Omega Bound Chapter 105

Ayla

Our group makes it to Clarke's pack, and we are exhausted. Thane gave us a few hours of rest and then we were at it again, pushing ourselves to our limits, attempting to cut the time it takes to get back and regroup in half and he accomplished it. I do not think any of us will be comfortable until we are home. I used to long for my own home but now the idea disgusts me. I have a new home now and I miss it. I miss my nest.

I do not know how long we will be back before Thane starts planning the mission to find my father. I also do not know if I want to go. Well, I know that I do, but what I just experienced has me in a daze of shock and denial. The events that took place during the raid are enough to haunt me. So many shifters put down. It is sad but also unavoidable to put a stop to the trafficking ring.

To put a stop to my father.

I really should think of a new way to identify him, because he is no father to me.

Ever again.

We were all too exhausted to take part in any festivities the pack had planned to celebrate the mission. There is a big meal, but we all choose to sleep through it.

The convoy of our vehicles back to the pack rolls out and I tried not to make it too known that I have been watching Cyrus and Raven. They have their stuff to deal with, but I think I need to connect with Raven on a deeper level. However, I do not want to explain to her that my father was potentially behind her abduction, but I want to get to know her. She should get to know her mate first, but maybe I will be able to help with that as well.

Cyrus is on her bad side currently since he threw her over his shoulder like a caveman to get her to the SUVs. She put up a big fight that only seemed to give him enjoyment. I think she could have fought harder if her fighting in battle was any indication, but Cyrus is also big and strong with dimples, and I know that I could be persuaded to do a lot by looking at Thane's dimples. I am curious to hear how their car ride back is going.

"Do you think that I should try to talk to Raven about my experience when we get back?" I ask Thane, contemplating how to move forward.

"I think you should at some point. I do not know when the right time will be. Cyrus has his hands full, but I highly doubt she will be willing to stay with him. Maybe you can talk to her about that and figure out where to set her up first. Offer a friendly hand and see if she opens up at all. She could stay in your old rooms, but Cyrus thinks he can get away with throwing her into his room. Actually, he will need to figure out where he wants to live when they seal their bond."

"Maybe she could stay with us?" I offer.

"Well, yeah she could but no she can't. I got plans when we get home Little Wolf." Thane gives me a perfect smile with his white teeth and huge dimples, and I can feel my face heat up.

The drive is long, trying to push through the day and night to get home quicker. We passed Cyrus pulled over on the side of the road and it looked like he and Raven were having a heated discussion. Well, she was yelling and pointing. Cyrus appeared smitten. I take the opportunity of the long drive to daydream about our future. What I want that to look like. What I think our happy ending looks like and I cannot help but smile. It feels so close.

I drift off allowing myself to catch up on much needed sleep. I would love to have the drive home be like the drive up. Thane spent quite a bit of time teasing me and giving me orgasms with his very skilled fingers on the way up, but I do not think either of us could muster the energy if we tried.

We arrived back to the pack late. There is a small group of shifters that receive us with open arms, congratulating us and Monica loads us up with food to take home. Raven opted to take my old rooms which enraged Cyrus, but in the end, he finished his rant yelling something about his "crazy Fireball" and left. I planted the seed that I would be reaching out to Raven tomorrow, and she just nodded. Hopefully, she will let some guards down tomorrow so we can find out more about her.

Thane and I get home, and I have never been happier to see my cabin. The lake looks beautiful with a light dusting of snow around it. I attempt to climb the stairs to head to my nest, but Thane sweeps my legs out from under me, and I wrap my arms around his neck. "I really need to teach Cyrus how to properly carry his mate," he laughs out while carrying me to my nest. I leaned into him, breathing his forest and pine scent deep and letting it calm me.

Thane places me down in my nest and it feels like it has been an eternity since I have been in it, but in reality, it has been ten days. Ten long days. "I feel like I need to spend several days here." I yawned.

"You slept a lot on the way back, but I also forgot that your wolf isn't used to expending that much energy. She did amazing though. I am proud to have you as my fated mate. Ronan is also incredibly pleased with how well she held her own. We need to go on more runs. Maybe get you and her training." The thought of training is exciting but also makes me nervous. I do not want to hurt anyone, I cannot say the same about Aramana though. She may enjoy it.

I also worry she may enjoy it too much. Flashes of Della come into my mind when I was not in full control. I closed my eyes and let out a sigh. I refuse to beat myself up about this and carry the guilt around forever. She wanted to take my mate from me. I wish she had chosen a different option though.

"What's wrong Ayla?"

"Nothing. Just getting my brain in order." I say half asleep. It makes sense to me but sounds more like gibberish when I hear it.

"May I come into your nest?" Thane asks which confuses me but seems to make my wolf happy. "I heard you're supposed to ask first," he says sheepishly as he crawls in without hearing my answer.

"Who did you hear that from?"

"I don't really know. Just remember hearing it. I also heard that if you eat in a nest, it will really piss off an omega in heat."

"Really?" I ask.

"Yeah. Well, I experienced it when I got crumbs in here when you were in heat. Your growl was so cute and ferocious."

"Ferocious? Really?"

"Well, as ferocious as a little, lust crazed omega can be. More like a cute growl. Like a baby bobcat." I playfully swat at him as he laughs and rubs my arm with his fingertips. I cannot get enough of how he looks at me.