Page 53 of Omega's Reign

I fall back against the couch, my body sinking into the cushion. Goosebumps prickle over my skin and I reach for him, wanting to feel the weight of him. Andrew shifts me over, laying on his side next to me, sliding his arms under and over me until I am pressed snuggly against his chest. Stroking his palm along my back, he smooths out my trembles, my body plunging from its high quicker than I’d like.

“You’re so beautiful, Holly. You are so enchanting. I feel so lucky to even be blessed with your presence, and I’m so damn happy that you give me even a second of your time and body. I promise to always be the alpha you need. The alpha that our pack needs. I promise a world of love. A world where you no longer have to fear. I will not allow it any other way.” Andrew’s growly voice hums over my cheek as he brushes his lips to my earlobe, sucking it gently, making me shiver.

I believe him. I believe him with my whole heart and soul because I know he is capable. He makes me stronger just as Beckett, Jordan, Isaiah, and Wesley make me powerful.

Together we will succeed.

We are unstoppable.

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Unstoppable

Holly

For the first time, I don’t dress up like a queen in formal attire. People might refer to me as such, but I want to be seen as a leader. I want to be seen as someone who deserves this position compared to being born into it.

Everyone knows I wasn’t. I manifested into a being without rights. A person who relied on her family to give her to another to take care of however they pleased.

My father betrayed me.

My brothers gave me a second chance.

And I have saved myself.

Now it’s time that I saved my territory.

Adjusting my jacket, I smirk at the fact that I’m wearing pants. Andrew finishes lacing up my boots, not letting me dress myself. He claims it’s an honor to have such a privilege, and I’ll give him what he needs after our act of intimacy. Because my pre-heat has sent him into rut. He doesn’t even want to leave this room, even though it’s only a short walk to the elevator that’ll take us up to the meeting room. He would prefer to stay here and help me create a nest of my own, even if this place isn’t ideal.

But I’m okay for now. As long as I don’t think about the ache in my body, I can step forward.

Straightening my shoulders, I peer at myself once more in the mirror and decide to take off my crown. I was going to do so in front of the leaders, showing that I’m truly renouncing my reign, but I don’t want to give Spencer the pleasure. I want to make him nervous.

He will cower.

Adjusting my ponytail, I fix my long strands, hiding my decorative blade. There are no weapons allowed in the meeting room. Technically, no one should even be armed in this neutral territory. But we all know that’s not the case.

The Pack Regimes only respect the meeting hall, and I can’t really blame them with people like Spencer lurking around.

“I’m ready,” I say, tilting my chin down to look at Andrew as he kneels before me, still gazing at me as if I’m revered.

He clasps my hands and kisses my knuckles. “The others are waiting for your command.”

I wish I had a moment to reunite with the Silversteins, but I don’t want someone to accidentally find out that they’re no longer imprisoned. We managed to cut contact within the territory, and Spencer has no idea. Hector won’t be getting out. Jose has helped us ensure that all cameras remain frozen in time.

He’s an angel, and I’m so happy to be able to give him the life he deserves.

“Good. I just want to get this over with and go home.” I tug Andrew by his hands, waiting for him to get to his feet.

Standing up, he kisses my forehead. “That sounds like the best plan I’ve ever heard.”

I gather my nerves and stroll from the small apartment, tangling my fingers with his, wanting to keep him close. No one knows that I have taken Andrew as an alpha alongside Beckett, and now is just as good as any to show it. I can’t wait to see the leaders’ faces. They thought that they could control who led by my side. But they can’t.

Murmurs sound from the hallway, and I spot different pack members from different territories hanging out in the lobby. Most aren’t allowed to go in, and because Andrew was known as my bodyguard, it would be tradition for him to stay with them, but he won’t leave my side. I won’t let him. I’d like to see anyone try to tell me otherwise. Because I don’t take orders anymore. I’m not going to just do as I’m told to please anyone.

I’m just as capable of ruling as my brothers. As the other alphas.

I’m also just as capable of shifting power once more.

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