Filed To Story: The Omega Destiny
Apparently, I can’t rest without feeling confined. It’s impossible to shut my mind off and I feel out in the open, exposed in this bed. I’m exhausted and I know my brain is fighting to stay awake out of fear, but I can’t do this anymore. I have to do something to feel safer, to protect myself. I rip out my IV and slowly lower myself out of the bed, to the floor. I am stiff and sore, but I manage to slip myself under my bed and drag the covers back down over the bed. Lying on my back, I wonder to myself how being afraid of the dark and hating my cage turned into needing to seek shelter under a bed shrouded in darkness, but here I am. Maybe, they will think I bolted and I can sneak out when they go looking for me. However, I don’t know where I would go. I have no family left. I don’t even know where La Plata is. I could rummage around looking for clothes and money here to get me by, but there would be a high likelihood of getting caught. I could chance it; I have nothing to live for anyway. My eyes finally start to get heavy. I find myself drifting to sleep thinking about Thane’s dimpled smile.
Footsteps shuffling in have me awakening and freezing out of fear. “Ayla, Ayla?” I register the voice to the healer, Eric. He shuffles around the room and then quickly leaves. I let out a breath I didn’t even realize I was holding. Closing my eyes I try to slow my heart rate down and slowly return to sleep. I’m not sure how long I was resting for when I get the feeling of someone staring at me. I startle awake and take in those dark green eyes. My heart rate spikes, but surprisingly I don’t cower away, I just hold his gaze and take a deep inhale of his pine and earth scent as he kneels beside the bed. “I found you little wolf. You gave me quite the scare. I thought you decided to leave me.” He states with a slight chuckle, but with a worried expression on his face. Leave him?” Why did that thought send a pang through my chest? “Are you afraid? Did we scare you?” I register the questions and have to think to myself. Was I scared? Yes. Am I scared in this moment? No. Unsure of what to do, I nod my head “yes.” Thane frowns a little, but reaches his hand out towards me and completely lower himself to the floor so were laying side by side. I don’t take his hand, but the gesture is comforting. “I’m sorry if we did anything to frighten you more than you already are Ayla. You have been through a lot and woke up with strangers, in a new place, which is a lot to process. Me leaving earlier had nothing to do with you, my wolf Ronan was just really angry on your behalf and I didn’t want to scare you so I went and took a breath.” Ronan. That is a strong name for an alpha wolf. I like it. Aramana I’m sure would have loved it. Maybe I can get her back like Eric said, but I would have to stick around here to find out. “I would really like it if you could come out from under here so Eric can check on you and do some more blood work. He wants to make sure the wolfsbane levels are decreasing and I think getting some food into you would be a great idea.” At the words, my stomach chooses then to erupt in a growl which causes him to chuckle. “Can you come out for me little wolf?” I quickly nod “yes” and start to slide out from under the bed.
Just as I put my hands on the bed to push myself off the floor, Thane sweeps under my legs and I quickly slide my arm around his neck, causing my fingers to brush through the hair at the base of his neck, eliciting a shiver out of him. He gently places me in the bed and we lock eyes with each other, our noses almost touching. He looks down at my lips and then quickly clears his throat once I lick my own and he steps back covering me up as he does. He pulls the table around and gives me my notepad and pencil. “I will let Eric know that you are ready for a meal and have him talk to you about his treatment plan. In the meantime, I can call your pack and let them know you have been found and getting care. Can you tell me who your pack is so we can find your family?” I frown at him. Hurt flashing across my face before I see flashes of my sister running, my mother screaming while being attacked by shifters. Me desperately thrashing, trying to get away. My father nowhere in sight. He must register the pain on my face because he whispers “I’m sorry” before I can nod “no.” And I see hurt flashing across his face as well.
We share a moment of silence just holding each other’s gaze before we’re interrupted by a female shifter and the healer. I stiffen and start to scoot further back in the bed, anticipating punishment from Eric for hiding and making a scene, but to my surprise they both smile at me and start talking as if nothing happened. “Food will be here shortly and I would like to get another blood sample before she eats if that’s okay.” Thane turns his head from Eric to me and I suddenly realize he’s waiting for my answer, not telling me what I have to do. Giving me a choice. I look between the three of them and nod my head in agreement. “I’m going to head back to the pack house and get caught up on some work, but I can stay if you want me to. I want to do what makes you comfortable, but I also trust you here with Eric and his team. I swear on my life, he will take good care of you. They all will. We want you better, we need your help, and we want to help you. No strings attached. My team and I have been tracking and rescuing trafficked shifters. You aren’t alone anymore.”
Not alone anymore. Those words sound so amazing, but also so unreal. I haven’t allowed myself to feel hopeful in years. The thought of not being alone never registering, never on my radar as a possibility, but here in this room, he’s offering it to me. I pick up the pad of paper and write “it’s okay to work, I feel better.” and I place it down on my lap; catching myself staring at the words in shock I even feel this way. I look back at Thane and he’s smiling at me. I’m proud of the steps you’re taking. You’re doing good little wolf. His praise causing me to blush and quickly look away. He chuckles to himself “Alright, I will be checking in with Eric on your progress. We will talk more when you’re up for it.” And he nods at me and he exits the room. The smell of pine and earth lingering in the air. I inhale deeply trying to get as much as it as I can.
A few pokes later I finally get to eat and the hottest bowl of chicken soup was brought in on a tray with bread and I’m salivating. The smell is divine and I can’t remember how long it’s been since I touched hot food, let alone anything that tasted good. They let me have two bowls before I had to quit. I admit, I was a little nauseated like they warned me of when I was inhaling my soup, but it was worth it. The fact that I remained calm during the blood draw is a miracle. The amount of interaction I’ve had to do has exhausted me, but the fact all of my interactions have been pleasant and nobody has hurt me in anyway has me feeling shocked. Almost like a state of denial that this safety could be real.
I get up and slowly shuffle myself to the bathroom. Turning on the light I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I’m surprised to see what I look like now. I ve definitely aged. My hair a duli white, my eyes tired and heavy. A scabbed over cut on my forehead and several yellow, fading bruises. I stare deep into my eyes. Begging and pleading to catch a glimpse of my wolf. “Aramana if you’re there, I’m sorry. I’m sorry that you were forced away. I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you.” I feel utterly gutted at that thought. I should bring crying, I want to, but nothing comes out. I just stand there, staring at my reflection, waiting for something. Anything. Nothing.
Thane
Under the damn bed. My heart aches for the little Omega. To be rescued from a cage, only to feel safer hiding underneath a bed is terrible. The revelation she has no family left is a gut??renching pain I’m all too familiar with. Quick flashbacks of my own family begin to flood my mind. My little sister, vibrant and full of life. A strong father that would do anything for his pack. My mother, a beautiful luna with grace and elegance unsupassed. I live in a constant state of anger, grief, and on some days denial. I quickly enter my office and settle at my mahogany desk. The mountain of paperwork I need to get through is piling up, but I can’t bring myself to care right now. Running my hands through my hair, I start reviewing documents and signing off on permits for new builds and businesses, when there is a knock on my door. The smell of lemons wafting in from the hall. Before I can answer, Della saunters in with her breast on full display in her baby blue tank top. Her ass is barely covered in her shorts. I made the mistake of commenting about one of her blue shirts once, and now it seems the color is all she wears. I cannot get a break today. Any other day I would be aroused, but right now I can’t find it in myself to even care. “Hey Thane. I know your probably busy, but I brought some food from the mess hall for you. I thought we could eat supper together.” “Thank you, Della. That is really kind of you, but I’ve got a mountain of paperwork to catch up on and some debriefing to do. I wouldn’t be much entertainment for you at the moment.” I give her a quick smile and continue with my paperwork while attempting to be diplomatic and non??onfrontational. “Oh, have you not been here working? She asks with her eyebrows raised in shock like my whereabouts should be any of her concern. “No, I was down at the clinic again. Ayla was missing, but it was a giant miscommunication of sorts. She’s doing well and is still here, just a little hiccup.” ‘Oh, good…. good. That’s great. The poor thing is probably so frightened and, in a hurry, to get back to her own pack.” “Actually, I’m not sure. She told me she doesn’t have family. She may choose to stay here. We haven’t discussed it yet. There’s a lot to talk about with her.”
“Maybe I can talk with her, find out about her family for you? She may take to talking to me better since I am a female.” “No, I don’t want anyone else around her right now. I plan on settling her in slowly. She has been through a lot and being around others could send her into a panic. Also, Ayla can’t talk, or won’t. She is mute and is currently writing everything down. She trusts me, at least a little and I will be the one spending time with her for now. Thank you for your offer though, Della. I will let you know if I need your help.” I reply back to her somewhat sternly. The thought of anyone with Ayla currently angers me. I can feel Ronan getting agitated. He has never really paid much attention to my so called “relationship” with Della. He usually shows disinterest, reverting back into the recesses of my mind. Even when we go on a run as a pack, if she’s close, he really pays her no favoritism in any way. Her current persistence, however, is getting on his nerves as I feel ripples of annoyance against my mental barrier.
She walks over and slides down to the leather chair in front of my desk and starts unpacking food. When she drops a napkin Della stands up and bends over in front of my desk to pick it up, showing me quite a bit of ass cheek causing me to roll my eyes. I don’t know why she isn’t registering that I need to be alone at the moment, but I also can’t bring myself to throw her out either. We are friends and I do care for her. I have always been upfront with her about our friendship with benefits. We have known each other since we were younger pups and up to this point, really hasn’t caused me too many problems. Yeah, there used to be the issue of her cockblocking me with other shifter females, but it became more than a hassle trying to deal with her and them, that I stopped pursuing other hook ups. “Deila…I’m really sorry, but I can’t give you what you’re looking for tonight. I need to get caught up here and I appreciate the thoughtfulness, but I just can’t. I am tired and not interested tonight. I’m sorry.” “Does this have something to do with the omega you keep bringing up? Is she your mate?” “This has nothing to do with Ayla. I’m an alpha with a lot of responsibility and another raid to plan and I am behind on my work. It is my job as an alpha to take care of my pack and while she’s here, that includes her. To answer your question…no. She isn’t my mate. If she was this conversation wouldn’t be happening. You wouldn’t be here with me. You know that. I gruff out with anger clearly on my face. Bringing Ayla into this conversation makes no sense to me. She quickly stands up and walks around my desk, getting on her knees, grabbing my crotch, looking up from me with her big brown eyes, her black hair falling around and accentuating her breasts. “Please, I just want to make you feel good” she whispers as she strokes outside of my jeans up and down attempting to arouse me. I groan and cover my brow with one hand; as I find myself facing a once easy, but now difficult decision. I’m not sure why I can’t bring myself to accept her offer. I blame the paperwork and alpha duties, but I find myself wondering if that’s the real reason. “I’m sorry Della, I can’t tonight. I say with much exasperation attempting to pry her hands off of my dick. With that she jerks herself up scowling, but then quickly covers it up and smil big instead. “Fine, that’s fine Thane. I will be by tomorrow and maybe we can do lunch then.” Before I can reply, she quickly turns and heads for the door. Damn it. Tomorrow’s problem.
Ayla
Someone kicks my cage causing me to startle awake. “Come on, it’s time for you to go.” “Where are we going?” “Shut your stupid mouth bitch and do what you’re told or I’ll put the shock collar back around your neck.” “Please no, please don’t make me go, please, I don’t want to go. Please don’t do this.” “I said shut up.” He yells and that gets me a back hand across the face as I’m yanked from the cage by my hair. Im dragged down the stairs and up the hallway. I know what’s coming The heat rooms. I start to cry, begging and pleading to anyone that can hear, pulling on his arm trying my best to get away, but it’s useless. A second shifter grabs my legs and I’m carried into the room. My wrists and ankles are strapped to the hard plastic bed. Fighting is pointless, but I try anyway. Hot tears are streaming down my cheeks as a shifter in a lab coat walks towards me holding a syringe. I’m injected in my arm as the room full of guards laugh. I don’t know how much time goes by, but I’m overcome with heat. My skin is on fire despite being naked, I’m burning up, and my skin itches. Cramping starts in my lower abdomen and a sudden gush of slick runs down my legs. My eyes are blurry from the tears, but I hear the door open and look over to see five shifter alpha’s walking into the room. “Please.” I beg. At this point I don’t know if I’m begging for them to let me go or put me out of my misery. I feel so empty and I need to be full. I don’t want this but I can’t stop my body from reacting. It’s craving an alpha knot. “Please, it hurts. It hurts.” I groan and moan shaking my head side to side. “We know it hurts, and we know what your little cunt needs. We are here to give it to you. “No please I don’t want this.”
I bolt awake in my bed gasping for breath. I’m sweaty all over and hyperventilating, shaking. I look around my room and realize I’m back in the heat clinic, in a hospital bed. The walls are plain white and I am in a gown. I can’t do this again. How did I get back here? They must have brought me back. I’m nauseated and I can feel bile creeping up my throat. “Ssshh ssshh Ayla it’s okay, it’s okay. It’s me Thane. You were dreaming. It’s just a nightmare you’re okay. You’re safe. I Need you to slow down your breathing. In through your nose, out through your mouth. Again, in through your nose. Slower. Into your nose. Yes, good girl. That’s a good girl. You’re doing great. That’s it, little wolf. Keep going. It was just a nightmare. You’re safe you’re here. I won’t let anything happen to you.”
I slow my breathing down letting the pine and earthy smell calm me. He’s here and they didn’t send me back. He’s holding my upper arms as I hold his forearms, staring into deep green eyes and I watch him breathe while trying to regulate my own breathing. It was just a horrible nightmare. “What was your nightmare about little wolf? I promise you can tell me.” I look at the table with the pad of paper and then I turn my head and look back at him. I slowly grab the pad and write “heat clinic” and turn it towards him to read. His eyes widened and flash gold, his wolf surging, but he quickly covers it up with blinking and they return back to green. He’s frowning, but he’s also scowling. It looks like he is having difficulty controlling his emotions. “You will never have to go back there again. That will never happen to you again. In fact, when we get your wolf back, you can go on suppressants and never have another heat ever again if thats what you want. It will be completely your decision, but nobody will ever take from you again.” He looks around the room and looks back at me. “Does being in this room remind you of those Rooms?” I quickly nod my head “yes” at him. He takes a deep breath and slowly jet’s it out. “I know it’s late right now, but I can talk to Eric in the morning and see if I can get you discharged to the packhouse. It’s a large building with several floors, however. I keep the rooms around mine empty for special guests. I know there is one open a few doors. We could have you transferred there and you can stay in the room with meals brought up, for as long as you like. There is no brush on interacting with anybody or leaving your room. We move at your pace. It would also make it easier for me to talk to you and ask you some questions that we need to get to the bottom of in regards to the trafficking ring that had you. You can hopefully help me wipe them out.”
I listen to him and realize he is still holding my arms and I am still holding his. I look down at my hands around his forearms and back up to him. Slowly, I pull my arms back to myself. I don’t want to overstep. He’s technically not my alpha but maybe he could be? I need to be respectful, but I’m not going to lie, his comforting touch felt so good. “Would you like that?” he asks and I nod my head “yes.” He gives me a large, dimpled grin and I blush, quickly lowering my head His smile could melt ice. He chuckles and tells me hell be right back; stepping out of the room. I’m left to my racing thoughts about everything he just said. I’m not sure how I could be helpful to them when it comes to wiping out the monsters that stole me and countless others, but the fact that he wants to feels amazing. I ve spent the last 10 years without a single wolf to love me or stand up for me in any way. Protect me in any way, and what he’s offering sounds too good to be true. I m not sure how I can trust it. I think I might want to try. He reenters my room and walks over to my bed, pulling the covers up to my shoulders. Linstinctively lean back to lay down on my pillow. “I talked Eric into letting you out of here tomorrow morning, but we have to come back for exams and lab work to make sure the poison is leaving your system Among other things. You just lay down and try to go back to sleep I will stay until you fall asleep Eric has assured me that he will send someone every hour to peek in on you.” He walks over to the uncomfortable looking sitting chais, sets and watches me He really is going to stay and make sure I fall asleep, and he’s asked for nothing in return. I just stare at him wondering how thats posible and if all of this is really true or if I’m in just some kind of drug induced dream I never want to wake up from. “Go to Sleep little wolf, close your eyes, it li be alight.” I quickly close them as I was told. At some point in the night. I slightly arouse when I feel my hair sliding behind my car, but I qarkly return to sleep.