Only Omega - Book 1. (Complete)

Chapter Fifteen.

Rachel’s P.O.V.

It was around six in the morning and everyone was already packed and gathered outside, including Jordan who was coming home with us because of Tyler. I was to ride with Caine while Hayden rode with Brice and Jordan with Tyler. Tate and Jake would be flanking Caine through the entire ride, Alpha’s orders.

“Here dear, I baked you these” Carla announced motioning to the plastic container in her hands. I took it from her and peeled the top open to find freshly baked cookies inside.

“Carla, you shouldn’t have I-.” I tried to protest but she just waved it off, shrugging her shoulders like it was no big deal “Oh no it’s fine dear, I was up early anyway” I smiled at her, repositioning Holden’s baby bag to sit more comfortably on my shoulder while he sat perched on my hip.

“Couldn’t sleep?” I asked her while sticking the container into Holden’s baby bag where it would be kept safe for the ride. Carla sighed “I guess I just have a lot on my mind” she was trying to deflect the topic but I saw it and shook my head disapprovingly.

“What’s wrong, Carla?” I outright asked catching her off guard as he looked at me with furrowed brows.

“I was just getting to know you kids and…you’re already leaving” she muttered with her head down, hidden behind her soft brown curls. Smiling I wrapped my arms around her as best I could with Holden on my hip.

“I promise we’ll come visit you and Hugh whenever we can” I said pulling away as Carla poked Holden’s tiny nose, cooing at him.

“Do you promise to bring this little cutie every time?” she asked looking up at me with pleading eyes. I laughed but nodded my head in agreement.

“Of course, besides I think he likes you more than me” I teased smiling down at Holden who was babbling happily again. Carla smirked playfully.

“Oh really now?” she tauntingly asked, instantly playing along with my teasing. I nodded and shifted Holden to sit higher up on my hip “Oh yeah but I think it has something to do with the candy you’ve been sneaking him” Carla stiffened at first like a dear caught in the headlights but then started laughing and smacked my arm for making her nervous.

“Alright you caught me” she said holding her hands up in surrender then laughed along with me when I suddenly paused.

“Red handed, missy” I insisted then continued to giggle as I held my hand out to form a fake gun aimed right at her. It was then that someone called for me to hurry up, causing me to sigh.

“Guess that’s my cue” I mumbled then was pulled into a bone crushing hug that forced all the air out of my lungs but made me feel loved.

“You better get on going before I lock you away forever” she joked when she pulled away from me to hold me at arms-length so she could look me over.

“You take care now, you hear?” she asked and I couldn’t help but smile at the motherly bond I was starting to form with her.

“Always, thanks Carla, for everything” I thanked looking straight into the woman’s eyes. They held so much love and kind heartedness that it made me forget all about the family, the life I left behind on Lacus territory.

“It was my pleasure dear, now get out of here” I laughed but could clearly see the tears she was struggling to hide as I turned to face her husband. Hugh instantly pulled me into a tight embrace.

“Look after yourself” he ordered in a stern tone like he was a father giving ‘the speech’ to his teenage daughter who was going to a party for the first time.