The Omega Became My Equal

Chapter 5

Lindsey

An hour later everyone had gathered for the meeting. I stood on the platform over looking the crowd trying to push the idea that I was the reason they were in danger out of my mind. I knew I wasn't to blame, but I let my guard down and that was a mistake. Now I was paying the price.

"I've called you all here because the beta of the Valley Moonstone pack has been spotted around the territory."  I heard gasps as people started to panic. There were shocked expressions on their faces and urgent whispers. As alpha I had to reassure them that I could protect them.

"Everyone calm down. I know this may be a little unnerving but everything will be fine. Nothing has happened yet and I assure you nothing will as long as I cam help it. I simply want you all to be on alert and trust no outsiders. I have no idea what they are planning. Even though they haven't made a move yet doesn't mean that they won't. Now is not the time for slip ups or mistakes. I need you all to be careful. I value each and everyone of your lives. I don't want anyone taking any unnecessary risks that can cause you to loose them. Border patrols have already been increased. Falcon and I will have a plan in place in case of a sneak attack. Any information that anyone has would be highly appreciated. Other than that you are all dismissed."

Everyone disbanded and I made my way into the pack house. I had school to tomorrow and I was drained from everything going on.

"Alpha Lindsey wait," I heard someone call. I turned around and saw Chasin running to catch up to me.

"Can we talk?" he asked. I didn't need to ask what about as I nodded and motioned for him to follow me. We went up to the office where I knew we wouldn't be disturbed.

"So he's up to something," he said once I closed the door.

"I'm not sure but it looks that way," I told him taking my seat behind the desk.

"Are you okay?" he asked full of concern.

"Yeah I'm fine."  From the expression on his face I knew he didn't believe me.

"You don't still feel guilty do you? You know none of this is your fault right?" His questions caught me off guard because he was dead on as usual. There was no point in lying to him when he picked up on the smallest emotions.

"I know. But I can't help it. How would you feel if you were me?" I wanted him to understand where I was coming from. That I held the lives of many in the palm of my hand including his. They all depended on me.

"If I were you?" he said raising an eyebrow. I nodded for him to go on wanting to get his perspective.

"If I were you I'd be angry, pissed even, but not at myself. I'd want his head on a silver platter for what he did. Hell I want that now and he didn't do anything to me. My sole purpose would be to hunt him down and destroy him before he hurt anyone else, but that's me. You on the other hand, you're different. You've never been one for revenge and I wouldn't want that to change. You plan things and get the job done with the least amount of damage to others and I admire that. It's what makes you a good leader."

Something inside me swelled with pride. I assumed it was because he respected me as a leader.

"I guess so. But your way sounds so much more satisfying."  We both burst out laughing and it was nice to take my mind of things.

"Anyway what brought you here? I know it wasn't to make me feel better," I asked once we calmed down.

"That was only the part of the reason. I was kind of hoping for a favor."

"What kind of favor?" I asked suspiciously.

"I thought over what you said about me being able to move up to the average class. I was hoping you could train me," he said giving me a determined look. I knew how much he wanted to be treated like everyone else. I was glad he took my advice. I knew he would work really hard to be put into the average class.

"I think that's great. Sure I'll train you if you think you can keep up," I said teasingly.

"I may be an omega, but don't  underestimate me. It might surprise you how well I can keep up."

His voice dropped a few octaves and became deep and husky. When he said those words I felt something stir inside me. It felt like lust but that wasn't possible. I wasn't attracted to him. I couldn't be. Sure we teased each other every now and again. I admit we did have an odd type of relationship for an alpha and omega but it was because we were friends. I shook my head to clear those thoughts from my mind and stood up to shake his hand.

"Well Mr. Omega you got yourself a trainer."

Chasin

When the meeting was called I knew something had to be wrong. She would never call an emergency meeting unless it was important.

I ran to the area behind the pack house as fast as I could. There she was standing on the platform about to make her speech. It always amazed to see her standing there in control. Not many females could handle being an alpha but one look at her and no one would dare question if she deserved it.

I listened to her speak and I had to try really hard to control myself. That ass of an alpha had his beta snooping around and it didn't sit right with me. I've never wished more than I had at that moment that I was stronger so I could end his pathetic life. I knew I wouldn't stand a chance against him since I was an omega but it didn't matter. I would gladly take the risk if I ever saw him. It would be worth it, especially if meant keeping her safe.

Right then I knew I was going to take her advice. Work hard so that I could train with the average class. I didn't know what the end result would be or if it was even possible for an omega to move up but I was sure as hell going to try.

"Alpha Lindsey wait," I called running to catch up with her. I had to call her by her formal title, at least in public.

"Can we talk?" I asked her once she turned around. I could tell she knew what about as she motioned me to follow her. She led me upstairs to her office and closed the door.

"So he's up to something,"  I said getting to the point.

"I'm not sure but it looks that way," she said taking her seat behind her desk. I looked at and could tell she was stressed and worried. She tried to hide her emotions but I always knew. It was like I had a sixth sense when it came to her. One of the reasons females weren't taken seriously as alphas was because they were thought to be too emotional and couldn't handle the position. She didn't want to be thought of that way so she tried to mask her feelings like a like any alpha would.

"Are you okay?" I asked concerned.

"Yeah I'm fine."  I knew she was lying. I could tell by the way she said fine. Her voice would always rise a couple pitches when she was lying. I wonder if she knew that.

"You don't still feel guilty do you? You know none of this is your fault." I knew she hated she ever got involved with him. She felt like she put the pack in danger and obviously she never stopped blaming herself. She let her guard down and I knew I was right.

"I know but I can't help it. How would you feel if you were me?" she asked.

"If I were you?" I little shocked that she wanted my opinion. She nodded for me to continue.

"If I were you I'd be angry, pissed even, but not at myself. I'd want his head on a silver platter for what he did. Hell I wan that now and he didn't do anything to me. My sole purpose in life would be to hunt him down and destroy him before he hurt anyone else, buts that's me. You on the other hand are different. You've never been one for revenge and I wouldn't want that to change. You plan things and get the job done with the least amount of damage to other and I admire that. Its what makes you a good leader," I told her truthfully. She wasn't cold and ruthless. She was fair and had compassion for others. It's what I liked about her. She didn't treat others like they were beneath her. She was in her office having a conversation with an omega for godsake.

"I guess so. But your way sounds so much more satisfying." I laughed and she laughed with me. It was good to see her relax.

"Anyway what brought you here? I knew it wasn't to make me feel better," she said once we both calmed down.

"That was only part of the reason. I was kind of hoping for a favor."

"What kind of favor?" she said suspiciously. I almost smirked and said something highly inappropriate but I fought the urge.

"I thought about what you said about me moving into the average class. I was hoping you could train me," I said seriously. I wanted her to see how determined I was and that I wasn't playing around.

"I think that's great. Sure I'll train you if you think you can keep up," she said teasingly.

Something about the way she said that came across to me as a challenge.

"I might be an omega, but don't underestimate me. It might surprise you how well I can keep up."

I she looked shocked by my word choice and I saw a flicker of emotion pass quickly before she masked it. It looked like lust but that couldn't be. She would never go for someone like me. She shook her head and stood up to shake my hand.

"Well Mr. Omega you got yourself a trainer."