Filed to story: The Stained Omega Novel (Anna & Fraction) Free Online
“So they embed themselves into the pack?” James says in a whisper.
“Not how you’re thinking, it’s a natural process. One that has happened with all Omegas over hundreds of years. It’s spiritual, something they can’t control. I’m not even sure they know that they are doing it.” I try to explain the best I can, “someone like Anna who didn’t even know they are Omega? She wont realise how it has affected her until she is removed from it.”
“Fraction said something about a second mate destroying Anna…” I nod at James’s words.
“It will. Fraction and the Pack have become a part of who Anna is. To rip that away from her…you might as well just hollow her out and leave her on the side of the road.” James sits in silence as he absorbs everything I’ve said.
“You know, it wasn’t until I was much older that I realised why my mother stayed with my father.” I say getting up to take the picture of my mother off the fireplace, “I thought they could just split up and be done. It’s not so easy to split from a mate. It makes me thankful that I won’t ever have one.” I don’t realise James is even listening until he shifts on the sofa.
“Why wont you have one?” I can hear the genuine confusion in hist voice, is he so lost in himself that he can’t sense me the way I can him?
“Wolves are not g ay. My father drilled that into me from a young age, there is no such thing as a fated ga y mate.” I wish it wasn’t true but from everything I’ve read he wasn’t wrong.
“Maybe they take chosen mates instead?” James says thoughtfully, “I’ve heard of that happening. Not with the same S** but I have heard of it.”
“And which Alpha will take a g ay mated shifter into their pack?” I’m ashamed at how needy I sound.
“Fraction knows about you and he swore you in?” James tells me from the sofa.
“You mean the drunk Alpha with two mates? He’s clearly not of the right mind right now.” James laughs at this but doesn’t deny anything I’ ve said. “I’m sorry that was disrespectful.”
“Don’t be sorry, babe. It’s just me here.” I watch his eyes widen as he uses the term of endearment with me. I pretend not to have noticed and put the picture down and walk over to sit next to him.
“So…how do you plan to help Fraction?” I ask him.
“I wish I knew, I hoped you would be able to answer some questions but now I seem to have more than ever.” I feel like I have let him down.
“I’m sorry I wish I had more to offer.” I look down at my hands and I’m shocked when James’s hands join mine. He puts his hand on top of my two of mine and holds them still. I didnt realise I was worrying about them together until he did that.
“You gave me plenty.” He whispers.
“I wish I could give you more.” I tell him truthfully looking up into his eyes
(Fraction)
Rolling over in the bed I see the spot Anna normally occupies is empty. It leaves my stomach feeling uneasy and it isn’t just the whiskey I have been guzzling lately. I’ve been awful to all of those around me, I’ve been taking my worry about Faye out on those around me instead of on the one person who should be feeling my rage.
“Dada!” Thomas squeals as he runs into the bedroom and launches himself onto the bed. I look over at the door and see Anna standing there watching us, I can’t help but notice how she’s looking. She looks terrible, her once flawless completion is now marked with red splotches and deep grey bags under her eyes. Her hair looks like she hasn’t showered in days and her clothes look like she slept in them. I did this, I did this to her.
“Anna…” I say as Thomas launches himself at my chest.
“I have to go to training, can you watch Thomas?” She’s not even looking at me as she speaks.
“Of course I will.” I tell her.
“He has day care from noon till 3pm.” She says before turning on the spot and leaving the doorway. I don’t miss the look of sadness on her face as she leaves me alone with Thomas, I need to find a way to fix this.
After an uneventful morning I find myself standing on the street in front of the daycare. Thomas doesn’t seem to understand that I really don’t want to go in there as he pulls on my hand and all but drags me up the stairs. He doesn’t get that I don’t want to go in there and he doesn’t care, he just wants to get to his friends and play. Thankfully we don’t see Faye during the drop off and I can only hope I don’t see her at pick up either. I spend a few minutes to watch Thomas play with his friends, it’s impressive to me even at his age he’s already showing Alpha tendencies. I need to start teaching him how to be kind and thoughtful as well as strong and firm, it’s best little Alphas learn this stuff early.
“Fancy seeing you here.” I hear from behind me, as quickly as the goose bumps rise up my arms.
the rage fills my head
I quickly spin around and grab Faye by the top of her arm, with a punishing grip I drag her along the hall until I find an empty classroom. Opening the door I non to carefully throw her inside, I don’t think she expects me to become so aggressive as she tumbles onto the floor. I make no move to help her.
“I told you to leave.” I yell at her while slamming the door closed behind me.