Theo
The other Omega maids made their way past us towards the town, but not before looking at me in curiosity. But, the elderly Omega looked at me with complete bafflement. Her eyelids fluttered in confusion as she scanned my features. Her salt-and-pepper hair was arranged in a low bun but a few stray hairs fell on her face.
“Gail…My God. It’s been ages since I’ve heard her name.” Her voice was soft yet stern, like a mother hen.
Exhaling as she kept a hand on her chest, she continued, “The last thing I remember is her leaving the pack with her son. Look at you all grown up now. How is she?”
My cheek flinched at her question, the image of my late mother’s smiling face flashing in my mind. She was the picture of joy and kindness, a friend to those in need. It was through su
