Page 36 of Chosen Beta

“Shadow makes a good point.”

Ezra sighs. “This isn’t a typical academy.”

“I didn’t think it could be,” I admit.

If Lana’s truly fated to be ours, she can’t be pimping Omegas out to rich Alpha-holes.

“It’s different because of Lana,” he goes on. “She’s the one making changes to turn this place around. The Alpha Alliance contacted her to help with the Omegas they rescued, and she agreed and organized everything to make sure they had thehelp they needed. That’s why I’m out here. I heard what was happening and I had to help. I didn’t think it might turn into something I want to stay and keep doing, but after meeting Lana … I think this is where we’re all meant to be.”

“And we’re going to have to convince Owen,” I murmur, not sure it’s possible, at least not without getting him here to meet Lana and come to the same realization we already have.

I don’t have any ties back in Platinum Valley.

It’s not where I came from, and I don’t feel attached to anywhere that I’ve already been.

Shadow’s parents were assholes he ran away from. His ties are only to his mates.

Ezra’s always moving around for work, but it sounds like this is one assignment he’d like to hold onto. Makes sense to me, especially considering it’s where Lana is.

Owen’s the only problem.

He’s the one who hates Cressidan City.

He was brought up here, and his parents wanted him to marry an academy Omega. He walked away from his inheritance rather than do that, and he swore he’d never come back here for any damn reason.

It’s not going to be easy to convince him to come out here.

From the look on Ezra’s face, I can tell he knows.

Still, this isn’t something we can give up on.

Surrender isn’t an option.

Not while we have a new mate to protect and claim.

Owen’s going to have to be the one to wave the white flag.

I don’t see that happening anytime soon, so I clear my throat.

“If you don’t mind, I think I’ll go watch over our new mate.”

“Watch over?” Ezra asks, frowning at me.

“Shadow can explain.”

These two need some time to themselves anyway.

I move past my Alpha, leaving them to get reacquainted without me.

I push away the thought of what I’m missing out on.

Now isn’t the time for distractions.

Staying focused on Lana’s safety is what’s going to keep her out of harm’s way.

That’s all that matters right now.

Chapter Eleven

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