The Omega's Mate?

Chapter 54: August's POV

"Are you coming with me this morning? Or do you want me to find someone for you to stay with while I go on my morning run?" Alexandre asked, rubbing my arm. It was still relatively early in the morning; the sun was just beginning to peek above the horizon. I groaned, sitting up.

"I'll go with you." I rubbed my eyes, running my fingers through my messy hair.

"I like to hear that." He sat up, throwing the covers off of us. The frigid air made me want to pull the large duvet back over my nude body.

"It's too cold," I whined; Alexandre got to his feet, digging through his suitcase, he chunked one of his hoodies at me. I pulled the sweatshirt to my face, breathing in his calming scent. He put on some sweats himself and then picked through my bag, handing me a pair of sweatpants.

"Hurry up, little one, I'm going to use the bathroom really quick." He walked into the ensuite bathroom. I pulled his hoodie over my head, I drowned in the fabric, feeling cozy. Winston absolutely loved the feeling of wearing our mate's scent.

Once we were dressed and ready to go, we began our way outside. It looked as if a storm had passed by earlier this morning, the ground was still wet, and the air smelled like fresh rain. There were other Alpha's already weaving through the tree's growling at one another.

"Just remember to stay in front of me." Alexandre murmured in my ear so only I could hear.

We both shifted and began to run around the border of the pack. I was in my own little world, enjoying the feeling of a different area. Winston was excited to be somewhere new, digging his paws into the mud of foreign territory. I hadn't realized that I had gotten so far ahead of Alexandre until I heard his growl, making me stop in my tracks. My ears splayed, I lowered my head in submission to Alexandre as he caught up to me.

"You need to slow down little one, we're not the only ones here." Alexandre linked to me, brushing up against my side, marking me with his scent.

"Sorry, it just feels nice to be out and about. I think the long plane ride made me feel too cooped up." I explained. Alexandre and I began to walk together at the same pace this time.

"I understand, you can do that when we're at home, and not as many enemies are around." He rubbed up against my side.

"Okay." I dipped my head down again.

"Be mindful of where I'm at, stay in front of me, and don't stray too far. I don't want you to get. If you can't hear my breathing or my steps, you're too far ahead." He let me get in front of him again.

He did this to have a broader range of our surroundings to ensure I was safe. Being behind me, let him see in front of both of us, the sides around me, and if someone were to attack him, I would be able to get away quickly. It was a defense tactic to ensure my safety and give him peace of mind.

We continued trailing the border of Abram's land for around an hour before Alexandre told me we needed to get back to our room and get ready for the first meeting. While we were walking back to Abram's packhouse. Alexandre barked at me, catching my attention; I peered back at my mate. I didn't notice the sizeable blonde wolf barreling his way toward me.

The wolf tackled me down to the ground, biting down on my shoulder blade, making me yelp. It only took a brief second for me to react. I rolled us around, so I was at an advantage. I swiped my talon at the intruder's face marring the skin from his eye to his jaw. The Alpha shifted, grabbing onto my fur, yanking on it. I snarled at the man shifting back. I balled up my fist, slamming my fist into the Alpha's nose, feeling the bone crack under my fingers. He tried to gain control over me. All of the training Alexandre put me through proved to work just as well.