lot more experience.

"Actually, I-"

"What is it?" My mate's sweet voice pulled me back. She had her head c****d to the side in confusion.

"It's Sasha; she's looking for a sparring partner. I'll just tell her we're busy." I was about to capture her lips once again, but she pulled away.

"We should support her, Lance. You know how important this is for her." She always had to be the voice of reason, didn't she? I had to roll my eyes in frustration. However, her sassy smile made my insides heat up again. "Don't worry... we will still have all night." A lustful growl echoed in my throat, and I gave her one last kiss before I linked Sasha to meet us at the town square. All I had to do was kick her as quickly so I could get my prize - my beautiful mate, and her exquisite body.