Not My Alpha

Chapter 8 ‘The Omega’s Ointment’

Keira’s POV

I hop out of the shower and wrap myself quickly in a towel. I’m still dripping when I grab my phone from under the sink, the battery is probably super low by now. I can’t imagine how many missed calls I have from Mason- our last conversation ended so abruptly.

But this call is from my dad. I answer it quickly.

“Hey Dad.” I say. It’s so good to hear his voice.

“Hey Kare Bear. How are you? We haven’t heard from you in a while.” He seems surprised that I answered. A pang of guilt surges through me.

“Yeah, I’m sorry about that dad. I’ve just been really busy lately.”

“Well I understand that, and how are things at Pale Moon Pack?”

Immediately my eyes tear up. I can’t let them know how things are. I can’t let them think anything bad about Dawson. How can I explain how much I truly love him to people who don’t know how intoxicating the mate bond is? Dawson has his struggles but things are going to get better. I won’t let my family judge my mate for his past mistakes. So I lie.

“Things are great here dad. I’m learning so much.”

“Well that’s good to hear. Hey so me and Alpha Thorin wanted to come and speak with Alpha Julian. Think you could squeeze some time in for your old man?”

“When are you coming?” I ask.

“In two days.”

“Sure. Definitely.”

The bruises will be gone by then.

“Alright, we’ll call Alpha Julian to confirm, I can’t wait to see you bug.”

“Yeah it’s going to be good to see you too dad.”

“So things there are going well? Tell me how is married life treating you?”

His question takes me by surprise, I thought I’d gotten past having to answer.

“Actually dad I can’t talk right now I have to go. Love you. See you in a few days!”

I hang up. I can’t lie to him twice.

I finish showering and getting dressed. When I walk out into the main area of my bedroom Macie is there waiting for me.

“Thanks for waiting.” I say.

“Here are the things you requested from Luna Bethany.” Macie says, holding out a plain manila folder stuffed with papers.

“Thank you.”

I take the folder, but feel a lump beneath the cover. I open it and see a small container. I pick it up, wondering what it is and why Luna Bethany gave it to me.

“That’s for your neck.” Macie says. That’s when I realize this is from Macie, not the Luna.

“What is it?” I ask, the label has long been worn off, I open the jar and smell the pale oily cream inside

“It’s ointment, for your bruises, There’s a lot of hard work required of us omegas. We often get bruises and bumps. My mom taught me how to make it when I was still just a child.”

“You made this?” I ask impressed.

“Yes ma’am.”

“Wow, thank you Macie.” I say.

I feel a bad for how short I was with her this morning.

I apply the balm to my neck, it smells of citrus and feels like velvet when I rub it into my skin.

The rest of my day was rather boring, Macie brought me my meals, and I mostly worked on the records I got from the Luna. Luna training is mostly paperwork, balancing checks budgeting and contracts. It’s all very boring and tedious. I can’t wait to leave this room.

That night after dinner, Dawson storms in.

“Your father is coming to visit in a few days.” Dawson says.

“Really? What for?” I decide to keep my phone conversation to myself.

“Some business with my father.” He says as he hurriedly gets undressed. Okay so he’s annoyed but not angry. I have to tread carefully. Let him cool down on his own. He just needs to vent.

“My father should just make me the Alpha. What is he waiting for?”

“He will soon.” I say. Dawson doesn’t respond, he just finishes getting undressed then he jumps in the shower. I won’t bring up the fact that he agreed to stay in separate rooms. Not right now.

Dawson showers quickly and when he’s dressed he hops on the bed and cuddles up next to me.

“I’m sorry I’m in a bad mood babe, training was just tough today. Let’s go to sleep.” He says.

Harper purrs in my head. Everyone has bad days. I’m so proud of Dawson for keeping himself under control. I knew he could change. I just need to be as loving and supportive as I can. I lay my head on his chest, and soak in the mate bond as I easily drift off to sleep.

The next morning when I wake up I’m completely alone, not even Macie is here. I drearily get up, and walk to the bathroom. I wash my face in the sink, and to my surprise the bruise on my neck is completely gone.

“Woah! That stuff really worked.”

I can leave the room! I hurriedly get dressed and make my way downstairs. I’m greeted my several members of the pack. Most thought I was ill and congratulated me on getting better. I head into the cafeteria and get myself a pumpkin muffin and a coffee, then I head straight to Luna Bethany’s office for Luna training.

Luna Bethany’s POV

“Good morning Keira, you’re looking refreshed. Were you and Dawson able to work it out?”

Her bruises are gone- good. That’s one less thing to worry about for tomorrow.

“I think so. I really just want to move forward.”

“Good. I hear your father will be here tomorrow. Are you excited to see him?” I suspect Keira may be involved in the meeting we’ve scheduled for tomorrow with Elk Forrest, though I’m not entirely sure.

“Very! I’ve missed my dad very much.”

“Then good. I’m sure you’ll have a nice visit. Shall we get started?”

This meeting with Elk Forrest needs to go well. We can’t have a lover’s dispute ruining the peace we worked so hard for. The truth is these kids today don’t appreciate peace. When I was a girl we didn’t have it. The war between Pale Moon and Elk Forrest was terrible, a borderlands dispute that got way out of control and left both of our packs depleted.

Julian was only twenty when he took up the mantle. My father was the Alpha, and when he and my brother died during battle, it was up to my husband Julian to be Alpha. Devastated by our losses, he sued for peace with Alpha Thorin’s father, and we were granted it. The border dispute was taken to the council, and a peace treaty was signed.

Julian and I worked hard to rebuild Pale Moon to its former glory, and now, thirty years later we’ve only recently achieved it.

I had hoped when Dawson and Keira were fated that it would strengthen our peace, but now I’m worried their union will ruin it.

It all depends on Keira. She’ll make a wonderful Luna, but whether or not she’ll be able to handle Dawson is another story.