Winter Leaf

Chapter Fourty | Freedom

~George's P.O.V~

(Both Wolf Form)

Instead of letting it control my life, I continued doing all the things I usually did as Clay followed me around.

It made the normal seem so exhausting. I wasn't really that hard if you weren't a omega and ignoring your pre-heat activities.

Every normal omega would be sleeping, but not me. I dragged my sorry legs around the house, avoiding anything that might make it tic. Clay following me around was not helping.

"Clay, go away!" I whined. He smiled at me and continued to follow. I rolled my eyes.

I jumped up on the couch, tired of wandering around the house. I refused to lay down. "If you don't sleep, you won't have energy to deal with your heat, George." Clay smirked and I groaned, "I don't want to sleep!" I complained.

"I'll groom you," Clay spoke, trying to get me to give in. "No, I'll sleep when I want." When you have avoided pre heat for over a week, it's a nightmare. It's as if you are a walking zombie. I didn't let it bother me.

......

I swear I only blinked as I felt myself wake. I groaned, forcing my weak body to its feet. I glanced around, looking for Clay as I always do, "Clay?" I looked around the house in a tired daze.

I didn't spot him first, he spotted me first. "George, you alright?" he asked. I didn't say anything and nuzzled my nose into his fur, taking in his lovely scent I can never get over.

"Are you ready to build your nest?"

I whined in response, "Yeah..." I followed Clay to our room, taking a glance around the room before finally letting my instincts take control.

I found the hoodies with the strongest scent, dragging them on the bed. Clay would help, but he didn't know which one smelt better then the others.

Once I was done, I pawed at my alpha, "Clay..." I whined. He smiled brightly, grabbing me by my scruff. He placed me in my nest, curling around my smaller body. I let out a deep sigh, letting the sleep take over my body.

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"Sapnap!" Clay growled, I lifted my head, grumbling with my eyes still closed. When I was finally able to open my eyes, I saw Sapnap laughing in the corner.

"What..." I groaned, annoyed with the yelling. I could care less that the other alpha was in the room.

I honestly just wanted to go back to sleep, "Sapnap, since you have chosen to invade my home, get George something to eat and drink." Sapnap rolled his eyes but obeyed nevertheless.

"Georgee..." Clay purred. I groaned, repositioning myself. "Oh, Georgee," he hummed in my ears. I finally lifted my head, adjusting to the light.

I smelt food and struggled into a sitting position. Sapnap placed the plate in front of me and I went straight for it, ignoring the chuckles Sapnap was making.

......

I woke up to growling. Of course, it's something different everytime. I shook the sleep out of my eyes.

I locked eyes with an aggressive Clay eyeing a frightened Sapnap. I could care less of what was going on between the two. I was to focused on the fact that my alpha wasn't next to me.

"Clay!" I complained, snapping Clay out of whatever was happening between the two. He took one last glance to Sapnap before jumping up, curling around me. I stuffed my nose into his fur, taking in his scent.

He licked me, paying no attention to Sapnap. Sapnap retreated back to his corner, sitting down. Sapnap was probably asked to assist but Clay's instincts didn't like it.

I got startled by Clay nudging me with his muzzle. "Clay!" I complained, "George," he mocked. "What do you want?" I looked up, grumbling frustratingly. "A, you have to eat. B, I'm bored. C, get up." Clay smirked. I rolled my eyes in retaliation.

"Well I am in heat, and you are annoying." I groaned, laying my head back down. He let out a wheeze,

Is it really that funny?

"How about you stop waking me up and scent me. You keep leaving and your smell goes with you, dumb nut." He chuckled, curling around me. He hummed a tune while he rubbed his scent on me.

I groaned, annoyed. He let out a low chuckle. This was amusing for him. "You're annoy-" He stopped me, nipping at my scent gland. He let go, smirking at me. "You're such an idiot..." I laughed.

"I'm your idiot," Clay smiled widely, I nodded, humming a "mhm." he groomed me as I drifted back to sleep.

....

It was coming to a close here pretty soon. Though, pre-heat will end, that means I will go straight into heat and that scared me.

Was I ready? Was I really ready?

I mean, it was supposed to end much earlier, but we know that's not the case for me. My heat lasted so much longer, it was quite unfair. Maybe it would go in my favor? Longer heat, maybe more time? If I really did want pups...

Even if I had pups, I would never let it change my life. I am an independent omega and it will stay that way. I don't think Clay minds, he just wants me to be happy.

If I told him I didn't want pups, he would listen. That's the difference between my alpha and others, he cares about my opinion. Though, it hasn't always been the way it is now.

What would my life be if I got another alpha at Winter Leaf? Would I have already had pups and been miserable? Or would I have just given up like Delilah?

I can't think about that, it's not going to be that way.

"Clay?" I asked, grabbing my alphas attention. "What will happen once I have pups?"

Clay smiled, "We will take care of them together, always." I gave him a slight smile, "Will I not get to do what I like anymore?" Clay shook his head, "George, your life is in your hands. I don't control your life anymore."

I smiled brightly, nuzzling my alpha.

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My god this has been a wild ride for sure! A smut chapter then epilogue then it is complete! Thank you guys so much for everything! This book has been a life saver, made me believe in myself again. So thank you!

Stay calm, Stay alive
Onyx

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