My Mate Is An Omega
Chapter 26

Lancaster

POV

The next two months went by in the blink of an eye.

For twenty years, all I did was wait for the moment I would ascend to the Kingdom of the Moon in hopes of being remembered as a martyr instead of an unwanted stray. The days seemed to drag on for a man without a clear purpose in the world, every hour was spent in misery. I was grateful for the people who took me in; I had amazing friends whom I considered my family, but it wasn't enough. Nothing could fulfill my insatiable desire to prove my worth, to build a legacy I could leave behind.

However, everything changed the moment I laid eyes on Caitlyn. Suddenly, my life became more colorful, more meaningful. She wanted me despite who I am - because of who I am. She gave me purpose. Now, my days were spent with the woman who made me feel worthy; I hoped to see the sun rise every morning just so I could have another opportunity to make her smile. To love her, to cherish her. Our bond became the most important part of my life.

And what a blessing it was to wake up next to this brilliant woman every day. When I first met her, she was as insecure as I was, afraid of not being able to cross the limits of just how far a simple Omega could go. There was a fire in her heart and I watched it grow a little bit brighter every day. It fueled my own desire to be better. I was so proud of how much she had already achieved, contradicting the limitations society imposed on her.

Her first accomplishment was giving other women the same chance to prove they could become more than what was expected of them; by now, the female warriors had improved a lot, to the point where they were able to match any male's strength. On top of that, the pack members had started to see her as some kind of counselor, as well as a direct bridge between the leader and his followers. While Omegas weren't abused in Diamond Tempest, we were always looked down upon by higher-ranking wolves, as they couldn't see our proper value. However, everyone had deep respect for Caitlyn; not because she was the Alpha's assistant, but because she was always willing to help everyone out.

At the same time, everything was relatively calm in our pack. There hadn't been any more bear attacks since the Sentinels started disguising their scents, which made us believe they had finally decided to leave us alone. Perhaps their intentions were simpler than we thought, and they eventually decided attacking us wasn't worth the risk, especially since they hadn't been able to steal anything. At last, we were able to relax a little. I even managed to take my mate to see her best friend two more times, since it was easier for us to get to her after all, she didn't have a friend with a car she could borrow.

For once, I was genuinely happy and fulfilled.

"Lance, can you lend me a hand?" Caitlyn's sweet voice immediately pulled me from my thoughts.

After another day of work, we both came to the backyard of our little house to watch the sunset. She started working on our small vegetable garden while I sat in the wooden chair, getting lost inside my head as I contemplated her beauty. I had to blink a few times to process her request, quickly identifying the two baskets full of fresh greens she had just harvested.

"Of course, beautiful," I replied with a smile, immediately rising from my seat to help her carry everything inside.

However, as I crouched down on the ground, I decided there was something more important I wanted to take with me. Caitlyn shrieked in surprise when I easily tossed her over my shoulder, causing her to instinctively wrap her arms around my neck. Only then I turned my attention to the baskets, pushing the backdoor open with my foot before I walked inside. Half-laughing, she called my name in protest, but I pretended not to hear. After dropping the crop by the kitchen floor, I dropped my mate onto the living room couch, carefully landing on top of her.

"I'm definitely not asking for your help again!" She tried to sound mad, failing miserably. Her smile let me know she actually enjoyed the gesture.

"Why not? You seem pleased," I argued, brushing my nose against hers.

I lowered my head slowly, barely allowing our lips to touch. She shivered under my body, her heartbeat becoming louder, faster. Even after months, she still reacted to me in the exact same way. And I loved it. I loved making her love me, and I loved feeling her love. She held her breath when my tongue started tracing her lips before I gently forced them open, fully crashing my mouth on hers. Kissing her was still one of the best sensations in the world. The only thing that could ever compete was stripping her naked and... "Lancaster, will you please meet me in my office? There's an important matter I would like to discuss with you. Now." When I heard Dario's voice inside my head, I grunted. As usual, he didn't wait for my response; the Alpha's request was an order.

Reluctantly, I pulled away from my mate. She looked at me with confusion in her bright hazel eyes. "What happened?"

"Dario wishes to see me," I informed her, not even trying to hide my discontentment. "I'll try to come back as soon as possible to help you with dinner."

"That's okay." She smiled sweetly. "I'll be waiting for you."

I couldn't resist the urge to give her one last quick kiss on the lips before heading out. It was a fifteen minute walk from our home to the pack house, but every second away from my mate felt like an hour. The moment I stepped inside the Alpha's office, I realized the middle-aged man had his attention on a few reports; he didn't even look up at me when I walked in. It was unusual for him to be busy at such a late hour, but I supposed it helped keep his mind busy. It must get lonely staying in a gigantic room all by himself. "Lancaster." He finally lifted his gaze, smiling fondly at me. "Please, take a seat."

I did as he said, relaxing against the soft chair. "How can a stray like me be of assistance to the Alpha today?"

"You have done many things for this pack, son, but I didn't call you here to inflate your ego." He frowned, pulling a bottle of whiskey from one of the shelves soon after.

Once our glasses were half-full, he introduced some random topic about life and the weather - classic small talk he was too used to making after years of business meetings. From the many times I had been called into his office, I knew this was a habit he just couldn't shake, so I just went along with it as I tried to control my curiosity. I didn't think I had done anything wrong this time; I wondered what he could possibly want to talk about.

"Another round?" He showed me the bottle of fine whiskey, especially made for shifters. I immediately shook my head; Dario's body seemed to have grown used to the alcohol, but I was already bordering on tipsy. He poured himself some more before clearing his throat. "The first matter I would like to discuss with you is... well, your mate."

"What about her?" I c****d my head to the side. If she was the main topic, why didn't he invite her here as well?

"You're no fool, son. I'm sure you notice how all of the pack members come to her whenever they have problems. They feel safe around her; they feel heard." I listened carefully as he went on. "She is also very intelligent and offers great insight on various matters, even the ones she's not too familiar with. I have been training her for the past few months and she has shown great potential."

"For what?"

"For becoming more than just an Omega."

"You mean like a Kappa?" I arched an eyebrow at him.

"I was thinking more like a Delta." My eyes widened in a mixture of shock and excitement. It was unheard of for an Omega to rank up to Delta. Yet, I couldn't say I was exactly surprised. "Diamond Tempest has never had a Delta before, but I think it's about time I choose one to help organize the pack. Caitlyn has shown all of the right qualities as well, except for being a skilled fighter. As you know, the Delta position is the only one which can be taken on by a female, but-"

"She would have to be able to match the strength of all other ranked males," I concluded. "Why are you telling me this instead of her?"

"I wanted to talk to you before I discuss the matter with her. I don't wish to give her false hope," he clarified, making a brief pause. "You're the one who knows her best. Do you think she would be willing to train with the other warriors to become a Delta?

I was thoughtful for a moment. No one could match Caitlyn's determination, so I was sure her and Faye could become the strongest warriors if they wanted to. However, she had never been a huge fan of violence; she never even joined our unofficial tournaments. Still, she had shown many times she would go a long way for the pack's improvement. But how far was too far?

"That's definitely a tricky question," I replied after a long silence. "She would definitely be honored by your proposal, but she seems to be quite averse to fighting, which is why I can't tell you for sure if she would be up for it. I'd say there's a 90% chance she would be willing to try though."

"That's good enough for me." The man smiled. My heart was beating fast in my chest; I was so happy my mate's potential was being recognized by such an important figure. Before I could think about how I would tell her the news, Dario spoke again, catching my attention. "The other issue I wanted to talk to you about was your future."

"My... future?"

"Yes, son. I would hope your crazy fantasies about dying as a martyr have vanished upon meeting your mate," he scolded. "Have you thought about what are your next goals? Where would you like to be in a few years?"

"Is this a job interview? I definitely wasn't prepared," I joked.

"On the contrary. I think you have been prepared for a long time." His seriousness confused me. What was he talking about? "Lance, I-"

"Alpha Dario." We both turned to the door, where Gamma Alden was standing. He had a worried look on his usual neutral face. "Gamma Alden," the leader replied. "Is this an urgent matter?"

"Very urgent. Our scouts are still replaceing traces of werebears next to our borders, despite there having been no more sightings for the past couple of months."

The Alpha's gaze shifted between the man and me before he finally sighed. "Please excuse us, Lance. We shall talk again later. Thank you for your time." He widened his eyes as he remembered something. "Oh, and don't tell Caitlyn about what we discussed. I'll contact her later."

I nodded hesitantly before rising from my seat. The ranked males waited for me to leave before they continued their conversation - such private matters weren't to be discussed in front of other pack members. Although I couldn't hear them from the other side of the door to the soundproof office, I still felt a chill run down my spine as I stood outside. Could our brief period of peace already be over?

"Don't worry. Dario, James, and Alden have the situation under control," Atlas assured me. "The reason why they are replaceing traces in the first place is because they haven't let their guard down after so long."

"You're probably right," I acknowledged as I headed back home.

Before I even opened the door, a delicious warm scent invaded my nostrils, instantly making my mouth water. I stepped inside with a confused look on my face, but the sight of my mate next to the stove made me understand everything. The way she smiled when she saw me made my heart melt.

"Were you too hungry to wait for me?" I asked playfully, approaching her.

She shook her head. "You're always surprising me..." she whispered shyly, making me freeze when her eyes met mine. "I wanted to surprise you just this once." Could she be any more perfect?

"Thank you so much, beautiful." I pulled her closer, kissing her forehead. "What did you cook for us?"

"It's my mother's casserole. It's probably not as good as hers, but-"

"I'm sure it's amazing." I smiled brightly, letting my lips crash against hers.

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Caitlyn POV

Once we were done eating, we cuddled on the couch to watch TV shows before we eventually went to bed. Sleeping beside my mate was heaven; his presence made me feel at ease. Tonight, however, I couldn't seem to rest for some reason. I couldn't keep my eyes shut for more than a few minutes, and I couldn't relax at all. Even Faye seemed slightly wired.

It was around three in the morning when I finally gave up. In order not to wake Lance up, I tried to be as silent as possible as I rolled out of the bed, heading towards the window - I was hoping some fresh air would help me unwind. However, before I even reached my destination, I realized I had failed. The warrior snaked his strong arms around my waist from behind me, planting a soft kiss on the back of my neck.

"What's wrong, beautiful?" he asked in a quiet, groggy voice.

"I can't sleep."

"That I noticed," he chuckled. "Why?"

"I don't know," I confessed. "I'm feeling a little tense."

"Is that so?" I could feel his smirk despite not being able to see his face. Before I could even react, he gently moved my wavy hair off my shoulder, making me gasp when his lips sucked on my mark. "Maybe I can help you relax a little."

I stood still as his fingers slowly traveled up my arms, and I shivered in delight. He kept placing kisses on my neck and shoulders as he gently lowered the straps of my light pink babydoll. As soon as the thin piece of cloth hit the floor, I felt the chilly nightwind hit my skin. Something hard pressed against my bare back and I couldn't help but smile when I realized what it was.

In a swift movement, Lance spun me around so he was facing me. I didn't protest when his tongue invaded my mouth, allowing me to taste him. His lips then traveled down my chin, my neck, my shoulders, my chest, and my stomach, slowly showering me with the softest kisses. Lost in enjoyment, I only understood his intentions when I felt his hot breath against my c**t, causing me to moan in both surprise and pleasure.

"Lance..." I breathed out.

"Let me take care of you, beautiful," he promptly replied as he stood on his knees in front of me. The sensation of his voice vibrating against my most sensitive spot made my head fall backwards.

The warrior flickered his tongue over my c**t, and I immediately felt the heat pool between my legs. The scent of my arousal seemed to call for him, as his fingers soon found their way towards my core. He lowered his mouth to taste my juices, ripping out another moan from me. I could hear him grunt in delight as he ferociously devoured my p***y as if it was the most delicious treat.

The moment he inserted a finger inside of me, I instinctively grabbed his soft, wild light brown hair, pulling his head closer to me. Not too long after, he slid a second finger in. They explored my walls thoroughly, moving faster every second that went by. Noticing my pleasure build up, Lance thrusted his hand in and out of me with more urgency as he kept sucking and biting on my bundle of nerves. He had to wrap his arms around my thighs when I started shaking so I wouldn't fall, but he never stopped his caresses. My moans were becoming louder as I felt my climax approaching. I was so close... and then he pulled away, leaving me feeling betrayed and empty.

"I'm sorry, beautiful. But I wanna make you come in another way."

With his werewolf speed, he picked me up in his arms to bring me back to bed. I watched hungrily as he removed his boxers before kneeling on the mattress in front of me. He firmly wrapped his fingers around my legs, placing my feet over his shoulder. When he positioned his tip on my entrance, I only had time to gasp before he pushed himself deep inside of me.

His every inch filled me in a maddening way, forcing my tight walls to adjust to his length. A loud grunt erupted from his throat as he started moving, and I soon met his pace. He had never taken me in that position before, and I think it would become my new favorite. As turned on as I was, he didn't bother to go slow like he usually did; instead, he f****d me roughly, with assertiveness and urgency to satisfy our shared desire.

"f**k, Caitlyn! I'm gonna come already!" my mate announced, his breathing ragged.

Too focused on my own pleasure, I couldn't even replace the strength to reply. He pulled my body towards him, reaching deeper each time he rammed his d**k into my core. I dug my claws into the mattress, slightly damaging it as I neared my o****m. One last, deep thrust and I was coming undone.

We both roared as we reached our climaxes simultaneously. He buried his c**k inside of me as he emptied his seed into my womb. Just like that, all of my troubles were gone, the tension melting away as my she-wolf purred in my mind. Every intimate moment we shared was magical; it made me feel warm, effervescent, and whole.

But my wonderful moment of peace was soon cut short.

"Caitlyn, go to the shelter, now! Tell Lance to join us at the border!" Dario's voice inside my head made me wide my eyes in fear. "We're under attack!"